Students are responsible for knowing the rules and expectations in the Student Handbook. Please see the link below if you or your student has not read the handbook.
1. Wear uniform with pride and adhere to the uniform policy according to the student handbook.
2. Be involved- attend meetings and after school events, be part of our clubs- this is your school.
3. Study for tests, complete assigned work and do his/ her homework.
4. Be on time each and every day- “15 Minute Rule.”
5. Get the planner signed every day.
6. Come to school clean daily.
7. Clean up after him/ herself and help keep our school clean both inside and out.
8. Accept consequences for his/her actions.
9. Adhere immediately to “give me five” call for silence.
10. Keep hands and feet to him/ herself.
11. Walk on the right side of the hallway in a quiet, calm manner while moving around campus.
12. Not use inappropriate language.
13. Say “please” and “thank you” and will write a “thank you note” whenappropriate.
14. Say “ma’am” and “sir” when responding to anyadult.
15. Hold open doors for others.
16. Offer to help others by asking them “can I help you?”
17. Say “good morning” each day to the adults in the building.
18. Not walk between adults who are speaking.
19. When listening to someone speak, give them eye contact and do not talk while someone else is talking.
20. Say, “I’m sorry” when my actions hurt others and do not do it again.
21. Not spread, start rumors or engage in gossip.
22. Use kind words by being respectful each and every day.
23. Not argue with adults.
24. Be respectful during the pledge of allegiance and the moment of silence.
25. Show character and be a leader at all times!
Many of these come directly from the student handbook.
Students should come to school prepared to learn, ask questions, and make the most of each and every moment. As a team, we will challenge each other, explore new ideas, and find solutions to problems or situations created in class. The student’s role is an important part of the learning process and I ask that each student participate completely. In order to succeed, each student must try their best, add to discussions appropriately, stay on task, and listen.
1st Infraction - Student will receive a warning and asked to get back on task
2nd Infraction - Teacher will put a check in student planner
3rd Infraction - Discipline referral
Water is allowed in the classroom, as long as it has a top. Mints are allowed. However, if they become a distraction, I’ll take them. NO OTHER FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED, including gum!
All of work and activities completed in this class will be graded.
Grades will be posted weekly in FOCUS.
Classwork/homework: 15%
Formative Assessments: 25%
Summative Assessments 60%
Homework assignments will be posted on the board or emailed to students. Students are expected to write the assignment in their planner each day. Homework is expected to be completed and turned in the day after it is assigned unless another date is specified. I do not accept late classwork or homework. If your assignment is not complete and in class on the day that it is due, you will receive a zero.
A child who does not complete class work in class may have to complete this work in addition to homework. Assignments must be completed on time and be properly written. The only acceptable excuse for incomplete homework is the student’s illness or a written note stating an emergency, which prevented homework from being done. If a student fails to bring in homework, he/she should complete it for the following day. Teachers keep daily records of homework assignments, which are used in determining quarterly grades. Always complete work, even if it is already late. The information will show up eventually.
I update my website weekly. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to know what you missed and complete the work. If your absence is unexcused, the highest grade that you can earn on an assignment, including tests and quizzes, is a 60%. Make sure your parents excuse your absences.
For projects, your grade will be reduced by 30% if 1 day late and 50% if 2 days late. On the third day, the grade will be a ZERO for that assignment.
Whether you copy an assignment from a classmate or the internet (yes, I check!), I will find out, and the penalties will be severe. Plagiarized work will receive a grade of ZERO and a discipline referral and a makeup assignment will not be given.
Homework, assignments, and other class materials can be found on my website.. Please feel free to contact me via email using the information at the top of the page. I send out an email at the beginning of each week with information for my classroom, as well as the homework assignments. If your child needs extra assistance, please let them know they have the following options: ask for help during class, send an email, request help before/after school.
Excused Absences: Students are expected to make up all work missed during excused absences. The student must contact the teacher on the first day back in school in order to make arrangements to make up the work. Missed classwork and homework is to be made up on a 1:1 ratio. If the student is absent one day, he/she has one day to make up homework or classwork. If the student is absent two days, he/she has two days to make up the missed classwork or homework, and so on. The teacher and/or the principal may grant additional time for making up work if warranted by the individual situation. Teachers have the prerogative to require a student on school or administrative leave to complete work assigned in advance of the leave.
Unexcused Absences: Students will receive a grade of no higher than 60% on all work made up during an unexcused absence. All passing grades will be recorded as a 60%. All earned grades below a 60 will remain as the earned grade.
