Kirksville Public Schools Student Handbook Mission Statement

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Kirksville Public Schools
Student Handbook
Primary School
Ray Miller Elementary
Matthew Middle School
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Kirksville R-III School
District is for all students to achieve their
potential and become productive citizens.
Kirksville R-III Schools
1901 East Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
Dear Students, Parents & Guardians:
On behalf of the Board of Education and staff I would like to welcome
you to the Kirksville Public Schools. The Kirksville community has
high expectations for its schools and has consistently supported efforts
to develop programs that meet the needs of all students. I encourage
you to become involved in school programs and take full advantage of
the opportunities that will be provided.
Our mission is to graduate students that have achieved their maximum
potential and become productive citizens. Working together will
increase the possibility of achieving the mission and preparing students
for continued education and training in order to pursue careers in the
21st century.
Have a great year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Damon Kizzire
Dr. Damon Kizzire
Superintendent
KIRKSVILLE R-III ADMINISTRATION
2015-2016
SuperintendentDr. Damon Kizzire
665-8658
High School PrincipalMr. Randy Mikel
665-4631 Ext. 2
Assistant MS PrincipalMr. Brad Parsons
665-3793 Ext. 3
Assistant SuperintendentMrs. Jane Schaper 665-7774
Middle School PrincipalDr. Mike Mitchell
665-3793 Ext. 2
Ray Miller Elementary PrincipalDr. Jennifer Botello 665-2834 Ext. 2
KV Primary PrincipalMrs. Tricia Reger
ECLC DirectorMrs. Jen Meyer Activities DirectorMr. Scott Latham 665-5691 Ext. 2
626-1459
626-1498
Tech Center DirectorMrs. Sheryl Ferguson 665-2865
Special Education CoordinatorDr. Cindy Dowis
Transportation/Maintenance DirectorMr. Shawn Corbett
665-1400
626-1444
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KIRKSVILLE R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Prom April 30
Parent/Teacher Conference
Oct. 21‐22 (3:30‐7:00)
Guaranteed No‐School
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November 25‐27
December 23‐January 4
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Memorial Day May 30
Quarter Dates
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2nd ‐ Dec 22
3rd ‐ March 4
4th ‐ May 20
Kirksville R-III School District
Student & Parent Information Sites
1.
Information Now (STI)
Students and parents can sign up (at appropriate school) for a user name
to check Grades, Attendance, Demographic Data, Discipline, etc. You
will need to sign up only once during your child’s academic career at the
Kirksville Public Schools.
2.
Tiger Alerts! (Textcaster)
Get important information about Kirksville Public Schools sent as text
messages and emails directly to your mobile phone, wireless PDA or pager.
Signing up is easy and free. Go to our District website at www.kirksville.
k12.mo.us and click on the Textcaster icon. Note: Since Textcaster is used
frequently in our district be sure to check your individual plan with your
cellular provider to avoid unanticipated charges.
3.
Kirksville Public Schools District Calendar
Our school district is now using Tandem for Schools to manage all school
calendars and events. It is the place to find all school event information.
Sign up for Free at http://kirksville.intand.com or at our District Website
at www.kirksville.k12.mo.us
4.
Nutri-Kids
Kirksville R-III School District’s Food Service Department is excited
to announce that district members will now be able to participate in the
online meal account prepayment system. This convenient, easy and secure
online prepayment service will allow you to deposit money into your school
meal account at any time. This service also provides you with the ability to
view your account balance through a web site called MyNutrikids.com. By
having money in your account prior to entering the cafeteria, we find the
lunch lines move along much faster.
https://www.mynutrikids.com
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School Phone Numbers
Early Childhood Learning Center 626-1459
Kirksville Primary
665-5691
Ray Miller Elementary 665-2865
Ray Miller Kitchen
626-1465
Matthew Middle School 665-3793
Kirksville High School 665-4631
Kirksville Area Technical Center
665-2865
Kirksville R-III Central Office
665-7774
Transportation Office
626-1444
Kirksville R-III Website www.kirksville.k12.mo.us
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Board Policy Referral
For more information regarding the following board policies, please refer to the
district website at www.kirksville.k12.mo.us
Click on -District Info
Click on - School Board
Click on -School Board Policy
or
Click on - Student/Parent Notification Handbook
Contact any school office or the Board of Education Building for a hard copy of
the Student/Parent Notification Handbook
District Discipline - Policy JG
Dress Code -Policy JFCA
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - Policy JO
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) - Policy JHDA
Interrogation Interviews and Searches - Policy JFG
Use of Technology - Policy EHB
Assessment - Policy IL
District Accountability Report Cards - Procedure KB-AP
Parents Right to Inspect Materials Used in Sexuality Instruction - Policy IGAEB
Program for Homeless Students – Policy IGBCA
Weapons Possession - Policy CFCJ and ECA
Discrimination - Policy AC
Personnel Records – Policy GBL
Sexual Harassment – Policy AC
Electronic Communication Devices and Audio/Visual Recording Equipment –
Policy KKB
Procedure EHB-AP
Hazardous Materials/Asbestos – Policy EBAB
Surveying, Analyzing and Evaluating Students –Policy JHDA
Student Transportation – Policy EEA
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Bell Schedules
Primary School
Building Opens..................................7:45 a.m.
First Bus Arrives................................7:45 a.m.
School Begins.....................................8:10 a.m.
Lunch.................................... 11:00-12:20 p.m.
Dismissal (Walkers-Pick-Ups)...........3:00 p.m.
Dismissal (Rural Buses).....................3:10 p.m.
Dismissal (City Buses).......................3:20 p.m.
Building Opens.................................. 7:30 a.m.
First Bus Arrives................................ 7:45 a.m.
School Begins..................................... 8:10 a.m.
Lunch 3rd Grade...................11:00-11:37 a.m.
Lunch 4th Grade.................. 11:25-12:05 p.m.
Lunch 5th Grade.................. 11:50-12:25 p.m.
Dismissal (Walkers-Pick-Ups)...........3:00 p.m.
Dismissal (Rural Buses).....................3:05 p.m.
Dismissal (City Buses).......................3:15 p.m.
Middle School
Building Opens.................................. 6:30 a.m.
School Begins..................................... 7:37 a.m.
School Dismissal................................2:45 p.m.
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Kirksville Primary School
2015-2016 Student Handbook
Mission of Primary School: The mission of the Primary School is to provide
children a safe and effective learning environment where students have academic
success, learn self- discipline, and experience curriculum that meets their needs.
Vision: Students will be independent readers, writers, and problem solvers. The
school environment will promote enthusiasm, self-confidence, responsibility, and
respect for self and others. The staff will model friendship, respect, and support for
one another. Parents will be recognized as primary contributors to their children’s
development and education. Community members will have confidence in the
mission of our school, feeling welcomed to participate in activities that support the
curricula.
Values: We will:
· Provide children with a learning environment that accommodates their
individual learning styles.
· Nurture respect for students and encourage their show of respect for others.
· Use procedures for discipline that address issues quickly and resolve them
effectively.
· Align our curricula with district curricula.
· Develop ambitious, developmentally appropriate goals for each area.
· Use collaboration, clear communication, respect, responsibility and
integrity to establish and honor working relationships with colleagues,
administrators and parents.
· Build confidence in community members as the Primary School welcomes
and invites participation in activities that support the curricula.
Teachers will actively engage learners, empowering them to achieve their highest
potential.
Administrators will support, encourage and respect teacher empowerment.
Staff members will maintain professional standards by showing commitment to
professional development opportunities.
Parents will honor the learning by their commitment to attendance, by following
building procedures, by reading with their children and by sharing information.
The students will show respect for themselves and others, will take responsibility
for their words and actions and will give their best effort each day.
You cannot have students as continuous learners and effective collaborators
without teachers having the same characteristics. Michael Fullan
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1815 E. Hamilton Phone: (660) 665-5691
Fax: (660) 626-1421
Tricia Reger, Principal
Dear Kirksville Primary families,
We want to welcome you to Kirksville Primary School. We are excited
to become your partner as your child begins their journey to become a
lifelong learner. We work hard at Kirkville Primary to instill a love of
learning for all our students. Our district mission is that “All students will
achieve their potential and become productive citizens”. We welcome you and your
child to our team.
One of our Kirksville R-III goals is….
“to develop and enhance quality educational/instructional
programs to improve performance and enable students to meet their
personal, academic and career goals.”
We are very proud of our “Decade of Distinction” and the student
performance that has allowed us to achieve this honor. We believe the
firm foundation that we build at Kirksville Primary plays a big role in this
exemplary performance. In the Primary years we work hard to establish
a firm reading foundation, good study and attendance habits, and a
confidence and desire to succeed academically. Our curriculum is aligned
with the Missouri state grade level expectations.
We are excited to begin this learning adventure with you and your family.
We are here to serve the learning needs of your child and look forward to
working side by side with you in this endeavor. If at anytime you have
questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me at 665-5691.
Sincerely,
Tricia Reger
Tricia Reger
Principal
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Tricia Reger, Principal
Primary School Office: 665-5691 Ext. 0
Secretaries: Pat Smith & Shala Reynolds
Principal’s Office: 665-5691 Ext. 2
School Nurse: Shelley Western 665-5691 Ext. 5
School Counselor: Diana Dawson 665-5691 Ext. 4
Food Service: Sue Barrett, Director 626-1441
School Resource Officer: Rich Harden 626-1405
Primary School Fax
660-626-1421
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GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR KINDERGARTEN
KIRKSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
The following skills are helpful for your child to know before coming to
kindergarten:
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Sit down and listen to the teacher
Recognize name
Write name
Identify the letters in their name
Count to 10
Take care of personal needs (bathroom, zip, button, tying shoes, etc.)
Understand and use good manners (table, people, etc.)
Know personal information (first and last name, parents’ names)
Know about sharing, taking turns and working with others
Know the 8 basic colors (red, green, yellow, blue, orange, purple, brown
and black)
By Christmas your child should be able to:
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Write their name as taught in school
Know their shapes
Identify and write numbers to 10
Make sets with numbers to 10
Sequence numbers to 10
Print upper and lower case letters introduced
Show cooperation, respect and responsibility towards teachers and
students
Follow directions
Show self help skills (e.g. zip, tie, button)
By the end of Kindergarten your child should be able to:
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Know basic sight words
Read simple 3 letter words
Know all letters and sounds
Write first and last name as taught in school
Identify and write numbers to 20
Make sets of objects to 20
Count to 100
Be able to write a simple sentence
Read on kindergarten level
First Grade Goals and Expectations
Reading Expectations
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Know letter/sound relationships
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Decode words (phonics)
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Know high-frequency words
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Demonstrate fluent oral reading
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Demonstrate comprehension of text
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Apply reading strategies
Writing/Spelling Expectations
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Express thoughts in writing
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Write in complete sentences
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Use capital letters/correct punctuation
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Use legible handwriting
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Memorize and apply weekly spelling lists
Math Expectations
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Achieve to master math facts/concepts
Citizenship Expectations
Students will be expected to be Respectful, Responsible, and Give Their Best Effort.
Students receive instruction in Social Studies, Science, Health, Computers,
Physical Education, Music and Art for the purpose of gaining basic
understanding and increase knowledge base in these areas.
Children will learn to read through:
· Hands-on activities
· Real experiences
· Simulations
· Literature (prose, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, …)
· Reading practice
· Phonics
· Sight word approach
· Writing experiences
· Repeating rhymes, stories, and songs
· Choral reading
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Children will learn math through:
· Hands-on activities
· Sorting objects
· Graphing activities
· Counting/Estimating
· Writing numbers
· Calendar activities
· Measuring and weighing
· Telling time to hour/half hour
· Identifying/Counting pennies, nickels,
dimes, and quarters
Children are assessed through:
· Samples of daily work
· Performance tasks
· Completion of projects
· Writing/Reading
· Observation and check lists
· Teacher-made tests
· Cooperation and social skills
· Discussion
Children are encouraged to find solutions to problems through:
· Discussion
· Experimentation
· Authentic or real-life tasks
· Cooperative learning
· Logical thinking
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SECOND GRADE GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS
Students will become proficient readers and writers by:
· Determining purpose in reading and writing
· Applying reading strategies.
· Increasing comprehension skills.
· Identifying setting, plot, characters, and meaning in stories or books.
· Learning about authors and illustrators.
· Writing complete sentences, paragraphs, stories and letters to
communicate ideas. (Complete indicates capital letter, subject, verb and
punctuation.)
· Writing poetry, stories, and news articles.
· Reacting to many types of reading and writing.
Students will become proficient in math through:
· Using hands-on math experiences.
· Discussing real-life problems.
· Applying problem-solving strategies.
· Experimenting with math concepts.
· Determining purpose for using numbers.
· Knowing basic addition and subtraction facts.
· Comprehending math relationships.
· Identifying math symbols.
· Using measurement.
· Solving oral and written math problems in addition and subtraction.
· Counting money and telling time.
· Constructing graphs, charts and models.
Students will learn science by participating in:
· A rain forest unit designed to learn the concept of interdependency;
· Simple machines – force motion and gravity
· A unit on animal habitats and animal classification;
· Earth’s materials: rocks and soil
· And exploratory units.
Students will learn social studies by participating in:
· A unit studying American Indians;
· A map unit
· And units about social behavior and expectations.
· Community
Students will learn social skills by:
· Developing rules to live in a community.
· Cooperating with others.
· Assuming responsibility at school. (See attached Matrix)
· Respecting cultural differences and diversity.
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Learning about the community and the states.
Making choices about the use of resources.
Protecting the environment.
Solving problems and predicting consequences.
Students will learn study skills by:
· Listening attentively.
· Using time wisely.
· Working independently.
· Participating in group work.
· Following directions.
· Completing work on time.
· Organizing and managing materials.
· Assuming responsibility.
Students will learn citizenship by:
· Respecting rights and property of others.
· Cooperating with peers.
· Being courteous and observing rules.
· Exercising self-control.
Social Skills Teaching Schedule
August/September...... Introduction and teaching of all 3 universals to all students
“Respect, Responsibility, Best Effort”
Utilize Tiger Tools and the Matrix
October...................... Respect
November................... Responsibility
December................... Best Effort
January (booster)........ Re-teach all 3 universals
................................... “Respect, Responsibility, Best Effort”
Utilize Tiger Tools and the Matrix
February..................... Respect
March......................... Responsibility
April........................... Best Effort
May............................ Review of Matrix and Tiger Tools to all students
We work very hard to encourage our students to show respect, be responsible and
give their best effort, not only during school hours but wherever they are and at
any time of day. Don’t forget to praise your child when you see him/her exhibiting
these traits. The pride in their eyes is priceless.
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PBS Incentive Schedule
*10 ribbons= Extra Recess
*30 ribbons= Fun Activity Tubs
*40 ribbons= Treat Party
*50 ribbons= Lunch with Mrs. Reger
*60 ribbons= Dance Party
*70 ribbons= Popcorn & Soda Party
*90 ribbons= Special Guest
*100 ribbons= $15 Mystery Party (party of the class’ choosing, up to $15 of expenses)
The Tiger Pride Pledge
I pledge to show Tiger Pride each day.
I will show respect for my teachers, my classmates and myself.
I will take responsibility for my words and my actions.
I will give my best effort in all that I do.
REMEMBER to: SHOW RESPECT
BE RESPONSIBLE
GIVE YOUR BEST EFFORT
PBS stands for Positive Behavior Supports. It is a system of procedures for
teaching expected behaviors. Expectations are directly taught to students,
practiced and reinforced. This provides for consistency in student-adult interaction
throughout the building. After analyzing school data collection, we are able to
decrease classroom behaviors and increase time on task and improve academic
performance. This is a school wide focus on prevention. PBS is not a curriculum
or program, but principles and strategies that will work in all environments. At
Kirksville Primary we have a committee consisting of teachers, parents and our
administrator that meet monthly to make our PBS program a success.
