Faculty and Staff Handbook2013-2014

SOUTH SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL101 SOUTH WINTER PARK DRIVECASSELBERRY, FLORIDA 32707

Office: 407-746 – 1350Fax: 407-746-1420

Guidance: 407-746-1354Fax: 407-746-1313

www.ssms.scps.k12.fl.us

MIA COLEMAN-BAKER, PrincipalJULIE CIOCCA, Assistant PrincipalBRENDAN BESS, Assistant Principal

RAFAEL FERNANDEZ, DeanLINION GRACE, DeanDIANE TAYLOR, Dean

The contents of this handbook are supplemental to Seminole County Public Schools’ Staff Handbook. South Seminole Middle School employees are responsible for adhering to the procedures and policies in both handbooks.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Absences of Faculty and Staff 2 Assembly Procedures 2 Broadcasting: 2-3 Weekly Bulletin - “Hurricane Weekly” Announcements – TV and Intercom School Calendar - Zimbra PTA Newsletter -“Hurricane Watch” Chaperones, Dividends and Volunteers 3 Clinic and Student Medications 3 Computer Use / Concerns 3-4 Copying Materials for Classroom Use 4 Courier Information 4 Discipline Procedures 4-7 Duty Hours 7-8 Emergency Procedures 8 Facilities (Maintenance / Custodial / Security) 8 Field Trip Policy and Procedures 8-9 Grade/Attendance Book Policy 9-11 Grading Policy 12 Hospitality Fund 12-13 Lesson Plans/Nine-Week Course Outlines 13 Media Center 13-14 Meetings 14-15 Monies Procedures 115-16 Movies 16 Office Hours 16 Parent/Teacher Conferences 16 Professional Development 17 Property Inventory 17 Releasing Students for Early Dismissal 18 Responsibilities: Faculty and Staff 18-20 Smoking on Campus 20 Student Incentives 20-21 Supervision Duties 21 Telephone Usage 21-22 Textbooks and Inventory Procedures 23 Visitors on Campus 23 Appendices: Additional Faculty and Staff Responsibilities

2 ABSENCES

If a teacher is going to be absent, he/she must call the automated CALL PLUS program at 407-746-1338, make this call as early as possible but before 7:00 am the day of the absence. The system is in operation 24 hours a day. ONLY if the CALL PLUS system is down, call Marilyn Leenen at 407-746-1360

If a teacher knows in advance that he/she will be absent (conferences, trainings, meetings, personal leave…), paperwork should be obtained from Laura Richards and completed before calling the system. CALL PLUS may be accessed as soon as the paperwork is completed and approved; there is no need to wait until the last minute. All substitutes must be arranged through the CALL PLUS system only. Please do not make arrangements with individual substitutes. Please leave lesson plans on the desk on top of the keyboard so it is visible to substitute.

If a staff member is going to be absent, he/she must call Marilyn Leenen at 407-746-1360. If calling in the day of an absence, make sure to email plans to Marilyn Leenen, Diane Taylor

and your supervising Assistant Principal. Include your lesson plans for the day in your email.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Teachers should instruct students regarding appropriate assembly behavior Students are to walk quietly and in an orderly manner to the assembly. Classes will be assigned a specific section in which to sit for each assembly Teachers should direct

students to the assigned section and sit together as a group. Students should stay with their group and teacher as they walk to the assembly and while they are in

the assembly. Students are to give their attention to the assembly program and remain quiet. Teachers are to sit with their classes and monitor behavior during assemblies and presentations. Students are expected to remain seated throughout the assembly. Unless otherwise indicated, students are to leave all books and other materials in class. Students are expected to applaud at appropriate times if they want to show their support for a program

but are not to boo or show their disapproval towards programs, performances or speeches.

BROADCASTING

WEEKLY BULLETIN

The Hurricane Weekly will be available each Monday morning for faculty and staff. This bulletin will be sent to faculty and staff through e-mail. As much as possible, all communication about school events, activities and information of concern to teachers should be made via the weekly bulletin. Items to be published in the bulletin must be submitted via email to Diane Taylor by 4:00 PM each Friday.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

For TV and/or intercom announcements, email your information to Diane Taylor by Friday. Announcements will be delivered to the students through the SSMS Wednesday News TV (channel 47) . Afternoon announcements will be made at the end of 7th period class for immediate issues via the intercom.

3 SCHOOL CALENDAR

When planning a school function, check the school calendar, located in Office 365 on your computers, to avoid duplication and to insure that the date does not conflict with other events. All events need approval by administration before being entered on the school calendar. On school nights, all events starting time is 6:30 pm. See Rafael Fernandez for assistance with adding events to the calendar.

PTA NEWSLETTER

The PTA newsletter, The Hurricane Watch, will be sent electronically six times during the school year. Items for the newsletter are to be submitted to Rafael Fernandez by the date specified on Lead21. Teachers and departments should take advantage of this opportunity to share news with parents about special events and to reward student progress and accomplishments.

CHAPERONES, DIVIDENDS AND VOLUNTEERS

All volunteers, including chaperones, must register online through the SCPS website. This can be accomplished in the front office or from any computer. No parent, high school student, speaker or chaperone should be on campus or on a field trip without first registering through SCPS and signing in at the front desk. All chaperones for field trips must register through SCPS and be verified through Diane Taylor prior to a field trip.

Dividends should not have access to Skyward, Grades, or any confidential student information. Write thank you notes to chaperones and other Dividends for their help.

CLINIC AND STUDENT MEDICATION Students will not be allowed in the clinic without a pass from a teacher or administrator,

except in cases of emergency. Once in the clinic, the student will either be sent home or returned to class. All attempts will

be made to minimize the time students spend in the clinic. A sign-in and out log will be kept. Students should have a signed pass back to class. Students who abuse the clinic should be referred to guidance or administration. The school is held accountable for administering medications to students. When students

medication is due; teachers are responsible for sending students to the clinic and for seeing that students who receive medication have it when on field trips.

COMPUTER AND LCD PROJECTOR USE / CONCERNS E-Mail all technology requests/concerns to Mary Chavers or through Kase. Forms will be available

if necessary. Teachers should sign up to use computer labs and mobile labs through Kathy Medlin. Computer lab use should be related to course curriculum and not be used as entertainment. Teachers should abide by computer lab rules. Computers are district property; do not add software, change settings and use email for non-

professional purposes. If using school computers at home, teachers should follow district procedures. At all times, teachers should follow the procedures stated in the SCPS Staff Handbook under the

Acceptable Use Policy.

