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MOUNT HOREB MIDDLE SCHOOL 2016/2017 STAFF HANDBOOK The Mount Horeb Area School District does not discriminate against pupils based on sex, race, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability/handicap in its educational programs or activities. If you believe you have been discriminated against based on a protected class a complaint may be filed the District Administrator or his/her designee by calling (608)437-2400.

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MOUNT HOREB

MIDDLE SCHOOL

2016/2017

STAFF HANDBOOK The Mount Horeb Area School District does not discriminate against pupils based on sex, race,

national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical,

mental, emotional or learning disability/handicap in its educational programs or activities. If you

believe you have been discriminated against based on a protected class a complaint may be filed

the District Administrator or his/her designee by calling (608)437-2400.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BOARD OF EDUCATION .............................................................................................................1

SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS .....................................................................................................1

BOARD OF EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEES ..........................................................................1

MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF ............................................................................................................2

SCHOOL MENTORS/BUDDIES ...................................................................................................3

SECRETARIES ...............................................................................................................................3

PARAPROFESSIONALS ...............................................................................................................3

BUILDING MEETING DATES .....................................................................................................3

PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY .......................................................................................................... 3-4

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES/ILLNESS............................................................................................ 4-5

ADMINISTRATOR DUTIES .........................................................................................................5

ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOKS.......................................................................................................6

ATTENDANCE AND RECORD KEEPING ..................................................................................6

TARDY POLICY ............................................................................................................................6

BEHAVIOR ISSUES.......................................................................................................................6

BEHAVIOR STANDARDS (School Board Policy #443) ..............................................................6

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS ......................................................................................................6

BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES .................................................................6

CLOSING OF SCHOOL .................................................................................................................8

COLLECTING MONIES ................................................................................................................8

CLASSROOM CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN ...................................................................................8

COURSE DROP/ADD PROCEDURE............................................................................................8

DATES TO REMEMBER ...............................................................................................................9

DIRECTIONS FOR DUTY STAFF ..............................................................................................10

DISCIPLINE REFERRALS ..........................................................................................................10

CLASSROOM FOOD INCENTIVES ...........................................................................................10

DRESS CODES ENFORCEMENT ..............................................................................................10

EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE..............................................................................11

EXTRA CURRICULAR AND OTHER AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ..................................12

FACULTY ACCIDENTS ..............................................................................................................12

FIELD TRIP INFORMATION......................................................................................................12

FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES ................................................................................................. 13-14

GRADING .....................................................................................................................................15

HALL SUPERVISION ..................................................................................................................15

HARASSMENT/BULYING (School Board Policy #443.71)................................................. 15-16

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES ............................................................................... 16-17

HOME-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS .........................................................................17

HOMEWORK................................................................................................................................17

HOURS OF DUTY ........................................................................................................................17

INFINITE CAMPUS ............................................................................................................... 17-18

INTRUDER DRILLS ....................................................................................................................18

KEYS/FOBS ..................................................................................................................................18

LEAVE OF ABSENCE/STAFF ILLNESS ...................................................................................18

LESSON PLANS ...........................................................................................................................18

LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES ...........................................................................................18

LOCKER ROOM POLICY (School Board Policy #731.2 ............................................................30

LOST AND FOUND .....................................................................................................................30

LUNCH ..........................................................................................................................................19

MAIL/E-MAIL ..............................................................................................................................19

MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................19

NEW STUDENTS .........................................................................................................................19

OFFICE SUPPLIES .......................................................................................................................19

PTO ................................................................................................................................................20

PARENT VOLUNTEER/CHAPERONE INFORMATION .........................................................20

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES .......................................................................................20

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ........................................................................................................20

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ............................................20

PURCHASE ORDERS ..................................................................................................................20

REPORTING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE (School Board Policy #454).................................21

RETENTION .................................................................................................................................21

ROOM ORGANIZATION ............................................................................................................21

SEARCH AND SEIZURE .............................................................................................................21

SNOW DAY ..................................................................................................................................21

SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL PROCESS .......................................................................21

STAFF PARKING .........................................................................................................................21

STORAGE AREAS .......................................................................................................................21

STUDENT ACCIDENTS ..............................................................................................................22

STUDENT CUMULATIVE FILES ..............................................................................................22

STUDENT & STAFF HANDBOOK ............................................................................................22

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS ..........................................................................................................22

SUNSHINE CLUB ........................................................................................................................22

TAX EXEMPT ..............................................................................................................................22

TEACHER EVALUATIONS ........................................................................................................22

TELEPHONES ..............................................................................................................................22

TESTING .......................................................................................................................................23

TEXTBOOKS ................................................................................................................................23

THURSDAY FOLDERS ...............................................................................................................23

TIME SCHEDULE BENCHMARKS ...........................................................................................23

TORNADO SHELTER ........................................................................................................... 24-25

VIDEO CAMERAS .......................................................................................................................25

VIKING PERIOD ..........................................................................................................................25

WEEKLY BULLETIN ..................................................................................................................25

YEARBOOK .................................................................................................................................25

APPENDIX A, B ...........................................................................................................................26

MT. HOREB AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

NAME POSITION NAME POSITION Diana Rothamer President Leah Lipska Director

Dani Michels Vice President Kimberly Sailor Director

Michelle Dunn Treasurer Damon Piscitelli Director

Jeff Hanna Clerk

School Board meetings are held at the Administrative Center at 1304 East Lincoln Avenue, first

and third Monday of every month. The starting time of the meeting will be 7:00 p.m. Agendas

appear in the Mount Horeb Mail the week before. Citizens are able to address the Board during

the "citizen comment" time on the agenda.

BOARD OF EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEES

EDUCATION B&G PERSONNEL Sarah Straka, Chair Dave Reed, Chair Cynthia Swart, Chair

Dr. Steve Salerno Dr. Steve Salerno Dr. Steve Salerno

Dani Michels Jeff Hanna Leah Lipska

Kimberly Sailor Dani Michels Michelle Dunn

Damon Piscitelli Michael Werbowsky Kimberly Sailor

Paul Christiansen Will Janssen

Stephen Guziewski Marsha Lichte

Rachael Johnson Melissa Olmsted

Kim Ackerman

Maureen McCarthy

Subcommittees meet at the following times:

Buildings and Grounds Committee 4:00 p.m. - 4th Monday of Month @ District Office

Education Committee 6:00 p.m. - 1st Monday of Month @ Middle School

Finance Committee 5:30 p.m. - 2nd Monday of Month @ District Office

Personnel Committee - as needed

Safety & Wellness Committee 5:30 p.m. - 3rd Monday of Month @ Middle School

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2016/17 MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF

Aaron Adler ........................ Paraprofessional

Steve Austin .............................. ESL/Spanish

Cheri Awtrey .......................... 8th

Grade Core

Jacci Baker ...................................... Librarian

Dan Biddick .............. Technology Education

Brooke Bougie ..................Special Education

Tammy Brey ....................... Paraprofessional

Tara Bright .......................... Paraprofessional

Gordon Brunner ................... Head Custodian

Theresa Buechner................... 7th

Grade Core

Michael Cassidy ................ Information Tech

Paul Christiansen ............................ Principal

Sonny Coley .................................. Custodian

Mi Suk Cowles .............................. Custodian

Rebecca Cryer ............................ French/ESL

Meaghann Curtis .................... 7th

Grade Core

Joni Cushman ................................. Secretary

Amy Cuthbertson ................ Paraprofessional

Mary Day ............................... 8th

Grade Core

Julie DeHaven ........................ 6th

Grade Core

Kellen Dorner................. Instrumental Music

Sarah Dyreson ..................... Paraprofessional

Brianna Emmerich .............. Paraprofessional

Chris Farrell ........................ Paraprofessional

Sheila Faulkner ...................... 8th

Grade Core

Alyssa Feidt ......................Special Education

Joy Finley ............................... 7th

Grade Core

Ryan Finley ................................. Health/P.E.

Tiffany Forseth...................... 6th Grade Core

Jim Goebel .................................... Custodian

CJ Goodwin ......................................... Nurse

Susan Gorski .......................... 7th

Grade Core

Susan Gramann ................... Paraprofessional

Gregg Guenther ...................... 8th

Grade Core

Melissa Hanson ............... Assistant Principal

LeAnn Haroldson ................... 8th

Grade Core

Amy Hazelwood ................. Paraprofessional

Sara Hellenbrand .................... 7th

Grade Core

Tara Hogseth ............................. Psychologist

Jennifer Holman ..................... 7th

Grade Core

Barb Hutchison ...................... 6th

Grade Core

Calli Ingebritsen ........................ Vocal Music

Kelly Johnson...................... Paraprofessional

Kim Kuehn ........................................ Spanish

Anita Laabs ............................ 7th

Grade Core

Diane Larson ....................... Paraprofessional

Marsha Lichte ........................ 6th

Grade Core

Shelly Lichte .............................. Professional

Michael Loger ........................ 8th

Grade Core

Danielle May .....................Special Education

Erick McCormick................... 8th

Grade Core

Brian McIntyre ................ Physical Education

Staci Meister .......................... 6th

Grade Core

John Mesoloras .............. Instrumental Music

Erin Meyer ...................... Physical Education

Carol Nickles ......................... Social Worker

Christa Olsen .......................... 6th

Grade Core

Gwyn Padden-Lechten ........ Paraprofessional

Chris Parmley........................................ TAG

Carol Parrell ................................... Read 180

Matt Phair............................... 8th

Grade Core

Kathy Pierce ........................ Paraprofessional

Melissa Piscitelli .................... 6th

Grade Core

Nick Potts ................................................. Art

Bruce Randels ..................... Paraprofessional

Barb Rozeboom ..............................F.A.C.S.

Patty Schlafer ................. Instrumental Music

Nicole Sorenson .................. Paraprofessional

Jennifer Stoddard ................... 8th

Grade Core

Kelli Stuhr .............................. 7th

Grade Core

Maddie Swenson ........... Speech & Language

Kim Tucker .................................... Secretary

Laura Vance ......................Special Education

Martha Van Orsdel .............. Paraprofessional

Anna Weber ......................Special Education

Krisann Weier ............... Guidance Counselor

Noah Wolf ........................... Paraprofessional

Philip Wood ...................................... Spanish

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MT. HOREB MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW TEACHERS

AND MENTORS/BUDDIES

New Teachers: Jennifer Stoddard

Buddies: Staci Meister

SECRETARIES Joni Cushman and Kim Tucker are the building secretaries. Kim works with attendance, student

records, facility use, lunch counts, and paperwork for substitutes/absences. Joni handles

purchase orders, budget questions, scheduling, payroll, calling for substitutes, and administrative

office coordination. Since many of their duties overlap, you may see either secretary or the

building administrator.

PARAPROFESSIONALS Aaron Adler, Tammy Brey, Tara Bright, Amy Cuthbertson, Sarah Dyreson, Brianna Emmerich,

Chris Farrell, Susan Gramann, Amy Hazelwood, Kelly Johnson, Diane Larson, Shelly Lichte,

Gwen Padden-Lechten, Kathy Pierce, Bruce Randels, Martha Van Orsdel and Noah Wolf are the

paraprofessionals in the middle school. Martha Van Orsdel is the library assistant; Aaron Adler,

Tammy Brey, Tara Bright, Amy Cuthbertson, Sarah Dyreson, Brianna Emmerich, Susan

Gramann, Amy Hazelwood, Shelly Lichte, Gwen Padden-Lechten, Kathy Pierce, Nicole

Sorenson and Noah Wolf assist with special education. Chris Farrell, Kelly Johnson, Bruce

Randels assist Read 180 and with all the grade levels with primarily classroom support. Their

contributions to the success of our total program are many. Their assistance on the playground,

the lunchroom, in the library and the classrooms should always be appreciated by the faculty.

BUILDING MEETING DATES Building meetings will be held the first and third Wednesdays of each month, unless otherwise

noted. Additional meetings will be scheduled on Wednesdays after school on an as needed basis.

Meeting times will be from 3:45 to 4:45 pm.

PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES ACADEMIC INTEGRITY All schoolwork submitted for the purpose of meeting course requirements must represent the

individual efforts of each student. Any form of academic dishonesty is prohibited and subject to

disciplinary measures.

Academic dishonesty, cheating and plagiarism are defined as:

1. Copying or stealing another’s work and submitting it as his/her own

2. Allowing another person to copy your work and submit it as his/her own

3. Doing another person’s work for him/her

4. Buying or selling work or answers

5. Providing another person with answers to homework, tests or quizzes

6. Copying or stealing teachers’ answer keys, or teachers’ edition texts

7. Copying work from books or the internet without proper documentation and

submitting it as one’s own.

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Expectations:

● Any information taken directly from a source will be in quotation marks or indented as a

long quote with a parenthetical citation

● All other information will be paraphrased, not taken word for word from the text

● All paraphrased information, pictures and direct quotes will be cited in a bibliography in

appropriate format

Consequences:

● The student will be required to redo the assignment for credit.

● Failure to re-do the assignment, quiz, or test will result in an “F” for that task.

● Parents will be notified.

● A report will be made in the student’s discipline file.

● Subsequent offenses may result in consequences, up to and including, suspension of the

student and/or the student may receive a reduction in his or her quarter grade.

