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Lovell Middle School

Student Handbook

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Students and parents are responsible for information in this handbook. Take this handbook home and read it over with your parents. Parents, please discuss this handbook with your student so everyone understands the rules and procedures at LMS. Parents are always welcome to stop by and visit or call the principal if you have any questions or comments concerning this handbook and school rules.

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – To the extent possible every pupil of this school district will have equal educational opportunities and shall not be discriminated against regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or religion. No student shall on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age or disability be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted by the District specifically including, but not limited to, access and participation in course offering, athletics, counseling, employment assistance, and extra-curricular activities. The District shall comply with its policy relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age or disability.

WELCOME

We take great pride and pleasure in welcoming you to the new school year. You have the distinct honor of being a member of an excellent student body and attending one of the finest schools in the state of Wyoming. We have a dedicated and outstanding staff here to inspire and guide you throughout your middle school education. We work together as a school community to share our school pride and to help you assume the responsibility that comes with being the best. We welcome parents and community members to visit LMS to see firsthand the great school we have. School spirit and striving toward excellence makes LMS a great place to be.

LMS takes great pride in its academic achievements, athletic teams, music, and extracurricular activities. This success can be directly related to the teaching and learning at LMS. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to students and will help you in any possible way. We provide a "no cut" athletic policy to allow all students an opportunity to participate. Our band and music programs provide an entry level for every student from beginner to advanced. LMS strives for excellence from everyone in the school community. We expect every student

to take advantage of the opportunities provided and to always try your best.

LMS Purpose Statement: Empowering individuals for success in today’s learning and tomorrow’s challenges.

LMS Direction Statement: Committed to the pursuit of individual excellence through reflective practice, analyzing current performance, and striving for success.

LOVELL MIDDLE SCHOOL PEP SONGHail to our conquering heroes, Hail to our victors valient, Hail to our Middle School the leaders of the West. RAH, RAH, RAH. Hail to our Mustang spirit, Hail to our Blue and our White, Hail to our Middle School, We’ll always be the best. RAH, RAH, RAH. (Sung to the tune of “The Victors”. Lyrics by Mrs. Dickson’s 2001-2002 4thperiod Music Technology Class.)

SCHOOL COLORS/MASCOTBlue and White/Mustang

LMS Learning Philosophy

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Middle School is an important bridge between where you came from and where you are going. It can be an exciting time for you to grow and find out what you can really do. You have talents, strengths, knowledge, and skills that are unique to you. You may even have a few weaknesses or challenges. We want to help you be the best you can be, and that is going to take some practice and hard work. Derek Jeter said, “There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” No one that ever accomplished something great did it without some failures and bumps along the way. Even Michael Jordan, one of the all-time greatest basketball players, missed more than 9000 shots, lost almost 300 games, and missed the game-winning shot 26 times in his career.

Who do you want to be? What do you want to accomplish? What will help you achieve your goals and dreams? Your Team! Your team includes a lot of people that only want the best for you. It includes your teachers, your family, and members of your community. Hopefully, you know that the most important member of your team is YOU.

Your Role:

Show Up. Work like you mean it. Persevere and never give up. Ask for help when you need it. You need to be the leader of your team. Only you can decide what is important to you, and only you can decide how hard you are willing to work to succeed. It’s OK to make mistakes along the way to learning, but it’s not OK to not try. Find a way to make learning important in your life. Remember, if it is important to you, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.

Our Role:

We will be your support through failures, and your biggest fans when you succeed. We will challenge you to put in the effort. We will encourage you to give it your all. We will give you multiple opportunities to show us what you have learned. We will push you to be your best!

Redos and Retakes:Albert Einstein said, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” Middle School is a time of firsts: a time of trying new things, a time of learning, and yes, a time of making mistakes. You will have many, many opportunities to learn, make mistakes, and practice to get better, but this will take hard work on your part. Our ultimate goal is that you learn and grow. Therefore, Redos and Retakes are permitted. (See LMS Grading Procedures)

How does it work?

~ We may give you a new version of the original assignment or assessment. In some cases, the redone version might require more of you and be more demanding.

~ You may be asked to prove that relearning took place before the work can be redone. This may include redoing original assignments, doing alternate problem sets, or developing a plan for how you will prepare better this time.

~ Depending on the assignment, you may even be asked to write an explanation or comparison of the two. You may need to explain what is different, or what you learned as a result of redoing the work and/or completing additional work.

~When you take advantage of this opportunity, you will need to hand in the original assignment or assessment with the new one.

~You will need to be committed to making real improvements and striving to learn the concepts. Helen Keller said, “Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.”

What happens when work is not turned in?

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You may be required to come in before and/or after school, or at lunch, to redo any work that is not turned in. We will help you make arrangements with your parent/guardian, or even your coach, in order to safeguard your learning and provide you with multiple opportunities for success. In some cases, you may be required to come in for extra help whether you choose to redo an assignment or not. These times might be set up for relearning of essential skills and concepts that you need. Remember, it takes time and practice to get good at anything!

Follow Through:One consequence of not following through on a plan to redo work is that you have missed out on truly learning that concept; however, if you waste the time of others, there will be other consequences. A quote from Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet says, “I can give you a six-word formula for success: "Think things through - then follow through.”