LCD Projectors: To help prolong the life of costly light bulbs, make sure the area around the projector is free of material so air can circulate and keep the project cool while in use.

4 Do not move computers, projectors, or any other technology piece of equipment. This procedure

is done with a request form to ensure inventory records are correct. Email Mary Chavers if you need assistance with technology.

COPYING MATERIALS FOR CLASSROOM USE Resources for copies are not unlimited. Please use responsible and professional judgment when

determining your copy needs. Requests to the copy center are to be completed either online using remote printing or completing the

copy center request form obtained through the SCPS website. Print out form and attach to original and place in courier box. No more than 10,000 copies per year.

Materials to be copied must be turned in following district print shop procedures. It is not the clerical staff’s responsibility to make copies. Please do not send students to the office with

a request for copies to be made. Be certain to abide by copyright usage laws when requesting duplication. Check with an administrator

if uncertain. Copies will be delivered to the mailroom and placed in mailboxes. A copy machine is available in the production room on the first floor.. Teachers are limited to 2,000

copies per year. If the copy machine is not operable, please alert Gabriel Madrid so it can be repaired promptly. Do not attempt to repair the machine yourself, as this may delay its repair and cause further damages.

COURIER INFORMATION Courier envelopes are located in the front office next to the Dividend computer. Outgoing courier

envelopes should be placed in the plastic courier bin. Contact the Discipline Secretary with questions. Our courier service is mid-morning, usually around 10:00 AM daily.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES The students, teachers, principal, assistant principals, counselors, and parents share the responsibility

for administering the South Seminole Middle School Discipline Plan. We will work together on a daily basis to review and understand South Seminole’s goals for responsibility and behavior. In order for every student to have the opportunity to reach his or her potential, each student at South Seminole must be familiar with the 4 B’s of our school wide Positive Behavior Support System which are listed below:

I. Be Safe II. Be Responsible III. Be Respectful IV. Be Productive

SOUTH SEMINOLE MIDDLE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE GOALS To help students develop self-respect. To help students develop respect for others and their property. To assist all students to become self- managed. To guide students toward choices that leads to positive behavior.

5 WHAT IS EXPECTED? Students: Be present and on time for school and classes each day. Treat all school personnel and fellow students with respect. Demonstrate respect for the school by taking care of the facilities and equipment of the

school. Be a positive representation of your school at all times.

Teachers: Be proactive in your approach to discipline. A proactive approach to discipline communicates to students that the focus is to administer consequences that change behavior and not to inflict punishment.

Principal, Assistant Principals, Counselors: The principal, assistant principals, and counselors have a shared responsibility for contributing to the maintenance of an educational environment conducive to teaching and learning. This orderly learning environment with high expectations provide for the total growth, development, and maturation of all students physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.

Parents: Parents are expected to be involved in the educational and social experiences of their children. Parents who are informed of school goals and are knowledgeable about school policies and procedures can assist their students in making good decisions. Parents who attend parent/teacher conferences and extra-curricular activities form a partnership with the school and the students. This partnership enhances the quality of a child’s learning experiences. We at South Seminole understand that you are the expert in dealing

ACTION TO BE TAKEN BEFORE WRITING A REFERRAL It is expected that teachers will provide opportunities for students to correct their behavior prior to writing a discipline referral. The exceptions to this policy are fighting, committing unsafe or dangerous acts, open defiance and/or zero tolerance infractions.

The following actions should be taken before a discipline referral is written: Review classroom expectations with all students and post these expectations. During the first weeks of school, review the Seminole County Public Schools Student

Conduct and Discipline Code as directed during the first weeks of school. Familiarize students with the definitions of infractions and explain the possible range of consequences.

Conference with a student individually to determine reasons for behavior and possible consequences. Do not discuss a student’s behavior in front of other students.

Contact parents to discuss their child’s behavior, reasons for this behavior, and possible interventions. Set up a parent conference; assign detention; or refer a student to guidance/peer mediation. Keep written records of all interventions and parent contacts.

STUDENT SENT TO THE DISCIPLINE OFFICE Students sent to the Discipline Office must be accompanied by a referral. If you feel that the student may not go to the office on their own, call the front desk or the

Discipline office to have someone come to escort the student. 6 o The discipline office is not to be used as a time-out area. Alternate disciplinary strategies can be discussed with other teachers, the dean or another administrator. o Do not send students to the office with referrals for tardies or for failure to serve detention. Send the referral, and the student will be called to the office when someone is available to discuss the referral. o Never send a student outside the classroom where he/she will be unsupervised. The teacher is responsible for every student in his/her class.

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o Do not tell a student what discipline consequence he/she will receive if sent to the discipline office for discipline infractions. Once a referral is written, the dean will determine the consequences for the student’s misconduct.

WRITING A DISCIPLINE REFERRAL

When writing a referral, insure that several steps are taken: Remember that the referral is a legal document, documenting a school’s actions. Be

exact when relating the facts, not opinions, on the discipline referral. For example, describe the exact profane words that the student spoke, the exact actions that he/she took, or the exact behavior he/she demonstrated. Avoid writing referrals in anger.

Use the most up-to-date referral form provided by the district. Out of date forms are not acceptable and if used will be returned to the teacher to be written on the correct form. Contact the Discipline Office to obtain the correct forms.

All referrals should be written in blue or black ink. Whenever possible, explain to the student the reasons for the referral. Whenever possible, talk to the dean in advance in order to fully explain the circumstances. The more specific the referral the better able the dean is to determine consequences. To write that “this

student is always a disruption,” or “I cannot teach with this student,” gives the dean little tangible evidence with which to work.

If applicable, document previous interventions and actions taken to change or correct misbehavior on the referral.

Always remember that the parent receives a copy of the referral. Do not write disparaging comments about the student on the referral.

A copy of the completed referral will be returned to the teacher after the dean has addressed the situation completely.

In order to ensure student confidentiality, never include another student’s name on the referral.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION When working with a student who has received a discipline referral, the dean will refer to

the Seminole County Public Schools Student Conduct and Discipline Code that reflects the Matrix of Infractions and Consequences.

The administration will ensure that students are provided with due process and will ensure that teachers are provided support in requiring students to behave appropriately in school.

