Mosheim Elementary/Middle School Student Handbook
2006 - 2007 School Year

School Colors:  Purple and Gold
Mascot:  Indian

( This online handbook is subject to change without notice.  Actual handbook received at school supercedes this online handbook. )

Click on a link from the table below for information regarding that topic.
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Welcome
General Information
Elementary/Middle Program
Attendance Policy
Make-Up Work
Textbooks
Insurance
Cafeteria
Student Illness/Injury
Drugs/Medication at School
Leaving  School
Goal Card/Honor Roll
Grading System & Report Cards
Emergency School Closings
School Hours
Afternoon Departure
Morning Drop-off
Safety/Crisis Drills
Bicycles/Walking
Dress Code
Visitors
Smoking
Articles Prohibited
Athletics
Bus Rules
School-Wide Discipline Policy (includes Grades K-5 and 6-8 Plans)
Character Counts
Discrimination Statement
Staff Development
Test Dates
Rights and Responsibilities of Parents
Rights and Responsibilities of Students

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


General Information
     Mosheim Elementary/MiddleSchool is located in the heart of Mosheim between the four lane highway and the Old 11E Highway and consists of twelve acres of land.  Mosheim Elementary School (Main building) was built in 1973.  The Mosheim P.T.A. is very active and supportive of school programs and needs.  The Booster Club is strong and effective in support of our athletic program, as well as the total school program.
     Mosheim School has an enrollment of 952 students, 59 full-time teachers and 1 part-time teacher, which include guidance, speech, and art as well as 1 principal and 1 assistant principal.  There are also 13 cafeteria workers, 6 custodians, 12 bus drivers, 12 educational assistants, and 3 secretaries.

 


Mosheim Elementary/Middle Program
     The program of the elementary school builds basic foundations for understanding the ever-expanding environment of each child, as well as a carefully planned developmental program of the basic subjects.  Organized areas of subject matter are drawn upon as convenient references for skill development and the understanding of problem solving.  The subject areas include:  (1) language arts composed of listening, observing, speaking, reading, spelling, writing, and language instruction; (2) social studies, comprised of history and geography; (3) mathematics; (4) science; (5) health; (6) art; (7) physical education; (8) music: and (9) computers.  The Middle School offers the same subject areas plus band.  We emphasize thrift, conservation, citizenship, character, and responsibility in the elementary school program.  TCAP tests are given each spring to measure student progress and this information is provided to parents.  Efforts are made to assist children through special education and Title I programs as well as speech and guidance.  Mosheim Elementary/Middle School believes in academic and sport competition in such areas as football, basketball, softball, baseball, speech contests, spelling and geography bees, round robin, and essay contests.
Rights and Responsibilities of Parents
         Throughout these pages, "parents" includes single parents, legal guardians, or person having lawful control of the student.  Parents have the responsibility to:

1. Make every effort to provide for the physical needs of the child.
2. Teach the child to pay attention and obey the rules.
3. Strive to prepare the child emotionally and  socially to be receptive to learning and discipline.
4. Ensure their child's compliance with school attendance requirements and promptly report and explain absences and tardies to the school.
5. Encourage and lead the child to develop proper study habits at home.
6. Participate in meaningful parent-teacher conferences to discuss their child's school progress and welfare.
7. Attend parent-training workshops for home reinforcement of study skills and specific curriculum objectives.
8. Keep informed of school policies and acadenic requirements of school programs.
9. Participate in school-related organizations.
10. Be sure their child in appropriately dressed at school and school-related activities.
11. Discuss report cards and school assignments with their child.
12. Brings to the attention of school authorities any learning problems or condition that may relate to their child's education.
13. Maintain up-to-date home, work, and emergency phone numbers and other pertinent information at the school.
14. Cooperate with school administration and teachers.
15. Be sure their child attends school tutoring when required or as the need arises.
Rights and Responsibilities of Students
     All students are entitled to enjoy the basic rights of citizenship recognized and protected by law for persons of their age and maturity.  All county schools foster a climate of mutual respect for the right of others.  Each student is expected to respect the rights and privileges of other students, teachers, and staff.  Students shall exercise their rights responsibly, in compliance with rules established by the Greene County Board of Education.  These rules of conduct are established to achieve and maintain order in the school.  Students who violate county or school rules shall be subject to disciplinary measures designed to correct the misconduct and to promote adherence by all students to their responsibilities as citizens in the school community.
     Student responsibilties for achieving a positive learning environment at school or school-related activities shall include:

1. Attending classes, daily and on time, except when ill or otherwise lawfully excused.
2. Being prepared for each class with appropriate materials and assignments.
3. Exhibiting respect toward individuals and property.
4. Conducting themselves in a responsible matter.
5. Paying required fees and fines, unless they are waived.
6. Refraining from violations of the code of student conduct.
7. Observing all school rules, including rules of safety.
8. Cooperating with staff in investigations of disciplinary cases and volunteering information when the student is knowledgeable relating to a serious offense.
9. Mastering the essential elements of the curriculum of study prescribed by the Board of Education and the state.
10. Dress and appear in accordance with the school standards of propriety, safety, health, and grooming.
11. Be aware of all rules and regulations for student behavior and conduct himself/herself in accordance with the student code of conduct.

 


Attendance Policy
     The state of Tennessee requires all children to attend school.  Parents are legally responsible for keeping their children in school.  Any time a child is absent from school, a note should be sent by the parent/guardian upon return of the student, explaining his her absence.  After three consecutive absences, a doctor's excuse is needed. 
     Regular attendance is a key to good school grades, overall achievement, and a rewarding educational experience, as well as being required by Tennessee State Law.
     It shall be the duty of the principal to report to the attendance officer the names of all children who have been absent five days without adequate excuse.  (This means an aggregate of five days during the school year and not necessarily five consecutive days.)  The attendance officer shall then proceed against said children and their parents or guardians in the juvenile court system as required by T.C.A. 49-6-3007.
     Acceptable conditions for excused absences shall be:
      1. Personal illness-doctor's excuse after the day
      2. Illness in the family temporarily requiring help from the student
      3. Recognized religious holidays regularly observed
      4. Prearranged request submitted by parent and approved by the principal
     The parent of any student who misses five days without adequate excuse will receive a letter regarding attendance.  If unexcused absences continue, a petition will be filed in juvenile court as required by T.C.A.49-6-3007.
     If your child must be absent from school, please call of sent a note to the teacher or principal.  Parent notes will be accepted for three excused absences during a six-week grading period.  All other absences will be recorded as unexcused unless accompanied by a doctor's statement.

 


Make-Up Work
     When a student is absent, he or she is given one day for each day missed to make up incompleted classwork.  It is the responsibility of the student to check with his or her teacher to find out what work to make up.  If a student does not make up the work in the given time period, the student may be given a zero. 

Textbooks

     Textbooks are provided to students through a check-out system and paid for by the taxpayers.  If books are lost or destroyed, the system must be reimbursed by the student or parent. 

Insurance

     Accidential insurance coverage, either regular or 24 hour, may be purchased by the student.  This is a necessity if the student participates in sports.  Information will be sent home by students requesting insurance.

 
 


Cafeteria
   Mosheim has an excellent breakfast & lunch program.  hot blaanced meals, including milk, will be served at a minimum fee (price set each year by the Greene County School Board).  Extra milk, juice, and al a Carte items may be purchased for an additional fee. 
     A price list is available through the cafeteria.
     Some students bring their own lunches.  If the student brings a thermos with his lunch, please make sure the thermos is non-breakable.  No bottle drinks are allowed.

