Welcome to Parent Night 2015-2016

OMIS Mission Statement The mission of Oak Mountain Intermediate School is to transition fourth and fifth grade students from early childhood to early adolescence by promoting responsibility, independence, character development, and academic growth This truly is a unique purpose because we have less than 2 years to prepare your child for middle school.

Vision Statement The vision of Oak Mountain Intermediate School is to become an exemplary model amongst nationally recognized schools of excellence. CLAS Banner School

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Classroom Expectations The following is a list of the Classroom Expectations. We have already discussed these with the classes and they know our expectations and responsibilities in our classroom. We exercise courtesy and respect towards all students and expect the same from them. Your child should be able to explain this policy to you as well. Follow all directions Respect all property, teachers, students, and staff Listen when the teacher or another student has the floor Use the correct volume Use self-control in the classroom, hallway, restroom, lunchroom, and outdoors Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself

Consequences If a student chooses to act irresponsibly, he/she must record their behavior in the behavior book. First reminder (Official Warning) Second reminder (Silent Lunch or Sit out at Recess 10 minutes and behavior note) Third reminder (Silent Lunch or Sit out at Recess 20 minutes and behavior note) Fourth reminder (student will go to office) *The above steps can be skipped if deemed necessary by teacher and/or administration.*

Conduct Grade Disciplinary action starts fresh at the beginning of each new day; however, conduct marks accumulated over the week. 0-3 entries in the book = Satisfactory (S) 4-6 entries in the book= Progressing (P) 7+ entries in the book= Not Progressing(N) Office referrals will result in an automatic N for the grading period.

Anti-Harassment Policy If you or your child feel as though your child has been harassed or bullied, it should be reported via a specific form located on our website.

Anti-Harassment Form Step One: Go to Shelby County Schools Website Step Two:  At the top left corner of the screen there are two options that will link you to the form 1)    Click on Parent Links then under Assistance click on Bully/Harassment Reporting or 2)    Click on Student Links, scroll down to Safety and click on Bullying/Harassment Reporting

Behavior Sheet & Graded Paper Packets Folders will be sent home every Monday to keep you informed of your child’s progress academically and behaviorally. Please sign and return the folder WITH THE PAPERS by Wednesday. If you need verification of grades or current averages, please let us know.

Birthdays We love to celebrate birthdays. You are welcome to send a healthy snack to school to celebrate your child’s birthday. The snack will be served at the end of lunch as a dessert. Please mail birthday party invitations to students’ homes, unless everyone in the class is invited. Please note that we do not allow floral deliveries, balloons, or limo rides.

Conferences We encourage parents to schedule conferences with us whenever they feel we need to discuss their child’s progress either academically or behaviorally. Please email or leave us a message with Julie Brane in the office at 682-5220, and we will contact you to set up a conference. Our conference time this year is 1:20 – 1:55 onTuesday and Wednesday. .

Absences Please send a written excuse of illness or verification of doctor/dentist visits for each absence. Please write your child’s full name on the excuse and sign with your full name. This helps the office tremendously. We must turn these in to the office so the absence can be counted as excused. It will be considered unexcused after THREE DAYS with no verification. Please refer to the Code of Conduct for specific details on make up work policies. Please give special attention to prior permission for family trips/travel and the emergency clause. **Make sure to read the Attendance Policy!

Absences For assignments that were due on the day on which the student was absent, provided that the due date was previously communicated prior to the students’ absence, the student should be prepared to turn in the assignment upon returning to school.

Cell Phone Use Cell phones brought to school must be stored in a backpack. Cell phones cannot be audible or visible during the school day. Please do not turn your child’s cell phone on and place it in the backpack before school. The phone may be turned on when the child gets off the bus in the afternoon. The school is not responsible for attempting to recover lost or stolen cell phones. 1st Violation (Warning Given) Student will be given a warning and asked to turn their phone off. 2nd Violation - Cell phone held in office for parent to pick up 3rd Violation (In-School Detention) Student will not be allowed to bring cell phone to school for the remainder of the year.

Field Trips Dates are Tuesday, April 12 or Tuesday, April 19 (will be grouped by class) Estimated cost - $45 per student, $52 per chaperone 5 chaperones per class A $25 deposit will be required by the end of Sept

Meal Charges Please make sure your child has money for meals daily. Funds are not allotted for “charges”. Please remember to WRITE YOUR CHILD’S NAME AND ACCOUNT NUMBER ON ALL CHECKS AND INCLUDE ALL MONEY IN AN ENVELOPE WITH THE CHILD’S NAME AND LUNCH NUMBER. You are invited to eat lunch with us any time during the school year.

Homework We assign homework in order to reinforce concepts that are discussed and practiced in class. We also want students to practice responsibility and time management when working at home. We do not feel like we give a lot of homework; however, there may be nights in which it is heavier than others. Please know that if your child does not finish his/her class work, it is also included in their homework load. Therefore, homework will essentially be doubled. http://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/kethridge/

We love parents who: Communicate Visit at lunch. Volunteer Encourage perserverence and a strong work ethic realizing that mistakes are a gateway to growth.