Millbrook Middle School
Student Supplemental
Handbook 2017-2018
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ELMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
According to the 2017-2018 Elmore County
Public Schools Responsible Use Guidelines for
Students, personal electronic devices are only to be
used for educational purposes at the direction and
under the supervision of a classroom teacher.
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DIRECTORY 2017-2018
MILLBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL 4228 CHAPMAN ROAD MILLBROOK, AL 36054
285-2100
Ayena Jackson, Principal Ext. 63001 TBA, Assistant Principal Ext. 63010
Sean Kreauter, Assistant Principal Ext. 63041 Turkessia McGaskill, Administrative Assistant
Ext. 63008
Shelia McQueen, Secretary (7th/8th) Ext. 63002
Rethelle Word, Secretary (5th/6th) Ext. 63040 Darlene Atchley, Bookkeeper Ext. 63004
Pam Craft, 5th/6th Grade Counselor Ext. 63044
Loretta Kiser, 7th/8th Grade Counselor Ext. 63042 Yvette Johnson, Librarian Ext. 63030
Norma Perry, Lunchroom Manager Ext. 63035 Elmore County Board of Education 567-1200
Elmore County Transportation Department
567-1290
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Dear Families,
As we begin the 2017-2018 school year here at Millbrook Middle School, we are energized and
deeply committed to making a positive difference in the lives of your children. We will accomplish
this by setting high academic expectations for all children and providing supportive systems to
assure they are met. By addressing school culture, setting high standards for teacher performance,
increased academic expectations for all students and engaging the community, it is our goal at
Millbrook Middle School that all of our students are college or career ready without mediation.
We embrace the challenges of the future while we continue to cherish and celebrate the traditions of
the past. Our remarkable staff, involved parents and committed students come together to make
Millbrook Middle School a wonderful and unique place. We hope your becoming familiar with this
agenda, visit to our website, and liking our Facebook page will give you a quick snapshot of life at
our school. Please explore our links to find out more about curriculum, programs, and daily events
at Millbrook Middle School.
If you would like to contact me, my e-mail address is [email protected]. You can also
reach me by phone at Millbrook Middle School, 285-2100 ext. 63001. I am looking forward to
working with you and your student as we work toward an academically successful school year.
Sincerely,
Ayena Jackson Principal Mustang Pride, Catch It!
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Millbrook Middle School 2017-2018
Bell Schedule
Period Time
1 7:55-9:00
2 9:03-10:16
1st Break Wave 9:03-9:13
2nd Break Wave 10:06-10:16
Locker Break 10:16-10:20
3 10:20-11:23
4 11:26-12:55
5 12:58-2:00
6 2:03-3:05
3:05 Release car riders 3:07 Release first bus load
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Millbrook Middle School 2017-2018
Advisory Bell Schedule
Period Time
Homeroom 7:30-8:00
Advisory 8:05-8:35
1 8:38-9:40
1st Break Wave 8:38-8:48
2nd Break Wave 9:30-9:40
2 9:43-10:34
Locker Break 10:34-10:38
3 10:38-11:29
4 11:32-12:58
*Same lunch times
5 1:01-2:01
6 2:04-3:05
3:05 Release car riders 3:07 Release first bus load
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TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS 2017-2018
MILLBROOK JUNIOR HIGH GRADES 5-6
GRADE-5 SUBJECT AREA
GRADE-6 SUBJECT AREA
Christen Atkins Science, Social Studies Susan Barnes Math
Lisa McKenzie Language Arts Spencer Wade Language Arts
Sheila Varner Math Lolita Fields Science, Social Studies
Morgan Duffee Math, Science Amy Williams Language Arts, Social Studies
Kati Williams Language Arts, Social Studies Tracy Berry Math, Science
TBA Math, Science TBA Language Arts, History
Kim Gontko Language Arts, Social Studies Angela Morales Science, Social Studies
Courtney Gagnon Math, Science Leah McAlister Math, Science
Elizabeth Hicks Language Arts, Social Studies Morgan Amason Language Arts, Social Studies