It is our goal that all students will feel successful in school. At KPS we stress
that all students and staff show respect, responsibility and give their best effort.
We have a variety of incentive plans that reinforce student’s efforts in these areas.
A class wide reward system exists that rewards an entire class when they show
these traits in gym, music, art or in the lunchroom. Classes are rewarded ribbons
which can be accumulated and “cashed” in for a reward. We also reward students
individually when they are “Caught Being Good”. Staff members hand out
“tickets” which students turn in for a weekly drawing. Two winners from each
grade level are recognized every Friday. They receive a tiger trophy to place on
their desk for the week and are recognized on our “Caught Being Good” bulletin
board, as well as our school website. Additional winners are also recognized
monthly and yearly.
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When students struggle in showing Respect, Responsibility or Giving Their
Best Effort a clear plan exists to help them achieve success in these areas. We
provide a staffed Recovery Room which is a positive proactive approach to help a
student avoid consequences that might result from continued negative behavior.
The Recovery Room provides a time and place for students to receive individual
or small group social skills instruction. If your child visits the recovery room they
will bring home a note notifying you of their visit. We simply ask you to visit with
them about desired behaviors and sign their form and send it back.
DAILY CLASS TIMES
Kindergarten, First and Second Grades
8:10 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Please bring your child no earlier than 7:45 A.M. and no later than 8:00 A.M.
Children go to the classroom with their teacher to take attendance at 8:10 A.M.
Students who are being picked up by parents will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. from
the west door by the parent drive. If your child does not ride a bus and you will be
driving or walking your child to school, they should arrive NO EARLIER than
7:45. The students will go to the classrooms at 8:05 a.m. and must be at school by
8:10 a.m. or be counted absent. If you will be picking them up, please do so at the
3:00 p.m. dismissal time at the west door.
Visitors and Volunteers
We encourage parents and patrons to visit the schools and see how children are
learning. Please call the school office prior to the visit and stop by the office as
you enter the building. We will check the classroom schedule so that your visit
will not be an interruption in learning. When entering the Primary Building you
must go to the office, sign your name and pick up a badge designating that you
are a visitor or volunteer. When you leave the building go to the office and sign
out. All students from other schools or preschool children must be accompanied
by an adult.
Volunteer help in our schools is sought and appreciated. If you are interested in
volunteering, please contact your child’s teacher. We will be happy to arrange
hours and tasks that suit you.
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CANCELLATION OR EARLY DISMISSAL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
School may be canceled or dismissed early due to adverse weather conditions.
Information concerning cancellation or early dismissal will be given on local
radio stations and/or KTVO. Please do not call the school. Listen to the radio
or TV for the announcement. You can also check the district’s web page at,
www.kirksville.k12.mo.us, for updated school cancellations or dismissals and
district news. You may also sign up with text caster to receive district information
on the district home page.
Attendance
We encourage each child to have perfect attendance. School attendance
is mandatory by state law for all children after enrollment (167.031
RSMO). Classroom discussions, hands-on math and science
experiments, reading and direct instruction cannot be duplicated at home.
We ask that parents/guardians inform the school by 8:30 a.m. concerning
the reason(s) for absence(s). If no contact with the school is made by
the parent/guardian, we will call the home to seek information. When
students leave school premises during the day, the office must record that
the child is leaving, with whom and time of dismissal. School personnel
are mandated to file a report with the Juvenile Office or Department of
Family Services if children have excessive absences. Five or more absences
per semester are considered excessive.
Tardies
Any student that arrives to school after 8:10 a.m. will be considered tardy
and must go to the office for a tardy admittance slip. The student must be
signed in by an adult. Frequent tardiness can accumulate to absences. It
is disruptive to the class when a student arrives after classroom work has
started. It is also a rough way for the student to start the day. Parents will
be contacted for a meeting with the building administrator when tardies
are excessive.
Religious Holidays/ Attendance
We want to consider the needs of our students and families regarding religious
practices. When families are going to be absent, they will need to prearrange the
absence by giving the principal and the classroom teacher a list of the religious
observances which require the student to be absent.
Early Dismissal of Students and Someone Other Than the Parent
Taking a Child From School
No student will be allowed to leave school early until a permission slip has been
obtained from the office.
We will not allow a child to be taken from school by someone other than the
parent if we have not been notified by the parent. This includes brothers, sisters,
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grandparents and other relatives. If someone else is to pick up your child from
school, you must notify us in advance. However, we may ask for identification
before we release your child.
Accidents and Illness at School
If your child becomes ill or has an accident at school, WE MUST HAVE A
PHONE NUMBER where you can be reached, or the name and phone number
of some other person who can contact you. Please notify the school office if any
changes occur during the year in your address, phone number or person we are
to call in case of an emergency. It is school policy to send home children who
have a temp of 99.6 or above.
Medication at School
If your child requires medication at school, it can be administered by school
personnel according to the following guidelines:
1. The medication must be prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist.
2. The medicine shall be in the original prescription container which shall be
labeled with: (a) name of student, (b) name of medication, (c) directions for
use, (d) name of physician or dentist, (e) name and address of pharmacy, and
(f ) date of prescription.
3. The parent or guardian must bring the medication to school and sign
the medication authorization form for the school nurse to administer the
medication at school. Children are NOT allowed to transport their own
medicine to and from school.
4. The medication, while at school, shall be kept in the school nurse’s office.
When required, refrigeration will be provided.
5. The nurse will keep a written record of any medication(s) given at school.
This record will include the student’s name, the name of the medication, the
amount of medication to be given, and the time to be given.
6.
At the end of the dispensing time or end of the school year, any remaining
medication must be picked up by the parent or destroyed.
If you have questions or wish to give more information to the nurse, please call the
Primary school 665-5691 and ask for the nurse’s office.
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Class Assignments, Homework and Make-Up Work
Assignments are made each day and sufficient time is given for each student to
complete their work under the supervision of the classroom teacher. If students
continue to fail to finish their work, parents will be contacted. Completed daily
work is sent home so that parents can see the progress their child is making. Work
which a student needs to complete due to being absent from school may be sent
home for completion if the student is unable to complete the work at school.
Teachers may also assign homework to continue previous learning, include parents
in classroom goals, and to foster responsibility.
After School Child Care
As a service to our students and families, the YMCA will be offering the “Y Club”
after school program located at the Primary School and Ray Miller Elementary.
Registration packets can be picked up from the YMCA or found online at
www.adairymca.org. For questions regarding cost or other aspects of the program,
please all the YMCA at 665-1922. Registration forms must be completed prior to
attending the program.
School Dress
The Board of Education requires that appropriate dress must be worn to school
at all times. Good sense is the key in the selection of school attire. How boys
and girls dress and look for school is the responsibility first of the home. The
school will contact the home because of apparel or appearance that distracts from
school activity or does not meet good health or safety standards. No clothing with
alcohol, tobacco, or drug advertisements or symbols may be worn. Clothing must
not contain obscene, off-color, or degrading remarks or designs. Any hairstyles,
clothing, make-up, etc. that are distracting to the educational process will not be
permitted. Clothing should cover backs, bellies and thighs. For safety reasons, flipflop sandals are discouraged. It is required that students wear tennis shoes during
physical education class. ALL coats, caps, gloves, shirts, book bags, etc. should be
marked with the student’s name.
Tests and Standardized Measures of Students’ Progress
In accordance with Missouri State Standards and federal legislation “No Child
Left Behind”, standardized tests are given to students in First Grade and Second
Grade annually. 1st & 2nd grade students will take the Terra Nova standardized test
in late April\early May. Scores from the tests are sent home to parents and are
placed in students’ permanent records. Scores are available to school personnel to
review for curriculum purposes, for guiding instruction and for placing students to
balance classes for ability levels. Other evaluations at the end of units of study or
for reading placement are given as necessary. Questions about testing procedures
should be addressed to the principal or guidance counselor.
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Reporting Pupil Progress
Report cards are issued every nine weeks during the school year (see calendar).
Parent/teacher conference days are scheduled in mid to late October for all parents.
Information will be sent home regarding the dates and methods of scheduling
a conference time with your child’s teacher. In addition, parents should call and
make arrangements for a conference at any time they feel a need. Teachers may
also want to schedule a conference with some parents for other than the regularly
scheduled conference days.
Grading is used as a measure of a pupil’s progress and achievement in mastering
particular skills. Students will receive an evaluation coded in each subject or area
including work habits, citizenship and study skills.
Accident Insurance
Each year a voluntary Accident Insurance Plan is offered to all children.
Information will be sent to you shortly after school begins or may be available on
enrollment day. The school does not receive any financial return from the sale of
this insurance. We simply agree to allow the company to send out the information.
Breakfast and Lunch Program
Kirksville R-III Schools participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch
program. Type A lunches served in all elementary school cafeterias include a
main dish, fruit and/or vegetables, bread and milk. Parents are requested to pay
for students’ meals by the week. Free and reduced breakfast/lunch forms will
be available for anyone who wishes to apply. Applications must be approved in
accordance with the guidelines by the Federal Government. Any questions can be
referred to 626-1441. Lunch rules are explained to the students.
If you bring your child to school and they plan to eat breakfast, please have them
here no later than 7:50. This allows time for your child to finish breakfast before
class begins at 8:10.
Lunch Visitors
We welcome you to have lunch with your child any time. We only ask that you
do not bring in “restaurant fast food”. This can cause hurt feelings with the other
students at the table. If you would like to order school lunch for yourself please call
the school office at 665-5691 BEFORE 8:30a.m. that day. Our lunch count must
be turned in by that time to ensure that an adequate supply of food is prepared.
Discipline
The Kirksville Primary School staff believes that to promote a safe learning
environment, and to ensure the educational rights of all students, respect for people
and property, responsibility for behavior, and zero tolerance toward school violence
are critical.
Our theme, “Tiger Pride” is taught in all areas of the school. We will teach and
model appropriate behaviors through classroom management techniques that
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focus on respect and responsibility and giving your best effort. In the event of
inappropriate behavior, we will remove the student from the setting, work with
the student for understanding of what is expected, and give the student the
opportunity to correct the behavior. For each occurrence that results in a visit
with the principal, we will document the incident and contact the home with a
verbal or written report. Recurring incidents will result in parent conferences,
referral for special services, removal from the classroom and/or suspension.
When a student poses a threat to harm self or others, the student may be
suspended until the parents and educational team can meet to agree on a plan
of action to prevent further episodes. When a student becomes violent or
shows unusual aggression the School Safety Officer will assist with keeping the
children and building safe in accordance with the Missouri Safe Schools Act
(HB1301 and 1298 and School Board Policy JG.)
Care Teams
We conduct Care Teams as a problem solving process when necessary to help the
students achieve success. Parents, teachers, the counselor and the principal collect
information and agree upon a plan. We meet as often as necessary to insure social
and academic success of the student.
Field Trips
Classes will take field trips periodically throughout the year. Please keep in
mind that if you are asked to accompany the class you will need to use your own
transportation as liability issues forbid us to have extra people on the busses.
Primary students are to ride the bus to and from the destination of the field trip.
Also, please check with your child’s teacher to see if it is appropriate to bring
younger siblings on field trips (or to class parties). Many times the teacher needs
volunteer help and having extra children along can be a distraction.
Gifted Students (Rapid Acceleration Program)
The district provides a gifted program (R.A.P.) for all grade levels. The program
is designed for students who are identified by their classroom teacher, parent or
others as needing instruction beyond the level of the regular classroom. First and
second grade students meet with the teacher for the gifted one day per week for
the program. The teacher for the gifted will consult with kindergarten teachers
to make adjustments to the kindergarten curriculum for children. The program
places an emphasis on critical and creative thinking skills, research skills and
logic. The affective needs of gifted students are also addressed. Issues dealing
with goal setting, interpersonal skills, giftedness, learning styles, and other needs
are addressed throughout the year. The areas of study are woven into integrated
themes, i.e. racing, rain forests, insects, magnetism, etc. Units of study are
determined by student input on interest areas each year.
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Guidance and Counseling
The Kirksville Primary School provides a Guidance and Counseling program. A
counselor is available to implement a curriculum based on character development,
planning and system support. A counselor is provided to assist in meeting the
needs of children, parents and teachers through individual or group meetings.
Lost and Found Items
The Primary school has a place near the office where lost and found items are kept
in order that students may claim them. Parents are welcome to come and check
for lost items any time during the school day. All unclaimed items are kept for a
period of time during the school year. On the 20th of each month, unclaimed items
will be donated to an organization that distributes such items to needy families.
Please check this area throughout the school year and also for one week after
school is out.
Nuisance Items
Items which have the potential to disrupt the educational process are not allowed
at school. This would include cell phones, radios, tape players, electronic toys,
laser lights, pagers or beepers, ball chain necklaces, trading cards and the like. If
students bring items for “Show & Tell”, the students will keep items in their book
bag until “Show & Tell” time in the classroom.
Parent/Teacher Club (PTA)
Kirksville Primary has an active Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) led this year
by Grace March. The officers of the club consist of President, President-elect,
Secretary and Treasurer as well as several committee chairs to head the various
fundraisers held throughout the school year. A calendar of events planned by
the school PTA will be made available to all parents. You are invited to become
actively involved in this organization. The club meets once a month. Please read
the monthly newsletter/calendar for the dates and times. PTA minutes will be
available on the district website: www.kirksville.k12.mo.us
Physical Education, Music and Art Classes
Art, music and physical education are an important part of each students day
and have a prescribed curriculum that is aligned with state standards and district
curriculum. Physical education is combined with health instruction. All children
will need tennis shoes for P.E. classes.
Playground (Recess and Supervision)
Students have one recess period each day. Outside recess will depend on the
weather conditions, including temperature and wind-chill factor. Classes will
go outside to recess when the temperature (including the wind chill factor)
is 20 degrees and above. All students receive instruction in the safety rules and
procedures for using the playground equipment and for general conduct during
recess. Students who do not abide by the rules and procedures will be requested to
sit during the activities for a part or all of the recess time. There will be at least two
adults supervising the students at all times.
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Riding Bicycles and/or Walking to School
Due to the traffic in the vicinity of our schools and the age of the students, we do
not allow students to ride bicycles to school. Children walking to school should be
accompanied by an adult. This decision is solely based on our concern for the safety
of your children.
School Newsletter
Kirksville Primary School sends home a monthly newsletter and calendar of
events. Look for these newsletters in your child’s backpack on the last Friday of
the month. Included in this newsletter will be information about the educational
program, coming events, reminders, etc. Please contact the school office if you
have additional questions or comments. The newsletter is also posted on the school
website @ www.kirksville.k12.mo.us.
Resource Services
There are several special programs to assure that all children in the Kirksville
Primary Schools who are entitled to specialized instructional programs receive
such instruction as established under Missouri statutes. The criterion for
eligibility is based on guidelines for identification established by the Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education. The programs include Speech and
Language, Title I Reading, Physical and Occupational therapy and all areas of
Special Education. If you would like more information about these services, please
contact your child’s school office or the Office of Special Education at 665-7774.
Supplies and Other Needs
A supply list will be provided each year on enrollment day. The district provides all
major materials such as textbooks, workbooks, handwriting paper, etc. All students
must have athletic shoes to wear when they participate in their physical education
class. Due to health and safety reasons, no student will be allowed to participate
in physical education class unless they have the required footwear. Girls wearing
dresses need to have shorts to wear under them during the physical education class.
