St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

Middle School Handbook

2026-2027

Mrs. Whitney: twhitney@sjseducation.com Science, History

Mr. Penneau: rpenneau@sjseducation.com Religion, History

Mrs. Salzano: ksalzano@sjseducation.com Math, Literature

Mrs. Buzo: bbuzo@sjseducation.com English, Literature

Subjects/Grading Policy

All Subjects: Daily assignments are 40%, Tests/Projects/Reports are 60%

Grading Scale

A=92-100%   

B=82-91%

C=72-81%

D=62-71%

E=61% or less

Assignments

All work is expected to be neat and legible, if it is not, the work may be returned to the student to do over. If the work is not completed correctly, it may be returned to the student to be completed correctly.  Writing in complete sentences is stressed at all times. Students must demonstrate correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and grammar in accordance with grade-level standards.

Late Work

Work is expected to be handed in on time. 1 point will be deducted each day it is late up to a week.  If the work is over a week late, it will automatically be lowered a full grade. After two weeks the student will receive a 50%, or 0 if not turned in at all. This does not include students turning in work from being absent. 

Math practice is expected to have student work shown for each problem, in pencil, completed in its entirety, and turned in on the due date. Work turned in that does not meet the expectations will receive only 50% of the score and will be offered the opportunity to redo the assignment in a timely manner to earn 80%. 

Tests

In each class, if a student gets 71% or less,they will be able to retake the test. This is different from past years. 

For math, if a student fails their test, they will be able to retake the assessment only if they have lower than a specified number of missing assignments in that chapter. The assignments that are missing should be completed and turned in before the test retake grade can be updated.  8th grade - no more than 1 missing assignment. 7th grade - no more than 2 missing assignments. 6th grade - no more than 2 missing assignments.

FACTS 

FACTS is updated regularly.  Usually, within a week of an assignment being turned in the grade will be posted in FACTS.  It is up to students to ask for missing work and get it turned in. 

Middle School Website

The Middle School teachers update the middle school website weekly.  You can access a variety of relevant information from the website, including but not limited to due dates, rubrics, helpful reminders, upcoming events and test dates, etc.

Snacks/Water Bottles

Not all teachers let students eat snacks in their rooms. When they are allowed to have snacks, it is one snack which should be healthy. They may have a water bottle. We are no longer a nut free zone, but be respectful if there is a nut allergy in your classroom.

Absent Work 

Students are responsible for collecting their work from their teachers. Each teacher has a different policy on how students may get their absent work. If students miss a test, they will make it up upon their return to school.

Cell Phone Policy 

Your child’s cell phone must be turned off and in their locker during the day. If you need to contact them, or vice versa, communication will go through the office. If they are caught with their cell phones, it will be held in the office until you can come in and get it. 

Classroom Responsibility Plan

1. Students are expected to be respectful to one another and staff.

2. Students will follow school rules

3. Students will listen and follow directions.

4. Students will come prepared to class.

5. Students will raise their hand to comment or ask a question.

6. Students will be responsible for their work

7. Students will be responsible for making up work if they are absent

8. Students will be responsible for checking their grades on FACTS regularly

9. Students will be expected to get all of their work turned in on time.

10. Students will dress appropriately according to the school dress code.