Ultimately, we want you to have every opportunity to learn and master concepts that will help you in your life. Some students are ready for concepts as soon as they are taught. Some students may need more time to master certain skills. Eric Lindros, a Canadian professional ice hockey player said, “It's not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice that counts; it's what you put into the practice.” We want you to give yourself the best chance possible, so you can look back and know that you gave it all you had. Peyton Manning said, “I never left the field saying I could have done more to get ready.”

Opportunities for You:

Early Morning Tutoring: Monday – Friday at 7:00 a.m.

Flextime: Monday – Thursday 2:43 - 3:21

After School Tutoring: Monday – Thursday until 4:30

Saturday School: Saturday 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Be sure to plan ahead and allow time to plan and carry out your relearning plan. Our recommendation would be to redo an assignment as soon as possible after you receive your grade. Take the initiative early to give yourself the time you’ll need to accomplish tasks.

Deadlines:

**Redone work must be turned in by the following dates to ensure time for grading by the end of each semester:

First Semester January 4th Second Semester May 17th

(Please note: In some cases, special arrangements can be made to redo work that may fall between the above deadlines and the end of each semester.)

“Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.

ABSENCE POLICIES

Regular attendance is of prime importance at all levels in the educational process. All students are expected to attend school in order to maximize the effectiveness of and opportunities provided in the school’s educational program. It is the parents’ responsibility to see that their children attend school regularly. It is

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also the parents’ responsibility to inform the school when their child will not be in school. Absences will be excused when they are arranged for in advance with the parents’ permission and consent or notification is given by the parent to the school prior to the start of school the day following the absence.

Excused absences Any absence, which was verified by appropriate parent notification and/or permission, will be considered excused.

**Each student is allowed a maximum of 10 excused absences each semester. Once a student exceeds 10 excused absences they will be required to do makeup time, unless otherwise notified by the principal.

Unexcused absences Once a student exceeds 10 excused absences for the semester, each absence will count as an unexcused absence. Students are required to have one of the following for it to be considered excused: 1) a doctor’s excuse, 2) administrative approval for a family emergency. Any student with ten or more absences will be required to have one of the above reasons or the absence will count as an unexcused absence.

Truancy is an absence during school hours or from school property without approval from a school administrator. A truancy differs from an unexcused absence in one of two ways: 1) the absence is without parent knowledge or consent, 2) the absence is considered beyond the definition of an unexcused absence by the school administrator. A truancy counts as an unexcused absence. The procedure for a truancy is as follows:

A. First -Second-Third-Fourth Offenses(1) After a hearing with the student, parents are notified as soon as possible.(2) Student will be assigned Saturday School.(3) SRO notified. Truancy report filed.

B. Fifth Offense(1) After a hearing with the student, parents are notified as soon as possible.(2) Student will be assigned Saturday School.(3) SRO notified. The student is now considered habitually truant. SRO will notify the county attorney as

per state law.

When the Board of Trustees determines that a child is a habitual truant, (“Habitual truant” means any child with five (5) or more unexcused absences in any one (1) school year), the Board or its attendance officer shall notify the district attorney, who shall then initiate proceedings in the interest of the child, under the Juvenile Court Act.

ABSENCE PROCEDURES

If you are absent from school, your parent or guardian should call the school office by 8:00 AM to report the absence. If they were unable to call, when the student returns to school a written excuse from the parent must be brought to the office the day of their return.

When you know you’ll be missing school in advance, please use the pre-arranged absence process described below. For a pre-arranged absence to be excused, prior administrative approval is required.

Pre-Arranged absence process: 1) A parent writes a note explaining the absence as to when, where, and how long. This must be done ONE DAY OR MORE PRIOR TO THE ABSENCE. 2) You take the note to the office and get a pre-arranged absence form. 3) You take the form to ALL your teachers. 4) The teacher assigns the work and the due date. 5) You are responsible to complete all work listed on the pre-arranged absence slip. You have two days for every day you miss to make up the work.

**STUDENT ATTENDANCE

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Students who are absent from school may participate in activities and school practices if:

1. The student is absent due to illness and they are in attendance the last school period of the student’s day.

2. The student’s parent has prearranged the absence with the principal.

3. The student is absent the whole day before travel and it is an excused absence or prearranged absence ( i.e. the student is sick all day Friday they may travel on Saturday).

(This rule does not apply to any school activity that’s part of the curriculum i.e. such as music concerts, field trips, school plays, or activities such as school dances, or pep assemblies.

TARDIES

Prompt and regular attendance in class is important for all students’ education. Students are marked as “Tardy” if they are not in the classroom when the bell rings. To promote prompt attendance and effective learning, Lovell Middle School has instituted the following tardy policy:

Students are allowed to have 5 tardies in each individual class. Student will owe 15 minutes of detention time for each tardy over the allotted 5 per class. Tardies will be reviewed on a weekly basis and students will be given one week to make up their time. If they do not make up their time within a week, they will be assigned a Saturday detention to complete their makeup time. (If you are more than 10 minutes late for a class, you will be counted absent for that class period.)

ACCIDENTS

You must report any accident you have at school to your teacher or the office.

