Indian Hill Middle School

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Indian Hill Middle School
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WELCOME!

• Were glad youre here!
• Our goal is your success
• Make the most of your time here
• Studies
• People
• Activities

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Question

• Why do some classrooms begin with a number 1 and
  others begin with a number 2?

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Answer

• All East Wing (6th grade side) rooms begin with
  the number one West Wing (7/8th grade side)
  rooms begin with the number two.
• Students may go outside to travel between wings
  at the change of class. If you need to go
  between wings during class time, it is best to
  use the hallway that connects the two wings.

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Question

• What is the Activity Period and when will it
  start?

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Answer

• The activity period gives students the
  opportunity to build on an established skill or
  try something out for the first time
• An activity offerings guide will be given to
  students later in the year.
• Students will be placed in activities on a first
  come, first serve basis. Returning your form
  quickly will increase the chances that you will
  be placed in the activity of your choice.

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Question

• What are the cafeteria expectations?

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Answer

• Students are expected to clean up after
  themselvesdispose of trash, clean up spills and
  push chairs in upon leaving the cafeteria.
• We will go to recess outside each day (weather
  permitting). In some cases, going outside wont
  be an option, and we will use the gym if it is
  available.
• When outside, students are permitted to play
  basketball, touch football in the field, four
  square, jump rope or hang out with friends.
• Students are not permitted to walk or run through
  the landscaped areas of the playground.

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Question

• What is the policy regarding attendance?

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Answer

• Regular attendance is key to academic success.
  If you are too sick to come to school, we ask
  that your parent call our attendance line and
  report the absence before 745 a.m. Our school
  has attendance limits students missing more
  than 10 days from a semester course or 20 days
  from a year course may jeopardize receiving a
  grade for the course.

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Question

• What is the procedure for getting make up work
  when Im absent?

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Answer

• All teachers post their homework assignments on
  Blackboard this is the best place to find out
  what you may have missed when absent from school.
• There may be handouts or other materials not
  available to students on Blackboard. In these
  cases, we ask that a student be out for two or
  more days before making a request for make-up
  work. Parents must pick up the work by 345.
• It is the students responsibility to find out
  what he or she missed when absent from school.

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Question

• What do I do if I need to leave school early for
  a doctors appointment?

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Answer

• Parents are asked to write a note and send it
  with their child in the morning. The note should
  be brought to the office and given to one of the
  secretaries. The student will receive a pass to
  leave class at the appointed time. Students
  should show their pass to their teacher before
  leaving the building to meet their parent in the
  parking lot.

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Question

• What should I do if Im going to miss school for
  several days in a row? I dont want to get
  behind on my work.

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Answer

• Have your parent write a note to office providing
  the dates and reason for absence along with a
  request for the work. If the absence is
  approved, you will be given a form to present to
  your teachers requesting make-up work. The work
  is due upon return to school.

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Question

• What happens if Im tardy to school or to class?

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Answer

• School starts at 735 students who arrive after
  740 should report to the office.
• Students have five minutes to change classes.
• Once a student has accumulated 3 tardies to any
  one class or 7 tardies total, consequences will
  be assigned. Each tardy after 3 to any given
  class or after 7 total will result in additional
  consequences

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Question

• What is the school dress code?

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Answer

• Our main purpose as a school is to provide
  students with an education. Students must avoid
  styles of dress or grooming which takes away from
  that purpose. Students must
• Wear shoes to school and to class
• Wear clothing that is clean. Clothing that shows
  a students skin or undergarments through
  openings in the clothing is not permitted.

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Answer

• Students must wear shorts or skirts that reach
  below the length of the fingertips when the
  students arms are extended straight down at
  their side. Pants that drag the floor or have
  unnecessary attachments are not permitted.

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• Students must wear shirts with sleeves that cover
  their shoulders. Shirts must be long enough to
  tuck in and cover the midriff when the students
  arm(s) are raised above their head (i.e. as when
  students hand is raised to ask/answer a question
  in a classroom setting).

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Answer

• Students must
• Not wear hats in the building
• Not wear any article of clothing that is
  distasteful by language or sign
• Not wear clothing advertising alcohol or drugs
• Students must wear skirts, shorts or pants at the
  appropriate waist level. Sheer shorts, halter
  tops, spaghetti straps, and midriff cut/or low
  cut tee shirts are also not permitted.

