W.F. George Middle School Student Handbook 2020-2021
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W.F. George Middle School Student Handbook 2020-2021 “Home of the Hawks” W.F. George Middle School 412 E. Cash Iowa Park, TX 76367 2020-2021 Board of Education President Jeff Rhoades Vice-President Ken Cooper Secretary Greg Deatherage Member Shawn Price Member Dustin Hostas Member Steve Fairchild Member Brad Green Administration Superintendent Steve Moody Principal Darla Biddy Assistant Principal Francie Stanford Counselor Nona Laminack School Telephone Numbers Middle School 592-2196 Middle School Fax 592-2801 Administration Building 592-4193 High School 592-2144 Bradford Elementary 592-5841 Kidwell Elementary 592-4322 School/City Tax Office 592-5082 This handbook is not intended to be a complete representation of the Iowa Park Consolidated Independent School District policy. Complete and official copies are a matter of public record. Copies are located in the offices of the Superintendent and the building principals, as well as on the school website, www.ipcisd.net . A school calendar is available at www.ipcisd.net; for a detailed, monthly calendar of events, go to the WFGMS homepage. Parents can sign up for Skyalerts for more information. There is also a WFGMS Announcements page on Facebook. 2 Principal’s Message Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year at W.F. George Middle School. As we begin another school year, I would like to express my gratitude to each of you for choosing our school for your child’s education. It is a joy and honor to be a part of your lives. I hope your first days are exciting and that many positive memories are made. Middle school age, by the majority opinion, is difficult. Our goal is to alleviate your concerns and make your time with us meaningful. The Middle School handbook is prepared for the use and guidance of each student in W.F. George Middle School and his or her parents. It has been designed in a manner to allow students, faculty, and patrons to become better acquainted with the general operation, activities, curriculum, rules, and regulations of the Middle School. We hope the Middle School Handbook will help each student make the best possible use of his or her school year and that he or she will develop to the fullest potential. We welcome your input and participation in our daily processes and in the development of our students. If I or any of our staff can be of assistance, please let us know. I hope you all have a great school year! Mrs. Biddy 3 W.F. George Middle School Contact Information Darla Biddy, Principal 412 E. Cash Iowa Park, Texas 76367 940-592-2196 940-592-2801 (fax) Email: [email protected] Francie Stanford, Assistant Principal 412 E. Cash Iowa Park, Texas 76367 940-592-2196 940-592-2801 (fax) Email: [email protected] Nona Laminack, Counselor 412 E. Cash Iowa Park, Texas 76367 940-592-2196 940-592-2801 (fax) Email: [email protected] 4 Iowa Park CISD ALMA MATER Here’s to our dear old school Iowa Park High Green and white banners waving to the sky Hawks ever strong and true Praises to thee We pledge our faithful love and loyalty. Mission of Iowa Park CISD The mission of the Iowa Park CISD is to ensure our students the best educational experience of any North Texas school district. We will provide a well-rounded school experience in a safe environment that will prepare our graduates to attain their life goals. With wings everyone can fly! Work Hard – Play Hard At WFGMS, we strive to achieve this mission by focusing on four cornerstones of successful middle schools: 1. Support—being developmentally responsive to student needs, using the nature of young adolescents as the foundation on which all decisions are made. 2. Academic Challenge—recognizing that every student can learn and everyone is held to high expectations. 3. Empowering Students—providing all students with the knowledge and skills they need to take control of their lives. 4. Equity for all—advocating for every student’s right to learn and providing challenging and relevant learning opportunities. 5 Contents Preface .................................................................................................................................................... 12 Communications - Automated……………………..……………………………………………………………………….14 SECTION I Parent Involvment and General Operating Guidelines .................... 15 PARENT INVOLVEMENT Working Together ............................................................................................................................... 15 Parent Rights ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Directory Information ............................................................................................................................. 19 Prohibiting the Use of Coporal Punishment ........................................................................................... 22 School Safety Transfers .......................................................................................................................... 23 Special Programs .................................................................................................................................... 24 Conservatorship/Foster Care…………………………………………………………………………...24 English Learners .................................................................................................................................... 25 Accommodations for Children of Military Families .............................................................................. 27 Students with Learning Difficulty.......................................................................................................... 27 Special Education Services .................................................................................................................... 27 Access To Student Records .................................................................................................................. 30 Student Release/Withdrawal From School ............................................................................................ 33 Online Grades, Email, and Website Information ................................................................................... 34 Counseling Services .................................................................................................................................. 35 Academic and Personal Counseling ....................................................................................................... 35 Mental Health Support………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36 GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES Attendance ................................................................................................................................................. 37 Compulsory Attendance .......................................................................................................................... 37 Attendance for Credit .............................................................................................................................. 39 Doctor's Note for Absences .................................................................................................................... 41 Make-up Work ....................................................................................................................................... 41 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports System .......................................................................... 42 Visitors To Campus .................................................................................................................................. 43 6 Lunch Procedures ..................................................................................................................................... 44 Lunch Prices........................................................................................................................................... 44 Cafeteria Service and Lunch Program ................................................................................................... 45 Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures ............................................................................................ 45 Drop-Off ................................................................................................................................................ 45 After School Pick-Up ............................................................................................................................ 46 Leaving Campus .................................................................................................................................... 47 Student Transportation ............................................................................................................................ 48 School-Sponsored Trips ......................................................................................................................... 48 Buses and Other School Vehicles ......................................................................................................... 49 Library ....................................................................................................................................................... 50 Textbooks ................................................................................................................................................... 50 Student Fees ..............................................................................................................................................