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Adam Stephens

Middle School

Our Mission: All students can, and will, learn at high levels. Our Vision: All students will be college ready. At Stephens Middle School, we will ensure that all students can and will learn at high levels so that they gain the knowledge and skills needed to be successful.

Student

Information and Guidelines

2015-16

CONTENTS IN THIS AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO UNILATERAL REVISIONS FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

1 Stephens Middle School Schedules

School Closure If we have to close school or delay the opening time, information will be given to local radio and TV stations after 5:30 a.m. Stations notified if schools are to be closed or delayed include: KBZY 1490 AM KPJC 1220 AM KEX 1190 AM KXL 750 AM

KYKN 1430 AM KMUZ 88.5 FM KKRZ 100.3 FM KRSK 105.1 FM

KOPB 91.5 FM KYCH 97.1 FM KSND* 95.1 FM KMUZ* 1230 AM

KWBY* 940 AM KWIP* 880 AM TV Ch. 2, 6, 8 & 12 * = Espanol

Stephens Staff List

2 Principal Music Math Jennifer Madland Lucas Anderson (Choir) Robert Arndt David Hodges (Band) Linda Beardsley Assistant Principal Sean Williams (Orchestra) Lori Bielenberg Melissa Groninger Pam Eiter Language Arts Loren Lindquist Behavior Specialists Valerie Brooks Karla Mayor Ashley Ohrn Stephanie Nguyen Jon Chinburg Dena Turner Kurt Jacobsen Natasha Dunn Jessica Miles Marta White Lanny Wilson Counselors Aimee Leaton Jeremy Lockwood Daniel Woodside Tracey Sherwood (6th grade) Charity Malcolm Olevia McKay P.E. / Health Robert Danielian (7th grade) Paul Stratman Amber Banducci Anna Jaramillo-Nguyen (8th grade) Elizabeth Strobel Crosby Bromley Mari Vasquez Kelsie DeArmond-Sattler Susan Wood Kelly Monk Office Manager Bob Stockenberg Kelli Nielsen Science Emily Cunningham Instructional Coach Lead Secretary Aaron Fiedler Catherine Kersten Monica McGrath Ashley Ohrn Jason Gundlach Erika Robbins Health Brady Waldroff Instructional Assistants Mary Fields (SBHA) DLC Social Studies Sean Ash Attendance Andrew Beyer Theresa Potts Shawn Jones Jason Bradley Dorothy Scott Jason Hollett Angela Kelly Bookkeeper Audrey Von-Maluski Michelle Wilson Mai Vo Special Education EGC Registrar Lisa Cramer (EGC) Kimberlee Bissell Leticia Salas Susan Harvey (6th Grade LRC) Greg Millard Shawna Herrera (ERC) School Resource Officer Janelle Hurst (8th Grade LRC) ERC Aaron West Cheryl Lewis (7th Grade (LRC) Theresa Gilman Carla Vande_Griend (DLC) Kiana Watts Campus Monitor Electives JoAnna Corwin LRC Gladys Jacobsen (Art) Christine Bliss-Mendez Tina Lowen (Computers) Shan Gerstner Passroom Crosby Bromley (Leadership) Savannah Nixon ELL Library Benjamin Lopez Teresa Maciel Christy Lewis Fidel Solano ELD Lynn Bartlemay Colleen Martinson The format for all District employee e-mail is the following: last name_first [email protected]

Attendance Please call the attendance line to report absences. The number is (503) 391-4196. Please notify us in advance of absences whenever possible. Parents who don’t call in absences may be contacted by school personnel. These calls strengthen the school and parent communication and also serve as safety checks. Most student absences may be excused by phone conversations with parents. Any absences that have not been excused by phone by 10:00 a.m. on the date of the absence will require a written excuse to be given to the attendance secretary the day your student returns to school. The excuse should indicate the student’s name, reason for absence, date(s) of the absence and parent signature. Excused Absences: Students may be excused for the following reasons according to Oregon Statutes: 1. Student illness or illness of a family member 2. Extreme family emergency 3. Doctor or dental appointment Unexcused Absences: Any absence that does not meet the above criteria, and/or an absence without a call from parent or a valid written excuse within 48 hours will be marked as unexcused on student’s attendance records. Late Arrivals: Students arriving more than ten minutes late to school must check in at the attendance office with their parent or have a note signed by the parent excusing their tardiness. Excuses such as “alarm clock did not go off”, “student overslept”, “student missed the bus” or “student had to walk” will not be accepted. Students that chronically arrive late to school or individual classes will be assigned consequences for tardiness. When your student is absent for any length of time due to medical issues or pre-arranged absences, notify the attendance office in addition to their teachers. The attendance office will excuse the absences and homework will be ordered if applicable. 10-Day Absences: The state of Oregon revised statute on attendance states that when a student is absent 10 consecutive days, the school must place the student’s schedule on hold and the parent must bring the student in for re-enrollment. Parents will be sent a letter in the event of this occurrence. Vacation Absences: Please notify the Attendance Office if your student will be absent due to vacation. Extended trips may result in the student being dropped from school. Upon their return, students will be re- enrolled. Please contact the office with any questions. Automated Attendance Calling: Our school places great importance on student attendance. Students need to be in every class each day in order to make the middle school years the best they can be. Skipping Class: We want to work with parents to discourage any skipping of classes. We know that at risk behaviors may arise in middle school. Often problems start with skipping. The best way to deal with this issue is by contacting all parents as quickly as possible when a multiple-period or full-day absence occurs. Students will receive consequences for skipping class. Check-In Procedures During School: Whenever a student arrives to school beyond ten minutes late to class or returns from an appointment, your child must check in at the attendance office with a written excuse from a parent or guardian, a signed check-out slip, or a parent / guardian may accompany student to the attendance office to sign in. Check-Out Procedures During School: Whenever it is necessary for a student to leave during the day, a written request from a parent must be brought to the attendance office before school. At the designated time, the student will be called out of the classroom and to the office to obtain a check-out slip.