Melissa McKenney Math, Science Jason Fisher Math, Science,
April Emanuel Language Arts, Social Studies Kim Tucker Language Arts, Social Studies
INTERVENTION INTERVENTION AIDE
Altovise McNeil Schoolwide Title Mary Kay Levert
GIFTED EDUCATION LIBRARY AIDES
Sarah Porter GATE 5th-6th /Technology Lindsay McDaniel
Kay Pope
MEDIA SPECIALIST PARAPROFESSIONALS
Yvette Johnson Library/AR Coordinator Gloria Crawford
Tammy Foster
RESOURCE TEACHERS
Joy Meredith Multi-Needs Unit JoAnn Adams Ruby Floyd
Tina Perry Multi-Needs Unit Belinda Bates
Kim Chapman
Pamela Gamble STUDENT SERVICE FACILITATOR
COUNSELORS
Kristina Lewis
Celeste Welch Speech Pathologist Phaidra Thompson Pam Craft
PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECRETARIES BOOKKEEPER ATS
Flavia Freeney Shelia McQueen Darlene Atchley
Rosie Glenn
Greg May Rethelle Word NURSE
Arlene West TBA
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TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS 2017-2018
MILLBROOK JUNIOR HIGH GRADES 7-8
GRADE-7 SUBJECT AREA
GRADE-8 SUBJECT AREA
Corbin Stewart Science Carrie Alvarenga Science
Jane Owens Science Melissa Nelson Science
Alesha Thomas Science
TBA Math Leah Sellers Math
Veronica Montgomery Math Debra Davis Math
Brittany Hopper Math
Alicia Diggs Language Arts Samantha Sipper Language Arts
Sasha Hartwell Language Arts Janan Hayden Language Arts
Valisha Stokes Language Arts
Vicki Akins Social Studies Bobby Crim Social Studies
Kim Bellman Social Studies Leah King Social Studies
Ethan Taylor Social Studies
COMPUTER TEACHER BAND/MUSIC EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Tricia Moulton Will Boartfield Cindy Broom 7th-8th
Terry Hardy 7th-8th
RESOURCE TEACHERS PARAPROFESSIONALS PARAPROFESSIONALS 7th-8th
Sarah Russell
Engrid Briskey Michele Horn 7th-8th
Teresa Findley Kenosha Epkins Michael Akins 7th-8th
Elizabeth Greene
COUNSELOR
Loretta Kiser 7th/8th
LUNCHROOM
Norma Perry
Karen Smith
Anissia Harris CUSTODIANS
TBA Calecia Young
Debra Zeigler TBA
TBA Brian Crosby
Cynthia Turner Joyce Armstrong
TBA Gail Singleton
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Elmore County Public Schools Mission Statement
Hints for Parents
All parents want their children to find success in school and to be happy in the process.
Fortunately, statistics tell us that the two goals are actually one and the same. Happy children
do well and those who do well are happy. Statistics also tell us that parents play a major role in
helping their children achieve these goals.
The following hints are ways to help your children succeed:
• Show a genuine interest in all your children’s school experiences, not just in his/her grades.
• Set realistic goals based on your children’s interests, abilities and personality.
• Keep lines of communication open; take time to listen to your children.
• Help your children develop self-discipline by letting them make their own decisions and
holding them responsible for the outcome.
• Expose your children to learning experiences—museums, nature, even family
conversations.
• Be excited about what your children have done, no matter how small it seems.
• Check both sides of the story when a problem arises.
• Make sure your children attend school every day and are on time.
• Accentuate the positive in your children instead of the negative.
Parent Teacher Organization
Millbrook Middle School is actively seeking parents to strengthen the PTO. This organization is
crucial in order to provide the best education for each of our students. We encourage you, if
not already, to become an active member of our PTO. We are grateful for the provided
support - emotionally and financially – that we receive.
The goals of PTO are:
• To promote the welfare of children and youth in the home, school and community.
• To raise the standards of MMS students’ home lives.
• To assist MMS in raising the academic standards of education to a level exceeding local,
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state and national averages.
• To assist parents in developing the skills necessary to educate, nurture and support their
children academically, socially, and spiritually.