ACCIDENTS/INJURIES/ILLNESS Administration of Medications

Before any type of medication can be given to a student, a "Parent/Doctor Medication Consent

Form" must be completed and submitted by the parent of the child to whom the medicine is to be

given and signed as follows: *over-the-counter drugs ----- the parent needs to sign

*prescription drugs ----- the doctor and parent needs to sign *inhalers ----- students may carry

inhalers with written parental and physician permission.

These forms are available in the office. All medications are kept in the office and dispensed

by office personnel. The health room refrigerator is used to store ice packs and medicines that

must be kept cold. Trained staff including secretaries and paraprofessionals is allowed to give

Epi-pen injections to students who have diagnosed life threatening allergy.

AED

There is an Automated External Defibrillator at the middle school in the lobby between the

commons and the gymnasium. This is for emergency use only. 911 must be called if activated.

Opening the door to the AED activates the system.

Ambulance/Physician Contact

The school nurse, administrators, or secretaries shall have the authority to call the EMS

whenever a student or staff member is in a life-threatening situation or otherwise requires

immediate medical attention and treatment. The cost for involving the EMS and/or physician

shall be assumed by the injured party or their parents.

Body Fluid Protection

Examination gloves are distributed to teachers in kits and are available in the office for situations

when faculty/staff come in contact with body fluids. Please keep the gloves and any information

accessible when instructing and supervising students. All gloves should be latex free.

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First Aid

Building staff are to use their best judgment when determining whether or not a student needs

medical assistance due to an accident or injury. The school nurse will be working with all

teachers at the start of the school year as to the student and staff health concerns. Major injuries

and all head injuries are to be recorded on the Incident and Accident form by the person who

witnesses or assists with the accident. These forms are available in the main office.

Health Room

Students who are not feeling well may be sent to the health room located in the office. Teachers

should communicate to the office that the student is being sent and any additional information

that would be helpful to assist the student. Office personnel will attend to the student as needed

and will communicate with the teachers whether the student will return to class, or be sent home.

Home Referral

If it is determined that a student should go home, the office personnel shall contact the student's

parent/guardian so that said person may pick up the student. No student shall be sent home

unless appropriate contact has been made by the school office, and in no case will a student be

sent to an unsupervised home without express parental/guardian permission.

ADMINISTRATOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In order to clarify

specific duties and responsibilities of the Mt. Horeb Middle School, the major areas of the

Principal and Assistant Principal are listed below.

Principal

Student Discipline

Building Operation

1. Maintenance

2. Supplies - Budgeting

1. Promotion

2. Retention

Curriculum Development

Faculty Meetings

Handbooks

Master Schedule for Staff

Parent Meetings - Music Parents - P.T.O.

Programming

Public Relations

Report Cards and Progress Reports

School Calendar

School Programs

1. Assemblies

2. Choral and Band Concerts

3. Parent-Teacher Conferences

Staff Evaluation

1. Professional Staff

2. Secretary to Principal

3. Custodians

Staffing

Student Activity Fund

Substitutes

Curriculum Material Coordination

RTI/PBIS/P.S.T./S.S.T.

Assistant Principal

Student Discipline

Building Operation

1. Maintenance

Bus Issues

Coordination & Monitoring of

Co- curricular supervision & eligibility

Faculty Meetings

Handbooks

Lunch Room Supervision

P.T.O.

Public Relations

School Programs

Staff Evaluation

1. Professional Staff

2. Paraprofessionals

Staffing

Student

1. Attendance

2. Tardies

School Safety Coordination

RTI/PBIS

S.S.T.

All other duties as assigned by the Principal

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ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOKS

Students should have an assignment notebook to keep a record of their assignments.

ATTENDANCE AND RECORD KEEPING Attendance is taken twice daily – once in the a.m. (1

st hour) and once in the p.m. (6

th hour). All

daily attendance is recorded through Infinite Campus. In addition, teachers will keep their own

record of period attendance. Please refer to the daily attendance report and contact the office

immediately if discrepancies are noted. Please consider the following conditions as reason to

contact the assistant principal regarding attendance:

*pattern of unexcused absences develops *suspicion that absences are not legitimate

*student achievement drops in connection with excessive absences

TARDY POLICY

Students need to be in their assigned classroom by the start of the school day and at the

beginning of each class period. Students who arrive late at the start of the school day must check

in at the office. Habitually tardy students are subject to disciplinary action. Teachers are to

submit a behavioral referral for tardiness through Infinite Campus. Teachers are also to contact

parents when an office referral is submitted. Students who are tardy to their classes three

times will serve a lunch detention and will be issued an additional lunch detention for each

additional time the student is tardy to class within that quarter. The cumulative number of

times a student is tardy will start over with each quarter.

BEHAVIOR ISSUES

Make sure you review all behavioral guidelines and consequences at the start of the school year.

In addition, if you have special guidelines for specific instructional areas, i.e. science, technology

education, FACS, music, art, etc. Please make sure the guidelines and the consequences are

explained to the students. Consistency of guidelines and their enforcement is key to the

effectiveness of the plan. Please make sure that you review district policies. Also, please review

the PBIS information found in the parent/student handbook.

MOUNT HOREB AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT BEHAVIOR STANDARDS

POLICY#443

The Mount Horeb Area School District follows A Code of Conduct for all school programs

inclusive of co-curricular and school sponsored activities. The day to day operation of the school

follows a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, PBIS, model. PBIS is a complex, multi-

tiered system of supports for students.

School Board Policy #443

http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/443.pdf

BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES

The Mount Horeb Middle School recognizes the value personal electronic devices may add to

the educational experience of all students in middle school. Please reference Policy # 443.5

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Acceptable Use Guidelines

Students will be allowed to access the internet/email through a filtered network. To the extent

possible, staff will monitor student use within their classroom. Students will be responsible for

using the internet/email in a safe and appropriate manner.

Students must agree to:

*Use of technology in the classroom is at the sole discretion of the classroom teacher.

*Report to school personnel any inappropriate messages, content or threats or requests to meet

offline.

*Use the internet/email in a positive manner and refrain from bullying, harassing, or intimidating

any other person.

*Use blogs, wikis, live chats, or social networking websites under the supervision of staff and in

a responsible manner

*Get the permission of any student or staff member prior to taking photos or videos.

*The school has the authority to inspect a student’s device if there is reason to believe a student

has violated school rules, district behavior standards, Board policies or laws.

*Use that violates these guidelines may result in denial of BYOT privileges and/or other

disciplinary measures.

*Students must use the “guest” wireless network to access internet/email.

Other Important Information

Parents and students must understand:

*Students bringing electronic devices to school do so at their own risk, just like personal items.

The school will not be held responsible if a device is lost, stolen, misplaced or damaged.

*District personnel will not be responsible for tech support of personal devices.

