Student Handbook 2021-22
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Sacajawea Middle School 3610 12th Street Lewiston, Idaho 83501 Phone: (208) 748-3400 Fax: (208) 748-3449 vb Student Handbook 2021-22 This handbook belongs to: _________________________________________ 1 WELCOME TO SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL Our Mission: ALL who enter Sacajawea Middle School work collaboratively to become productive, educated members of our community. We ensure high levels of learning for all by fostering positive social/emotional relationships in a safe and trusting environment. Our Vision: Develop students who are well rounded, confident and responsible individuals. For students to achieve their full potential, we must: Provide a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal and all achievements are celebrated. Unite to achieve common purpose and goals. Work together - interdependently - in collaborative teams. Seek and implement promising strategies for improving student learning on a continuous basis. Monitor each student’s progress on a continuous basis. Foster creativity and innovation in ourselves and students GUIDING PRINCIPLES WE BELIEVE….. Students are the center of the educational process. Education is the foundation for success. Parents must be engaged in the education of their children The district and the community must share a passion for education Emotional & physical safety is necessary in the educational environment. Learning is lifelong. Have a great year! 2 Sacajawea Middle School WE ARE THE BRAVES Believe in Yourself and Your Abilities Respect Others, Self, and Property Achieve…Succeed…Go Beyond Value Your Education and Learning Encourage Others to do Their Best 3 Table of Contents School Calendar ...................................................................... 5 Medication… ............................................... …………………..........18 Bell Schedule ........................................................................... 6 Activities and Athletic Programs ............................................. 7 Authority Board of Directors ………..……………………………………..16 Counseling Services ................................................................ 8 School Resource Officer… ....................................................... 8 Philosophy ……………………………..…………………………………..……….16 School Nurse… ........................................................................ 8 Statutory Compliance…………………..………………………………………17 Injuries, Accidents, Insurance… .............................................. 8 Bus Services .......................................................................... ..8 General Policy……………………….……………………………………………..17 Bus Passes .............................................................................. .8 Bus Behavior ........................................................................... 8 Freedom from Abuse……………..…………………………………………….17 Building Hours ......................................................................... 8 Student Expression…………………….…………………………………….....17 Breakfast Hours ...................................................................... 8 Library ..................................................................................... 8 Assembly……………………………………….…………………………………….17 Cafeteria Standards ................................................................ 9 Lunch Check Out Procedure .................................................... 9 Search and Seizure……………………………….……………………………..18 Locks and lockers .................................................................... 9 Freedom from Discrimination………….……………………………………….18 Inspection of Lockers .............................................................. 9 Hallway and Passes ................................................................. 9 Equity………………………………………………………………………………..…18 Lost and Found ....................................................................... 9 Telephone ............................................................................... 9 Due Process……………..…………………………………………………………..17 Elementary Campus/Closed Campus .................................... 10 Hazing, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Textbook Fines ...................................................................... 10 Visitors .................................................................................. 10 Cyber Bullying.………………………………………………………………18-20 Checking in and out during the day ...................................... 10 Attendance Policy/Procedures ........................................ 10-11 General Information .. ……………………………….…………………………18 Grades ................................................................................... 12 Definitions……….…………………………………………………………………..19 Work habits........................................................................... 