STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018
GUNSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Home of the Hornets
2700 S. Lang Street Arlington, Virginia 22206
http://www.apsva.us/gunston/
Dr. Lori A. Wiggins Principal
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. School Hours: 7:50 a.m. to 2:24 p.m.
Main Office: (703) 228–6900
Student Handbook 2017-2018
Dear Gunston Students!
This handbook is created for you, so that you will understand the important resources, rules and regulations, which help make Gunston Middle School a positive, rewarding, and safe place to learn.
Middle school is a time of great growth; emotional, mental and physical. It is important that you read this handbook; it will help guide you in making good decisions and taking responsibility for your own learning and for your behavior.
Expectations at Gunston is based on developing positive relationships among students, teachers, parents and administrators. We take PRIDE: Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence in our academic journey. Gunston PRIDE is used to guide you as you learn to be more self-directed and self-disciplined. We are here to help you maintain these goals by encouraging you to be a positive member of our school community.
Read this handbook carefully and be sure you understand everything it says about student attendance, behavior and available school resources. If you have any questions about information in this handbook, be sure to ask your teachers, guidance counselors, administrators, or other staff members for support.
Wishing you a G-R-E-A-T school year,
Dr. Lori A. Wiggins, Principal
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Table of Contents SCHOOL PERSONEL …………………………………………………….……………………………………………………. 3
PROGRAMS AT GUNSTON ...... 5
TRADITIONAL PROGRAM …………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 SPANISH MMERSION PROGRAM ...... 5 MONTESSORI PROGRAM ...... 5 EXTRA–CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ...... 5
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ...... 5 CHECK-IN (EXTENDED DAY) ...... 5
COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 5 PROCEDURES FOR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ...... 6 INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS PROGRAM ...... 6
SPORT PHYSICALS ...... 6 DAILY ROUTINES ...... 7 ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL… ...... 7
BUS CONDUCT……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 ATTENDANCE ...... 7 EXCUSED ABSENCES ...... 7 EARLY DISMISSALS ...... 7 BICYCLES & SKATEBOARDS ...... 7 CAFETERIA ...... 7 CELLULAR PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES ...... 8 COMPUTER USE ...... 8 COUNSELING SERVICES ...... 8 CLINIC PROCEDURES ...... 8 MEDICATIONS ...... 9 GUNSTON LIBRARY ...... 9 HAZARDOUS WEATHER & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ...... 9 HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS ...... 9 HOMEWORK HELP ...... 9 LOCKERS ...... 80 LOST AND FOUND ...... 10 PE POLICIES ...... 10 RECYCLING ...... 10 REPORT CARDS/GRADING PROGRESS ...... 10 HONOR ROLL ...... 10 SCHOOL VISITORS ...... 10 NO STUDENT VISITORS ...... 10 TEACHER ADVISORY PROGRAM ...... 10 BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS ...... 10 A GUIDE TO SUCCESS AT ...... 11
HALLWAY BEHAVIOR ...... 12 APPROPRIATE PHYSICAL CONTACT ...... 12 KIND AND ARING ...... 12 DRESS CODE ...... 12 HONESTY ...... 12 PROHIBITED ITEMS ...... 13 ILLEGAL ITEMS ...... 13
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SCHOOL PERSONNEL OFFICE LOCATIONS
Principal Dr. Lori Wiggins Main Office Assistant 6th Grade Principal Ms. Shana Curtis W136 Assistant 7th Grade Principal Mr. Carl Seward 101C Assistant 8th Grade Principal Ms. Marcelo Flores GW13 Director of Counseling Ms. Briana Milton G23
Registrar Ms. Cynthia Sturdivant G23
Facilities Manager Ms. Kathy Harris-Thomas Facilities Office
Activities Director Mr. Luis Matos G47
Instructional Technology Ms. Katharine Hale 123D Coordinator
Principal’s Admin. Assistant Ms. Jeni Merino Main Office Admin. Assistants Ms. Carolina Sorto Main Office Ms. Tamika Rector Main Office Ms. Andreina Salinas Main Office Geovanny Baires Main Office Ms. Brittany Dennis Facilities Office Counselors: Sixth Grade Ms. Sharon Kolody G21C Seventh Grade Mr. Barry Leopold G21B Eighth Grade Ms. Marlene Cordero G23B HILT Counselor Ms. Ana Rodriguez G23C Montessori Counselor Ms. Sam King G21A & Programing
