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W. O. INMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Home of the Bulldogs
400 Harrison Street
Paris, Tennessee 38242
Telephone: (731) 642-8131
Fax: (731) 642-8209
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Table of Contents
Title I Parent Involvement 3
INMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT
A. 1. LOCAL DISTRICT-WIDE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY POLICY
A. 1. General
Parents will be surveyed at each school to determine greatest needs for their children and how they can be involved in parental activities. Paris Elementary School is a Title I School-Wide school. The surveys will represent the views of all parents including parents of title I and ELL students.
A.2. Written Plan
This plan was developed with input and agreement from all parents, including parents of Title I and ELL children. Representatives from each demographic group participated in the development and revision of this plan to ensure the continuity between the
district plan and the plan at each individual school. Names of the individuals involved are on file in the principal office. A copy of this plan will be available in the student handbook and website. The school plan will be updated periodically to meet the changing needs of parents, students, and schools.
A. Questionnaires/Surveys will be used to obtain parental input in the development of the School Title I plan.
B. Information regarding progress of the school toward meeting state standards will be disseminated to parents through school newsletters with a request for parent comments and will also be available on the state website.
C. Parent Involvement Extended Contract Teachers will meet periodically throughout the year with school faculty and staff to provide technical assistance to promote the implementation and expansion of parent involvement through training sessions, meetings and workshops. Timely information provided to parents will be ensured through interim reports every three weeks and benchmark assessment results following each assessment. The Parent Involvement Coordinators and Principal will monitor the progress of parent/school communication.
D. Parent involvement will be strengthened through annual parent orientation meeting and such activities as: school newsletters, Parent Academy, workshops, training sessions, PAC meetings, family nights, parent/teacher conferences. Flexible scheduling of all meetings will be implemented to accommodate parental work schedules whenever possible.
E. School support teams composed of parents, teachers, and other staff will meet periodically to develop strategies with other programs concerning parent involvement. Included in this development is the Parent – School Compact. Parents, teachers, and Students will agree to fulfill the stipulations provided in the contract on a yearly basis.
F. Annual surveys will be conducted to determine the success of parental participation and to identify how parental involvement may be increased by determining barriers that may hinder greater parental involvement.
G. Parents will be provided with paper copies and have access to by way of World Wide Web grade level specific curriculum requirements and Tennessee Standards for learning.
H. The TCSPP Team (Consolidated Planning Core Committee), which includes parent membership, discusses budget and program needs for parent involvement activities. See Action plan #2 of the PSSD Consolidated Plan (TCSPP).
SAMPLE LANGUAGE FOR PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF UNSAFE SCHOOLS CHOICE OPTION
Transfer Option for Students Victimized by Violent Crime at School
Under the Tennessee State Board of Education’s Unsafe School Choice Policy, any public school student who is the victim of a violent crime as defined under Tennessee Code Annotated 40-38-111(g), or the attempt to commit one of these offenses as defined under Tennessee Code Annotated 39-12-101, shall be provided an opportunity to transfer to another grade-level appropriate school within the district.
Additional information regarding this option may be obtained by contacting Mr. Mike Brown, Superintendent at 642-9322.
Title VI – Discrimination Disclaimer
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P. L. 88-352), the following policy is for the guidance of all students and personnel within ALL schools in the Paris Special School District:
No person shall be denied employment, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any program or activity; on the basis of sex, religion, belief, national origin, ethnic group, or disabling condition.
In compliance, any Title VI concerns should be directed to Dr. Norma Gerrell, Supervisor of Instruction; Paris Special School District, 1219 Hwy 641 South, Paris, Tennessee 38242, Phone: (731) 642-9322.
Titulo VI – Renuncia de Discriminación
De acuerdo con el titulo VI de la ley de los derechos civiles do 1964, la politica siguiete es para la dirección de todos los estudiantes y los empleados dentro de todas las escuelas en Paris Especial Escuelas Zona.
A ninguna persona se le negará empleo, ni será excluida de participación, ni se le negarán beneficios, ni será sujeta a discriminación en ningun programs, ni actividad a base de su sexo, religion, creecia, origen national, groupo étnico, ni condició de incapacidad.
Preguntas con respecto a lo de arriba, deben ser dirigidas al Dr. Norma Gerrell, Supervisor de Administracion y Supporio Servicios; Paris Especial Escuelas ona, 1219 La carretera 641 Sur, Paris, Tennessee 38242; Telephono: (731) 642-9322.
Title IX
Title IX of the Civil Rights Act provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under an education program or activity receiving federal assistance.”
Should any student feel that the terms of the above legislation are not being met, the first step is to contact the person(s) immediately involved or the school principal to discuss the matter. The principal is able to supply any student with the procedures for formal appeal of unresolved matters.
In compliance, any Title IX concerns should be directed to Dr. Norma Gerrell, Supervisor of Instruction; Paris Special School District, 1219 Hwy 642 South, Paris, Tennessee 38242 Phone: (731) 642-9322
****Translation of Title VI and Title IX into any other native language upon request***
Complaint manager for Inman Middle School:
Mr. Jason Scarbrough, Principal 642-8131
Mrs. Jere Drouin, Guidance 642-8131
W. O. Inman Middle School serves 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in the Paris Special School District. Inman is designed as a state-of-the-art middle school to provide a program that is sharply focused on the rapidly moving and changing learners in transition from childhood to adolescence.
