Users of computers/technology in the media center are to adhere to the Wicomico County Board of Education technology policy. Violators could lose computer privileges for an extended period of time. OFFICE VISITS We will not permit you to visit the main/guidance/nurse’s offices without a pass from your teacher. You are encouraged not to stop in either office between classes. Use of office telephones will be on an emergency basis only, to be determined by office staff. SCHOOL MESSENGER In an effort to increase our capacity to communicate with families, we will send regular messages to your parents’/guardians’ main phone line or email address prepared by the principal or his/her designee. This may be a reminder message concerning PTA or other event, or we may indicate that report cards will be coming home. It is important that we have an accurate contact number and email address on file so that families will receive these messages. PARENT PORTAL We will provide for your parents/guardians an opportunity to peek into your grades through the Parent Portal capacity of our student information management system. Your parents/guardians will need to include an active phone number on the student information form to access the system as we encourage them to view your grade book. PBIS Warrior PRIDE (Prepared, Respectful, Involved, Determined, Everyday) is our school Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program motto. This is a school-wide program that supports and rewards positive behaviors when students are caught making good choices by giving points through a system we use called Class DOJO. These DOJO points are used to purchase various incentives throughout the year, such as survivor store, basketball tournaments, movies, assemblies and more. We target specific behaviors occasionally and reward accordingly. Our school-wide rules are posted throughout the school outlining expectations. PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER We send home the principal’s newsletter monthly, via Thrillshare app, to inform you and your parents about special programs, activities and upcoming events. Please take time to read the newsletter as it is an excellent communication link between school and home. SCHOOL OFFICE The school office is located on the first floor, directly in front of the main entrance to the building. The principal, assistant principals, and office staff members are there to help you with any problems you may have. It is here you may get the following help: 1. Signing in/out when you are arriving late or leaving early. 2. Answers to questions about school policy. 3. Help with problems involving discipline. 4. Information about lockers. Telephone messages for you will be given only in emergency situations. SCHOOL FUNCTIONS Middle School Participation Criteria The following criteria will be in place for all Wicomico County Public Schools middle schools with regard to criteria for attendance at all school functions: GPA— 2.0 requirement per county policy CONDUCT—no Out of School Suspension (OSS) days served during the semester in which the activity occurs in addition to county requirements for exclusion based on cumulative OSS days ATTENDANCE—no more than 2 unexcused absences from the time of the last activity (from the time of the first day of school with regard to the first activity of the school year) GUESTS—no guests allowed from outside the school When you are participating in any activity sponsored by the school, you will be under direct supervision of a member of the school staff and chaperones in charge. You are expected to be well behaved and act in a respectful manner at all times. If you do not cooperate, you are subject to exclusion from future school functions. SKATEBOARDS Leave your skateboards, skates, rollerblades, roller shoes and any other wheeled contraptions at home. SPORTS Extracurricular sports are offered throughout the school year and may include cross country, boys’ and girls’ soccer, flag football, boys’ and girls’ basketball and track and field. The same participation criteria that apply for other school functions – GPA, conduct, attendance, and guests – also apply to sports. TARDINESS Tardiness is in two (2) categories--lateness to class and lateness to school. The time provided between classes, 4 minutes, is the maximum time required for reporting to the next class. You are encouraged to report to class in less time, be seated and wait for class to begin. If you are late to class, the teacher will handle your lateness according to county policy as indicated in the Wicomico County Code of Conduct. If you are late to school, you are to report to the main office or designated place and receive a GENERAL USE SLIP to report to class. The office, in accordance with the Wicomico County Code of Conduct, will handle this lateness.
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