To understand a referral more clearly and so that questions can be answered correctly, the dean may need to ask the referring teacher clarifying questions concerning a referral. 7

The student will stay in the discipline office until the referring class period is over and then be sent to his/her next class. If students are sent to the office for a hostile disagreement, they will not be sent to any classes until the administration or guidance has seen them.

The parents of disruptive students will be contacted to pick up their children. Students may be detained in the Discipline Office until the parents arrive.

Teachers will be informed of the action taken on a referral in a timely manner. Teachers will be notified of In-School Suspensions (ISS) either through email or returned referral,

after the administrative disposition has been made. ISS will also be used for temporary class placement for specific periods.

Discipline Secretary will send out notices of Out-of-School Suspensions (OSS). For those students without computer access, teachers will be notified via email to send OSS assignments to the Guidance Office.

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POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES (All forms located in discipline office) Morning/Afternoon Detention: A teacher or the administration may assign students a morning or

afternoon detention. Students serving teacher and/or administrative detention will be required to have schoolwork with them. Make sure parents have been notified by phone or returned signed detention form.

Wednesday School: Which is assigned by the administration, is held from 3-5 PM in the cafeteria? While in Wednesday School, students are expected to sit quietly and work on schoolwork. If a student does not bring schoolwork, the teacher will provide work or reading material for the student.

Saturday School: Saturday School will be assigned by the discipline office. Saturday School will be held from 9am-12pm. Student attending Saturday School is expected to be on time, and follow all of the Saturday School rules. Any student not following the Saturday rules will be dismissed and receive a more severe consequence

Out of School Suspension (OSS): A student may receive OSS from the administration for a period of time from one to ten days. If a student receives OSS, he/she must remain off campus for the specified amount of time. A student on his/her first or second suspension may make up any missed work and receive credit.

DUTY HOURS School Days (Instructional): During the days that students are in attendance, the minimum regular duty day for all teachers shall be derived from the teacher contract. The workday, unless otherwise assigned, is from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Work Days (Instructional): When students are not in attendance, the teacher duty day is from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, unless otherwise indicated. A one-hour lunch is included and should be taken at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Signing Out: If a teacher or staff member has to leave the school grounds during the workday, check with your supervising administrator for approval and sign out in Ms. Haile’s office.

Building is available M – F, 7AM to 7 PM Building is not accessible on weekends unless approved by administration

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The guidelines for Code Red and Code Yellow have been posted in every classroom. In the case of

such an emergency, follow these procedures as stated unless directed to do otherwise. The SCPS Emergency Response Plan has been distributed to each teacher. Please maintain these books

in a visible location in each classroom and specify the location of this plan in your substitute plans.

INJUry or Illness dial “0” to notify receptionist to initiate school emergency procedures. If 8 faculty/staff assess the incident to be life threatening, dial 911 first then dial “0” to notify receptionist to initiate school emergency procedures. One fire drill will be scheduled monthly as required by state law. During these drills, teachers are responsible for keeping their students together and for maintaining the safety of their students. Teachers are required to take grade books with them and take attendance of students during the fire drill. Students are expected to exit the building in a quiet and orderly manner. Other drills, such as tornado drills or code red drills, may take place throughout the year. FACILITIES (MAINTENANCE / CUSTODIAL / SECURITY)

Peter Testa is responsible for overseeing the school facilities. Please email him for any maintenance, custodial or security concerns. Forms will be available if necessary. Any concern relating to the safety of students or staff should be submitted to Peter Testa immediately in person or by telephone.

Room keys can be signed-out with Marilyn Leenen Facility use after school hours and weekends. It is the responsibility of the group (organization) using

the facility to clean up after the event or activity so that students and staff may use the facility without additional cleaning.

FIELD TRIP PROCEDURES: PLANNING THE FIELD TRIP Begin planning your field trip a minimum of 6 weeks in advance. First, you must

obtain permission from the principal. Check the school calendar for available dates. Return completed Field Trip Request forms to Diane

Taylor. Verify that the date of the field trip is placed on the school calendar. Inform all chaperones to register as Dividends online through the SCPS website. Make your transportation arrangements with Gabriel Madrid.

Refer to Guidelines for Administering Medication to ensure that you are aware of them and allow adequate time to follow required procedures for those students taking medications.

AFTER THE FIELD TRIP Complete an evaluation of the field trip for future reference. Send thank you notes to the chaperones and possibly to the location. Turn in student Release and Consent forms (in alphabetical order) to Diane Taylor. Immediately return all medication directly to the clinic assistant Count and record each medication on the medication record.

GRADE AND ATTENDANCE POLICIES Skyward is the standard and acceptable grading program and all teachers must use.

Skyward is to be used for attendance in every class period throughout the day. Grade and attendance records are legal documents and should be carefully maintained. Attendance is to be entered into Skyward within the first ten minutes of each period.

Taking student attendance each day is mandated not only by the school district but also by the state of Florida. Each time that a student is absent if he/she has at least two teachers that do not mark this absence he/she is listed as “in attendance” for that day. Claiming that students are in attendance when they are not subjects our school to penalties and loss of funding. Each afternoon a report (CLS 01 “Teachers not Taken Attendance”) is generated at 4 pm to see which periods/classes have not been submitted for attendance. Your supervising

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administrator receives a copy of this report each day that also indicates which teachers had a substitute for the day. If you have computer issues or other extenuating circumstances that are prohibiting taking attendance according to school procedures you need to let your administrator know this ASAP so that it can be rectified. Please make sure that you are maintaining and submitting attendance each day. Your assistance in ensuring that we receive every FTE dollar is greatly appreciated.

Questions regarding grading issues should be directed to Mary Chavers Questions regarding attendance issues should be directed to Janice Mastuff. Parent notes documenting a student’s absence should be placed in your attendance folder each day and posted on the classroom door for pick up first period. Janice Mastuff will track changes

for excused and unexcused absences in Class XP. All teachers should check the attendance folder daily to ensure that changes are made to

student records regarding excused/unexcused absences, tardies, and early dismissals. The principal or designee shall determine if a student’s absence from school is excused or unexcused; pursuant to the definition set forth in this policy. An absence will be recorded as excused

for each day a student is not in attendance for any of the following reasons: Medical treatment provided by a licensed physician; Sickness or injury makes attendance inadvisable*; Observance of a religious holiday when the parent has requested and obtained

permission for the student’s absence; Law enforcement order or court subpoena; Death of a friend or family member; Natural disaster; Traffic accident that directly involved the student; or Extraordinary circumstances or situations approved by the principal. *Short term, non-chronic illnesses may be documented/explained via a signed parent note. A

student may be excused for a continued or repeated illness up to 10 attendance days in a span of 90-calendar days. After this period of time, a doctor’s verification will be required. If no verification is submitted within 3 student attendance days, a referral to the school board nurse is required. Should the principal or designee reasonably suspect an abuse of this provision, documentation from a “licensed practicing physician” (M.D., O.D., D.D., D.D.S., and/or D.C.) may be required as a condition for declaring the student’s absence for illness excused.

