Student & Parent Handbook 2017-2018 Student & Parent Handbook Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome from the Middle School Director ............................................................ 2 The Seven Hills School Mission Statement & Educational Philosophy ....................... 3 Mission Statement .............................................................................................. 3 Educational Philosophy ...................................................................................... 3 Seven Values of The Seven Hills School ........................................................... 4 Nondiscriminatory Policy .................................................................................... 4 The Seven Hills Annual Fund ............................................................................ 5 Why is The Seven Hills Annual Fund so important? .......................................... 5 Aims of the Middle School .................................................................................... 6 Basic Information and Procedures ......................................................................... 7 Campus Security .................................................................................................. 7 Arrival and Dismissal ........................................................................................... 7 Before School Procedures ................................................................................. 7 Start-of-the-School Day Procedures………………………………………………...7 After School Procedures .................................................................................... 8 Attendance Information ...................................................................................... 8 School Closings and Delayed Openings ........................................................... 9 Health, Safety and Security Information ................................................................ 9 Infirmary and Medical Procedures ..................................................................... 9 Guidelines for Administering Medications in School ........................................ 10 Insect and Food Allergy Protocol ........................ Error! Bookmark not defined. For Students With Food Allergies ........................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Controlled Substances Policy ........................................................................... 11 Care and Use of Belongings ............................................................................ 16 Fire Drills .......................................................................................................... 16 Tornado Evacuation Procedures ...................................................................... 17 Other Emergencies .......................................................................................... 17 Campus Boundaries/Use of School Facilities .................................................. 17 Food on the Campus ........................................................................................ 17 Visitors ............................................................................................................. 17 Behavioral Expectations and Discipline ............................................................... 18 Bullying Policy………………………………………………………………………..14 Disciplinary Actions (listed in order of severity) ................................................ 18 Detention During School .................................................................................. 18 Detention After School .................................................................................... 19 Suspension and Expulsion ............................................................................... 19 Dress Code ....................................................................................................... 19 Services of the School ........................................................................................ 20 Food Services .................................................................................................. 20 Lost and Found Items ...................................................................................... 21 Young Family Library ....................................................................................... 21 Borrowing Policies ............................................................................................ 21 Public Library Card ........................................................................................... 21 Overdue Books ............................................................................................... 21 Parent Association ........................................................................................... 21 2017-2018 Seven Hills Middle School Table of Contents Student & Parent Handbook Parent Networks .............................................................................................. 22 Student Supplies .............................................................................................. 22 Student Support Services ................................................................................. 22 Telephone Usage and Messages at School .................................................... 22 iPads, Textbooks and Loaned Materials .......................................................... 22 Programs of the School (Curricular and Extracurricular) ....................................... 23 Program of Courses ........................................................................................ 23 Advisory System: Academic and Personal Growth ......................................... 23 Extracurricular Activities ................................................................................... 23 Athletics ............................................................................................................ 23 Theatre ............................................................................................................. 24 Student Council ............................................................................................... 24 Year Book ........................................................................................................ 24 Lunchtime Clubs .............................................................................................. 24 After The Bell ................................................................................................... 24 Field Trips ........................................................................................................ 25 Student of the Week ......................................................................................... 25 Academic Matters .............................................................................................. 25 Academic Honesty ........................................................................................... 25 Technology, Computer Ethics, and the Seven Hills Network ........................... 25 Guidelines for Use of Internet and On-Line Services ....................................... 26 Use of iPads ..................................................................................................... 26 Consequences for Violating These Rules and Guidelines ............................... 26 Homework and Studying .................................................................................. 26 Additional Support and Private Tutoring ........................................................... 27 Tests and Major Assignments ........................................................................ 27 Evaluation of Students ..................................................................................... 27 Incomplete Grades ........................................................................................... 27 Communication Between School and Home .................................................... 28 Communication with Teachers and Middle School Administrators .................. 28 Seven Hills Website (www.7hills.org) ............................................................... 28 Reporting on Student Progress ........................................................................ 28 “Back-to-School” Night for Parents ................................................................... 29 Parent/Teacher Conference Day ..................................................................... 29 Student/Advisor Conference Days ................................................................... 29 Policy Regarding Separated and/or Divorced Parents ..................................... 29 Teacher/Class Requests .................................................................................. 30 Parent Participation .......................................................................................... 30 Parent Education Meetings .............................................................................. 30 Out-of-School Parties ....................................................................................... 31 Statement by the Middle School Parent Association ........................................ 31 Off-Campus Social Activities Guidelines .......................................................... 31 Notes ................................................................................................................ 32 Seven Hills Middle School 2017-2018 Page 2 Student & Parent Handbook