Welcome to Vernon Middle School

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Welcome to Vernon Middle School

Cassandra F. Wilson
Roger Atkins Principal
Assistant Principal
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Welcome Aboard Team Members
www.vpsb.k12.la.us/vernonmiddle
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Every Child, Every Day, Whatever it Takes!

• It is our belief that a cooperative spirit will
  be mutually beneficial as we (home, school, and
  community) work together to provide the best
  educational experiences possible for the
  children.
• It is also our belief that a fun, yet challenging
  educational regimen, will promote a strong and
  solid core for children as they travel their
  educational course. We will do our best to
  provide an exciting, comprehensive, enriching,
  and appropriate program (based on our Grade
  Level Expectations (GLEs) to challenge the
  students to reach their fullest potential.

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Vernon Middle School
5th Grade Office

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• Visitors must report to the 5th grade office.
• Proper ID is required.
• VMS visitor badges must be visible at all times
• while on campus.
• Parents/guardians are expected to sign students
  in/out at the 5th grade office.

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Medication Policies

• Medication may not be brought and kept by
  students to be taken during the school day.
• Trained school personnel may administer
  medication during the school day if a medication
  has been prescribed for a chronic or ongoing
  condition.
• Forms to be completed by the attending physician
  and the parent can be obtained in the office from
  the secretary.
• All medication must be brought to and from school
  by an adult.

School Nurse [phone]
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Dress Code

• White or black tops
• (Polo/Oxford style with sleeves and
  collars)
• Khaki bottoms
• (No jeans, cargo or sweat pants)
• Black or brown belt
• Sweaters/Sweatshirts
• ( Must be white or black)
• White, khaki or black socks
• Shoe styles are optional
• (No backless/strapless sandals or high
  heels)
• No cleats, caps/hats or sunglasses are
  permitted.

No designer labels. T-shirt days are designated
by principal.
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Attendance
Louisiana Law Students must attend school a
minimum
of 160 days. School begins at 750 a.m. School
dismissals begin at 300 p.m.
Students may not be checked out after 245
p.m. Excuses for absences must be received
within 5 school days. 3 unexcused tardies and/or
early outs after school detention.

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Parent Pick-Up/Drop Off

• Use circle drive around back of school.
• Students will enter/exit through 6th grade
• hall at the West end of the building.
• Drop off begins at 730 a.m.
• Pick-up begins at 305 p.m.
• Students must be picked up no later than
• 320 p.m.

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Positive Behavior Plan

• Teachers will familiarize students with
  VMS campus,
• classroom, and bus
  rules.
• Following the rules Positive Behavior
  Rewards.
• Breaking the rules Consequences.
• Refer to pages 10-12 of
  student agenda.

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Cafeteria Policies

• Breakfast Prices
• Regular .75
• Reduced .30
• Lunch Prices
• Regular 1.50
• Reduced 1.25
• 10.00 charge limit

Ms. Chevella Williams, Manager
[phone]
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Student Progress

• Parent Command CenterJ-Com www.vpsb.k12.la.us
• Student agenda
• Three (3) week Progress Report
• Monthly Newsletter
• Report Card (6 weeks)
• Teacher Email and Web Pages
• Conferences
• To foster academic excellence in each student
  while providing a safe and caring learning
  environment through a partnership with our staff,
  students, families and community.

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Pupil Progression PlanEvery child, every day,
whatever it takes!

• To be promoted, students must demonstrate
  proficiency in grade level skills, as defined by
  state content standards, by meeting the following
  minimum requirements
• Must make a passing grade average in English
  Language Arts, Math, and at least one other major
  subjects (science or social studies). 
• To receive a passing grade, students must earn a
  minimum of six (6) quality points per year, with
  at least three (3) quality points earned in the
  second semester. 
• Students who are failing to meet any of these
  requirements shall be referred to the School
  Building Level Committee throughout the school
  year.

Brenda Ramer, Counselor
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Title 1 Resources

• Parent Resource CenterRoom 123.
• Roxann Dailey, Facilitator Julia Walters,
  Paraprofessional
• Parent Involvement Budget 1606.84 (1)
• Parent Involvement Information
• Louisiana Promise
• Volunteers of America Highland Center
• 520 Clive Street, Suite C-4
• Shreveport, La. 71104
• 1-866-751-6958
• Title I is the nation's largest federal
  assistance program implemented in 15 Vernon
  Parish schools.

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Safety is a priority at Vernon Middle School

• Visitors must report to the 5th grade office.
• Parents/Guardians are expected to sign students
  in/out at the 5th grade office.
• VMS Visitor badges must be visible at all times.

6th Grade
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Thank you for attending Vernon Middle Schools
Orientation. We look forward to a wonderful year!