*Students having their own devices are not precluded from using district provided electronics,

as different software programs run differently on various devices.

*Students without their own device will not be penalized or miss out on instruction. It is not

mandatory to bring in devices.

*Students will not be able to print from their devices to the district printers.

*Students will sign an agreement noting their understanding of the guidelines.

*The guidelines will be published annually in the student handbook and on them Middle School

webpage.

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CLOSING OF SCHOOL As soon as the district administration determines that the schools must be closed or delayed due

to inclement weather or special circumstances they will call selected radio and TV stations. The

announcement will be made over the following radio and TV stations:

WTSO 070AM WMGN 98.1FM

WDMP 810 AM WIBA 101.5FM

WIBA 1310AM WJJO 94.1 FM

WHIT 1550 AM WZEE/Z104 104.1FM

WTDY1480 AM WWOM/Q106 106.3FM

WNWC 102.5FM WOLX 94.9 FM

TV-15 TV-27 WISC-TV 3

COLLECTING MONIES

No money shall be solicited from pupils without the knowledge of the principal. Teachers are

not to engage in merchandising any material for personal gain. Teachers are to collect no fees or

monies for supplies other than those approved. Any new, or change in, fundraising activities or

other solicitations must be approved prior to the start of the activity. All collected monies are to

be secured daily in the school building office for deposit at the bank.

CLASSROOM CRISIS RESPONSE PLAN

Staff should examine and refer to the Emergency Manual that is posted in the rooms of the

building.

COURSE DROP/ADD PROCEDURE

During the first three (3) days of a semester, students may request to drop or add elective

class(s) to their schedule. A primary factor in the consideration of adding or dropping a class

will be the space available in the course and within the student’s schedule.

For the eighth grade students electing music (band, orchestra or choir) at each semester there will

be a two-week preparatory experience designed for the students who have not already been part

of a performing music course. This two week experience affords students the opportunity to opt

out of music and into Integrated Studies, at the two-week mark. The same policy will hold true

for students who elect integrated studies who have previously been enrolled in a performing

music course. This two-week add/drop window is designed to benefit students with an elective

placement better suited to their needs.

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DATES TO REMEMBER – 2016/2017

Grade 8 Parent Drop-In 4:00-6:00 p.m. ............................................................................ August 30

Grade 7 Parent Drop-In 4:00-6:00 p.m. ............................................................................ August 30

Grade 6 Parent Drop-In Orientation 4:00-6:00 p.m. ......................................................... August 30

First Student Day-Grades PreK-9 ................................................................................. September 1

First Student Day-Grades 10-12 ................................................................................... September 2

No School...................................................................................................................... September 5

Early Release 12:40 p.m. ............................................................................................ September 12

Grade 6 Parent Information Night 6:30-7:30 p.m. ...................................................... September 13

Picture Day.................................................................................................................. September 14

Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:45 p.m. ...................................................................... October 6

Early Release 12:40 p.m. ................................................................................................. October 10

Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:45 p.m. .................................................................... October 13

Picture Retake Day .......................................................................................................... October 18

Early Release – 12:40 p.m. .............................................................................................. October 27

No School......................................................................................................................... October 28

End of First Quarter ....................................................................................................... November 3

Early Release 12:40 p.m. ............................................................................................. November 14

No School..................................................................................................................... November 23

Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL ..................................................................................... November 24

Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL .......................................................................... November 25

Early Release 12:40 p.m. ............................................................................................. December 12

Freshman Orientation-H.S. 4:00-7:30 p.m. ................................................................. December 12

Winter Break .............................................................................................. December 22-January 2

First Day Back ................................................................................................................... January 3

Teacher in-service – NO SCHOOL ................................................................................. January 16

Early Release 12:40 p.m. ................................................................................................. January 20

End of Second Quarter ..................................................................................................... January 20

Early Release 12:30 p.m. ............................................................................................... February 13

No School....................................................................................................................... February 24

Parent Teacher Conf. (12:00-8:00 p.m.) – NO SCHOOL. .................................................. March 9

Spring Break ................................................................................................................. March 27-31

End of Third Quarter .............................................................................................................. April 4

Early Release 12:40 p.m. ..................................................................................................... April 10

No School............................................................................................................................. April 14

Early Release 12:40 p.m. ........................................................................................................ May 8

Memorial Day (no school) .................................................................................................... May 29

Last Student/Teacher Day-released at 11:00 a.m. ................................................................. June 8

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DIRECTIONS FOR DUTY STAFF The staff on duty in the lunchroom - is asked to enforce rules of common courtesy and

encourage good eating habits and proper table manners. Ms. Hanson will review lunchroom

procedures with the duty staff.

Recess duty staff - Please be alert and available. Try to move around and observe as much area

as possible. Supervisors should not stand together in a single area. Bicycle riding, skateboarding

or roller blading on the play area is prohibited during the school hours. Recess quarrels and any

activity deemed unsafe should be stopped. If necessary, seek the assistance of another staff

member. Never deny a student the use of the restroom during the lunch period. In the event of

an emergency, stay with the injured student and summon another student or adult to go for

assistance.

End of the day duty staff - Please arrive at your designated area promptly after school.

Make sure you are attentive to the following items: *students walking their bikes on school

property *students carrying their skate boards/roller blades on school property *students

walking on the sidewalks *students crossing at crosswalks *inappropriate behaviors

*students pushing and/or shoving or engaging in other potentially dangerous behaviors.

DISCIPLINE REFERRALS

Students who are sent to the office will be kept in the office until the next class period. Students

will sign into the office when they are sent out of class. An official referral regarding the event

must be filled out by the staff member. In addition, the staff member must contact the parent that

day via phone or email and document that communication that occurred on the form in the

office. The severity of the offense will dictate the consequence. If the consequence involves a

detention, the parent will be contacted by Ms. Hanson. In cases that result in suspensions, all

teachers of the student will be notified. Staff members are encouraged to be part of the re-entry

conference for students who receive an out-of-school suspension. Please input all information

on discipline referrals electronically as soon as possible

CLASSROOM FOOD INCENTIVES

Refer to Wellness and Life Threatening Allergies Policies

DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT

Teachers should refer the name of the student regarding perceived inappropriate student dress to

the office.

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EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN PROCEDURE

Lockdown Procedures

* “We have a threat inside/outside the building, please go into

soft/hard Lockdown procedures,” will be announced via PA system.

Soft Lockdown Hard Lockdown Check halls (and restrooms) and bring students into room. Contact their teachers. Lock doors.

Do not check halls or restrooms. Lock doors immediately. DO not allow anyone inside the room.

