TALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL 1110 Cypress Road Wilmington, DE (302) (302) fax Home of the Tigers

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1 1 TALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL 1110 Cypress Road Wilmington, DE (302) (302) fax Home of the Tigers Student Handbook Policies and Procedures for Success

2 Welcome Students, We welcome all students to Talley Middle School. This handbook is intended to be a guide to the policies and procedures that govern the basic operation of our building. It is essential to academic success that all students use and understand this book. Administrators, counselors, and teachers will help answer questions about this booklet and/or topics that it addresses. During the first week of school, we will review this handbook with you. Students will then be asked to review this handbook again with their parents! Our goal is academic excellence, structure, and consistency. Striving to reach this goal must be a united effort on the part of students, staff members, parents, and the community. The academic, social, and athletic exposure students receive from Talley Middle School will have a direct impact on their high school tenure. We encourage each student to make the most of his/her education It is the key to the future! We sincerely wish each of you a great academic school year. The Talley Family

3 3 Table of Contents ABSENCE-EXCUSED 11 ABSENCE-PRE-ARRANGED 13 ABSENCE-UNEXCUSED 12 ACADEMICALLY-RELATED ABSENCE 12 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY 15 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 18 AGENDA BOOKS 14 ARRIVING TO SCHOOL 10 ASSEMBLY CONDUCT 17 ATTENDANCE 10 BOOKS/EQUIPMENT 14 BSD CODE 4 CAFETERIA CONDUCT 17 COMMUNICATION DEVICES 9 COUNSELING/SUPPORT STAFF 5 CUTTING CLASS 15 DANCES DETENTION- AFTERSCHOOL 16 DETENTION- RESCHEDULE 16 DRESS CODE 8-9 FALSE IDENTIFICATION 15 FORGING 15 FUNDRAISING 19 GRADING POLICIES 6 GYM & LOCKER ROOM 18 HOMEWORK 8 INCLEMENT WEATHER 5 INTERIM REPORTS 6 LATE- CLASS 15 LATE- SCHOOL LEAVING SCHOOL 11 LIBRARY 10 LOCKS/LOCKERS 14 LOST & FOUND 14 MISSION STATEMENT 4 NURSE/MEDICAL 13 OBLIGATION/DESTRUCTION 17 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 13 PTSA 19 REPORT CARDS 6 RESTRICTED HALL PASS 15 ROTATING SCHEDULE 7 SCHOOL STORE 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 U-TURN/TIME-OUT 17 VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS 5 WELCOME STUDENTS 2

4 4 TALLEY MISSION STATEMENT Our mission at Talley Middle School is to prepare each student for a rapidly changing world by creating an educational environment that enables each student to achieve personal excellence and lifelong skills. Our responsibility is to challenge every child every day. We believe that an individual is ultimately responsible for his or her own education. However, teachers, administrators, family members, the community and society are instrumental in structuring the environment that will allow each student to reach their maximum growth. GOALS 1. To provide all students with skills to meet or exceed Common Core Standards. 2. To cooperatively work with parents and families to improve learning. 3. To work with students towards interactive participation. 4. To develop a collaborative learning community characterized by respect and trust. 5. To respect the values, philosophies and cultures of various ethnic and social group. 6. To deliver inquiry-based instruction that will enable students to transition to high school and to be challenged to be life-long learners. THE BRANDYWINE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT The Code is an official policy of the Brandywine School District Board of Education. It is based on the premise that the primary goals in discipline are improving behavior and protecting the welfare of all students. The Code applies to all students. Students have responsibility for their actions. Each student will be issued a printed Brandywine School District Code of Student Conduct at the beginning of the year. Students, parents, and staff are encouraged to become familiar with the entire contents of this document which describe: The rights and responsibilities of students The attendance policy Conduct that disrupts a positive environment Procedures for disciplinary action THE CODE IS IN FORCE: On school property and on the school bus at all times. Out-of-school if the student s conduct presents a threat to health, safety, or welfare of other students and/or staff. At all activities where school administrators have jurisdiction over students. An Administrator is authorized to take administrative action when a student s misconduct is harmful to other students or to orderly education. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO: 1. Conduct themselves in an orderly, safe, and responsible manner. 2. Respect other people and their property. 3. Express feelings and needs in a constructive, socially appropriate way. 4. Resolve all differences through acceptable, effective methods.