4 Students who become ill during the day must go to the office to phone parent/guardian to arrange to be checked out. Students are not to use cell phones to contact parents for illnesses. Students leaving school during school hours without checking out through the attendance office will be considered truant and will receive appropriate consequences. Closed Campus: Stephens Middle School is a closed campus. That means students are to stay at school from the time they arrive until school is dismissed. The only exceptions will be students who are preauthorized by a parent to leave campus, have received school permission, and have signed-out in the attendance office. Unless students are involved in a supervised after school activity, they must leave the campus by 2:35 p.m. Truancy and Daytime Curfew: Salem has a daytime curfew ordinance and Keizer has a truancy ordinance which prohibits minors (between 7 and 18 years old) from being in public places during regular school hours to decrease truancy and/or the crime rate. If irregular attendance occurs, the district shall investigate, send notification of the irregular attendance to the parent/guardian and determine what corrective measures should be taken. The district may proceed with legal action in accordance with state law, including referral to law enforcement for the issuance of a citation.

Academics

Communicating with Teachers ● Call (503) 399-3442 and leave voicemail for the teacher. ● E-mail teachers at last name_first [email protected] ● Use agenda to write notes to teacher. ● Check InTouch online. InTouch allows parents to check their student’s attendance, class schedule, current grades and other information at any time online. To get your students ID and password, contact the main office. ● Sign progress reports. These come home in student agendas the 3rd and 5th week of each 6-week grading period.

Student Agendas: Students will receive a new agenda each semester. Student agendas must be with students in every class. In the agenda, students will list learning targets, homework, and major assignments. Agendas should be taken home each evening and returned to school the next day.

Student Binders: Students are required to have a 3-ring, 3-inch binder. In the binder, they will have their agenda and dividers for each subject area. ● Students must bring their binder and student agenda to class each day. ● Students should keep course descriptions, class rules, long-term assignments and other special handouts at the front of the appropriate sections of their binder. ● Students should keep all homework and class work in their binder. ● All students will receive a 3-ring binder at the beginning of the school year. If the binder is lost, stolen, or broken, students will be responsible for purchasing a new binder.

Keeping Your Student On Track: ● Check student binder and notebook every night. ● Check ParentVue at least once per week. Grades are updated by Thursday evening. ● Set aside a quiet time for your child to complete homework. Students have homework in math and language arts every week. ● Give lots of praise for your child’s success.

5 Grades

Progress Reports: Middle schools have a semester grade-reporting system. Each semester is divided into three 6-week progress reporting periods. The progress reports are meant to help parents stay knowledgeable about their child’s academic status. The final semester grade is a cumulative grade of that semester. You will receive grades in the mail during the following time periods: Progress Report 1 Mid-October Progress Report 4 Mid-March Progress Report 2 End of November Progress Report 5 End of April Semester 1 Grades End of January Semester 2 Grades Mid-June

Grading Scales: At Stephens, teachers use one of two grading systems, either traditional or proficiency- based. Your child’s teachers will inform you what system they are using at the beginning of the semester. Traditional Grading Scale Proficiency-Based Grading Scale A 90-100% Above and beyond Your child’s teacher may use a proficiency-based, 4-point B 80-89% Exactly what was asked grading scale. You will be informed of this at the beginning C 70-79% Missed some things of the class. D 60-69% Missed a lot F 50-59% Did not turn it in

Grading Codes: You may see the following codes when you check In-Touch online: ABS Student was absent and needs to make up the assignment. Exc. Assignment was excused by teacher. Student does not need to make up assignment. Missing Student has not turned in the assignment and needs to turn it in. NG No grade, insufficient information to give grade. Students that receive a “NG” (no grade) have not participated enough to be measured against the expected standards. INC Incomplete. Students that receive an “I” (incomplete) have two weeks by the end of that grading period to complete this work and change their grade. P Student has passed the class (no grade is given in this class) NP Student did not pass the class (no grade is given in this class)

Grade Clarification: When there is a question regarding a grade, the following procedure should be used: 1. Talk with the teacher who assigned the grade and ask for clarification and explanation of the grade. 2. Schedule an appointment with the appropriate counselor for assistance. 3. Contact a building administrator for further assistance.

Homework: Homework is expected and in several classes will be required. It is the responsibility of the student to make up assignments that were missed during absences. Following an absence, the student should contact each teacher about missed assignments.

The purpose of homework is to reinforce the skills learned in class in order to master the course content standards. Therefore, homework is strategic and purposeful with the intent to further develop skill sets in order to support classroom learning. When your child has been absent for three consecutive school days, you may request homework by calling (503) 399-3442 or emailing [email protected] The homework will be ready after 3:30pm the following day.

6 Citizenship Grades

College and Career Ready (CCR) Work-habits Standard: The work-habits grade includes a student’s demonstration of work completion, care of craft, timeliness, attendance and organization. A student who demonstrates mastery of this standard: completes tasks by the given deadline; comes to class, and is on-time and prepared to learn; effectively manages his/her time in class; uses his/her agenda planner effectively; and keeps school work organized.