    Student Meal Prices:

Breakfast    $1.00
Lunch K-3  $1.50
Lunch 4-8   $1.75

    The cost of reduced breakfast is $0.30 and reduced lunch is $0.40 for all students.  Single meals may be paid for one day at a time.  The cafeteria is now on a computerized point of sale system.  Cash or check may be sent in to cover purchases from one or more weeks, a month, or the entire year.  Keep in mind that when your child purchases extra milk, juice, or a la carte items, they too are deducted from your total on hand.  Checks are to be made payable to Mosheim Elementary School.  Free or reduced lunches are available for families whose total income qualifies.  Contact the office for further information.
     Students who have no lunch or lunch money may be provided with a peanut butter sandwich and milk for that day.
     Breakfast is available from 7:15 until 8:00 A.M.
     An adult breakfast costs $1.25 and adult lunch is $2.50.  Parent may come and eat with their child any day at a designated area.  Students may not take "buddies" to eat with their guest due to lack of space.

 
 


Student Illness or Injury
     If a student becomes ill at school or is injured, the school will make every effort to contact the parent or guardian.  It is imperative that each student have a phone number where a relative can be reached in an emergency.  The emergency number should be put on the student registration card when he/she registers.

 
 


Use of Drugs and Medication
     Tennessee State Law prohibits the use of drugs or intoxicating beverages on school property.
     The medication policy of the Greene County School System states:  medications should be taken only when the student's health requires that they be given during school hours.  Medications brought to school must be in the original container with pharmacy label attached or the manufacturer's original labeled container.  Parents/guardians are responsible for moving from the school any unused medication.  Medication will not be sent home on the bus.
     If your child must have medication of any type given during school hours, including over-the-counter drugs, you have the following choices:
*You may come to the school and give the medication to your child at the appropriate time(s).
*You may obtain a copy of the "Permission for Medication" form from the school secretary.  This form must be completed for both prescription and non-prescription medication.  The form must be signed by the doctor if your child is on a long term medication (longer than four weeks).  Prescription medicines must be brought to school in a pharmacy-labeled bottle which contains instructions on how and when the medication is to be given.  Non-prescription medication must be received in the original container with the child's name written on the bottle.
*You may discuss with your doctor any alternative schedule for administering medication (e.g.outside of school hours).  If medication is ordered three times a day it should be given before school, after school, and at bedtime unless the doctor states otherwise.
     School personnel will not assist with any medication to unless they have received a medication form properly completed, and the medication has been received in a appropriately labeled container.  Medication brought to school in envelopes, baggies, or aluminum foil will not be given to the child.  In fairness to those giving the medication and to protect the safety of your child, there will be no exceptions to this policy.
     If you have questions about the policy, or other issues related to the administration of medication in the schools, please contact the school nurses at 798-2646.

 
 


Leaving School
     Any student who needs to be picked up at school during the regular school day must be signed out at the appropriate office depending on the grade.  The school must have on record a note or phone call before we will release any child to anyone except an authorized person. 
     Any student leaving school before 11:16 A. M. will be counted absent for the school day in accordance with the recent state attendance law.  A student must be present the majority of the school day to be counted present.

 
 


Goal Card/Honor Roll Information
     The Goal/Honor Roll card is a nonlaminated card without a student picture.  The back of the card lists participating businesses.

Requirements:
                      1.  Students who make ALL A's, ALL B's, and have satisfactory conduct will be     issued a goal card.  Grades for handwriting are not be considered.  Students who make ALL A's, ALL B's, and have satisfactory conduct will be placed on the school honor roll.
                      2.  Students in grades K-8 who have perfect attendance for the six-week grading period will be issued a card.
                      3.  Each teacher in grades K-8 may identify a student who has made marked academic improvement from the previous six weeks and is not on the first or second honor roll. 
That student will be issued a card.
                            a. This selection is at the discretion of the teacher.
                            b. Each teacher will be given one card per six weeks to be given to a student for marked academic improvement..
                       4. The expiration date for these cards will be six weeks from the end of the grading period when issued.
                       5. These cards will be issued at the building level.
                            a. The principal will distribute the Goal/Honor Roll cards to the teacher upon receiving roster of those earning a card.
                            b. The teacher and/or principal will present cards to students.
                       6. Goal/Honor Roll cards lost during the six weeks will not be reissued.