5 5 The Brandywine School District strives to shape the future through a community partnership committed to excellence in teaching and learning. To achieve this goal, students, parents, and school staff must share the responsibility for encouraging orderly, constructive, and academic behavior. INCLEMENT WEATHER In cases when the school must be closed completely, dismissed early, or opened late, because of inclement weather or some other cause, you can check the Brandywine School District Website for the most up to date weather related information, or refer to social media or the local news and radio stations. If school is delayed because of weather conditions, the schedule will be changed to reflect the late opening. SCHOOL VISITORS & VOLUNTEERS We pride ourselves in providing exceptional customer service. To best serve you, please follow these procedures: 1. Make appointments to see a teacher, nurse, administrator, counselor, or to visit a classroom. 2. Sign-in at the Main Office and receive a visitor s pass. 3. When visitation is complete, please return to the Main Office and sign-out. COUNSELING/SUPPORT STAFF 6 th Grade Counselor Ms. Stefanie Feder ext th Grade Counselor Mrs. Michelle Skelly- ext th Grade Counselor Ms. Tania Milionis ext School Nurse Mrs. Kathleen Hodges ext or School Psychologist Mr. David Peres ext Behavioral Health Consultant Ms. Danielle Milbourne ext Educational Diagnostician Ms. Nicole Hyland ext Interventionist - Mr.Kerry Galloway-ext.1302 Students or parents wishing to visit a counselor/support staff/nurse should contact the appropriate grade level counselor or support service provider. Please use the extensions listed above. The Talley Counseling Office offers the following services: Academic/Personal/Career Counseling Course Scheduling Initiating Referrals to other Professional Agencies Study Aides Discussion of Home/School/Social concerns

6 6 BRANDYWINE SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADING POLICY Secondary report cards will be issued four times each year: November, February, April and June. Letter grades will be used on report cards to designate student progress. A Excellent = 90% - 100% B Very Good = 80% - 89% C Satisfactory = 70% - 79% D Poor = 60% - 69% F Failure = Below 60% I Incomplete = Work which must be completed (due to excused absence) (NO CREDIT) M Medical = Excused from course due to medical reasons (NO CREDIT) W Withdrawal = Withdrew from course (NO CREDIT) N No grade X Audit = (NO CREDIT) O Outstanding progress S Satisfactory progress U Unsatisfactory (NO CREDIT) INTERIM REPORTS/REPORT CARDS Interim reports are sent home with the student mid-way through each marking period. The first three report cards are sent home with the student approximately two weeks after the marking period closes. The final report card will be mailed home to the parent/guardian. Please make sure your address on file is correct to ensure the final report card gets mailed to the correct place. GRADING INFORMATION FOR Marking Period 1: Begins 9/1/15 Interim Period ends 10/6/15 Interims distributed to students 10/14/15 Marking Period ends 11/5/15 Report cards distributed to students 11/17/15 Parent Conferences on 10/15/15 and 10/16/15 (by appointment only) Marking Period 2: Begins 11/9/15 Interim Period ends 12/9/15 Interims distributed to students 12/17/15 Marking Period ends 1/21/16 Report cards distributed to students 2/2/16 Parent Conferences on 2/12/16 (by appointment only) Marking Period 3: Begins 1/25/16 Interim Period ends 2/23/16 Interims distributed to students 3/2/16 Marking Period ends 3/23/16 Report cards distributed to students 4/8/16

7 7 Marking Period 4: Begins 4/4/16 Interim Period ends 5/3/16 Interims distributed to students 5/11/16 Marking Period ends 6/10/16 (report cards will be mailed home) Student Arrival: 7:55AM Breakfast : 7:55-8:06 Homeroom 8:10 8:20 10 minutes Passing Time 8:20-8:24 Block 1/5 8:24-9:49 85 Minutes A1 Day B5 Day A2 Day B6 Day Class 1 Class 5 Class 2 Class 6 Passing Time 9:49-9:53 Block 2/6 9:53-11:18 85 Minutes Class 2 Class 6 Class 1 Class 5 Passing Time 11:18-11:22 Lunch ( Block 3/7) Class 3 Class 7 Class 4 Class 8 11:22-1: Minutes Block 3/7 A Lunch: 11:22-11:57 Class Time: 12:02-1:22 80 min Class 3 Class 7 Class 4 Class 8 B Lunch: 12:05-12:40 Class Time: 11:22 12:02 & 12:42-1:22 80 min C Lunch:12:47-1:22 Class Time: 11:22-12:42 Class 80 min Passing Time 1:22-1:26 Block 4/8 Class 4 Class 8 Class 3 Class 7 1:26-2:45 84 Minutes 2:45-2:50 Announcements & Dismissals

