Student Handbook Highlights Macon Middle Student Handbook Highlights

Grading Scale A 90-100 Excellent B 80-89 Above average C 70-79 Average D 60-69 Below average F below 60 Failing I Incomplete S Satisfactory U Unsatisfactory ** If you fail 3 out of 4 core classes you are at risk of failing the grade or going to Union ** If you fail 4 out of 4 core classes you are definitely failing the grade or going to Union ** FHS will not accept any 8th grade student who has failed 4 classes

Macon Middle School Student Tobacco and E-Cigarette Policy: No student is permitted to use, possess, or distribute a tobacco product or e-cigarette while in any school building, on school grounds, “adjacent” property, or at any school sponsored or school related event, or at any other time that students are under the authority of school personnel.   1st Offense: Verbal warning & parents notified 2nd Offense: 1 Day of ISS & parents notified 3rd Offense: 1 Day of OSS & parents notified 4th Offense: Multiple Days of OSS & parents notified ** All tobacco products or electronic cigarettes confiscated will be kept by administration and will not be returned to the student or parent. ** Alcohol use will result in automatic suspension and possible transfer to Union ** Other illegal drug use will result in suspension and definite transfer to Union ** If you know of any student with these items you may report them confidentially to administration. Your name will never be mentioned when addressing this type of issue.

Cell phones, Electronics, Toys, & Skateboards The following items are not allowed to be out or used at Macon Middle School or on any school bus: cell phones, ipods, ipads, mp3 players, electronic games, cameras, toys, cards, skateboards, or other devices deemed inappropriate. The return of these items will be at the principal’s discretion. The school will not be responsible for the security of these items if they are lost or stolen. Cell phones & Ipods We encourage students not to bring cell phones or ipods to school, but in the event they do, they must not be out or used at Macon Middle School or on any school bus before or during school hours. Macon Middle School is not responsible for the security or damage of these devices brought to school. 1st Offense: Verbal warning, parent is notified, device is collected & student can pick it up at the end of the day. 2nd Offense: Device is confiscated & a parent/guardian must pick up the device from school. The device will not be returned to the student. Each additional offense will result in ISS or OSS. ** Students MAY NOT use cell phones in the commons before homeroom…they will be collected by the teacher on Commons Duty

Absences All absences from school will be coded as unexcused unless an excuse note is received from the parent, guardian, or physician immediately upon the student returning back to school. No handwritten notes from parents will be accepted more than 10 days passed the absence. School administration will use the following criteria to determine if the absence will be excused: Personal illness or injury which makes the student physically unable to attend school (Administration may require notes from the medical provider) Isolation or quarantine ordered by the State Board of Health Death in the immediate family Medical or dental appointments (proof of medical or dental appt. should be turned in) Other absences may be approved as excused with approval from the principal   Excessive Absences When there is an accumulation of 10 or more unexcused absences, the school must notify parents and take all steps required by G.S. 115C‐378 (which is state attendance law) for excessive absences. A report of truancy must be reported to the District Attorney who will take appropriate measures to ensure that there is compliance with the state attendance law. Per Macon County Board Policy, no student shall miss more than twenty (20) days during the school year, if he or she is to receive credit for the grade level. Thus, students may be retained in the current grade if they miss more than twenty (20) days.

Excessive Tardies Students with excessive tardies will receive consequences deemed appropriate by school administration. These may include loss of privileges, lunch detention, ISS, or OSS

Morning Procedures Upon arriving to school, you will report directly to the cafeteria to eat breakfast and sit until dismissed to your commons to sit. At 7:55 am the bell will ring to report to homeroom. Once you arrive to the commons area, you do not leave the commons area until the bell rings for homeroom (breakfast exceptions). No food, drinks, cell phones, or roaming around in the commons. If you bring food or drinks in the morning, you must go to the cafeteria to eat and/or drink it.

Cafeteria Norms and Common Values Lunch times are honored for both entry and exit Lunch tables are clean for both entry and exit Students go through the cafeteria line in a respectful manner Students and teachers work to keep the cafeteria clean while eating, ensuring natural accidents are cleaned Understanding that the throwing of food is grounds for OSS Students enjoy lunch at a reasonable volume in a seated position. Students should not be hovering, running, or consistently getting up from tables Noises such as banging on tables, flipping bottles, and loud yelling (or singing) are not valued School staff, teachers, and students will all hold each other accountable for these values Cafeteria Norms and Common Values

Afternoon Procedures The bus rider bell rings at 3:00. All bus riders must WALK to their bus at this time. If you are caught running to the bus, you will be made to sit and wait until every student has loaded the bus. If you leave at this bell and are not a bus rider, you will receive a consequence. The car rider bell rings at 3:05. All car riders must WALK to their designated area. 7th grade students wait up top at the top road. 8th grade students wait down below on the bottom road.

DRESS CODE NO NO NO All blouses, shirts, and dresses must have straps that are at least 3 fingers wide. Clothing should not expose areas of the stomach, side, chest, or back. We should not see undergarments- bras or spaghetti straps.

NO NO NO NO All blouses, shirts, and dresses must have straps that are at least 3 fingers wide. Clothing should not expose areas of the stomach, side, chest, or back. We should not see undergarments- bras or spaghetti straps. Lace tops may be worn over a tank top- not a spaghetti strap No racer back tanks

NO NO PJ’S - NO NO OKAY OKAY OKAY OKAY Excessively form fitting shirts, shorts, pants, or skirts are not allowed. Students wearing leggings or tight fitting pants must wear a shirt or top that provides “full” coverage of their front side and backside. Leggings must not have holes or be see-through No pajamas except on Pajama Day NO OKAY OKAY OKAY OKAY

NO NO NO NO OKAY OKAY OKAY OKAY OKAY OKAY Students wearing leggings or tight fitting pants must wear a shirt or top that provides “full” coverage of their front side and backside. OKAY OKAY OKAY OKAY OKAY OKAY

OKAY OKAY OKAY OKAY NO NO NO NO All skirts, dresses, and shorts must be no shorter than a credit card’s length above the knee (about 3-4 inches). Shorter than dress code length dresses with tights underneath are not allowed. NO NO NO NO

OKAY OKAY While holes in clothing are discouraged, holes need to avoid showing skin through the holes. Holes may not be in garments above mid-thigh. NO NO NO NO

NO FACE DRAWINGS NO NO NO Dress, grooming or accessories that are considered unsafe, dangerous, a health hazard or disruptive to the learning environment shall not be allowed.  Clothing and accessories may not have spikes or any other metal parts that may be a safety concern.  Chain wallets and bandanas are prohibited. Students’ faces must be fully visible at all times.  No extreme or inappropriate facial makeup or masks are allowed. NO FACE DRAWINGS NO NO NO

No items may be worn with inappropriate pictures, symbols, or lettering. This includes but is not limited to depictions of alcohol, drugs, profanity, or weapons. Statements that might be deemed offensive to others are also prohibited. NO NO

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