 
 


Grading System
A- 93-100 - Excellent
B- 85-92 - Superior
C- 75-84 - Average
D- 70-74 - Inferior
F- 0-69 - Failure

Conduct, Art, Music, Physical Education   S-Satisfactory
                                                                    U-Unsatisfactory

Writing shall not be considered for honor roll eligibility.  Writing grades for grades 1-5 shall be an S (Satisfactory) or an N (Needs Improvement)  Writing grades for grade 6-8 will be integrated with English.

Science and Social Studies for grade 3 shall be an S (Satisfactory) or a U (Unsatisfactory).  As the science texts cover health concepts at each grade level, the science grade for grades 3-8 shall represent performance in science and health.

Letter grade only is to be put on grade card for grades 1-3.  Both letter and numerical grades are to be out on grade card for grades 4-8.

Kindergarten reporting will be in accordance with a locally developed checklist.

Report Cards

     Report cards are sent out each six weeks.  Conferences will be announced on designated days.
Teachers will contact parents as the need arises for other conferences.  An Interim Report will be sent halfway through the six week grading period.  Grades 1-3 will use a letter grade only.  Grades 4-8 will be a numerical and letter grade. 

 
 


Emergency School Closings
     In the event that weather conditions are such that it would be dangerous for school buses to run, school will be closed.  If threatening or adverse conditions occur after the beginning of the school day, announcements will be made on the radio and TV, and school will be dismissed.  Please have an alternate plan for your child if you are at work.

 
 


School Hours
     The student day is from 7:50 A. M. - 3:00 P. M. Monday - Thursday and from 7:50 A. M. - 2:45 P. M. on Friday.  Upon arrival, students should go to the bus duty area for their grade level and should remain in the bus duty area at the close of the school day until their bus is called or until they are called from the office to be picked up.
     Teachers are on bus duty at 7:20 A. M. each morning.  Parents should not leave students unattended prior to this time.

 
 

Afternoon Departure
     Children who will be picked up every day must bring a note from the parent stating that they will be picked up and giving the time of the parent's arrival at school.  The note should be sent to the child's teacher, who will examine the note and pass it to the office.  Children who are only occasionally picked up must bring a note each time they are to be picked up.  Otherwise, the child will be expected  to board his or her regular bus. All children should be picked up in the circle drive at the front of the K-5 entrance.  All students must be picked up by 3:00 P. M.

Morning Drop-off  Point

     Parents who bring their children to school in the mornings should use the circle drive in front of the K-5 entrance as the drop-off point.   School opens at 7:15 A. M. and closes at 3:00 P. M

 
 


Safety/Crisis Drills
     During the school year, student practice procedures to be followed in case a disaster such as a tornado or fire were to occur while students are in school.  A continuous sound of the bell signals a fire drill.  When a signal is given, students should follow procedures that will allow all students to exit the building quickly and safely:

1. Line up quietly in the classroom as directed by the teacher.
2. Exit the building, walking in a single file line and keeping arms folded.
3. After reaching the designated area, without talking, turn and face the building as the teacher checks roll.
4. Stand with arms folded in the line until directed by the teacher to re-enter the building.
The bell ringing intermittently signals a tornado drill.  The following procedures should be adhered to by students when the signal is heard: 
1. Move to the area designated for the student's class, without talking and with arms folded.
2. Sit on the floor with knees against chest, head bent forward, and hands clasped over the back of the head.
3. Sit quietly in this position until directed to do otherwise.
     Other safety drills include bomb threat and lock down.  During such drills, students are to follow the instructions of the teacher.  No talking is permitted during the entire drill.  This allows the staff to clearly address the students if additional information needs to be relayed to the students.  Teachers will be notified via the public address system when drills are complete.

 
 


Bicycles - Walking
     Any students who walk home must bring a note from their parents granting permission for them to walk. 
     For reasons of safety, the school discourages students riding bicycles.  However, if parents wish their child to ride a bicycle to school, they must sent a note giving their approval.

