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Coleman Middle School
2011-2012
Guidelines for Success
• Preparation – being purposeful and proactive
• Respect – valuing self and others through words and actions
• Integrity – doing the right thing even when no one else is watching
• Determination – setting and reaching goals while overcoming obstacles
• Excellence – striving to surpass your personal best in all situations
Student Planner
Student Name ____________________________________________________________
Grade ____________
I have read and discussed the material in this agenda/handbook with my son/daughter.
Parent/Guardian Signature ____________________________________________
Wichita USD #259 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, religion or age.
Persons having inquiries may contact the school district‟s ADA and Section 504 coordinator, 201 N. Water, Wichita, Kansas
67202, (316) 973-4631.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATION pg. 3
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS pg. 3
BELL SCHEDULE pg. 3
ACADEMICS FIRST pg. 4
ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS pg. 4
After School Program pg. 4
Athletics pg. 4
ATTENDANCE pg. 4-6
Attendance: It‟s the Law pg. 4
Notification of an absence pg. 4
Leaving During the School Day pg. 5
Excused absences pg. 5
Homebound Referral/Extended Illness pg. 5
Request for Absence pg. 5
Unexcused Absences pg. 5
Make-Up Work Policy pg. 5
Tardy to School pg. 5-6
Tardy/Late Admittance to Class pg. 6
BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES pg. 6
BUSES/TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL pg. 6
Buses pg. 6
Cars pg. 6
CAFETERIA/RECESS EXPECTATIONS pg. 6-7
Breakfast pg. 6
Lunch pg. 6
Recess pg. 7
Lunch/Recess Detention Procedures pg. 7
CELL PHONES, ELECTRONICS, ETC. pg. 7
COLEMAN PARENT COMMUNICATION pg. 7
Newsletter pg. 7
Website/Web Calendar pg. 7
Parent Assist pg. 7
Parentlink pg. 7
COUNSELOR pg. 7
CRIMESTOPPERS/SPEAK UP pg. 8
CONFERENCES/REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS pg. 8
DISASTER DRILLS pg. 8
DRINK/VENDING MACHINES pg. 8
DISCIPLINE pg. 8-10
Discipline Policy pg. 8
Expectations for behavior at school pg. 8
Team Conference concerning student behavior pg. 9
Detentions/Detention Room pg. 9
After School Detention pg. 9
In School Suspension (ISS) pg. 9
Out of School Suspensions (OSS) pg. 9
Expulsions pg. 9-10
DRESS CODE pg. 10-11
Coleman Cougar Standardized Dress Expectations (tops, bottoms, shoes) pg. 10
General Expectations pg. 10-11
Coleman Cougar Non-Standardized Dress Expectations pg. 11
Student Photo ID cards pg. 11
Temporary Student ID cards pg. 12
HALLWAY BEHAVIOR pg. 12
Hallway Expectations pg. 12
Hall Passes pg. 12
Hall Sweeps pg. 12
HEALTH SERVICES pg. 12
LOCKERS pg. 12
LOST AND FOUND pg. 12
PUPIL INFORMATION pg. 13
STUDENT BULLETIN pg. 13
STUDENT LEADERSHIP pg. 13
TELEPHONE USE pg. 13
TEXTBOOKS pg. 13
VISITORS pg. 13
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL pg. 13
SUMMARIES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES pg. 13-14
ORANGE AND BLACK CALENDAR pg. 15
MLA FORMAT GUIDE pg. 15
PROBLEM SOLVING STATEGIES pg. 16
COSTA’S 3 LEVEL COUGAR DOME pg. 16
25 BOOK CAMPAIGN READING LOG pg. 17
STUDENT PASS PAGES pg. 18-27
TEACHER INITIATED PASS PAGES pg. 28
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The mission of Coleman Middle School is to educate students…
Instruction: We will develop, implement and evaluate
differentiated instruction so that students may achieve high
standards and success.
...in a safe and supportive environment...
Relationships: All Coleman members will
maintain positive attitudes and strive to make
connections with students and colleagues.
...to become self-directed learners...
Educational Community: The task of all
teachers, adults and parents is to do whatever
possible to ensure that all students learn and
succeed academically and socially.
...with a sense of purpose...
Leadership: Every leader of the learning
community is responsible for continuous
professional learning to build capacity and
sustain effective practices.
...and commitment to productive lives.
Future/College Readiness: Students will be
empowered lifelong learners who will be
academically prepared for their lifelong learning
and/or college success.
Coleman exists for the students.
“Everyone Can”: Every student can learn and is
empowered to achieve high standards.
