1. ELKTON MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME OF THE ELKS!!!! Earning Learning Knowing Succeeding

2. Each student will achieve excellence in academics, citizenship and community service. ELKS TEAM MISSION:

3. EMS DETAILS: SCHEDULE – NEW! – School day begins at 7:50 – all students are to be in class by 7:50. – School day ends at 2:58 with the first bus dismissal – Car riders and walkers will be dismissed after buses are released. Drop Off & Pick Up – Morning Drop Off – Students may enter the building at 7:45 a.m. – Students are to be dropped off at the ramp – do not allow your child to walk across the parking lot. - Evening Car Rider Pick Up Students must be picked up at the ramp. All cars need to wait in line and go through the loop.

4. Each student will receive a paper positive referral for each positive to take home Pride Assemblies will occur each nine weeks for student entertainment and recognition of school involvement and attendance Drawings for major prizes will also occur at the Pride Assemblies for students that receive positives for that particular term Watch our positives grow each term in the golden raffle drum located in the main office NEW & IMPROVED POSITIVE REFERRAL SYSTEM:

5. Prime Time is a small group environment during the school day around lunches. This is a time for students and teachers to discuss having Elk Pride. Elk Pride instills within each student the knowledge that he or she is a valued member of our school. This time will also serve as an extra intervention or enrichment a student may need called Core Plus. During this 47 minutes, students may be involved reading and writing activities. OTHER EMS OFFERINGS

6. Daily Schedule: Prime Time 7:45Students Enter -B’fast available 7:50Bell Rings 7:50 Tardy Bell- announcements at 8:00 7:50-9:151 st Block 9:15-9:19hall time 9:19-10:45 2nd block 10:45-10:49hall time 10:50-11:12 – 8 th gr LUNCH/6 th & 7 th are in Prime Time 11:13-11:35 – 7 th gr LUNCH/6 th & 8 th are in Prime Time 11:36-11:58 – 6 th gr LUNCH/8 th & 7 th are in Prime Time 11:58-12:02hall time 12:02-1:28 3 rd block 1:28-1:32 hall time 1:32-2:58 4 th block 2:58Afternoon announcements Following announcements- Bell for buses NEW SCHEDULE!!!!

7. T rustworthiness R espect R esponsibility F airness C aring C itizenship PILLARS OF CHARACTER - OUR DRIVING FORCE BEHIND EVERYTHING WE DO AT EMS:

8. Witnessing a student helping another student in the hall when books were dropped, etc. Gains in academic performance (i.e. C’s to A’s or F’s to C’s) Encouraging others to participate or give their best effort Name submitted for tutoring another student in or before class Staying after school for tutoring with teachers Participating in any school based competition (FFA, Work and Family Studies, clubs, etc.) Community service either as a group or as an individual (a note needs to be signed and verified by a parent) Any student who puts forth outstanding effort, is helpful and/or exhibits courteous behavior Staff want to Catch Our Students Being GOOD! EXAMPLES FOR POSITIVE REFERRALS:

9. SIX MINOR OFFENSES EQUAL A MAJOR OFFENSE 1.Tardy to class 2.Excessive talking in class 3.Being disruptive 4.Not bringing materials to class 5.Not completing homework and/or assignments consistently 6.Violation of bag/purse policy 7.Violation of class sign-out policy 8.Not working in class 9.Horseplay of any kind 10.Handbook violation not listed as a major offense BROKEN PILLAR OFFENSES: MINOR OFFENSES:

10. Dishonesty Forging notes and/or forms Defiance or disrespect Destroying property Skipping school or class Possession of sexually explicit material Honor Code violations Abusive, vulgar, threatening language or behavior to a student, teacher or staff member (i.e. bullying) Careless/ reckless behavior that could inflict bodily injury or result in an accident Inappropriate dress as described by the School Board (re: student dress code) Public displays of affection Cell phone violation Sixth minor violation MAJOR OFFENSES:

11. 1.Fighting 2.Abusive, vulgar, or threatening language to a student, teacher or staff member (i.e. bullying) 3.Illegal acts or repeated major offense infractions 4.Repeated Major Offense infractions 5.Sexual Harassment (unwanted notes, advances, Statements, physical acts) SUSPENDIBLE OFFENSES

12. The accumulation of six minor offenses in a six weeks period automatically becomes a major offense and goes to number 4. 6 MINORS = MAJOR

13. Board policy allows middle school students to have their cell phones with them in school. HOWEVER, students must ensure that their cell phones are turned OFF during the school day. Staff members may allow students to use their cell phones or personal devices for instructional purposes. HOWEVER, if a staff member elects to have a Phone Free Zone – a sign will be displayed in the classroom. CELL PHONES AND OTHER PERSONAL DEVICES

14. Don’t bring money to school Keep valuables with you Mark all valuables and supplies with your name Students may make calls or return calls in the office during their lunch PERSONAL POSSESSIONS

15. Have gum – as long as it does not become an issue throughout the property. Gum should be disposed of properly in a trash can. Gum is not allowed in computer labs or science labs. Have CLEAR water bottles – but only plain water – no coloring from flavoring. YES YOU CAN ……

16. All students are expected to dress in a manner consistent with the recognition that they have a responsibility to help foster a learning environment promoting health and safety, respect and pride, and a positive regard for discipline and authority. OUR DIVISION PHILOSOPHY

19. ALL absences must have a written note from the parent in order to EXCUSED. Even if the parent calls in, a note must be in the office within 3 days. If not, it will remain UNEXCUSED. Once a student has 5 unexcused or unverified absences, a AIP meeting with the administration, parent and student will occur. At 6 unexcused/unverified absences (after the AIP meeting was held, there will be an ITM meeting at the county offices with the truancy officer. At 15 absences total of any type (excused, notes, doctors’ excuses, etc) – there will be an AIP meeting at the school with administration, the parent and student. After a student has been through an AIP (Attendance Improvement Plan) and an ITM (Interdisciplinary Truancy Meeting) at the central office, and another unexcused/unverified absence occurs, court action is initiated by Mr. Bojanich at the school board office. Get those notes into our office before the 3 day window passes! NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY THIS YEAR

20. Elkton, Va. 22827 21063 Blue & Gold Drive 540-298-1228 Fax- 540-298-0029 http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/EMS/ ELKTON MIDDLE SCHOOL