• To assist MMS in providing enrichment activities, which provide children with an
understanding of the world.
• To promote adequate local funding support for MMS.
School Hours
School begins promptly at 7:55 a.m. Car riders are dismissed at 3:05 p.m. Bus riders (first load)
are dismissed at 3:07. Walkers are not dismissed until after second bus load. Students must
be in their homerooms when the bell rings at 7:50 a.m. and will be marked TARDY after that
time.
Arrival and Departure Students should not arrive on campus prior to 7:30 a.m. There will be no one to supervise students before this time. MMS cannot be responsible for the well being of any student dropped off on campus prior to that time. Students will be allowed to go to their homerooms when the 7:30 a.m. bell rings. 5th – 6th grade students who walk or ride in cars enter Building 200 through the front entrance. 7th-8th grade students who walk or ride in cars should enter through the side entrances of Buildings 100 and 300. Students who ride in cars should be dropped off in front of their building. Students riding buses enter the rear of their respective building through the door of the hallway where their homeroom is located.
From 7:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., cars are not allowed behind the school. For the safety of your
child, once your student is on a bus, we will not be able to take him/her off! It is against school
policy. In the afternoon, car riders will be picked up in front of Buildings 100 and 200. Students
are not allowed to stay unsupervised on the campus after 3:30 each day. All car riders must be
picked up by 3:30 p.m.
Late Check-In/Early Check-Out
Students arriving after the 7:50 a.m. bell are tardy and must report to the office for a check-in
slip. If for any reason your child is checked out before 11:30 a.m., he/she will be counted
absent from school for that day. A student will be dismissed early in cases of emergency or
sickness. No child is allowed to leave the school campus alone or with a friend without parental
permission. No checkouts will be permitted after 2:15 p.m. Check-ins and check-outs are
considered absences in classes missed. In order to be excused, a written explanation for the
absence must be submitted following the same guidelines for excused or unexcused absences.
Tardiness
Homeroom is from 7:30 until 7:50 each school day. Students not in homeroom by 7:50 each
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morning are considered tardy. The Elmore County Code of Conduct and/or MMS Tardy Policy
will be followed in regards to unexcused tardies.
Breakfast Program
Students will have the opportunity to eat breakfast in our cafeteria each morning. The
cafeteria will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. each morning. The cost of breakfast will be
$0.75 for full price and $0.30 for reduced price. Any child who receives free lunch will also be
eligible for free breakfast. Bus riders who plan to eat breakfast should exit the bus behind the
cafeteria. These students do not report to homeroom first. Car riders who plan to eat
breakfast should report to the cafeteria first as well.
Attendance
When a student returns to school from having been absent, it is the responsibility of the parent
or guardian to provide the school with a note in order for the absence to be considered
excused. A student will have three days to provide the school with a note for his/her absence.
If the parent or guardian does not provide the school with a note, then it will be considered
“unexcused” and the student will receive a grade of zero for work on the day(s) of his or her
absence.
Dress Code
A standardized dress code of Elmore County Schools has been adopted to assure all students
are provided safe and appropriate educational opportunities. These opportunities should be
free of disruption and or outside influences and should also instill in students the need to dress
appropriately showing respect for others and authority. The dress code will be strictly enforced.
Students who have inappropriate or questionable dress will not be allowed to attend class.
DRESS CODE
The Board is aware that personal dress and appearance constitute individual expression, and within certain limits, wishes to allow students the freedom to express themselves in their own unique manner. The faculty and administration of each school shall encourage all students to be aware that dress and personal appearance may, in a very real manner, influence the image
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and attitude others have on the student as an individual. Therefore, the Board shall require each student to consider reasonable judgment, tact, and decency in the selection of clothes for school and personal appearance.
The administration of each school shall maintain absolute authority in making subjective judgment concerning a student’s dress and personal appearance. Dress code violations will be dealt with according to the Elmore County Code of Conduct. (Class II Offense BV)
In general, all students must dress appropriately for school. Dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems or cause disruptions.
