SCARLETT MIDDLE SCHOOL Student/Parent/Family Handbook
2015-­‐2016
SCARLETT MIDDLE SCHOOL 3300 Lorraine St. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: 734-­‐997-­‐1220 Fax: 734-­‐997-­‐1885 http://www.a2schools.org/scarlett The Home of the Roadrunners Full of Pride, Passion, and Productivity Partners with Mitchell Elementary and Huron High School Pursuing International Baccalaureate Partners with The University of Michigan School of Education Student Name _____________________________ CCA Teacher _____________________ Grade ____ MITCHELL-­‐SCARLETT K-­‐8 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CAMPUS MISSION STATEMENT
Mitchell-­‐Scarlett is a K-­‐8 campus that draws upon the power of a diverse local and global community to support the development of inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who contribute to the formation of a more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Defined by high academic standards, innovative curriculum and instruction, and meaningful assessments, our collaborative community inspires student growth, as they become reflective life-­‐long learners.
MOTTO: Passion, Pride, and Productivity
SCHOOL COLORS: Blue and Red
MASCOT: Roadrunner
MAIN OFFICE is located on the first floor, as you enter the school it is immediately on your right. • Mr. Vazquez Principal 997-­‐1220 [email protected] • Ms. Peterson Assistant Principal 997-­‐1220 [email protected] • Mrs. Gibson Administrative Assistant 997-­‐1220 [email protected] • Ms. Kline Office Professional 997-­‐1221 [email protected]
• Mrs. Winston Office Professional 997-­‐1223 [email protected] GRADE OFFICE is located on the first floor, as you enter the school it is immediately on your right. Parents call the grade offices when a student needs to be excused for an absence, tardy, or appointment. • 8th Grade Students Last Name A-­‐Z: 997-­‐1221 [email protected]
• 7th Grade Students Last Name A-­‐Z: 997-­‐1223 [email protected]
• 6th Grade Students Last Name A-­‐L: 997-­‐1221 [email protected]
• 6th Grade Students Last Name M-­‐Z: 997-­‐1223 [email protected]
COUNSELORS
All students are assigned a counselor. It is important and valuable to get to know them. You can meet with your counselor by scheduling an appointment by calling the main office. They are located on the 2nd floor. •
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Mrs. Doolittle, Counselor Mrs. Micou, Counselor BELL SCHEDULE 6th Grade CCA 8:15 – 8:40 1st 8:45 – 9:39 2nd 9:44 – 10:38 Lunch 10:43 – 11:08 3rd 11:13 – 12:07 th
4 12:12 – 1:06 th
5 1:11 – 2:05 6th 2:10 – 3:07 997-­‐1220 ext. 33206 [email protected] 997-­‐1220 ext. 33517 [email protected] 7th Grade CCA 8:15 – 8:40 1st 8:45 – 9:39 2nd 9:44 – 10:38 3rd 10:43 – 11:37 Lunch 11:42 – 12:07 4th 12:12 – 1:06 th
5 1:11 – 2:05 6th 2:10 – 3:07 Room 209
Room 210
8th Grade CCA 8:15 – 8:40
1st 8:45 – 9:39 2nd 9:44 – 10:38 3rd 10:43 – 11:37 4th 11:42 – 12:36 Lunch 12:41 – 1:06 5th 1:11 – 2:05
6th 2:10 – 3:07
BUILDING/OFFICE HOURS: The morning bell rings at 8:05 a.m. Students have 10 minutes to use lockers and get to class on time. The final bell rings at 3:07 p.m. The main offices are open from 7:50 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. After hours, all calls will be forwarded to voicemail. Please leave us a message. We will make every effort to return your call in a timely fashion. MORNING ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL: Before 7:50 a.m. students are to wait outside, in front of the building. At 7:50 a.m. students can enter the cafeteria for breakfast. Students not eating breakfast go to the following areas: • 8th Graders enter through the main doors and go up the stairs to the upper lobby. • 7th Graders enter through the main doors and go left to the technology wing. • 6th Graders enter through the main doors and go straight into the cafeteria. DISMISSAL TIME: You are dismissed from school at 3:07 p.m. Students are to exit the building and get on the bus/ride or walk home. Students who stay after school for an assigned after school activity, which means that you must be supervised by an adult staff member. Under NO circumstances are you to “hang” around in front of the school or in the hallways of the school. If you have after school tutoring, sports, or clubs report directly to the cafeteria before 3:15. After 3:15 you may not return to the building unless it is an emergency. Parents, please pick your child up on time, as well as, at the conclusion of after school activities. DROP OFF -­‐ PICK UP BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL: It is expected that all all parents/guardians will drop off and pick up students from the circular drive located at the west end of the building. To ensure everyone’s safety: • DO NOT ENTER the drive designated for school buses only. • DO NOT ENTER the parking lot to