LUNCH
Lunch is served in the commons area. Students may bring their lunch or choose
from a full menu or salad bar. Lunch duty teachers will explain, in detail, the
lunch procedures.
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LOCKERS
Students will be assigned an individual locker. Each student will sign a locker
agreement which explains the locker procedures. Students are permitted at their
lockers in the morning, before and after lunch, and in the evening. The lockers
remain the property of TCMS and school officials will inspect the lockers when
necessary.
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LOCKER FEES
Each student will be assessed $1 rental fee for a locker. The lockers have a
combination lock and will be assigned to students by homeroom teachers after
payment.
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MOVEMENT
WITHIN THE SCHOOL
During class changes students should keep to the right and move quickly
to their next class. Students are not permitted in the restroom at this time.
Students are to use proper stairways designated by grade level. Students are to
have a hall pass to move through the halls at any other time.
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BUSES
We
highly suggest that all students ride the bus to and from school. Under no
circumstances are any students permitted to drive cars, four-wheelers, or motor
bikes to school. Bicycles are not permitted on the school grounds during school
hours. If a student is riding a bus other than his/her assigned bus, a written
note should be brought to school and placed in the note box in the Commons area
during breakfast time. The note will be approved by the principal/assistant
principal by 11:00 AM. Notes will be handed out during lunch. Without a signed
note, the student will not be permitted to ride that bus.
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EMERGENCY
PROCEDURE CARDS
Each student will be asked to complete and return an emergency procedure card.
This card will be placed on file in the office. ONLY NAMES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
LISTED CAN BE USED BY THE OFFICE. For the safety of your child, we will not
permit any student to leave the grounds with any other person other than the
ones indicated on this card. Those students failing to return a card cannot be
permitted to leave with anyone other than parents or guardians. We may ask for
ID. This is for the safety of your child. Parents are urged to notify the
school of any changes in address, phone number, etc.
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ILLNESS IN SCHOOL
Students may become ill while in school. The student should ask his/her teacher
to come to the office. Students will have their temperatures taken and if
necessary the office will contact parents to notify them of the illness. Again,
the emergency procedure card will be followed. Students who frequently use this
as a means to get out of school/class will be sent back to class if temperature
is normal.
(No "nits" policy)
School policy requires that students infested with lice, not be allowed to
return to school until all nits have been removed from the student's head.
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RESTROOMS
Restroom breaks are provided during the day. Students are not permitted in the
restroom without a restroom pass.
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DOCTOR AND DENTAL APPOINTMENTS
If
your child has a dental or doctor appointment during school hours, a signed note
from home will be required. We ask the following information be included on the
note:
-
Doctor/dentist
name
-
Phone number
-
Time of
appointment
Students should give this note to
their homeroom teacher on the day of the appointment. Notes will be verified in
the office by the principal/assistant principal before 11:00 AM. Notes will be
handed out during lunch. Parents/guardians must come to the office to sign the
student out. No student will be permitted to leave without signing out.
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END OF DAY PROCEDURES
Parents wishing to
pick up students at the end of the school day or on early dismissal days will
have to wait for students in the Commons area until bus students have been
dismissed. Time approximate: 3:20 or 1:20 on early dismissal days.
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MEDICATION
All medication must be administered from the office. Medication forms for
students are available in the office. Parents need to sign the forms and return
them with the medication in the original container. Students will not be given
any over-the-counter drugs without written permission. This is the law and is
for the safety of all parties.
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DRESS
It is
inappropriate to wear anything that distracts from or
disrupts the learning environment. Examples: Suggestive clothing or
clothing that promotes inappropriate themes such as alcohol, tobacco products,
profanity, or sexual references.
Also: sagging
pants, spaghetti straps or strapless tops, spandex, short-shorts or skirts
(above the fingertips when hands are at your side), holes in clothing, too loose
fitting tank tops, and see through tops or muscle shirts.
Students also
remember that hair paint or spray is not permitted at the middle school. Dress
to be a successful student!