BACKPACKS

You are permitted to bring backpacks to school, but backpacks must remain in lockers during the school day with the exception of PE class.

BICYCLES

If you ride a bicycle to school, bring a padlock, locking chain, etc. to secure it to the bike rack.

SKATEBOARDS, SKATES, ETC.

Due to insurance implications, storage problems, theft, and possible injuries to both the users of skateboards, skates, (and alike devices) or innocent bystanders, these devices will not be allowed on school grounds. Such devices brought to school will be confiscated and returned at the discretion of the principal.

BUS CONDUCT

If you ride a bus, all school rules apply. Riding a bus is a privilege, and it can be taken away. If you receive a bus conduct report for violation of any of the rules, the consequence will be as follows per offense:

(1) A verbal warning with a written copy sent home to parents;(2) One week loss of privilege, conference with student - report sent home to parents;(3) Two weeks loss of privilege, conference with student - report sent home to parents;(4) Loss of bus riding privileges for the remainder of the school year, conference with student - report

sent home to parents.

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In all bus conduct cases consequences are at the discretion of the principal. You are also subject to any consequences as specified in the LMS disciplinary code.

CHEATING POLICY

At LMS we emphasize the cooperative effort of all students. We want students to help one another. However, it will be considered cheating if you copy work on an assignment or test which should be done individually. Both the student doing the copying, and the student who willingly and knowingly cooperates in letting his/her work be copied will be considered cheating. Plagiarism will also be considered cheating. Once a student is found to have cheated or plagiarized the teacher will determine the consequence for that particular action. The principal reserves the right to use his/her discretion in any situation.

CLOSED CAMPUS POLICY

LMS is a Closed Campus. You may leave only with permission from the office. You Parents must sign students out in the office when you a student leaves for any reason, and you students must sign in when you they return to school the same day. If written arrangements are made by a parent in advance, you may leave for lunch. If you arrive on campus and leave school property without permission, you will be considered in violation of the Closed Campus Policy. If you are in violation of the Closed Campus Policy, you will be verbally warned, notification will be sent to your parents, and it may be handled as a major disciplinary and/or truancy.

CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED PRAYER

At no time shall a student or staff member be prevented or denied participation in constitutionally protected prayer in Big Horn County School District #2 schools.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

Prior to working for the District, all employees and volunteers must consent to or provide the necessary documentation to allow for a criminal background check.

BEHAVIOR

LMS has established Positive Behavior Expectations all students are expected to follow. When students choose not to follow those expectations we hold them accountable for their actions. At LMS we believe in natural consequences and restorative practices. Included in the next pages you can see a menu with examples of our expectations and possible consequences. These consequences will vary based on the situation and circumstance. At LMS we work hard to hold students accountable, while trying to address the root of the problem and provide solutions for the future.

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Lovell Middle School Expectations MatrixBe Respectful! Be Accountable! Be Safe!

Classroom Commons/Lunch Bathrooms Hallways Library/Computer Lab

School(All School Grounds, Locker Rooms, Activity Trips, etc.)

Respectful

Follow directions Raise your hand Be on time Use appropriate language

gestures, and voice levels Keep your hands, feet, and

other objects to yourself Cell phones/electronics

allowed outside the classroom before or after school

Follow directions/listen to staff

Use good table manners

Keep food on your tray or in your mouth

Avoid pressuring others for food

Cell phones/electronics allowed outside the classroom before or after school

Respect the privacy of others

Keep the facilities clean

Cellphones & electronics allowed outside the classroom before or after school

Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself

Observe personal bubble space

Listen to staff in hallway Use appropriate

language, gestures, and voice levels


Follow directions Use appropriate

language, gestures, and voice levels

Treat equipment and books with respect


Follow directions/listen to staff

Use appropriate language, gestures, and voice levels

Be in specified areas Be respectful in actions,

dress, and words Cell phones/electronics

allowed outside the classroom before or after school

Accountable

Be an active listener and learner

Come to class prepared and leave backpacks in lockers

Be on time Give your best effort Access only appropriate

websites and apps

Push in your chair and clean area

Leave books in lockers at lunch

Keep food in Commons area

Do your business and leave

Throw trash in the trash can

Wash your hands

Carry a signed hall pass/planner

Be where you are supposed to be

Use your own locker and keep it locked

Keep hallways clean

Follow Library, Computer Lab, and classroom rules

Access only appropriate websites and apps

Put trash in appropriate places

Treat buildings, grounds, and property with respect

Be accountable for your actions, dress, and words

Safe Keep your hands, feet, and

other objects to yourself Promote a safe

environment with no judgment, name-calling, or disrespect

Report problems and


Wait in line for your turn

Report problems and incidents, etc. to the

Report problems, vandalism, etc. to the office

Walk on the right side of the hallway


Avoid pushing, shoving, tripping, and spitting

Food or drink kept away from computers or books

Enter and exit appropriately

Report problems and incidents, etc.