Take attendance Take attendance

Lights can stay on Turn lights off

Classroom phones may be used Classroom phones may not be used. Do not call the office for information

Keep blinds open Keep blinds open

Restroom use OK Request escort from office x3201 or x3204

Restroom use not permitted. Do not let students leave for any reason

Instruction continues Have students sit quietly on floor, out of sight of doors and windows

No cell phones or electronic devices Remind students no cell phones. Light may be visible outside the classroom.

No passing until all clear. Ignore bells.

No passing until all clear. Ignore bells.

If medical emergency, contact office. Help will be provided as soon as possible.

If medical emergency, call 911. Law enforcement will attempt to escort EMS.

If Soft Lockdown, be prepared to go into Hard Lockdown

When the Lockdown has ended, you will hear administration announce, “Thank you for your cooperation, the soft/hard Lockdown is now over.” If Hard Lockdown, police or administration will come by to unlock doors.

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EXTRA CURRICULAR AND OTHER AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Each supervisor or coach of an activity that is held outside of regular school hours is responsible

for all student participants and the facility. The supervisor or coach must continue supervision

until all students have gone and the facility is properly picked up and secured.

FACULTY ACCIDENTS If you are involved in an accident on the school premises, you must immediately report the

accident and file a written report with the building principal.

FIELD TRIP INFORMATION

Chaperones When seeking chaperones for trips a good rule to follow is 1 chaperone to 8-10 students

depending on the activity. All chaperones need to have a background check completed and

approved prior to their supervision of students. Please contact the office for the needed

information regarding background checks. All bus and field trip requests should be completed

electronically. These forms should be sent to the building principal.

Permission Slips

The individual teacher or house teachers should inform the parents, Principal, transportation

department, and food service of upcoming field trips. The following information is to be

included in the permission form:

*student name *request for approved chaperones *lunch arrangements

*date/times *purpose of the trip (educational objective) *return deadline

*mode of transportation *space for parent signature *trip destination

*emergency contact number

Please refer to the sample permission form that is on the website. The District wide permission

form may be used for bus or walking trips within the district. This form will serve as permission

for all trips within the school district. It is still important to inform the parents of each trip and

its purpose.

Student emergency information, prescription medicine and first aid kit(s) need to be taken on all

field trips. Contact the school office to check out a kit and inform the school secretaries of kit

replacement needs.

Trip Expenses

It is important that the field trips are an extension of the educational program. The majority of

the costs of field trips are covered through the budgeting process of the building and school

district. There may be an occasion in which it is necessary to charge students for fees or

admission costs. The fees and admission costs charged to the student must not exceed the cost of

the trip. Make sure you consult with the principal prior to charging a fee for a trip. The end of

the school year trips should not be funded with any district funds. Student expenses will be

covered by the school in the cases where there is a financial hardship.

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FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES

Please review the following instructions with your classes:

--Outline for your class the specific actions to take during a fire drill

--Review signs outlining safe routes out of your classroom

*Signs are available in the middle school office.

--Instruct your students that when they are in the bathroom, or away from their class, they

must make a “safe effort” to get back to your group at the safe area for attendance

purposes.

We are asking that you follow these procedures:

--Please shut off lights and close your classroom doors when you leave.

--Please escort your students to the assigned location in a quiet and orderly fashion.

--Please take your grade book or class roster to the safe area.

-- Once outside, please take attendance and advise administrators of anyone unaccounted.

-- Proceed towards the high school gym unless told otherwise by staff representative that

the event is merely a drill; if a drill, proceed towards the front of the building

--Review each drill with your students to see how they can improve building safety in

future situations.

Fire Evacuation Procedures Immediately take your attendance/grade book & evacuation folder. Exit the building with

all students.

In the event of a DRILL only:

Once outside, move away from the building and take attendance

o In the case of a missing student, notify the nearest administrator you see.

Students who went to the library, band room, etc. should report to the

original teacher of that class period.

A school representative (Jeff, Kim, Chris, or Melissa) will direct you to gather at the

front of the building until the “All clear” is called.

Do not re-enter until the “All clear” is called.

In the case of an EMERGENCY:

Lead students to Intermediate Center entrance by designated route

(see map).

Proceed to the front entrance and continue into the gym. Gather in

designated areas (see gym map-right)

Students will be directed to gather quietly with their teacher for

attendance. An administrator will complete a second round of

attendance taking once everyone is evacuated to the gym.

Direct students to check in with their homeroom teacher and wait for

An all clear from administration.

After attendance, if you have:

o Missing or extra students, or need assistance, hold up the RED sign

o No issues, hold up the YELLOW sign

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Seat your students when attendance is complete. An administrator will direct you on

how to proceed.

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GRADING Appropriate assessment of student achievement is very important. It is imperative that each

instructor follow a system of progress or performance evaluation/monitoring that is realistic,

appropriate, and consistent. Different educational programs require different forms of

assessment. It is expected that the mechanics of grading be communicated early and regularly

with students and home. Teachers are expected to follow the district’s guidelines regarding

assessment expectations, grading scale and Infinite Campus expectations.

It is important that teachers in the same team and grade level follow the established grading

procedures. Each Applied Arts staff and CORE team will be responsible for any of his/her

specific content area grading procedures on record in the principal's office.

All grading procedures must follow the assessment expectations and the established grade scale

of the school district. Report cards are sent home electronically every nine weeks. Teachers

must have a conversation with the parents/guardians of any student receiving a below average

grade (D or F) prior to the mid-term or end of the quarter.

HALL SUPERVISION

Consistent and regular hall supervision is absolutely essential to have a safe and courteous

environment. Likewise, we are responsible for the welfare of the students in the building and on

school property. Therefore, teachers should be outside their doors before the start of the

school day and outside their classroom doors during each passing time and at the end of

the school day. Past experience has proven that positive student behavior in the halls will

continue into the classroom. It is important that you never leave students unsupervised.

*Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and snacks will be sold at that time.

*Coverage in the commons starts at 7:30 a.m. and goes through 8:00 a.m.

HARASSMENT/BULLYING

MOUNT HOREB AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

ANTI-BULLYING/ HARASSMENT/INTIMIDATION

FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

POLICY #443.71 The Mount Horeb Area School District subscribes to the philosophy that bullying, harassment or

intimidation in any fashion is unacceptable behavior. The School District sets high expectations for

students and staff and expects that students and staff act as role models of excellent behavior across

all environments and the community. Bullying, harassing and intimidating behavior is prohibited in

all schools, buildings, property and educational environments, including any property or vehicle

owned, leased or used by the school district. Educational environments include, but are not limited

to, every activity under school supervision. This policy includes interactions between students or

staff and other students, parents, community members, or other Mount Horeb Area School District

employees.