pick up or drop off kids, before or after school. ATHLETICS -­‐ CLUBS -­‐ AFTER SCHOOL: At the end of the day you are to get on the bus, walk home, or get picked up. If you stay for an after school activity, report directly to the cafeteria before 3:15. After 3:15 you will not be permitted to return to the building unless it is an emergency. Students must remain with coach, club director, or teacher at all times. When the activity is over you must report back to the cafeteria for dismissal. Parents, please make every effort to pick your child up on time, as well as, at the conclusion of after school activities. *There are late buses available at 4:45 on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays only* BUS PROCEDURES: District rules apply for students from the time you leave home until the time you return home. In addition, there are specific rules that apply in order to ride the bus. Riding the bus is a privilege, NOT a right. Bus rules are as follows: 1. Always remain seated when the bus is in motion. 2. Be courteous; no yelling; no profanity. 3. Do not eat or drink on the bus. 4. Keep the bus clean. 5. Cooperate with the bus driver. 6. Do not smoke. 7. Do not be destructive. 8. Keep head, hands and feet in the bus. 9. Driver is authorized to assign seats. Students who do not follow the rules WILL lose bus-­‐riding privileges either temporarily or permanently. This means suspension from riding the Ann Arbor district school bus. PLANNERS: To help with organization, time management, and communication between teacher and parent/guardian (around academics and behavior), students are given a planner at the beginning of each quarter. Students must have their planner (which includes hall passes) with them at all times. If a planner is lost/missing, students must report to the grade office to replace it ($2.00). Parents check your student’s planner daily and sign at the bottom of the “Daily Roadrunner” page. BREAKFAST/LUNCHROOM ETIQUETTE: The cafeteria is open from 7:50 a.m. to 8:05 a.m. for breakfast and from 10:36 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. You are to report to lunch within the five minutes of passing time. DO NOT RUN to lunch. In line there shall be no yelling, pushing, shoving, and/or cutting in front of others. Respect the rights of others. Have your food choice made and money ready when you are in line. Be courteous and respectful to the cafeteria workers. You may self-­‐select where you sit, which means each day you can choose a different table. Once seated, you remain seated. Clean up after yourselves and your table. While in the cafeteria, there is NO throwing of food at any time. You may not leave the cafeteria without permission. We do not accept food deliveries for students (i.e. Jimmy John’s, Hungry Howie’s, etc.). No cupcakes, cookies, cake, etc. are to be brought to school for birthday celebrations. Bottled water is the only thing allowed in hallways and in classrooms. No food may leave the cafeteria. ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES: When you are absent from school, your parent/guardian must call the appropriate grade level secretary by 8:00 a.m. If a recording is reached upon calling, your parent must leave his/her name, your name, the date and time and reason for your absence. If he/she is unable to call the school, a signed note stating the reason for the absence must be brought to the office upon student’s return to school. If you are absent for 3 or more days, your parent has the option of calling the appropriate grade level secretary to request homework assignments. Please allow at least 24 hours to collect the requested homework. If there is a need for a pre-­‐
planned absence, please seek approval from either principal at least 5 days in advance. Make every effort to come to school because what you miss is always important to know. After 10 absences (of any type) your student is considered truant. LATENESS/TARDINESS: In the event you are late to school and it is after the start of the first class, you must IMMEDIATELY report to the main office. You will receive a hall pass from one of the grade level secretaries. You will not be allowed into your first hour without a pass. If you are late to any other period throughout the day, the following will apply; within the 1st five minutes of class time you will be considered unexcused and marked tardy. Students arriving to class later than 10 minutes will NOT be permitted into class without a pass and will be sent to the grade level office. Parents, if your child is chronically late the principals will request a conference to assess the problem. If tardiness to school persists the matter will be referred to the truant officer. PARENT PHONE CALLS AND VISITATIONS: Parents are welcome to call the main office at anytime. The school administration has directed secretaries not to interrupt teachers during instruction. However, we will make every effort to get your message to your child or have them return your call between classes. Also, we welcome and encourage parents to visit the school, please consider the following guidelines when planning a visit. All visitors MUST sign in at the main office and obtain a visitor pass UPON ENTERING THE BUILDING. This is a security issue. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with teachers in advance whenever possible. If you wish to meet with a teacher without a previously scheduled appointment, the grade secretaries will be happy to contact teachers and determine if they are available to meet at that time. Before school starts, teachers are making final preparations for their classes and may not always be available. If you at anytime feel that a teacher or staff member is being non-­‐
responsive, please contact the principal, Mr. Vazquez. SCHOOL NURSE: The school clinic is part of the main office. If you get sick at school, check in with your current classroom teacher first and ask for a pass to go to the main office. It may be determined that you need to see the nurse or rest. A sick student may lie down for up to fifteen minutes. If further rest is needed, your parents will be contacted to pick you up from the main office. REGIONAL ALLIANCE OF HEALTHY SCHOOLS (RAHS): 734-­‐677-­‐2708 Scarlett is fortunate to host a clinic site that provides medical care and related services such as: counseling, immunizations, sports physicals, and other resources. ALL Scarlett students and their families are eligible to sign up for RAHS services regardless of income; insurance is NOT required. Your parents must complete the required forms before you may use the services. This could be done at registration or they may come to RAHS for the forms. You must report to the main office to make an appointment before going to RAHS. MEDICATIONS: All medication prescriptions and over-­‐the-­‐counter medication such as aspirin and Tylenol must be checked in with the school nurse and grade level secretaries. Proper paperwork and the original container are required. Medication will be secured and distributed based on doctor’s orders by the grade level secretaries. NO exceptions. CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICE USAGE: All electronic devices such as cell phones; i-­‐
Pods, i-­‐touches and other electronic gadgets are to be kept in your locker during school hours. No exceptions, which means no cafeteria use as well. If your device is seen or heard, it will be taken and turned in to the office. If an administrator, teacher, or staff member takes the device, then your parents must come to school and report to the main office to get the item returned. The school is not responsible for lost/stolen electronics. We RECOMMEND these items not be brought to school. AAPS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT DRESS CODE: is in place to support a positive, safe, and respectful learning environment for all students. While students often express themselves in the way they dress, it is important that clothing is respectful and appropriate for a middle school setting and does not create a substantial disruption to the learning environment. Parents may use the following as a guide to support students in dressing appropriately while at school: 1. Clothing may not depict or advertise weapons, alcohol, drugs/paraphernalia, obscene language/images, threats, or writing, which may pose a disruption to the educational setting. 2. Clothing that exposes the midriff, cleavage, or undergarments may not be worn to school. 3. Tops with spaghetti straps, in addition to backless, halter, and strapless tops may not be worn. T-­‐shirts are to be worn beneath sleeveless jerseys or sleeveless t-­‐shirts. Shoulder straps are to be at least two (2) inches wide. 4. Pants, shorts, and skirt length should be at fingertip length and waistband should not fall below the hips. Leggings/Jeggings are permissible if worn with a top or dress, which must also be fingertip length. 5. Clothing may not be see-­‐through and may not have holes that expose the skin. 6. Pajamas and slippers may not be worn. 7. No headgear may be worn during the school day, including bandanas, sweatshirt hoods, and hats. Students may wear headgear for religious or medical reasons. Violations of the student dress code will be recorded in PowerSchool as “Inappropriate Dress”. Students who violate the student dress code will be offered the following options: 1. Change clothes 2. Contact a parent to bring a change of clothes to the school SCARLETT ACADEMIC SOCIETY: Acquiring the grades and having the citizenship to be honored and celebrated as a Scarlett Academic Society recipient is one of the highest honors you can earn. At the end of each marking period, those