The policies described in this agenda are to be read and adhered to by both parents and students. They are designed to provide a safe, academically challenging, and personally stimulating growth environment for all Inman students.
Mission Statement
“We, at Inman Middle School, believe that all students can learn. Our staff is committed to providing a climate with diversified opportunities that promote self-discovery, and success, thus encouraging life-long success and the development of productive citizens!”
School Office
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(731) 642 – 8131
(731) 642 – 8209 FAX
Web Site
http://www.parisssd.org/~inmanweb/InmanSchoolPage.htm
School Hours
Students will be admitted to their classrooms at 7:50 A.M. The school building opens at 7:30 A.M. Those arriving before 7:50 A.M. are to go to the gym where they will be seated by grade level. Students will be tardy after 8:00 A.M. Breakfast will be served beginning at 7:35 A.M. each school day.
Dismissal is at 3:10 P.M. with car and bus riders being dismissed. Walkers will be held until the traffic clears.
School Colors School Mascot
Royal blue and silver Bulldog
School Calendar
2011 - 2012
August 4 Administrative Day
August 5 Administrative Day -- No School
August 8 First day of School -- Full Day
September 5 Labor Day -- No school
September 23 Parent-Teacher Conference -- No School
October 20 - 21 Fall Holiday
November 23 - November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday -- No School
December-21, 2011 Abbreviated Day
December 22 – January 2, 2012 Holiday -- No School
January 3 Administrative Day-- No School
January 4 First Day Students Return
January16 Martin Luther King day -- No School
February 20 Presidents' Day -- No School
April 2 – 6 2012 Spring Break
April 27 Fish Fry -- No School
April 30-May 4, 2012 TCAP Testing Window
May17, 2012 Administrative Day
May 18 Last Day of School – Abbreviated Day
Regular After School Activities Schedule
Monday 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. – Detention/Tutoring Wednesday 3:10 – 4:10 – Detention/Tutoring
Tuesday 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. – Detention/Tutoring Thursday 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. – Detention/ Tutoring
Friday 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. – Detention
The school day is comprised of nine (9) periods during which students participate in the following:
1. Five academic core classes – math, science, language arts, social studies and literature
2. Two elective classes or band/chorus/strings
3. One period of technology, physical education, on alternating basis.
4. One exploratory period.
ACADEMIC TEAM AND ACADEMIC CORE CLASSES:
All students are assigned to an academic team at the beginning of the school year. Teachers on a specific team share the same students, same schedule, same part of the building, as well as the responsibility of planning for the instruction of major academic subjects including math, science, language arts, and social studies. Teachers on a team implement common rules, learning projects and activities, and confer regularly about the academic experiences of each student on their assigned team. Students are assigned to a homeroom at the beginning of
the school year, but may be reassigned to another homeroom on the same team throughout the year to best accommodate their learning needs. Teachers use flexible scheduling for academic classes.
ELECTIVE CLASSES:
Students are given the opportunity to participate in band, chorus, strings, or they may choose to take two (2) elective classes. Elective
classes are offered for nine (9) weeks. Topics each year include: computer programs, math, science, economics, citizenship, fine arts.
EXPLORATORY CLASSES:
All students will take an exploratory class. Exploratory topics for this year include: foreign language, speech, health, life skills, computer technology and creative arts. Each topic will meet for 20 class periods.
HOMEWORK POLICY:
It is the policy of Inman Middle School that homework is an important student activity that contributes to the total educational process. Homework is a way to tie the school more closely to the home. Homework is defined as a task assigned to students during the class and completed outside the classroom or during non-school hours. Homework may take the form of additional practice on exercises, reading of material on a specific topic, in-depth follow-up of classroom activities, or independent project work related to the subject. Homework will be used by teachers as an extension of classroom instruction to expand or enrich the regular classwork or to assure mastery of a particular skill or concept.
The objectives of homework should be to:
· Reinforce skills introduced in the classroom.
· Achieve mastery of basic learning such as mathematical facts.
· Promote independent, in-depth study of a chosen topic.
· Provide opportunities for broad enrichment activities.
· Promote wise and orderly use of time.
The student’s responsibilities are to:
· Write assignments in the planner daily.
· Be sure he/she understands the assignments, and don’t hesitate to ask questions if necessary.
· Complete the assignments.
· Turn the assignments in by the due date.
If the student chooses not to do a homework assignment, he/she may be given detention, lose a privilege, etc.
The parent’s responsibilities are to:
· Make homework a top priority.
· Check for completion of homework and sign planners daily.
· Provide necessary supplies and a quiet homework environment.
· Be supportive and give assistance when students get frustrated or discouraged with assignments, but do not do the homework for the child.
· Contact the teacher to clear up any misunderstandings, troubleshoot problems, and be better informed about the child’s progress.