Keep your actions appropriate and safe by keeping your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself

Keep school drug free and weapon free

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incidents, etc. to classroom teacher or para

office Locker combinations stay personal

Report problems and incidents. to the office

to the office Report problems and incidents, etc. to the office

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Level 1Behaviors that affect the

student and/or othersIncidental Violation

(Non-referred/Non-recorded)

Level 2Behaviors that affect others

Minor Violation(Non-referred/Recorded)

Level 3Behaviors that affect others

and/or the environmentMajor Violation

(Referred/Recorded)

Level 4Behaviors that cause

harm or are illegalIllegal Violation

(Referred/Record)

Not following directions Not raising hand Using inappropriate voice

levels Sleeping Whining/complaining Being disruptive/making

inappropriate or distracting noises

Tardiness (Refer to Tardy Policy)

Not keeping hands, feet, and other objects to self

Not coming to class prepared Carrying backpack to class Running in hallways Not using good table manners

(burping, not using silverware correctly, not pushing in chair, not cleaning up after self, etc.)

Not waiting for your turn in line

Not keeping facilities, grounds, etc. clean

Loitering in the bathroom Not keeping food in Commons Not leaving books and items

in locker at lunch Other:

Inappropriate cell phone/electronic use

Accessing inappropriate websites or apps

Using inappropriate language and gestures

Not keeping food on tray or in mouth

Not respecting others’ privacy in bathrooms

Not listening to all staff when given directions

Not carrying a signed hall pass/planner

Name-calling and disrespect Not being where you’re

supposed to be when you are supposed to be there

Not treating equipment and books with respect (keep food and drink away)

Messing with someone else’s locker

Kicking, hitting, shoving, tripping, pushing, spitting, etc.

Public displays of affection (PDA)

Lying/cheating Other:

Vandalism Bullying/harassment

(cyber-bullying also) Defiance Property

Destruction/misuse Theft Forgery Plagiarism Skipping class De-pantsing Drawing or writing about

inappropriate content Taking pictures/videos

without consent Direct, inappropriate

language and gestures Fighting/physical

aggression Other:

Sexual harassment Alcohol or tobacco

use/possession Drug use/possession Weapon use/possession Truancy Arson Bomb threat Extreme property

damage/vandalism Property misuse (false

fire alarm) Combustibles Assault/threats Other:

Level 1

Consequences may include:

Level 2


Level 3


Level 4


Visual que Proximity Verbal warning Apology of action Make-up time/detention Tutoring assigned; monitored

by observing staff Parent contact

Visual que Proximity Verbal warning Apology of action Recorded/documented in PS Make-up time/detention Tutoring assigned Loss of privilege Office referral Behavior contract Adm./parent/student/teacher

conference Lunch Duty Saturday school

Apology of action Tutoring assigned Make-up time/Detention Restorative justice Loss of privilege Office referral Behavior contract Adm./parent/student/

teacher conference Saturday school In-school suspension SRO Community Service School Service

Apology of action Adm./parent/student/

teacher conference In-school suspension Out of school Suspension SRO Community Service School Service

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Internet/Computer ViolationsTechnology User Agreement will be enforced. Student use of technology is to be school related.

Code: JICFA

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING

I. Purpose: The Safe School Climate Act (W.S. §§21-4-311 through 21-4-315) prohibits harassment, intimidation or bullying of students in Wyoming public schools. It is the intent of Big Horn County School District #2 to adopt this policy in compliance with the Safe School Climate Act.

II. Definitions: The following definitions shall apply to this policy: Harassment, intimidation or bullying means any

intentional gesture; intentional electronic communication; or intentional written, verbal or physical act

occurring or received at school that a reasonable person under the circumstances should know will have the effect of:

1. Harming a student physically or emotionally, damaging a student’s property or placing a student in reasonable fear of personal harm or property damage;

2. Insulting or demeaning a student or group of students causing substantial disruption in, or interference with, the orderly operation of the school; or

3. Creating an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student or a group of students through sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive behavior.

School includes A classroom or other location on school premises; A school bus or other school-related vehicle; A school bus stop; An activity or event sponsored by a school, whether or not it is held on school premises;

and Any other program or function where the school is responsible for the child.

III. Prohibition: No person shall engage in: Harassment, intimidation or bullying; or Reprisal or retaliation against a victim, witness or person who reports information about an act

of harassment, intimidation or bullying.

IV. Reporting and Investigation: Procedures shall be developed for reporting, documenting and investigating acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying consistent with the following: All reports of harassment, intimidation, and bullying shall be promptly screened and, when

appropriate, investigated by the principal or his/her designee. Anonymous reports shall be received via in writing by any school staff, or telephonically by any

school staff. The investigatory process and outcome shall be documented in a written report. If harassment, intimidation or bullying conduct is substantiated, the report shall include a

strategy to protect a victim from further incidents of prohibited conduct.

V. Consequences: Consequences and appropriate remedial actions consistent with Board Policies referencing staff and student conduct may be imposed on: Any person found to have committed an act of harassment, intimidation or bullying; Any person found to have made a false accusation, report or complaint of harassment,

intimidation or bullying; or Any person found to have engaged in reprisal or retaliation.

VI. Publication: Each school shall make this policy available to the public and shall engage parents, students, and staff in discussion regarding intimidation, harassment, and bullying in schools.

VII. Professional development: Information regarding the school district’s policy against harassment, intimidation or bullying shall be incorporated into the professional development programs.

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VIII. Model forms: Model forms shall be adopted for use to facilitate compliance with this policy.