Consequences:
Students will be sent to the office and will be asked to change or parents
will be contacted to bring appropriate clothing.
**Use common sense. Our goal is to
prepare students for the future.
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COLLECTION OF LABELS AND RECEIPTS
TCMS collects many
different labels and receipts for which we receive computers and other valuable
equipment. We will keep you informed of the various labels that we are
collecting.
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EVACUATION DRILLS
In the
event of fire or other emergencies, it is extremely important that we be able to
evacuate the school quickly. Drills are conducted frequently and are to be taken
seriously by all concerned. Instructions for evacuation are posted in each room
and will be discussed with you. Remember, there is to be NO TALKING, RUNNING,
OR HORSEPLAY during fire drills. Your life could depend on how well everyone
follows directions.
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PICTURES
School pictures
are taken yearly. Students and parents will be notified in advance of the date.
The pictures are usually taken during the first semester and are returned in
time for Christmas. A make-up day is usually provided for students who are
absent when pictures are taken.
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BOOKS
Textbooks will be
furnished free by the Taylor County School System. These will be issued by the
subject area teacher. Please remember that all textbooks are the property of the
school and should not be abused. If you should lose a book, your teacher will
not issue another book until the first one is paid for. You will be charged for
any damaged books at the end of the school year.
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VISITORS
Visitors are
always welcome, but encouraged to make an appointment to see a teacher or the
principal. All visitors must report to the main office immediately upon
entering the building, sign in, and be issued a visitor tag which must be
visible at all times while you are in the school.
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LOSS OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR
PRIVILEGES
Students that
misbehave in after school or extra curricular activities will be disciplined
through the loss of those extra activities.
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REPORT CARD INFORMATION
- GRADE REPORT UPDATES
Report cards are
issued at the end of each 9 weeks. Grade Report Updates are sent out at the
mid-point of each grading period. Parents should feel free to schedule a
conference at anytime during the year as needed.
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ATTENDANCE
Students are
expected to attend school every day. State, County, and Middle School attendance
policies will be enforced. Students who are absent will be required to submit a
written excuse upon returning to school. Phone calls will not be accepted as
excuses. Failure to provide an excuse will result in the day(s) being unexcused.
Students who accumulate five (5) or more unexcused absences will be notified by
the school through an attendance letter. Absences will be evaluated on a case by
case basis and may be referred to a Truancy Diversion Worker. Students who
accumulate tem (10) or more unexcused absences will be referred to the County
Attendance Officer for possible legal action through the court system. Students
are allowed five (5) written excuses by parents per semester. Additional excuses
by written by parents past five (5) days during the semester may be treated as
an unexcused absence. Student absences because of suspension from school will be
unexcused.
*** Attendance notes are to be places
in the note box located on the round table in the Commons area.
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HOMEWORK REQUESTS
It is the
responsibility of the student to make up all work missed. Students can contact
other students in their classes and get assignments. One day is given for each
day missed for making up work due to an excused absence. If your child is ill
and will miss more than three (3) days of school, we ask that you
call the school before 9:00 AM and request homework. That homework may be picked
up after 3:00 PM that day. No homework will be sent for less than two
(2) days of absences.
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DELIVERIES AT SCHOOL
We ask that you do
not send flowers or gifts to the middle school but have those delivered
to the home of the student.
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MASTERY
TESTING FOR COURSE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
(Applicable for 8th grade
students)
Based on WV
Board of education Policy 2510, students shall be provided opportunities to
demonstrate mastery of state and county instructional goals and objectives for
advancement to the next instructional level without being required to complete
the regular course.
Taylor County's
mastery testing program will allow 8th - 12th graders who pass the exam(s) to "clep
out" of one or more high school courses. A student interested in testing for
graduation credit must complete and submit an application to the guidance office
by February 1st prior to the school year in which he/she would
normally take the course(s). Testing is done by RESA VII in Fairmont.
Contact your
school guidance counselor for more information.
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