bueker handbook

The mission of the Marshall Public School District is to prepare, assist, and graduate self-motivated, industrious, and critically thinking individuals who demonstrate lifelong learning and are committed to serving others in a global society.

BUEKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

COMMITMENT STATEMENTS

1. We will promote authentic learning and teaching.

2. We will provide students with the support needed for higher achievement.

3. We will participate in focused professional development to improve student achievement.

4. We will cultivate a safe environment that promotes freedom with responsibility.

5. We will communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and the community.

6. We will collaborate to promote student achievement.

School Calendar 2008 - 2009
August 6-7	Registration
August 11-14	In-Service Week
August 18	First Day
September 1	Labor Day / No School
September 4	In-Service / No School
September 5	Progress Report – 3 week
September 26	Progress Report – 6 week
October 17	End First Quarter
October 21	BMS Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00 – 7:00)
October 23	BMS P/T Conferences (1:00 – 7:00) /Early Dismissal – 12:30
October 24	NO SCHOOL
November 14	Progress Report – 3 week
November 26	Early Dismissal – 12:30
November 27 – 28	Thanksgiving Break
December 5	Progress Report – 6 week
December 19	End Second Quarter / Early Dismissal – 12:30
Dec. 22 – Jan. 2	Winter Break
January 5	School Resumes
January 19	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / NO SCHOOL
January 23	Progress Report – 3 week
February 13	Progress Report – 6 week
February 16	President’s Day / NO SCHOOL
March 6	End Third Quarter
March 10	BMS Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00 – 7:00)
March 12	BMS P/T Conferences (1:00 – 7:00) /Early Dismissal – 12:30
March 13	NO SCHOOL
March 20	NO SCHOOL
March 27	Progress Report 3 week
April 9	Early Dismissal
April 10 - 13	Spring Break
April 17	Progress Report – 6 week
May 1	Progress Report
May 15	End Second Semester / Last Day
Make-Up Days (in order) May 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Staff

Aholt, Janice – Special Services

Lines, Cheryl – Vocal Music

Allen, Velma – Technology Education

Lines, Kevin – Orchestra/Music

Angelhow, Susan – 7^th/8^th Counselor

McWhirt, Kristen – Art

Backes, Jan – 8^th Com. Arts/Soc. St.

McDannald, Brandon – Band/Music

Berger, Katie – 6^th Science/Com. Arts

Mullins, Renee – Special Services

Berry, Karen – 8^th Com. Arts/Soc. St.

Narron, Suzan – Special Services

Blumhorst, Beth - 7^th Communication Arts

Papreck, Kathy – 8^th Science

Bryan, Janet - 6^th Social Studies

Phillips, Lynn – 7^th Social Studies

Buck, Jill – 7^th Com. Arts/Soc. St.

Reid, Travis – 8^th Math

Cash, Marcy – Special Services

Reiff, Sarah – 5^th Grade

Chase, Beth – Library Media Specialist

Reimund, Pam - ESL

Crawford, Caleb – 5^th Grade

Richardson, Laura – HOME/Art

Dehn, Leanna – 8^th Math

Rogers, Heidi – 6^th Math

Del Rosario, Don – Speech Therapy

Schulte, Brandy - Secretary

Dusenberry, Erek – Boys’ Physical Education

Smith, Melody – Diagnostician

Farris, Disa – GATE

Solomon, Ronna – 5^th Grade

Gibler, Karen – 5^th Grade

Stevens, Michael – 8^th Science

Glassmaker, Kelly – Special Services

Taylor, Jasmine – 7^th Math

Gray, Julie – 5^th/6^th Counselor

Untiedt, Debbie – Secretary

Hare, Jacque – 6^th Science

Van Buskirk, Amy - Secretary

Hutchinson, Maria – 6^th Communication Arts

Van Winkle, Justin – 7^th Science

Kelly, Elaine – 5^th Grade

Welch, Lari – 7^th Science

Kennedy, Beverly – 5^th Grade

Whitney, Matt – 7^th Math

Lark, Gentry – Girls’ Physical Education

Wright, Aaron – Special Services

Leicher, Lori – 5^th Grade

Wright, Sarah – 6^th Math/Com. Arts

Lemmons, Janet – Special Services

Yung, Angel – 6^th Soc. Studies/Com Arts

Lewis, Jane – 8^th Social Studies

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS

If school must be closed for bad weather or any emergency, students and parents should listen to the local radio station, KMMO, for school closing announcements.

BELL SCHEDULES

The first bell rings at 7:35. Students who wish to eat breakfast will be dismissed to the cafeteria and students who wish to go outside will be dismissed to the playground (from the gymnasium at 7:35).

Students are allowed three minutes between classes. Lunch breaks are staggered throughout the lunch period from 11:00 to 12:56.