Absence from class for any reason other than those identified in Section VII shall be unexcused. In addition, the following conditions shall result in an absence being recorded as unexcused:

No Documentation of Reason for Absence Student absences that are not verified according to the procedures established at the school for documenting the reasons for a student’s absence (Section V). Vacations/Personal Family Time All absences from school due to vacation or personal family time are unexcused. Parents must submit

to the principal, in writing, requests for pre-arranged absences due to vacation or personal family time if they wish to obtain, in advance, the class work that will be missed during the nonattendance.

Teachers may, but are not required to, provide class assignments to students in advance. When such arrangements are made in advance, assignments are due on the day the student returns to school.

Head Lice (pediculosis) and Immunizations

Absences in excess of three (3) days due to head lice (nits) or noncompliance with immunization requirements shall be recorded as unexcused absences. School personnel

10 will notify the school board nurse who will assess the need for referring the student to the school social

worker.

Make-up Assignments and Assessments

Regardless of whether an absence is excused or unexcused, students are required to make up all coursework and assessments missed during the period of nonattendance. Immediately upon

returning to class, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed coursework, confirm corresponding dates for completion, and schedule missed assessments. Daily class participation points shall be deducted for each unexcused absence.

Students shall earn full credit for all short-term assignments, long-term assignments, tests, and quizzes made up within the reasonable time limits established by the teacher. Partial credit shall be given for assignments not completed within the time limits established by the teacher.

Short-Term Assignments

Short-term assignments are those assignments given less than five (5) school days in advance of a student’s absence. Full credit will be given for those short-term assignments turned in within the reasonable time limits set by the teacher, which shall be no less than the number of days the student

was absent, plus one (1) additional day. Partial credit will be given for those short-term assignments turned in after the due date. The teacher will grade short-term assignments turned in late. After the letter grade for the

assignment has been determined, the teacher may reduce it by no more than one (1) letter grade for every day the assignment was turned in late.

No credit will be given for short-term assignments not turned in by the student.

Long-Term Assignments

Long-term assignments are those assignments given five (5) or more school days in advance of a student’s absence. Unless exempted from this requirement by the principal or the principal’s designee, in consultation with the teacher, long-term assignments are due on the assigned date for full

credit. Partial credit will be given for those long-term assignments turned in after the due date. The teacher will grade long-term assignments turned in late. After the letter grade for the

assignment has been determined, the grade shall be reduced by one letter grade for every day the assignment was turned in late.

No credit will be given for long-term assignments not turned in by the student. Tests and Quizzes Students are required to make-up tests and quizzes missed during an absence. At a minimum, students have no less than the number of days they were absent, plus one (1) additional

day, to make-up tests and quizzes missed during an absence. The time and place for the make up is the decision of the teacher. The teacher’s decision on make-up schedules shall be final.

The teacher may administer an alternate form test or quiz to assess competency or mastery of subject matter. There shall be no academic penalty imposed for tests and quizzes completed

within the reasonable time period set by the teacher. However, if a student fails to make up the test or quiz within the reasonable time period established by the teacher, then the teacher may impose a reasonable academic penalty.

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All nine-week, semester, and final exams must be made up within the reasonable

time limits established by the teacher, at minimum, the number of days absent plus one (1) additional day. The teacher may administer an alternate exam to assess competency or mastery of subject matter. The teacher’s decision on make up schedules shall be final.

If a student is absent three or more days, the parents may request homework through the guidance office. Teachers are to turn these assignments in to the Guidance Office within 24 hours. Grade and attendance records are to be kept in a secure location or in the teacher’s possession

at all times. Students and parents (including Dividends) should not have access to a teacher’s grade

and/or attendance records. Each grade should be labeled when entered, including grade weight, as applicable.

GRADING POLICY Per SCPS policy, academic grades shall only reflect a student’s achievement in learning. In no case

shall a disciplinary penalty be enacted in terms of a diminished academic grade, except in cases of cheating. (See Student Conduct and Discipline Code, “Honor Code.”)

The evaluation of conduct shall be recorded and reported separately from the academic grades. Teachers teaching courses for high school credit should refer to the SCPS Student Progression Plan for

high school course grading system procedures. A student’s grades are a confidential matter and are protected by the Student Privacy Act. Teachers

should not post or announce students’ grades to the entire class. Communication with parents regarding grades is critical. When a decline of a student’s overall GPA

by two grades occurs or when the student is failing, the teacher is to contact the parent via telephone and/or email. If deemed necessary by the teacher, a letter to the parent should be mailed (SSMS will provide postage).

Especially at progress report time, the teacher is to contact the parent of any student who has received a D or F. Contact should be made via telephone, e-mail or through a conference. Teachers should indicate to parents at that time specifically what should be done to improve student progress for the remainder of the nine weeks. This parent contact should be documented, as should all parent communication.

Homework should count no more than 10% for 6th graders, no more than 15% for 7th graders, and no more than 20% for 8th graders. Teachers who teach the same courses must weigh the homework the same.

Grades should never be a surprise. Students and parents have a right to know the criterion used in grading and when a student is not meeting expectations.

HOSPITALITY (SPIRIT) FUND South Seminole Middle School teachers operate a hospitality fund with the following guidelines: Hospitality dues will be $15.00 for teachers and administrators and $9.00 for non-instructional staff.

Checks should be made payable to SSMS Hospitality. Dues should be paid to Alex Nicholas.

12 The Hospitality Committee will determine the dispensation of money for food, parties, and gifts or

flowers for faculty and staff members in the event of an illness or death. Gifts may be purchased for staff members who marry, become parents, or who may have other reasons

to celebrate during the school year. The Hospitality Committee relies on being informed of all events such as weddings, births, deaths and

illnesses. Please let a Hospitality Committee member know of all events. Reports concerning the functions of the Hospitality Committee will be available upon request.

