2016-2017 student handbook - Edythe J. Hayes Middle School

EdytheJ.HayesMiddleSchool
StudentHandbook
2016-2017
Learn Daily Ÿ Laugh Often
Lead Respectfully Ÿ Live Responsibly
260 Richarson Place | Lexington, KY 40509 | Ph: (859) 381-4931 | Fax: (859) 381-4937
www.ejhayes.fcps.net
“The mission of Edythe J. Hayes Middle School is to engage all students in a safe
and nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence and develops
responsible, respectful leaders.”
E. J. HAYES MIDDLE SCHOOL
August, 2016
Dear students and families,
Hello! We are pleased to have you and your family as a member of the Panther family! We have created
a handbook to make your school year much easier by providing you with information you may need
throughout the school year. This handbook is only available online, but you may print and keep for
reference.
Our structure is somewhat different than most middle schools in Fayette County. Our sixth and seventh
grades are divided into four teams each. While some cross-teaming may occur due to placement, your
child will share their core content teachers- language arts, math, science, and social studies- with
approximately 120 other students. Each team has a team leader that will serve as your primary contact
should issues arise.
Our eighth grade, however, follows a junior high school model. Eighth grade students are not teamed, as
we view eighth grade as a transition year to high school. The eighth grade has two team leaders to assist
you with conference scheduling, discipline issues, or grade issues.
You should have received a mailing from us earlier detailing what school supplies are required and
information about our school dress code. A copy of the letter can be found on your student’s team’s
website.
As a member of the Panther Family, you have an opportunity to participate in a truly exciting learning
experience. We believe that each student is unique, that all students can achieve, and we strive to
accentuate the positive approach to learning. While it is our responsibility to teach, it is the student’s
responsibility to learn. We are prepared and excited to work with you in order to help students achieve
both academically and socially.
Welcome to Hayes
Thanks!
E.J. Hayes Panther Staff
PANTHER FACULTY AND STAFF
SIXTH GRADE BOBCATS
Language arts- Susan Bayes
Math- Kegan Nall
Science- Jessica Bohannon
Social studies- Blake Bishop (team leader)
Collaboration- April Noah
SIXTH GRADE CHEETAHS
Language arts/social studies- Deedra Murray
Math/science- Suzanne Hutchinson (team leader)
SIXTH GRADE COUGARS
Language arts- Samantha Duchscherer
Math- Kelsey Meece
Science- Dhahran Mason
Social studies- Colleen Hollon (team leader)
Collaboration- Leonard Bell
SIXTH GRADE LYNX
Language arts- Sandra Mullins
Math- Jill Kidder (team leader)
Science- McKenna Hallagan
Social studies- Rick Whitesides
Collaboration- Abel Logan
Sixth grade administrator- Dave Hoskins
Sixth grade counselor- Jonna Hayden
SEVENTH/EIGHTH GRADE BENGALS
Language arts- Kelly Maggard (team leader)
Math- Derrick Anderson
Science- Kate Topley
Social studies- Omar Shalash
SEVENTH GRADE JAGUARS
Language arts- Michelle Areaux
Math- Phil Hyde
Science Lana Griffis
Social studies- Steve Railey (team leader)
Collaboration- Jessica Moore
SEVENTH GRADE LIONS
Language arts- Amy Finley
Math- Chris Williams
Science- Lana Russell
Social studies- Jessica Zaker
Collaboration- Andrea Hamlyn (team leader)
EIGHTH GRADE PANTHERS
Language arts- Marty Dixon
Language arts- Deanne Dulaney
Language arts- Ally Edinger
Math- Laurel Foley
Math- Tim Poindexter
Math- Emily Powell
Science- LeAnn Hall (team leader)
Science- Tim Heaton
Science- Jon Livingood
Social studies- April Deener (team leader)
Social studies- Jeremy Dulaney
Social studies- Kathy Isenhour
Collaboration- Ryan Chambers
Collaboration- Emily Haneline
SEVENTH GRADE WILDCATS
Language arts- Bonnie Litteral
Math- Cindy Caton
Science- Arielle Rustin
Social studies- Casey White
Seventh grade administrator- Matt Sherrard
Seventh grade counselor- Alice Davis
Eighth grade administrator- Tracye Nalley
Eighth grade counselor- Alan Ford
PANTHER FACULTY AND STAFF
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Art- Stephen Bennett
Band- Lois Wiggins
Band- Dr. April Kite
Chorus- Emily Levey
Creative writing- Yolanda Brack-Jones
Drama- Marlene Daugherty
Library media science- Tanya Butler
Orchestra- Sara Francis
Orchestra- Laura Summers
Spanish- Laura Kerns
Spanish advanced- Hope Benavides
OFFICE PERSONNEL
Secretary- Kandra Larsen
Book keeper- Diane Bradley
Registrar- Jody Asher
Attendance clerk- Scarlett Bailey