students who earn: • All A’s and 1’s and 2’s (citizenship) • All A’s and B’s and 1’s and 2’s (citizenship) • All B’s and 1’s and 2’s (citizenship) will be recognized at the Academic Society Ceremony. Each student will be sent a personalized letter acknowledging his/her accomplishments and inviting him/her to the evening ceremony. Students will receive academic medals (for first time recipients in a school year) engraved with their names and a certificate of achievement. Students also receive an agreed upon perk (privilege) that occurs during their lunchtime and advisory. As a member of the Academic Society students must perform TWO HOURS of community service throughout the marking period. This service can be performed in and/or after school but must be documented by an adult. If the service is not completed, then the student loses their right to the perk. Community service is a small request to ask of each student. We should all live by the principle “to give more than we take.” GRADING SCALE: A: 100-­‐90 B: 89-­‐80 C: 79-­‐70 D: 60-­‐69 E: 59 and below INTERIM AND GRADE REPORT DATES: Our school will be using “paperless” interim and grade reports. You can access your child’s grade report at the following website: http://pschool.aaps.k12.mi.us. You will be asked for your parent username and password. To view your student’s grade report, click on grade history, where the interim/grades report and teacher comments will be able to be viewed. CITIZENSHIP RUBRIC: Each teacher will use this as a guide when considering your classroom behavior, preparedness, and attitude. Citizenship grade is a major factor in your eligibility for Academic Society, Athletics, Clubs, and After-­‐
School Activities CITIZENSHIP MARK: 1 (Exceptional) • Demonstrates self-­‐control. • Follows directions first time; comes to class with supplies; listens attentively; ready to start; on time. • Works hard; takes initiative; asks for help when needed. • Does not disrupt class or cause distractions. • Frequently goes out of way to help others students. • Actively participates in class discussions. • Offers constructive input regularly. EXAMPLE: “I am here to get the best education. I always do my best and help others do the same.” CITIZENSHIP MARK: 2 (Above Average) • Frequently demonstrates self-­‐control. • Follows directions; comes to class with supplies; good listener; frequently asks for help when needed; • Hardly ever tardy without an excuse. • Hardly ever disrupts class. • Demonstrates a willingness to help other students understand and learn. • Participates in class discussions. • Offers input frequently. EXAMPLE: “I am here to support my education. I try to do my best and help others do the same.” CITIZENSHIP MARK: 3 (Average) • Usually pays attention; sometimes distracted by others. • Usually follows directions; sometimes unprepared; listens; rarely tardy without an excuse. Shows a readiness to work; occasionally misses an assignment; sometimes asks for help when needed. • Stops distracting behavior when reminded. • Will help others when asked. • Needs prompting to participate in class discussions; Offers input reluctantly. EXAMPLE: “I am here to get an education. I do my work.” CITIZENSHIP MARK: 4 (Poor) • Rarely pays attention in class; often distracted, or is distracting others. • Seldom follows directions the first time given; often unprepared; listens inconsistently. • Often needs personal reminders to focus on classroom activities and complete assignments; missing work; seldom asks for help; sometimes tardy without excuse. • Stops distracting others only when reminded repeatedly. • Rarely helps others. • Rarely participates in class discussions. EXAMPLE: “I am here because I have to be. I do my work when somebody makes me.” CITIZENSHIP MARK: 5 (Very Poor) • Continually distracted by self and others; frequently tardy unexcused. • Does not follow directions; not with materials/work; does not listen to adult direction/advice. • Must be reminded to focus on classroom activities; seldom asks for help relevant to classroom tasks. • Interferes with students helping others; rarely appears engaged in learning. EXAMPLE: “I don’t want to be here except to see my friends. I don’t care about my work. STUDENT BEHAVIOR AND CONDUCT: At Scarlett Middle School, we are serious about student-­‐behavior whether it is on your way to school, during school, after school, or on your way home. Our goal is to assure your development as responsible, respectful individuals. We will make NO compromises or •