Bell Schedule
1^st	8:00 – 8:50
2^nd	8:53 – 9:43
3^rd	9:46 – 10:36
4^th	10:39 – 11:29
5^th	11:32 – 12:56
6^th	12:58 – 1:49
7^th	1:52 – 2:42
Home Room	2:45 – 3:00


Lunch Shifts
Grade	Begins - Ends
5	11:00 - 11:27

6	11:29 – 11:56

7	11:58 – 12:25

8	12:27 – 12:56

BUILDING PROCEDURES

ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL

Students are asked not to come to school before 7:35 a.m. unless they ride a bus or prior arrangements have been made through the office. Students must report directly to the gym upon arriving to school. Students are dismissed from the gym at 7:35 if they wish to eat breakfast or go outside. At 7:51 students are dismissed to class.

ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL

Regular attendance is expected of every student. Whenever it is necessary for a student to be absent, the parents/guardians should call the school (886-6833) AFTER 7:15 a.m./BEFORE 8:00 a.m. or as soon as possible on the day that the student is absent.

ABSENCES

Absences are divided into the following four categories: excused, avoidable, truant, and medical. If a call cannot be made on the day of an absence, a note to the office should be sent with the student on the day of his/her return to school. Assignments may not be made up if a student is truant or has been suspended (OSS). If an absence is classified as avoidable (trips, hunting, hair appointments, etc.), a parent or guardian must notify the school prior to the absence and make arrangements with the teachers for make-up work. Absences of more than 10 days, whether or not they are in succession, must be authorized by a physician or administrator, or the absence may be treated as truancy. After 15 absences, a letter may be sent to the proper authorities.

MAKE-UP POLICY FOR ABSENCES

STUDENTS are responsible for making up school work. We will only be sending make-up work home through the office if students have absences of a week (5 days) or more, in succession.

If a student has an excused absence for any period of time, the student should see his/her teachers upon return to develop a plan to complete any missed work.

However, if a child has a planned absence in advance, the make-up plan should be “set” before the child is absent. For example, if a family trip is planned, the homework plan must be taken care of BEFORE the trip.

TARDINESS

Students who arrive late to school should report to the office for a tardy slip before reporting to class. If the tardy is to be excused, a parent or guardian should send a signed, written excuse or call the school.

Excused tardiness during the school day requires prior written permission of a teacher or a written excuse signed by another teacher or administrator. If tardiness becomes excessive, disciplinary action may be taken.

LEAVING THE BUILDING

Once students have arrived, they are not to leave the building or school grounds for any reason without first receiving permission. All students leaving school during the school day must sign out in the office. If a student returns to school, he/she must sign in at the office and get an admit slip to class.

BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS

Bicycles are not to be ridden on school sidewalks or grounds and should be parked immediately in bicycle racks upon arrival at school. All bicycles should be locked, as the school assumes no responsibility for losses or damages. Skateboards should not be brought to school.

CAFETERIA

BMS uses identification numbers and a computerized system to monitor student lunch accounts. Money should be deposited into the student’s account on a weekly or monthly basis, and it is necessary to maintain a positive balance in the account. Students who fail to maintain a positive balance will be put on the debt list and may have limited lunch choice.

Lunch prices are $1.50 for students ($.40 reduced) and $2.00 for adults. Breakfast is provided for students at an additional charge of $1.00 ($.30 reduced) between 7:35 and 7:51 a.m.

Students are expected to use good manners, follow basic rules, and keep disruption to a minimum while in the cafeteria. Inappropriate behavior during breakfast or lunch may result in assigned seating.

DEBTS

Debts incurred throughout the school year must be paid. This includes registration fees, library fines, lost and damaged books or other school property, and debts owed for physical education activities, electives, exploratory classes, lunch, etc

LOCKERS

Students are assigned lockers. All books and personal items, when not in use, are to be kept in these lockers. No book bags may be used during the school day. Combination locks may be used by students, and the combinations must be given to the office in case of problems. Visits to lockers should be planned so a student will not be late to classes.

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks are issued by classroom teachers. Students are responsible for these books until they are returned. Each book is given a rating according to its condition. If the book is returned damaged, a fine will be assessed by the teacher based on the rating condition of the book when it was issued to the student. Students who lose books will be charged a standard fee.

STUDENT SUPPLIES

Vending machines are located in the cafeteria for use during lunch or with staff permission. The following supplies are available: notebooks $.75, pens $.25, novelty pens $.50, pencils $.25, and mechanical pencils $.50.

LOST AND FOUND

All articles that are found, including books, should be taken to the office. Students who have lost items should check in with the office periodically. It is recommended that names be placed on all gym equipment, and students are discouraged from bringing valuable personal items to school. The lost and found box is cleaned periodically, and students are given notice. Students will not be reimbursed for discarded items.

VISITORS

Visitors, especially parents, are always welcome. All visitors to the building should enter through the middle door on Odell Street, sign in at the Assistant Principal’s office, and pick up a visitor’s pass. If needing to visit a classroom/teacher, please make prior arrangements with the teacher to avoid possible distractions to class time.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Fire, tornado, earthquake, intruder, and other drills have been established to help prevent injuries and chaos in the case of emergencies. Teachers will escort students to designated areas in case of such emergencies. Crises management plans have also been established in the case of other emergencies. In any type of school-wide emergency, only parents or legal guardians will be allowed to take the children from school after an all-clear has been declared by the proper authorities.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

Any student who is moving out of the Marshall School District should report to the office prior to moving. Each teacher on the student’s schedule must sign and post the current grade of the student on the official withdrawal sheet. Textbooks and other materials that are the property of BMS should be returned before the student leaves. Transcripts will not be forwarded without payment or return.