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PROGRAMS AT MONTESSORI PROGRAM
GUNSTON The Arlington County Middle School Gunston is home to three academic Montessori Program offered at Gunston is a programs: the Traditional Middle School continuation of the elementary program Program, the Spanish Partial Immersion offered at Drew Elementary School. Language Program, and the Montessori Middle Years Program. All three programs The program is designed to continue the provide academic excellence in a challenging educational methods based on the work of and nurturing environment. Maria Montessori. Instruction is offered in an environment that encourages students to TRADITIONAL PROGRAM learn independently and work at their own pace. Gunston offers a variety of traditional middle school courses in math, language arts, science, social studies, and electives. EXTRA–CURRICULAR Students are also encouraged to participate in ACTIVITIES the numerous clubs, sports and after school activities. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES As a Gunston student, you are encouraged to SPANISH PARTIAL IMMERSION participate in a variety of activities offered after school. We offer lots of opportunities to The Arlington County Spanish Partial support you academically, encourage your Immersion Program is offered at Gunston creativity, and develop your talents and Middle School as a continuation of the leadership skills. The different after school elementary programs offered at Key and activities and clubs will be announced at the Claremont Elementary Schools. beginning of each school year. After school activities are divided into two The program is designed to periods. PM 1 runs from 2:35 to 3:15 and PM continue the development of 2 runs from 3:25 to 4:09. Spanish language proficiency. The skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are taught specifically CHECK-IN (Extended through the language arts program and Day) through content instruction. The Extended Day program requires students to check-in at the end of the school day and Language of Instruction in Immersion: goes until 6:00 p.m. Students who are in Courses taught in Spanish: Check-In may also participate in any Social Studies Gunston after–school activities. Science Spanish Language Arts COMMUNITY CENTER Courses taught in English: The recreation center located in our building Math also provides after school activities through English the Arlington County Department of Parks Electives and Recreation. Programs are open to all P. E. Gunston students. Late buses are provided Student Handbook 2017-2018 Page 4
for students who attend activities in the Co-ed Wrestling recreation center. *must know how to swim
PROCEDURES FOR Practices are usually after school Monday through Friday from 2:35 - 4:09 p.m. AFTER SCHOOL However, coaches will give a specific ACTIVITIES practice schedule at the start of the season. You are expected to leave the building TH and grounds by 2:35 p.m. if you are not SPORTS FOR 8 GRADERS staying for after school activities. Eighth graders are eligible to try out for high school freshman football, field hockey, ALL students staying after school must volleyball, JV Baseball, Crew, JV Softball be under the direct supervision of a and JV Lacrosse. staff member. Students participating in PM1 activities SPORT PHYSICALS only, must leave the school building In order to try-out for and participate in a sport, students must have a completed and grounds by 3:15 p.m. No bus physical form dated after May 1, 2017, on file transportation will be provided. at school. See the activities director for the Students participating in after school physical form or go to: events and activities for both sessions http://www.apsva.us/cms/lib2/VA01000586 will be provided transportation at 4:20 /Centricity/Domain/1444/sportsform.pdf p.m. These buses will run Monday through Friday. SPORTS CALENDAR Once students leave the building, they may not re-enter unless Cheerleading September
accompanied by an adult. Ultimate Sept - Oct Special sports buses will be provided for athletes on event days. Girls’ Soccer Sept – Oct
INTERSCHOLASTIC Tennis Sept – Oct
SPORTS PROGRAM Dive Sept - Nov
At Gunston you have opportunity to try out Boys’ Soccer Oct – Nov for our various competitive sport teams. The
sports program is available to 6th, 7th, and 8th Girls’ Basketball Oct - Dec graders. Try outs are required for all sports
except Diving, Wrestling, Track and Boys’ Basketball Jan - Feb Swimming.
