DSMS Policies and Procedures Student Handbook Handbook can be accessed from the Middle School Web Page.

Monday

Student and Teacher Responsibilities

Grading Policy All classes: 70% summative, 30% formative ◦ Each class will discuss what represents summative and formative grades. Grade Calculation 1 st 6wks (15%), 2 nd 6wks (15%), 3 rd 6wks (15%), 1 st semester final exam (5%) = 1 st Semester grade 4 th 6wks (15%), 5 th 6wks (15%), 6 th 6wks (15%), 2 nd semester final exam (5%) = 2 nd Semester grade

High School Courses Semester-Based Credit Grade Calculation Formula for High School Courses taken prior to 9 th Grade:  1 st 6 weeks (26.67%), 2 nd 6 weeks (26.67%), 3 rd 6 weeks (26.67%) and final exam (19.99%) = 1 st Semester grade  4 th 6 weeks (26.67%), 5 th 6 weeks (26.67%), 6 th 6 weeks (26.67%) and final exam (19.99%) = 2 nd Semester grade

Late Work Policy Formative: ◦ Students have a two day window to turn in late work for a maximum grade of 70. (Algebra 1 only 1 day window) ◦ After the window, the grade will be a zero. Summative: ◦ Students have a one day window to turn in late work for a maximum grade of 70. ◦ After the window, the grade will be a zero.

Correcting/Retesting Formative Work: ◦ Students have no opportunity to correct for a grade. Summative Quizzes and Tests ◦ Students have the opportunity to correct and retest for a grade of 70. Projects, Presentations, Final Products or Final Exams ◦ Students have no opportunity to correct for a grade.

Bus Safety and Rules

Bus Safety and Rules Expectations Cont.

Bus Safety and Rules

Cheating/Plagiarism/Academic Misconduct

2 nd Seventh Period

Afternoon Procedures When the bell rings at 4:15, gather your things and quickly exit the building. Students are not allowed to “hang out” in the building. Bus Riders ◦ We are the first pick-up. Buses leave at 4:20. ◦ Walk to bus. ◦ If bus is already leaving, do not run to catch it. You’ll have to call a parent to pick you up.

Afternoon Procedures Parent Pick-up ◦ Students will exit through the front of the building  (main entrance, band hall, doors near library, B hall) ◦ Walk to front sidewalk. ◦ Wait for parent to pull up to the curb before getting in. ◦ Students will not be allowed to walk across any parking lot to get to their parents car. ◦ Side lot next to A wing is also a parent pick up area (primarily 6 th grade).

Morning Procedures Building opens at 8:15. As soon as you are dropped off you need to enter the building and report to the cafeteria. There is no “hanging out” outside or going to classrooms. If you arrive earlier than 8:15 you will need to sign up for Klub Krash. Cafeteria opens at 8:15 for all students. Breakfast served from 8:15 until 8:55 bell.

Morning Procedures At 8:30 a bell will ring allowing you to go to tutorials, or the cafeteria. Any student still eating may stay in the cafeteria. 7 th & 8 th graders may hang out in the foyer between the A-gym and cafeteria until 8:55. 6 th graders may stay in the cafeteria. At no time are students allowed to wander the hallways. At 8:45 a “stay-put” bell will ring.

Morning Procedures Doors to the C and D buildings do not open until 8:55. Access to the A, B, and C halls is through the main hall by the office. Again: wandering the halls or hanging out in the hallways is NOT and option in the morning. Students need to be in a classroom or designated holding area until the 8:55 bell rings.

Questions?

Bus Reminders A bus is ready when it is at a complete stop and the driver has opened the door. Do not rush towards the buses as they are approaching. Load your bus as soon as it arrives. Once the bus starts moving, students will not be allowed to rush to catch the bus.

Bus Numbers Do you know your bus number? If not we can look it up.

Tomorrow we start the day by going to first period at 9:00. Tonight, be sure to give all handouts to parents. Get a good night’s rest!

Tuesday

DSISD Dress Code

Dress Code

Dress Code Cont. Leggings must be covered by another article of clothing that is finger-tip length.

Dress Code Anyone out of dress code will be sent to the office and will be required to change into school clothing for the remainder of the day. The office will keep your clothes until the school’s clothes are returned.

Visitors at School

Attendance – Excused Absence

Attendance

Loss of Credit

Tardies

Gum Policy Gum is not allowed on the middle school campus during the instructional day. Students with gum will be asked to spit it out. Failure to comply or repeated offenses can lead to further consequences.

Wednesday

Bullying & Reporting Bullying

Students experiencing problems at school with bullying should go to the office and fill out an incident report. Report will go to the appropriate counselor for initial review. The counselor will either handle the situation or pass the incident report to the appropriate person (administrator or other) for further action.

Vandalism & Damage to School Property

Prohibited Items during School day *Paging devices and cell phones shall be confiscated and shall only be returned to the student’s parent.

Valuables at School

Lost and Found General items (clothes, lunch box, school supplies…) ◦ Located in the cafeteria. ◦ Students can look through the bin for lost items before school or during lunch. Valuable items (glasses, electronics, textbooks, purse/bag…) ◦ Located in the office with Mrs. Calzonit. ◦ If items are labeled w/your name, they will be delivered to you as soon as possible. Lost and Found will be cleaned out monthly. Items not claimed will be donated. Items taken from lost and found that do not belong to you is considered as stealing and will be treated as such.

Technology All electronic devices should be powered “off” and placed in your backpack before entering the classroom. Teachers will determine when a device is needed during instruction. Students who violate this rule may have their device taken for the day or the class period at the discretion of the teacher.

Technology – Prohibited Use

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