IX. Bullying prevention: Each school within the district shall include bullying prevention information in the curriculum and/or in the school wide behavioral support system.

Adoption Date: August 11, 2014

Physical or Verbal Abuse Toward a School Adult

If you exhibit any physical or verbal abuse toward any school adult, including any threats, you will be subject to the consequences for Major Offenses, and a parent conference will be held to review the individual situation. Any additional consequences will be at the discretion of the principal.

Possession of Weapons

In the event that a weapon or semblance of a gun, knife or instrument, that by the principal’s evaluation may cause damage or harm to others, is in your possession, you will be in violation of the LMS weapons possession rule. For the violation of the above stated rule, the following procedure will be followed:1. Your parents will be notified and a conference will be required.2. The police will be notified and you will be subject to any legal consequences.3. You will be subject to the consequences for Major Offenses at the discretion of the principal, with the

possibility of an expulsion recommendation to the school board.

Drug or Alcohol Offenses

In cases of drug/alcohol or controlled substance possession, use, or under the influence, while you are on district property or attending a district activity, you will be suspended from school for 10 days with the possibility of an expulsion recommendation to the Board after an administrative review. In all drug/alcohol related incidents, the police will be notified.

Dispensing of any medications (including purported alcohol or drug-like products) to other students, or unauthorized possession/use of any medications, (including purported alcohol or drug-like products) may be treated as a drug/alcohol offense at the discretion of the principal.

In case of drug/alcohol or controlled substance possession, use, or under the influence, while being a participant in any organized school activity you will be subject to the Big Horn County School District #1 and #2 Substance Abuse Drug Testing Policy.

After-School ActivitiesStudent behavior at all school activities is governed by the discipline code specified in this handbook. You will not be allowed to attend an after-school activity (including practices) if you are in ISS or OSS on the day of the activity.

ELIGIBILITY

To represent Lovell Middle School in any activity the pupil must be eligible under the following rules. The student shall be a regularly enrolled school pupil in the appropriate grade setting. The student must carry a regular program of at least (7 solids) and must pass all courses. The student shall have a passing grade for the semester in all classes to be determined on the basis of two (2) week failure reports. A student must have passed all of the necessary units of work the previous semester to allow them to practice or participate in an activity. Deficiencies, including incompletes, conditions and failures from a previous semester may be made up during the following semester or summer. Students are ineligible until deficiencies are made up and approved by the principal. No student shall participate under an assumed name. The principal or designee shall accompany participants to all activities. No unauthorized people will be transported to or from school

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activities. No school or agency of the school may give an award, or merchandise in excess of $250.00 per year. In case an outside agency wished to present an additional award, it is recommended that such procedure be cleared through the Executive Secretary of the Wyoming Activities Association. In no case may an award be given where advertising or other commercial interests are involved. There shall be no interscholastic activities held on Sunday. Wednesday night has been designated as activity free night. No activities or practices shall be held after 7 p.m.

Home School Student’s Eligibility: Home schooled students require adherence to BGH#2 policies for substance abuse and eligibility. The home schooled student in activities must complete all of the required activity participation requirements for substance abuse and must adhere to random substance abuse sampling or they will not be allowed to participate in any BHG#2 activities. When randomly selected for drug testing, home schooled students must come to the school within an hour of notification. If they refuse to come to the school within the specified time, or refuse to participate in the testing, the District Drug Policy will be enforced. The Home schooled student’s parents must submit to the respective school office documentation verifying their child’s grades by the progress reporting deadline. If the student’s documentation of their progress is not submitted in order to demonstrate they are eligible the student will be ineligible.

Eligibility Check:

• The secretary will pull grades from Power School every other Thursday at noon starting with the third Thursday of each semester.

• A letter will be mailed home to parents notifying them if their student has a failing grade. This serves as a warning that the student will become ineligible if they do not raise their grade by the following Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

• If the student does not raise their grade to passing, they will be ineligible for a week, serving from Thursday a.m., until the following Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.

• At the next scheduled eligibility check, if the student still has an “F” they will continue being ineligible until the following Wednesday. Thus serving two weeks in a row.

DRESS CODE

The way we dress has implications on how we behave. Because we strive to create an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and not distracting or threatening to others who attend or work at LMS the following dress code is required:

• Clothing will be worn in the manner for which it was intended as determined by administration;

• Clothing or jewelry which is deemed offensive or counter to a safe and drug free school is not allowed.

• No hats or bandanas allowed;

• no undergarments showing or lack of undergarments; no revealing or inappropriate tank tops

• no revealing/inappropriate spaghetti straps or halter tops;

• no pajamas, loungewear, costumes or disguise (except special dress up days decided by the principal).

• Clothing must be at least fingertip length

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• No skin or undergarments may be showing above the fingertip length, including revealing holes in pants.

• Stretch, lycra, spandex or nylon tights or leggings, leotards, biker pants, or underwear worn as an outer garment are prohibited unless they are worn with dress code appropriate shorts, skirts, dress, or pants (fingertip length).

• Shoes must be worn.

• Activity participants are allowed to wear uniforms designed for and appropriate for that activity approved by the coach and activities director.

• Body paint is prohibited at all home events and student fans are required to adhere to the dress code and all other school rules the only exception will be hats.