The Faculty’s responsibilities are to:
· Discuss homework assignments on a daily basis.
· Schedule tests on different days if possible.
· Minimize homework assignments on dates of school-related activities such as concerts, ballgames, banquets, etc.
· Assign projects at different times.
Inman Middle School is eager to provide the best possible educational opportunities for all of our students. These include physical facilities, professional and supportive staff learning materials, and other resources. Only about seven hours per day, on the average, of a pupil’s time is under the supervision of the school. Therefore, parents and the public share the responsibility for the education of children in all aspects of life. Homework, along with sports, special programs, and other activities is an important link in a total educational process.
Attendance
Success in school is directly related to regular, punctual attendance. Attendance on a regular basis promotes student dependability and is necessary for smooth functioning of the school’s educational program. Frequent absences and/or tardiness may result in poor academic work, lack of social development, and possible academic failure.
Paris Special School District Attendance Policy helps to meet the educational needs of all students:
1. Following absence from school, a student is required to present a signed written note from a parent/guardian to the school explaining the reason for the absence. Inman accepts 5 parent notes per year.
2. Absences are classified as EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED.
Excused Absences include:
Personal illness
Illness of an immediate family member or caregiver
Immediate family member death
Extreme weather conditions
Religious observances
School related activities (as designated by P.S.S.D. Board Policy – JB)
Circumstances which, in the judgment of the principal, are beyond the control of the student
Unexcused Absence
Any absence not covered by one of the aforementioned excused absences
Students expelled or suspended shall be considered unexcused absence
*State law considers a student with five (5) or more unexcused absences truant. Truant students will be required to go before the Henry County Truancy Board with further action taken by Henry County Juvenile Court as needed.
3. Checking in or out of school during the school day will affect their perfect attendance. Students arriving after 8:05 a.m. are tardy and must report to the office to obtain a tardy slip for admission to class.
**A student will be scheduled to attend a detention session following three (3) unexcused tardy slips.
4. To comply with state attendance laws parents/guardians will be notified by the school principal after five (5) or more days of unexcused absences.
5. Make-up work may be requested and picked up in the office between 12 noon p.m. and 3:30 p.m. only. Students are responsible for picking up make-up assignments upon return to class. Students will have (1)day for everyday missed to complete assignments.
6. Pre-arranged absences are subject to approval by the principal.
Bookstore
A limited amount of items such as pencils, paper, erasers, etc. are available for sale at the bookstore (conference room) from 7:45 a.m. – 8:00a.m. The bookstore is operated by Parent Action Committee (P.A.C.) volunteers.
Time for Success
Time for Success is designed to promote good attendance and improve academic results. Students may be assigned to this class as a result of:
1. more than 3 tardy arrivals or absences (third tardy gets a warning, and every third tardy following the warning will be placed in detention)
2. behavioral infractions
3. poor academic habits, such as failure to complete assignments
Transportation will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. If students choose, they may ride the late bus route. If there is a conflict with the assigned detention, a reasonable effort will be made to reschedule this class. It is the responsibility of the student to deliver TFS notices to parents/guardians. TFS meets for one hour (3:05 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.) after school on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The location, day, and the supervising teacher in charge of the class will be assigned by the principal.
Discipline
Distracting behavior interfering with the optimum functioning of each student or group of students will not be tolerated. Education cannot proceed without good discipline. ALL students are expected to demonstrate respect for teachers, staff administrators, and fellow students. The following guidelines will be enforced.
1. School and classroom rules will always be followed.
2. Students in the halls during class time must have a hall pass or a note signed by their teacher.
3. Radios, beepers, televisions, cellular phones, toys, cards, and any other items that are distracting as determined by the teachers and school administration may be confiscated.
4. Gum is not allowed.
5. Students are to respect others and keep their hands to themselves.
6. Weapons of any type are prohibited.
7. Any inappropriate behavior as determined by school personnel is prohibited.
8. Inappropriate language is not allowed.
These rules are to be followed during the school day and at all school-sponsored functions. Students are to be well-mannered. Supervision is provided by school personnel during the school day and at school-sponsored functions.
Promotion of gangs or other related behavior will not be permitted such as gang insignias, clothing types and styles, hand gestures etc.
Fighting and violent behavior will result in immediate disciplinary action.
BUS RULES AND CONSEQUENCES
*Students are assigned to a specific bus by the principal or designee depending on their legal residence.
While riding a school bus, the following rules should be obeyed at all times:
1. Obey the bus driver and follow the safety rules.
2. Stay in your seat.
3. No eating or drinking.
4. No gum.
5. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
6. Talk in a normal tone of voice
7. Never throw anything out the bus window.
8. Use only appropriate language.
The following consequences will apply, if a child does not obey these rules. The driver will take a child to the principal only when that child has shown an unwillingness to follow the directions of the bus driver.
1ST Semester
1st Offense – Warning by principal.
2nd Offense – 3-5 day suspension from riding any bus.
3rd Offense – Suspended from riding any bus for remainder of semester.
2nd Semester
1st Offense – Warning by principal.