School Board Policy #443.71

http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/443.71.pdf

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Introduction

Intent of Policy and Expectation of the Board of Education The Mount Horeb Area School District subscribes to the philosophy that bullying in any fashion

is unacceptable behavior. The School District sets high expectations for students and staff and

expects that students and staff act as role models of excellent behavior across all environments

and the community. Bullying behavior is prohibited in all schools, buildings, property and

educational environments, including any property or vehicle owned, leased or used by the school

district. Educational environments include, but are not limited to, every activity under school

supervision.

School Climate The district strives to maintain schools with healthy, positive and safe learning environments for

all students and employees. It is important to promote a social climate with social norms free of

bullying, harassment and intimidation. All school personnel: teachers, administrators, board

members, counselors, school nurses, volunteers and other non-instructional staff; parents and

students are responsible for maintaining a safe healthy school environment.

Schools shall provide instruction to students and school personnel that will include evidence-

based methods of preventing bullying and harassment, as well as how to effectively identify and

respond to bullying in schools. Schools will use the Positive Behavioral, Interventions and

Support (PBIS) to enhance positive social climate. The student services department is available

to provide assistance if needed.

Education of Students and School Employees At the beginning of each school year, the superintendent or designee shall, in writing, inform

school staff, parents, and others responsible for the welfare of a student of the District’s bullying

prevention policy. This will be done through the district’s code of student conduct, employee

handbooks and/or other reasonable means.

All school employees are mandated reporters of any known bullying or harassment

incidents. Each school year, principals will:

• Provide all employees and volunteers with instruction in methods of reporting and investigating

claims of bullying and harassment, and on the district bullying prevention policy and procedures.

• Develop a process for discussing the District’s policy on bullying and harassment with

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

Please use the following guidelines in your work environment.

Fire Code:

No candles or any other open flames except for pre-approved activities such as science

experiments. These exceptions will need approval from the fire inspector and building

principal.

No personal lighting such as Lava lamps, halogen lamps or personal desk lamps.

No small appliances such as coffee pots, hot plates, microwaves or refrigerators.

No personal extension cords.

No hanging items of any kind from the ceilings.

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Bean bag chairs must be wipe able and labeled “fire resistant/retardant”.

No walls in the buildings may have coverings of each individual wall of more than 20%.

Wall coverings include anything that is a non fixed item (paper, fabric, framed picture,

laminated items, etc…).

Holiday lights may be used if they are unplugged at the end of the day but cannot be hung

around doors or from the ceiling.

Health and safety:

No upholstered furniture is allowed. All furniture must have a wipe able surface.

No personal cleaning products such as Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer or Lysol should be

brought in by students or staff for general classroom use. Please ask a custodian for

school approved products if you need additional cleaning products.

Students and staff may use personal hand sanitizer.

No food/ candy to be used for incentive or rewards will be paid for by the district per the

district Wellness Policy.

No food should be offered to students that contain any type of peanut/ nut products.

No latex products such as balloons or latex gloves are allowed. Mylar balloons and

nitrile or other type of synthetic gloves are allowed.

Please reference wellness and life threatening allergies policies.

HOME-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS Home and school communications are an important aspect of every teacher's job description.

Periodic newsletters describing room/team activities and projects are always welcome to

parents/guardians.

HOMEWORK The homework assignments will vary between grade levels and teachers. The need of assigning

homework at the various grade levels will vary depending on the needs of the students and the

content. Teachers at a given grade level should continually communicate as to the "homework

load" of students -- house to house -- subject to subject. The expectation is that a student should

have no more than an average of one hour of homework per night.

HOURS OF DUTY Teachers are to be in their teaching stations by 8:00 a.m. The end of the teachers' day is 4:00

p.m. except for Fridays and the nights before holidays when the day ends at 3:30 p.m. Please

refer to the district handbook information for additional obligations of time as it relates to the

building, curriculum, and instruction.

INFINITE CAMPUS

Teachers are expected to follow the district guidelines regarding Infinite Campus guidelines.

The following information is to provide clarification of these expectations for the 2016-2017

school year.

1) All staff will be expected to take a.m. and p.m. attendance through Infinite Campus.

2) All staff will be expected to post report card grades on Infinite Campus. The Middle

School staff will post mid-quarter and quarter grades on the system.

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3) All Middle School staff will be expected to post all daily grades for tests, quizzes,

projects and assignments within five (5) school days from the assignment/project due

date.

4) Parents and/or guardians have access to the following information on Infinite

Campus:

a) Summary Data – student demographics c) Health Information

b) Daily Attendance Records d) Grades/Report Cards

INTRUDER DRILLS

Intruder drills will take place once a semester during the school year. Please refer to your

classroom emergency manual for instructions.

KEYS/FOBS Each teacher has a key/fob to enter his/her classroom and the building. Coaches also have keys

to the gym and locker rooms. Staff are responsible for their keys and should never loan them to

students. Teachers may work in the building outside of the student day. Please check custodial

schedule and make sure the building is secure when you leave. Report any loss of keys/fobs, as

soon as possible, to the office.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE/STAFF ILLNESS The paperwork for all leaves (personal, professional, etc.) needs to be completed and approved

prior to the date of the leave.

LESSON PLANS

Teachers should have daily lesson plans prepared and left in the classroom in anticipation of any

substitute teacher situation. The lesson plan should include the following items.

*Objectives of each day’s presentation or of the unit

*Methods of presentation (lecture, discussion)

*Basic details of lesson (textbook, pages, worksheets, etc.)

Each teacher should provide a substitute folder that contains information concerning seating of

pupils, daily procedures (taking attendance, review procedures) evacuation and emergency plans,

location of supplementary materials for substitute teacher, special student needs, etc.

LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES

The Mount Horeb Area School District has implemented a Life Threatening Allergy

Policy, number 453.61. This policy impacts many areas of our school environment.

Please review the following policy:

- No eating or open food containers will be permitted on our school busses on

school day routes.

- Any food sent to school with your child will need to be in a sealed container or fit

within your child’s backpack.

- Classroom teachers will notify you of any specific classroom considerations

related to food. In order to assure a safe and healthy classroom for all students, we

are asking the support of families to follow any guidelines related to food, that a

classroom teacher may put into place.

We believe in the compassionate understanding of our district staff, students and

community members as we work together to increase understanding and education about

life threatening allergies. We thank you for your cooperation, compliance and flexibility.

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LOCKER ROOM PRIVACY

MOUNT HOREB AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY

#731.2

The Mount Horeb Area School District will observe measures intended to protect the

privacy rights of individuals using school locker rooms and restrooms.

School Board Policy #731.2

http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/731.2.pdf

LOST AND FOUND

Smaller lost and found items such as jewelry will be kept in the office. Clothing and

larger items will be placed in a box near the commons. Periodically, items will be

displayed on lost and found tables in the commons. After being displayed on the lost and

found table, all unclaimed items will be donated to a charity.

