School Policies

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Mask Policy

  • Wearing a mask is optional at Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center and all MSD Wayne Township buildings.

  • Students are encouraged to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds and use hand sanitizer that is placed throughout the building.

Cell Phones

  • The NGC wants students to have the best possible learning environment, therefore cell phones are not permitted in classes.

  • During classes, cell phones must be put away in a bag or locker.

  • Students may use their cell phone prior to the start of school at 8:30 and after dismissal at 3:20 or in the hallways and cafeteria during lunch.

Chromebook Expectations

  • Students are expected to have a fully charged Chromebook for every class. This is an important learning tool.

  • Students should report any technology or Chromebook problems to their Impact teacher.

Grading Scale

  • There are no “D”s. Students must pass with 70% or better.

100-90%: A

89-80%: B

79-70%: C

69-0%: F

  • If a student is close to passing at the end of semester 1, he/she may be assigned an “I” and will have a short time to bring this grade up to 70% before it becomes an “F”.


Student Grades

  • Grade are always available for parents to view on Skyward.

  • You can view

      • Most current grades

      • Attendance

  • Get the free Skyward app for your phone so you can check anytime/anywhere.

  • Please make sure your contact information is up to date.

  • Call the NGC at (318) 988-7500 if you need a login and password.


itslearning

  • Classes will be accessed through our online learning system called itslearning.

  • wayne.itslearning.com

  • This is where students will access course information, lessons, and assignments.

  • Students can also communicate with teachers through the messaging feature.

Water Bottle

  • Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to refill at water fountains and hydration stations.

Attendance

  • Attendance will be taken for all students every class period.

  • Please call the NGC attendance line at (317) 988-7600 to report an absence for your student.

  • The school calendar is available on the NGC website at http://district.wayne.k12.in.us/school-calendar/

Parent Square

  • Information about our team, the school, and the school year is communicated through ParentSquare.

  • It is available as an app for your phone or on the computer.

  • Call the NGC at (317) 988-7500 if you need a login or have forgotten your login or password.