Students in the Elmore County School System shall wear the following:
1. Clothing conducive to learning, and respectful of the learning environment 2. Clothing which covers the shoulders, cleavage, abdomen, and back 3. Clothing that is appropriate to student’s size 4. Pants/slacks at the natural waistline 5. Shoes appropriate for the activity and safety: class, gym, shop, etc. 6. Shorts, skirts, and dresses no more than two inches above the knee
Students are prohibited from wearing the following:
1. Sunglasses in the building except with a doctor’s prescription 2. See-through, skintight, spandex, jeggings, yoga pants, and/or revealing clothing 3. Open or chain belts, belt buckles not buckled, electronic belts or buckles, or cap “fish
hooks” 4. Unfastened overalls 5. Pants/slacks with the appearance of sagging 6. Hats, caps, headgear, and any other head cover in the buildings on campus 7. Curlers, picks, combs, or chop sticks 8. Bandannas or sashes anywhere as a part of dress 9. Clothing with holes more than two inches above the knee 10. House shoes/slippers are inappropriate unless approved by the school administration. 11. Clothing depicting unacceptable and/or inappropriate decals, slogans, or pictures;
profanity; language containing or referring to suggestive or immoral behavior; gang activity; alcohol, drugs, or tobacco
12. Any clothing and/or headgear which directly or by innuendo disrespects (or is perceived to disrespect) a student’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability and/or creates, supports, or promotes a hostile learning environment contrary to the anti-harassment policies of the Board of Education (including negative feelings, disharmony, racial or religious discord, intimidation, embarrassment and/or fear)
13. Trench coats or Matrix coats, pajamas, blankets or stuffed animals shall not be worn at school or brought to school
Exceptions may be made to any of the above when physical or other circumstances warrant or for certain groups during performances or special activities as authorized by the administration.
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The Attorney General of Alabama, in Safe Schools for Alabama’s Children, ruled that student
may be expelled or suspended for noncompliance with the dress code.
Safe transportation is the responsibility of school officials, parents, and students. The authority of school officials extends to and includes transportation of students. All students are expected to conduct themselves as good citizens and abide by the following:
1. Do not stand or play in a public road while waiting for your bus. 2. Be sure the bus is completely stopped before you board or get off your bus. 3. Keep head, arms, and hands inside the bus at all times. 4. Never use the emergency door except in an emergency. 5. Participate in no activity that may divert your driver's attention from driving. 6. Always remain in your seat until time to leave the bus. 7. In an emergency, remain in your seat until the driver tells you otherwise. 8. Assist the driver in assuring the safety and comfort of small children. 9. When getting off the bus, be sure the driver can see you at all times. Don't loiter. 10. Never eat or drink on the bus. 11. Absolute quiet is necessary at main intersections and railroad crossings. 12. Live, dead, or preserved animals or objects larger than 24" X 24" are not permitted on
the bus. Band instruments, sports bags, etc. may be allowed on the bus at the driver’s discretion.
13. Be at your designated stop five minutes prior to expected bus arrival. 14. The bus driver is in complete authority; extend to him/her your support and
cooperation. 15. Always show courtesy and respect for the rights of others. 16. Do not deface or damage the bus in any manner; assist in keeping it clean. 17. Electronic communication and gaming device use is allowed if the device is not audible
to others. 18. Vulgar language, profanity, or loud noise is prohibited. 19. Never throw any object in the bus or from the bus. 20. Students are expected to ride their assigned bus and board or get off at their designated
stop, except by permission from the principal. 21. Any activity that is not conducive to good conduct will not be allowed. Students
unwilling to conduct themselves as good citizens may forfeit the right to ride a school bus.
22. Failure to identify self may result in suspension from the bus. 23. When a student is assigned to ECAP for a bus violation, that student is also suspended
from the bus until the completion of their ECAP assignment. (Suspension from a bus includes suspension from all Elmore County route buses).
Bus Discipline Procedures for Elmore County Public Schools
For Class I type bus violations:
1. Documented driver contact with parent/guardian of student is required before bringing a
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student to the office for habitual, minor offenses.
2. First office referral — Warning and/or other appropriate consequence at the discretion of
the school administration.