Transfer of Student Records
When the parents know that the student will be transferring to another school, the
parents must telephone the office. The student and parents will receive instructions
regarding the return of textbooks, library books, lunch tickets, and other school
materials. No refunds will be made or records sent until all school books and
materials have been returned and all lunch fees paid. Parents must sign a release
of information form with the receiving or sending school district. No permanent
records will be sent with a student or parent. The school will mail records directly
to the receiving school district. In order to comply with the Department of
Elementary & Secondary Education reports we must know the name of the school
or town in which the student will be attending school.
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Transportation
All Primary students are eligible to ride the school bus. Questions should be
directed to the Office of Transportation in the Central Office at 1901 E. Hamilton
or by phoning 626-1444. If at any time you do not want your child to ride the bus
from school we must have a note signed by you, or a phone call from you giving
the school secretary this information. Please call the office before 2:30 as we
must have time to relay messages to teachers. Students may lose the privilege of
riding the bus with repeated misbehaviors.
Treats or Invitations to Parties/ Flower & Balloon Deliveries
Many of our students have to closely monitor their diets due to severe allergy and
health restrictions, therefore our policy states that all treats sent to school to share
must be store bought, prepackaged items. Invitations to parties or events should
not be distributed at school unless they include everyone in the class and require
approval by the teacher in advance. Privacy policies do not allow us to give out
addresses or phone numbers of students or their parents. Flower and balloon
deliveries are strongly discouraged since they can be distracting and dangerous to
transport. Any flowers or balloons that are sent WILL NOT be delivered to the
classroom.
Use of the School Telephone
We do not dismiss students from class to receive or make telephone calls. The office
will take messages and see that the student receives the information.
Drugs and Alcohol
Students are prohibited from distributing, dispensing, manufacturing, possessing,
using, and being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or look-alike substance,
and possessing or using tobacco, tobacco products or look-alike substances. Any
student of the Kirksville R-III School district in possession of, or under the
influence of, any quantity of drugs without prior notification to the school nurse
or respective building administrator shall be in violation of Kirksville R-III Board
policy. The school administration or teachers shall have the right to conduct
searches, which are reasonable in scope, on persons reasonably suspected to be in
violation of Board policy. If drugs are found, parents/guardians will be notified and
appropriate discipline measures will be taken.
Weapons
Weapons (guns, knives, brass knuckles etc.) or toys which look like weapons are
not allowed on school grounds or at school activities. Exceptions are made with
the approval of the building leader or principal when weapons are in the control
of law enforcement officials or are being displayed for educational purposes. If
students bring any weapons or weapon-like toys to school, the parents will
be contacted and/or law enforcement officials may be called. Appropriate
disciplinary actions will be taken, if necessary.
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Student Safety at School
We are very concerned about the safety of our students while they are at school.
To help us insure the safety of all our students, we ask that all adults check in
at the office when arriving at school to visit a classroom, do volunteer work, or
to pick up a student. The office will notify the teacher of your arrival. Any adult
appearing at a classroom door without a badge from the office will be asked
to return to the office to check in. We are sure that parents will appreciate our
concern for the safety of their children.
SAFE SCHOOLS
Missouri legislators passed the Safe Schools Act (House Bill 1301 and 1298)
outlining several policy requirements focusing on promoting a safe school
environment. Student/parent notification is extremely important and a
requirement. Listed below are key elements to this law:
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Pupils and their parents or guardians must be provided a copy of the
district discipline policy.
District administrators are required to report acts of school violence to
teachers and school employees who have direct responsibility for the
child’s education.
A student shall be suspended or expelled a minimum of one year for
bringing a firearm or other weapon to school. District policy will
determine the definition of weapon.
Districts are required to compile and maintain records of serious violation
to district policy. These records shall also be sent to any district the
student subsequently attends.
Threats or acts of violence against students, teachers and administrators
will be treated very seriously. These threats may result in suspension by the
principal. The school resource officer assigned to Kirksville Public Schools
in partnership with the Kirksville Police Department will be called. It
is our hope that Primary students and personnel will feel safe on our
campus.
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Earthquake Safety
For Missouri’s Schools
The New Madrid Seismic Zone Extends 120 Miles Southward from the area of
Charleston, Missouri, and Cairo, Illinois, through New Madrid and Caruthersville,
following Interstate 55 to Blytheville and on down to Marked Tree, Arkansas. The
NMSZ consists of a series of large, ancient faults that are buried beneath thick, soft
sediments. These faults cross five state lines and cross the Mississippi River in three
places and the Ohio River in two places.
The New Madrid Seismic Zone and surrounding region is Active, Averaging
More than 200 Measured Events per Year (Magnitude 1.0 or greater), about 20
per month. Tremors large enough to be felt (Magnitude 2.5 – 3.0) are noted every
year. The fault releases a shock of 4.0 or more, capable of local minor damage, about
every 18 months. Magnitudes of 5.0 or greater occur about once per decade. They
can cause significant damage and be felt in several states.
The Highest Earthquake Risk in the United States outside the West Coast is in the
New Madrid Seismic Zone. Damaging temblors are not as frequent as in California,
but when they do occur, the destruction covers over more than 20 times the area
due to the nature of geologic materials in the region. The 1968 5.5 magnitude Dale,
Illinois earthquake toppled chimneys and caused damage to unreinforced masonry
in the St. Louis area, more than 100 miles from the epicenter. A 5.2 magnitude
earthquake in April 2008 in southeast Illinois, did not cause damage in Missouri,
but was felt across much of the state.
A Damaging Earthquake in this Area, which experts say is about a 6.0 magnitude
event, occurs about once every 80 years (the last one in 1895 was centered near
Charleston, Missouri). There is estimated to be a 25-40% chance for a magnitude
6.0 – 7.5 or greater earthquake along the New Madrid Seismic Zone in a 50year period according to the U.S. Geological Survey reports. The results would
be serious damage to un-reinforced masonry buildings and other structures from
Memphis to St. Louis. We are certainly overdue for this type of earthquake!
A Major Earthquake in this Area - the Great New Madrid Earthquake of 181112 was actually a series of over 2000 shocks in five months, with several quakes
believed to be a 7.0 Magnitude or higher. Eighteen of these rang church bells on
the Eastern seaboard. The very land itself was destroyed in the Missouri Bootheel,
making it unfit even for farming for many years. It was the largest release of seismic
energy east of the Rocky Mountains in the history of the U.S. and was several times
larger than the San Francisco quake of 1906.
When Will Another Great Earthquake the Size of Those in 1811-12 Happen?
Several lines of research suggest that the catastrophic upheavals like those in 181112 visit the New Madrid region every 500-600 years. Hence, emergency planners,
engineers, and seismologists do not expect a repeat of the intensity of the 1811-12
series for at least 100 years or more. However, even though the chance is remote,
experts estimate the chances for a repeat earthquake of similar magnitude to
the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes over a 50-year period to be a 7 - 10%
probability.
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What Can We Do to Protect Ourselves? Education, planning, proper building
construction, and preparedness are proven means to minimize earthquake losses,
deaths, and injuries.
Prepare a Home Earthquake Plan
Choose a safe place in every room--under a sturdy table or desk or against an
inside wall where nothing can fall on you.
Practice DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON at least twice a year. Drop under
a sturdy desk or table, hold onto the desk or table with one hand, and protect
the back of the head with the other hand. If there’s no table or desk nearby,
kneel on the floor against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases, or
tall furniture that could fall on you and protect the back of your head with one
hand and your face with the other arm.
Choose an out-of-town family contact.
Take a first aid class from your local Red Cross chapter. Keep your training
current.
Get training in how to use a fire extinguisher from your local fire department.
Inform babysitters and caregivers of your plan.
Eliminate Hazards
Consult a professional to find out additional ways you can protect your home,
such as bolting the house to its foundation and other structural mitigation
techniques.
Bolt bookcases, china cabinets and other tall furniture to wall studs.
Install strong latches on cupboards.
Strap the water heater to wall studs.
Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit for Home and Car
First aid kit and essential medications.
Canned food and can opener.
At least three gallons of water per person.
Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags.
Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
Special items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members.
Written instructions for how to turn off gas, electricity, and water if authorities
advise you to do so. (Remember, you’ll need a professional to turn natural gas
service back on.)
Keeping essentials, such as a flashlight and sturdy shoes, by your bedside.
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Know What to Do When the Shaking BEGINS
DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON! Move only a few steps to a nearby safe
place. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you’re sure it’s safe to exit. Stay
away from windows.
In a high-rise building, expect the fire alarms and sprinklers to go off during a
quake.
If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow.
If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power
lines. Drop to the ground.
If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place (as described above).
Stay in the car until the shaking stops.
Know What to Do AFTER the Shaking Stops
Check yourself for injuries. Protect yourself from further danger by putting on
long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes, and work gloves.
Check others for injuries. Give first aid for serious injuries.
Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate fire hazards. Turn off the gas if
you smell gas or think it’s leaking. (Remember, only a professional should turn
it back on.)
Listen to the radio for instructions
Expect aftershocks. Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER, AND HOLD
ON!
Inspect your home for damage. Get everyone out if your home is unsafe.
Use the telephone only to report life-threatening emergencies.
The information contained in the flier was extracted from the American Red Cross
website http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_241_,00.html, Missouri
State Emergency Management Agency website (http://sema.dps.mo.gov/EQ.htm) and
the Federal Emergency Management Agency website (http://www.fema.gov/hazard/
earthquake). This flier could be distributed by school districts to each student annually
to satisfy the requirements of RSMo 160.455
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Kirksville R-III Mission
“All students will achieve their potential and
become productive citizens”
Philosophy
Ray Miller Elementary School is committed to offering each child
the opportunity to be educated to the fullest extent of their potential.
We believe that all of our students can learn the competencies
required to be effective citizens in our society. We believe that each
child must be challenged and encouraged to meet their maximum
potential intellectually, physically, artistically and socially. We
believe that each child has the right to learn in a safe and caring
environment, which promotes self-discipline and mutual respect.
Therefore, we believe Ray Miller Elementary School is a great school
for learning and growing, WHERE CHILDREN COME FIRST!
RAY MILLER ELEMENTARY THEME:
“Building Tiger Pride”
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RAY MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2010 East Normal
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year at Ray Miller School! As always, the beginning of
the school year is always a fun and special time. It is a time for new learning opportunities,
challenges, exciting discoveries and growth. The faculty and staff believe that each child is
unique and special. Our primary focus is on your student at Ray Miller Elementary.
Our mission is to help students achieve their potential and become productive citizens. Our
children always come first!
You, the parents, play a vital role in the education of your child. Your words of encouragement,
interest in your child’s work, active participation and involvement in our school are key to the
bond between home and school. Your high expectations of your student dictate success. Keep
the communication ongoing! The school newsletter is posted on the website the first Friday
of every month. Keep up-to-date on happenings at RME by checking the website.
As an elementary school, we continue to build on the basic foundations for learning. Our
goals include: 1) Developing a solid reading program to insure that all of our students read
at grade level proficiently, 2) Implementing math curriculum, differentiating instruction and
assessments to meet student needs, 3) Increasing availability and utilization of the Media
Centers and technology to students and ways to use this technology, 4) Improving student
attendance, and developing strategies to create a positive school climate focusing on character
traits of kindness, respect, responsibility, cooperation and safety.
We want children to gain that love of learning as they develop the reading strategies,
math concepts, organizational and problem solving skills, work habits, library/media skills
and technological skills to succeed in their future careers. An appreciation of the Arts is
also emphasized in our curriculum as well as in the after-school programs. The academic
curriculum objectives are aligned in Communication Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social
Studies, Fine Arts, and Health and P.E. A complete listing of course and grade level
objectives can be found on the district’s web page: www.kirksville.k12.mo.us Information is
also available about our school and programs.
This handbook will acquaint you with our staff and some of our policies, expectations and
procedures. Please read the handbook with your child, sign and return the two permission
slips in the back of this handbook to your child’s teacher. Feel free to visit the school and
contact your child’s teacher or myself if you have any questions or comments. I look forward
to working with you this year. We believe that a strong home and school partnership, along
with consistent communications, will help our children achieve in a safe and positive school
environment.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jennifer Botello
Dr. Jennifer Botello
Principal, Ray Miller Elementary
jbotello@kirksville.k12.mo.us
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School Phone Numbers
665-2834
Transportation Office
626-1444
Ray Miller Kitchen
Kirksville High School
626-1465
Kirksville Middle School
665-3793
Kirksville Primary
665-5691
Kirksville Area Technical Center
665-2865
Kirksville R-III Central Office
665-7774
Kirksville R-III Website
665-4631
www.kirksville.k12.mo.us
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Daily Schedule
7:30................................................. Building opens
7:45..................................................First bus arrives
8:10..................................................School begins
11:00-11:37.....................................Lunch, 5th Grade
11:25-12:05.....................................Lunch, 4th Grade
11:50-12:25.....................................Lunch, 3rd Grade
3:00...........................................…..Dismiss walkers, pick-ups
3:05.............................……………Rural bus dismissals
3:15.........................................…....City bus dismissals
In the interest of safety and order, it is important that students not arrive at school
prior to 7:30 a.m. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00. *A student is considered
tardy after 8:11 and must check in at the office for attendance and lunch count.
Once a student arrives at school, he/she must have permission from a teacher or
principal to leave school grounds and must check out through the school office.
Children go to classrooms at 7:55 a.m.
*Parents, please bring students no later than 8:05 so attendance and lunch count
can be taken. The first several minutes of the school day are vital to students, as
the teacher will be giving basic instructions for the day.
VISITATION
Parents are always welcome to visit. Please call the school prior to the visit and
stop by the office as you enter the building, sign your name and clip on a visitors
badge. We will check the classroom schedule so that your visit will not be an
interruption in learning. If you desire a teacher conference, an appointment is
necessary, as our teachers’ schedules do not allow time for drop-in conferences.
Please remember to sign out and return the badge when leaving. Students
attending other schools should not visit during the school day. Children under
school age may visit only when accompanied by a parent. If you have any
questions, feel free to call us or write a note. Working together...students, parents,
teachers, and staff can assure the success of each child.
ATTENDANCE
A child’s success in school depends on regular and punctual attendance.
Irregularity in attendance can lead to poor school achievement. We encourage
parents to keep their children in school unless the child is ill or urgent family
matters make the absence necessary.
Parents are asked to contact the office by 8:30 when their child will be absent. The
“Dial Safe” program will call the home of any student who is absent, unless we
have heard from you. This is to protect the safety of our students. Your help in
calling by 8:30 a.m. will be appreciated, and homework requests should be made
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at this time. Homework may be picked up in the office at the end of the day. It is
the student’s responsibility to make up all required work that is missed because of
an absence.
Letters will be sent if a student is tardy or absent after five (5) tardies or absences.
We want your child to be successful in their endeavors and prompt, consistent
attendance helps them reach this goal. We have procedures in place, and policies
to encourage attendance at high levels. Studies have shown that good achievement
is linked to good attendance. Excessive absenteeism could prevent promotion to
the next grade. Significant tardies may also result in Saturday detention. Outside
agencies will be contacted if excessive absences occur.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
In order to qualify for a perfect attendance award, a student must be in attendance
for both morning and afternoon of each school day, and miss no more than four
hours total for the year. Frequent tardies will make a student ineligible for this
award.
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
Students who are absent for extended periods of time due to illness or injury may
apply for homebound instruction. If approved, a teacher will be made available
to the student to assist with coordinating assignments between home and school.
Requests for homebound instruction are to be made by contacting the special
education office at 626-1400.
REQUEST TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY
A request to have a student excused from classes early should be sent with the
child on the morning of the dismissal, with the time and reason included. A child
will be released only to the parent or guardian unless the school has been notified
differently in advance by the parent. The parent or authorized person must come
to the office and present identification when signing the child out.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
In all cases when your child is not going to be transported the usual way from
school, unless you are here to pick up your child, a note must be sent to the teacher
explaining where the child is going and with whom, and how they will get there.