College and Career Ready (CCR) Citizenship Standard: The citizenship grade includes a student’s demonstration of cooperation, respect, and participation in class. A student who demonstrates mastery of this standard: participates and contributes in class by following instructions; willingly accomplishes tasks independently or with others; listens to understand others without interrupting, and encourages others to share opinions; asks questions to clarify or extend; and respects the ideas, opinions, and property of others.

7 Positive Recognition At Stephens, we believe that recognizing students’ positive behavior and academic success is key to promoting a sense of well-being and a sense of pride in accomplishment. We have several methods of communicating to students that we are proud of the work that they do. These include:

Celebration Parties: Every 9 weeks, Stephens holds a party for students meeting the following criteria: ● No missing work in any class ● 92% or greater attendance ● No more than 2 tardies ● No disciplinary documentations or referrals Students earn tickets during the time period leading up to the party. These tickets are entered into drawings for exciting prizes, such as college T-shirts, pizza parties, tablets, and bikes. Some of the ways students earn tickets include: ● Great attendance ● No tardies ● Great grades (class, citizenship, and work habits) ● Passing or improving on state tests ● Coming prepared to class

No Tardies: Students who have no tardies during a pre-announced time period will be eligible for a special Friday treat. Perfect Attendance: Students who have perfect attendance during a pre-announced time period will be eligible for a special Friday treat. Stephens SPIRIT Award: Each 6-week grading period, a boy and a girl from each grade level will be chosen by staff to receive the Stephens Spirit Award. Students receiving this award exemplify the qualities outlined in the Stephens Student Behavioral Expectations document. Award winners will be announced at the Celebration Assembly. Student pictures will be displayed in a hall case, names will be in the newsletter, and they will receive a certificate. Top Dog Award: When students are caught doing something extra good, teachers may submit students’ names for a weekly drawing. Students names will be read on over the announcements and they will receive a small treat.

Academic Support Stephens Middle School Mission states that we expect that “All students can, and will, learn at high levels.” Our vision is that “All students will be college and career ready. At Stephens Middle School, we will ensure that all students can and will learn at high levels so that they gain the knowledge and skills needed to be successful.” This is a big commitment on the part of all of the staff who work here. We also know that not all students will be successful without support, and we want all students to be on grade-level by the time they go to high school. If your child is in need of extra support, we will assign him or her to mandatory lunch or after school help. It is essential to us that each student is at least on grade level in reading, writing and math as they leave Stephens. How Parents and Guardians Can Help: Contact your teacher if you think your child is struggling and needs support. Be supportive of the systems that are in place at Stephens. They are there to help your child, not punish them. Make it clear to your student that you expect them to attend and get the help they need. Ask them about it when they come home that evening. Let us know if your child can’t make 7th period. Call the office and we will reschedule. Grades are sent home every 3 weeks in the STUDENT AGENDA. Please check

8 that each time. Ask your student about their grades and goals for their classes. If you do not see grades in the agenda, contact the office. Listed below are some of the support systems that we utilize to help students and a description of how they work. While most of these supports are initiated by the classroom teacher, please communicate with your child’s teacher if you feel they need the support and maybe are not receiving it. Math Labs and Language Arts Intervention: These labs are offered during the school day for students who are below grade level in either math or reading. Sometimes students have both at the same time. Students will have a regular language arts or math class in addition to these classes. Students are identified based on state test scores, district tests, and teacher-generated data. Students can move in and out of these labs every 6 weeks as needed to support their needs or to allow them an elective choice when they have demonstrated proficiency. Because this happens to so many students during the course of the school year, we typically do not notify parents of this schedule change. Because of our 6-week grading system, students are not at a disadvantage in terms of their grade when they return to an elective classroom. English Language Development And Special Education Classes: Students identified as an English Language Learner (ELL) or in special education are placed in these classes to meet their specific learning needs. Depending on their schedule availability, they may also have a math or literacy lab (mentioned above). 7th Period: 7th Period is our after school tutoring/homework support option for students who need extra help in a subject or who are missing homework assignments. It runs most weeks from Tuesday- Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in the library. Teachers assign students the previous school day. Phone calls are sent home via the phone dialer the day before they are asked to attend. Students are collected the last few minutes of their 6th period class and escorted to the library where their missing homework is waiting for them. We ask parents to call or send a note if their student can’t attend that afternoon and we will work with you to reschedule. Free Cherriots bus passes are available for students who would normally ride the school bus. Students who wish to stay until 4:30 may get a snack and ride a school bus home. Special Education Tutoring/Homework Support: This could happen at any time during the day but is normally during lunch. Students will go and get their lunch then return to one of the Learning Resource Center (LRC) classrooms for help. Our LRC staff will also pull students other periods of the day (in cooperation with that period’s teacher) to provide additional assistance to students. After School Help From Teachers: All teachers not involved in coaching or in a specific meeting, are available after school Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The best support for students struggling in a class is from the teacher of that class. However, if your student is not taking the opportunity to meet with their teacher, one of these other supports may be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher and talk about support options. Salem Education Foundation After School Programs: SKEF will be running an after school enrichment program. SKEF also runs a homework support called “The Zone”. More information is available in the main office. There is a small fee to participate in the SKEF activities; however, scholarships are available. Money should not be a reason to not participate. Ask for financial help if you need it.

Discipline Policies & Procedures Student Management Policy and Procedures: The goal of Stephens Middle School discipline plan is to create an environment that is orderly, safe, and fosters academic and social-emotional growth. Discipline is a 9 process leading to appropriate responsible behavior and not just punishment for inappropriate behavior. Staff members work as a team with students, parents, and administration to guide the students’ success. Stephens Middle School staff and students will not tolerate threats and physical violence, weapons of any kind, drugs or alcohol, or bullying. Stephens students and staff are expected to treat one another with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Our role as a staff is to model and encourage students to make appropriate behavior choices. We work in teams to promote student success.

