2. WE EDUCATE FOR EXCELLENCE... Empowering all students to achieve their educational goals, to direct their lives, and to contribute to society.

4. School Day 8:25-3:24  Building opens at 7:00 am  Students need to exit the building by 4:15 pm (unless here for clubs/athletics)  Students report to the cafeteria/gym in the morning Lunches: Earth~10:54-11:24, Sea~11:27-11:57, Sky~12:58-1:28  $3.00 per lunch. Milk is $.55.  Students can pay online or by check.  Students enter a code for their lunch.

5. Attendance  Please call attendance line for an absence or appointment. The attendance number is 440-835-6337. If unexcused, you will get an automated message to call our attendance line. This is new this year. Doctor’s appointment or leaving early:  Parents MUST enter through the front of the building and sign students out of school in the main office. Students returning to class DO NOT require a parent signature. Gym Uniforms  Uniforms are required by September 15th  New uniforms are available! The cost for a complete uniform is $20.00. Proceeds will be used to support our Demons Club Athletic Boosters. We are transitioning this year to new uniforms; therefore, older uniforms may still be worn.

6. Immunization  Appropriate immunizations must be completed by ALL 7 th Graders no later than September 8th Medication  Medication, both prescription and over-the-counter, must be kept in the office and be accompanied with a form for administering medication.  The form is available in the office and on the LBMS webpage.

7. Academic Classes  All class are 55 minutes in length  Academic Assist is 25-30 minutes Academic Assist  Academic assist is an opportunity for students to meet with their teachers if there is a need. Intervention  Students requiring more intensive academic assistance in English Language Arts and/ or Math will be assigned to an Intervention class.

11. Focus of PBIS  To create a positive classroom and school climate that fosters being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn  The core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILTY, SAFETY, AND EXCELLENCE are essential life skills and behaviors all students are expected to demonstrate at LBMS  Behavioral expectations are explicit and posted throughout the school Positive Referral Forms  Students and Staff who consistently demonstrate these positive behaviors will be acknowledged and rewarded  Teacher – Student  Student – Teacher  This year we will be implementing Student - Student

12. Misconduct and behaviors that disrupt school, cause damage, or violate the rights of other will be met with a consequence  Similar to “strikes” received at DIS, we have “demerits”  Students who earn 3,6,9,or 12 demerits will be required to attend Wednesday morning detention from 7:50-8:20.  Parents will receive a green notification sheet of the detention; requiring a signature  Student who earns 15, 18, or 21 demerits will be required to attend a 3 hour Friday School at Westlake High School  A student who earns 24 or more demerits may be suspended  Example of earned  Disrupting Class ~ 1  Defacing Property ~ 3 Some behaviors may constitute a more severe punishment

13.  Cell phones and electronic devices MAY be used in the cafeteria before school.  Cell phones and various devices may be used in class, IF the teacher allows these devices to be used as part of the lesson ~ Ask if you aren’t sure!  Cell phones and electronic devices MAY NOT be used at lunch.  Students must sign and abide by the acceptable use policy, and adhere to classroom rules. Failure to comply may result in having the electronic device (and possibly privileges) taken away.  Please be EXTREMELY cautious with your electronics. Keep them locked up or with you. You are responsible for your personal cell phone and devices

14. Take PRIDE in your Appearance and Dress for Success! YU MAY NOT WEAR:  Tank tops, spaghetti straps, or cap sleeves  Pants, shorts, or skirts with rips or holes  Short shorts or short skirts ~Follow the finger tip rule  If you wear leggings or tights, your shirt MUST reach your fingertips  Shirts that show your midriff (if you lift your arms, and your stomach shows, do not wear it)  Pants that are baggy and do not stay at your waist If you are not sure…don’t wear it ~ We do our best to enforce the appearance code consistently.

15.  We will distribute schedules in a few minutes. Please note that all information needed to be verified through Registration Gateway in order to pick-up schedules.  Please check your locker combination and location today.  If you have questions about your schedule please go to the guidance office. They will be in contact in the next few days to adjust schedules as needed.