2nd Offense – 3-5 day suspension from riding any bus.
3rd Offense – Suspended from riding any bus for remainder of semester.
** NOTE – Students suspended from riding the bus during the 1st semester will not receive an additional warning during the 2nd semester.
FIGHTING – INVOLVEMENT IN A FIGHT WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE ONE-WEEK SUSPENSION FROM ALL BUSES
.THROWING – INVOLVEMENT IN THROWING OBJECTS INSIDE OR OUT OF THE BUS WILL RESULT IN AN
IMMEDIATE ONE-WEEK SUSPENSION FROM ALL BUSES.
Suspension
When a student exhibits inappropriate behavior that interferes with the learning process, the principal may choose to assign the student to the Inman Middle School In-School Suspension Center. Notice of the student’s assignment in the Suspension Center may be given one-day prior, but is not required. Students assigned to the Suspension Center report to the office and are escorted to the Suspension Center. The Suspension Center is located in a classroom separated from other regular classrooms with supervision provided during the student’s entire stay. If the student engages in additional inappropriate behavior, then the student may be suspended from school. Lunchroom privileges are suspended during a student’s assignment to the Suspension Center. Student lunches will be delivered to the Suspension Center.
The following levels of Misbehavior and Disciplinary Procedures and Options are designed to protect all members of the educational community in the exercise of their rights and duties
MISBEHAVIORS: LEVEL 1
Minor misbehavior on the part of the student which impedes orderly classroom procedures or interferes with the orderly operation of the
school, but which can usually be handled by an individual staff member:
EXAMPLES (not an exclusive listings:
Classroom disturbances
Classroom Tardiness
Cheating and lying
Abusive language
Non-defiant failure to do assignments to carry out directions
Harassment (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious)
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES:
Immediate intervention by the staff member.
Determine what offense was committed and its severity.
Determine offender and that he/she understands the nature of the offense.
Employ appropriate disciplinary actions.
Record of the offense and disciplinary action maintained by staff member.
DISCIPLINARY OPTIONS:
Verbal reprimand
Special Assignment
Restricting activities
Assigning work details
Counseling
Withdrawal of Privileges
Issuance of demerits which might affect citizenship or deportment grades
Strict supervised study
Detention
Corporal punishment
In-school suspension
Out-of-school suspension
MISBEHAVIORS: LEVEL II
Misbehavior whose frequency or seriousness tends to disrupt the learning climate of the school. Included in this level are misbehaviors which do not represent a direct threat to the health and safety of others but whose educational consequences are serious enough to require corrective action on the part of administrative personnel:
EXAMPLES (not an exclusive listing):
Continuation of unmodified Level I behaviors
School or class tardiness
Use of tobacco in unauthorized areas
Using forged notes or excuses
Disruptive classroom behavior
Harassment (sexual, racial, ethnic, religious)
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES:
Student is referred to principal for appropriate disciplinary action
Principal meets with student and teacher
Principal hears accusation made by teacher, permits student opportunity of explaining his/her
Conduct, denying it or explaining any mitigating circumstances.
Principal takes appropriate disciplinary action maintained by principal.
DISCIPLINARY OPTIONS:
Teacher schedule change
Modified probation
Behavior modification
Social probation
Peer counseling
Referral to outside agency
In-School suspension
Transfer
Detention
Suspension from school-sponsored activities or from riding school bus
Corporal punishment
Restricting school related honors student is otherwise due
Out-of-school suspension not to exceed ten (10) days
MISBEHAVIORS: LEVEL III
Acts directly against persons or property but whose consequences do not seriously endanger the health or safety of others in the school:
Examples (not an exclusive listings):
Continuation of unmodified Level I and II behaviors
Fighting (simple)
Vandalism (minor)
Stealing
Threats to others
Harassment (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious)
Disciplinary Procedures:
Student is referred to principal for appropriate disciplinary action.
Principal meets with student and teacher.
Principal hears accusation by accusing party and permits offender the opportunity of explaining conduct.
Principal takes appropriate disciplinary action.
Principal may refer incident to superintendent and make recommendations for consequences
If student’s program is to be changed, adequate notice shall be given to the student and his/her
Parents of the charges again him/her; his/her right to appear at a hearing and to be represented by a person of his/her choosing.
Any change in school assignment may be appealed to the Board.
Record of offense and disciplinary action maintained by principal or superintendent.
Disciplinary options:
In-school suspension
Detention
Corporal punishment
Restitution from loss, damage, or stolen property.
Out-of-school suspension not to exceed ten (10) days
Social adjustment classes
Transfer
Long term out-of-school suspension
MISBEHAVIORS: Level IV
Acts which result in violence to another’s person or property or which pose a threat to the safety of others in the school. These acts are so serious that they usually require administrative actions which result in the immediate removal of the student from the school, the intervention
of law enforcement authorities and action by the Board.
Examples (not an exclusive listing):
Unmodified Level I, II, and III behaviors
Death threat (hit list)
Extortion
Bomb threat
Possession/use/transfer of dangerous weapons*
Assault
Battery*
Vandalism
Theft/possession/sale of stolen property
Arson
Possession of unauthorized substances
Use/transfer of unauthorized substances
Harassment (Sexual, Racial, Ethnic, Religious)
Disciplinary Procedures:
Principal confers with appropriate staff members and with the student.