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Answer

• Clothing should be modest, not skimpy or
  over-revealing and must cover the shoulders,
  back, midriff, cleavage and undergarments.

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Answer

• A student in violation of the dress code will be
  sent home and may not return to school until they
  are in compliance with the code
• The administration makes the final judgment on
  the appropriateness of any mode of student dress.

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Question

• What types of behaviors can get a student
  suspended from school?

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Answer

• Fighting
• Disrespect
• Tobacco/substance use
• Weapons
• Theft
• Vandalism
• Bullying

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Bullying includes

• pushing, shoving, hitting, and spitting, as well
  as name calling, picking on, making fun of,
  laughing at, and excluding someone. Bullying
  causes pain and stress to victims and is never
  justified or excusable as kids being kids,
  just teasing or any other rationalization. The
  victim is never responsible for being a target of
  bullying.

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Exclusion

• Students are not permitted to decorate each
  others lockers student council will be placing
  signs on lockers to acknowledge students on their
  birthday
• Outside food is not to be brought into the
  cafeteria to share with others parents are
  going to assist with bringing in treats to
  celebrate birthdays

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As students we agree to

• Value student differences and treat others with
  respect.
• Not become involved in bullying incidents or be a
  bully.
• Be aware of the schools policies and support
  system with regard to bullying.
• Report honestly and immediately all incidents of
  bullying to a faculty member or trusted adult.
• Be alert in places around the school where there
  is less adult supervision such as bathrooms,
  hallways, stairwells, cafeteria, and lockerrooms.
• Support students who have been or are subjected
  to bullying.
• I acknowledge that whether I am being a bully or
  see someone being bullied, if I dont report or
  stop the bullying, I am just as guilty.

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Bully Policy

• BULLYING
• Indian Hill Middle School does not tolerate
  bullying.
• Reporting bullying is the right thing to do.
• Teachers and staff will report all bullying
  episodes to the principal or counselor.

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Question

• Why do we have hallway safety procedures and what
  are they?

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Answer

• Hallway Safety Procedures
• 1) Please do not stand in the walking zone (area
  between outside edges of red line and blue
  tiles).
• 2) Please walk on the right side of the walking
  zone.
• 3) Please do not jump to touch the lights or
  ceiling.
• 4) Please do not slam your locker door or anyone
  elses.
• 5) Please maintain respectful distances. Hugging
  or holding hands is not permitted.
• 6) Please keep your belongings inside of your
  locker. Do not place items on top of the
  lockers.
• 7) Please help to keep your school clean. Pick
  up any trash you see and place it in the nearest
  trash can.

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Question

• What else do I need to know to be successful here
  at school?

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Answer

• Students may not have radios, walkmans, CD
  players, IPods, pagers, cell phones, etc. out
  during the course of the school day
• Bookbags and backpacks must be kept in lockers
  and arent to be carried from class to class
• Food and drinks are not permitted outside of the
  cafeteria

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Answer

• Gum is not permitted at school.
• In the morning, students are expected to wait
  until 725 before going to lockers.
• 6 East Wing Lobby
• 7 West Wing Lobby
• 8 Cafeteria
• Students are expected to sit on benches, chairs
  or along the wall and wait for the start of the
  school day.

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Answer

• Students are expected to leave the building at
  the end of the day unless they are in a
  supervised after school activity.
• Students who are waiting for a ride home should
  sit on the benches outside of the fitness center
  or on the bench outside of the office.

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Answer

• Hall passes, found in your plan book, are to be
  used when outside of the classroom
• AUP follow the established guidelines for use
  of school computers

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School Goals

• Goal 1 Continue to focus differentiation
  strategies on ability groups to show improved
  student achievement.
• Throughout the school year, teachers and staff
  will continue to work with students to help them
  achieve at their expectancy level (students
  earning grades and scoring on tests equal to
  ability level).

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School Goals

• Goal 2 Create a school climate that promotes
  healthy relationships among and between all
  stakeholders (parents, students, faculty and
  staff).
• In order to achieve this goal, we need everyones
  help to develop a community pledge that, if
  implemented, will result in an environment
  conducive to learning.

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Questions/Answers as time permits