• Appropriate face paint is allowed.

• Students are to adhere to the dress code at school dances and other school sponsored activities. If it is not the student will be asked to follow the dress code or leave.

FINES

Fines will be assessed to students for school property which is lost or damaged. All fines must be paid on or before the last day of school. As outlined by the Wyoming Education Code: "No credit for a course which has been completed successfully shall be denied a student who has earned it, provided such credit shall not be deemed earned until payment has been made for all indebtedness due to the school district." Thus, access to grades will not be allowed until the fines are paid.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Students are discouraged from bringing valuable items to school, as we can’t be responsible if they are lost or stolen. Video or music players may not be used at school, as they are not conducive to a good educational environment. However they may be permitted on the bus for activities at the discretion of the coach or sponsor. Any items considered a nuisance or interfering with the educational process must be kept in a student’s locker or they will be confiscated and returned at the discretion of the principal.

If parents deem it necessary, cell phones which are turned off may be kept in lockers during school hours. Any cell phone found on a student or used during school hours will be confiscated and returned at the discretion of the principal.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

Emergency drills are held once a month during the school year. When a drill is initiated, students are to follow procedures as rapidly, cautiously, and quietly as possible, and return to your class work in a similar manner after the drill is over. A plan emergency drill procedure is provided in each classroom. If the emergency drill begins while students are in the hall, they need to follow the procedures to the best of their ability, and then when they are safe, they remain where they are until the signal to return to class is given. Order is essential to ensure the safety of everyone. Many different drills will be conducted during the school year as specified in the school district’s Emergency Procedures Handbook.

GRADING PROCEDURES

Weighted Grades - 4 Categories Summative Assessments – 60% of final grade

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Formative Assessments – 25% of final grade Formative Practice – 15% of final grade FYI (for your information) – no grade attached, just informative

Possible examples of each category: Summative Assessments – District Assessments, Chapter Tests, End of unit projects, labs,

performances, etc. Formative Assessments – Quizzes, Concept Checks, etc. Formative Practice – Daily work, practice/homework such as Daily Math, Daily Science, Current

Events, etc. FYI (for your information) – Something done in class or assigned for home – not part of grade, just

informative

Late Work All Formative (Practice and Assessment) can be turned in late for full credit. Students have until

the end of current unit to submit late work. All Summative Assessments can be redone for full credit. Students have until the end of the

semester by the final redo/retake date to submit redone work (Teachers may require relearning and/or completion of past formative work which will not result in more credit for the relearning items). Summative Assessments may be different than original assessment.

Zeros Missing Formative or Summative items will be put into PowerSchool as “Missing only” without a

“0” for one week. After one week, a zero will be put in PowerSchool.

Redos/Retakes Staff will use a Common Redo/Retake Form with slight variations appropriate to content areas.

Teachers must update their PowerSchool grade books by noon every Thursday to reflect all work that has been submitted during the previous week, this includes redone work.

*Students must have all work submitted by the end of the day Wednesday for it to be entered into PowerSchool by Thursday at noon.

*No Extra Credit Allowed

Report cards will be issued following each semester grading period. Students and their parents can also access their grades anytime using the internet and PowerSchool. Check with the office to obtain their user id and password. Students and their parents will be notified every two weeks if a student is failing in any classes.

GRADING SCALE

A – Superior 90-100

B – Very Good 80-89

C – Average 70-79

D – Below Average 65-69

F – Failing 0-64

INC - Incomplete

Summer School: Credit Recovery/Skill Booster

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Credit Recovery is required for students who have failed to attain a D or better in ANY of their classes. Students will be required to complete a work packet put together by their teacher in order to recover the credit for that class.

Skill Booster is a summer school session recommended to students who could benefit from additional instruction in math or reading, in an effort to reduce summer academic loss.

Standards & Benchmarks

State and District standards and benchmarks are addressed in each content area. Teachers will cover these with students.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

If you have a concern and/or complaint, resolve the situation in the following manner:1. Contact the individual teacher.2. Contact the principal.3. If the principal cannot resolve the situation, contact the superintendent of schools.4. If the superintendent cannot resolve the situation, contact the Board of Education.

HONOR ROLL

The Honor Roll is published at the end of each semester. All students having a 3.0 grade point average and above, with no D’s, are listed on one of the Honor Rolls.

Straight A - 4.0Scholastic - 3.62 – 3.99Merit - 3.0 – 3.61

LEP STUDENTS

All Limited English Proficient (LEP) students will be assessed annually in their English oral language, reading, and writing skills.

LOCKERS

Lockers are school property and can be searched at the discretion of the principal. Students will be assigned a locker at the beginning of the year. DO NOT SHARE YOUR LOCKER, OR TELL ANYONE ELSE YOUR COMBINATION! NO LOCKER ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE CHANGED; PROTECT YOUR COMBINATION!!

All PE lockers are required to have a lock. It is the student’s responsibility to bring a lock and keep the key or combination private.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found articles are to be turned into the main office. Check in the office if you have lost something. Keeping a lost item which is not yours is considered stealing.

LUNCHTIME POLICIES

1. Students can deposit money into their account at the office. The price of lunch will be published each fall before the new school year begins.