allowances for inappropriate behavior. We are committed to ensuring that ALL students learn in an environment that is safe, orderly, and comfortable. All students are expected to follow district, school, and classroom rules. If you are not meeting these expectations you may be sent to a Counselor and/or Principal to discuss the problem. You may be required to develop a written contract for behavior that is acceptable to both you and your teacher. Your parents also play an important role in your behavior as a successful student. They will be contacted whenever you are sent from class or suspended from school. Also, you may be removed from after school/athletic events if your conduct does not represent Scarlett positively. In accordance with district policy any student suspended for any portion or all of a school day will not be permitted to participate in any after school activities. DETENTIONS: Lunch or after-­‐school detention may be assigned by a teacher as needed. SUSPENSIONS: If you are suspended for violating the district’s Student Rights and Responsibilities you may be removed from school and classes from 1 to 10 days. Every student who is suspended from school must have a parent/guardian return with them for a re-­‐entry conference. BULLYING AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR: Ann Arbor Public Schools Bullying Policy 5800 – Adopted May 23, 2012: The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education recognizes that a safe and civil environment within the school community is necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. The District finds that bullying, like other disruptive or violent behavior, is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its students in a safe environment. This policy prohibits bullying against students in any form, regardless of its subject matter or motivating animus. Retaliation or false accusation against a target of bullying, a witness or another person with reliable information about an act of bullying, is also prohibited. For more information regarding Student Rights, Responsibilities, & Bullying please visit http://a2schools.org DEVELOPMENTAL DESIGNS Whether student, parent, staff/faculty, this is our approach to developing independent, responsible students. Effective integrated social-­‐emotional and academic learning for young adolescents • Increase student motivation • Increase student self-­‐management • Strengthen connection to school Guiding Principles: The Developmental Designs approach is founded upon seven evidence-­‐based principles that form the core of successful teaching and learning in the middle grades. 1. Knowing the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of the students we teach is as important as knowing the content we teach. 2. We learn best by actively constructing our own understanding and meaning. 3. The greatest cognitive growth occurs when learning is leveraged by social interaction. 4. Goals are best achieved through the incremental mastery of tasks. 5. Social learning in a supportive community is as important to success as academic learning. 6. There is a set of personal/social skills that students need to learn and practice in order to be successful socially and academically: * Cooperation * Assertion * Responsibility * Empathy * Self-­‐
control 7. Trust among adults is a fundamental necessity for academic and social success in a learning community. What Does Developmental Designs Practices Look Like in a School? What does a middle-­‐level school look, feel, and sound like when adolescent needs are met appropriately? A school implementing Developmental Designs makes creating respectful, caring relationships a high priority. Every day begins with an advisory in which students circle up to greet each other respectfully, share what’s happening in their lives, and engage in activities that teach important skills in a lively way. The Developmental Designs advisory structures (Circle of Power and Respect and Activity Plus) build a safe, inclusive school community while teaching social and academic skills. Class routines and transitions between classes are taught and practiced. Everything is modeled and rehearsed. The goal is the development of self-­‐control and responsible independence. Also carefully introduced and consistently upheld are consequences for all rule breakers, no matter who or how small the infraction. The consequences clarify the expectations, provide a chance to restore order, safety, and relationship, and maintain the dignity of the rule breaker. Caring communities are paramount. Teachers use language that fosters reflection and intrinsic motivation among students. Each class period has an opportunity for students to get to know one another, to do meaningful work, and to reflect on work afterwards. There is respect for the environment and materials. Students ask and answer open-­‐ended questions and help design and make choices in assignments. There is a balance in each class between teacher-­‐directed lessons and independent and group work. Community-­‐building Advisory: The Circle of Power and Respect (CPR) and Activity Plus (A+) are meeting structures for building community, social skills, and readiness for learning. Goals and Declarations: Students declare a personal stake in school to anchor their learning in a meaningful commitment to growth. Social Contract: Based on their personal goals, students design and sign an agreement that binds the community to common rules. Its requirements are modeled and practiced every day. Modeling and Practicing: Social competencies are learned by seeing and doing. Nothing is assumed—