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Administration
Gil Alvarez, Principal – 973-6601
Martin Millis, Assistant Principal — 973-6604
Kathy Harkness, Assistant Principal — 973-6604
Important Phone Numbers
Attendance Clerk/A-hall Office 973-6604
Bookkeeper 973-6630
Cafeteria 973-6608
Coleman Fax 973-6699
E-hall Counselor 973-6631
A-hall Counselor 973-6698
E-hall Office (Main office) 973-6600
Library 973-6606
Nurse 973-6628
Registrar 973-6611
Social Worker 973-6666
Tutoring/Mentoring Program 973-6636
Bell Schedule
Daily Schedule Shortened Day Schedule Assembly Schedule
1 st Period 8:00 – 8:40 2 nd Period 8:00 – 8:32 2 nd Period 8:00 – 8:43
Pass 8:40 – 8:44 Quick Pass 8:32 – 8:33 Quick Pass 8:43 – 8:44
2 nd Period 8:44 – 9:27 3 rd Period 8:33 – 9:05 3 rd Period 8:44 – 9:24
Quick Pass 9:27 – 9:28 Pass 9:05 – 9:09 Pass 9:24 – 9:28
3 rd Period 9:28 – 10:08 4 th Period 9:09 – 9:40 4 th Period 9:28 – 10:08
Pass 10:08 – 10:12 Quick Pass 9:40 – 9:41 Quick Pass 10:08 – 10:09
4 th Period 10:12 – 10:52 5 th Period 9:41 – 10:13 5 th Period 10:09 – 10:49
Quick Pass 10:52 – 10:53 Pass 10:13 – 10:17 Pass 10:49 – 10:53
5 th Period 10:53 – 11:33 8 th Period 10:17 – 10:48 8 th Period 10:53 – 11:33
Pass 11:33 – 11:37 Quick Pass 10:48 – 10:49 Pass 11:33 – 11:37
6 th Period
6 th 11:37 – 12:17 9 th 6 th Period
Period 10:49 – 11:21
Grade Lunch
6 th 11:37 – 12:17
Grade Lunch
Pass 12:17 – 12:21 Pass 11:21 – 11:25 Pass 12:17 – 12:21
7 th Period A
6 th Period
7 th Period A
8 th 12:21 – 1:01
Grade Lunch
6 th 11:25 – 11:43
Grade Lunch
8 th 12:21 – 1:01
Grade Lunch
Pass 1:01 – 1:05 Pass 11:43 – 11:47 Pass 1:01 – 1:05
7 th Period B
7 th Period A
7 th Period B
7 th 1:05 – 1:45
Grade Lunch
8 th 11:47 – 12:05
Grade Lunch
7 th 1:05 – 1:45
Grade Lunch
Pass 1:45 – 1:49 Pass 12:05 – 12:09 Pass 1:45 – 1:49
8 th Period 1:49 – 2:29
Quick Pass 2:29 – 2:30
9 th Period 2:30 – 3:10
7 th Period B
7 th Grade Lunch
NO RECESS ON SHORTENED
DAYS
12:09 – 12:30 9 th Period 1:49 – 2:29
DISMISSED BY GRADE LEVEL TO
ASSEMBLY VIA INTERCOM
CLASSES ESCORTED TO
ALL STUDENTS REPORT TO
ASSEMBLY BY TEACHERS
CAFETERIA
Dismissal 3:10 Dismissal 12:30 Dismissal 3:10
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ACADEMICS FIRST
At Coleman, academics are first! It is imperative that we prepare our students for their future and that means
teaching them to be responsible for completing their assignments. We are continuing to raise the bar on student
achievement, by continuing our Academics First student list which continues to have a positive impact on our
students. The Academics First list targets students who continue to earn F‟s due to incomplete or missing
homework. These students will not be allowed to participate in any other extracurricular Coleman activities, either
as a participant or as a spectator until they receive a progress report with no F‟s.
In order to help our students get off this list or improve their current grades, we offer Cougar Time during the After
School Program (ASP) for 45 minutes of homework completion and school-wide tutoring during the school day, so
that students can get assignments turned in before the teacher‟s due date. Students may also be required to
attend Mandatory Tutoring during their lunch and recess times.
ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
After School Program
The After School Program (ASP) is open to all Coleman students. Parents may enroll their student in ASP by
obtaining an application during enrollment or in the E-hall office. A completed application must be on file for
students to participate. Students involved in ASP are engaged in supervised activities Monday through Thursday
from 3:15pm-5:00pm. A snack is provided for participants. A late bus is available to certain locations. Parents
must pick up their students by 5:00 pm. Late pick-ups are not allowed.
Some activities include but are not limited to:
Tutoring
Computers/technology
YMCA sponsored events
Intramurals
Recreation activities
Athletics
(7 th and 8 th graders only)
Fall
Cross Country (Boys and Girls)
Volleyball (Girls only)
Winter Basketball (Boys and Girls)
Spring Track and Field (Boys and Girls)
Academic eligibility is established by KSHSAA (Kansas State High School Activities Association).
A student must have passed 5 classes of unit weight the previous semester in order to participate.
A current sports physical must be on file before a student is allowed to practice.
A new physical must be obtained for every school year.
Physicals must be done after May 1.
Spectators who display inappropriate behavior at games will be excluded from future athletic contests.
Spectators who are not picked up promptly at the end of the event will be excluded from future athletic
contests.
Keep in mind that all USD 259 Wichita Public Schools and school events are tobacco free zones.
No pets allowed on school property or at school events.
Students with an excused or unexcused absence more than half of the school day are not permitted to
participate in extracurricular activities scheduled for that date.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance: It’s the Law
The state attendance laws are explicit in the definition of valid excuses for absence from school. A student is
expected to be punctual and regular in attendance to school. The parent is charged with the duty of keeping the
student‟s attendance regular.
Notification of an absence
Parents of students absent from school are to call the attendance line, 973-6604, by 8:30am the day of the
absence. Please leave the following information on voice mail:
- Identify yourself
- Student‟s name
- Date(s) of absence
- Reason for absence (please be specific i.e. dr. appt., illness, out of town, etc…)
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An absence may also be excused by sending a written excuse from the parent to the office upon the student‟s
return. Parents are required to contact the attendance office to request excused absences within 72 hours of the
absence. Failure to contact the attendance office within 72 hours will result in the absence remaining
unexcused. If a phone is not available for parents to call, we will accept a note upon their return. Students are to
bring notes to the attendance office.