LESSON PLANS, HOMEWORK, ASSIGNMENTS AND NINE-WEEK COURSE OUTLINES

The teacher will keep daily/weekly lesson plans. Lesson plans will be posted in the teacher’s folder on the instructional server or teacher’s website no later than 9:00 AM on the first school day of the instructional week. Exceptions to this requirement are not permitted.

Student homework and assignments will be posted on the teacher’s website. Teachers should plan for each level taught. Lesson plans should clearly differentiate between regular,

advanced and gifted classes in learning objectives. Instructional strategies, comprehension strategies, activities, assignments, assessments, and modifications for ESE and ESOL students should be included. A substitute should be able to teach your class from your lesson plan.

Teachers should be prepared to explain how their lessons relate to New Generation Sunshine State Standards and district curriculum standards and ways that the lessons have been or could be modified for ESE and ESOL students. For more information, go to http://www.floridastandards.org/.

Copies of lesson plans are to be kept on top of the desk or another pre-arranged location for use by a substitute whenever a teacher is absent. Please remember: substitutes cannot access the network in order to acquire lesson plans. For questions, please see your supervising administrator.

Nine-Week Course Outline: Outlines must be posted to the teacher’s folder on the instructional server by the beginning of the third week of each quarter. Outlines should include course expectations or outcomes, Sunshine State Standard references, assessments,

activities or assignments, projects, writing assignment and modifications for ESE and ESOL students and grading criteria. See sample outlines posted on Blackboard.

MEDIA CENTER SCHEDULING Meetings, regular class usage (including computer use), assemblies, speakers, testing or programs that

necessitate the use of the media center must be scheduled in advance with Kathy Medlin, Media Assistant.

STUDENT USAGE Students may use the media center before school from 8:30 AM to 9:10 AM. CONDUCT AND SUPERVISION A quiet atmosphere conducive to study and concentration is enforced at all times.

13 Teachers are requested to meet students in the classroom to give instructions for that day’s assignment

and escort their classes to the media center. Teachers are requested to remain with their classes at all times and be attentive to students’ needs.

Please bring supplies (glue, tape, bathroom passes) your students may need to complete their assignments.

Please leave the media center neat and clean after each use.

MATERIALS - PRINT The media center follows the SCPS guidelines for selection of materials. A copy of our selection

policy is available upon request. Teachers are encouraged to submit a request for instructional materials. Teachers may check out materials for their use and for classroom use. Teachers may request a collection of books to be placed on reserve for their use or their students’ use

in the media center. MATERIALS – NON-PRINT The Non-Print materials (Videos) are located in the Technical Processing Room in the Media Center.

All items must be checked out at the Circulation Desk. A closed-circuit system (6 channels) is available to show videos to your classes. A reservation is

required to use a channel on the closed-circuit system. The closed circuit system may be accessed using the telephone system. Only G rated videos (educational) may be shown over the closed circuit system. All non-print materials shown should be related to the course curriculum.

It is requested that all non-print materials purchased by departments should be brought to the media center for cataloging. Doing this will avoid duplication of materials, keep an inventory of materials, locate the materials easily, and increase the ratio of items per student to meet state standards.

EQUIPMENT Equipment must be properly checked out from the Technical Processing Room before use. Submit

your requests to our media assistant. Some equipment items (overhead projectors, televisions and VCR combinations, carts and screens)

may be checked out to teachers on a yearly basis. Submit your requests to our media assistant. All equipment should be returned to the Technical Processing Room when the

teacher is finished using the equipment. Please contact our media assistant if you need the equipment for an extended period of time.

Instructions on the use of equipment are available from our media assistant. Students should not be allowed to operate equipment unless trained by the media staff. In some cases, arrangements can be made with our media assistant to provide training for students on specific pieces of equipment.

MEETINGS FACULTY AND STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND AND BE ON TIME TO ALL

SCHEDULED MEETINGS.

Evening Assignments: Teachers are required to attend two evening assignments designated by the principal. This includes Open House and one of the following: Curriculum Night, Magnet Night or 6 th

Grade Open House.

Faculty Meetings: Faculty meetings are currently scheduled on an as needed 14 basis on Wednesday mornings or afternoons unless otherwise indicated.

Student Study Team (SST) Meetings will be held once a week each Tuesday. Teachers will be notified in advance of Student Study Team meetings.

Building Committee or Collaborative Improvement Team (CIT) Meetings: Members meet monthly in the Administrative Conference Room.

Curriculum Leader Meetings: Curriculum leaders will meet weekly in the Administrative Conference Room. The purpose of these meetings is to collaborate and communicate regarding the school policies, curriculum, school improvement, and other school issues, as well as to share administrative issues.

Professional Development: The Staff Development Committee, in collaboration with the principal and Collaborative Improvement Team, determines opportunities for professional development. Kathi Wells is the supervisor of the Professional Development Committee.

Department Meetings: The purpose of the department meetings is to collaborate and communicate regarding the curriculum, school improvement, maximizing student learning and other school issues, as well as to share instructional best practices and department concerns.

Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s) Meetings: A group of educators committed to working collaboratively in ongoing processes of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve. PLC’s operate under the assumption that the key to improved learning for students is continuous, job-embedded for educators.

Other Meetings: Meetings for the Literacy Committee, the Hospitality Committee, Technology Committee, Discipline Committee, RtI/PBS Committee and the Magnet Steering Committee will be held as needed.

MONIES PROCEDURES TEACHERS CANNOT BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENDITURES WITHOUT PRIOR

WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM ADMINISTRATION. THIS INVOLVES A COMPLETED PURCHASE ORDER FORM. GET APPROVAL BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE!!!

All purchase orders must first have approval from the principal. Receipts turned in for reimbursement or payment should be given to the bookkeeper,

Gabriel Madrid. An official receipt must be given to any student or staff member when $10.00 or more is collected.

Obtain receipt book from bookkeeper. A “Report of Monies Collected” form will be completed by teachers and submitted to the bookkeeper,

when collecting money for any reason. This form must also have the student receipt number indicated if the amount is $10.00 or more. If the money was paid by check, the check number must also be indicated on the official receipt and “Report of Monies Collected” form. Make sure students first and last name and purpose of check (Jane Doe/Yearbook) is written on each check. All checks payable to SSMS not teacher or department (Cash or Money Order preferred).