Classroom and Grade-Level Policies: Individual teachers and/or grade-level teams may have policies in addition to the above school rules. Students will be made aware of these policies at the beginning of the semester. Consequences for Behavior: Students who violate school policies will receive a disciplinary documentation. This documentation will be processed and recorded by the discipline office. Depending on the severity of the incident, the documentation may become a referral and additional consequences may be assigned by a behavior specialist. Parents will be contacted via phone and a copy of this documentation will be sent home to parents in the mail. Possible Consequences for Referrals: After school detention (ASD) takes place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the passroom. If students are late to detention, they will serve additional consequences. Talking is not allowed during detention time. Students will remain seated and work on school assignments. Students must have enough school work or reading material to last the entire hour they are assigned detention. If rules are not followed, students will serve the remainder of the detention plus one additional day. It is the parent's responsibility to arrange a student’s transportation home by working with the school. In-school Suspension (ISS) is served during the school day in the passroom. The passroom is supervised by an instructional assistant. Students will receive classroom work to complete during the suspension. No talking or electronic devices are allowed in the passroom. Students who disrupt the 10 passroom environment may receive out-of-school suspension instead. Students may not attend afternoon and evening events on the day of the ISS. Out of School Suspension (OSS) means that students are removed from the school for a specific period of time. Students may not attend any school functions during the time of suspension and may not be present on any Salem-Keizer School District property until the period of suspension has concluded. Expulsion means students are removed from the neighborhood schools. The district will provide parents and students with copies of their rights and provide due process prior to expulsion. Alternative education options are available. Students who are expelled are trespassed from all Salem-Keizer School District property other than the school he/she has been assigned by the hearing’s officer. Police Officer Interviews: Law enforcement officers may interview students at the school site. School authorities may attempt to notify the parents or guardians of such action with the consent of the investigating officer. As a school we have a responsibility to your son or daughter and in most cases will try to represent him/her, but legally we must adhere to the following policy regarding police officer interviews: ● With the consent of the investigating officers, school authorities shall attempt to notify the parents or guardians of such action. ● With the consent of the investigating officers, school authorities shall be present during the interview if the parent or guardian cannot be contacted. Reverse Suspension: In order to maximize instructional learning time during the last term of the school year, students who receive in-school or out-of-school discipline in the last six weeks will be subject to a reverse suspension policy. Students will serve part of the consequence the day following the incident and the rest of the consequence at the end of the school year. For example, if a student receives a three-day out-of- school suspension on May 4th, the first day would be served on May 5th and the final two days on the last two days of school. Search and Seizure: The district has the authority to search district property and personal property and seize unauthorized, illegal or unsafe materials and/or identify unsafe conditions as a proactive response to keep schools safe. Based on the standard of reasonable suspicion, searches may be conducted of personal property. Whenever possible, the inspection will be made with the consent of the student and in his/her presence. If unauthorized, illegal or unsafe materials/conditions are discovered during an inspection, the district will seize the materials and/or items, report to the proper authorities and initiate the district’s discipline policies and rules. The Oregon statutes regarding search and seizure are subject to change.

Stephens Tier 1-2-3 Behavior Intervention Process: We want all students to learn at high levels at Stephens and leave our school with the personal, social, and academic skills to be successful in high school and beyond. In order to facilitate this learning process, we use a tiered intervention system to positively impact students who have chronic behavior problems. This system is designed to teach students appropriate school behavior that will allow students and their peers to be successful. Tier 1: The first level of intervention involves the interventions that take place at the classroom level. These include the posting and teaching of classroom rules, teacher documentation of behavior infractions, and teacher contact of parents for ongoing concerns. If a problem behavior continues, the teacher will submit a disciplinary documentation to the office. Tier 2: Students who show an ongoing pattern of concern will be addressed at Stephens monthly grade- level RTI committee meeting. A student goals form will be completed and a counselor or behavior specialist will meet with the family to explain the student goals form. The student will have 10 days to positively impact their behavior. The parent may be invited to attend classes with their child and after school behavior classes may be required. Tier 3: If a student continues to have disciplinary issues, the student may be temporarily removed from their regular classes to attend Bulldog Academic Success. Along with their core subject instruction, students will receive intensive instruction in academic behavior and skills with the goal of having students return successfully to regular classes. Students who are enrolled in the Bulldog Academic Success will not be eligible to attend school-wide celebrations, activities, sports, or be on campus except during the Bulldog 11 Academic Success program. If behavior infractions continue, the student may be brought up for expulsion from Stephens Middle School.

Academic Integrity Policy At Stephens, we believe an educational institution owes its students an environment that teaches and supports honesty and integrity. We hold students to high standards with regard to academic integrity so that they can become successful and honest adults.

Cheating Definitions 1. Plagiarism: Copying parts or all of another student’s assignment that was to have been done individually. Lending an assignment to another student to copy, or copying published materials without credit to author(s) or material source(s) (Lack of footnotes, citations or bibliography referring to location of used information.) 2. Copying during a test. This includes: A) Using hidden notes; B) Copying from another student’s test; C) Asking another student for an answer during a test; D) Giving answers to another student verbally or by code; or E) letting other classmate(s) see test answers. 3. Changing answers on daily assignments when given responsibility for correcting that assignment. 4. Changing answers on a test after it has been returned by teacher (Unless instructed to make the correction.) 5. Theft and/or use of a stolen test or assignment from another pupil. 6. The use of internet materials taken word for word from internet text (Plagiarism).

