CHARACTER, CURRICULUM, COMMUNITY, CAREERS Board Approved 6/30/2016 Liberty Center Middle School P.O. BOX 434 103 WEST YOUNG STREET LIBERTY CENTER, OHIO 43532 (419)533-0020 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2016-2017 Dr. Marcia Rozevink, MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Dr. Tod Hug, SUPERINTENDENT Liberty Center Middle School is dedicated to addressing the continually evolving physical, social, emotional and intellectual characteristics unique to students of middle school age. TABLE OF CONTENTS Abusive/Vulgar Language/Activity – 19 Illness/Injury at School – 26 Activity Attendance – 6 Illness/Medical Condition - 26 Admission/Registration - 7 Immunizations/Health Screenings – 25 Aiding and Abetting – 18 Incomplete Grades – 9 Alcohol – 22 Insubordination – 19 Announcements – 10 Late Arrivals – 18 Arrival/Departure – 7 Leaving Building – 16 Arson – 22 Leaving School – No Permission – 19 Assault – 22 Locks/Lockers – Search and Seizure – 11 Athletic Ineligibility - 15 Loitering – 20 Attendance/Absences – 12 - 15 Lost and Found – 12 Board of Education – 3 Lunch Money – 16 Book Bags/Gym Bags/Large Purses – 10 Make-Up Work – 15 Bullying/Cyber-Bullying – 19, 30 Media Center/Library – 27 Bus Regulations – 24 - 25 Medication – 26 Cafeteria – 16 Medication Forms – 33 - 34 Calendar - 4 Messages – 12 Cheating/Academic Cheating – 20 Mood-Altering Chemicals-Substances – 23 Class Cutting - 19 Office Phones – 17 Code of Conduct – 17 - 23 Out-of-School Suspensions – 31 Complaint Procedure – 17 Personal Property – 11 Computer Use Policy – 27 - 29 Progress Reports – 10 Custody/Custody Papers – 8 Publicity – 10 Dances – 8 Repeated Violations of Rules – 21, 23 Delays/Cancellations – 6 Report Cards – 10 Destruction/Defacement of Property – 22 Retention Policy - 15 Detentions – 31 Right of Expression – 11 Disrespect – 19 Schedule Changes – 10 Disruption – 20 School Messenger - 12 Dress Code – 21 School Property – 11 Drug Paraphernalia – 22 Sexual Harassment – 23 Due Process – 31 Signing In/Signing Out – 15 Electronic Device Violations – 19 - 20 Stealing – 23 E-mail Address – 5 Student Records – 25 Expulsion – 32 Suspension – 31 Extortion – 22 Tardiness – 12, 13 False Alarms – 22 Technology Violations - 21 Fees - 16 Textbooks – 11 Fireworks/Explosives – 23 Tobacco – 23 Forgery – 23 Tornado/Fire Drills – 7 Grade Appeals – 9 Transportation – 23 - 25 Grading Scale – 8 Truancy – 23 Gross Misconduct – 21, 23 Tutoring - 12 Guidance – 25 Unauthorized Entry – 20 Harassment –19, 30 Vacation – 14 Hazing – 23 Visitors – 6 Head Lice - 26 Weapons – 22 Homework – 9 Withdrawals – 16 2 OUR MISSION-YOUR GOAL Character, Curriculum, Community, Careers Liberty Center Middle School is dedicated to addressing the continually evolving physical, social, emotional, and intellectual characteristics unique to students of middle school age. We will accomplish this through…. A positive, student centered learning environment that is safe and comfortable. High standards communicated and modeled for all students. Integrated curriculum connecting school to students’ daily lives. Opportunities to develop basic skills and explore a variety of learning experiences. An educational partnership with student, staff, and community working together. Teaming of faculty as an avenue to address this educational partnership. Supported actions of sharing skills and facilities to encourage lifelong learning for students in the district. The staff of Liberty Center Middle School welcomes you and hopes that while here you will have a rewarding educational experience. By working cooperatively with your teachers and classmates you will be able to make the most of your time at LCMS. The new skills taught will enable you to think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions. We realize that these middle school years are only a part of a student’s education and must be a result and extension of elementary school, as well as an introduction into the high school program. Activities at the LCMS reflect our concern for a smooth transition. This handbook is provided to you and your parent/guardian to better understand the school rules, policies and procedures. As a student at LCMS, you are responsible for all the rules and regulations in any and all parts of the handbook. As a student of LCMS YOU share the responsibility along with teachers and classmates for maintaining a proper learning environment within the classroom and school. In return, you may expect the LCMS staff to provide an environment that will enable you to work toward your educational goals. As a student at LCMS you will be expected to do the following: 1. Cooperate with ALL school personnel, follow their instructions and accept their guidance. 