Youth Services Center coordinator- Stephanie Link
Cafeteria manager- Erik Ansley
School resource officer- Bobby Bruner
School social worker- Andrew Olson
School nurse- Jayne Kendall
PRACTICAL LIVING AND VOCATIONAL STUDIES
Business and marketing- Nick Payne
College and career readiness- Jason Pack
Engineering technology- Art Hardin
Family consumer science- Teresa Grigsby
Health- Patti Breeden
Physical education- Amy Hawkins
Technology resource teacher- Sammy Hall
CUSTODIAL STAFF
Lead custodian- Eddie Chenault
Custodian- Johnny Gunter
Custodian- Rodney Hatton
Custodian- Tyrone Henson
Custodian- Jason Rucker
INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORT SKILLS
Behavior intervention specialist- Shawn Reaves
English language learners- Noble Mullins
MSD resource- Jane Wiendenhoefer
Gifted and talented- Ashlee Van Hoose
Occupational therapist- Emily Helton
PASS- Nick Taylor
RTI math- Teresa Foster
RTI reading- Krista Cruse
SAFE- Jane Bishop
Speech language pathologist- Kristina Perry
Occupational therapist- Emily Helton
School psychologist- Leighann Lakes
Achievement and compliance coach-
PARA EDUCATORS
Elaine Bensburg
Dawn Deaton
Mike Graves
Terrell Horton
Dana Pyle
Dale Smith
Paula Warren
Charmaine Washington
STANDARD SCHOOL OPERATING PROCEDURES
I.
Parent phone calls
In order to avoid disruptions to the classroom, we do not forward calls to the classrooms during the day for
students or teachers. We can, however, take messages, and have calls returned between classes. Parents should
not call or text students on cell phones during the school day.
II.
Absentee notes
According to Fayette County Student Code of Conduct, students have three days to submit absentee or
tardy notes, either parent or doctor. Students should submit notes the day they return to school to the attendance
office. An absentee note box is placed outside the attendance clerk office door.
III.
School times/REAL program
School hours are 8:35-4:05. Due to safety and supervision, students are not allowed in the building prior to
8:35, unless accompanied by an adult. Students may also enter the building with a pass from a teacher for tutoring,
detention or other morning activities. Students who need supervision prior to 8:35, or after 4:05, may attend the
REAL program through the Division of Parks and Recreation. There is a fee for this service, and applications are
available on our website and in the front office.
IV.
Early checkout
Students who need to be checked out of school early must remain in their classrooms until their parent or
guardian arrives. Per state law, and in order to ensure the safety of all students, students cannot be released to an
adult unless the adult has proper photo identification and is on the Early Dismissal Form.
V.
Fast food deliveries
We cannot accept deliveries for fast food orders for students; however, parents may drop off lunches.
VI.
Flower deliveries
We cannot accept flower or gift delivery for students.
VII.
Lost and found
Lost and found items are retained for two week periods. After two weeks, all items will be discarded.
VIII.
Bus passes
Students needing bus passes must have a written note from their parent or guardian. This note must be
submitted prior to lunch to the front office. Students who do not have a valid bus pass will not be allowed entry onto
the requested bus.
IX.
Homework requests
Homework requests for absent students must be made by 11:00 each day, in order to provide ample time to
collect all books and assignments for your student. Work will be available by 3:00 each day. For students absent
multiple days, we request 24-hour notice for homework requests.
X.
Electronic devices (i.e., cell phones and MP3 players)
Mobile device use will be allowed in the cafeteria and classrooms prior to the start of school, and during
lunch. Educational use is allowed at teacher discretion. If electronic devices are confiscated by school personnel, a
parent or guardian must pick it up in the front office on the first offense. Phones will be kept for five school days for a
second offense, per the Fayette County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct (pg. 33, section X.)
However, we recommend students keep electronic devices in their lockers during the school day. We will not be
responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices.
XI.
E-mail distribution lists
All parents and guardians are encouraged to keep their email contact up to date in Infinite Campus. Log on
to the Parent/Student Portal at the top of our home page at www.ejhayes.fcps.net to access.