Infraction Consequences First Offense: Failure or zero on the assignment or test, parent contact by teacher, and notification to administrator. Second Offense: Failure or zero on the assignment or test, parent contact by teacher, and referral to administrator for disciplinary action. Third Offense: Failure or zero on the assignment or test, conference arranged by administrator that includes student, parent, teacher, and counselor. Disciplinary action could include out of school suspension. Major Infractions: Attempting to change a grade or score on a test or assignment already marked by staff or any change made to a grade book or computer file is considered a major infraction and will result in an out of school suspension. Students stealing tests, teacher guides and /or teacher textbooks from class can also be subject to criminal prosecution. *These consequences can be altered as determined by the teacher or administration based upon situation and investigation.

Bullying & Harassment Policy Salem-Keizer Public Schools are committed to providing an environment where students can study, participate in school-sponsored activities, and work in an environment that is free of hazing, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, bullying, and menacing. To this end, these actions will not be tolerated by student to student, staff to student, or student to staff. Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying is defined as any act that substantially interferes with a student’s educational opportunities or performance that takes place on school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation, or at any official bus stop. Harassment, intimidation, and bullying have the effect of: 1) Physically harming a student or damaging a student’s property. 2) Knowingly placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or damage to the property, or 12 3) Creating a hostile environment, including interfering with the psychological well-being of a student, Cyberbullying: Use of any electronic communication device to harass, intimidate, or bully will not be tolerated. Communication of this form which occurs off school grounds but disrupts or prevents a safe and positive educational or working environment may also be considered cyberbullying. Discrimination: It is the policy of the District that no student enrolled shall be discriminated against based on, but not limited to, age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or financial ability. Menacing: Any act which is intended to place a student in reasonable fear of imminent serious physical injury is considered to be menacing and will not be tolerated.. Sexual Harassment: Stephens Middle School strongly disapproves of any form of sexual harassment or violence. Sexual harassment is defined as: any unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature. Incidents of sexual harassment may include verbal harassment, such as derogatory comments, jokes, slurs or remarks/questions of a sexual nature. Physical harassment such as derogatory offensive posters, cards, cartoons, graffiti, drawings, gestures or wording on clothing will not be tolerated.

Computer and Internet Use Policy Students have the opportunity to use computers and access internet for educational purposes only. Any misuse or violation of district policies and guidelines can result in disciplinary action, including suspension and revoking access to computer and/or internet privileges. You must submit a form to the school if you do not want your child using the internet while at school. Please note: it is up to the parent to make sure this exclusion from internet use is followed. Forms for the exclusion of school internet use are available at each school office. If no form is submitted, staff will assume it is okay for your child to use the internet while at school. Just as a reminder, school computers do have safety filters against inappropriate web sites for children and our staff members monitor all internet use at school. Computer Infractions and Consequences 1. Removed from computers for one week: a. Listening to music, viewing videos, using a chat program or playing games-outside of sites that have been posted by a staff member b. Eating or drinking while at the computer c. Disruptive behavior in the computer lab (playing with others’ computers, hitting someone else’s keyboard while they are trying to work, playing with the equipment, etc.) 2. Removed from computers for the semester, except for testing: a. Viewing or attempting to view gang related materials on the computer b. Use or attempted use of another person’s account c. Vandalism (taking mouse ball, unplugging cables, etc.) d. Continued use of the computer for listening to music, viewing videos, using a chat program or playing games-outside of sites that have been posted by a staff member. 3. Removed from computers for the year, except for testing: a. Viewing or attempting to view porn on the computer b. Viewing or attempting to view items having to do with drugs, drug paraphernalia, weapons or weapon creation-outside of a site that has been posted by a staff member c. Destruction of computer equipment d. 2nd offense of anything listed from the semester (see above)

13 End-of-the-Year Activities Policy

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony & Party During the last week of school, 8th graders and their families will be invited to attend an 8th grade promotion ceremony to celebrate completion of middle school. There will also be an 8th grade party that week to commemorate the end of middle school. Stephens Middle School believes in holding students to high standards for behavior and academics. Because of this, the following will make a student ineligible for participation in these activities: 1) Two (2) failing grades on each 1st semester & 2nd semester report.

2) Three (3) failing grades on the 2nd semester report card.

Field Day Students receiving three or more referrals during the last 6 weeks of the year will be ineligible to attend Field Day and any other celebratory activities the last two weeks of school. Students who are arrested or ticketed by law enforcement are also ineligible to participate.

Electronic Devices Policy

Electronic devices such as cell phones, ipods, and gaming devices can be disruptive to the learning environment and must be put away and turned off between the hours of 7:30-2:20 pm, unless by teachers’ discretion within the confines of the classroom for academic purposes only. Listening to music and/or wearing headphones is no longer allowed at Stephens, except as explicitly allowed by a classroom teacher within the confines of their own classroom. Headphones may not be visible on a student in any public space at Stephens. If a student brings an electronic device to school, the school is not responsible for it being lost or stolen. Students who leave devices in their lockers do so at their own risk. The following activities are not allowed at anytime Stephens: ● Accessing social media such as Facebook, MySpace, SnapChat ● Email (except when allowed by a staff member for school-related purposes) ● Texting ● Phone calls ● Gaming ● Watching videos online, except when sanctioned by a staff member ● Taking photos or videos, unless sanctioned by a staff member

Students using their electronic device for any of the above may have their device confiscated. Parents may need to pick it up at the Attendance Office, depending on the number of infractions. Repeated violations will result in electronic device privileges being revoked.

