GENOA-KINGSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Vision Statement To achieve our common vision, students and staff will show growth through challenging, creative, collaborative learning. Mission Statement At GKMS, we motivate our students to persevere in order to realize their full potential in a diverse, dynamic society. 941 West Main Street Genoa, IL 60135 Telephone: (815) 784-5222 Fax: (815) 784-4323 Web Site: www.gkschools.org Office Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Board of Education Administration Mr. Matt Krueger - Board President Brent O’Daniell- Superintendent Ms. Lisa Havener - Board Vice President Brad Shortridge- Asst. Superintendent Ms. Kristy Dalton– Board Secretary Craig Butcher- Principal Dr. Mary Hintzsche Alapati Uili – Asst. Principal Mr. Gordie Leahy Mrs. Stephanie Northrup Mrs. Julie Ratliff Genoa-Kingston Middle School Staff 6th Grade Team: 8th Grade Team: Mr. Johnsen Ms. Keacher Ms. Lee Mr. Harrington Ms. Schumacher Mr. Tyzenhaus Ms. Perry Ms. Michaels Ms. Row Ms. Vitacco Encore/Student Services/Special Ed: 7th Grade Team: Ms. Catalano Ms. Arndt Ms. Coulter Ms. Ewald Mr. Ellis Ms. Foelske Ms. Franz Ms. Fowler Ms. Golembiewski Mr. Kolb Ms. Hulseberg Mr. Jenkins Ms. Laben Mr. McCune Mr. Schmidt Ms. Thurlby Ms. Theis 1 GENOA-KINGSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL This handbook is a guide for students to use to organize their assignments and activities, and also provides an outline of policies and procedures for Genoa-Kingston Middle School and Genoa-Kingston C.U.S.D. #424. Detailed policy manuals are available in each school and in the district office. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS All of us at Genoa-Kingston Middle School should foster safety and the proper atmosphere for the pursuit of learning. This can be achieved through having respect for others and developing a sense of pride in yourself and your school. Every student should be afforded the opportunity to develop his or her ability to the fullest. Student attitudes and behavior will shape the school’s environment. The following expectations should serve as a guide: Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Students will have a deep understanding of these four expectations. Teachers will review these often during the school year. Students meeting these expectations will receive positive feedback in the form of verbal praise, Cogs Cards or the extension of privileges. Students who are unable to meet these expectations may face interventions or consequences. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Classroom *Listen *Be prepared *Stay in assigned areas *Use kind words *Be on time *Keep hands, feet, other objects to *Treat materials with care *Do your best myself *Let others do their best *Stay on task *Participate appropriately Hallway *Walk at all times *Always be moving *Walk at all times *Move quietly *Put trash in proper bin *Keep to the right *Close locker gently *Have a pass when out of class *Hands to self at all times *During a class period, walk *Go directly to my destination *Secure my locker and combination single file Restroom *Wash Hands *Return to class promptly *Wait in line patiently *Be considerate of others privacy *Use restroom during passing periods *Give people privacy *Use appropriate language and *Report Problems *Hands to self at all times volume *Put trash in proper bin Cafeteria *Stay in your place in line *Dispose of all trash in trash *Be kind to others *Treat trays/tables with care can/recycle bins before leaving. *Hands to self at all times *Wait at your table to be *Travel quietly to and from lunch dismissed. AM/PM Gym *Remain seated *Travel quietly *Hands to yourself at all times *Ask a supervisor if you need to *Do your own work *Walk at all times leave the gym *Clean up area Bus *Treat others with kindness *Travel to and from quietly *Hands to yourself at all times *Treat bus and seats with respect *Handle your own materials *Use quiet voices *Stay seated at all times *Sit facing forward *Follow emergency procedures Walk/Bike *Follow crossing guards directions *Be on time *Stay on sidewalk *Leave school property directly after *Walk bike across streets school *Lock your bike up Assembly *Be respectful to presenter *Pay Attention *Keep hands, feet and objects to self *Be courteous *Sit with teacher in designated row *Enter and exit in an orderly fashion *Remain sitting forward *Follow directions of your teacher *Applaud positively at expected times Technology *Be helpful and encouraging to *Practice responsible and legal use of *Practice safe use of information and others online technology and follow copyright technology. *Be considerate of others’ views laws. *Recognize, avoid and report any and needs. *Cite sources for any images, videos inappropriate interactions by others. *The things you write and create or ideas that are not your own. *Recognize, avoid and report should be positive, educational and *Use your student account for cyberbullying. helpful to others. educational purposes only. *Personal information should be kept *Manage your device with care *Carry your Chromebook with two private. hands, work on a flat surface, and use your case. *Tilt or close the screen when not in use. *Charge your Chromebook daily TABLE OF CONTENTS ELECTRONIC DEVICES 14 ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 