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Media Center The Media Center is open from 7:50 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. each day (except Friday). Students may work in the media center before 7:50 am if they get permission from the teacher-librarian. Students who come individually to the media center must have with a signed planner from their teacher. When a student leaves the media center his/her planner must be signed by one of the media staff. Fiction and non-fiction, other than reference books, may be checked out for up to three weeks. Reference books may be checked out overnight. Current periodicals and newspapers will remain in the library, but back issues may be checked out for two days. Students are responsible for the replacement cost of lost or damaged books. All students will use media center computers for educational purposes only. Any violation will result in loss of computer privileges. Students should ask for help if they are unsure about proper use or if they need assistance with the computers or software. Students are expected to show respect for the library media center environment by working quietly. Candy, gum, food, and beverages are not to be present in the media center. Internet Access and Technology (Ref. School Board Policy 605.6) Internet access will be made available to students upon acceptance and written acknowledgement of the district‟s Internet/Email Appropriate Use Policy and associated regulations. Internet activities will be monitored by the school district to ensure compliance with the federal Children’s Internet Protection Act. Individuals violating the Children’s Internet Protection Act and/or other aspects of the districts Internet/E-mail Appropriate Use Policy will be subject to disciplinary actions. Student violators shall be subject to the appropriate disciplinary action, which may include suspension and/or expulsion. Nurse’s Office Indianola Middle School employs a health associate available to students from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During these hours she will take care of all medical issues. If any student has a special health problem or condition, they should contact the health associate immediately. In the event of a serious injury, the student will be turned over to the care of their parents or qualified medical personnel as quickly as possible. The health associate or other competent person(s) will administer emergency or minor first aid. Parents are asked to fill out an emergency contact sheet during registration. Injuries at school or school activities requiring a doctor‟s care will be documented in an accident report within 24 hours of the occurrence and filed in the superintendent‟s office and health associate‟s office. Requests for carrying water battles in school need to be communicated to the health associate. Students are expected to see the health associate if they are ill or injured. The health associate will make the determination as to whether a student will be excused from school due to illness or injury. It is the responsibility of the health associate to attempt parental contact, not the student. Medication at School (Ref. School Board Policy 507.2) If a student has medication prescribed by a physician, they are to keep it in the nurse‟s office. See below for special conditions regarding inhalers. If a student is taking any special medication that might cause a reaction or illness, the school nurse should be notified. Any prescription medication must be brought to school by an adult, except for inhalers. Both over the counter and prescription medication must be in the original container from the doctor, pharmacy, or store. The name of the student, medication, time to be given, and name of the physician must be on the container. Written permission to give the medicine with the parent‟s signature must accompany the medication. Students bringing inhalers prescribed for them by a physician may carry the inhaler with them. The inhaler should have the student‟s name on it. Medications that are to be given 3 times a day should be given at home before school, after school, and at bedtime. Medications that are to be given 4 times a day will be given at lunch in the nurse‟s office. Any student that has medicine (including Tylenol, etc.) in the nurse‟s office will need to have an adult pick it up before the last day of school. Any medicine that has not been picked up will be thrown away. 8
Communication and Grading Parent-Teacher Conferences (Ref. School Board Policy 505.1) The conference format is student-led in which the student presents to their parents evidence of their learning and goals. Teachers rotate the room and try to visit with each family. If a parent would like to request a traditional conference with a teacher or team, they can contact the team, teacher, or middle school office to make arrangements. 2011 Fall Conferences 2012 Spring Conferences October 31 st 2:00-8:00 February 13 th 9 2:00-8:00 November 3 rd 2:00-8:00 February 16 th 2:00-8:00 Progress Reports (Ref. School Board Policy 505.1) The middle school year is divided into four 9 week quarters. Report cards will be sent home with students at the end of each quarter, except for the end of the year report card which is mailed. Midterm reports will be sent home with student‟s midway through each quarter. Please check the weekly newsletter or Channel 12, for the dates to expect your child to bring reports home. Parents are encouraged to sign up at the central office for a password so they can access Infinite Campus (IC). The Infinite Campus parent portal allows parents to check on their child‟s attendance and grades. Teachers update IC every Monday. Weekly Newsletters Electronic newsletters are sent weekly by the office and teams. Contact the office or teams to be added to the distribution lists. The office newsletter is also available on the district website at www.indianola.k12.ia.us and in paper form at the Communication Corner outside the office. Voicemail Communication from home to school is supported by the 24-hour voicemail system. Voicemail extension lists are available in the front of the handbook, on the district website at www.indianola.k12.ia.us, and in the office. School Cancellation The cancellation or delay of school will be announced to the media as soon as the decision is made. When weather is questionable in the morning, please listen to one of the stations listed below for information. Please do not call the school to see if classes are being held. Radio/Television Stations WHO-TV – Channel 13 KCCI TV – Channel 8 WOI TV – Channel 5 KDSM Fox 17 1040 WHO KISS 107.5 The Bus 100.3 Capitol 106.3 1460 KXNO Star 102.5 93.3 KIOA Lazer 103.3 Lite 104.1 1350 KRNT Praise 940 WHOtv.com 13NOW.com www.dmregister.com KGGO KJJY KHKI KRKQ Homework Policy Homework is a necessary part of the educational program, and in order for students to be prepared, homework needs to be completed on time. 1. Students will turn in all assigned work on the due date. All work must be completed. An incomplete assignment is not an option. 2. A minimum of 15% will be deducted for any late work. 3. Students not completing assigned work will do the following: Call parent from classroom. Stay after school that afternoon to complete the work with the teacher. These work sessions will be held from 3:20-3:50. 4. If the assignment is not completed and turned in to the teacher before 8:10 the next day, the student will be assigned a detention. Students will complete work before attending any extra-curricular or co-curricular practice. 5. Students may also be required to stay after school to redo less than quality work.
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