SCHOOL NURSE

Ramona Green

The school nurse is to be utilized for first aid service. She will be at BMS from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. daily. When it is necessary for a student to see her, a hall pass must be obtained from a teacher or administrator. The nurse will then make proper arrangements with parents and the office for further action. Students should not be sent to the nurse during her lunch time, 1:00-1:30 p.m. In case of an emergency, students may report to the office.

Giving medication to students during school hours is discouraged and restricted to necessary medication that cannot be given on an alternative schedule. It should not be necessary to give more than one dose of medication during a seven-hour day. Your doctor may be able to schedule all doses of medication to be taken at home. Exceptions should be arranged with school personnel.

Prescription medication will only be administered if in the original bottle with label affixed by pharmacist or physician. Over-the-counter medications will only be given if accompanied by a parent’s request and must be in the original container. Please pick up the necessary forms for medication administration from the school nurse or secretary. This form must be completed before your child can be given any medication by school personnel. All medications must be provided by parent/guardian.

The administration of the medicine to a student, when the above conditions have been met, shall be limited to the school nurse or other designated person(s). All medication shall be kept in the nurse’s office. The parents/guardians of the student must assume responsibility for informing school personnel of any change in the student’s health or change in medication.

Note: Class trips/Medical concerns

When taking trips away from school grounds, parents bear the responsibility of informing the school nurse of any special medical needs. This information must also be noted on the Emergency Medical/Field Trip Approval form, so that staff is aware of concerns/procedures to be followed for any special medical needs.

CURRICULUM

GRADE CARDS / PROGRESS REPORTS

Official grade cards are issued two times a year. These will be sent home with the students at the end of 1^st and 2^nd quarters. Progress reports are issued every three weeks. Students are responsible for taking grade cards and progress reports home to their parents/guardians.

Grading Scale
A	100 - 96
A-	95 -90
B+	89 - 87
B	86 – 83
B-	82 – 80
C+	79 – 77
C	76 – 73
C-	72 – 70
D+	69 – 67
D	66 – 63
D-	62 – 60
F	59 - 0
P	Passing
INC	Incomplete

HONOR ROLL

To recognize outstanding academic achievement, an honor roll has been established. A list of students achieving either the A or B honor roll is sent to the local media, as well as displayed at BMS at the end of each semester. A= 4.00 to 3.55 (w/ no C’s or below), B= 3.54 to 2.55 (w/ no D’s or below). To further recognize this achievement, the students will be recognized at the end of the school year at the grade-level awards assemblies.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Administrators, teachers, and counselors at all grade levels consistently recognize students for academic achievement, exemplary effort, improvement, and good citizenship. Achievement in many areas is publicized throughout the school and in the local media. Incentives may be provided to encourage all students to work to their full potential.

PROMOTION AND RETENTION POLICIES

Any student who receives more than two semester F’s may be a candidate for retention. These students will be required to attend summer school. Any student required to attend summer school who is not successful in completing the summer school session may be retained. All retentions are subject to administrative review.

CONFERENCES WITH PARENTS

Conferences are scheduled in the fall and spring. Conferences are held with homeroom teachers or special education teachers. Information regarding conference scheduling is sent home in advance so parents may express preferences as to scheduling times.

GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Julie Gray (5-6) & Susan Angelhow (7-8)

Some of the major areas of service provided by the counselors are the following: individual, small group, and crisis counseling; orientation and registration of students; referral resources for parents and outside counseling agents; individual and group testing; individual class presentations; and parent/student/teacher conference consulting.

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

The library/media center is open daily from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Students may use the resources before school, with their language arts classes at a regularly scheduled time, or at other arranged times for group or individual study and research.

EXPLORATORY CLASSES

Explo’s (exploratory classes) are classes that give students in seventh grade the opportunity to explore different types of subjects and activities

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Every student, unless exempt by a WRITTEN ORDER FROM A DOCTOR, is required by Missouri School Law to take physical education. All students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades should have suitable gym clothes and tennis shoes. Students in fifth grade will wear school clothes for physical education, but must have tennis shoes.

ESL PROGRAM

The purpose of the ESL program is to identify all Language Minority (LM) students within the district and establish their language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. A Language Minority student is any student who speaks, understands, or has been exposed to a language other than English in the home. The program monitors the performance of LM students to insure their academic performance continues to meet grade-level expectations.

The ESL program also provides instructional assistance to LM students who have been identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP). LEP students are learners who are identified as still in the process of acquiring English as an additional language. The students may not read, write, speak, or understand English with the same facility as their classmates. Specific guidelines for the identification, service, and evaluation of LEP students are found in the ESL Policy Manual and Handbook.

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