WELCOME TO DREW CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 2019-2020 Parent-Student Handbook Fifth, Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Grades The policies and procedures in this handbook are the result of extensive collaboration between administration, faculty, staff, parents, community members, school board, the Arkansas Department of Education, and the Arkansas Legislature. This information has been carefully organized and presented in an effort to help you as parents to understand the policies of Drew Central Middle School. You are an important part of our school and we want you to feel welcome as an equal partner in your child’s education. As your child enters our doors each day, we will strive to provide the very best educational opportunities possible. It is my hope that these policies will guide and direct you in helping your child have a successful year at school. I would encourage you to read, explain, and discuss these policies with your child, so that they have a clear understanding of the expectations of our school. Becoming familiar with the policies of Drew Central Middle School will assist you in making decisions that will affect your child’s education. It is very important that teachers, parents, and administrators communicate openly and frequently in order to monitor the progress of your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me or your child’s teacher at 870-367-5235. Sincerely, Patti A. Smith Patti A. Smith, Principal Drew Central Middle School 1 Board of Education Rene’ Knowles [email protected] Curley Jackson [email protected] Mike Pennington [email protected] Laura Whitaker [email protected] Gary Lucas [email protected] Administration Kimbraly Barnes, Superintendent – 367-5369 [email protected] Melissia Vincent, Director of Instruction-367-6076 [email protected] Patti Smith, Principal – 367-5235 [email protected] Matt Gonzales, Dean of Students – 367-5235 [email protected] Drew Central Website: http://www.drewcentral.org 2 Drew Central Middle School Faculty & Staff Name Position Email Bayless, Chris 5-12 Grade Band [email protected] Borse, Sheila 8th Grade English/ESL [email protected] Cater, Meranda 5th & 6th Grade S. Studies [email protected] Campagna, Dawn LEA Supervisor/Sp Ed Coordinator [email protected] Eubanks, Janine 5th & 6th Choir [email protected] Ferrell, Belinda 6TH Grade Literacy & S. Studies [email protected] Forrest, Jessica 8th Grade Science & Health [email protected] Goad, Michael Girls Basketball Coach [email protected] Gonzales, Matt Dean of Students & Football Coach [email protected] Griffin, Kami School Nurse [email protected] Griever, Ashley 5th & 6th Grade Science [email protected] Hamilton, Justin 8th Gr Social Studies [email protected] Harper, Lindsay 5th, 6th & 8th Gr Art [email protected] Harrison, Robin 5th Grade Literacy & S. Studies [email protected] Hewitt, Sarah 5th Grade Math [email protected] Hobbs, Mary K-6 Literacy Facilitator [email protected] Hogue, Brooke Administrative Assistant [email protected] Horn, Connie In School Suspension Parapro [email protected] Johnson, Lindsey 6th Grade Math [email protected] Jones, Kohl Counselor [email protected] Kelnhofer, Ashley Speech & Language Pathologist [email protected] Leek, Brittany Agriculture [email protected] Lloyd, Michell 7th & 8th Grade Parapro [email protected] Luper, Cindy Math Facilitator [email protected] Meier, Katie 7th & 8th Grade Art [email protected] McKay, Jessica 5th – 7th Gr Sp Ed Intervention [email protected] McMahon, Randi 5th & 6th Gr Physical Education [email protected] Norris, Jo Ann 5th & 6th Gr Parapro [email protected] Outlaw, Amy 7th Gr English & Career [email protected] Sanderlin, Rhonda 7th Gr Social Studies [email protected] Simpson, Cicely 5th & 6th Gr Sp Ed Intervention [email protected] Smith, Amanda 8th Grade Math [email protected] Tilley, Shawna 6th & 7th Grade Science [email protected] Smith, Patti Principal [email protected] Teel, Stephanie Media Specialist [email protected] Tucker, Kelsey 7th Grade Math & Robotics [email protected] Walker, Kassie Library and 5-8 Parapro [email protected] Watson, CJ Boys Basketball Coach [email protected] 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSENCES ..................................................................................................................................27 ACADEMIC RECOGNITON ..................................................................................................128 ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR STUDENTS ..........................................................................11 ACT ASPIRE EXAM ................................................................................................................124 ALE-ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ..........................................................50 ALMA MATER ...........................................................................................................................10 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES ...................................................................................95 ARSON..........................................................................................................................................51 ATTENDANCE AWARDS .......................................................................................................129 BEHAVIOR NOT COVERED ...................................................................................................52 BELL SCHEDULES ....................................................................................................................31 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS .....................................................................................2 BULLYING ..................................................................................................................................83 CELL PHONES ...........................................................................................................................96 CHRONIC DISCIPLINE POLICY ...........................................................................................49 CLOSED CAMPUS .....................................................................................................................31 CHEATING ..................................................................................................................................43 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND PARASITES ...............................................................72 COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................18 CONTACT WITH STUDENTS WHILE AT SCHOOL .........................................................38 CORPORAL PUNISHMENT.....................................................................................................77 COUNSELING/SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS .............................123 CUSTODY OF CHILDREN .......................................................................................................32 DEFINITIONS ABOUT DISCIPLINE......................................................................................44 DETENTION................................................................................................................................50 DISCIPLINE FOR THE DISABLED ........................................................................................99 DISCIPLINE POLICY STATEMENT......................................................................................48 DISRUPTION OF SCHOOL ......................................................................................................54 DREW CENTRAL VISION,MISSION, AND MOTTO ............................................................9 DREW CENTRAL/MONTICELLO FREEDOM OF CHOICE ............................................25 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL/DRUG TESTING ...........................................................................58 DUE PROCESS ..........................................................................................................................100 ELECTRONIC DEVICE USE ...................................................................................................64 ELIGIBILITY FOR 504............................................................................................................100 EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR ADMINISTRATORS ....................................................................2 EMERGENCY DRILLS .............................................................................................................76 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................15 EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY ............................................................................32 EQUITY POLICY .........................................................................................................................7 GRADING POLICY ..................................................................................................................128 EXPULSION ................................................................................................................................69