SPORTS INCLUDE: Wrestling Jan – Feb Boys’ Basketball Girls’ Basketball Co-ed Diving* Co-ed Swimming* Swimming Feb – Apr Boys’ Soccer Girls’ Soccer Co-ed Tennis Co-ed Track Track Apr – May
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DAILY ROUTINES responsible for making up missed work when you are absent. Excused Absences ARRIVAL TO The following are considered excused SCHOOL… absences from school (all others reasons are Students riding the bus are reminded that bus unexcused): pick up starts as early as 6:40 a.m. The Illness, doctor or dentist appointment regular school buses leave school at 2:34 Death in family p.m. every day; however, there are late buses Observance of a religious holiday provided Monday – Friday at 4:20 p.m., for Summons to a court of law students that stay after school for sport Suspensions practices and other school related activities. Severe family emergency Students participating in after school events and activities for both sessions will be You must bring a note from parents in order provided transportation at 4:20 p.m. to excuse your absences from school and tardiness to school. Bus Conduct Riding a school bus is a privilege. In order to make all bus rides pleasant and safe, it is EARLY DISMISSALS expected that students be polite and also that Your parents must come to the main office to they read and follow the bus regulations. sign you out of school early. You are not able to leave until your parents arrive. In addition: Students must ride their assigned BICYCLES & SKATEBOARDS buses. Students may ride bikes to school. Any If a student needs to ride a different person under the age of fifteen years of age bus or expects to get off at a different must wear a protective helmet. There are stop, the student must have a written bike racks located near the bus ramp entrance note from a parent or guardian. Bus of the school for bike riders. Students are notes should be brought to the office responsible for securing their bike. The at student’s lunch time. Approval will school is not responsible for the damage or be based on seat availability on the theft of a bike on school grounds. bus. A bus pass with be given to the Skateboarding or rollerblading is not allowed student to show to the bus driver. on school grounds.
* Failure to comply with bus rules may CAFETERIA result in the loss of bus riding privileges Breakfast is served from 7:20-7:40 a.m. The and/or further disciplinary action. cost is $1.65. Students who receive a reduced price lunch may eat breakfast at no cost! ATTENDANCE For lunch, the cafeteria provides hot and cold Attending school regulary is essential to be a items, soups and a salad bar. You can also successful student. buy items from the snack bar. You may also Attendance is taken every period of the day. bring your own lunch. Tardiness to class and frequent absences will have a negative effect upon your Lunch costs $2.95. Reduced lunch is achievement and grades. Students are available to qualified students for free.