Principal hears accusation by accusing party and permits offender opportunity of explaining conduct.
Parents are notified.
Law enforcement officials are contacted.
Incident is reported and recommendations made to the superintendent.
Complete and accurate reports are submitted to the superintendent.
Student is given hearing before disciplinary hearing authority.
Disciplinary Options:
Out-of-school suspension
Alternative schools
Other hearing authority of Board action which results in appropriate placement.
*Suspension for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year subject to modification by the superintendent on a case-by-case
basis.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
1. A student shall not be suspended solely because charges are pending against him/her in juvenile or other court.
2. A teacher or other school official shall not reduce or authorize the reduction of a student’s grade because of discipline problems except in deportment or citizenship.
3. A student shall not be denied the passing of a course or grade promotion solely on the basis of absences except as provided by board policy.
4. A student shall not be denied the passing of a course or grade promotion solely on the basis of failure to:
a. Pay any activity fee:
b. Pay a library or other school fine; or
c. Make restitution for lost or damaged school property.
Weapons/Firearms Policy
Title IV-A,Sec,4141(d), as well as T.C.A. 49-63401(g) and T.C.A. 49-6-4216(d)
Students shall not possess, handle, transmit, use or attempt
to use any weapon in school buildings or on school grounds at any
time, or in school vehicles and/or busses or off the school grounds
at a school sponsored activity, function or event.
Students are further forbidden to use any instruments or substances such as chemicals, pencils, scissors, razors or compasses with the intent to do harm or in a manner which renders the item dangerous.
Students who violate this policy shall be subject to suspension for a period of up to one (1) year.
Upon information that a student is suspected of violating policy, the principal of the school shall notify the student’s parent or guardian and the appropriate law enforcement officials as required by law.
After inquiry and obtaining the facts of the accusations, the principal shall take appropriate action.
Firearms
Any student bringing or possessing a firearm, or any device designed to discharge a projectile with lethal force, on school property or, any school event shall be recommended to the Board for suspension of one (1) calendar year. Students will be referred to the criminal justice or juvenile delinquency system. The suspension will be reviewed at the beginning of the new school year to determine if it should be continued.
(Paris Special School District Policy – JCBF)
Zero-Tolerance Behavior
Title IV-A, Sec. 414(d) (7) (A)
In order to ensure a safe and secure learning environment free of drugs, drug paraphernalia, violence, and dangerous weapons any student
who engages in the following behaviors shall be suspended for a period of not less than one (1) calendar year. The superintendent shall have the authority to modify this suspension requirement on a case-by-case basis. Zero-tolerance acts as follows: 1. Student who brings or possesses a drug, drug paraphernalia or a dangerous weapon onto a school bus, onto school property or to any school event or activity; 2. Any student while on a school bus, on school property or while attending any school event or activity: (a) is under the influence of a drug; or (b) possesses a drug, drug paraphernalia or dangerous weapons; or (c) commit battery upon any teacher, principal, administrator or any other employee of a local education agency.
INMAN DRESS CODE
Inman Middle School has a responsibility to provide teachers and students with a safe and peaceful setting in order for teaching and learning to take place. To help us maintain a safe and friendly environment, students will be expected to adhere to the following guidelines.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts
Pants must fit at the waist and inseam.
Pants should have no holes or tears. (Pants may be patched on the outside)
Pants may not be gathered at the bottom. (Exception: sweat pants with elastic in the hems.)
Shorts and skirts must pass the students’ fingertips when standing with arms at the side.
Shirts/Sweaters
Shirts must have a seam under the arm. (Sleeves)
Shirts must come to the top of the back pocket and may not go below the back pocket.
Shirts should have no holes or tears. (Shirts may be patched on the outside)
Shirts shall not have graphics or slogans deemed to be inappropriate (skulls & cross bones). Spirit wear excluded.
Inman and Henry County “Spirit Wear” sweatshirts are allowed. They shall be worn at hip level.
Normal dress sweaters may be worn. (No graphics or slogans) They must be worn at hip level.
Sweatshirts with pockets in the front should have the pockets sewn closed.
Other dress that is considered unacceptable:
Caps, hats, sunglasses and head coverings of any type.
Unnatural hair colors and body piercings other than ear lobes.
Coats and jackets in the classrooms and hallways.
Non-Compliance
First Violation – Student receives a verbal warning. The student will attempt to call a parent or guardian to bring appropriate clothing to the
School. If the attempt to contact the parent or guardian fails, the student will be sent to the clothes’ closet.
Second Violation – Student receives detention. The student will attempt to call a parent or guardian to bring appropriate clothing.