LUNCH Teachers have the option of eating school lunches, or may order chef salads at the cost of

$3.20 each and milk is .40. Please return dishes and utensils taken from the lunchroom.

Please Note: Assistance for free and reduced lunches is available to families who

meet income guidelines. Check with the school secretary if you have information

that a student is paying for his/her lunch and may be in need of this program.

MAIL/E-MAIL

Mailboxes are located between the office and the staff lounge. It is important that staff

check their boxes/email in the morning, mid-day, and after school to ensure responses to

timely information.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance needs should be entered electronically as a maintenance request. Please

contact the head custodian or office if you have any questions regarding the process for

submitting a request.

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NEW STUDENTS

Office staff are responsible for coordinating new student registrations. The counselor

will familiarize the new student to the building and assign a "student buddy" to help the

student's transition to a new school. Please do all that you can to help in this transition

process for the student. Teachers are also requested to make phone or written

contact with the new student's parents within the first few days of school. This

makes a positive impression and helps to keep communication "open."

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Teachers have budgeted for office supplies as part of the budgeting process for the

coming school year. If you are a teacher who has been hired after the budgeting process,

please contact the office to make arrangements for office supplies.

Postage for school related use is kept in the office. Office secretaries will assist staff with

their postage needs.

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PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)

The Mt. Horeb Middle School PTO was formed during the 1993-94 school year. This

organization is open to all middle school teachers, all parents of middle school students

and community members. During its history, the middle school PTO has been able to

work closely with the school to improve the home-school communication and enhance

the positive educational climate at the middle school.

In addition, at various points throughout the year the PTO has provided financial

assistance to the middle school. Please contact the office for a Request for Funds form.

The meetings are held at the middle school on a monthly basis. Please try to be an active

part of the organization that does a great deal for us.

PARENT VOLUNTEER/CHAPERONE INFORMATION

The contacts for volunteer support will take place within the student’s homeroom. All

volunteers must have a background check prior to providing any volunteer services.

Please contact the office to verify a volunteer completion of the background check.

When seeking chaperones for trips a good rule to follow is 1 chaperone to 8-10 students

depending on the activity.

PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

MOUNT HOREB AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

STUDENT POSSESSION AND USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES

POLICY #443.5 The Mount Horeb Area School District (MHASD) believes the use of personal electronic

devices by students for educational use is beneficial to learning and is therefore

encouraged. Personal electronic devices include, but are not limited to, laptops, netbooks,

tablets, mobile phones, and wearable technology. Student educational use is defined as

the use of personal electronic devices for district-identified courses, educational projects,

and any other instructional purposes where the use of personal electronic devices is

permitted by authorized district staff for educational purposes.

School Board Policy #443.5

http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/443.5.pdf

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mt. Horeb Middle School will offer the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the

school day. No student shall be compelled, against his/her objection or those of his/her

parents, to stand and/or recite the pledge.

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Staff should put their absence in AESOP as soon as you know you are in need of a

substitute due to an emergency or illness that occurs after the end of the school day but

prior to 6:45 a.m. the next morning. After 6:45 a.m., put the absence in AESOP and

call the school office.

PURCHASE ORDERS

Purchase order forms are located in the teacher's work/copy room. Prior to completing

the purchase order form, make sure you check the current budget line within the

house/department account. The completed form should be given to the building

secretaries for processing. Check with the office as to the status of any orders that are not

delivered in a timely manner.

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REPORTING CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT MOUNT HOREB AREA SCHOOL

DISTRICT POLICY #454

Wisconsin state law requires that all school district employees, who in the performance of

their duties encounter a child they suspect has been physically or sexually abused, is

experiencing neglect or emotional damage, or is threatened with injury, to immediately

report same to the appropriate authorities.

School Board Policy #454

http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/454.pdf

RETENTION

Classroom teachers are to contact the building principal as soon as there is a concern

regarding a student's readiness for the following grade level. Grade level placement

recommendations are to involve key players (student, parents, teachers, counselor,

psychologist, and administrator) and be based on a variety of factors (maturity, academic

skills, learning styles, and environment). It is very important that the lines of

communication are open early (example - February) among the principal, parents, and

teachers on the individual issues of retention.

See Appendix A, Eighth to Ninth Grade Promotion Policy

ROOM ORGANIZATION

Rooms are to be kept in an organized and orderly manner on a consistent basis. As part

of the end of the year checkout, classrooms will be reviewed for their readiness in terms

of summer cleaning. Rooms must be checked out by the last day of school unless prior

arrangements have been made with the administration. Rooms used for summer school

will be checked out again at the end of summer school. Please maintain a professional

learning environment.

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

The principal or assistant principal is to be contacted when there is a probable cause to

suspect a student might have illegal or dangerous items in his/her possession. Search and

seizure will be followed according to state guidelines.

SNOW DAY ARRANGEMENT - DAY 1, DAY 2

In the event of a snow day announcement that cancels school for the entire day, we will

repeat the Day 1, Day 2, schedule cycle. Example:

No school on Tues. Day 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday will be

Day 1

STAFF PARKING

Staff parking on school grounds should be in the West lots. The visitor parking stalls in

the front of the building are for guests of the middle school.

STORAGE AREA

Teachers keeping supplies in storage areas that are also used for tornado shelters must at

all times keep items only on or under shelves and not in the aisle or the area taped off for

custodial supplies.

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STUDENT ACCIDENTS If a student under your supervision has an accident (classroom, halls, etc.), you need to

see that appropriate care is administered until you have been relieved of responsibility by

an administrator or medical personnel. At the conclusion of the incident, you need to file

a written report with the office secretary. If the accident involves blood borne pathogens,

you must follow appropriate procedures. Should you come into contact with blood borne

pathogens, you must report this to the office secretary and complete the federally

mandated paperwork.

STUDENT CUMULATIVE FILES Cumulative files are not to be taken from the office without permission from the principal

or assistant principal, and they must be secured at all times.

STUDENT PRINTING

All middle school students have been issued a fob printing card which allows them to

print to the copy machines and run their own copies. Students will be able to print to the

two copy machines located in the library. The district will supply the original fob card;

however, it is the student’s responsibility to keep track of this card. This fob card is to

last through high school graduation and will be returned back to the school district at that

time. The office will sell replacements for $5.00 each if the item is lost or damaged.

STUDENT AND STAFF HANDBOOK It is important that teachers become familiar with the student and staff handbook.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

Substitute teachers are extremely valuable people and should be treated with special

consideration. When a substitute teacher enters your classroom, he or she should expect

practical and readable lesson plans, a seating chart, attendance and grade books readily

accessible, supplementary materials available for emergencies, teacher edition in plain

sight, an information sheet explaining your procedures, where items are located, your

daily schedule and emergency procedures (substitute folder).