 
 


Dress Code
                                               (Greene County School Board Policy)

In keeping with the educational purpose of this school district, students are expected to dress and groom themselves as individuals with a sense of responsibility.  The district's dress code is established to teach hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards and provide a positive learning environment.  Each student is expected to keep his/her person and his/her clothing clean and neat.  It is expected that each student, while exercising the right to dress and groom himself/herself in an individual way, will also show, through his appearance, a high degree of respect for the standards of decency, cleanliness and style acceptable to the school.  The administration has discretion in determining the appropriateness of dress.  If it is determined that the dress or grooming of a student is inappropriate, the student will be sent home or removed to an alternate setting.  Any class time missed during the time the student has gone home to change will be unexcused. 

A partial list of guidelines include: 

     Shirts, blouses or sweaters, pants/dresses and shoes must be worn at all times. 
     The practice of "sagging" is considered to be gang related symbolism and will not be tolerated. 
     No head apparel, including caps, hats, headbands, bandannas, toboggans, or hair stockings will
     be worn in the building. 
     Clothing shall fit properly and shall not be unreasonably tight or unreasonably baggy. 
     Pants must be worn at the waist. No sagging allowed. 
     Shorts cannot be any shorter than below the extended finger tips when standing. 
     Skirts and dresses cannot be any shorter than 2 inches above the knee. Dresses must
     completely cover the shoulders. 
     No spaghetti straps, tank tops or muscle shirts, are permitted. Bare midriffs, bare shoulders or
     backs, and excessively low cut clothing, along with clothing made of see-through material is
     prohibited. The midriff area must be fully covered at all times. 
     Hair styles, unusual hair color, sideburns, and mustaches must be in good taste, clean and well
     groomed. 
     Clothing that exhibits written, pictorial or implied references to illegal substances, drugs, or
     alcohol, negative slogans, vulgarities, or that which attracts undue attention is prohibited. 
     Prohibited items include: (1) long, large and or heavy chains (2) studded or chained accessories
     and (3) sunglasses, except for health purposes. 
     Leotards, body suits, biking or jogging shorts, and skintight outer materials such as spandex are
     not appropriate. 
     For the safety of the school population, trench coats and dusters will not be allowed. 
     Facial jewelry shall be limited to ears only. 
 

 
 


Visitors
     Adult visitors to the school are welcome at any time.  Visitors for grades K-5  must go to the K-5 office and sign in and visitors for grades 6-8 must go to the Middle School Addition Office (sign in) prior to visiting other areas of the building and must use a visitor's pass.  If the intent of the visit is to meet with a teacher regarding a student, an appointment should be made so that a convenient time can be scheduled, a time when the teacher does not have the responsibility for a classroom full of students.

 
 


Smoking
     Absolutely no smoking or use of tobacco is permitted at school or school functions days, nights, or weekends.

 
 

Articles Prohibited
     Articles that are disruptive to the educational process, such as waterguns, balloons, firecrackers, toys, baseball cards, stereo equipment,  pocket knives, etc. should not be brought to school.  Such articles will be confiscated and the offender will face appropriate disciplinary action.  No gum allowed on school grounds.
     Students shall not possess personal communication devices (cell phones, pagers, etc.) while on school property or while attending a school sponsored activity on or off school property.  A "personal communication device" is a device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message, or otherwise summons or delivers a communication to the possessor.
     A person who discovers a student in possession of a personal communication device shall report the violation to the principal.  The device will be confiscated.  The principal or his/her designee will determine when or if the device will be returned to the student.

 
 

Athletics
     The major sports at Mosheim are:  football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and cheerleading.  The principle objectives are:  recreation, social contact, good sportmanship, permanent interest in sports, development of school spirit and team morale, physical and mental fitness. 
     To represent Mosheim on an athletic team, students must meet the following eligibility rules set up by the school and school board:
1. Student must be a creditable school citizen. Conduct shall be satisfactory in accord with the standards of good discipline.
2. Any student who is retained in the same grade will not be eligible to participate in athletic events
with other schools until he or she is promoted to the next grade.
3. Any pupil that transfers during the school year from one school to another shall not be eligible to participate in athletics for the remainder of the school year unless his/her residence has been changed.
4. A student shall not be 15 years of age before September 1st in order to participate in sports. 
5. Students receiving a letter "U" in conduct will not be allowed to play.