2. Follow LMS lunch expectations/procedures when in the lunchroom.4. If a student goes home for lunch, they must have written permission from a parent filed in the office and

sign in and out.

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Lunch ExpectationsStudents will be expected to follow the LMS Behavior Code whether they are in class or at lunch. This includes no bullying behaviors.

Free Lunches and Reduced-Price Lunches Application forms may be obtained in the office. A determination will be made as to whether or not the family qualifies upon receipt of the application. All information regarding free and reduced lunch is confidential.

Our lunch is an OFFER vs. SERVE program. In order to be compliant the following rules must apply:

1. You must take the entrée2. You may refuse up to 2 items that are offered for lunch3. A smaller portion may be requested4. Lunch is priced as a unit

MEDICATIONS

No one at school may dispense medications to you without written permission from a parent. The school provides a limited variety of over-the-counter medications which are kept in the nurse’s office. If students need to use non-prescription medication that the school does not carry, bring a parent permission note and the medication to the school office upon arrival at school. Parent note: The parent permission note must include student's full name, medication name and dosage, reason medication is needed, time to be taken, date(s) to be taken, and parent signature. Medication: Medications must be in the original containers. ALL medications must be kept in the nurse’s office.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS – A Medication Authorization Form (available in the office) must be signed by a parent/guardian, physician, and school nurse before prescription medication may be given at school. If the medication is needed for less than 1 week, written permission from a parent/guardian will be sufficient. The medication must be brought to the school office upon your arrival at school and must be in the original pharmacy container.

EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS – Students who have potentially life threatening conditions may arrange with the school nurse to carry emergency medications, such as epinephrine and inhalers. A written authorization must be obtained from the parent, medical provider, and school nurse. Without this on file, you are not allowed to carry these medications. Medication Authorization Forms are available in the nurse’s office. It is the responsibility of the student to report each instance of self-administration to the school nurse or health office staff.

A new Medication Authorization Form must be signed and submitted at the beginning of the school year if medication is continued from one year to the next.

If you will need access to a medication while on a school trip, please contact the nurse so that proper arrangements can be made.

Dispensing of any medications (including purported alcohol or drug-like products) by a student to other students, or unauthorized possession/use of any medications, (including purported alcohol or drug-like products) may be treated as a drug/alcohol offense at the discretion of the principal.

PLANNER

If you are in the hallway during class time, you must have your official pass in your planner. You may only use your own pass. Passes must be in your planner to be a valid pass. Forging a signature will be reason for disciplinary action.

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Students out of class without a pass will be asked to go back to class immediately.

Students will need a signed pass to use the office phone, restroom during class, to see the nurse, to see another teacher, or to leave class for any reason.

PERSONNEL RECORDS

Information regarding a teacher’s certification, educational background and teaching experience may be released to a parent requesting such information. This policy only applies if the school, in which the teacher is assigned, was named a “school in need of improvement” by the Wyoming Department of Education.

PETS

For student and staff safety, pets and/or other animals shall not be allowed in the school buildings. Exceptions would be for service animals, for assemblies, for school curricula and enrichments. At no time should pets or other animals be allowed to ride in buses or other district vehicles. An exception will be made for service animals.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSES

An injury or illness for any P.E. restrictions will require a doctor's statement which would include the nature of the injury or illness, what activity restrictions are recommended, and the period of time these restrictions will be in effect. All notes regarding P.E. excuses must be submitted to your PE teacher and the office.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Students are asked to choose courses carefully. Schedule changes may only be made with approval of the teacher whose class you are leaving, the teacher whose class you are entering, your parent(s) and the principal. These requests may only be made by students within the first week of the semester, all other schedule changes must be initiated by school personnel.

STAFF CONDUCT

Code: GBEB

The board reaffirms one of the oldest beliefs in education: One of the best methods of instruction is that of setting a good example. The board expects that the staff of the district will strive to set the kind of example for students that will serve them well in their own conduct and behavior which will contribute toward an appropriate school atmosphere. To that end, in dress, conduct, and interpersonal relationships, all staff should recognize that they are being continuously observed by students and that their actions and demeanor will be reflected in the conduct of the students.

The relationship between the teacher and the students should be one of cooperation, understanding, and mutual respect. The teacher has a responsibility to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning, and to motivating each student to perform to his/her capacity. The teacher will strive to secure individual and group discipline, and should be treated with respect by the students. Teachers should extend to students the same respect and courtesy which they, as staff members, have a right to demand. Although it is desired that teachers have a sincere interest in students as individuals, partiality must be avoided and teacher-pupil friendship must be on a teacher-pupil basis.

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STUDENT RECORDS

Big Horn County School District #2 and its respective schools will comply with the regulations of the No Child Left Behind Act. In accordance with the Act, the District will provide armed forces recruiters and institutions of higher education with access to secondary school students’ names, addresses, and telephone listings. A student or his/her parents may request that this information not be released. The District will notify parents and students of this option annually.

STUDENT SERVICES

Counseling

If a student wants to see the counselor, he/she may do so by contacting the counselor or the main office. Teachers who believe a student has a particular need or problem may refer that student to the counselor. Students must have a pass to see the counselor unless it is an emergency.