OSS: If the unexcused absence is due to a suspension, the student must email the teacher or check the teacher websites to obtain assignments to complete while suspended. Parent(s)/guardian(s) of students suspended are responsible for contacting the school to obtain any additional work needed. All work must be turned in on the day the student returns to school.
Please feel free to consult with the office regarding any problems or questions that concern your child. It is the desire of the administrators and the faculty to be of service to both parent/guardian and student, and every teacher welcomes a conference with any parent/guardian. We do urge, however, that such visits be made by making an appointment with the teacher at a convenient time. Parent(s)/guardian(s) are asked not to meet with a teacher before or after class unless a conference has been scheduled in advance.
Students may not use any electronic devices, with the exception of devices approved by the school, after the tardy bell rings at the beginning of the school day until the dismissal bell rings at the end of school day or while under the supervision of faculty and/or staff. Students may not use said devices while engaged in any academic, club or athletic activity without permission of the faculty or staff member in charge.
Any confiscated cellular telephone will only be returned to the violating student’s parent/guardian at the end of the school day and after a return of property form is signed by the student’s parent/guardian. Repeated violations of this policy may result in other disciplinary actions, including but not limited to In School Suspension, or Out of School Suspension.
All eighth grade students will be required to have a Dell Chromebook Touch 11 3189 version. This is a requirement and will be used in all 8th grade classes. In 2019-2020 all Bay Haven middle school students will be expected to have the same device.
A higher standard of dress encourages greater respect for individuals, students and others, and results in a higher standard of behavior. Our dress code guidelines indicate appropriate school dress during normal school days. Our school reserves the right to interpret these guidelines and/or make changes during the school year. Students are expected to follow these guidelines. Every student in attendance shall wear the school uniform once on campus- no exceptions.
Hair: Hair must be neat and clean with no “unnatural” colors i.e. fluorescent, pink, bright green, Mohawks, etc. No hats, bandanas or headbands may be worn. Essentially, no headwear except hair bows for girls, hair bands, etc. If there is a question, please ask.
Shoes: Students must wear closed heel and closed toe shoes with socks at all times. No sandals, flip‐flops, heavy military type boots orshoes with metal tips may be worn. We prefer no boots of any style. Heels must be a reasonable height.
Shirts: Uniform polo shirts must be tucked in. Shirts are purchased through Zoghby’s or Tommy Hilfilger online in several colors with the school emblem. Each child is required to have one polo shirt in Buccaneer blue for North Bay Haven or Royal Bobcat Blue for Bay Haven. Spirit shirts or approved team/club shirts, pull overs or jackets may be worn on spirit days only. Hoodies are not allowed in K-8.
Bottoms: All uniform bottoms that have belt loops must be worn with a belt through the belt loops, worn at the waist and be in good repair. Students may not wear belts if they do not have belt loops. Skorts, shorts, and skirts must not be shorter than 5 inches above the knee. No rivets, cargo pants, cargo shorts, overalls,zip offstyle pants, or jeans of any color or style are allowed. Denim of any color is never an option for students in grades K‐8. Girls are allowed to wear solid leggings or tights, footless or with feet, under their shorts or skorts. Lycra, spandex or athletic leggings are prohibited.
General: Boys and girls may not wear body piercing other than earrings or studs in their earlobes, only for safety purposes. At no time are students to wear anything offensive, immodest, or deemed inappropriate by the faculty.
Outerwear: All middle school students will be required to wear Bay Haven/North Bay Haven approved “logo” outerwear for their respective school. This apparel may be purchased exclusively at Zoghby’s and Tommy Hilfiger. This shall include the windbreaker, sweater, sweatshirt, fleeces, or Rugger jacket. No other type of outerwear shall be approved to be worn inside or outside the buildings while on campus, field trips or athletic events while representing Bay Haven/North Bay Haven. Students may wear jackets and approved outerwear while moving outside between classes and while traveling between buildings. Teachers have authority to state what type of approved outerwear may be worn in their classroom if it is cold. Jackets are not approved to be worn inside the classroom buildings. Sport/club team jackets or pullovers may only be worn on spirit days- no other day- no exceptions.
Student planners are utilized in grades 2nd-8th grades throughout both Bay Haven and North Bay Haven. Teachers utilize these planners to teach critical organizational skills, document homework assignments, keep track of student life activities and communicate with parents on the progress of student academics and behavior. This is a crucial part of student progress for our school expectations of “High Expectations, High Achievement”. In most circumstances, this is the teacher’s first line of communication with you on the progress of your student.