 
 

Bus Rules
1. Students are under the supervision of the bus driver from the time they leave home until they reach school in the morning and from the time they leave school until they reach home in the afternoon.
2. Once a student is seated on a bus, he/she will not change seats without permission.
3. Drivers may assign students permanent seats on the bus. 
4. Students will not be permitted to have any dangerous toys or other items on the bus.  Science specimens which are to be taken to school in glass jars will also be enclosed in cardboard or wooden boxes.  No soft drinks will be permitted on the bus. No water guns or water will be permitted.
5. Students will not use tobacco in any form on the bus.
6. Students will not be excessively noisy on the bus.
7. Students will be disembark from the bus only at their designated destination unless written permission from their parents gives authority for the driver to do otherwise.
8. Buses will not stop at stores. to permit students to make purchases.
9. The principal/asst. principal of a school, on the recommendation of the bus driver, may suspend a student from riding a school bus due to misconduct on the bus.
10. Students will not be permitted to throw any objects while on the bus.
11. Students will pay for any damage done deliberately to the bus.
12. Students will obey the driver without argument.
13. Students will not use vulgar language on the bus.
14. If a student misbehaves on the way to his/her home and refuses to obey the driver, the driver,
when he/she delivers the student home, may refuse to haul the student again until parents go to school and get the matter settled with the principal/asst. principal.  The driver should talk with the parents about such problems. 
15. Science specimens, which are tobe taken to school in glass jars, will also be enclosed in cardboard or wooden boxes.
16. No drinks or food will be permitted on the bus.
      First Consequence: Warning/Notification
      Second Consequence: One day suspension from riding the bus
      Third Consequence: Three days suspension from riding the bus
      Fourth Consequence: Five days  suspension from riding the bus
      Fifth Consequence:  Ten days suspension from riding the bus
      Sixth Consequence:  Permanent suspension from riding the bus

     Video cameras may be used to monitor student behavior on school vehicles transporting students to and from school or extracurricular activities. 

 
 


School-Wide Discipline Policy ( This is a summary.  Actual handbook provides Disciplinary Options/Responses.)
     It is the goal of the Mosheim Elementary School staff to provide the best educational opportunities for all students.  We feel firm, but fair discipline is necessary so that teachers can teach and students can learn without disruption.  In order to provide firm but fair discipline at school, we will be addressing Level I - V offenses based on severity in accordance with the Greene County School Board's Guidelines.

Level I Behaviors
Minor student misbehaviors which impede orderly classroom procedures or interfere with the orderly operation of the school; usually handled by an individual staff member, but sometimes require the intervention of other support personnel.  (Examples – classroom or school disturbances, aggressive behavior, classroom tardiness, cheating and lying, non-defiant failure to do assignments or carry-out directions, harassment)

Level II Behaviors
Misbehaviors whose frequency or seriousness tends to disrupt the learning climate of the school; do not represent a direct threat to the health and safety of others but are serious enough to require corrective action on the part of administrative personnel; usually result from the continuation of Level I misbehaviors.  (Examples – School tardiness, school or class truancy, using forged notes or excuses, disruptive school or classroom behavior, uncooperative behavior, abusive language, inappropriate gestures, possessing pocket knife, possessing over-the-counter drugs, using or possessing fireworks, leaving class/campus without permission, possessing tobacco, possessing cellular phone/paging device, continued Level I behaviors)

Level III Behaviors
Acts directed against persons or property but whose consequences do not seriously endanger the health or safety of others in the school; often result from the continuation of Level II misbehaviors.  (Examples – Fighting, vandalism, stealing, threats to others, severe abusive language, serious harassment, distributing over-the-counter drugs, other acts of aggression, continued Level II misbehaviors)

Level IV Behaviors
Acts which result in violence to another’s person or property or which pose a threat to the safety of others in the school; may be criminal and require administrative actions which result in the immediate removal of the student from school, the intervention of law enforcement authorities and action by the school board.  (Examples – Death threat, extortion, vandalism, theft, possession/sale of stolen property, arson, serious harassment, other acts of violence, unmodified Level III behaviors)

Level V Behaviors
Acts of zero tolerance, including, but not limited to, unlawfully furnishing/selling/possessing unauthorized substances, possession of a gun or dangerous weapon with intent to harm (one year expulsion, which may only be modified by the director of schools and determined on a case-by-case basis) and assault/battery.