Reminder: Students arriving to class after half the class has been in session will be counted absent for that class.
Ex: A student must be seated in class within the first 20 minutes of a 40 minute class period.
A student must be seated in class within the first 40 minutes of an 80 minute block class.
Students MUST attend at least ½ school day minimum to attend or participate in
ANY afterschool activity or event.
Leaving During the School Day
When a student needs to leave school during the day, the parent is to call or send a note with the student to be
taken to the E-Hall office before school. The student will be issued an excuse slip, which indicates the time
she/he is to check out of school. The student must present the excuse slip to the teacher and sign the checkout
sheet in the E-hall office when leaving and again upon returning to school. Leaving for lunch is discouraged.
Excused Absences
Absences will only be excused for the following reasons:
illness
doctor‟s or dentist‟s appointments
a family death or serious illness
court/judicial duty
school sponsored activities
Excessive absences will result in a doctor‟s memo being required.
Homebound Referral/Extended Illness
A parent needs to call the attendance clerk (973-6604) if a student will be absent for an extended illness. When it
is determined that, because of a physical or mental health problem, a student shall be absent for three weeks or
more, the parent shall contact the counselor at 973-6600 for a homebound referral.
Request for Absence
All other absences (other than those absences listed above) are unexcused unless approved by a principal prior
to the absence. A Request for Absence form should be completed, signed by the parent and returned to school
for approval for absences concerning out of town trips, weddings, family vacation, etc., one week in advance.
We will only allow 5 days of prior/principal approved absences for the school year for a student in good academic
standing.
Unexcused Absences
Upon reaching 20 hours of unexcused absences, it will be required that the student and the parent meet with a
school official to discuss the absenteeism.
Upon reaching 35 hours of unexcused absences (3 consecutive days anytime during the school year, 5 days in a
semester, or 7 days in a school year), or 96 hours of excused absences, the student and parents will be referred
to either Social Rehabilitation Services Truancy Unit or the District Attorney‟s office.
Make-Up Work Policy
If a student is absent two or more days, the parent may call the office and request assignments. Teachers must
have 24 hours notice to gather assignments. Assignments to be picked up are kept in the E-office.
It is the responsibility of the student to make up assignments that were missed due to absences (BOE P1472).
The student needs to ask the teacher for work missed upon returning to class. Although individual teacher
policies may vary, students have the time they were absent, plus one additional day to turn in make-up work.
Tardy to School
All Wichita middle school students are expected to arrive at school on time each day. Students who are not in
class after the final bell has rung are considered tardy and expected to report to E-Hall Office to sign in and
receive a class admit slip. Students will be given excused admit slips for late arrival for the following reasons: late
buses, medical appointments, or required appearances in court. Documentation must be provided in order to
receive and excused admit slip.
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Students who arrive late to school for any of the reasons not listed above will be given an unexcused admit slip
and will be issued a lunch detention. We do understand that things outside of our control do occasionally happen
so, each student is allowed one “free” tardy per quarter before consequences will be given. Unexcused tardies
include oversleeping, work issues, flat tires, traffic, stopped by train, car trouble, missed bus, etc.
Tardy/Late Admittance to Class
A student is tardy to class if she/he has not entered the room (crossed the threshold) before the bell starts to ring.
The teacher will issue a lunch/recess detention. If teachers hold a student in his or her room after class, the
teacher must provide a signed pass in the Student Agenda/Handbook. Tardies present a significant disruption to
the school day. A student who is tardy to class most frequently is tardy because she/he chose to visit and "hang"
in the halls rather than go on to class. When the student walks in tardy, teaching is disrupted because the
teacher must address the tardy. We ask that the parent/guardian take serious steps at home in support of the
student being on time to all classes. Random hall sweeps are conducted to ensure all students are in class on
time
BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLERBLADES
Students need to lock their bicycles in the bike racks on the north side of the building by E-hall.
The school is not responsible for missing or damaged bicycles.
Students who ride skateboards or roller blades to school may keep them in their locker.
Skateboards, roller blades, and bicycles may NOT be ridden in school, in the parking lot or on school
grounds.
BUSES/TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL
Buses
Transportation to Coleman is available to students who live two and a half miles or more from school.
All students who ride the bus are provided with bus rules prior to the start of the school year.
Riding a school bus is a privilege that can be suspended or revoked.
Bus riders must present a bus card when requested by the driver or bus supervisor.
Failure to present a bus card in the afternoon will result in the student having to call for a ride from parent or
guardian.
The first bus card is given to the students free of charge. Replacement cards cost .50 cents.
Request for a Temporary Ride on another student‟s bus must be submitted no later than 10 am the day of the
ride. Administrative approval is contingent upon a phone call or personal contact with parents of both the rider
and the guest.
Cars
Circle drive is for drop off and pick up only
Do not block the bus loading/unloading zones
Do not block the entrances to the circle drive and parking lots as this is a drop-off area for buses, mini-busses
and emergency vehicle parking
Do not use the far North entrance by the fence as this is for buses only.
CAFETERIA/RECESS EXPECTATIONS
Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the cafeteria starting at 7:35 am. Students going to breakfast must enter through the main
north entrance and go directly to the cafeteria. Students must remain in the cafeteria until the 7:50 am bell. Food
must be eaten in the cafeteria. No food is sold after 7:55 am unless students arrive on a late bus. Students must
be in class by 8:00 a.m. The cost of breakfast is $1.30
Lunch
Lunch is closed. Students must eat lunch at school in the cafeteria. Students are required to report to the
cafeteria or recess before the tardy bell according to their assigned lunch/recess group.