3. Second office referral - 1 (one) day bus suspension and/or other appropriate consequence
at the discretion of the school administration.
4. Third office referral — 3 (three) day bus suspension.
5. Fourth office referral — 5 (five) day bus suspension and mandatory conference with the
school administration, bus driver, parent/guardian and student prior to readmitting the
student to the bus.
6. Fifth office referral —15(fifteen) day bus suspension. All subsequent class I bus referrals
will result in an additional 15 days of bus suspension. (Example: 6th referral – 30 days, 7th
referral – 45 days)
All Class II, III, or IV type offenses will be dealt with in accordance with the appropriate
consequences as outlined in the ECBOE Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
Note: All fights will result in a minimum of 5 (five) day bus suspension and mandatory
conference with the school administration, bus driver, parent/ guardian and student prior to
readmitting the student to the bus. A minimum of 3 (three) day suspension from school will
occur at the same time. Student Papers
It is the school policy that 5th-6th grade teachers send home papers on Tuesday for the work done the preceding week. Parents are asked to sign and return the papers to the teacher on Wednesday. Papers for subsequent weeks will not be sent home until the previous week’s papers are returned with a signature.
Use of Telephone
Parents disrupt classrooms when they ask the office staff to deliver telephone messages to
their children. Please do not call and ask to speak with your child or have your child call you
back. Parents need to make after-school arrangements with their children before they leave
home. Students will not be permitted to use the telephone to secure permission to attend
activities or to go home with friends. Each student should have an understanding before
leaving home about what he/she is to do in the afternoon so that a telephone call is not
necessary. Ideally, the school telephone is used for school business and cases of emergency.
Please do not call your child’s cell during school hours. Students are not permitted to use cell
phones during school hours. Phone calls to the office regarding changes in after school
arrangements must be received prior to 2:30 p.m.
Missing the Bus and/or Leaving School
If a child misses the bus in the afternoon, he/she should go immediately to the office for help.
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Parents, please discuss potential dangers involved should this procedure not be followed. Any
student leaving the MMS campus without permission will be considered truant and will be
subject to disciplinary action. *****Walkers are released after second load.****
Snacks and Juice
Snacks (50 cents) and juice ($1.00) will be sold only before 7:50 a.m. All students are required
to pay daily to obtain snacks and juice. Parents please do not send snack money and lunch
money in the same check. Lunch money and snack money are sent to different locations. The
office cannot cash checks.
Conferences with Teachers
From time to time, parents will be invited to school for conferences concerning their children.
These conferences, which do not necessarily reflect problems, are attempts on the part of the
school to better the education of your children. In turn, parents should feel free to initiate
conferences. Please telephone the school for appointments (285-2100). We ask that you
please respect the privacy of our teachers and not call them at home. Conferences are
scheduled at times convenient for both teachers and parents. They should never be conducted
while a class is in session.
Silent Lunch
When a student exhibits inappropriate behavior, teachers may assign a “silent lunch” as the
consequence. Visitors’ Passes
All visitors must check-in with the office and obtain a visitor’s pass before visiting classrooms or
conferring with teachers or students. Visitors are asked to wear their visitors’ passes while in
the building. Be prepared to furnish picture identification.
Emergency Closing Procedures
Occasionally an unforeseen emergency arises which makes it necessary to close school before
the usual time. Such emergency circumstances might be snow, a severe storm, or floodwaters.
When this occurs, the following procedures will be followed:
• School Messenger, Radio and TV stations will inform you of school closing.
• Buses will transport students to their usual home station.
• Parents who normally pick up their children need to come to school immediately
after the emergency announcement.
*Please refer to our Facebook and school website pages for more information.
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Please observe the following safety regulations:
• Remain calm.
• Do not call the school unless there is an emergency.
• When possible, make every effort to be at the bus stop to meet your child.
• Arrangements should be made so that your child will know where to go in the event
of an emergency.
School Supply Store Pupils may purchase needed supplies such as pens, pencils, erasers, binders, etc. at the school store in the Library Media Center before 7:45 a.m.