If not, the child will be sent home in the usual way. Please contact the school by
2:00 p.m. if changes are necessary. Students who walk home, ride bicycles, or are
picked up by parents are dismissed at 3:00. Use the drive-through lane in front of
the building to pick up students. Please do not park in the drive-through lane as it
causes congestion during dismissal. The northern most lanes on the parent pickup road are designated parking for visitors and staff. If you must pick a child up
early from school, park in the parking area and come into the school. Bus dismissal
will be along the 3rd grade (west) side of the building at the Bus Loop entrance.
All students arriving late or leaving early must check in and out at the office.
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Please pick up your child promptly at the designated dismissal times. Those
students still waiting to be picked up at 3:20 will be returned to the building to
wait at tables in the commons near the office. Parents or guardians will then need
to pick the student up inside the school.
Parents may assemble in a single file lane in front of the building until 2:45 to
pick up their child from school. After 2:45, they may use two lanes in front of the
building. Due to our safety code and in case of emergencies, please do not block
the lanes in front of the building.
CANCELLATION OR EARLY DISMISSAL DUE TO INCLEMENT
WEATHER
School may be canceled or dismissed early due to adverse weather conditions.
Information concerning cancellation or early dismissal will be given on local
radio stations and/or KTVO. Please do not call the school. Listen to the radio
or TV for the announcement. You can also check the district’s web page at
www.kirksville.k12.mo.us for updated school cancellations or dismissals and
district news. You may also sign up with Textcaster to receive district information
on the district home page.
USE OF THE SCHOOL TELEPHONE
EXCEPT in an emergency, we do not dismiss students from class to receive
or make telephone calls. The office will take messages and see that the student
receives the information. Please call before 2:00 p.m. to assure delivery of your
message by dismissal time. Cell phones are not permitted with students during the
school day. They may be brought to the office if needed for after school activities.
ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
If your child becomes ill or has an accident at school, we will contact you
immediately. Please leave a phone number where you can be reached, or the name
and phone number of some other person who can contact you or is authorized to
pick up your child. Please be sure to notify the school office if address or phone
numbers change during the school year. Also, any changes in emergency contact
numbers or persons we are to call in case of an emergency. It is our policy to
contact the parents if children have a temperature of 100 degrees or above, so
they may be taken home from school. You may contact our school nurse, Wendy
Wilson at 665-2834 if you have any question or concerns.
HEALTH SERVICES
Ray Miller Elementary has a full-time nurse. If you have any questions or
information needed regarding your child’s health, please contact our nurse by
calling the school office at 665-2834, extension 107.
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MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
If your child requires medication at school, it can be administered by school
personnel according to the following guidelines:
4. The medication must be prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist.
4. The medication shall be in the original prescription container which shall
be labeled with: (a) name of student, (b) name of medication, (c) directions
for use, (d) name of physician or dentist, (e) name and address of pharmacy,
and (f ) date of prescription.
4. Kirksville R-III requires that each student receiving medication at school
have an assigned Medication Administration Consent on file in the nurse’s
office. (Attached “blue form”) This must be renewed annually.
4. The medication, while at school, shall be kept in the school office of the
nurse. Refrigeration will be provided when it is required.
This record will include the students name, the name of the medication, the
amount of medication to be dispensed, and the time it was dispensed.
4. At the end of the dispensing time or end of the school year, any remaining
medication shall be returned to the student’s parents or destroyed.
*When a student is required to receive medication at school, it is necessary that a
parent/guardian bring the medication to the school nurse’s office. Medications
brought in by a student will not be dispensed. This procedure will assure that
medications will be dispensed in accordance with the guidelines and will be given
at the proper time with the correct dosage.
Please send only enough medication to cover the required amount to be given
during school hours. When requested, local pharmacies will provide you with an
additional labeled container to be left at school. If you have any questions or wish
to talk to our school nurse, you may call her office at 665-2834 between 8:00 and
3:00 p.m. at extension 107.
IMMUNIZATIONS
State law requires that a child must be totally immunized according to the
state requirements before they can attend any school in the State of Missouri.
Therefore, your child will not be allowed to start school until all shots are complete
and on file with the school nurse. If there is a question whether your child is
adequately immunized, please check with your doctor, the school nurse or the
county health department.
CONTAGIOUS ILLNESS MANAGEMENT
Children with contagious illness should not be brought to school. Students
should not come to school if during the previous 24 hours they exhibit any of the
following symptoms:
· A temperature of 100 degrees or greater
· Vomiting or diarrhea
· An unusual or unexplained rash, unrelenting and itchy
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· Persistent cough
· Informed by doctor they are still contagious
Children with chicken pox are to remain home until they are no longer in the
contagious stage. They may return to school when all lesions are crusted over.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Each year a voluntary accident insurance plan is offered to all children.
Information will be sent home with your student shortly after the school year
begins. The school does not receive any financial return from the sale of this
insurance. We simply agree to allow the company to send out the information.
DRESS CODE
Weather conditions and good taste should determine a child’s apparel. Rules
concerning student dress have been established to assure that students dress in a
business-like manner, meet the standards of cleanliness, healthfulness, and safety,
and to assure that dress does not disrupt the educational process. Below are
specific areas we want to address:
· Hats, bandanas, visors and sunglasses are not to be worn in the building.
If a child wishes to bring a hat, bandana, visor or sunglasses to school they
must stay in their backpack until it is time for recess or dismissal.
· Shirts with spaghetti straps, tube and tank tops, undershirts or ones that
do not cover the stomach are NOT appropriate. Shirts are not to be slit
open on the side or cut in any way. · Apparel promoting products which are illegal for use by minors, double
meaning messages and clothing making reference to prohibited conduct
are NOT to be worn.
· Pants and jeans should fit. It is NOT considered appropriate for a
student to wear pants/jeans that sag excessively or drag on the floor, or
with holes that are revealing or designed to expose underclothing.
· Distracting accessories such as tattoos, chains, excessive jewelry, makeup,
long artificial nails or dyed or colored hair are not permitted at school.
Parents of students who distract from the educational process will receive
a phone call.
When a student’s clothing causes a distraction, presents a safety or a health hazard
and/or is judged by the teachers or principal to be inappropriate, the student
will be asked to change clothing or turn clothing inside out. Additional dress
regulations may be imposed upon students participating in certain extracurricular
activities. While the primary responsibility for appearance rests with the students
and their parents, the building administrators have the authority to determine
if apparel is in violation of this policy. We also ask volunteers to adhere to our
appropriate dress policy.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DRESS CODE
All students must have tennis shoes to wear when they participate in their physical
education class. Due to health and safety reasons, no student will be allowed to
participate in physical education class unless they have the required footwear.
Girls wearing dresses need to have shorts to wear under them during the physical
education class and on the playground.
OUTSIDE RECESS
Children need to come to school with apparel needed to go outside. The following
is a chart of what a child needs to go outside with Windchill and Temperature.
60+ degrees –
50-60 degrees-
50 degrees and below-
20-32 degrees-
20 degrees and below-
no extra clothing
jackets and sweatshirts
coats
hats and gloves
Inside play
**All children will go outside following district guidelines when the windchill is
greater than 20 degrees.
CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY
If a student loses/destroys books, materials and/or equipment belonging to or
in use by the school district, parents are required to pay for fines, charges and/or
replacement costs for said losses. The amount of the fine will be based on the age
of the book and the cost of a new book.
VALUABLE ITEMS
Students are not to bring valuable items such as handheld electronic games (i.e.
gameboys & ipods) cell phones, walkmen, jam boxes, tape recorders, Webkinz
or Tech Decks, baseball cards, trading cards etc. to school. If these items are
brought to school, they will be sent to the office. In addition, students should not
bring skateboards (unless they will be used for transportation to and from school),
shoes with wheels on the bottom, footballs or baseballs to school. Ray Miller
Elementary is not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced items. Students must
not bring money to school unless it is to be used for a specific school purpose
such as milk, lunches, or library books. If a student would need a cell phone for
an after school activity, the cell phone should be left in the office until the end of
the school day. If the cell phone is NOT turned into the office and found on the
student, it will be held in the office until a PARENT picks it up. Chewing gum is
not to be brought to school.
REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS
Report cards are issued every nine weeks during the school year. Parent/teacher
conference days are scheduled during October for all parents. Spring conferences
will be held for students who need additional progress as deemed necessary.
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Information will be sent home regarding the dates and methods of scheduling
a conference time with your child’s teacher. If the parents and teacher discuss
together the goals they have for the child, and the ways in which these goals can
be reached, more can be accomplished. We welcome any questions you have
about your child’s progress. If a conference is desired at some time other than that
scheduled, feel free to call the child’s teacher or the principal for an appointment.
Grading is used as a measure of student progress and achievement in mastering
skills at each grade level. Students are recognized on boards in the Commons for
A’s, A-B’s and perfect attendance for the quarter. The following is the grading
scale used at our school:
PERCENTILE GRADING SCALE
A100-95
A-94-90
B+89-87
B86-83
B-82-80
C+79-77
C76-73
C-72-70
D+69-67
D66-63
D-62-60
F
59 and below
GUIDANCE and COUNSELING
Ray Miller Elementary provides a Guidance and Counseling Program with the
services of a full time counselor. The role of the counselor is to enhance learning in
the classroom and help students develop a positive self-image and character. Our
counselor provides weekly instruction in the classrooms as well as being available
to assist students with specific concerns.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
In accordance with the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and Show-Me
Standards, yearly assessments are given at RME. Each year students in grades
3-8 will take MAP assessments in Communication Arts and Math. This is
done to meet the state guidelines for the federal legislation of the No Child Left
Behind Act of 2001. In addition to the Communication Arts and Math testing,
students in grade 5 take the Science MAP test. Scores will be available to parent
and school personnel to review for curriculum and guiding instruction. Scores are
also reported on the annual District Report Card as mandated by Missouri State
School Standards. Questions about testing should be addressed to our principal
or parent coordinator. Testing window for the 2015-2016 school year and specific
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dates for each grade level will be announced later in the year.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
There are several special programs to assure that all children in Ray Miller
Elementary School needing specialized instructional programs receive such
instruction as established under Missouri statutes. The eligibility criteria are based
on guidelines for identification established by the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education. The programs include Speech and Language and all areas of
Special Education. If you would like more information about these classes, please
contact your child’s school office at 665-2934, the Office of Special Education at
626-1400 or the Title I office at 626-1440.
SCHOOL WIDE TITLE R-I READING
Title I services are available to students in the Kirksville R-III Schools. The models
for these services vary within the grade levels at Ray Miller Elementary. For
information on these programs, contact Jennifer Botello, RME principal.
RAP AT RAY MILLER ELEMENTARY
The Rapid Academic Program (RAP) serves students who have been identified
as gifted. The purpose of the program is to provide an educational environment
beyond that offered in the regular school program and to meet the needs of the
identified gifted student. The curriculum for this program is differentiated and
is based on information processing, problem solving, critical thinking, creative
thinking, communication and affective education.
Identified students at Ray Miller Elementary in grades 3, 4 and 5 are provided
direct instruction through a “pull out” model for one day each week during
the school year. The gifted facilitator designs enrichment activities, directs
independent study, and helps classroom teachers modify instruction to meet the
needs of identified students in their classroom. RAP students are exempt from
regular classroom assignments on their pull day out as the enrichment teacher will
assign homework for this day. Students who meet criteria may be tested for the
program in the spring. Students in grade 2 at the primary come to RME for a half
day program once a week.
INTERNET AGREEMENT
Internet access is available to students and teachers and can be a valuable research
tool. In order to ensure proper use of this tool, students will be supervised closely and
be expected to be responsible with its use. An Internet Agreement is included on the
enrollment form. Signed by parent/guardian at the beginning of the school year.
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DISCIPLINE
The Ray Miller Elementary staff believes that to promote a safe learning
environment, and to ensure the educational rights of all students, it is critical to
have respect for people and property, responsibility for behavior, and zero tolerance
toward school violence. Our theme, “Build Tiger Pride” is a part of our Character
Education Program. We will teach and model appropriate behaviors through
classroom management techniques to promote respect and responsibility. In the
event of inappropriate behavior, we will remove the student from the setting, work
with the student for understanding of what is expected, and give the student the
opportunity to correct the behavior. For each occurrence that results in a visit
with the principal, we will document the incident and contact the home with a
verbal or written report. Recurring incidents will result in parent conferences,
referral for special services, removal from the classroom, and/or after school or
Saturday detention.
The Positive Behavioral Supports Initiative
At Ray Miller Elementary
The Positive Behavioral Support district wide initiative encompasses a broad
range of systemic and individualized strategies for achieving important social and
learning outcomes while preventing problem behavior. All staff support participate
and lead in this initiative. We have a common purpose and approach to discipline.
Students learn appropriate behavior in the same way a child learns to read
through instruction, practice, feedback and encouragement. By implementing
school wide language and universal rules we expect students to learn appropriate
behaviors. All students will be exposed to similar universals at every educational
level. The universals for each school are age appropriate and are taught through
the character education lessons, morning intercom messages, assemblies, classroom
meetings and teacher modeling. At Ray Miller students are encouraged to “Give
Me Five” character traits of kindness, respect, responsibility, cooperation and safety.
To accomplish this, RME staff will:
1. Have a clear set of positive expectations and behaviors for students in all
settings posted.
2. Use pre-correctives. A pre-corrective is a positive statement used to teach
and reinforce appropriate behaviors in students.
3. Adhere to the established universals as outlines in the PBS matrix.
(Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation and Safety.)
4. Have a classroom matrix in place incorporating the school wide universals
posted and implemented in the classrooms and common areas of the
school.
5. Use the Discipline Report form when referring a student to the office for
discipline.
6. Keep in close contact with parents regarding academic and discipline
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issues that arise at Ray Miller Elementary.
7. Monitor effectiveness of the PBS model through data and staff
observations.
The benefits of the school-wide Positive Behavior Support Program are three-fold.
It follows our district and school CSIP goals!
· Improve Academic Achievement
· Improve Student Attendance
· Improve School Climate
WEAPONS
Weapons (guns, knives, brass knuckles, chains, etc.) or toys that look like weapons
are not allowed on school grounds or at school activities. Exceptions are made
by the principal when weapons are in the control of law enforcement officials or
are being displayed for educational purposes. If students bring any weapons or
weapon-like toys to school, the parents will be contacted and/or law enforcement
officials may be called. Appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken, if necessary.
SAFE SCHOOLS
Missouri legislators passed The Safe Schools Act (House Bill 1301 and 1298)
outlining several policy requirements focusing on promoting a safe school
environment. Student/parent notification is extremely important and a
requirement. Listed below are key elements to this law:
· Pupils and their parents or guardians must be provided a copy of the
district discipline policy.
· District administrators are required to report acts of school violence to
teachers and school employees who have direct responsibility for the
child’s education
· A student shall be suspended or expelled a minimum of one year for
bringing a firearm or other weapon to school. District policy will
determine the definition of weapon.
· Districts are required to compile and maintain records of serious
violations of district policy. These records shall also be sent to any
district the student subsequently attends.
· Threats or acts of violence against students, teachers and administrators
will be treated very seriously. These threats may result in suspension by
the principal. The school resource officer assigned to Kirksville Public
Schools in partnership with the Kirksville Police Department will be
called. It is our hope that Ray Miller Elementary students and personnel
will feel safe on our campus at all times.