The student I.D. is the student’s lunch card. Students that do not have their I.D. will report to designated
tables and will be given permission to join a lunch line by administration or lunch supervisor.
Food and drink must be consumed during the allotted lunch time in the cafeteria, the detention room, or teacher
supervised area. Students are to clean their lunch area and stack their styrofoam trays. Students are to remain
seated until a lunchroom supervisor dismisses them. All students are to follow the directions of the lunch
supervisors. Students failing to report to their assigned lunch/recess group will face disciplinary action. The cost of
each lunch is $2.15.
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Recess
Students must have their student ID card to participate in recess
Student recess is east of the cafeteria or in cases of inclement weather the gym.
1 st recess students will exit the southeast building door and re-enter the cafeteria door.
Students must stay within the boundary lines on the grass.
The east half of the recess area is for soccer and football only.
When the whistle signal is sounded, students are to line up quickly in their appropriate lines on the basketball
court and wait to be sent in to the cafeteria.
Second recess students are to stay off the basketball court until 1 st recess students have been sent in.
When the whistle signal is sounded to end 2 nd recess, students are to line up quickly in their appropriate lines
on the basketball court and wait for dismissal. They will enter the southeast building doors when dismissed to
return to classes.
Students that don‟t stop playing with equipment after the signal or don‟t stay in their lines face disciplinary
action.
Lunch/Recess Detention Procedures
Students assigned a lunch/recess detention are to report directly to the detention room before the tardy bell.
Students failing to report on their own are subject to additional detentions. The detention list will be displayed in
designated areas. Students who have a detention will eat in the detention room.
CELL PHONES, ELECTRONICS, ETC.
According to BOE Policy 1464, “The use of Personal Electronic Devices (PED‟s) by pupils during the school day
is prohibited. These devices must be kept out of sight and powered off during the school day. The school day is
defined by each school site. PED‟s include, but are not limited to, pagers, cellular phones, MP3 players, and other
personal communication devices that have the potential to be disruptive to the educational process. Items
intended to look like or simulate such devices are also prohibited during the school day.”
Any PED will be confiscated by any school personnel who find them. The items will be given to the office for
safekeeping. They will only be released to the parent of the student who owns the device and/or brought the
device to school. Coleman Middle School accepts no responsibility for these devices. Keep them at home!
Students are to relinquish their electronic equipment upon request of any staff member should you be using one
of them at school. Refusal to do so will constitute open defiance and result in more severe disciplinary
consequences.
Students who violate this policy and the associated regulations shall be deemed to have created a
disruption to the instructional environment and are subject to appropriate disciplinary actions.
Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their cellular telephones and other
PEDs. The Wichita Board of Education shall not assume responsibility or liability for the theft, loss, or
damage to a cellular phone or other PED, nor does it assume responsibility for the unauthorized use of
any device.
Consequences for using/displaying electronic devices include:
1 st Offense Confiscate and parent picks up
2 nd Offense Confiscate, parent picks up, and student receives ASD
3 rd Offense Confiscate, parent picks up, and student receives ISS
4 th Offense Confiscate, parent picks up, disciplinary action subject to administrative discretion
COLEMAN PARENT COMMUNICATION
Parent Newsletter - A school newsletter will be mailed home monthly. This newsletter will
contain information related to school and a calendar of upcoming events.
Coleman Website/WebCalendar – Parents can check the district website regarding on
line calendars and other information. www.coleman.usd259.org
Parent Assist – Online access is available for parents to view students' current progress
in classes. For more information call the office at 973-6600.
Parentlink- Occasionally information regarding attendance and events will be delivered
via automated voice message or email.
COUNSELOR
Students who need to see the counselor need to sign the request log in the E-hall or A-hall office during passing
period or have a pass. The counselor will send for the student as soon as possible. The counselor helps
students with personal problems, scheduling, conflicts and career information.
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CRIME STOPPERS/SPEAK UP
Crime Stoppers is a program designed to allow individuals to exercise good citizenship by reporting information
regarding crimes or for those who have been the victim of a possible crime. At Coleman, any student or staff
member may anonymously report information leading to the apprehension of parties responsible for criminal
activities by coming to the A-hall office and filling out a Crime Stoppers report. Tips may also be given by texting
„SPEAKUP‟ plus your tip information to CRIMES (274637) or go to the Coleman website. Rewards are given for
information that proves to be helpful. No one ever learns your name when you make a Crime Stopper Report or
Speak Up tip.
CONFERENCES/REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS
The easiest and best way for parents to monitor their students‟ academic performance/progress is to utilize the
Parent Assist Program. Report cards are issued each nine-week period. Parent-Teacher-Student conferences
will be held twice a school year, once each semester. See your school calendar for dates. Parents may also
schedule to meet with teachers during team time. Progress reports will be sent home with students at the midpoint
of each nine-week grading period. This will give an approximate grade and indicate student strengths and
areas to work on for the students.
DISASTER DRILLS
Students and staff must be prepared to meet an emergency at all times. School staff and substitute personnel will
be familiar with emergency drill procedures (fire, severe weather, and shelter-in-place). Emergency drills must be
taken seriously. Instruction for the students‟ safety may be given at any time during the drill.