Grading
Report cards will be sent home each nine-week grading period on the following dates:
1st 9 Weeks – October 26, 2017
2nd 9 Weeks – January 11, 2018
3rd 9 Weeks – March 29, 2018
4th 9 Weeks – May 24, 2018
Honors’ Day Program Schedule (Times / Locations TBA)
These dates will be announced on the website, the sign, the Facebook page, and via School
Messenger.
Progress Reports
Progress reports will go home in Tuesday folders (5th & 6th) every two weeks. 7th and 8th grade
students will receive a detailed progress report every two weeks.
Medication at School
Medication should be scheduled to be given at home whenever possible. Students requiring medication
at school due to illness or medical conditions must adhere to the Student Health Services Medication
Guidelines. The complete guidelines may be obtained at any school in the system. Medication
Authorization forms are available at each school and in the appendix of the Elmore County student
handbook. The form may be photocopied.
Some key points of the guidelines are as follows:
• A School Medication Prescriber/Parent Authorization form must be completed and signed by
the parent/guardian and the prescribing physician before ANY medicine will be given.
• A new Prescriber/Parent Authorization form is required for each new school year and for any
change in dose, time, or method of administration during the year.
• All medication must be transported to and from school by a parent/guardian or designated adult
unless the medicine is one used for emergency care or chronic illness and has been approved
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through the school nurse for student transport. Consult the administrator or the school nurse
for securing permission for a student to carry and self-administer an emergency medicine or
medicine that is required for a chronic illness.
• Prescription medication must be in the original pharmacy labeled container that provides the
time for the medication to be given at school. Inhalers must have a prescription label on the
inhaler.
• Over-the-counter medication must be in an unopened original manufacturer’s container with
the student’s name clearly written on the container without obscuring the manufacturer’s
instruction.
• The parent/guardian must pick up student medications by the last day of school or within one
week if it is discontinued during the year. Medication that is not picked up will be destroyed.
Individualized Health Care Plans
In the county handbook for 2017-2018, there will be a State of Alabama Department of Education
Health Assessment Record for you to complete. The information requested is essential for the school
nurse to meet the health needs of your child.
An individualized health care plan (IHP) is an organized plan that outlines specific medical, nursing, and
emergency care for an individual student. An IHP is recommended for students who are identified as
having a health condition that affects or has the potential to affect their participation and performance
in school. Students with conditions such as asthma, life-threatening allergies, seizures, diabetes or any
health condition requiring professional observation or intervention at school should have a health care
plan specific to the student’s needs. The parent/guardian of any student who may need an IHP should
contact the administrator or school nurse with information about the student’s health condition and
work with the school to put a plan of care into place for the student. For more information from the
nurse check out the Millbrook Middle Junior High web site at
http://millbrook.ecm.schoolinsites.com/Common/News/News.asp?NewsID=51765&SchoolID=351.
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Millbrook Middle School Exemption Policy Guidelines
(Grades 7-8)
Exam and Exemption Policy Grades
• A Average- No more than 2 excused absences
• B Average- No more than 1 excused absence
• C Average- No absences
• Each quarter grading period counts 45% and the exam counts 10% of the semester
average. The first semester and the second semester averages will be averaged to
arrive at a final average for the course.
o Example:
▪ 45%- 1st quarter average
▪ 45%- 2nd quarter average
▪ 10%- Semester exam
▪ (1st semester average + 2nd semester average/2= final average for the
course)
• For 8th grade Algebra I, each quarter grading period counts 40% and the exam counts
20% of the semester average. The first semester and the second semester averages will
be averaged to arrive at a final average for the course.
o Example:
▪ 40%- 1st quarter average
▪ 40%- 2nd quarter average
▪ 20%- Semester exam
▪ (1st semester average+ 2nd semester average/2= final average for the
course)
• Any student who has skipped either a class period or a school day, been assigned to ATS
for five or more days, been suspended, or been assigned to ECAP will forfeit the
opportunity to exempt any final examination regardless of grade average. Three
unexcused tardies to class will forfeit exemption status in the class.