HAZING AND BULLYING
In order to promote a safe learning environment for all students. The Kirksville
R-III School District prohibits all forms of hazing, bullying and student
intimidation. Students participating in or encouraging inappropriate conduct will
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be disciplined in accordance with school board policy JG-R. Such discipline may
include, but is not limited to, suspension or expulsion from school and removal
from participation in activities. Students subjected to hazing or bullying are
instructed to promptly report such incidents to a school official. There is a ZERO
tolerance policy for activities of hazing and bullying. In addition, staff at Ray
Miller Elementary School do not permit, condone or tolerate any form of hazing
or bullying. The principal shall investigate complaints of hazing and bullying and
shall administer appropriate discipline to all individuals who violate this policy.
STUDENT SEARCH AND SEIZURE
School administrators, or any person the school administrator designates with
search authority, have the authority to perform searches in school zones based on
the reasonable suspicion standard. This is based upon the vital responsibility to
preserve a proper educational environment and a special need for an immediate
response to behavior that threatens either the safety of school children and teachers
or the educational process itself. Personal searches can include, but are not limited
to desks, backpacks, book bags, containers and purses. K-9 dogs may also be used
to do unannounced sweeps of the school building and property within the school
zone. Personally intrusive searches will require more compelling circumstances and
be conducted by the school Safety Officer.
A search of a student will be justified when there are reasonable grounds for the
suspicion that the search will turn up evidence that the students has violated, or
is violating the law or school district policy, Safe Schools Act, rules, or regulations
affecting school order.
Reasonable suspicion may be formed by considering factors, which include, but are
not limited to the following:
·
·
·
Eyewitness observations by employees or administrators
Information received from reliable sources
Suspicious behavior by the student
A search will be permissible in its scope or intrusiveness when the measures
adopted are reasonably related to the objectives of the search. Reasonableness of
scope or intrusiveness may be determined by the nature of the infraction, and the
emergency requiring the search without delay.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Students are prohibited from distributing, dispensing, manufacturing, possessing,
using and being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or look-alike substances,
and possessing or using tobacco, tobacco products or look-alike substances. Any
student of the Kirksville R-III School District in possession of, or under the
influence of, any quantity of drugs without our prior notification to the school
nurse or respective building administrator shall be in violation of School Board
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Policy. The school administration or teachers shall have the right to conduct
searches, which are reasonable in scope, on persons reasonably suspected to be in
violation of Board Policy. If drugs are found, parent/guardians will be notified and
appropriate discipline measures will be taken.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
The Kirksville Police Department officer is employed by the district and stationed
at the high school. This officer enables the school to enhance security efforts
in a proactive rather than a reactive way. The officer is governed by local law
enforcement policies making sure that student rights are not violated.
The overall mission of this public resource officer is to provide a safe environment
for the educational process. The school resource officer is available to our school by
teaching D.A.R.E. curriculum to students in 5th grade and working with students,
parents, teachers and school administration.
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RAY MILLER ELEMENTARY - LEARNING AND WORKING
TOGETHER
As a RMES student, it is my responsibility:
· To attend school every day and be on time to all classes
· To come to school prepared with books, paper, pencil, and any materials
and assignments as directed by teachers
· To obey the directions of all staff members
· To maintain a positive attitude toward learning and believe in my ability
to succeed
· To respect myself and the rights and property of others
· To use the character traits of kindness, respect, responsibility, safety and
cooperation in the school setting and community.
The staff of RMES accepts the responsibility:
· To provide a quality instructional program in an integrated setting for
each student
· To provide an orderly classroom and safe school environment
· To develop programs and activities which will respond to the social,
emotional, personal, and physical developmental needs of each student
· To assist parents in helping their children develop self‑discipline,
self‑respect, and self‑confidence to participate in school as a responsible
member
· To encourage kindness, respect, responsibility, safety and cooperation by
building positive relationships among students, faculty, staff, parents and
community.
As the parent of a RMES student, it is my responsibility:
· To send my child to school each day on time, prepared with the necessary
materials, well rested, and properly dressed
· To check my child’s backpack, schoolwork and homework and sign
designated papers daily
· To provide my child with suitable study conditions at home ‑ desk or
table, lights, books, and supplies
· To communicate with teachers and nurse when I am concerned about my
child’s work or health
· To be a partner in the education of my child with the staff at Ray Miller
Elementary
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TRANSFER OF STUDENT RECORDS
When parents know that a student will be transferring to another school, the
student should bring a note from home or the parents should telephone the office.
The student will receive instructions regarding the return of textbooks, library
books, and other school materials as well as payment or refund from their lunch
account. Ray Miller Elementary will mail records directly to the receiving school
district once a request is received from that district.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS
Kirksville R-III Schools participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch
Program. The cost for Ray Miller Elementary students for breakfast is $1.00 and
$1.85 for lunch. A debit card is used by the students. In other words, a student
has money deposited in their account and uses against that balance until time for
another deposit. It is preferred that lunch money be sent on Monday to cover
meals for the week. Milk is available for 30¢ for those who bring a home lunch
or wish to purchase an extra drink. Students may charge a lunch (up to a $5.00
limit), but cannot charge a carton of milk. Students who buy lunch infrequently
may pay on a daily basis. We strongly discourage “fast food” being brought into
the lunchroom. This practice causes problems. We also discourage parents from
sending soft drinks or soda pop to school. Children can buy milk at school for
their lunch.
Free and reduced breakfast/lunch forms are available for anyone who wishes to
apply. Applications must be approved in accordance with the guidelines provided
by the federal government. For questions regarding the food service program, call
626-1441 or the RMES cashier at 626-1465 between 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
PARENT TEACHER CLUB
The Ray Miller Elementary PTC exists to promote the education and welfare of
our students. Parents are encouraged to join and participate in the activities of the
PTC. Watch the monthly newsletter for opportunities to become involved in the
PTC. Meetings are the second Thursday of each month, at noon.
SELLING PRODUCTS AT SCHOOL
Elementary students are not allowed to sell products at school for personal use or
gain. However, PTC, Scouts and other organizations may have fundraisers which
involve elementary age students. Those transactions should occur before class
begins or after dismissal in the afternoon. Teacher permission is required to go to
another room or another part of the building for that purpose.
SUPPLIES
A supply list will be provided each year at the beginning of school. The district
provides all major materials such as textbooks, workbooks, handwriting paper,
etc. Major supplies such as paper, pencils, erasers, etc. may be purchased before
school in the RME store. Third grade students use a Tiger Tracker for their
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assignments. Fourth and fifth grade students use assignment books to record their
daily assignments. The first assignment book is provided by the school, however
additional assignment books can be purchased in the main office if the first book is
lost or destroyed.
PARTIES
Parties are planned for the students (Fall, Winter and Valentine’s Day). Parties
generally begin at 2:00 p.m. except for those rooms having special classes at that
time. Parents generally assist in providing treats for the parties. Students may
bring treats for classmates to celebrate their birthday. These, too, are generally done
at the end of the day. We ask that the bringing of candy be limited to only these
parties. You may contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
LOST AND FOUND
The office maintains a lost and found. Any student finding an article should take it
to the office. Also, check with the office secretaries if you have lost an item. A lost
and found table is located near the front door in the Commons.
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RAY MILLER ELEMENTARY
SUPPLY LISTS 2015-2016
3rd Grade
1-Bottled Glue
8 Dry Erase Markers
Black (fine tip)
2- Wide rule-100 pg.
Composition Notebooks
2-Lg. Boxes (250 ct.)
Facial Tissues
1-Fiskars Scissors
1-pkg. Colored Pencils
1-24 ct. Crayons
48-#2 Pencils
Ticonderoga Brand
4-Glue Sticks
1-lg. Eraser
1-sm. School Supply Box
1-Ruler (in/cm)
non-folding, clear plastic
1-Yellow Highlighter
4-2 Pocket Folders w/
fastners(1ea)
Red, Green, Blue, Yellow
1-2 pocket sturdy plastic
Homework folder w/ prongs
1-pkg. Markers
1container- Lysol/Clorox
Wipes
1-Post-It Note pkg.
(square)
1 set Earbuds
Zip Lock Bags w/slide closure
(1 ea)
Deck of Playing Cards
Last Name:
A-G=Sandwich
H-Q=Quart
R-Z=Gallon
NO= BINDERS, LARGE GYM
BAG
4th Grade
Zip Lock Bags (1 ea.)
Girls=sandwich bags
Boys=gallon size bags
4-plastic, 3-hole punched,
Folders-4 different colors
Girls=3-pkg. (wide ruled,
loose Leaf) Notebook paper
Boys=1 pkg. white copy
paper
2-lg. boxes Facial Tissues
1-Scissors
1-24 pk. Crayons
5-Glue Sticks
2-Composition Notebook
2-4 pk. Expo Dry Erase
Markers
2-pkg. Disinfectant Wipes
1-sm. Supply Box
72-#2 Yellow Pencils
(Not Dixon Brand)
1-set Markers
1-set Colored Pencils
1-lg. Eraser
2-1” Binder
1 set Earbuds
No Pencil Sharpeners
We Request: Tennis Shoes &
Socks Daily
5th Grade
5-2 pocket Folders
1-Highlighter
2-250 ct Facial Tissues
1-Scissors
24-#2 Pencils
1-Composition Notebook
200/sheet, 100/pages
1-Ruler (in/cm)
(Non-folding, clear plastic)
1-pkg. Colored Pencils
12-Dry Erase Markers
2-Liquid Glue/Glue Sticks
2-pkg. (wide ruled, loose
Leaf) Notebook Paper
1-pkg. Markers/Crayons
Sm. Pencil/Supply Box
(optional)
1 or 2-spiral notebooks
1 set earbuds/headphone
1-container-Lysol Wipes
Last Name:
A-L= Hand Sanitizer
(10 oz. or greater)
M-Z=Zip Lock Bags
(any size)
NO Pencil Sharpeners
NO Permanent Markers
(items will be sent home)
NOTE: All TEACHERS MAY
REQUEST ADDITIONAL
ITEMS.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MUSIC AND ART CLASSES
Physical education and health instruction are combined into the physical education
class. Students participate in approximately 100 minutes per week in this class.
Two classrooms of students and two instructors lead this class. Art, music and
physical education classes have a prescribed curriculum that is aligned with state
standards and district curriculum. In addition, students receive instruction in
computer keyboarding, counseling and library/media skills on a weekly schedule.
PLAYGROUND (RECESS AND SUPERVISION)
Students have recess each day. Outside recess will depend on the weather
conditions, including temperature and wind-chill factor. When temperatures vary
between 20 – 32 degrees we require hats, caps, gloves and coats for children to go
outside. Children should have this apparel with them. All students will receive
instruction in the safety rules, procedures for using the playground equipment,
and for general conduct during recess. There will be two adults supervising the
students during lunch recess. (Playground rules below.)
PLAYGROUND RULES
1. The playground boundaries are: on the north--a line extending along the
south end of the fourth grade and the south end of the fifth grade wing: on
the east - the hike and bike trail; on the south - the edge of the ecology area;
and on the west - the soccer field. All courtyards are out of bounds
2. Games involving tackling, rough play, wrestling, fighting, carrying people,
chasing and pushing, or knocking people down are prohibited.
3. Softballs may be brought to school and used in games. Baseballs are
prohibited. Softball games should be played on designated fields and away
from congested areas.
4. No food, gum, or candy on the playground.
5. Notify the office if items should go on the roof.
6. Students who bring their own equipment should have their equipment
well identified with their name or initials. Equipment and jackets for the
playground need to be brought down by children prior to being in the line for
lunch.
7. Team games get first choice for areas and equipment.
8. Once outside for lunch recess, students must stay out until their teacher calls
them in or they have permission from the supervisor to come in.
9. Soccer balls and red playground balls should be kicked. Do not kick the
volleyballs or basketballs. No footballs or football games are allowed during
school hours.
10. Balls may be kicked on the football/soccer field, not near the building or on
the blacktop.
11. Balls should be given to another student or the playground supervisor or
placed in the storage container when students leave the playground or no
longer need the ball.
12. Skateboards, skates, scooters, rollerblades and boom boxes are not permitted
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14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
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23.
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on the playground. If these items are brought to school for after school use,
they are to be brought to the office with child’s name on them.
Students are to avoid running through games that are in progress (four square,
basketball).
Balls should not be thrown or kicked against the building. Children should
not hit building with any object.
Permission must be requested from the playground supervisor to cross
the track to get balls that have gone into the apartment area east of the
playground.
Students are not to run through the swing and slide areas.
Swingers should be seated and swing in a straight manner. If all swings are
full, a waiting student should count 30 swings, then the swing must be given
up.
Use the playground equipment properly. The P.E. teachers will review proper
use of this equipment. No sitting on top of equipment.
Students using the ladder and rings should move to the north and leave a safe
distance between the person in front.
Do not hang on the basketball rims or grab the net.
No profane language is to be used at school or on the playground.
No snowball throwing is allowed.
No talking to people on the bicycle trail or at the apartments to the east of the
building. If someone approaches a child, investigate and immediately call the
office on the walkie talkie.
Listen to and obey all directives from the playground supervisor.
SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT RULES
MERRY-GO-ROUND
· Only 1 person on each color. (A total of 8 sitting down)
· The students on the RED panel may push.
· Once you push, you can get on, BUT you must hold on to the bars.
· NO JUMPING OFF!
· Students waiting in line should count (1-1000, 2-1000…) until they get
to 20.
· Wait on the grass until it is your turn.
· Stop the merry-go-round before getting off.
· Wait until students get off the merry-go-round before the next group gets
on.
· Do Not hang your feet over the edge.
YELLOW AND BLUE CLIMBER
· Only 4 students on the climber. One student on each section.
· NO climbing over the top.
· Do not stick your head through any of the holes.
· Do not hang by your arms.
· NO PUSHING!
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CHAIN CLIMBER
· Only 2 students on the equipment.
· You may climb over the top, but you may NOT sit on top of the
equipment.
CONSEQUENCES FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW RULES
First Offense: Warning and 3-5 minutes of time out from playground activity
(This is on the wall time).
Succeeding Offense: 5-10 minutes of time out, or the rest of recess, and write
up the violation. The Principal will record the violations. Students will lose
playground privileges for violations. One day in for each violation.
Violent Acts: Immediate removal from the playground. Student should be sent
to the office and may lose playground privileges for an indefinite number of
days, and may be sent to ISS. Parents will be notified for repeated violations.
These rules will be enforced by all teachers at all times including their own
classroom’s recess period and at after school activities.
STUDENTS WHO DISOBEY PLAYGROUND RULES WILL BE
SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION. THIS MAY RESULT
IN EXTENDED EXCLUSION FROM THE RAY MILLER
ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND.
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LUNCH SCHEDULE
Revised 05-28-15
2015-2016
EAST LINE
Table(s)
1
2/
5th
4th
3rd
3
2/
4
5/
6
5/
7
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9
8/
1
2/
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WEST LINE
Class
4 & 5
8 & 9
10 & 11
MEEHAN
PECK
LANDON
TUGGLE
GRAY
12:02-12:27
1&2
4
5
3
6
1
EAST
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7
Class
COLEGROVE
CHAPMAN
KING
TREASURE
BARTHOLOMEW
NORTHCUTT
HIGGINS
SONNTAG
6 & 7
2
Times
11:00-11:25
11:04-11:29
11:08-11:33
11:12-11:37
11:16-11:41
11:20-11:45
11:25-11:50
11:30-11:55
11:35-12:00
11:40-12:05
11:45-12:10
11:50-12:15
11:52-12:17
11:56-12:21
12:00-12:25
STREMEL
BOYER
SMITH
BALL
HIX
MELVIN
MARSHALL
CONNER
Table(s)
18 17/
16
17/
15
14/
13
14/
12
11/
10
11/
18
17/
16
17/
15
14/
HENDREN
HANLEY
14 & 15
JOHNSON
18 & 19
SPARKS
17 & 16
16
LUNCH LINE
12 & 13
17
18
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
19
20
WEST
FIRE, TORNADO AND EARTHQUAKE DRILLS
Drills are held throughout the year to familiarize students with the procedures.