Third Violation – Student placed in In-School –Suspension for a minimum of 5 days. The student will attempt to call a parent or guardian
to bring appropriate clothing. Parent will be required to meet with the administration to discuss the dress code policy
Extra-Curricular Activities
For any student to participate in any of the following extra-curricular activities the following academic standards must be met:
1. Maintain high academic standards
Academic Grades – If a student fails more than one academic subject, he/she will be placed on PROBATION for the next interim three-week period. If the student has improved the grade to passing at that time, he/she will be off probation. If they are still failing more than one academic class at interim report, then they will be SUSPENDED for the next three-week period. If at the end of the three-week
period, there is still an academic problem the suspension is continued.
Conduct Grades – A conduct grade of N or U will result in PROBATION for the next 6-week grading period. At the end of the six
weeks if the grade is still a U, then a one- (1) game suspension is imposed.
2. Attend ALL scheduled practices and games unless they have been excused prior to the activity
Practices for most extra-curricular activities are scheduled so those students participating may ride the late bus route departing at 4:05 p.m.
ATHLETICS
Before participating in any athletic activity a student must have the following:
1. A current physical
2. Proof of insurance - either school policy or private policy
3. Consent to participate signed by parent/guardian
Basketball:
Inman offers an intramural basketball program in the off season. There is also a competitive team for 7th and 8th graders during the October through February season.
Cheerleaders:
A performing squad of incoming 7th and 8th graders is selected in April of each school year. Cheerleaders perform at all Inman basketball and football games.
Football:
Offered for grades 6–8. A competitive squad of 7th and 8th grade students is selected for the fall season.
Softball:
A Fall Sport that is open to all 6th- 8th grade young ladies during practices. Fifteen to eighteen seventh and eighth grade young ladies are chosen to represent IMS on the field.
Soccer:
Offered for girls in the fall and boys in the spring. Offered for grades 7-8.
PERFORMING ARTS
Several groups are formed each year and are subject to audition with that particular musical instructor. The following opportunities are available in which students can participate each year, with some smaller auditioned groups selected as determined by instructors.
Men of Note
(20 – 25 member group comprised of students with changed voices)
Auditions are held in September. Performances are scheduled throughout the year at various functions
several of which occur outside of regular school
hours. Students must be present for all practices and performances.
Treble Singers
(25 – 30 member group comprised of students with unchanged voices)
Auditions are held in September. Performances are scheduled throughout the year at various functions several of which occur outside of regular school hours. Students must be present for all practices and performances.
Honors Band
An auditioned group of 7th and 8th grade students. Performances vary from home sporting events to other requests from the community.
Strings
Classes are offered during the school day for three different levels of students - beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Students may choose Strings as one of their music choices in their music block.
CLUBS and OTHER ACTIVITIES
Beta Club
Students are invited to join based on their academic performance in grades six through eight. Students must have all A’s and B’s in their academic classes and satisfactory conduct in all subject areas. Additional projects throughout the year are normally scheduled and may occur outside of the regular school hours.
Yearbook and Newspaper Staff
Students are chosen from written application.
4 – H Club
Regular club meetings are held at 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. on designated days for 6th – 8th grades. Additionally, 4-H presentations are made during the academic class time periodically.
504
Information on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for Parents, Students, and Employees Elementary and Secondary
Education
Ø What is Section 504?
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights statute which provides that:
“No otherwise qualified individual with handicaps in the United States……shall, solely by reason of his/her handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance or activity by any Executive agency or by the United States Postal Service.”
>What is a Program or Activity?
All programs or activities of the school districts receiving federal funds regardless of whether the specific program or activity involved is a direct recipient of federal funds.
>Who is Qualified Individual with Handicaps:
For school districts, all school-age children are qualified.
There are three ways a person may qualify as an individual with handicaps under regulations:
1. The person is considered handicapped if he/she has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more
2. major life activity. Major life activities include walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working, caring for oneself and performing manual tasks. The handicapping condition need only substantially limit one major life activity in order for the student to be eligible. The term does not cover children disadvantaged by cultural, environmental, or economic factors.
3. A person is considered handicapped if he/she has a record or history of such an impairment described in #1.
4. A person is considered handicapped if he/she is regarded as having such an impairment described in #1.
a. A person can be found eligible if he/she has a physical or mental impairment
that does not substantially limit a major life activity but is treated by the school district as having such limitations.
b. A person can be found eligible if he/she has physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life
activity only as a result of the attitudes of others towards such an impairment.
c. A person can be found eligible if he/she has no physical or mental impairment but is treated by the school district as having such an impairment.
All students who are identified and are receiving special education services are considered eligible under 504. Other students who may be considered eligible under 504 but not receiving special education services may include the following:
1. Communicable diseases
2. Temporary handicapping conditions resulting from accident, injury or illness
3. Attention Deficit Disorder
4. Behavior disorders
5. Chronic asthma and severe allergies
6. Physical handicaps
7. Diabetes
>What are the School System’s Obligations for Elementary and Secondary Education?