Dress Code In keeping with the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and the recommendations from the Salem- Keizer Gang Intervention Task Force, Stephens Middle School wants to ensure that student behavior and dress are appropriate. Students dress and grooming shall be modest, neat and clean to ensure the health and

14 safety of students. 1. For safety reasons, footwear must be worn at all times. 2. Writing on clothes or bodies is not allowed at Stephens. 3. Inappropriate clothing will not be allowed, including clothing that shows undergarments. 4. Examples of clothing not to be worn at Stephens Middle School include the following: Any clothing, jewelry or item with gang symbols, nicknames, weapons, drug references, profanity or language including but not limited to: Homies, 8 balls, chains, jokers, brown pride, Asian pride, clowns, Insane Clown Posse (ICP), the numbers 13, 14, X3, X4, XIII, XIV, 503, 278, or 85, swastikas, marijuana leaves or mushrooms. 5. Any clothing or item with racial put-downs, sexually demeaning pictures, words, numbers or sexual innuendo. 6. Pants that sag below the hips will not be allowed and pant legs must be worn evenly 7. Pant legs cannot be so long that they drag on the ground. 8. Belts are to be worn in the belt loops. 9. No part of the belt should be hanging. 10. Buckles with any gang, drug/alcohol, tobacco signs or symbols or cut out letters, numbers or symbols. 11. Immodest clothing such as tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, muscle shirts, backless tops/dresses, see through attire, clothing that exposes inappropriate areas including undergarments and midriffs shall not be worn at school. Straps must be at least 2 finger-widths wide. 12. Shorts/skirts need to longer than the tips of your fingers when your arms are straight at your side. 13. Shirt tops can be no lower than four fingers width below the top of the breast bone. 14. Drawing/lettering including graffiti or gang-related symbols, gang nicknames, etc., on notebooks, backpacks, assignments or clothing 15. Chains, these include wallets, security and dog chains, including any form of spiked and/or studded accessories. 16. Jewelry items that attract attention and are disruptive to the learning process. 17. Sunglasses. 18. Gloves. 19. Full length coats and rainwear inside the school. 20. No head coverings including hats, stocking caps or scarves, or bandanas. 21. Backpacks and bookbags are not allowed in classrooms. 22. Excessively ripped/torn clothing. Any article of clothing deemed a distraction to the educational process may be removed at staffs’ discretion. The consequence for violating any of the above stated guidelines will result in confiscation of the clothing or item. If necessary the student will be provided with clothing or parents may be contacted to provide appropriate clothing. Further incidents may result in disciplinary action.

No Tolerance Policy Since 1993, Salem-Keizer Public Schools has had a No Tolerance policy against weapons, alcohol and other drugs on school grounds or at school activities. These measures are important to keep our schools safe from the national trend of growing violence and drug abuse. Parents play a key role in helping us make our schools safe and drug free. Don’t hesitate to talk with the principal or other school staff if you have questions. Here are the main points to remember: ● Students who violate our “No Tolerance” policy may be subject to the expulsion process. ● Along with possessing weapons or illegal drugs or “look-alike” weapons or drugs, students should be aware that being involved in a situation with these materials also makes them subject to the expulsion process. Expulsion from school and school activities can last up to one year. ● Students must inform staff if they know about weapons, drugs, or potential violence (including fights) at school or school activities. Taking photos or videotaping students fighting or being bullied could be grounds for disciplinary action. 15 Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco: Possessing, selling, using or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not allowed on school grounds or at school activities. This includes, but is not limited to: inhalants, “look- alike” drugs, all illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia or the misuse of over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Weapons: The Salem-Keizer School District and Stephens Middle School have a policy forbidding weapons or replicas of weapons on school property. Weapons include, but are not limited to, firearms, knives, replicas of weapons, metal knuckles, straight razors, explosives, irritating gases (such as mace, etc.) hunting knives, pocket knives, toy knives, pellet guns, paint pellet guns, BB guns and airguns. and other items fashioned with the intent to harm or threaten students, staff, parents or other patrons. Possession of firearms or other weapons, used or not, will be grounds for immediate suspension and possible expulsion.“Look-alike” weapons and drugs are included in our policy because real weapons and drugs are now often disguised as “fake.” School and police officials cannot always tell which weapon or drug is real and which is not real. Threats: All threats of violence both written and verbal will be taken seriously as they disrupt the educational environment of Stephens Middle School. Students that threaten another student or adult will be disciplined according to school district and Stephens Middle School policy.

Tardy Policy At Stephens, we believe that it is our job to prepare students to be successful students and adults. Being on time and prepared is an important career and life skill, so we take tardiness seriously. It is the student’s responsibility to be on time and prepared to work in all classes during the day. When students are later than ten minutes arriving to school, they must report to the attendance office before going to class. Tardiness to any class is unfair to the other students and the teacher because it disrupts the educational learning environment. Consequences for Tardies: 1) Students who have 4 or more tardies in one 6-week period will be assigned to a lunch detention table in the cafeteria. 2) Each additional tardy up to 10 will result in additional days at the lunch detention table. 3) Once a student reaches 10 or more tardies, he or she will be in the passroom during lunch for each additional tardy. A referral for tardiness will also be written. 4) When a student reaches 12 tardies during a 6-week period, he or she will be assigned after school detention for every two additional tardies.

Unprepared for Class: Students must bring a minimum of a binder, student agenda, and a pencil to each period.