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Millbrook Middle School
5th & 6
th Grade Physical Education
Student/Parent Information
It is our policy that each student experience success and enjoyment, as they stay
as active as possible. Our goal is that all students will be fit and skillful movers while
here at school and throughout their lives.
Clothing – 5th
& 6th
graders should be dressed for activities every day. For your child’s safety,
rubber soled athletic shoes are required.
Medical Limitations – Please notify the physical education teachers (in writing) of any doctor
diagnosed medical limitations, which will affect your child’s performance during their class
time.
Illness – If due to illness or other physical ailments/injuries your child is unable to participate
in physical education, a written note from the attending physician is required. Your child will
report to Physical Education Class as usual and will be given an alternative lesson with
provisions being given according to his/her needs.
Visitors – Students are instructed not to communicate with anyone outside of our class while
on the playground, lap area, etc. If a parent/guardian needs to speak to a student they will be
directed to the main office for a Visitor’s Pass.
Jewelry – Loop earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and etc. should be removed and left at home or
in the classroom. These items are easily broken and lost as well as being able to cause serious
injury.
Items brought to class – Nothing should be brought to Physical Education with the exception
of a jacket/coat when necessary. Pockets should be emptied and money secured in the
classroom. Any item confiscated by the teacher will be returned to the parent during a
scheduled parent/teacher conference.
Candy – Candy, throat lozenges, cough drops, and gum can be swallowed
easily during active times and should not be brought to class. This is strictly
enforced.
Eye Glasses – If your child can participate comfortably without his/her glasses, for safety
reasons, it would be better to leave the glasses in the classroom.
Hair items – Any item worn in the hair should be soft and not unsafe in nature (hair sticks,
clamps, combs, etc.)
We do participate in Campbell’s Soup Label Program and Box Tops
for Education Program.
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Millbrook Middle School 2017-2018
Library Media Center Student Policy and Procedures The Library Staff at MMS is very excited about students visiting the library media center. We hope that you find something of interest when you visit with us. When using the library media center, you will want to remember the following things:
1. Student must bring his/her planner that has the student barcode to the library in order to check out a book.
2. 5th & 6th grade students may check out two books at a time (one short book and one chapter book) and 7th and 8th grade students are allowed to check out one book.
3. Books are due every other week and may be renewed only once. 4. Ten cents will be charged for each day per book that is overdue. You must return the overdue
book(s) and pay the fine or pay for the book to be replaced before another book can be checked out. Repeat offenders will lose their library privileges.
5. Once a book is checked out, the student is totally responsible. If a book is lost, damaged, stolen, etc., the student must pay for this book to be replaced. If the student then finds the lost book within 30 days of the date it was paid, the overdue fine will be refunded
6. Student will be able to print in the library. There will be a charge of 25 cents per page for black and white copies and color copies are twenty-five cents per page. They are responsible for all copies that they print.
7. Elmore County Code of Conduct will be enforced when your child is present in the library. 8. Library hours are 8:00-2:55 daily. The library will be available for after school hours during
research season. This is by reservation only. 9. We offer a supply cart daily to our students. The prices of our items range from .10-2.00. 10. We utilize the Renaissance Place (AR) program. Students are required to meet their goals that
have been set by your child’s teacher.
When a student enters into 5th grade, parents will have to complete this form by giving the student permission to check out. This form will be on file until your
student has completed 8th grade at MMS.
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STUDENT TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBLE USE PROCEDURES: This Responsible Use Agreement is required for student use of any digital device in any Elmore County Public
Schools. The Agreement will be reviewed each school year with students and teachers together and will provide a springboard for teaching and learning around topics such as Internet safety, digital citizenship and ethical use of
technology.
1. I agree to the following: 2. I will use digital devices in school for learning. 3. I will use technology/Internet only with permission. 4. I will use only my own personal login and keep my password private. 5. I will use all technology resources in school responsibly, respecting the learning environment. 6. I will use my Elmore County Public Schools Account for school related activities. 7. I will keep my personal information, such as home phone number and address, private. 8. I will demonstrate digital citizenship in all online communication, including social networking. 9. I will show respect for myself and for others when communicating through technology.