SCHOOL WIDE DISCIPLINE PLAN
The EJ Hayes Middle School faculty and staff believe in a positive and proactive approach to behavior
management. We have developed several venues to recognize positive student interactions and
behaviors.
Panther Cash
Panther Cash is to be used as positive reinforcement for good behavior
school wide. Teachers are asked to enhance their interactions with
students by finding three positive behaviors for each negative
behavior exhibited by the student.
The student will be given a card by a staff member when they have been “caught being good.” Teachers
who distribute Panther Cash must sign the back of the Panther Cash card and write the student name on
it. These cards are printed on card stock. Students may save the cards in order to purchase items in the
morning, but Panther Cash is nontransferable to other students. The teacher stationed at the front
entrance shall collect the Cash and distribute the items purchased. Items for purchase include: Free
candy at an athletic event, computer pass, extra hall pass, eat lunch with a friend, gum pass, buy back a
mark, free entry into an athletic event, pass to see a teacher before school, or a pass to drink water in
class
Good News Post Cards
Good News Postcards will be used to send home information regarding specific
student behavior. Students who mastered a difficult concept, students who have
shown behavioral improvement, or students who went above and beyond should
receive one. These are only examples, and teachers should send home a Good
News Postcard at anytime they deem one necessary.
Students who receive a Good News Postcard will be allowed entry into one athletic event free, or receive
an item free from the school store.
Honor Roll Cards
The Honor Roll Card system is a method to recognize students for demonstrating excellence in
academics. Honor Roll Cards are valid for a nine-week period.
Platinum cards: Students with a GPA of 4.0.
Rewards for platinum card holders: Pass to all home athletic events, a goodie bag, and a
social event, and an additional item to be determined
Gold cards: Students with a GPA of 3.5 – 3.99.
Rewards for gold card holders: Pass to all home athletic events, a goodie bag, and an
additional item to be determined
Silver cards: Students with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.49.
Rewards for silver card holders: Two free admittances to a home athletic event, goodie
bag, and an additional item to be determined
Bronze cards: Students recognized by teams for significant effort and progress in academics.
MARK SYSTEM
All teams will utilize the mark system as documentation. A tiered approach will be used for accumulation of marks.
Teams will check marks every Thursday, and assign the appropriate consequence using the tiered system outlined
below. Teams will either call parents directly or mail home all consequence notices, regardless of the consequence.
Students who accumulate 5 – 9 marks within a one-week period (Thursday to Thursday), will be given one of
the following consequences:
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Lunch detention
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Alternative detention packet level 1
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30-minute detention
•
30-minute team level community service
Students who accumulate 10-14 marks within a one-week period (Thursday to Thursday) will be given one of
the following consequences:
•
Onehour detention
•
Alternative detention packet level 2
•
All day team isolation
Students who accumulate 15 + marks with a one-week period (Thursday to Thursday) will be given one of the
following consequences:
•
1 ½ hour detention
•
All day team isolation with another grade level
•
Parent/teacher/administration conference will be held
Notification to parents will be made via email, paper copy of notice given to student, and a paper copy mailed
home. Students who miss detention or who do not return the character education packet will be given all
day team isolation for the first occurrence. The second occurrence will result in an office referral. If a
student misses an assigned detention, the team leader must call the parent.
Teams will regularly discuss student behavior progress, and meet to determine appropriate interventions on the team
level.
At each mid-term and end-of-term (4.5 weeks), administration will review students’ cumulative marks. Student who
earn 15 or more marks or receive three or more detentions during this time frame will be flagged for further
intervention.
Once flagged, the team will meet to determine interventions for the student. During a management meeting
conducted by administration, the team and administration will determine next possible steps for intervention, which
can include, but is not limited to, the following:
•
Behavior intervention plan
•
Behavior contract
•
Placement change
•
Use of outside resources or agencies
Students who are placed on an intervention plan will be assigned a staff point-of-contact, who will regularly report to
progress to the team. Any plan developed for the student will be shared with all adults who interact with the student
on a daily basis. An intervention plan may supersede the marks system for a particular student.
DEFINITION OF MARK CATEGORIES
Cheating
5 marks
o Student’s independent work is produced with aid from a peer or non-staff adult without expressed
permission from teacher
o Student plagiarizes work by not giving appropriate credit to outside sources
o Student intentionally aids another student in completing an independent task, assignment, or
assessment
Disruptive behavior
3 marks
o Student’s behavior disrupts the flow of classroom instruction.
o Student’s behavior disrupts classroom activity.
o Student’s behavior requires intervention of an adult regardless of location.