Library ServicesAccess Students must have a pass to enter the Library during class time. Students may access the library before and after school. Students may be asked to leave when they do not display appropriate behaviors or when a teacher

has reserved the library for class time.

Check-out Policies Students are encouraged to check out no more than 5 items at a time; however, exceptions may be

made. Books are checked out for a period of 2 weeks and may be renewed 2 times, with or without the book. Magazines may be checked out overnight. Reference and reserved books must be used in the Library. Fines must be paid and overdue materials must be returned before students may check out of

school.

Fines/Overdues Overdue fines will not be accessed. Books that are damaged will be accessed a fine according

to the librarian’s judgment. Students, who have lost books, or return books damaged beyond repair, will be fined the original price of the book.

Library/Media Center

The library has books, e-books, reference materials and periodicals available for staff and students. The library is open from 7:45-3:45 Monday-Thursday and from 7:45-12:40 on Fridays. Students need a pass signed by a teacher or the office in order to come to the library on their own. Teachers may sign up to bring their entire class for various activities. Library materials are ordered every two months. If you have requests, please let the librarian know. Inter-library loans between district libraries can be arranged if there is a book in another building

you would like to check out. No fines are charged for overdue books, but students must pay for lost or damaged materials.

Card Catalog To browse our collection from anywhere, please use http://library.bgh2.k12.wy.us/

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http://library.bgh2.k12.wy.us/

To check out an e-book, go to the FollettShelf at the above link, or use the Brytewave app on your iPad.

To check out an e-book, your user name and password is the same as your network user name and password.

Databases and Research Information Wyoming provides free use of a variety of databases at www.gowyld.net. You do not need a username or password to use these databases when you are at school, but

when you are home, you can use WYOSCHOOL for the user name and WYLD for the password.

Please see the school website for helpful links.

SCHOOL NURSE

The School Nurse’s office is in the main office. You must have a pass to come to the nurse’s office. If you have any new medical conditions or injuries during the year, it is your responsibility to notify the school nurse.

STUDENT COUNCIL

The Mustang Council is an official school organization made up of students from each grade. The Mustang Council plans school service activities, fundraisers, and other activities as deemed appropriate. Students must remain academically eligible for participation in Mustang Council.

SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION, SATURDAY SCHOOLSaturday School: A violation of school rules may result in Saturday School as a consequence. Students should come prepared to work. If the student’s behavior/productivity is unacceptable during their Saturday School assignment, another Saturday School or further consequence may be assigned. This assignment will be determined by the principal and communicated to the student and parent.

Suspension (Out-of-School): Some infractions of school rules or excessive repetition of infractions will result in a suspension from school for up to 10 school days. Suspension dates count as an unexcused absence. A suspended student may not be on any school district property or attend or be involved any school sponsored activity during suspension dates.

Expulsion: If the continuation of a student in school would clearly be detrimental to the education, welfare, safety or morals of others or (s)he poses an imminent danger to him/herself or other students, that student will be recommended for expulsion to the Board.

TELEPHONES

There is a phone in the office for student use when accompanied by a signed pass. Students may not have pagers or other such devices at school. Students are not to use telephones in the classrooms.

Tutoring Outside Class Time

Tutoring before, after school and during lunch will be provided most school days. Early Morning Tutoring begins at 7:00 in the library on most school days. Lunch Tutoring (or access to computers) is in the library between 11:00 and 11-40, Monday-

Thursday. After-School Tutoring runs from 3:25- 4:30, Monday-Thursday. The location depends on the teacher

in charge.

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TRANSFER TO OTHER SCHOOLS

If a student is going to move during the school year, they must get a check-out form from the office and complete it prior to checking-out. Information concerning the new school should be left with the office.

VALUABLES

Students should keep all valuables at home and carry only enough money for lunch. If students need to bring something valuable or a large amount of money to school for an unavoidable reason, leave it in the office for safekeeping.

VISITORS

All visitors must check in through the main office and get a visitor’s pass. Any visitor without a pass will be asked to return to the office. We do not allow student visitors at LMS except when it is an organized school sponsored activity approved by the principal.

This handbook is provided as a general outline of the policies and procedures at Lovell Middle School. Due to size limitations, not every contingency can be written in one handbook. Administration reserves the right to handle individual situations on a case by case basis to be in compliance with state laws, school district policies, and common sense. This allows for a general structure to be provided within the context of decision making with the best interests of students’ safety and education in mind.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

MAKEUP TIME SHEET

Student’s Name:

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Make Up Time Must be Done: outside of regular class time: Before School Lunch Time After School Saturday School

Any forgeries on the following form will result in Automatic Saturday Detention and be considered a breaking of the attendance contract, which will result in the student losing the credit in the class they were making up the time for.

Make Up Time Required:

To Be Made Up By:

Start Time________End Time __________Total _________

Teacher Signature________________ Date ______________


































Teacher Signature_____________ Date ______________

MAKEUP TIME SHEET

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Student’s Name:

Make Up Time Must be Done: outside of regular class time: Before School Lunch Time After School Saturday School

Any forgeries on the following form will result in Automatic Saturday Detention and be considered a breaking of the attendance contract, which will result in the student losing the credit in the class they were making up the time for.

Make Up Time Required:

To Be Made Up By:





































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