7 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 15 ANIMALS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY 7 EMERGENCIES AND EMERGENCY DRILLS 15 ARRIVAL/DISMISSALS 7 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND SEX EQUITY 15 ASSEMBLIES 7 FEES 15 ASSIGNMENTS WHEN ABSENT 7 FIELD TRIPS 16 ASSIGNMENT CONNECTION/DAILY BULLETIN 8 FIGHTING 16 ATHLETICS 8 GANGS 16 ATTENDANCE/ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL 8 Reporting an Absence 8 GRADING SYSTEM 16 Communication with Parents/Guardians 8 GUM CHEWING 17 Excused Absence(s) 9 Anticipated Absence(s)/Vacations/Family Trips 9 HALL PASSES 17 Medical Excuse 9 HALLWAY 17 Unexcused Absence(s) 9 HOMEWORK 17 BICYCLES 10 BUILDING AND GROUNDS 10 HONOR ROLL 17 INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS 18 BULLYING 10 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, LIBRARY/LEARNING CENTER 18 and Harassment 10 LOCKERS 18 CELL PHONES 11 LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES 18 CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM 11 LUNCHROOM EXPECTATIONS 18 CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS: 12 MID-QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS 19 COMPUTERS/TABLETS 12 PARENT-TEACHER-STUDENT CONFERENCES 19 COMMUNICATION 12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 19 CONSEQUENCES 12 PROMOTION CEREMONY 20 CONSTITUTION TEST 13 PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION (PDA) 20 COUNSELING 13 REGULAR SCHOOL DAY 20 DANCES 13 REQUIRED MATERIALS 20 DISCIPLINE 13 RESTROOMS 20 DISMISSAL DURING SCHOOL HOURS 13 RETENTION AND PROMOTION POLICY 20 DRESS 14 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS 21 Music 21 Clubs 21 Girls Sports (7th and 8th Grade) 21 Boys Sports (7th and 8th Grade) 21 SCHOOL EVENTS 21 SCHOOL NURSE 22 SEARCH AND SEIZURE 22 Students 22 Seizure of Property 22 SELLING ITEMS IN SCHOOL 23 SEXUAL HARASSMENT/TEEN-DATING VIOLENCE 23 SNOWBALLS 23 SNOW DAYS (Emergency Days) 24 STUDENT RECOGNITION 24 STUDENT SERVICES 24 Programs and Services Available 24 Identification of Eligible Students 25 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 25 SUSPENSION 25 TARDINESS 26 TELEPHONE CALLS 26 TEXTBOOKS/CHROMEBOOKS (SCHOOL MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT) 26 TRANSPORTATION 26 VIDEO 26 VISITORS 26 Parents 26 Out of Town Students 26 Genoa-Kingston High School Students 27 WALKERS 27 CONCLUSION 27 Asbestos Notice 28 District Handbook 30 ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT The Alternative Learning Environment (A.L.E.) room is designed to provide a place to assist at-risk students. This room has three basic functions: (1) It serves as a self-contained classroom designed to meet the needs of students who are unable to be successful in the regular education setting. (2) It serves as an I.S.S. room for students who have exhibited behaviors that have resulted in being assigned in-school suspension. (3) It also serves as a “cooling down” room for students who need time away from the classroom setting to get themselves under control. Students who cannot conduct themselves appropriately in the A.L.E. room may receive Saturday detention and/or out-of-school suspension. ANIMALS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY In order to ensure the safety of all students, animals are not allowed on school property. The two exceptions would be a) when accompanying a student with a documented disability and b) when special permission is given by the principal. ARRIVAL/DISMISSALS Students should arrive no earlier than 7:30 am. School personnel assume that pupils will be in school for the entire day. Upon arrival to school, students are to report to supervised areas by grade level. Students may NOT leave after they have arrived on school grounds without prior approval from the office. Students who leave campus without following correct procedures may be disciplined. During the school day, students must be picked up and signed out by a parent or guardian. The office closes daily at 3:45. ASSEMBLIES Assembly programs are held occasionally for those students displaying a positive school attitude and for the purpose of providing knowledge, entertainment and experience of being an audience. Attendance at assemblies is a privilege. Student behavior at assemblies should stress a note of dignity and should be characterized by courtesy, thoughtfulness of others, self-control and acceptable expressions of appreciation. (Whistling, stomping, booing are not acceptable.) ASSIGNMENTS WHEN ABSENT If at all possible, students should communicate with a teacher via email about missing assignments. If a student is absent for three or more days and is well enough to do school work, parents may request assignments 24 hours before they plan on picking up the materials from the office. In addition, daily classwork and assignments can be viewed on our website under the Assignment Connection. Please call 784-5222 for homework requests. Upon returning to school, it is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to request a list of make-up work and to complete this work within the arranged time. ASSIGNMENT CONNECTION/DAILY BULLETIN Parents may view the daily classroom activities for their student by going to the Genoa-Kingston Middle School website and clicking Assignment Connection.