All money, receipt books, and “Report of Monies Collected” forms should be turned in to the bookkeeper, on the day the money is received and dates should match.

Teachers are not to collect money from students to buy items that are not school-sponsored or cleared through the administration. Any sale of items for fundraiser purpose must have “School Club or Activity Fundraising Request and Reconciliation” form completely filled-out and approved by administration.

15 Invoices/bills cannot be paid under any circumstances unless we have the original invoice or receipt. “Inventory Report and Reconciliation” form needs to be completed by bookkeeper and teacher for

items sold prior and after sale of items. Tickets sold at sporting events, dances or other activities must have a “Report of Tickets Issued and

Sold” form filled out for each event.

MOVIES Any movie shown must directly relate to the curriculum being studied. Movies should be shown for

their educational, not entertainment, value. Teachers are to review the movie in its entirety to determine the appropriateness of its use and to

identify any areas that may be of concern. Teachers are to abide by all copyright requirements. Contact your administrator to verify copyright if

use is unclear and check the SCPS handbook for more information. If media has any rating other than "G" General, secure permission to show the movie/video from your

supervising administrator by completing the approval form. Once approved, secure permission from the students' parent(s) by sending the parent permission form that describes the movie, how it is being used in the curriculum, and any potentially exceptional material. The parent must sign the form indicating whether they give or do not give permission for their child to see the movie/media.

If a parent indicates that their child is NOT permitted to view the movie/media, do not make an issue of this or call attention to it. Provide a suitable learning opportunity for this student.

Do NOT show any movie with a rating of "PG-I3," "PG-I7," "R" or NC-17.

OFFICE HOURS School office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES Every attempt will be made to schedule parent conferences on Monday and Thursday mornings.

Marilyn Leenen will schedule conferences at 8:30 AM and 8:50 AM. All teachers will receive the parent conference schedule via email at least 24 hours prior to the conference. Both teacher and parent will be contacted in advance if a conference is scheduled for a time other than Tuesday or Thursday morning. The only exception to this policy will occur after progress reports and report cards are issued, during which time there may be more frequent requests for conferences.

If a parent cannot attend during that time, a time that is convenient to both teacher and parent will be scheduled.

If a conference is scheduled with just one teacher, that teacher may request that a counselor or administrator participate.

A Parent Conference Form should be used for each conference. The parent and teacher(s) should sign the form at the end of the conference. This form should be submitted to the guidance counselor.

Use discretion when conducting a phone conference. Calls should not be made or received in front of the class or with other students present.

Never discuss other students with parents or students.

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The Professional Development Committee, (the Collaborative Improvement Team) and the principal will establish a Professional Development calendar for each semester. The calendar will be distributed one month into each semester. Optional professional development activities may be available throughout the school year.

District and local professional development opportunities will be posted on the District Web Site. Staff members attending professional development should be certain to sign in at each activity in order to be assured of receiving credit for the in-service.

PD360 – Individual prescribed professional development Instructional Coaches – Job embedded training Questions regarding professional development should be directed to . Alicia Carver

PROPERTY INVENTORY Before laptops or any item are taken home, a request form must be filled out and approved by Mary Chavers. Nothing is to be moved out of the classroom unless approved, see Mary Chavers. Beginning and end of year “Room Inventory” form will be completed each school year.

RELEASING STUDENTS FOR EARLY DISMISSAL Students will be released to a parent/guardian/designee that is authorized on the emergency cards only

after they have provided picture identification to a front office staff member. Students and their parents/guardians must sign-out in the front office in order to leave campus.

Whenever uncertain of an individual’s right to take a student out of school, contact an administrator. A teacher must never release a student from campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES: FACULTY AND STAFF

ADMINISTRATION

Principal- Dr. Mia Coleman-Baker

SAC/Community Relations School Budget/Flex Funds Staffing/Personnel FCAT Initiative Instr Coaches/Couns/NI Staff/CoreCl Building Committee

Assistant Principal – Julie Ciocca- Principal Designee

FCAT Literacy Initiative – Reading/ Writing FCAT Literacy Initiative – Civics Social Studies Teachers/LA/ESOL/Reading/ESOL Magnet Coordinator/Leader in ME

Dean – Rafael Fernandez 17

Discipline 6th Gr M-Z, 7th GR Discipline- Bulling Accusations Anti-Bullying/Upstanders PBS Committee MTSS 6th Gr, M-Z, 7th Gr Discipline Committee After School Tutorial Program Clubs/Student Activities/Field Trips Master Calendar Marquee/Publicity Parent Newsletter Student and Staff Recognition Award’s Program/ Teach In, Veteran’s Day Clinic/Tech Staff Liaison Community Relations/ Rotary Club

Dean – Linion Grace

Discipline 6th Gr A-L, 8th GR Discipline/Dress Code Guide Discipline Committee MTSS 6th Gr, A-L, 8th Gr Black Male Mentorship Program School Safety and Security/ Fire Drills Transportation Liaison SAC/School Improvement Plan Sports Coordinator/Hurricane Games Wellness Champion Summer School/Transition Faculty Handbook Pre-Planning Activities/Open House Discipline/Custodial/Security/Staff Faculty Maintenance Facility Rentals

Dean – Diane Taylor

EOC/FCAT/DE Testing Supervisor 504 Designee Curriculum Guide/Registration Forms Curriculum Night Epathways/Virtual School Contact Title 1/ Family Engagement Data Mangagement/Class Size Monitor Textbook Inventory w/Bookkeeper Interns Liaison 18 Student Planner/ Guidebook Paraprofessionals/Media Staff/ Front Office

Substitute Teachers Customer Service Survey Fundraiser/Lifetouch Pictures 5 Star Book PTA/Dividends/Business Partners

Peter Testa o Facilities Management

Mary Chavers - ETF o Computer-Based Testing Coordinator o Newsletters: Parents and Staff o Updates for SSMS Webpage o Technology Problems Triage o Technology Professional Development o Technology Committee o Technology Inventory and Property Records

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

Brent Ougel o 6th -8th grade students with last name beginning with A - L

Patricia Cuadra o 6th -8th grade ESOL students and students with last name beginning with M - Z

Callovi, Lisa o 6th-8th grade ESE and 504 students

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Secretarial Responsibilities