Each room has a written set of plans they are to follow. In case of fire, all
students will vacate the building to a predetermined place near the school
where roll is taken. In case of a tornado warning, all students will proceed to the
specified location where they position themselves on their knees with their hands
covering their heads. In case of earthquake, the students will “duck and cover”
in the classroom. If evacuation of the building is ever necessary, Moberly Area
Community College or the YMCA are the Ray Miller Elementary evacuation
sites.
EARTHQUAKE SAFETY
For Missouri’s Schools
The New Madrid Seismic Zone Extends 120 Miles Southward from the area of
Charleston, Missouri, and Cairo, Illinois, through New Madrid and Caruthersville,
following Interstate 55 to Blytheville and on down to Marked Tree, Arkansas. The
NMSZ consists of a series of large, ancient faults that are buried beneath thick, soft
sediments. These faults cross five state lines and cross the Mississippi River in three
places and the Ohio River in two places.
More than 200 Measured Events per Year (Magnitude 1.0 or greater), about 20
per month. Tremors large enough to be felt (Magnitude 2.5 – 3.0) are noted every
year. The fault releases a shock of 4.0 or more, capable of local minor damage, about
every 18 months. Magnitudes of 5.0 or greater occur about once per decade. They
can cause significant damage and be felt in several states.
The Highest Earthquake Risk in the United States outside the West Coast is in the
New Madrid Seismic Zone. Damaging temblors are not as frequent as in California,
but when they do occur, the destruction covers over more than 20 times the area
due to the nature of geologic materials in the region. The 1968 5.5 magnitude Dale,
Illinois earthquake toppled chimneys and caused damage to unreinforced masonry
in the St. Louis area, more than 100 miles from the epicenter. A 5.2 magnitude
earthquake in April 2008 in southeast Illinois, did not cause damage in Missouri,
but was felt across much of the state.
A Damaging Earthquake in this Area, which experts say is about a 6.0 magnitude
event, occurs about once every 80 years (the last one in 1895 was centered near
Charleston, Missouri). There is estimated to be a 25-40% chance for a magnitude
6.0 – 7.5 or greater earthquake along the New Madrid Seismic Zone in a 50year period according to the U.S. Geological Survey reports. The results would
be serious damage to un-reinforced masonry buildings and other structures from
Memphis to St. Louis. We are certainly overdue for this type of earthquake!
A Major Earthquake in this Area - the Great New Madrid Earthquake of 181112 was actually a series of over 2000 shocks in five months, with several quakes
believed to be a 7.0 Magnitude or higher. Eighteen of these rang church bells on
the Eastern seaboard. The very land itself was destroyed in the Missouri Bootheel,
making it unfit even for farming for many years. It was the largest release of seismic
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energy east of the Rocky Mountains in the history of the U.S. and was several times
larger than the San Francisco quake of 1906.
Several lines of research suggest that the catastrophic upheavals like those in 181112 visit the New Madrid region every 500-600 years. Hence, emergency planners,
engineers, and seismologists do not expect a repeat of the intensity of the 1811-12
series for at least 100 years or more. However, even though the chance is remote,
experts estimate the chances for a repeat earthquake of similar magnitude to
the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes over a 50-year period to be a 7 - 10%
probability.
construction, and preparedness are proven means to minimize earthquake losses,
deaths, and injuries.
Choose a safe place in every room--under a sturdy table or desk or against an
inside wall where nothing can fall on you.
Practice DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON at least twice a year. Drop under a
sturdy desk or table, hold onto the
desk or table with one hand, and protect the back of the head with the other hand.
If there’s no table or desk nearby,
kneel on the floor against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases, or tall
furniture that could fall on you and
protect the back of your head with one hand and your face with the other arm.
current.
Get training in how to use a fire extinguisher from your local fire department.
Eliminate Hazards
Consult a professional to find out additional ways you can protect your home,
such as bolting the house to its foundation and other structural mitigation
techniques.
Written instructions for how to turn off gas, electricity, and water if authorities
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advise you to do so. (Remember,
you’ll need a professional to turn natural gas service back on.)
Keeping essentials, such as a flashlight and sturdy shoes, by your bedside.
place. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you’re sure it’s safe to exit. Stay
away from windows.
In a high-rise building, expect the fire alarms and sprinklers to go off during a
quake.
If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow.
If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and power
lines. Drop to the ground.
If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place (as described above).
Stay in the car until the shaking stops.
Check yourself for injuries. Protect yourself from further danger by putting on
long pants, a long-sleeved
shirt, sturdy shoes, and work gloves.
Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate fire hazards. Turn off the gas if
you smell gas or think it’s
leaking. (Remember, only a professional should turn it back on.)
ON!
The information contained in the flier was extracted from the American Red Cross
website http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_241_,00.html, Missouri
State Emergency Management Agency website (http://sema.dps.mo.gov/EQ.htm) and
the Federal Emergency Management Agency website (http://www.fema.gov/hazard/
earthquake). This flier could be distributed by school districts to each student annually
to satisfy the requirements of RSMo 160.455
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Matthew Middle School
WELCOME
The faculty, staff, and administration of Matthew Middle School extend a warm welcome
to our students and we look forward to the new school year. We are very proud of our
facility and we expect students to share in the responsibility of helping maintain our high
standards of maintenance and repair for this building.
The Matthew Middle School contains grades 6, 7 and 8. We have high academic
expectations for all our students and strive to provide instruction on their level of
competence. We continually endeavor to provide academic excellence and quality
education to meet the needs of our students. We also impress upon the student that
responsibility, respect, and a positive attitude are important components of a proper
school climate in which learning can best be accomplished.
The information contained in this handbook has been carefully prepared for students
and parents to acquaint them with programs, rules, and regulations of the Matthew
Middle School and to help students adjust to our school.
The entire staff at MMS wishes your child happiness and success while attending
school. Parents and patrons are always welcome to visit our school any time. Please
report to the office when visiting school. Please feel free to contact us if you have any
questions concerning school.
The purpose of this handbook guides to help you better understand the organization
and regulations of the Matthew Middle School. Students and parents should become
familiar with the policies and procedures contained in this handbook. The information in
this handbook will be of value in helping you adjust to MMS and to become an integral
part of the program.
IMPORTANT DATES
2015
August 18 - First Student School Day
September 7 - Labor Day, No School
October 9 - Fun Night 7:00
October 17 - End of First Quarter
October 21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
October 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
October 23 - No School
November 25-28 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 30 - PD
December 11 - Fun Night 7:00
December 22 - End of 2nd quarter/1st semester 2015
December 23 - Jan. 4 - No School, Christmas Break (end of 2nd qua./1st Sem.) 2015
2016
January 5 - Students Return to School
January 18 - No School, Martin Luther King Day
February 11 - Fun Night (12th if it is not a MU day)
February 12 - Makeup Day #1
February 15 - No School, Presidents Day
March 7-11 - No School, Spring Break
March 25 - No School
March 28 - PD
April 8 - Fun night 7:00
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April 22 - PD
May 1½ Day PDC
May 6 - 7th and 8th grade dance
May 20 - Last Student Day
Full Day Bell Schedule
Building Opens
A.M. Dismissal Bell
Office Opens
PBS Warning Bell
PBS Homeroom
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
5th Period
5A Lunch Shift
5B Lunch Shift
6th Period
7th Period
6:30 am
7:25 am
7:30 am
7:37 am
7:42 am – 8:05 am
8:09 am – 8:58 am
9:02 am – 9:51 am
9:55 am – 10:44 am
10:48 am – 11:37 am
11:41 am – 12:59 pm
Lunch 11:41 am – 12:06 pm
Class 12:10 pm – 12:59 pm
Class 11:41 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch 12:34 pm – 12:59 pm
1:03 pm – 1:52 pm
1:56 pm – 2:45 pm
Mad Monday Bell Schedule
Building Opens
A.M. Dismissal Bell
Office Opens
PBS Warning Bell
PBS Homeroom
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
5th Period
5A Lunch Shift
5B Lunch Shift
6th Period
7th Period
DATA TEAMING
6:30 am
7:25 am
7:30 am
7:37 am
7:42 am – 7:52 am
7:56 am – 8:38 am
8:42 am – 9:24 am
9:28 am – 10:10 am
10:14 am – 10:56 am
11:00 am – 12:10 pm
Lunch 11:00 am – 11:22 pm
Class 11:26 pm – 12:10 pm
Class 11:00 am – 11:44 pm
Lunch 11:48 pm – 12:10 pm
12:14 pm – 12:56 pm
1:00 pm – 1:42 pm
1:46 pm – 2:45 pm
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English Language
Students and parents benefit from coordinated English Language
and monitoring across their students’ courses and activities. Please
remember to place your email address on file with the Middle School
office.
Now Available at MMS
Information NOW online access to Grades
Log onto: www.kirksville.k12.mo.us
Schools tab – choose Middle School
Click on Information NOW link
Type in your “username and password”
(available through the office).
Contact Middle School Office for more
Information (660) 665-3793
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Matthew Middle School Attendance Policies
Regular attendance is essential for promotion and success on your school
work. When it is necessary for you to be absent, please have your parents call
the Middle School office (665-3793) as soon as possible after 7:40 a.m.
If the student’s parents or guardian has not contacted the office by phone, he/
she must present a written excuse for his/her absence signed by his/her parent
or guardian or it will be unexcused.
A student SHOULD NEVER LEAVE THE BUILDING WITHOUT FIRST
REPORTING TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE AND OBTAINING PERMISSION.
Failure to do so will result in truancy and severe discipline consequences. All
students must be signed out by a parent or guardian.
Arriving Late
All students who enter the building after the school day has begun should
go immediately to the office for a tardy sweep pass or an admit slip. All
late students must check with the office. Students who are excused from
school during the school day and return to school before the school day
ends also need to report to the office to get their excuse slip. All students
must check in and out with a parent/guardian present to sign them in or out.
Tardy Reduction Policy
Tardies 4-5
Assigned 1 day of LSS (plus student call to parent/
guardian)
Tardies 6-7
Assigned 2 days of LSS (plus student /principal call to parent/guardian)
Tardies 8+
Assigned 1 day ISS (plus student/principal call home to parent/guardian)
The Matthew Middle School Tardy Reduction Policy/Procedure is based
on total accumulated Tardies for all classes, no per class period. T
Acceptable Reasons for an Excused Absence
1. Personal illness.
2. Death in the family.
3. Out-of-town trip, if arranged with the school in advance and is in the
judgment of the school administration if the absence is justified.
4. Students cleared by the principal or superintendent.
5. Doctor or dental appointments.
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Matthew Middle School – Perfect Attendance
DEFINITIONS
1. Perfect attendance – to qualify for perfect attendance at Matthew
Middle School, students must be in attendance 100% of the
academic day.
2. The following do not count as an absence against the student:
a) field trips sponsored by the school
b) being in the main office
c) being in the guidance office or nurse
d) subpoena to court as a witness with court documentation
e) school related activity (sports, music, clubs, etc….)
3.
The following do count as an absence against the student:
a) unexcused absences
b) excused absences
c) extended/medical
d) tardy to school
e) tardy to class
f) parent requested early dismissal
g) doctor, dentist and orthodontist appointments
h) school suspensions
i) probation office appointment
Excused Absence and Make-Up Work
All work missed due to an absence will be entered as a “0” until made up.
Normally, a student will be given two (2) days to make up work for every day
absent up to a total of three (3) days of absence. After three (3) days absence
the student will have to make special arrangements with his/her teacher to
make up work. Note: It is the responsibility of the student to obtain his/her
make up work. This is to be done some time other than class time. Before or
after school is suggested, or prior to a known absence. Parents may secure
homework assignments ahead of time by calling the Middle School office
before 9:00 a.m. on the second consecutive day missed @ 665-3793. If
requests are received after 9:00 a.m., assignments may not be available until
the following day. Some classroom activities, by their nature, may not be able
to specifically make up. In cases such as these an alternative assignment will
be offered. (Example-lecture, filmstrip, films, field trips, etc.)
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Unexcused Absences
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Truancy
6. Leaving school without permission
Hunting
7. Suspension from school*
Oversleeping
8. Missing bus
Shopping
9. Beauty/barber shop
Any departure w/o principal’s approval
Unexcused absences could result in disciplinary action.
*Discretion of administrator
Compulsory Attendance:
What does Missouri’s Compulsory Attendance statute require in respect
to Children’s enrollment and attendance at school? All parents or
guardians having custody or control of a child between the ages of seven
and sixteen, must ensure that the child is enrolled in and regularly attends
some public, private, parochial school, or home school meeting the statutory
requirements for home schooling, or a combination of such school for the full
term of the school.
*Note: Continued unexcused absences will result in the proper legal
authorities being contacted.
Academic Dishonesty
Matthew Middle School addresses academic dishonesty in this
way:
Academic Dishonesty
(Cheating/Forgery)
Any student work which
contains information not
created by the student
or (including plagiarism)
not credited (cited) to
the original author or
owner.
1st Referral
Deduction or Zero
Credit; LSS
2nd Referral
1 day ISS and
Zero Credit; PPC
3rd Referral
1 day OSS and
Zero Credit ISS or
OSS
4th Referral
3 days OSS and
Zero Credit; PC
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REQUIRED CLASSES
Seventh/Eighth Grades
The following subjects are required of all seventh and eighth grade students:
English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and Physical
Education.
PROMOTION POLICY
Sixth Grade: To be promoted from sixth to seventh grade, a student should
have passed a minimum total of six semesters from the required courses of
language arts, math, science and social studies. In addition, a semester of
reading must be passed for a student to be promoted to seventh grade.
Seventh and Eighth Grades: To be promoted to the next grade level, a seventh
or eighth grade student should have passed a minimum total of six semesters
from the required courses of English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social
Studies. At least one semester of each required course must be passed. In
addition, 7th grade students must pass a minimum of 2 out of 4 quarters of 7th
grade reading courses.
Students may be required to attend remedial instruction as a prerequisite to
promotion. Definitions:
1. Pass – earn a grade of A, B, C, D
2. Required courses – English Language Arts, Math, Science, and
Social Studies
3. Semester – one-half year’s work composed of two nine week
successive quarters – fall/winter or winter/spring
4. Promoted – advance to the next highest grade
GRADE CARDS
Grade reports are issued every three weeks. Grade cards are issued quarterly
each year (every nine weeks). At the end of each semester a quarter grade
and a semester grade will be recorded on your card. The semester grade
is used to determine if credit is earned towards promotion. The semester
grade is determined by a combination of the two quarters just completed.
Two weeks are allowed to make up incomplete grades. At that time, a grade
representing the work completed will be issued. Only semester grades are
recorded on permanent records, not quarter grades.
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BUS RIDING RULES/REGULATIONS
The school bus is as safe a means of transportation to and from school as
any method can provide. To maintain the safety and well being of everyone
riding a school bus, it is necessary that the school bus driver be alert and in
full command of the bus and its occupants. A “defensive school bus rider” is
one who will do everything possible to prevent an accident by behaving and
obeying all of the following school bus safety rules. Bus infractions are mailed
to the school and documented.
Students riding school buses are subject to the same rules and regulations
set forth by the Middle School. Failure to exhibit reasonable behavior while
riding, loading, unloading, or waiting for buses may result in disciplinary action
at school or suspension of bus passes.
Specific Unloading Regulations
Middle School students riding buses in the morning are required to unload at
the Middle School front door and enter the building immediately. This also
applies to students arriving at school by any means of transportation. Under
no circumstances are students to go to another school building or parking lots
without permission from the office.