DRINK/VENDING MACHINES
Drink and vending machines will be available before 8:00a.m. and after school, 3:10 p.m. Any abuse of these
machines or any cans or bottles littering our property will result in the machines being pulled from student use.
The office will not give change or refunds for any reason (drinks, bus, field trips, etc.). Students purchasing items
from the machines in violation of this policy will have their items confiscated and be subject to further disciplinary
action. Use all vending machines at your own risk.
DISCIPLINE
Discipline Policy
The goal of disciplining students is to modify student behavior so they can be successful in school. All after
school detentions (ASD), in-school suspensions (ISS), out-of-school suspensions (OSS), and/or expulsions will
be initiated by an administrator.
The teacher is in charge of the classroom and is responsible for normal classroom discipline. Students will
comply with the established classroom behavioral expectations. The teacher may contact the parent, assign a
detention, rotate a student to another classroom, and/or refer the student to the team in order to change the
disruptive behavior. Teachers can assign their own detentions and students are expected to serve those
detentions in the teacher‟s room or in the team detention room.
Behavior identified as extreme and disruptive will be referred to the administration. An administrator will resolve
the problem with a conference with the student, team action, lunch detention, parent conference, student behavior
logs or contracts ,ASD, ISS, OSS, and/or expulsion.
Some students may have behavior plans that guide their discipline procedures.
Expectations for Behavior at School
The types of behavior that occur in the halls establish the climate of the school. Passing period is the time to go
from one room to the next, to use the restroom and go to the students‟ locker.
The following behavior is not acceptable in any part of the building:
Running
Yelling
Pushing/shoving
Loitering
Disrespectful language
Horseplay or similar types of behavior
Personal contact or display of affection
Profane language
Fighting
Lack of respect to staff and students
Walking in groups
Blocking the hallway
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Team Conference Concerning Student Behavior
Teams may conduct team-student-parent conferences as one of the steps to correct inappropriate chronic
behavior or excessive rotations from classes. In an effort to correct student behavior teams may:
restrict student passing periods
self-contain the student for one or more days
restrict the student from team activities
The team leader is responsible for informing the appropriate assistant principal and contacting the parent about
the conference.
Detentions/Detention Room
The detention room is for office assigned detentions, tardies, loitering, hallway misbehavior and dress code
violations. Students are issued a pink copy of the detention slip and are expected to share the slip with their
parents. When a student is assigned a detention, she/he will report to the detention room before he/she goes to
the cafeteria for lunch. Students in the detention room will eat lunch in the detention room. In the detention room
there is no talking. Students must follow the detention room rules or more serious consequences will be
assigned.
After School Detention (ASD)
After school detention is assigned after 10 lunch/recess detentions have been issued in a semester. After school
detention is held on designated days after school from 3:15 – 4:45 pm. Students who are assigned an after
school detention will be notified at least 24 hours in advance via notification sent home with student.
Failure to serve an after school detention will result in more serious consequences such as In School Suspension.
In School Suspension (ISS)
ISS will be used as a consequence after other intervention strategies have been tried and the student has failed
to correct the behavior, and for serious infractions. Students assigned to ISS are to report to the cafeteria and wait
for the ISS supervisor to pick them up. They will need to follow ISS rules and serve respectfully. Failure to serve
successfully will result in more serious consequences.
Out of School Suspensions (OSS)
Certain actions by students are subject to out of school suspension. These include but are not limited to:
Fighting during school, on a bus or at a bus stop
Fighting on the way to and from school when the disruptions carry over to the school environment or are in
line of the sight of school or if Coleman students are at the scene of the fight
Assault/aggravated assault
Battery/aggravated battery
Inciting a disturbance
Theft/Stealing
Vandalizing/destruction of property
Extortion
Possession or use of drugs/alcohol
Possession or use of cigarettes, chewing tobacco, matches, lighters
Possession of explosive or incendiary devices and/or fireworks
Bullying/Harassment
Gang-related Activities (handshakes, graffiti, etc.)
Sexual harassment
Threatening others
Running from an adult
Disrespect to an adult
Chronic misbehavior
Constant disruptive behavior
Defiance of authority
Foul or profane language or gestures
Others as deemed necessary by the administration
Students who are suspended from school are not allowed on Coleman school grounds or adjoining property, or
on any other Wichita school property, nor may they attend any school function.
Expulsions
Expellable offenses include but are not limited to:
A student who brings to school, or has been in possession of a weapon, including any firearm or replica
firearm at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall receive a mandatory expulsion
from the school district for 186 school days. (BOE Policy #1466)
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Possession of a dangerous weapon other than a firearm or realistic replica firearm at school, on school
property, or at a school supervised activity.
Any student who is found to have committed assault and/or battery upon any school district staff member at
school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall receive a mandatory expulsion from the
school district for 186 school days. (BOE Policy #1462.)
Any student who is selling or trafficking drugs, drug paraphernalia and/or other controlled substances at
school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall receive a mandatory expulsion for 186
school days. (BOE Policy #1465)
Possession or use of alcoholic beverages, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and/or other controlled substances at
school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity.
Chronic misbehavior at school.
Those events that lead to a suspension could result in an expulsion.