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You may use your student ID number to pay permission. for your breakfast or lunch. Your parents can Protect Yourself add money to your account at: Never give out personal information http://www.myschoolbucks.com/. on the Internet. Never share your login and password. CELLULAR PHONES Never use someone else's login or Students may use cell phones devices with password. earbuds/headphones to listen to music or play Obey Copyright Rules games in the theater or cafeteria prior to the Use proper citation and start of school, at lunch, or after school. documentation. Electronic devices must be put away in your Respect Privacy of Others locker by 7:50 a.m. Additionally, a personal Photographs or videos cannot be cell phone does not replace a school issued taken without the permission of electronic device. Gunston Middle School is students and staff. not responsible for any lost or stolen personal Technology Safety devices. Cell phones/electronic devices may Cyber bullying is a crime. be confiscated if these expectations are not Cyber bullying can include followed. “repeated” negative behaviors using COMPUTER USE/ELECTRONIC communications technology such as DEVICES text messages, chat rooms, e-mail, A few computers are available in the library and instant messaging. for students to complete schoolwork after Never use electronic medium school. In addition, all students are provided negatively in a way to harm or with iPads. Students will receive training on frighten. Internet Safety and Computer use during the
school year. School assigned devices should COUNSELING SERVICES ? be charged and brought to school daily. Your counselor will work hard to make sure Students’ personal electronic devices will not you feel connected and supported as a be allowed to be used as a substitute for an student at Gunston. issued school electronic device. If you would like to meet with your guidance
counselor, make an appointment through the Regardless of the device all students are counseling department office, located on the expected to follow the Acceptable Use of ground floor, near the gym. Electronic Networked Resources & Internet
Safety, Section 45.2: CLINIC PROCEDURES https://www.apsva.us/school-board- If you are feeling ill, you are to ask policies/45-information-services/ your teacher for a pass to see the nurse. * Students who violate these guidelines The clinic is located near the Main Office. may result in consequences or loss of
privileges. MEDICATIONS
All medications, both prescription and over- Students are expected to: the-counter, must be brought to school Use Technology for Educational Purposes by the parent and left in the nurse's See iPad contract agreement located at office. Misuse of medications and the end of this handbook. substances is prohibited. Conserve Resources. Print only with a teacher's Student Handbook 2017-2018 Page 7
Acknowledge individual differences GUNSTON LIBRARY among students through differentiation Library Hours: before school every when feasible. day at 7:40 a.m. and after school The length of time spent on homework until 4:09 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, & assignments should avoid undue intrusion on Thursday. the time students may spend in other You may also come to the library at activities outside the school day. In general, lunchtime with a library lunch pass. the following total amount of time spent daily The library is open after school and at on homework over four nights a week lunchtime for school related activities – represents an average for the typical student: studying, reading, research and homework. Grade 6-8: maximum of 20 minutes a HAZARDOUS WEATHER & night for each course for a total of 90 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES minutes a night plus an additional minimum of 30 minutes of reading Schools Closed - All school buildings are Refer to Homework Policy, Section 20- closed. Extended Day and Check-In are also 2.200, for more details: closed. All school activities are canceled www.apsva.us/school-board-policies/20- unless otherwise announced. instruction/
Delayed Opening - Schools will open two HOMEWORK HELP hours later than usual. The morning bus route Homework support is offered after school on schedule is also delayed by two hours. Field most days. You should ask for help when you trips are canceled. Breakfast is not served. don’t understand an assignment, if work is too hard, or if you need to make up missed EARLY DISMISSAL- Schools will dismiss work. Some teachers provide support during two hours early if conditions require. your lunch period. Check with your teachers Extended Day will close at 4 p.m., for their schedule. extracurricular activities, interscholastic contests, team practices, field trips, and Our goal is to make homework a positive recreation programs in schools and on school support for student achievement. grounds are canceled. LOCKERS HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS You will be assigned a locker the first Homework should: week of school. If you lose or forget your combination, ask your TA teacher. Prepare for, relate to, build on, reinforce, DO NOT share your locker or give and/or enhance learning in the classroom. your combination to anyone else. Encourage a student’s sense of Administrators have the right to inspect responsibility, develop a sense of lockers. personal accountability, promote LOST AND FOUND learning, and improve study habits. The Lost and Found Items section is located Strengthen the communication between in the school cafeteria. Valuable items such home and school. as money, eyeglasses, cell phones, keys, and jewelry should be turned to the main office. Be appropriate for the age and stage of development of the student. Student Handbook 2017-2018 Page 8
PE POLICIES The following are guidelines established by 3. B.U.G. (Bring up Grades) Award: the Physical Education Department: Recognizes students who have improved • Students must dress for PE each day. their grades with no decline in any subjects. They can wear a PE uniform or Gunston athletic wear that is designated SCHOOL VISITORS for this purpose. Parents and visitors must sign in at the main • Backpacks and coats are not allowed in office. the gym area. • Students will be assigned a PE locker No student visitors will be permitted in and lock. classrooms during the regular school day. • School issued electronic devices should not be used in the gym, and must be TEACHER ADVISORY PROGRAM locked away in your P.E. locker or (TA) main locker. This is a period that provides an opportunity • Students are responsible for their lock for you to be a part of a supportive classroom and clothes. Replacement locks are community. On some days your TA teacher $7.00. will help with organization. Other days are designated for DEAR (Drop Everything and RECYCLING Read), bonding activities, and for watching Gunston recycles! Bottles, cans and paper the Network 21 news show, Good Morning may be deposited in designated recycling Gunston.