Hallway/Bathroom Rules
1. Walk (There is enough time to get to class with running.)
2. Be quiet (Other classes are in session.)
3. Keep hands, feet, and items from touching other students
4. Have hall pass during school day
Consequences
First Consequence:  Warning/Correct Behavior
Second Consequence:  Loss of Privileges
Third Consequence:  Refer to principal/asst principal
Cafeteria Rules
1. Walk
2.Talk quietly (Reasonable tone of voice)
3. Be respectful of others (Appropriate table manners)
4. Make one trip through the cafeteria line
5. Stay seated until dismissed
Consequences
First Consequence:  Warning/Name taken
Second Consequence:  Isolation in cafeteria
Third Consequence:  Selective placement/Designated eating area
Playground Rules
1. Follow teacher directions for playground safety
2. Do not hit, trip or push others
3. Share equipment
4. Respect rights of others
Consequences:
 First Consequence:  Warning/Name taken
Second Consequence:  Lose play time/Isolation
Bus Duty Rules:
1. Go to designated area upon entering building/ and afternoon bus duty
2. Stay seated in your assigned place
3. Talk quietly until quiet time is called
4. Respect the rights of others (Keep feet, hands and object to yourself)
5. No food or drinks allowed in designated bus duty areas.
Consequences:
First Consequence:  Warning/Name Taken
Second Consequence:  Isolation
Third Consequence:  Alternative placement for habitual offenders
Fourth Consequence:   Refer to Office/Contact parent


Character Counts

The purpose of Greene County Schools is to provide the best educational opportunites for students, and thereby to enable them to become successful, productive, and self-sufficient citizens.  Young people must learn how to learn; they must know how to adapt to change; they must understand that learning is life-long.  But even further, they must perceive their duty to contribute to society.
In order to protect and preserve our rich heritage, Greene County Schools agree to join forces with families and community groups to promote the Character Counts program adopted by the Greene County School Board.  The six pillars of character counts are:
* Trustworthy
* Respectful 
* Responsible
* Fair           
* Caring       
* Good Citizen
 
Students will be recognized in various ways to help encourage promotion of these six pillars throughout the school year.
  


Discrimination Statement
Discrimination is against the law. 

      Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits any organization or institution receiving federal funds from discriminating based on race, color, or national origin.  A person cannot be denied the benefits of, or excluded from participating in, any activity or program sponsored by the organization or institution.

            Students shall be provided a learning environment free from sexual,
            racial, ethnic and religious discrimination/harassment.  The
            following guidelines are set forth to protect students from
            discrimination/harassment.

            Student discrimination/harassment will not be tolerated.
            Discrimination/harassment is defined as conduct, advances, gestures or
            words either written or spoken of a sexual, racial, ethnic or religious
            nature which: 

                 1. Unreasonably interfere with the student's work or
                 educational opportunities; or

                 2. Create an intimidating, hostile or offensive learning
                 environment; or

                 3. Imply that submission to such conduct is made an explicit
                 or implicit term of receiving grades or credit; or

                 4. Imply that submission to or rejection of such conduct will
                 be used as a basis for determining the student's grades and/or
                 participation in a student activity. 

            Alleged victims of sexual, racial, ethnic and religious
            discrimination/harassment shall report these incidents immediately
            to a teacher, counselor, or building administrator.  Allegations of 
           discrimination and/or harassment shall be fully investigated by a complaint 
           manager.

Staff Development
Staff Development will be held November 7, 2006 and March 30, 2007.
Test Dates
February 6, 2007- TCAP Writing Assessment Grades 5 & 8
April 2 - 25, 2007 - TCAP Testing Grades 3-8















 

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