General Information Accidents and Illnesses: Students who become ill or are injured should report immediately to a teacher or to the office. After determining the seriousness of the illness or severity of the injury, parents may be called. If illness or injury is minor, the student may be placed in the health room for a short while, minor first aid given and the student may return to class. It is important that the school have emergency phone numbers in order to make contact with parents. Please be sure the school office always has your most up-to-date emergency information. As a general rule, students are allowed to stay in the health room until parents or guardians are contacted to determine if student should go home or return to class. Students are not to use cell phones to contact parents for illnesses. Students must check-in and out of the health room. Campus Supervision / Authority: Stephens Middle School provides adult supervision before school, during lunch, passing periods and after school. All adult employees (custodians, instructional aides, secretaries, teachers, counselors, campus monitors and administrators) of our school have the authority to enforce 16 school rules. Students who defy the authority of school employees face logical consequences. Counseling and Guidance: Stephens provides counseling services for a variety of needs. Students and parents are encouraged to take advantage of the services available. Stephens counselors: • Assist with conflict resolution involving friends, family and teachers. • Refer parents and students to community agencies and resources. • Provide individual counseling and help students deal with personal problems. • Assist with organization and study skills. • Arrange parent and teacher conferences. • Provide small group counseling. • Arrange peer mediation. Students may make an appointment with their counselor by signing the appointment book maintained by each counselor outside their office.

Athletics Fall Sports : Football: 8th graders only Heavyweight team at 125 pounds and above, Lightweight team at 124 pounds and below Volleyball: 7th and 8th graders only Cross Country: All grade levels Winter Sports: Wrestling: 7th and 8th graders only Spring Sports Track and Field: All grade levels Students who participate in sports practices and competition must have a physical exam within two years prior to participation. Packets are available in the main office and have to be completed before participation. Cost per sport is $45.00 ($15 for students on free or reduced lunch program). SKEF, Stephens’ after school program, also offers a wide variety of sports. Please pick up a SKEF flyer in the front office for more information. Bicycles/Scooters/Skateboards/Roller Blades: Any student may ride a bicycle, scooter, skateboard or rollerblades to school. However, students using the mentioned modes of transportation to school must know and practice the safety rules and demonstrate good riding habits. The following guidelines are in addition to the regular rules for safe riding: 1. Oregon bicycle helmet law (ORS 814.485) requires any child up to 15 years of age to wear an approved bicycle helmet when riding in any place open to the general public-streets, roads, sidewalks and parks. 2. Bicycles/scooters/skateboards/rollerblades are not to be ridden on the school grounds during school hours or during the hours of after-school activities. 3. Riding double on a bicycle is not permitted. 4. Penalties for unsafe bicycle/scooter/skateboard/roller blade conduct or failure to follow the rules may be made by the principal, school staff or parents. 5. Students are advised to securely lock bicycles to the racks. While every effort is made to provide a secure place for bicycles during the school day, students should realize that they bring their bicycles at their own risk. 6. Scooters, skateboards and roller blades must be stored securely in the student’s locker. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Students not being appropriate or safe when riding bicycles, skateboards, scooters or rollerblades on school grounds may have them taken and returned only after contact with parents.

17 Complaints Submitted by Students, Parents and Concerned Citizens: The Salem-Keizer School District is committed to reasonable, effective and timely means of addressing complaints submitted by students, parents and other concerned citizens. We understand that conflict and interpersonal differences are a natural part of everyday life, and that conflict can be an opportunity to grow and learn. The goal is to advance mutual understanding and safety of individuals and groups throughout the school community. Whenever possible, complaints should be submitted and addressed at the school or department. Copies of the complaint form and complaint policy and rules are available in each school and the district office. Salem-Keizer School District policy forbids reprisal against a person for filing a complaint or participating in good faith in a complaint process. Equal Educational Opportunity for all Students: It is the policy of School District 24J that no student enrolled in the district shall, on the basis of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or financial ability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity administered or authorized by the school board. School District 24J staff shall make a continuous effort to provide an equal educational opportunity for students and to eliminate those conditions which may cause discrimination. Fees: Each Student must pay a yearly school fee of $10.00. This fee covers the cost of locker maintenance and other materials. This fee is to be collected at the beginning of each school year. You can pay in the main office. Hours of operation are 7:30am - 4:00pm. Food and Drinks: In order to keep our hallways clean and orderly, students may not have food or drinks (except water) in Stephens’ hallways. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Disclosure Salem-Keizer Public Schools may be required to disclose protected health information regarding students. We may disclose your students protected health information to state and federal agencies who regulate us as required by law. For example: Oregon Department of Education, Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Medical Assistance Programs, United States Department of Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act also known as IDEA. Library Check-Out 1. Fiction and nonfiction books may be checked out for two weeks and can be renewed for an additional two weeks if needed. 2. Magazines and videos may be checked out for one week and renewed for an additional week if needed. 3. Reference books may be checked out and used in the building for one class period at a time. They must be returned at the end of the period in which you use them. Reference books may not be checked out to take home. 4. Bring your student ID card with you to check out materials. 5. Do not check out any materials for a friend. The student is responsible for anything they check out. 6. You may check out three items at a time. However, if you need extra books or magazines for an assignment, report or project, we will check them out to you. 7. We will not check materials out to students who have library fines from the previous school year or to students who have items classified as long overdue. Overdue notices will be issued if materials are not returned on time or renewed. We do not assess overdue fines. These notices are a reminder to you that you need to return or renew the materials listed. Please do not ignore these overdue notices.