containers throughout the building. Students are expected to recycle. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS REPORT CARDS/GRADING APS School Board policies govern PROGRESS student behavior. The complete Report cards will be distributed on a administrative manual is available nine-week basis. In middle school, it online at: is important for you to take www.apsva.us/school-board-policies/25- responsibility for your learning and academic student-services/, Section 25-1.3 Discipline. growth. We will work with you to establish short and long term goals. You should DISCIPLINARY REFERRALS regularly check your grades and assignments When a student has violated the Code of through StudentVue in the Synergy program. Behavior, the teacher takes the first step in correcting the observed behavior. The HONOR ROLL teacher works with the student, parent, and At the end of each nine-week grading period, counseling staff in reaching an understanding students will be recognized for their of the student's responsibility in changing his achievement. or her conduct.
1. A Honor Roll: A student who has If a student’s behavior warrants a referral to achieved all A’s. an administrator, the referral might be for, but is not limited to: 2. A’s & B’s Honor Roll: A student who has • Endangering the safety of others achieved all A’s and B’s. • Excessive disruptions in class
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• Loitering in hall; disturbing classes the cafeteria by the adult on duty if • Fighting they have a written pass from the • Smoking or possessing tobacco teacher. products • Students may carry clear plastic water • Excessive tardiness, absences bottles outside of the cafeteria. • Truancy from class or school • Disrespectful or disobedient behavior A Guide to Success at • Vandalism/Graffiti Gunston Middle School • Acts of dishonesty The Gunston staff is here to provide you with the opportunity to get the best education When a student is referred to an administrator possible for your future. The result, however, for a violation of school conduct, the is in your hands. Present GMS PRIDE and following corrective action(s) may be taken: you are guaranteed a successful school year. • Conferences with student, teacher #GUNSTONPRIDE and counselor • Warnings (verbal or written) • Lunch detention • Detention after school • Community Service • Parent conferences Positivity: • A fee charged for repair of damages Thinking about the good qualities of someone • In-School Alternative Program or something: thinking that a good result will • Out of school suspensions happen: hopeful or optimistic • PM Administrative Detention • Other appropriate action as determined by administration Respect: A feeling or understanding that someone or BEHAVIOR IN THE CAFETERIA something is important, serious, etc., and Students are expected to demonstrate good should be treated in an appropriate way table manners and polite behavior in the cafeteria.
• Students should not cut or hold places Integrity: in line. The quality of being honest and fair • Finish all food and drink in the cafeteria unless students have a pass to eat in a teacher’s room. Determination: • Students talk with peers using A quality that makes you continue trying to appropriate inside voices do or achieve something that is difficult • Students remain in their seats during lunch. • All trash should be removed from Excellence: lunch tables and the floors. Extremely high quality • Trays, food, and drink containers are recycled. (Merriam-Webster (2016), on-line http://www.merriam- • Students may only be excused from webster.com) Student Handbook 2017-2018 Page 10
HALLWAY BEHAVIOR DRESS CODE Students are expected to move through the GMS is a high-achieving middle school. We halls in a polite fashion. expect our students to be dressed for an academic atmosphere of purposeful learning Students will: and responsible citizenship. These guidelines • Walk in the halls at all times. will help you make good choices about what • Keep their hands to themselves. to wear to school. • Speak using a pleasant tone “indoor The guidelines exist to ensure that there is no voice.” disruption to the learning environment and to • Respond with respect when addressed by ensure that all students are safe. a staff member. Profanity and other offensive language are not appropriate The following guidelines for apparel and and will not be permitted. appearance are to be adhered to: Garment for young men and young APPROPRIATE PHYSICAL CONTACT women will fit in a manner as to allow Students are expected to be polite and to appropriate ease of movement and touch others only in appropriate ways. comfort. Shorts, skirts, and dress length should • Students will not fight, push, kick, shove, be appropriate in length and non- horse around, roughhouse, play fight, or revealing. wrestle. Shirts must cover the midriff. • Students will not engage in public displays Jeans with holes and rips must be of affection such as kissing or hugging worn with leggings or tights. with any other student. These items WILL NOT be worn at school KIND & CARING or school-sponsored trips (rules apply to Gunston is a wonderful place to learn, with both young men and young women): modern equipment and classrooms available. Just as students learn to care for themselves Shirts with oversized armholes and others, they are also expected to show See-through garments care towards school property and the Shoes with wheels property of others.