2013-2014

Yeshih Haile - 12 Month FTE Clerk / HR Contact

(7.5 hrs / 30 min lunch) 7:30am to 3:30pm

Complete and update FTE membership Contact for Workers Compensation Contact for Data / Site Coordinator Attend all MS Advisory meetings Master Schedule Input Course History information Create and process class rolls Create and process student schedules Create and process student progress and report cards Approve grade changes Backup for new student enrollments ESOL / ESE data input in Skyward Assist with the filing of FCAT test scores Process leave of absence requests (sick, personal, leave, comp.) Maintain personnel files Handle personnel paperwork Prepare personnel packets for new hires Contact person for Personnel and Benefits Confidential record keeping for administration Summer school process Coordinate delivery/receipt of records during summer Back up for Skyward Family Access Back up Guidance Secretary when out of office. Back up Attendance Back up Work Orders Update School Map Update and maintain faculty/staff address & birthday list Update and maintain faculty/staff classroom phone list Clerical breaks desk for lunch – rotation amongst clerical Take messages on calls for Principal, Assistant Principals and route appropriately Coordinate Principals Honor Roll Certificates Any other duties as assigned by principal or administrators

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Gabriela Madrid - 11 Month Bookkeeper

(7.5 hrs / 30 min lunch) 7:30am to 3:30pm

Notary Input payroll and distribute paychecks Maintain School funds account Maintain District accounts Process NSF Maintain W-9s Report internal and district accounts weekly to principal Process purchase orders Make bank deposits Order all supplies (warehouse and other vendors) Receive and distribute all orders Maintain administrative supply room Complete travel reimbursement forms Budget petty cash Maintain vendor information Maintain copy machine totals Maintain copy machine codes Archive Records Management Complete field trip bus requests and paperwork Maintain student debt list Update and order name tags and classroom name plates Inventory / Property Records Backup for Workers Compensation Back up for Call + System Back up for Payroll Back up FTE Back up Guidance Secretary when out of office. Clerical Breaks for lunch – rotation amongst clerical Any other duties as assigned by principal or administrators

Janice Muffuz- 11 Month Front Office Secretary

(7.5 hrs / 30 min lunch) 8:15am to 4:15pm

Greet people as they enter school and offer directions and assistance Assure that each visitor to campus has been signed in and has a guest pass Greet substitute teachers / maintain sign-in sheets and provide room keys Sign in late students and give passes Locate and sign out students dismissed early Check all ID’s of those requesting an early release of a student

21 Maintain daily log for early dismissed students Maintain and verify security cards Coordinate with clinic for students dismissed early due to illness Maintain attendance records/input into Skyward Maintain excused notes from parents, give all to Ms. Leenen

Direct phone calls for Principal to Yeshih Haile Direct phone calls for Assistant Principals to Yeshih Haile Direct phone calls for Discipline Dean to the Discipline Secretary Deliver messages from front office to students, teachers and staff Phone dialer disk and report Assist Dividends with signing on computer Skyward Family Access Printing of Public Notices for Display Clerical Breaks for lunch – rotation amongst clerical Any other duties as assigned by principal or administrators

Ginnie Dean - 10 Month Guidance Secretary

(7.5 hrs / 30 min lunch) 8:15am to 4:15pm

Set appointments for students and/or parents to meet with counselors. Back up for Parent/Teacher conferences, RTI, 504, MTSS Answer Guidance phone, answer questions, and redirect calls as needed Copy correspondence picked up daily by students

- Weekly Progress Reports forms- Guidance Passes forms- Homework Request forms- Other information as requested- Buddy passes, bus passes

Collect and sort registration/student course request cards Request and process incoming student records. Process outgoing student records New enrollment data input in Skyward. Process PE Waivers Receive incoming transcripts and withdrawal grades from previous schools and give information to FTE,

counselors and teachers. Distribute returned books/materials to teachers- collect textbook fees Maintain records room Filing: New Student folders, ESOL testing and LEP documents. Write up, copy and send out homework requests and collect for pickup Maintain and revise (as necessary) guidance forms. Check for and order office supplies for Guidance department Guidance Bulletin Boards in Office Collect and sort summer school transition forms for students and teachers New enrollment and withdrawal responsibilities Process student name, telephone and address changes. Maintain and file all information associated with ESE students Maintain/request ESE forms 22 Type, print out and mail 508’s to parents Clerical Breaks for lunch – rotation amongst clerical Announcements for Parent/Teacher Conferences Back up Clinic, CPR/First Aid Any other duties as assigned by principal or administrators

Marylin Leenen

10 Month Discipline Secretary

(7.5 hrs / 60 min lunch) 8:00am to 4:30pm

Maintain Call+ System- Sub Folder Process Substitute Requests

o Pull sub folders and verify that all subs are present by 8:45am Schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences Schedule parent/teacher IEP meetings (Administration Only) Schedule student study (SST) and 504 meetings

o Confirm with parento Email teachers

• Produce attendance reports for administration if needed

Initiate parent calling system for absent students Notary Public Maintain transportation schedules and requests Maintain all forms related to discipline Enter discipline referral information into Skyward Process suspension/ expulsion paperwork Process expulsion/alternative placement packets for district office Maintain after school detention and Saturday School lists Count out flyers to be put in teachers mail boxes Order office supplies for Discipline office OSS/ISS Homework for Students Process and distribute mail for faculty and staff Process and distribute items for courier Afternoon Bus Ramp Duty Clerical Breaks for lunch – rotation amongst clerical Any other duties as assigned by principal, administrators and Dean

Elizabeth Benitez

10 Month Clinic Assistant

(7.5 hrs / 30 min lunch) 8:15am to 4:15pm

Call parents of students who need to go home due to illness Issue Elevator/Buddy passes for injured/sick students Prepare medication for field trips Administer medication 23 7th grade shot letter Health Screening Update immunization data in Skyward and send expired immunization letters Update Health Card info in Skyward Back-up for immunization input Any other duties as assigned by principal or administrators Clerical Breaks for lunch – rotation amongst clerical

Kathy Medlin - 10 Month Media Assistant

(7.5 hrs / 30 min lunch) 8:15am to 4:15pm

Supervise Media Center Student Assistants Supervise ePathway/Virtual School Students Lamination of materials Assist with the check out / check in process of media center books Process overdue books list bi-weekly Process student debt forms for media center books quarterly Any other duties as assigned by principal or administrators Cover Discipline at dismissal for confiscated items Professional Development Data Entry Clerical Breaks for lunch – rotation amongst clerical