1. Free appropriate education with service agreement
2. Evaluations to determine disability
3. Placement procedures
4. Re-evaluations
5. Least restrictive environment for services
6. Non-academic services
7. Program accessibility
8. Sign language interpreters for hearing impaired parents at a school initiated conference for student.
For grievance procedures to resolve complaints of discrimination, please call:
Mike Brown, Superintendent
1219 Hwy 641 South, Paris, TN 38242 Phone: (731) 642-9322
Grading System
Academic Core classes including Technology Electives are graded as follows:
A+ 99 – 100 C+ 87
A 96 – 98 C 81-86
A- 95 C- 80
B+ 94 D+ 79
B 89 – 93 D 76-78
B- 88 D- 75
F 0 -74
Inman Honor Roll Policy
The following policy will be used to determine student recognition for high academic achievement:
All A’s – All A’s at grade level in core subjects (reading, language arts, math, science and
Social studies) with no “U” in conduct.
All A’s and B’s – All A’s and B’s at grade level in core subjects (reading, language arts, math,
Science and social studies) with no “U” in conduct.
Students recognized with participate in an All A’s & B’s Party held at Inman each six week period.
Criteria for Academic Banquet: Student must maintain all A’s, performing at grade level, in core
subjects and technology with the possibility of only one B per subject per year while having no “U” in conduct.
Inman will participate in the Top Ten Banquet starting in the 2007-2008 school year. Eligible students will include 7th
And 8th graders who maintain all A’s at grade level in the core academic classes. Those core academic classes include
reading, math, language arts, science, and social studies.
Guidance Services
Teamwork is the cornerstone of the guidance and counseling department at Inman Middle School. The counselor and staff members work together to enhance the development of the whole child.
Counseling: Individual counseling, small group and large group
Referrals: May be made by students, staff members, principals,
parents, juvenile authorities, Child Services, health
department, mental health services, and other agencies.
Coordinating: Counselor, along with eighth grade teachers,
assists student in planning their four year high
school curriculum. Counselors meet with those
students entering middle school for orientation and registration.
Consulting: With staff members, principals, parents, agencies, and
former school personnel for behavioral, social, and
educational concerns.
Programs: Individual and large group sessions on the following:
1) Personal Safety/Conflict Resolution – Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
2) Family Life and Sexuality – Teen pregnancy, anatomy, puberty(abstinence is emphasized)
3) Disease Prevention – HIV/STDs (abstinence is emphasized)
4) Emotional, Social, Mental Health – Handling depression, utilizing effective communication skills, and developing healthy relationships
5) Healthy Living – Nutrition, good grooming
6) Substance Use and Abuse Prevention
Head Lice/Treatment
School follows appropriate procedures after every determined lice case in accordance with Board Policy. Ant student identified by the school nurse or designee to have lice or nits must be picked up immediately by parent/guardian. A note from the health department or physician must be brought for the student to be admitted to school. As stated in P.S.S.D. Board Policy, “A student will be expected to have met all requirements for treatments and return to school no later than two (2) days following exclusion for head lice.” All days in excess of the two allowable days will be marked unexcused. Parent/guardian information sheets to follow:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TREATMENT OF HEAD LICE
Use an effective head lice treatment. Even with proper use, 30% of the nits (eggs) live through the treatment. Therefore, it is very important to remove all nits.
All of the steps 1 - 4 MUST be done on the SAME day:
1. Treat hair of child and all household members, including frequent visitors. These products are available without a prescription and are effective if directions are CAREFULLY followed: NIX (the preferred product because it leaves a residual effect that lasts for 14 days); RID; Pyrinate-200; and R&C Shampoo.
2. Wash all clothes, bed linens and towels in hot (130°) water, which Lysol or Clorox has been added, and dry on hot cycle for at least 20 minutes. If a washing machine or dryer is unavailable, boil clothes and hang on the clothesline in the full sun all day. Items that cannot be safely washed, such as stuffed animals, cloth toys, or pillows, should be dry cleaned or sealed in a plastic bag for 14 days.
3. Spray mattress, all upholstered furniture, carpet, and vehicle where infected person is most likely to have been, with one of the following
sprays: R&C spray, Tisit, Li-Dan, or RID. Let spray dry, then vacuum. Lice can survive about 24 to 48 hours off the human head and nits
that have fallen from the head are able to live and then hatch up to 10 days later. Therefore, do a thorough job vacuuming and discard the vacuum bag promptly. Clean all surfaces and toys. Wash combs, brushes and other hair accessories with lice shampoo, or in hot, soapy
(Lysol or Clorox added) water for at least 10 minutes.
4. Remove nits from the infected person’s hair with a fine-tooth comb (comes with the lice shampoo), and/or remove the nits with your fingernails. Recheck your child’s hair everyday after school for the next 2 weeks.
5. Repeat step #1 in 7 days unless NIX was used.
6. Go to the child’s physician or the health department to obtain a note to return to school. Send the note with the child to give to the school nurse.
Avoid shampooing the hair for 2 days after treatment and then shampoo as infrequently as possible for the next 2 weeks, using a mild shampoo.
Oil treatment (olive oil) may be used as a last resort or as an interim treatment. The removal of the nits should still be performed.
Massage oil into the child’s head and scalp; cover with shower cap or plastic wrap for 30 to 60 minutes; shampoo with liquid dish
Detergent; remove nits; and clean environment with traditional methods.