*See Anti-Bullying Pledge Sleepwear/pajamas Clothing or jewelry promoting drugs, alcohol, death, violence, or sex HONESTY Clothing or jewelry with profanity, Students are expected to demonstrate suggested language, or symbols integrity in their actions. Beachwear The following behaviors are not acceptable: Bare feet or stocking feet while at Cheating- either giving or receiving of school information on tests and assignments. Clothing that may be interpreted as Plagiarism- copying information from gang attire books, the Internet, or other people and Coats worn in class claiming it is your own work. Baggy or saggy shorts or pants Exposed undergarments. Low-cut tops Student Handbook 2017-2018 Page 11
Hats ILLEGAL ITEMS ** If a student is not in compliance with The following items are illegal to have at the dress code, their Parent/Guardian will school, on school grounds, or on buses: be called to bring appropriate attire for • weapons (knives, pocketknives, the student. Repeated violations of the dress firearms, bombs, bullets, etc.) or “look code may result in further disciplinary alike;” weapons (any item that looks like action. a weapon, including toy guns and
PROHIBITED ITEMS knives); The following items are never allowed at • alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes, drugs, or school, on school grounds, or on buses: "look alike" substances; and • stink bombs, explosives or fireworks. • matches, lighters, and tobacco products • laser pointer pens Students should report any information they • items for sale not sponsored by Gunston have about such items to an adult. Students Middle School who withhold information about a dangerous • large amounts of money situation become part of the problem and • gum may not be chewed in school or on may face severe consequences. the school bus
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Gunston Student iPad Contract Guidelines apply both in school and at home as this device is the property of APS. Parents/Guardians have the right to make additional guidelines for their home so long as it does not interfere with the goals, vision, and guidelines of Gunston Middle School.
SECURITY Students can not use any other iPad except the one issued to them and any device provided by a teacher or staff member. Sharing iPad lock passcode with other students or classmates is not allowed. It can only be shared with the student’s teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians. The iPad Name in “Settings” should be the student’s first name and last initial. It cannot be someone else’s name or have inappropriate word(s). Global Protect app must be logged in and kept on. iPads and iPad chargers should never be left alone on a table, on the ground, in the locker room, in a public place, or a vehicle. Student must check the back of an iPad before picking it up to make sure they do not pick up someone else’s iPad by accident. If an iPad is picked up by accident, student must immediately drop it off in the main office’s “iPad Lost & Found”
CARE iPad must always stay in the protective case that came with the iPad. Students should refrain from picking at or ripping any part of the case. iPads may not be thrown in the air, swung around, or tossed. Students may not intentionally hit or break their own iPad or someone else’s iPad. The APS barcode sticker and student name label must never be torn off the back of the iPad. When iPad is in a bookbag, the bookbag may not be swung around or dropped hard on the ground. When an iPad is lost, student must immediately trace their steps and go back to each location they have been in recently and actively search the areas. They need to check the iPad lost & found tub located in the main office and notify the ITC if it is still lost after 3 full school days.