Sexual Harassment of Pupils states that “USD 259 will not tolerate sexual harassment of a pupil by another
pupil, employee, or others. Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action against any pupil or
employee involved, including possible expulsion of the pupil and termination of the employee.” (BOE Policy
#1116)
Bullying
DRESS CODE
COLEMAN COUGAR STANDARDIZED DRESS EXPECTATIONS
TOPS
Colors: White, Black, Dark Blue (Navy), Dark Green (Hunter), Cougar Orange (Bright Orange)
All tops must be solid color, logo no larger than a quarter
Shirts must be able to remain tucked in at all times
Hooded clothing items are not allowed
Long-sleeved t-shirts and thermals are not allowed unless it is a Coleman spirit shirt
Undershirts – Must be a top dress code color
Allowable Styles:
Polo shirt – must have collar, no more than two buttons undone
Oxford dress shirt – must have collar, long or short sleeved
Blouse – must have collar, long or short sleeved
Sweaters/Sweatshirt – crew, V-neck or buttoned sweater
Turtleneck
Coleman spirit shirt
BOTTOMS
Colors: Khaki (Tan), Dark Blue (Navy), Black
All bottoms must be solid color, logo no larger than a quarter
No blue jeans
No athletic or sweat pants/shorts
Pants/slacks with belt loops must be worn with a belt
No sagging pants/slacks
Pants/slacks cannot drag the floor
Allowable Styles:
Pants/Slacks - fit at the waist
Shorts – No more than 3” above knee
Skirts/Jumpers/Dresses – No more than 3” above knee (even if leggings are worn), shorts must be worn
underneath skirts
Leggings – may be worn under skirts in place of shorts, must be a bottom dress code color
SHOES
Should provide adequate support and safety
No flip-flops, house shoes, or shoes with wheels
General Expectations
Student ID‟s must be worn on a lanyard around the neck or clipped to the shirt collar.
Coats/jackets, hats, backpacks, and purses are to be kept in lockers during the school day
Bandanas, bandana prints, head coverings, sunglasses, and combs/picks are not to be worn
Headbands must be a dress code color and no greater than 1” width, no sports/sweat headbands.
Chains, wallet chains, or spiked apparel are not allowed.
Jewelry, socks, belts/buckles, hair styles, tattoos may not detract from the learning environment.
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Students not in compliance with dress code may be asked to change clothes or call home for a change. Students
may be asked to wait in in-school suspension until a change is brought from home. Students are subject to
detentions for dress code violations. Repeated violations of the dress code are subject to more severe disciplinary
actions.
Administration will make the final decision regarding any dress code violation.
If you need financial assistance for clothing please contact our Social Worker at 973-6666 or the United Way help
line at 211.
COLEMAN COUGAR NON-STANDARDIZED DRESS EXPECTATIONS
Coleman Middle School has non-standardized dress expectations for free dress down days and other school
events not requiring adherence to the dress code. It is expected that students make choices with dignity, selfrespect,
and common sense in determining appropriate dress on these occasions. Any student unsure if
something conforms to non-standardized dress expectations should check with an administrator before wearing it.
Specific non-standardized dress expectations are listed below.
Student ID‟s must be worn on a lanyard around the neck or clipped to the shirt collar.
Clothing may not display or promote profanity, alcohol, drugs, gang association, sex, racist, ethnic, or
sexist slurs, or derogatory statements of any kind. Any question as to the appropriateness of the message
will be left to the discretion of the administration.
Clothing must cover both shoulders and upper chest, and must be long enough to cover skin at the waist.
No see-through clothing, shirts with no sides, low cut shirts, tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, bare mid-riff,
back-outs, or spaghetti straps will be permitted.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses may be no more than 3” above knee
No sagging jeans/pants/slacks
Coats/jackets, hats, backpacks, and purses are to be kept in lockers during the school day
Hooded clothing items are not allowed
Bandanas, bandana prints, head coverings, sunglasses, and combs/picks are not to be worn
Headbands must be a dress code color and no greater than 1” width, no sports/sweat headbands
Chains, wallet chains, or spiked apparel is not allowed
Shoes should provide adequate support and safety
No flip-flops, house shoes, or shoes with wheels
Students not in compliance with non-standardized dress expectations will be asked to change clothes or call
home for a change. Students may be asked to wait in in-school suspension until a change is brought from home.
Students are subject to detentions for violating non-standardized dress expectations.
Administration will make the final decision regarding any non-standardized dress violation.
Student Photo ID Cards
Student safety is of primary importance. We use photo ID cards at Coleman Middle School to help us identify
students. In addition to identification, student ID cards are used as library cards and lunch cards. Expectations
regarding the use of and care for these cards is listed below:
Student ID cards must be displayed at all times during the school day. The ID must be displayed on a lanyard
around the neck or on a clip attached to the shirt collar.
Students are responsible for keeping track of and securing their own ID card.
ID cards must never be written on, marked on, scratched, defaced, cut, or mutilated in any way. This applies
to both the front and back of the ID card.
ID cards that have been written on, marked on, scratched, defaced, cut, or mutilated must be given to
administration and a new one purchased the next school day.
Lost ID cards must be replaced with the purchase of a new one the next school day.
Students must never have in their possession another student‟s ID card. Found ID cards must be promptly
submitted to a staff member.
Replacement ID cards and lanyards may be purchased in E Office daily: ID cards cost $2.50 and lanyards cost
$2.50.
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Temporary Student ID Cards
Students without their ID card must promptly report to A Office for a temporary ID card and lanyard. Each
issuance of a temporary ID results in a lunch/recess detention. Expectations regarding the use of and care for
these cards is the same as stated above. These temporary ID cards and lanyards are picked up from students
during the last period of the day. If a student does not have his/her temporary ID and lanyard picked up, it is
his/her responsibility to return it to A Office before exiting the building that day.