Login information:
Student login:________________________
Username:___________________________
Student email:_________________________________________
Stride Login:___________________________________________
IXL Login___________________________________________________ AR Login ___________________________________________________
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Millbrook Middle School
Our Mission is to prepare lifelong learners in a relevant, engaging, safe, and positive
learning environment.
SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT School Year 2017-2018
Millbrook Middle School, and the parents of the students participating in activities, services, and
programs funded by Title I, Part A of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (participating
children), agree that this compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the
students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means
by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children
achieve the State’s high standards.
School Responsibilities
Millbrook Middle School will:
1. Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective
learning environment that enables the participating children to meet the State’s
student academic achievement standards as follows: Provide explicit instruction in all classrooms by highly qualified teachers and intervention
teachers. Intervention strategies will be derived from a high quality curriculum that is aligned to
the Alabama Course of Study and Common Core Standards in an effort to meet the needs of ALL
students. These measures will prepare them for mastery of grade level standards. Some strategies
we use include: small group instruction, differentiated instructional strategies, Problem Solving
Team and Positive Behavior & Support strategies, ARI strategies, TEAM-Math, AMSTI, School
designated RTI time, advance classes in all core subjects for 7th and 8th grades, and computer
software, EP classes will be offered:(2) in 5th grade, (2) in 6th grade, and (2) each in 7th and 8th
grades to prepare students who are pursuing an advanced track in high school and college.
Teachers will communicate and collaborate with all stakeholder groups and participate in
professional development.
Provide technology opportunities for all students: Computer Application Elective, Rosetta Stone,
Stride Academy, and (13) 21st Century Classrooms.
Provide Parent Resource Room where parents can have access to computers and materials to
help their children do better in school.
2. Hold parent-teacher conferences during which this compact will be discussed as it
relates to the individual child’s achievement.
• School-Parent Compact will be discussed during Parent Report Night.
• Annual Meetings of Title 1 Parents.
• Parent-teacher conferences will be held as needed for academic or behavior issues.
3. Provide parents with frequent reports on their children’s progress:
Provide report cards, progress reports mid-quarter, every two weeks for 7th and 8th
grades, Tuesday folders for 5th and 6th grades, parent/teacher e-mail,
School Messenger for attendance/discipline, school-wide student assessment
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newsletter based on ASSIST for ACT Aspire (pending State Department decision), and
Home Portal.
4. Provide parents reasonable access to staff. Specifically, staff will be available for
consultation with parents as follows: The school will use Home Portal for attendance, grades, and discipline. Parents and
teachers can communicate by notes, student planners, newsletters, and emails. Parents
can schedule conferences by phone calls to the office or by leaving a message on the
teacher’s classroom phone.
5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and
to observe classroom activities as follows: Fifth and sixth classroom newsletters will be sent home weekly to inform parents about
upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities. The school website will list volunteer
opportunities as well. By calling the school’s office parents can volunteer to serve on the
school committees: Parent Advisory Committee, ASSIST, etc.
Parent Responsibilities
We, as parents, will support our children’s learning in the following ways:
• Monitor attendance.
• Making sure that homework is completed.
• Monitor the amount of television their children watch.
• Volunteer in my child’s classroom.
• Participating, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my children’s education.
• Promoting positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.
• Stay informed about my child’s education. Communicate with the school by promptly
reading all notices received from the school and responding, as appropriate.
• Serve, to the extent possible, on advisory groups, such as Title I advisory committees and
parental involvement committees. Student Responsibilities
We, as students, will share the responsibility to improve our academic achievement and achieve
the State’s high standards. Specifically, we will:
• Do my homework every day and ask for help when needed.
• Read at least 30 minutes every day outside of school time.
• Give to my parents or the adult who is responsible for my welfare all notices and
information received by me from my school every day.
________________________ _________________________ ______________________
Teacher/Date Parent(s)/Date Student/Date
_______________________ ________________________ ______________________
_______________________ ________________________ ______________________
_______________________ ________________________ ______________________
_______________________ ________________________ ______________________
Our vision is to prepare students to be globally excellent in all educational endeavors.
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