Specific Loading Regulations
Students riding “R” buses are to be seated at the assigned tables in the
Commons. As buses arrive, they will be announced over the intercom. When
your bus is called, wait for a teacher to dismiss you, and then proceed to the
loading zone. Students riding city and some rural buses after school should
report to the loading zone outside the Middle School as soon as school is
dismissed. Wait for your bus to pull into the loading zone before loading.
Students should not load at another building without prior permission.
BEFORE SCHOOL CONDUCT
Positive behavior before school hours is essential to starting school successfully
for each student and teacher. While waiting in the commons area students are
expected to remain seated. It is very important that students adhere to this
expectation as is helps prevent conflicts between students before school.
AFTER SCHOOL CONDUCT
Positive behavior after school hours is also important as you leave the building
or proceed to an extracurricular activity.
Following 2:45 p.m. dismissal, city bus students will go directly to buses, which
leave at 2:49 p.m. Students riding “R” buses are to be seated at the assigned
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tables in the Commons until their bus arrival is announced. If you walk, ride a
bike, or participate in after school extracurricular activities, you are expected
to leave the building or be at practice by 3:00 p.m. You must not loiter in the
Middle School hallway areas after 3:00 p.m. Parent pick-up should take place
at the end of the sidewalk in the east parking lot. Parents, we need your help,
please do not attempt to pick up students in front of the North doors as this
practice facilitates blind spots which could and has resulted in student/vehicle
collisions.
LOCKERS
A locker will be assigned to each student upon entering the Middle School.
Due to student traffic congestion, book bags and heavy coats are not allowed
in the classrooms because of space problems and for safety reasons. You will
need to keep your backpack, purse and coat in your locker, so please be sure
they are small enough to fit. Backpacks with wheels are not permitted.
Note: Lockers remain the property of the Kirksville R-III School. We reserve
the right to search student lockers whenever it is deemed necessary.
Remember
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·
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You are the only person who is to use your locker. Do not give your
combination to other students. Do not SHARE your locker with other
students.
You are not to write, paste, or tape anything on your locker. You will
be assessed a fine for any damage done to your locker above and
beyond that resulting from normal use.
Keep your locker locked at all times. (Note: attempts to “alter” your
locker so that it will not lock properly is prohibited and could result in
the loss of locker privileges at MMS)
Do not bring valuable items to school to be kept in your locker.
If your locker is not functioning properly, report it to the office.
ASSEMBLIES
During the school year, various school organizations sponsor educational
and/or athletic assemblies. We are privileged to have a variety of programs
available. Students attending assemblies are expected to observe the following
guidelines:
BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES FOR ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS
1. Unless the performer requests otherwise, clapping at the end of a song
or performance is the only appropriate form of appreciation from the
audience. Foot stomping, shouting and whistling are inappropriate.
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2. By not talking during an assembly program you respect the rights of
others to enjoy the performance.
3. When assembly programs are held in the gymnasium, students are to
use the aisles only when exiting the bleachers.
4. Students who are not able to comply with the above regulations will
forfeit the privilege of attending future assembly programs.
BICYCLES, SKATES AND SKATEBOARDS
Students are not permitted to ride bikes, skates, skateboards etc…on school
grounds, doing so will result in the confiscation of these items for parent retrieval.
Students who choose to ride bicycles to school should lock them to the bike
rack provided immediately upon arrival. In-line skates and skateboards can
be checked in to the Office upon arrival. The school is not responsible for
bicycles, skateboards or in-line skates.
MP3 PLAYERS, CELL PHONES, BOOK READERS OR TABLETS
(PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICES)
Use of MP3 players (IPODS) is permitted in the morning before class, at lunch
and when permitted by teacher during PBS time. Cell phones are never to be
used during the school day. They may be used outside the building before or
after school. Book Readers or Tablets may be brought to school and used
whenever teachers permit. Please note that such devices may be lost, stolen
or broken while at school. Cell phones will be confiscated if they are used at
school during school hours.
MMS DRESS CODE
Philosophy
We believe that all students have the responsibility to dress appropriately and
observe basic standards of cleanliness and good grooming. Students’ dress
and/or appearance should not cause disruption, distract in any way from
the educational process, or create a health or safety concern for oneself or
others. Teachers are responsible for holding onto the attention span of 25
middle school students for eight separate periods per day. A student cannot
be allowed to compete for that attention by way of behavior or dress.
We ask that you please cooperate with us when purchasing your child’s
wardrobe. Please keep in mind that apparel or appearance, which tends to
draw attention to an individual rather than to a learning situation, must be
avoided. We appreciate your efforts, and believe that by working together as
a team, a safe, healthy school environment can be maintained.
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The MMS Dress Code Has These Basic Principles:
Teaching requires that the teacher hold the attention of students.
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Students, by behavior or appearance, cannot be allowed to interfere
with this process.
The MMS Dress Code Has These Basic Principles:
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Students have the right to learn in an environment where the dress
of others is not threatening, offensive, distracting, or dangerous.
Schools are “workplaces” where students engage in serious work
and practice workplace skills, including proper dress.
School officials have the responsibility to establish dress and
grooming guidelines so rules can be enforced CLEARLY, fairly and
consistently.
The Kirksville Board of Education requires all of its students to conform to
standards, avoid extremes, and exemplify personal cleanliness. Interpretations
of the dress code and decisions concerning this matter will be both the
right and responsibility of the faculty and staff, and will be enforced by the
Administration. Any student not attired in accordance with the MMS Dress
Code Policy shall be subject to the following consequences:
1) First Offense: Warning and students must correct the violation.
2) Second Offense: Correction of the violation and is subject to
additional measures. This may include, but is not limited to:
parent conference, detention, ISS.
3) Third Offense: Repeat offenses are considered as defiance, and
subject to additional measures. This may include, but is not
limited to:
Shirts, Tops, Blouses, T-shirts
All tops must be sufficient in length and looseness for appropriate
body coverage in positions of standing, walking, running, sitting,
leaning and “reaching”, so no bare skin is exposed on the torso area.
Transparent clothing is not allowed.
All low-cut tops, halter-tops, spaghetti-straps tops (even if worn under
another garment) are prohibited.
Sleeveless shirts, tank tops, and dresses must have a two-inch strap
and must go up to the armpit.
Articles of clothing that are designed as undergarments are not to be
worn as over garments.
Undergarments are not to be exposed. The wearing of pajamas is not
allowed.
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Pants, Jeans, Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Dresses
For reasons of safety and propriety, excessively baggy jeans, (sagging)
pants, or shorts are prohibited.
Undergarments should not be exposed or seen above the waistband
of shorts, jeans, pants, or skirts.
Biker shorts and spandex shorts are prohibited.
All shorts, skirts, skorts, and dresses must be fingertip length or longer.
Holes or tears in pants, jeans, leggings and shorts must also be below
the fingertips.
Athletic shorts are appropriate for practice before and after school and
in PE classes. They are not allowed during the school day.
Any clothing which exposes bare skin above the fingertip line is
prohibited.
Hair and Make-up
Generally, the child’s hair is his or her business. However, as we must
be able to see a child’s eyes in order to clearly communicate; his or her
hair must not obscure the eyes.
Garish/heavy make-up around or about the eyes is prohibited.
Face-painting is allowed only on school spirit/game days and is limited
to two inch area on each side of the face.
Coloring the hair in a way (i.e.: blue, orange, green etc.) that is not a
normal human hair color is prohibited.
Clothing Accessories
Accessories that could be used as weapons are prohibited. This
includes, but not limited to:
· Spikes on jewelry, shoes or other accessories, and
· Chains on wallets, belts, or clothing.
Piercings
Multiple (more than one - not counting earlobes) body piercings
present a distraction and are not allowed.
Hats
Hats and sunglasses (except for documented medical purposes),
or anything covering or worn on the eyes (including student hair) are
prohibited inside the school building.
Shoes
All students must wear appropriate shoes designed for outdoor use.
Shoes must be worn at all times.
Coats and other Outer-Garments
For safety reasons and space, coats, and other outer-garments must
be kept in the student’s locker.
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Backpacks, Gym bags, Handbags, Fanny packs and Purses
For safety reasons and space, backpacks, gym bags, handbags,
fanny packs, and purses must be kept in the student’s locker. Roller
bags are not allowed.
Dress Code issues not specifically addressed above will be decided by the
Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
CHILD ABUSE LAW
As required by State Law, all cases where there is a reasonable cause to
believe that a child is being neglected or, physically or sexually abused shall be
immediately reported to the social services officials or the police of the county
of residence. (State Statute No. 626.556)
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students are encouraged to become involved in at least one extracurricular
activity offering. Studies have shown that academic performance increases
when students participate in extracurricular activities. MMS offers opportunities
for students to participate in athletic, academic, special interest clubs and
music programs. The athletic teams include volleyball, football, softball,
wrestling, basketball and track. Extracurricular academic competitions are
held in number sense, math, science, ready writing and impromptu speaking.
Students participate in solo and ensemble competitions in both band and choir.
The school also sponsors other extracurricular groups, which allow students
to develop positive traits of good citizenship, responsible leadership, and
community service. These groups include Beta Club, Cheerleaders and various
clubs. Participation in any extracurricular activity requires a commitment of
time beyond regular school hours. Students are required to maintain academic
standards and behavior standards for eligibility in extracurricular activities.
STANDARDS FOR PARTICIPATION
IN STUDENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
Students need to understand that all MMS rules apply to all MMS activities.
Whether you play, manage or simply attend activities, you must maintain good
school behavior to participate.
1. The student must be a good school citizen. Any student whose
character or conduct is such as to reflect discredit on his/her school,
team, or organization could be considered for suspension from an
activity and possibly even school.
2. In addition to being good school citizens, students are expected to
be making appropriate academic progress. A minimal academic
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standard shall apply to all activities. However, sponsors may establish
additional standards that are appropriate for their specific activity.
The minimal standard for all activities shall be as follows:
· Eligibility for participation in the activities program shall be
determined by quarterly grades and 3 week progress reports.
· The student must pass at least six classes per quarter and
at 3 weeks students failing to meet academic standards will be
ineligible to participate.
· A student who was academically ineligible but meets the academic
standard as indicated on grade reports becomes eligible the first
day classes are attended after grade/progress reports are issued.
If grade reports are issued in mid-season, permission to join the
squad as a new participation will be at the coach’s discretion.
· Credit earned in summer school shall not count for eligibility
purposes.
3. In order to participate on or against teams made up of only seventh
graders, you must not have reached fourteen years of age prior to July
1 preceding the opening of school.
4. In order to participate on or against teams made up of only eighth
graders, you must not have reached fifteen years of age prior to July 1
preceding the opening of school.
Participation in SCHOOL FUNCTIONS: fun night, dances, trips and others.
Pupils must maintain acceptable school behavior in order to participate in
event-oriented school and district activities. This includes but is not limited
to: fun night, dances, trips, Students will be allowed to participate in eventoriented activities only if they have no major discipline consequences (ISS,
OSS, behavioral parent conference) during the nine weeks preceding the
event. Remember also that only Matthew Middle School students can attend
MMS events.
Students will not be eligible to attend a school function if they are absent
from school during the day of the activity or if they are under suspension from
school. This includes athletic events, fun nights, school dances, musicals, etc.
WMMS Fun Night/Spring Dance Eligibility- A Student will be ineligible to attend
Fun Night/Spring Dance if the student has 5 or more absences (excused or
unexcused) in the 9 weeks prior to the event.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
If at any time during the school year, a student moves to a different address, the
change must be reported to the Office. A change in telephone number must
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also be reported. Note: Students will only be released to a legal guardian or a
person designated as an emergency contact on the students demographics.
SCHOOL INSURANCE
School insurance is available to all students. Brochures will be available for
each student at the beginning of the school year. Purchase of this program is
optional and is handled individually with the company. All students participating
in interscholastic athletics or cheerleading must provide signed evidence that
they are covered by adequate insurance if they choose not to purchase school
insurance.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
In order for all necessary records to be completed, students are requested to
bring a written notice from their parents or legal guardian stating their intention
to withdraw from school. This notice should be given to the Office at least two
days before you leave. Students are required to turn in all books the last day in
attendance at school and have checkout sheets completed. Any fines or fees
must be paid along with any lunch account balances.
EMERGENCY DRILLS
Fire, tornado, and earthquake drills are held at irregular intervals throughout the
school year. Remember these basic rules:
1. Check the instructions in each classroom (they are posted) indicating
how to leave the building in case of fire.
2. Move quickly and quietly to designated areas.
FOR SAFETY: STUDENTS SHOULD NEVER LEAVE SCHOOL DURING
THE SCHOOL DAY WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING PERMISSION FROM
THE OFFICE. STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL DUE TO ILLNESS MUST
BE SIGNED OUT FROM THE NURSES OFFICE.
ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL FUNCTIONS
Students will not be eligible to attend a school function if they are absent
from school during the day of the activity or if they are under suspension from
school. This includes athletic events, fun nights, school dances, musicals, etc.
WMMS Fun Night/Spring Dance Eligibility-A Student will be ineligible to attend
Fun Night/Spring Dance if the student has 5 or more absences (excused or
unexcused) in the 9 weeks prior to the event.
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PERSONAL PROPERTY
Students assume the responsibility for loss or damage to their clothing,
equipment, books, or instruments. The school endeavors to protect all
personal property, but is not responsible for them. Large sums of money are
articles of real or sentimental value should not be brought to school.
Students should also avoid bringing any item to school that may interfere with
the educational environment. Teachers and administrators may take such
items and require parents to pick them up. Repeated offenses may be subject
to disciplinary action.
PICTURES
School pictures are taken during the first few weeks of school and all students
MUST have their picture taken for school records and student ID cards even
if you do not plan to purchase a packet. Spring Promotion pictures are also
taken during the spring of each year. Pictures are contracted through Interstate
Studio.
RELEASE OF STUDENT INFORMATION
All records in the Middle School are kept in accordance with the Open Records
Act and Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. Information is
released only upon verbal request by a parent or guardian or by a signed
release of information.
TEXTBOOKS
The Kirksville Board of Education furnishes your textbooks. These books are
loaned for the school year and should be returned at the end of the school year.
Fines will be assessed by the classroom teachers for unnecessary damage to
books. Cost for replacement of a lost or unusable textbook is based on the
following percentage of current cost: 100% for first year (new textbook), 85%
for second year, 70% for third, 55% for fourth, and 30% thereafter. A decision
by the principal and librarian will determine the actual replacement cost of
more expensive reference books.
HOMEROOMS
Each student is assigned a PBS (Positive Behavior Supports) homeroom that
meets daily throughout the school year. PBS time is designed to provide
students with academic support, intramurals, self esteem building, or simply
to take care of general school matters. PBS Homerooms are listed on the top
of student schedule cards.
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DAILY BULLETIN
Announcements will be read over the intercom system daily.
Daily
announcements are uploaded daily to the Matthew Middle School website.
If you wish to place an announcement concerning your class or other school
organization in the bulletin, a faculty member must sign the notice before it can
be accepted at the Office. Your notices for the bulletin must be given to the
secretary the day before it is to be announced.
STUDENT PETITIONS
Student petitions must align to the Kirksville School Board policy, IDGBA,
Items I – IV, “Distribution of Non Student Publications. The finer points of this
policy can be found online @ http://policy.msbanet.org./kirksville/showpolicy.
php?file=IGDBA-C.1D
USE OF THE TELEPHONE
There is a telephone located in the Office for use by students when such is
considered urgent or an emergency. Students must have written permission
from a teacher prior to coming to the office before they may use the phone
during class periods. Students must have approval from a secretary before
they may use the phone. To ensure your safety, students who are injured or ill
MUST notify the school nurse before using the telephone to call home.