Failure to adhere to these expectations will result in administrative disciplinary action.
HALLWAY BEHAVIOR
Hallway Expectations
A safe and orderly environment in any school is of primary importance. During each of Coleman‟s many passing
periods in a day, over 600 students are moving from one class to the next. Students that walk at a respectful
pace, remain in motion with a focus on arriving to class on time, and use quiet voices contribute to orderly passing
periods. However, students that run, congregate with others, stop to visit, pass notes, shout, push and shove, and
engage in horseplay can quickly contribute to a chaotic environment. We at Coleman are committed to providing
all students with safe and orderly passing periods. Therefore, any student failing to meet hallway expectations will
be firmly addressed.
Those who disregard these expectations are subject to in-school or out-of-school suspension.
We will not tolerate a willful violation of these rules at any time, for any reason.
Specifically, students are expected to:
‣ Use quiet, respectful voices
‣ Walk at a respectful pace
‣ Remain in motion. Do not stop to visit or congregate with others.
‣ Never engage in horseplay.
‣ Keep hands and feet to themselves.
Hall Passes
A student should NEVER be in the hall without a properly displayed ID badge and his/her student Planner opened
to the signed pass page. If students are released late from a class, they MUST obtain a pass from that teacher in
order to avoid being counted tardy to the next class. It is the student‟s responsibility to obtain a pass if they leave
a classroom.
Hall Sweeps
Hall sweeps will be conducted by the administration and teachers to reinforce the importance of students being in
class on time. Students in halls without a pass during a "sweep" will be given a lunch detention. If a student is
chronically tardy to class, other disciplinary action including a parent conference and /or self-containment in a
classroom will occur.
HEALTH SERVICES
If a student becomes ill in school, he should request a pass from the teacher to see the nurse. Students who are
ill MUST call home from the nurse’s office. Students should not leave the building without authorization from
the nurse. If the nurse is not in, students are to report to the E-hall office.
Policy restricts school personnel from giving students any medication, including aspirin. Prescribed medication is
given at school only upon a written request from both the parent/guardian and the student‟s attending physician.
These written requests are required before administration of either short term or maintenance medication is
allowed. Students must have received one dose of medication without an adverse reaction prior to any doses
given at school. We also ask that parents notify the school nurse if there are health conditions that may require
attention, such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc…
Immunizations must be current.
LOCKERS
Sharing lockers or locker combinations is not permitted. Students should never have belongings of another
student in his/her locker. Students caught sharing lockers or locker combinations will be subject to administrative
disciplinary action. Lockers must be locked at all times. Students may use their lockers only during locker
allowance times.
LOST AND FOUND
Items that have been found are kept in the A-hall office for a period of time. If you have lost an item, come to the
A-hall office to retrieve that item. Items not claimed are donated to charity at the end of the school year.
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PUPIL INFORMATION
It is the parent‟s responsibility to inform the school immediately if there is a change in address, telephone number,
place of employment, or emergency telephone number. This information is critical in times of emergency. We
will only release a student to a person listed on the Pupil Information Form.
STUDENT BULLETIN
The bulletin is read each morning via the intercom. Students are expected to listen to the morning bulletin to gain
information about the day, important information and activities.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
A number of opportunities exist for students to become involved in leadership responsibilities at Coleman Middle
School. Below is a list of some of the leadership activities that students can participate in. For more information
call the school and ask for the sponsor of the program(s) you are interested in.
Student Council (STUCO)
AVID Ambassadors
Principal Advisory Council (PAC)
Student Coaches
Student Mentors
Cougar Delegates
TELEPHONE USE
The office telephone is a business phone and should not be used by students except for important matters during
the school day. Students who become ill may ask permission to see the nurse and may use the phone in the
nurse‟s office if necessary. Students are not allowed to use cellular phones at school.
TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are furnished by the school district and are rented at the beginning of the year. A student who loses or
damages a book while it is checked out to him/her will be expected to pay for it within one week of the loss. A
replacement will be issued after payment has been made. It is the responsibility of the student to identify
upon issuance any damage to the textbook; otherwise, the student assumes responsibility for that
damage at the end of the year when books are returned.
The student‟s name and the teacher‟s name who issued the textbook MUST be inside the front of the book in the
designated area. This will facilitate return of lost or misplaced books.
VISITORS
Parents, guests, and visitors are to report to the E hall office when they enter the building. If they sign in to visit a
classroom, they will be given a visitors badge. Former students will not be allowed to visit school during the
school day. Students may not have a sibling or a student from another school visit or attend school with them.
WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
If a student is withdrawing from school, a parent should notify the office prior to the student‟s last day of
attendance. The student will carry a withdrawal (exit) card and check out with each teacher, the bookkeeper, and
the librarian. The student will need to return books to the appropriate teachers or to the office.
SUMMARIES OF A FEW BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES
FOR FULL BOE POLICIES PLEASE VISIT THE DISTRICT WEB SITE
www.usd259.org
P1116 SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF PUPILS
USD 259 will not tolerate sexual harassment of a pupil by another pupil, employee, or others. Violation of this policy shall
result in disciplinary action against any pupil or employee involved, including possible expulsion of the pupil and termination of
the employee.
Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes
sexual harassment when (1)submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term of the pupil‟s academic
opportunities, (2)submission to or rejection of such conduct by a pupil is used as a basis for academic decisions affecting such
pupil, or (3)such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the pupil‟s school performance or it creates
an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment whether or not the person engaging in the conduct intends to
create that effect.