12 Pathways to Promotion ........................................................ 12 Retaliation/False Charges ... …………………………………………………19 Homework ............................................................................ 12 Academic Dishonesty………………………………………………………….12 Confidentiality .........…………………………………………………………….19 Student Responsibilities ........................................................ 13 Reporting Procedures ......... …………………………………...................20 Respect for the Law/Rights of Others ................................... 13 Compliance with Rules .......................................................... 13 Investigation ......... ………………………………………………………….......20 Identification of Self .............................................................. 13 Dress Code ............................................................................ 13 Discipline Code of Consequences…………………………………….20-21 Profane/Obscene Language .................................................. 13 Denial of School Attendance ...................... ………………………….21 Open Containers ................................................................... 13 Electronic Devices……………………………………………………………...14 Criminal Acts .......... …………………………………………………………......22 Student Expectations/Use of Devices .................................. .14 Cell Phone……………………………………………………………………..…..14 Law Enforcement Interview ......... ………………………………………..22 Parent Complaint Process ..................................................... 14 Substance Abuse Policy ………………..……………….....……………23-25 Sacajawea Standard Response Protocol……………………..………15 Discrimination………………………………………………………………….....23 Legal Consequences......... ……………………………………………….......23 Procedures .... ………………………………………………………………….23-25 Discrimination....... ……………………………………………………………….26 Disabilities ........... ……………………………………………………………………..26 4 Notice of Compliance……….…………………………………………...........26 Directory Information Disclosure…………………………….…………..26 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR District Professional Learning………………………Aug 24-25 Teacher Work Days… ....................... Aug. 26-27 School Starts..…………….……….…..…………. Aug. 30 Labor Day…………………………………….….. Sept. 6 Fall Break………………………..….……….. Oct. 1 End of 1st Qtr/Early Release – Secondary…..…. Oct. 29 End of 1st Qtr/No School – Elementary……….. Oct. 29 * Parent Conferences evenings – All grades… .. Nov. 3-4 No School Elementary Only…………………… .. Nov. 4-5 No School – K-12……………………………….… Nov. 5 School Improvement Day – No School……….… Nov. 24 Thanksgiving Break............................................. Nov. 24-26 Christmas Break…………………………………… Dec. 20–Dec 31 MLK. Jr. / Idaho Human Rights Day…….………. Jan. 17 End 1st Sem/Early Release – Secondary………. Jan. 21 End of 1st Sem/No School – Elementary……….. Jan. 21 District Professional Learning………………….......Jan 24 Presidents’ Day…………………………………….. Feb. 21 Student led Conferences (Middle School Only)… March 2-3 No School Middle School Only……………………. March 4 End of 3rd Quarter/Early release…………………. Mar. 25 Spring Vacation…………………………………….. Mar. 28-April 1 Memorial Day…………………………………………May 30 LHS Graduation… ................................ June 4 School Ends… ...................................... June 7 Teachers’ Last Day… ............................ June 8 5 SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL --- CLASS SCHEDULES REGULAR 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 6-1 8:20-8:42 7-1 8:20-8:42 8-1 8:20-8:42 6-2 8:45-10:45 7-2 8:45-9:44 8-2 8:45-9:30 Lunch 10:45-11:15 7-3 9:46-10:45 8-3 9:33-10:18 6-3 11:20-1:20 7-4 10:48-11:33 8-4 10:21-11:20 6-4 1:23-2:08 Lunch 11:33-12:03 8-5 11:22-12:21 6-5 2:11-2:56 7-5 12:08-12:53 Lunch 12:21-12:51 7-6 12:56-1:55 8-6 12:56-1:55 7-7 1:57-2:56 8-7 1:57-2:56 EARLY RELEASE - 12:30 pm 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 6-1 8:20-8:35 7-1 8:20-8:35 8-1 8:20-8:35 6-2 8:37-9:58 7-2 8:38-9:19 8-2 8:38-9:09 6-3 10:00-11:21 7-3 9:22-10:03 8-3 9:12-9:43 6-4 11:24-11:55 7-4 10:06-10:37 8-4 9:46-10:27 6-5 11:58-12:30 7-5 10:40-11:11 8-5 10:30-11:11 7-6 11:14-11:55 8-6 11:14-11:55 7-7 11:58-12:30 8-7 11:58-12:30 6 STUDENT ACTIVITY CARD The following Athletic programs are provided during the school year Students can purchase the student activity cards at registration. The proceeds of this purchase are used to finance Fall Season all extracurricular activities. This money is used to pay for 7th & 8th Football uniforms, equipment, supplies, awards and letters for athletic 7th & 8th Girls Volleyball events. 7th-8th No-Cut Volleyball Students who purchase an activity card will have free 6-8 Cross Country (at LHS) admittance to all athletic events at SMS (except tournaments) 7th and 8th Cheerleading and reduced rates at SMS dances. Winter Season Activities 7th & 8th Boys Basketball 7th-8th No Cut Boys Basketball 7th & 8th Girls Basketball