all routines are practiced. The Loop: Ongoing, varied reflective planning and assessments ensure continuous, conscious growth. Empowering Teacher Language: Gesture, voice, and words combine to create a rigorous, respectful climate for building responsible independence. Pathways to Self-­‐control: When the Social Contract is broken, teachers have an array of strategies, such as various kinds of redirection, loss of privilege, Take a Break, and Take a Break out of the room. Social skills grow without loss of dignity. Collaborative Problem-­‐Solving: Students and teachers use social conferencing, problem-­‐solving meetings, conflict resolution, and other problem-­‐
solving structures to find positive solutions to chronic problems. Power of Play: Play is designed to build community, enliven students, and restore their focus—more time truly on task. Practices for Motivating Instruction: Student choice, bridging, structured interaction, and other practices help connect young adolescent needs and the school curriculum, so that students are deeply engaged in learning. For more information please visit https://www.originsonline.org/developmen
tal-­‐designs INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) We are pleased to share an exciting and important development in our work to create a pre-­‐K – 12th grade pathway of authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools. Our applications for IB candidacy were approved as follows: • Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Mitchell Elementary School • Middle Years Programme (MYP) in partnership at Scarlett Middle School and Huron High School • Diploma Programme (DP) at Huron High School. Over the next two years, the schools and IB programs listed above (PYP, MYP, DP) and their respective schools will develop into IB World Schools. These schools, as you know, share a common philosophy that includes a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education. The schools use a thoughtfully planned research-­‐based framework and curricula that promotes student inquiry and engagement. Students also benefit from the global connections, 21st century skills, world language, international standards, and service opportunities that are built into these programs. For more information visit http://a2-­‐ib.blogspot.com PARENT-­‐TEACHER-­‐STUDENT ORGANIZATION (PTSO) Become a part of the leadership group that is made up of parents, teachers, and students! This group meets once a month on Mondays. We need student participation and student voices to make the best decisions for Scarlett! •
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7:00pm Monday, September 14th 6:15pm Monday, October 12th 6:15pm Monday, November 9th 6:15pm Monday, December 14th 6:15pm Monday, January 11th 6:15pm Monday, February 8th 6:15pm Monday, March 14th 6:15pm Monday, April 11th 6:15pm Monday, May 16th 6:15pm Monday, June 6th COMPUTER USAGE: INTERNET and regular use VIOLATIONS: Cause/Event: Consequences: Hacking into school servers; other computers Using e-­‐mail or Web sites to intimidate students (cyber-­‐bullying) Downloading illegal music/media files, games, and/or applications from the Internet Using/Sending inappropriate instant messaging/chats during class Plagiarizing information by using the Internet Accessing social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, chat rooms, etc...), non-­‐
educational games, pornographic, hate speech groups, other non-­‐educational related websites Physically damaging a computer through misuse or neglect Posing as another person; misrepresenting self on the web, using another’s identity (ID theft) Manipulating or changing settings without authorization Suspension; administrative discretion and possible legal actions (action level III) Detention/Suspension; immediately sent to administrator; considered harassment under district Rights & Responsibilities Handbook Loss of computer use and possibly legal action could be taken Loss of computer use Failed assignment; loss of points and possible legal actions Administrative discretion and possible legal actions Loss of computer usage and will be responsible for repair cost Suspension Administrative restrictions WELCOME TO THE SCARLETT NATION! Scarlett Middle School 3300 Lorraine St. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: 734-­‐997-­‐1220 Fax: 734-­‐997-­‐1885 http://www.a2schools.org/scarlett