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P1119 HARASSMENT OF PUPILS BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR
DISABILITY
USD 259 will not tolerate harassment or intimidation of a pupil based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or
disability by another pupil, employee or others. Pupils and employees who violate this policy shall, after proper investigation,
be subject to sanctions including possible suspension and/or expulsion of the pupil and termination of the employee.
P1232 ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTERS, NETWORKS, INTERNET, ELECTRONIC MAIL, AND OTHER ONLINE
SERVICES-STUDENTS
Students are responsible for good behavior on computers, networks, the Internet, or other online services just as they are in a
classroom or a school hallway. General school rules for behavior and communications apply. Administrators, teachers, and
other appropriate district employees will decide what inappropriate use is. Violations of this policy may result in
disciplinary or legal action including, but not limited to, restrictions or loss of network access and/or suspension or
expulsion from school and/or criminal prosecution under appropriate local, state, and federal laws.
P1462 PUPIL BEHAVIOR-ASSAULT AND/OR BATTERY OF STAFF MEMBER
Any pupil who is found to have committed battery upon any school district staff member at school, on school property, or at a
school supervised activity, shall receive a mandatory expulsion from the school district for 186 days.
Any pupil who is found to have committed assault upon any school district staff member at school, on school property, or at a
school supervised activity, shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the school district for 186
days.
P1464 PUPIL BEHAVIOR-REGULATIONS
Each pupil is held responsible for his/her personal actions. The right to attend a Wichita Public School carries with it the
obligation to maintain acceptable behavior.
The use of Personal Electronic Devices (PED‟s) by pupils during the school day is prohibited. These devices must be powered
off and kept out of sight during the school day. Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their
cellular telephones and other PED‟s. The Wichita Board of Education shall not assume responsibility or liability for the theft,
loss, or damage to a cellular phone or other PED, nor does it assume responsibility for the unauthorized use of any device.
A pupil who steals, maliciously destroys, or defaces school property will be expected to make restitution as part of
the penalty for such action. Malicious destruction cases may also be referred to the police under the Kansas School Law.
Students who violate this policy and the associated regulations shall be deemed to have created a disruption to the
instructional environment and are subject to appropriate disciplinary actions.
P1465 ALCOLHOL, DRUGS, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Any pupil who intends to or is selling, manufacturing or trafficking (as defined in AIP #1) alcoholic beverages, drugs,
drug paraphernalia, inhalants and/or other controlled or uncontrolled substances, such as, but not limited to, over
the counter medications or unauthorized prescription drugs, or any pupil who possesses such substances in an
amount that exceeds the reasonable personal need of the average user of the substance possessed (as determined
in accordance with AIP #2), at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall receive a
mandatory expulsion from the Wichita Public Schools for 186 school days.
Students that appear to be under the influence of a controlled substance or are in possession of a controlled substance or any
drug paraphernalia may receive a short term 10 day suspension and given the option to meet with a community source to
discuss the pupil‟s problem with drugs/alcohol. Upon receipt of written documentation that the pupil is complying with such
agency‟s recommended action, a suspension imposed under AIP #1 shall immediately be revoked and the pupil allowed back
in school.
P1466 POSSESSION OR USE OF WEAPONS
Any pupil who is found to have brought or to have been in possession of a weapon, as defined in K.S.A. 72-89a01,
including any firearm or replica firearm at school, on school property, or at a school-supervised activity shall receive
a mandatory expulsion from the school district for 186 school days.
Any pupil who is found to have brought or to have been in possession of any article (as defined in AIP 1c) or who uses any
article (as defined in AIP 1d) to inflict bodily harm or to place a person(s) in fear of bodily harm at school, on school property,
or at a school sponsored activity shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the school district for
186 school days.
P1469 SEARCH AND SEIZURE-SCHOOL FACILITIES
The pupil has exclusive control over his/her locker, desk, workstation, and other similar assigned areas of school property as
against other pupils; but such possession is not exclusive as against the school and its official. When a suspicion arises that
a pupil is involved in illegal, illicit, or disruptive behavior, the Principal has the authority to conduct a search and
confiscate items considered illegal, illicit, disruptive, or a general nuisance to the educational process.
P1470 SEARCH AND SEIZURE-PUPILS AND THEIR PERSONAL POSSESSIONS
The pupil has exclusive control over his/her locker, desk, workstation, and other similar assigned areas of school property as
against other pupils; but such possession is not exclusive as against the school and its official. When a reasonable suspicion
arises that use or possession of a pupil’s property is illegal, illicit, disruptive, or a danger to the general welfare of
pupils and staff, a search may be made of the pupil’s person or personal property.
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MLA Format Guide
Book
Example
Website
Example
Database
Example
Author’s last name, Author’s first name. Title of Book. Publishing City: Publishing
Company, Copyright Date. Medium of Publication.
Hollowell, Mary. Reading is Fun. Wichita, KS: Scholastic Publishers, 2010. Print.
Editor, Author, or Compiler’s Name. “Title of Individual Page.” Name of Website.
Copyright Date. Medium of Publication. Date of Access.
The SMART Foundation. “The Power of Technology.” SMART Industries. 2010. Web. 25 August
2010.
Author or Editor. “Title of Article.” Title of Publication, Publication Date: Page
Number(s). Database Name. Web. Date of Access.
Friend, Robert. “The Next Big Thing.” Sports Illustrated 25 Sept. 2005: 12-13. EbscoHost. Web. 13
April 2010.
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