LOST AND FOUND
Articles that have been found are to be taken to the main office and given
to the school secretary. Only in rare cases will announcements about lost
articles be placed in the daily bulletin. If you lose an article, REPORT IT TO
THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. We will make every effort to help you locate it.
Remember, however, it is best not to bring valuable articles to school, and
certainly not wise to leave them in your locker. Due to space considerations,
unclaimed items will be donated to local charities at the end of each month.
It is the responsibility of the student to check the lost and found for missing
items.
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
The Board of Education encourages patrons of the school district to visit the
schools and evaluate the quality of education in the district, identify needs and
join with the Board in improving the district. However, all visitors during the
regular school day MUST check in at the building office. If the visit is approved,
the visitor will be given permission or will be escorted to the class they wish
to visit. The Board and administration will not tolerate any person or persons
whose presence disturbs classes or school activities. An administrator may
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refuse to issue a visitor’s pass at any time they believe it is in the best interest of
the school to do so. If a person or persons will not leave the school premises
upon request, the building administrator or their designee may refer charges to
the proper legal authorities.
Students may not bring visitors with them to school. Special arrangements
can be made for parent, sibling or grandparent visitation.
Visitation by pre-school children and/or children from other schools is not
allowed.
BULLYING
Bullying is absolutely forbidden. Bullying is defined as
ANY ACT by a student or group of students directed
against another student with the intent to ridicule,
humiliate, or intimidate the student, with or without
physical contact while on school grounds or at a schoolsponsored activity. Students who believe that they are
being bullied are EXPECTED to report the bullying to
teachers or administrators. Also, opportunities exist
for pupils to report bullies or bullying anonymously. We
want it to be clearly known that we respond to bullies
and bullying quickly and firmly.
RELIGIOUS, RACIAL OR SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE
Kirksville R-III School District maintains a firm policy prohibiting all forms of
discrimination. Religious, racial or sexual harassment or violence against
students or employees is discrimination. All persons are to be treated with
respect and dignity. Sexual violence, sexual advances or other forms of
religious, racial or sexual harassment by any pupil, teacher, administrator
or other school personnel, which create an intimidating, hostile or offensive
environment, will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Wearing, drawing
or displaying graffiti such as “KKK”, a swastika, the confederate flag, etc. will
not be tolerated.
Sexual harassment may include, but is not limited to:
· Verbal harassment or abuse; in person, in writing or by texting.
· Subtle pressure for sexual activity
· Inappropriate patting or pinching
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Inappropriate gestures
Intentional brushing against a student’s or employee’s body
Demanding sexual favors accompanied by implied or overt promises
of preferential treatment with regard to an individual’s employment or
educational status.
Any sexually motivated, unwelcome touching, or
Sexual violence, which is a physical act of aggression that includes a
sexual act or sexual purpose.
FOOD SERVICE
Matthew Middle School is proud of its facilities and selection of hot meals. In
addition, students may purchase snack items from the snack bar or you may
bring your own lunch. We also offer subsidized meals.
During the lunch period students are expected to demonstrate reasonable and
courteous behavior. Students failing to do so may be subject to lunchtime
detention or suspension from lunchroom privileges.
All students will be provided a Student ID card at the beginning of each school
year and again after school pictures. Students MUST have their student ID to
purchase school meal. Any student not having their student ID may be required
to have an alternative school meal. Replacement cards may be purchased in
the office if lost or destroyed.
Lunchroom Regulations
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Students should enter and leave the food service area in an orderly manner.
Deposit lunch litter in the proper wastebasket.
Return all trays and utensils to the proper areas.
Students must sit at assigned tables and are responsible for leaving the
table and floor in a clean condition for others.
No food or drink should be taken out of the lunchroom.
The lunch line closes at 12:15.
Wait to be dismissed from your table by the supervisor or your teacher.
Beverages in glass containers are not permitted.
No items, food or otherwise, are to be thrown or tossed in the lunchroom.
HEALTH SERVICES
Matthew Middle School has a full-time nurse. If your child has special medical
needs, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s health,
please contact our main office at 665-3793 and ask to speak to the nurse.
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MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
If you child requires medication at school, school personnel according to
the following guidelines can administer it:
1. A licensed physician or dentist must prescribe the medication. If over the
counter medication needs to be administered at school, the medication
must be in the original container and accompanied by written permissions
and designated instructions from the parent or guardian.
2. The medicine shall be in the original prescription container, which shall be
labeled with:
· Name of student
· Name of medication
· Directions for use
· Name of physician or dentist
· Name and address of pharmacy
· Date of prescription
3. The medicine must be accompanied by written permissions from the parent
or guardian to have the medication given to the student. Additionally,
Kirksville R-III requires that each student receiving medication at school
have a signed “Medication Authorization” form on file in the nurse’s office.
This must be renewed annually.
4. The medication, while at school, shall be kept in the school Health Office.
When required, refrigeration will be provided.
This record will include the student’s name, the name of the medication,
the amount of medication to be given, and the time to be given.
6. At the end of the dispensing time or end of the school year, any remaining
medication shall be returned to the student’s parents or destroyed.
7. When students are required to receive any medication at school, it is
necessary that a parent or guardian bring the medication to the school
Health Office. It will then be dispensed in accordance with the above
guidelines.
8. Parents should send only enough medication to cover the required amount
to be given during school hours. When requested, local pharmacies will
provide you with an additional labeled container to be left at school.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Prior to enrollment, Matthew Middle School students must be immunized for:
1. Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DPT-minimum of 3 doses, last dose after
birthday) (TD given every 10 years).
2. Polio (minimum of 3 doses, last dose after 4th birthday)
3. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR – 2 doses on or after first birthday.)
4. Hepatitis B – 3 doses
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Injuries
Every accident in the school building, on school grounds, at practice
sessions, or at any activity sponsored by the school, must be reported
immediately to the person in charge and to the school office.
Release from School:
If your child is being sent home by the school nurse for health reasons, you
must sign a release form located in the nurse’s office. Note: Students will
only be released to a legal guardian or a person designated as an emergency
contact on the student’s demographics.
STUDENT SERVICES
Guidance Services
The Guidance Office at Matthew Middle School is an important link in helping
provide educational and personal assistance to students as they select careers,
plan for high school, and adjust to the demands of secondary education.
Students are encouraged to investigate the career materials available in the
Guidance Office. Other guidance programs include individual counseling,
testing, parent and teacher conferences, four year plan of courses, and referral
to special programs.
Guidance courseware, “Strides” is offered to all MMS students. Strides
courseware includes aspects of the comprehensive guidance program such
as: decision making, study skills, and knowledge of self and others.
Library Media Center (LMC)
A fully automated LMC card catalog and circulation system is utilized to
provide students and staff with a variety of materials. These materials include
books, videos, multimedia encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, electronic
databases, and Internet access.
LMC materials are checked out for two weeks…except for reference materials,
which are check out overnight. All materials may be rechecked. Overdue fines
are five cents per school day. Lost materials must be paid for by the students
who checked the items out of the LMC. Refunds will be made if items are
found at a later date and returned in good condition.
Students with overdue fines will not receive their grade card at the end of the
year until the fine is paid.
MP3 Players, Cell Phones, Book Readers or Tablets (Personal Digital
Devices)
Use of MP3 players (IPODS) is permitted in the morning before class, at lunch
and when permitted by individual classroom teacher. Cell phones are never to
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be used to make phone calls or text during the school day. They may be used
as a personal digital device when individual classroom teachers permit as part
of the district’s Bring Your Own Device policy. Book Readers or Tablets may
be brought to school and used whenever teachers permit. Please note that
such devices may be lost, stolen or broken while at school. Cell phones will
be confiscated if they are used at school during school hours to make phone
calls or to send text messages.
MMS PYRAMID OF ACADEMIC INTERVENTION
Each three weeks, faculty members will contact parents/guardians to inform
them about your progress in a given course.
Students/Parents may also
request a Comprehensive Progress report at any time. This report contains
all current grades entered in the teacher grade book. This information is also
available at any time with the Information NOW online website. Other notification
is optional according to teacher discretion or parent request regarding status
of assignments, projects, test results or current grade. MMS is a Professional
Learning Community that is committed to responding when students do not
learn. The following interventions are currently in use.
Tertiary
Interventions
Program
Placement
Child Review Teams
PBS Mentor Program
Placement
Guided Study Hall During
Lunch or PBS Time
Homework Support Programs
After School Tiger Club
(Providing hope by insisting
that work is finished despite
deadlines)
*Secondary Interventions for Academically/Socially At-risk students.
Counselor/Principal/Team conference with student and parent. *Primary
Interventions are provided.
Counselor/Administrator/Teacher calls to parents
Counselor/Administrator/Teacher meetings with Students
Student Awareness on a Daily Basis
Teaching students to use a daily planner and how to develop study skills
Ambassador Program – Daily Support during PBS
Academic/Behavioral Card Program
The Card Program is a program designed to assist in student organization
and is usually implemented when students reach a point of severe academic/
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behavioral stress. Eligibility and consideration for the Card Program is based
on parent/teacher recommendations.
ADDITIONAL FUN NIGHT GUIDELINES
Once you have entered the building, you will not be allowed to leave before the
conclusion of the evening’s activity unless you have a note from your parents/
guardians. These notes must be presented to the teachers working at the
ticket gate. Any student who leaves will not be allowed back into the building.
Only MMS students are permitted to attend this activity. NO GUESTS, INTOWN or OUT OF TOWN are permitted. This activity is for grades 6-8 only!!!
You must be in school this day to be able to attend this activity and not be
restricted through any disciplinary actions. Students missing more than 4
class periods the day of any activity will be considered absent and not eligible
to attend.
The activity has a will follow the normal school dress code. Clothing deemed
inappropriate will prevent you from participating. Only soft-soled shoes will
be allowed in the gym. Coat racks may be provided and monitored by the
teachers.
It is our intent for each of you to have a good time at this activity. Remember
that you are under the same guidelines as you would be at school and those
students who misbehave will be disciplined appropriately.
7th & 8th GRADE
SPRING DANCE
The dance is open to MMS 7th & 8th graders ONLY. Visitors will not be allowed
at the dance. Students will not be able to leave early unless we have a note
from parents or a parent picks up the student.
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Once you enter the building, you will not be allowed to leave before the
conclusion of the evening’s activity unless you have a note from your
parents/guardians. These notes must be presented to the teachers
working at the ticket gate as you come in. Any student who leaves will
not be allowed back into the building.
It is our intention for each of you to have a good time at this activity.
Remember that you are under the same guidelines as you would
be at school and those students who misbehave will be disciplined
appropriately.
Please refer to MMS Dress Code for appropriate attire. Clothing
deemed inappropriate will prevent you from participating.
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Earthquake Safety For Missouri’s Schools
The New Madrid Seismic Zone Extends 120 Miles Southward from the
area of Charleston, Missouri, and Cairo, Illinois, through New Madrid and
Caruthersville, following Interstate 55 to Blytheville and on down to Marked
Tree, Arkansas. The NMSZ consists of a series of large, ancient faults that are
buried beneath thick, soft sediments. These faults cross five state lines and
cross the Mississippi River in three places and the Ohio River in two places.
More than 200 Measured Events per Year (Magnitude 1.0 or greater), about
20 per month. Tremors large enough to be felt (Magnitude 2.5 – 3.0) are noted
every year. The fault releases a shock of 4.0 or more, capable of local minor
damage, about every 18 months. Magnitudes of 5.0 or greater occur about
once per decade. They can cause significant damage and be felt in several
states.
The Highest Earthquake Risk in the United States outside the West Coast is
in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Damaging temblors are not as frequent as in
California, but when they do occur, the destruction covers over more than 20
times the area due to the nature of geologic materials in the region. The 1968
5.5 magnitude Dale, Illinois earthquake toppled chimneys and caused damage
to unreinforced masonry in the St. Louis area, more than 100 miles from the
epicenter. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake in April 2008 in southeast Illinois, did
not cause damage in Missouri, but was felt across much of the state.
A Damaging Earthquake in this Area, which experts say is about a 6.0
magnitude event, occurs about once every 80 years (the last one in 1895
was centered near Charleston, Missouri). There is estimated to be a 2540% chance for a magnitude 6.0 – 7.5 or greater earthquake along the New
Madrid Seismic Zone in a 50-year period according to the U.S. Geological
Survey reports. The results would be serious damage to un-reinforced
masonry buildings and other structures from Memphis to St. Louis. We are
certainly overdue for this type of earthquake!
A Major Earthquake in this Area - the Great New Madrid Earthquake of
1811-12 was actually a series of over 2000 shocks in five months, with several
quakes believed to be a 7.0 Magnitude or higher. Eighteen of these rang
church bells on the Eastern seaboard. The very land itself was destroyed in the
Missouri Bootheel, making it unfit even for farming for many years. It was the
largest release of seismic energy east of the Rocky Mountains in the history of
the U.S. and was several times larger than the San Francisco quake of 1906.
Several lines of research suggest that the catastrophic upheavals like those in
1811-12 visit the New Madrid region every 500-600 years. Hence, emergency
planners, engineers, and seismologists do not expect a repeat of the intensity
of the 1811-12 series for at least 100 years or more. However, even though
the chance is remote, experts estimate the chances for a repeat earthquake of
similar magnitude to the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes over a 50-year
period to be a 7 - 10% probability.
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construction, and preparedness are proven means to minimize earthquake
losses, deaths, and injuries.
Choose a safe place in every room--under a sturdy table or desk or
against an inside wall where nothing can fall on you.
Practice DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON at least twice a year. Drop
under a sturdy desk or table, hold onto the desk or table with one hand,
and protect the back of the head with the other hand. If there’s no table
or desk nearby, kneel on the floor against an interior wall away from
windows, bookcases, or tall furniture that could fall on you and protect the
back of your head with one hand and your face with the other arm.
current.
Get training in how to use a fire extinguisher from your local fire
department.
Eliminate Hazards
Consult a professional to find out additional ways you can protect your
home, such as bolting the house to its foundation and other structural
mitigation techniques.
Written instructions for how to turn off gas, electricity, and water if
authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you’ll need a professional to
turn natural gas service back on.)
Keeping essentials, such as a flashlight and sturdy shoes, by your
bedside.
place. Stay indoors until the shaking stops and you’re sure it’s safe to
exit. Stay away from windows.
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In a high-rise building, expect the fire alarms and sprinklers to go off
during a quake.
If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a
pillow.
If you are outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings, trees, and
power lines. Drop to the ground.
If you are in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place (as described
above). Stay in the car until the shaking stops.
Check yourself for injuries. Protect yourself from further danger by putting
on long pants, a long-sleeved
shirt, sturdy shoes, and work gloves.
Look for and extinguish small fires. Eliminate fire hazards. Turn off the gas
if you smell gas or think it’s
leaking. (Remember, only a professional should turn it back on.)
ON!
The information contained in the flier was extracted from the
American Red Cross website http://www.redcross.org/services/
prepare/0,1082,0_241_,00.html, Missouri State Emergency Management
Agency website (http://sem
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Handbook Acknowledgment Form
2015-2016
Student Name: _____________________________________ Grade: ___________
I have read and understand the handbook and my responsibilities to follow all
the disciplinary rules and regulations of the Kirksville R-III School District as
referenced in the handbook and in board policies. I have also received a copy of the
2015-2016 handbook, which includes a copy of the technology usage policies and
understand that it is my responsibility to read, know and abide by the rules in it.
I have received and read the 2015-2016 Kirksville R-III School District
Handbook and have discussed it with my child.
__________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
______________________
Date
__________________________
______________________
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Kirksville Public Schools Student Handbook Mission Statement

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