Disrespect/defiance to adult or disrespect to peer
3 marks
o Student uses an inappropriate response to adult request.
o Student makes a comment or statement that is insulting to adult or peer.
o Student does not respond to adult requests to perform an action first time asked.
o Student takes or damages property that is not their own.
Tardy
1 mark
o Student is not in assigned area in the classroom when the tardy bell rings, or if on alternate
schedule, at the designated time.
Off task behavior
1 mark
o Student is not performing task, activity, assignment, or assessment as directed by adult, but is not
disrupting the flow of instruction or activity.
o This includes, but not limited to, not coming to class prepared with materials, sleeping in class,
engaged in conversation with another student that is not pertaining to class.
Candy/food/drink/gum
1 mark
o Student possesses and/or uses candy, food, drink, or gum in classroom, including food removed
from cafeteria, without adult permission. A doctor’s note is required for water bottles to be in
class.
Classroom specific rule
1 mark
o Student breaks a rule specific to a particular classroom. Classroom rule is posted and reviewed
with students through CHAMPS.
A student action may only fall into one category. An action may not be given additional marks
beyond those listed. A teacher or team may not change mark values.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS FOR DETENTION
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Students must arrive on time at 4:05 PM.
Students must come to detention prepared with a writing utensil and paper.
Students must use the restroom prior to arriving at detention.
Students will not ask to leave detention once detention begins.
Students will remain at a zero voice level for the duration of their detention.
Students must complete the detention assignment(s) first. After satisfactory completion of the
detention assignment(s), students will then be allowed to complete homework.
Students will work continuously for the duration of their detention time.
Students will secure all electronic devices under their table during detention.
Students will not be allowed to have food, gum, candy, or drinks during detention.
Students who refuse to work, who fail to remain at a voice level zero, or are disruptive during
detention will be reassigned for the following week.
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Student signature
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Date
DRESS CODE
Modified on June 12, 2013
1.
Shorts and skirts bottoms must be below fingertips.
2.
No clothing with obscene, suggestive, disrespectful decal-type patches, emblems, slogans or
words, as deemed by administration, may be worn.
3.
Hats, sunglasses, bandannas, gloves, hair rollers, and earmuffs are not to be worn in the school
building.
4.
Pants must be worn at the waistline.
5.
Midriff tops, cropped tees, halter tops and shirts that do not extend completely to the lower
garment are not conventional school clothing and are not allowed. (If hands are raised above the head,
skin cannot be seen).
6.
Cut-away shirts, tank tops, mesh tops, scoops and undershirts are not allowed unless worn over
or under acceptable shirts. No cleavage may be visible.
6.
Sleeveless shirts/dresses must have a strap that is the width of a credit card and NOT opened on
the sides.
7.
Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times (no house shoes).
8.
Clothing and accessories that could be harmful or dangerous to self or others are not allowed (i.e.
slap bracelets or chains.) This also includes chains attached to the body or articles of clothing, dog
collars, and stud piercings.
9.
Pajamas are not allowed.
10.
Book bags, backpacks, and oversized purses are not permitted in classrooms or library, due to
space. String backpacks that may fit under the student desk are permitted.
11.
No clothes or jewelry representing drugs or any illegal or restricted activity are allowed (including,
but not limited to, gang activity, use of alcohol, tobacco, or narcotics, etc…)
12.
No top that exposes cleavage is allowed.
13.
No torn or frayed clothing above the knee that exposes skin is allowed.
14.
Students who are not in dress code will be provided appropriate clothing from the Youth Services
Center for the day.
SCHOOL POLICIES
Our School Based Decision Making Council develops and adopts all school policies. For a
comprehensive list of all school policies please log onto the following area of our website:
www.ejhayes.fcps.net/sbdm.
Please note a Student Assignment Policy, which outlines placement criteria for our accelerated courses.
For a copy of the Fayette County Statement on Expectations and Responsibilities: Code of Conduct,
Student Guide, please go the following link: http://www.fcps.net/media/50748/conduct15.pdf .
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910
914
1002
1004
1001
1003
915
916
411
408
412
415/404
417
416/403
418
LAB520
519
GYM
704
Orchestra
LAB519
515Life
Skills
501
Library
502
Engineering
Tech
401
508
FMD
503
Drama
507
Business
316
303
203/216
204/215
5
206
208
211
311
315
304
302
306
218
217
213
212
207
317
308
301
202
Mainoffice
312
402
519
701
Chorus
313
2
406
318
513
Art
201
703
Band
1006
407
413
CAFETERIA
1005
1007
1008
307