Lockers: Lockers are the property of the school district. Lockers are assigned to students as a convenience for storage of books, lunches and backpacks during the school day. Lockers are not completely safe. Money and other valuables should not be stored in them. Student responsibilities regarding lockers include: ● Respect one’s locker partner and their property. ● Keep the locker clean and in good shape. ● Keep the combination a secret. ● The school is not responsible for theft from any locker. 18 ● Use only the locker assigned to the student. ● The student assigned to the locker is responsible for any items found in the locker during locker inspections. ● Use the locker to store only materials and supplies appropriate for school. Consequences will be issued for violations of these rules. ● Lockers may be inspected periodically by school officials for neatness, overdue books and when school personnel suspect the storage of illegal materials or items that violate school rules.

Locks: Padlocks are loaned to students for use in PE for the year. If a lock is lost, students are expected to report the loss to their PE teacher. If the lock cannot be found, a fee of $5.00 is charged for replacement. Students are expected to lock up belongings during PE class. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Lost and Found: All misplaced items are placed in lost and found in the passroom. ● Students who lose items should report to lost and found in the passroom to see if the item has been turned in. ● Items turned into lost and found are not the responsibility of the school. ● Items not claimed will be donated to a charitable business after semester. Medications: Because of the very nature of medication, its potency and the potential for misuse, ALL medication must be brought to the health assistant and be administered to the student in the office. If parents request school personnel to dispense medication, the following guidelines must be followed: ● All prescription medication should be in its original pharmacy container. ● Non-prescription medications must be in the original commercially prepared container with the manufacturer’s recommended dosage schedule included. ● Medications can only be given as directed on the pharmacy container or per manufacturer's recommended dosage schedule. ● Parents must complete the medication administration record form indicating the student’s name, the name and dosage of the medication, the route (for example, oral, topical), the frequency of administration and the signs and symptoms for which the medication is to be given. These forms can be found in the main office. ● Parents MUST bring medication to the school themselves.

P.E. Clothing: Physical education classes do require that all students dress down for class participation (black shirt, black shorts and or black sweatshirts/pants). Teachers ask that students have a shirt and shorts that are separate from what the student wore to school. It is preferred that students have a separate pair of tennis shoes specifically for P.E. as this protects the gym floor. P.E. clothes and tennis shoes need to be marked for easy identification should they become lost. Because classes often meet outside, a sweatshirt and sweatpants are advised. P.E. uniforms are available for a fee in the main office. Personal Property: The district assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage to personal property brought on campus including bicycles, clothing, radios, cameras, calculators, books, toys, electronic games, game boys, cell phones, MP3 players or other personal effect. The district does not carry insurance for personal property of students. Laser light pens, white out, permanent markers, magic cards, baseball cards or any kind of trading cards are not allowed at school. These items will be confiscated. Picking Up Students and After School Safety: The departure of approximately 1,000 students at the end of the school day, whether by school bus, private vehicle, bicycle or by walking, presents the need for extreme caution to be exercised by all concerned. The following guidelines are provided to ensure greater safety of all students leaving the campus. ● There are three areas that are available for student pick-up: 1. In front of the school. (Note: if you enter the main parking lot to pick up your student, when you exit, you will not be able to turn left onto Hayesville, please plan to either go straight on 49th or

19 right onto Hayesville.) 2. At the west side of the building on Fuhrer Street. 3. Across the street from the school on 49th Street. ● Those students who ride a bicycle to school are directed to leave the bicycle rack area by the sidewalk provided and not enter any traffic area. These students are cautioned to be alert to cars, buses and foot traffic in the immediate area. ● Students who walk home should leave campus by the sidewalks and not walk in the traffic areas. ● Students who ride the bus are expected to remain on the curb until the bus comes to a complete stop. ● Drivers of private vehicles are advised to be alert to pedestrian and bicycle traffic and to proceed from the area very slowly. ● Stopping, standing or parking are not allowed on Hayesville drive in front of the school. If cited by police, a $75.00 ticket can be issued.

Visitors: Parents are always welcome at Stephens, but must first check in at the front office and obtain a visitor badge. If you would like to visit a classroom, please contact an administrator or the classroom teacher to arrange a time at least 24 hours prior to the visit. School-aged students are not permitted to visit unless they are here on a school-related, supervised activity and have prior approval from an administrator. Volunteer Information: Volunteers are an essential part of our educational team. To be eligible to volunteer in the Salem-Keizer School District all individuals (including high school students) must complete and pass a criminal background check. Forms are available in all volunteer packets obtained from the main office at the school or by calling Human Resources at (503) 399-3061. If you are interested in volunteering at Adam Stephens Middle School, please contact the school for information pertaining to volunteer opportunities.

Food Service Commons Information: Good manners and proper behavior are expected at all times. While in the commons or waiting in line to purchase lunch tickets, conduct will include: 1. No cutting, crowding or shoving in line. 2. No throwing food. 3. Do not handle, share or take another student’s food. 4. If a student makes a mess or spills something, it is that student who is to clean it up. Other students may be asked to help pick up debris when appropriate. 5. When finished eating, students are to raise their hands and wait to be excused at which time they are to clean their table and return their trays. 6. Students will remain seated while eating and finish eating in the commons. 7. Students will not ask, beg or borrow money from other students. Students should come prepared to buy what they need for the school day. 8. The only acceptable area for food and drink at Stephens Middle School is the Commons. Areas of school where NO food or drink is allowed are the hallways, computer labs, restrooms, library, gyms and classrooms. Violation of these guidelines may result in disciplinary action.