SUNSHINE CLUB

At the beginning of each school year the Sunshine Club may ask for a donation from all

staff members. The money will be used to purchase flowers, gifts, and cards for

employee’s weddings, babies, sympathy, etc. The money will be collected on an as

needed basis.

TAX EXEMPT STATUS

School districts are exempt from paying state sales tax. Please contact the office

regarding the tax-exempt number prior to making a purchase. The district will not

reimburse state tax on petty cash purchases.

TEACHER EVALUATIONS

Teachers are evaluated in accordance with Educator Effectiveness and the cycle of

evaluation. Teachers follow the expectations that hold to the summary or non-summary

year. Information is provided on an annual basis in order to review the expectations.

TELEPHONES Long distance calls on the telephone must be related directly to your teaching assignment.

If you must make a personal long distance call, please charge it to your home phone.

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TESTING Mr. Christiansen, Ms. Baker and Ms. Weier will schedule dates for testing and work with

the teachers regarding standardized test preparation.

Test scores are located online as well as in the student cumulative files, which are stored

in the office workroom. Please acquaint yourself with these test scores early in the

school year. Additional assessments may be administered each year and these results will

be shared with you. TEXTBOOKS Teachers are to establish a checkout system for distribution of textbooks. Textbooks

assigned to students should be recorded. Students who lose books are charged at the end

of the school year, and it is essential that some record be established that a particular text

was issued to a specific child. Periodic inspections should take place to determine

whether books are being defaced or damaged. Fines may be administered to students for

book loss or for property damage beyond what is considered normal wear.

THURSDAY FOLDERS Every Thursday during the school year each student will receive his or her Thursday

Folder through his or her homeroom. The purpose of this folder is to act as a

communication device between home and school. Make sure you check to see that the

parent has signed it and if any return messages have been sent.

TIME SCHEDULE BENCHMARKS

Doors open at 7:30 a.m.

Snacks are sold to students from 7:45 - 7:58 a.m.

Staff reporting time - 8:00 a.m.

Students proceed down the halls from the commons at 8:00 a.m.

Students required being in their classrooms at 8:05a.m.

Student and staff announcements are at 8:05 a.m.

P.M. announcements start at 3:17 p.m.

End of the student day is 3:23 p.m.

Buses depart from the Intermediate Center at 3:35 p.m.

End of the teacher day is 4:00 p.m. (exceptions are designated Early Release Mondays,

Wednesdays, Fridays, and on days preceding holidays).

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TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER PROCEDURES --Please leave your classroom doors open when you go to your assigned shelter area.

--Please lead your students to the assigned location in a quiet and orderly fashion.

--Please take your grade book or class roster to the shelter area.

--Please have your students sit quietly in the assigned shelter area away from doors and

windows.

--Please have students kneel; cover their head with books, arms, etc.

--Please move to the next available shelter, if full.

If your room is missing the Tornado sign, the office has additional copies.

6th

Grade Wing B129 Goodwin/Parmley Step Room

Tornado Shelter AreasIf your Shelter Area is in a storage room, please make sure you

have a key to open that room!Applied Arts Rooms

Ensemble Room Overflow to Girls Restroom-Commons STAY in Room

Girls Locker Room Step RoomCommons Boys Restroom Overflow to Girls Dark Room

Girls Locker Room

FACE

Tech Ed.

Band

Art

Choir

Gym

Library

General Rooms

Copy Room Fishbowl Copy Room

Office Supply Room C125 Small half:Step Room/Big half:Library

Kitchen Office/Store RoomSTAY in Room Overflow to Boys Locker Room

STAY in Room Stay in Room

Office

Lounge

Kitchen

Blue Lab

Step Room

Yellow Lab

Commons

A108 Rozeboom Step Room

A109 Wood Blue Lab

A110 Weber Blue Lab A115 Lichte 6th

Grade Girls Restroom

Overflow to Boys

A111 Piscitelli Step Room A115-1 Hutchison Bougie’s Room A118

A112 Loger Step Room A116 DeHaven Blue Lab

A113 Forseth Bougie’s Room

A118 A117 Olsen Step Room

A114-

1

Meister 6th

Grade Storage

Room A118 Bougie STAY in room-Overflow

to

6th

Gr. Restrooms

7TH

Grade Wing B108 R. Finley Stay in Room B118 Laabs Step Room

B109 Kuehn STAY in Room B119-

1

Gorski 7th

Grade Storage Room

B110 Cryer STAY in Room B120 Buechner 7th

Grade Girls

Restroom

B111 Vance Library (Center-

Fiction) B120-

1

Hellenbrand 7th

Grade Storage Room

B113 Sensory

Room

Restroom in room/Overflow to

Cryer’s Office – B110 B121 Holman Library (Center-Fiction)

B115 Parrell 7th

Grade Storage

Room B122 J. Finley Library (Left Wall-Non-

Fiction)

B117 Stuhr Step Room B124 Curtis Library (Center-Fiction)

8th

Grade Wing

C100 Feidt STAY in Room C105-1 Day 8th

Grade Storage

Room

C101 Stoddard Step Room C106 Guenther 8th

Grade Storage

Room

C102 McCormick 8th Grade Girls Restroom –

Overflow to Boys C107 Phair Step Room

C103 Haroldson Copy Room C108 Para Room STAY in Room

C104-1 Awtrey 8th

Grade Storage

Room C113 Hogseth STAY in Room

C105 Faulkner Para Room C108 C115 Copy

Room

STAY in Room

VIDEO CAMERAS

Cameras are placed at various locations in the halls, commons area, and outside the middle

school building. The cameras will record events that take place during school hours as well as

outside of the school day, and at times, may provide an insight into events taking place during

school hours. The cameras are not designed to take the place of school staff supervising

students. The cameras are designed to take an already safe environment and enhance the safety

for the students, staff, and the building.

VIKING PERIOD

The Viking Period (8:05 to 8:40) includes an intervention program for students that need

assistance in reading, writing and math as well as enrichment programs.

WEEKLY BULLETIN

The Weekly Bulletin is a method to communicate weekly activities to staff. Weekly Bulletins

are sent to staff via email. Please read this information. Dates and times of meetings and other

important details are provided within the bulletin.

YEARBOOK The middle school publishes an annual yearbook including pictures of staff, students and various

activities. Kim Tucker and Chris Farrell are the advisors. All school pictures taken in

September are included the yearbook. Teachers should have their pictures taken at this time so

they can be included with their classes.

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APPENDIX A PROMOTION FROM EIGHTH TO NINTH GRADE POLICY #345.42

School Board Policy #345.42

http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/345.42.pdf

APPENDIX B

WELLNESS POLICY #458

School Board Policy #458

http://www.mhasd.k12.wi.us/cms/lib04/WI01001388/Centricity/Domain/3/458.pdf

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