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Internet
The Internet is now available to the Paris Special School District students and teachers. While this is an exciting educational tool, it is very closely monitored. Parents/guardians must sign a permission form before any child is granted access to the Internet. A form will be provided with your registration packet.
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
Paris Special School District has the ability to enhance your child’s education using computers, networks, and the Internet. The Internet will enable students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, museums, and other repositories of information and to exchange communication with other Internet users around the world. Families should be aware that some material accessible via the Internet may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, inaccurate, or potentially offensive. While the purposes of the school are to use Internet resources for constructive education goals, the industrious user may discover information not acceptable for school use. We believe that the benefits of student access to the Internet in the form of information resources and opportunities for collaboration exceed the disadvantages. Ultimately, parents and guardians of minors are responsible for setting and conveying the standards that their children shall follow when using media and information sources. Therefore, we support and respect each family’s right to decide whether or not to apply for access.
Students are responsible for appropriate behavior on the school’s computer network just as they are in a classroom or on a school playground. All use of the Internet must be in support of education and research, consistent with the purposes of Paris Special School District. Communications on the network are often public in nature. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. It is expected that students will comply with district standards and the specific rules set forth below. The use of the network is a privilege, not a right, and may be revoked if abused. A student is personally responsible for his/her actions in accessing and utilizing the school’s computer resources. The students are advised never to view, access, keep or send offensive messages or pictures, or anything that they would not want their parents or teachers to see.
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Never share your log in ID or password. If a password is shared, ALL students involved will be held responsible.
Never tamper with or damage technology equipment.
All network communication must be polite, kind, and free from inappropriate language.
Personal information in the form of last names, phone numbers, and addresses shall not be included in network communication.
If you are unsure about any use of technology or the Internet, ask your teacher.
DO notify any adult immediately if, by accident, you encounter materials that violate appropriate use.
DO NOT waste limited resources such as disk space or printing capacity.
DO NOT copy or modify files or passwords belonging to other users, or misrepresent other users on the network.
DO NOT violate copyright laws.
File sharing applications are prohibited.
Violation may result in loss of access as well as other disciplinary or legal action.
Library
Students are encouraged to explore the library for reading and research materials.
Lockers
A locker is provided for the storage of books, coats, and permitted personal belongings. By law, school officials may inspect lockers and personal property at any time.
Lunch/Breakfast
Free/reduced lunch applications are available to all students during their enrollment. The applications must be filled out completely and
signed before returning to the school office.
PRICES
Breakfast Full price 85¢
Reduced price 30¢
Lunch Full price $1.70
Reduced price 40¢
Extra milk 30¢
Water 50¢
PAYMENT
Due on Monday by check or cash. Checks should be made out to Inman Cafeteria.
Students have the privilege to sit with friends provided cafeteria rules are being observed.
CAFETERIA RULES:
1. Carbonated beverages and carry out food are not allowed in the cafeteria.
2. Walk when entering and exiting the cafeteria.
3. Speak in soft voices, be pleasant and cooperative.
4. Follow designated traffic patterns.
5. Handle food properly.
6. Clean up eating space.
7. Saving seats is not allowed.
8. Raise hand for help or permission to leave cafeteria during the lunch period.
9. Report to classroom immediately after lunch.
Medicines/Health Policy
Each student must have in their permanent folder a current immunization green card, pre-kindergarten physical sheet, and a copy of a certified birth certificate.
Prescription and non-prescription medicines are to be brought to the school office by the parent or guardian. Medicines will not be sent home with the student. Medicines will be locked in the nurse’s office and will be administered by the nurse or her designee. All medicines must be in the original container and have the proper label:
1. Student’s name
2. Name of drug
3. Dosage - amount and schedule
4. Date, drugstore, and doctor’s name on prescription drugs
All medicines must be accompanied with a signed and dated note explaining health conditions requiring medications and anticipated number of days the medicine is to be administered.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST SUPPLY MEDICATIONS USED BY STUDENTS.
Parent-Teacher Conference
The parent-teacher conference is scheduled for the end of the first six weeks. The conferences are held at the end of each six weeks for those students “at risk” of failing. Communication between parent and teachers is encouraged throughout the school year. Core academic teachers have a common planning period, and conferences may be scheduled with the team during this time. Please call the school’s office to make an appointment.
Parental Involvement
Parent Action Committee
Parents are encouraged to volunteer for numerous P.A.C. committees. The parent organization has several fundraisers throughout
the year including school pictures, yearbook, IMS t-shirts, and “Bulldog Blast”. The funds raised allow for all IMS students to participate in numerous activities, including field trips, school dances and other school-related functions. Funds also allow for
special recognition to be provided for teachers during the school year.
Booster Clubs
Paris Special School District is committed to providing the essential elements of a successful program. However, in order to provide the “extras”, parent booster clubs are formed to support the following:
Arts Foundation
Band
Basketball
Football
Chorus
Strings
Soccer
Safety
School safety is a concern at all times. IMS has a current safety/crisis plan in effect. Teachers provide the proper training for their classes in case of any natural disaster or any other emergency that arises.