RESPONSIBILITY iPad must be charged at least to 75% when student arrives to school each day. Personal cell phones are not allowed to be used in classrooms during instruction time. If student does not have their iPad for class, student will use paper and pencil unless there is a spare device provided by the teacher. Student may only use apps provided in the APS App Catalog and may not seek out ways to download games, social media apps, or any app not listed in the APS App Catalog. During class time, iPads must only be used for class purposes. Students may not play online games or engage in non-classroom related activities.
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Students must respect a teacher’s request to put iPads away or show him/her their iPad screen. Bullying or inappropriate communication on any digital tool is not allowed and tolerated. Images and videos created or viewed on iPad must always be age and school appropriate iPad Wallpaper and locked screen images must be age and school appropriate Airdrop should always have “receiving” turned OFF unless you have agreed to receive an Airdrop from a classmate or teacher. websites and videos visited in school must always be age and school appropriate Taking pictures or videos of teachers and students without their knowledge or permission is not allowed. Resetting an iPad without a teacher, administrator or ITC’s permission is not permitted.
Gunston Student iPad Contract Agreement
I, ______(student first and last name), have read the Gunston Student iPad expectations and have clarified any questions I had about the contract with a teacher or our ITC. I agree to follow these guidelines and will use my iPad responsibly and with care. I understand that violating any part of this agreement may result in any one of the following consequences: Phone-call home Lunch detention PM detention In-School suspension Out-of-School suspension Restricted access to specific technology features related to misbehavior (i.e. No airdrop access due to airdropping to a classmate without permission)
______Student Signature Date
______Print Parent/Guardian Name
______Parent/Guardian Signature Date
______TA Teacher
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Gunston Middle School Anti-Bullying Pledge Do Something About It!
We believe that everybody should enjoy our school equally. We should all feel safe, secure and accepted regardless of color, race, gender, popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, religion, nationality, and economic background.
Bullying is cruel intentional physical, verbal, and/or relational (social/emotional) behavior that occurs over time. Bullying are actions that are used to intentionally control, ostracize, intimidate, hurt, frighten and /or torment others. These actions could be repeated and/or random.
Physical: Pushing, physical contact, bumping, blocking hallways • Verbal – name calling, gossiping, spreading rumors, taunting Relational (social/emotional): Excluding or rejecting students from their peer group Cyber Bullying: Using technology to intimidate or threaten others such as chat rooms, test messaging, on-line posting, personal pages, e-mail, etc.
Do Something About It: By signing this pledge, we the students agree to 1. Value student differences and treat others with respect. 2. Be aware of the school’s policies and support system with regard to bullying. 3. Report honestly and immediately all incidents of bullying to a faculty member. 4. Support students who have been or are subjected to bullying. 5. Talk to staff and parents about concerns and issues regarding bullying. 6. Do not stand there and be a part of any bullying, this means laughing and standing there when someone is harassed. 7. Understand that you are a role model for other students and that you are expected to support others if bullying occurs. 8. I will respect my school, my fellow classmates, and all adults on campus and expect nothing less!
To respect myself, my friends, and my school, I acknowledge that whether I am being a bully or see someone being bullied, if I don’t report or stop the bullying, I am allowing it to continue. I know I must Do Something About It!
Student Name (Printed): ______Grade: _____
Student Signature: ______
Parent Signature: ______
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Gunston Middle School Code of Behavior Student Agreement
I have read the Gunston Middle School Student Handbook. I understand that it is the expectation that each student at Gunston abides by the behavior expectations and school policies.
Student Signature______Date______
PLEDGE
I pledge to take responsibility for my actions at Gunston Middle School. I understand that by following the guidelines contained in the handbook, I will enjoy all the privileges of a student at Gunston Middle School and will be helping to create a safe learning environment for all.
Student Name (Printed): ______Grade: ______
Student Signature: ______Date: ______
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