2. Show respect for yourself and others and behave in a responsible manner in the classroom, hall, on the grounds, the bus, or whenever under teacher supervision. 3. Recognize that the teacher is the final authority in the classroom and that an act of disobedience or insubordination is a serious act of misconduct and will not be tolerated. (If you misbehave, you may be referred to the office for disciplinary action). 4. Attend class daily. Be on time. Be prepared for class with the proper materials, complete assignments, and be dressed appropriately for class activities. 5. Seek change in school rules and policies in an orderly and responsible manner through proper channels. 6. Cooperate with staff investigations of disciplinary cases and volunteer information relating to a serious offense. 7. Pay school fees and fines. 2 BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education plays a most important role in the educational program. The degree of excellence of the educational program in a given community is determined to a great extent by this community-elected group. The people in the community look to them for leadership and service in the development and maintenance of the type of educational program that will best serve the community and the children. All meetings of the Board of Education are open to the public and residents are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Jeff Benson Neil Carter email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Tim Bowers Todd Spangler email: [email protected] email: [email protected] John Weaver email: [email protected] 3 4 Liberty Center Middle School Email Addresses Last Name First Name Grade/Subject Email Address Bowers Stacy Tech [email protected] Brown Sharon LA 8 [email protected] Chamberlin Mary MS Chorus [email protected] Chapman Traci PE [email protected] Detmer Teresa Intervention Specialist [email protected] Doseck Stephen Science 8 [email protected] Evans Jill Art [email protected] Giesige Lori Intervention Specialist [email protected] Goble Kaitlyn School Counselor [email protected] Hageman Cindy 5th social studies [email protected] Hartzell Cassandra Math 7 [email protected] Heldman Amber Intervention Specialist [email protected] Hinton Doug 5th language arts [email protected] Homan Kerry Math 8/Algebra [email protected] Jones Kimberly Science 6 [email protected] Junge Joanne LA 7 [email protected] Majewski Brooke Intervention Specialist [email protected] Mohler Casey SS 7 [email protected] Morris Jody Math 6 [email protected] Niekamp Annette Intervention Specialist [email protected] Oberhaus Jerry Science 7 [email protected] Panning Andrea SS 6 [email protected] Rees Elizabeth 5th math [email protected] Riley Nick Instrumental Music [email protected] Setmire Danett Art [email protected] Sines Carrie LA 6 [email protected] Smith Melissa 5th science [email protected] Strong Nicole PE [email protected] Weaks Kati Tech 8 [email protected] Wesley Emily Tech [email protected] Wood Hope Intervention Specialist [email protected] Zenz Melissa Intervention Specialist [email protected] 5 GENERAL GUIDELINES The following guidelines are to assist you and your parent/guardian in understanding the operation, expectations and procedures at LCMS. The administration reserves the right to determine or revise any guidelines or rules covered in the following pages for and in the best interest of students. Activity Attendance You are encouraged to attend all school related activities. The Student Code of Conduct is in effect at all school-related activities, field trips, etc.. Once you have been admitted to the activity, you will not be permitted to leave and return, unless the supervisor grants permission. Misconduct by a student that occurs off of property owned or controlled by the district but that is connected to activities or incidents that have occurred on property owned or controlled by the district is subject to the Student Code of Conduct. School delays/Cancellations Listen to local radio or TV stations for announcements of delays or cancellations. If it has been decided to cancel or delay school, the announcements will be made on the following radio and TV stations. We will also use the School Messenger. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. Radio TV WDFM - DEFIANCE FM 98.1 WTOL - CHANNEL 11 WNDH