TEACHERS Each teacher will: o Take attendance in each class period using Skyward. o Grades must be entered no later than one week after the assignment’s due date. o Submit weekly homework assignments for the SSMS website by 9:00 AM on Mondays or first day of work week prior to the week for instruction. You may include your weekly lesson plans. o Provide weekly lesson plans on the instructional server (J:) by 9:00 AM Mondays or first day of work week if not included on website prior to the week for instruction. o Maintain common guidelines for expected classroom behavior and management. o Actively supervise students in the hallway during every class change. o Establish guidelines for homework, test days, and projects. o Develop a letter or Nine-Week Course Outline to distribute to parents at Open House, or before Open House, that includes philosophy, needed supplies, homework, testing procedures, grading procedures and method of teacher/parent communication. A copy of this letter must be submitted to your supervising administrator prior to Open House. o Organize with other teachers a schedule for the bulletin board in the hallway that features your student work and activities. Bulletin boards should be changed at least quarterly. o Recommend to the guidance counselors schedule level changes that may be necessary. The bulk of changes should be completed within two weeks of the start of the semester. o Attend and be on time to scheduled parent conferences and record details of the

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conference on the form provided by our guidance department. Give one copy to the parent, retain one copy, and return one copy to the appropriate guidance counselor. Be prepared for the conference with a copy of the student's grades and examples of student work, etc. o Coordinate accommodations necessary for ESE students with the appropriate ESE teachers, who may be assigned to your class o Coordinate any scheduled field trips according to the field trip policies and procedures. o Maintain a text book inventory and record of lost/damaged textbooks (send to

bookkeeper as soon as possible to recover payment from student) o Meet with your supervising administrator, as needed, to discuss such issues as curriculum, class size, equipment needs, supplies and student concerns, etc. o Support student and school activities (dances, sports events, etc.) with your attendance and/or participation o Attend and be on time to all scheduled meetings

SMOKING ON CAMPUS Smoking is not permitted anywhere on campus.

STUDENT INCENTIVES We have all seen and experienced that positive reinforcement is more effective than negative; therefore, several incentives are available to SSMS students to encourage positive behavior. These include: Leader of the Month: Teachers may submit the names of students for “Leader of the Month” recognition to Rafael Fernandez on the nomination form. Students may be nominated for a variety of reasons that may or may not reflect academic achievement. Each month up to 10 students will be selected from each grade to receive the recognition. The students will be treated to a breakfast with the principal and grade level administrator.

Positive Behavior Referral:

Teachers may write a positive behavior referral when a student demonstrates exemplary behavior or improvement in his/her behavior. Leadership Lira: Leadership Lira can be given to students to recognize when they are demonstrating the 7 Habits. Leadership Lira can be redeemed for incentives throughout the school year. Honor Roll Recognition: Students who receive a 3.0 or better will receive recognition each nine weeks. Awards Event: An annual awards recognition will take place at the end of the year.

Questions or suggestions regarding student incentives should be directed to Rafael Fernandez.

SUPERVISION DUTIES Questions regarding security and supervision duties should be directed to Lenny Grace. Morning supervision duty has been assigned to specific personnel to various areas on campus. Please refer to the AM Duty Schedule and report to your area on the days and time noted. Questions regarding AM Duty should be directed to Lenny Grace. Teachers should not send students out in the hallway as a disciplinary measure. Teachers should never leave students unattended. If the classroom behavior of a student is disruptive and all other options have been 25

attempted, the teacher should refer the student to the office along with a discipline referral. If the teacher feels the student should be accompanied to the discipline office by an adult, please call the front office to request assistance. Do not call the School Resource Officer. Teachers are to actively supervise outside of their classrooms and in the hallway between classes. During this time, teachers should correct any student violating a school rule or acting in a way that would endanger his/her or others’ safety. Stop horseplay or misbehavior that might lead to injury.

Teachers should write a pass in the student’s handbook or provide a written pass for any student leaving the classroom for any reason. Any students leaving the classroom should sign on the classroom Sign-Out/Sign-In sheet. After dismissing students at the end of the day, teachers should monitor hallways and restrooms until the school is cleared. Report any unsafe situations to the discipline office. Make sure students are informed of these situations and are instructed to avoid them. Any teacher who holds after school or off-campus activities must remain with the students until all students have been picked up. This includes clubs, rehearsals, sports, tutorial, detention, concerts, competitions, field trips, etc.

TELEPHONE USAGE Phones for teacher use are provided in each teacher’s classroom and workroom. Teachers should check their phone messages daily for messages and return phone messages received within one business day. Personal telephone calls should be kept to a minimum and should not be made during duty time. Personal cell phones should be silenced during the workday. 22 Parent conferences over the telephone should be made in a private atmosphere. Teachers should not call parents or receive calls in front of the class or while other students are present. School-related long distance phone calls may be made only with the permission of the supervising administrator. Personal long distance phone calls are not permitted. In an emergency situation teachers may allow students to use classroom phones by dialing the phone in the classroom for the student and verify to whom they are speaking.

In an emergency situation students may be sent to the guidance office with a pass to use the telephone. Personal faxes will cost fifty cents per page, see bookkeeper.

TEXTBOOKS AND INVENTORY PROCEDURES Each teacher will maintain a classroom set of textbooks. If textbooks are distributed for students to take them home, student signatures are required to acknowledge the receipt of their textbooks. These textbooks will be returned in a similar manner at the end of the year. New students should be issued their textbooks as soon as possible following their enrollment. If a textbook is damaged, teachers are responsible for notifying the students of the charges for the text using the “Student Debt Statement” form. Money should be paid with cash or money order (NO CHECKS) to Gabrial Madrid . Teachers in need of additional textbooks for their classrooms should contact Diane Taylor.

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VISITORS ON CAMPUS Because of the Jessica Lunsford Act, visitors are not allowed on campus without first checking in at the front office and obtain a visitor’s pass. All visitors must wear the distinctive visitor’s pass while on campus. Teachers must not allow visitors (this includes former students) on campus or in the classroom, and classes should not be interrupted unless previously authorized through the front office and administration.

Loitering or unauthorized visitors should be reported to the office immediately.