Table of Contents

Handbook Acknowledgement Form

Welcome

• Welcome

• Mission

• Vision

• Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement

• Seymour Middle School Telephone Directory

• School Cancellations/Delayed Opening

• District Calendar (Seymour Public Schools 24-25 )

Academic Information

• Advanced Math and World Language Requirements

• Arrival and Dismissal

• Bell Schedules

• Electronic Devices

  • Cell Phones

  • Chromebooks

  • Photos and Videos

• Field Trips

• Grading Protocols

  • Grading Scales

  • Honor Roll

  • Reporting Student Progress

  • Updating PowerSchool Gradebook

  • Accessing Teacher Grading Breakdown

• Homework

• Internet Use

• Library Media Center

• Music Course Selection

• Parent Conferences

• Promotion Regulations

  • Grade 8 Promotion Ceremony Participation

• School Hours

• School Issued Property

• Student Lockers

• Withdrawal & Transfer

Athletics

• SMS Athletics

• Athletics Rules

• Athletic Physicals & Registration

• Athletes and Physical Education

• Insurance for Athletes

Attendance

• • District Attendance Policy

  • Reporting Absences and Required Documentation 

  • Family Vacations & Personal Events

  • Retention Due to Poor Attendance

  • Request for Late Arrival, Early Dismissal, or Partial Release

  • Exclusions and Exemptions from School Attendance

  • Tardy Regulations

Cafeteria Rules and Regulations

Communication Response

Cougar PRIDE

School Organization and Counseling Services

• SMS School Organization

• Counseling Department Services

• Building a Supportive Environment

• Confidential Reporting

Discipline & Code of Conduct

• SMS Discipline Code

• General Rules Governing Student Conduct

• Saturday School

Dress Guidelines

Extracurricular Activities

• • Activity Late Bus

  • Attendance and Eligibility Requirements at SMS Functions

  • Clubs and Organizations Requirements

  • After School Library Media Center Hours

Medical Information/Nurse

• Seymour Public Schools Health Services (Head Nurse--Rebecca Bennett)

• Student Health Program

• Medication Policy

• Grade Seven Physicals

• Health Office Forms and Information

Special Education & Pupil Services

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

• Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI)

• Sexual Harassment Prevention

School Safety and Security 

• • Seymour Public Schools Safety and Security

  • Child Abuse – Reporting

  • Fire Drills

  • Safeguarding Personal Property

Transportation

• School Bus Regulations

• Bus Conduct Rules

• Bus Discipline Regulations

• Bus Assignment

• Dismissal Procedures

• Walking, and Bicycling

• Morning Drop-Off Process

• Afternoon Pick-Up Process

Addendum (BOE Policies/Administrative Regulations/Procedures)