8 8 At Talley Middle School, we operate with a rotating A/B block schedule. Listen to the daily announcements to understand what class to start with each day. Supervised after-school activities 3:00pm to 4:20pm After-school activities bus leaves 4:30pm BRANDYWINE SCHOOL DISTRICT HOMEWORK GUIDELINES Appropriate homework assignments are an integral part of the educational process in the Brandywine School District. Students should complete their assignments independently; however, homework can provide an opportunity for parents to monitor their child's progress. After any absence from class/school, it is the student s responsibility to make up any missed homework or class assignments. DRESS CODE The Middle Schools of the Brandywine School District have established common, core components and expectations of student dress on which each individual school s Dress Code is based. The Middle Schools of the BSD believe that the established guidelines allow 6 th, 7 th and 8 th graders a range of modest clothing options, while simultaneously promoting a standard of dress that complements an effective learning environment. Pupils clothing should not be a distraction to their academic purpose as they must adhere to the following guidelines in school and at school-sponsored events (regardless of the time of day and/or day of the year): Philosophical Basis The goal at the Brandywine School District is to create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for an educational setting. With this in mind, the following conditions have been adopted for students attending school in our district. Items of clothing not specifically covered in the list below can be prohibited at the discretion of the administration. Students in violation of the dress code will be required to change into clothes that meet the school expectations. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. Middle and High School: Brandywine School District has established common expectations of student dress. We believe in promoting an appropriate, safe, and academic learning environment. Student clothing must not be a distraction to the learning environment. Students must adhere to the following guidelines in school and at school-sponsored events. 1. All clothing must be neat, clean, and in a condition of good repair. 2. Clothing with inappropriate, suggestive or derogatory pictures or phrases may not be worn. 3. Clothing designed to be worn as undergarments may not be visible. 4. No headwear is to be worn in the building during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to: hat, bandana, scarf, earmuffs, sunglasses, or any other head covering, including hoods. (Exception: Any headwear worn for religious beliefs with the appropriate documentation) 5. Shirts and blouses that leave the midriff bare are prohibited. 6. All shirts must have sleeves.

9 9 7. Heavy, bulky jackets, or overcoats, as determined by the administration, should be placed in lockers. 8. Shorts and skirts are to be respectable and modest length. 9. Pants and shorts are to be worn at the waist and a belt is strongly recommended. (Pajamas are prohibited) 10. Excessively tight clothing is not permitted. 11. Clothing with frayed edges or visible holes are not permitted. (Unless there is a layer of clothing under the frayed item) 12. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times (slippers are not permitted). 13. Students wearing jewelry or accessories that may be considered unsafe or inappropriate to the learning environment may be subject to review by the administration. 14. Any other garments or accessories that would be a distraction to the orderly educational process are prohibited. Students in violation of the dress code policy will receive disciplinary action and will be excused from class until they are dress code compliant. Responsibilities Students have the responsibility: 1. To follow guidelines for dressing and grooming in a manner which shows cleanliness, promotes safety, and demonstrates respect for themselves and others Rights Students have the right: 1. To dress and groom as they choose as long as they do not disrupt the educational process or endanger the health and safety of themselves or others as outlined in established school guidelines Consequences for Dress Code Violations: 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Offense = Reprimand/ parent contact/ and change of clothes 4th + Offense = 1 day suspension/reprimand/parent contact/ and change of clothes At the discretion of administration the following may also be considered: loss of scheduled extracurricular school activity participation mandatory parent/student/administrator conference after-school detention school-based intervention COMMUNICATION DEVICES Misuse of cell phones and all electronic devices Students are not permitted to use cell phones/electronic devices during the school day. Cell phones/electronic devices must be turned off and put away during the school day and anytime the student is on the school bus. The District has the right to search a seized cell phone/electronic device.

10 10 LIBRARY The library provides space and materials for reference, research, and reading for students and staff. The library is opened from 7:55 AM until 3:10 PM. Students will often visit the library with their classroom teachers for various projects. Students are welcome to work and read in the library with a pass during school hours. Many students visit the library during homeroom and lunch. The library has over 12,000 books! The library card catalogue is located on the Talley website under the student section. Students may borrow three books for two weeks. Overdue notices will be sent to homeroom teachers. SCHOOL STORE Educational supplies may be purchased from the school store that is located in the main lobby, across from the main office. The store is open from 7:55-8:10 AM. ARRIVING TO SCHOOL Buses will unload in the front of the building. Students who are driven to school must exit cars in the designated car rider lane. Walkers must follow State Regulations by using cross walks and crossing guards where provided. All bicycles/scooters should be parked and locked in the front/ back of the building. It is the responsibility of the owner to provide a lock. Skateboards should be locked in the student s locker immediately upon entering the building. The Brandywine School District does not carry insurance to cover the cost of any stolen bicycle, skateboard, or personal items. Students may not enter the school building until 7:55 a.m. When entering the school building, students should proceed to breakfast or to their lockers and then to their assigned homeroom (no food or drinks can be taken out of the cafeteria). Students should be moving towards homeroom as soon as they have their materials for the day. Homeroom begins at 8:10 a.m. and students are expected to arrive on time. All electronic devices, hats, coats, book bags etc. are to be placed in lockers upon entering the building. Headphones should be removed and devices are to be turned off upon entering school. Hats and nonreligious head coverings should be removed upon initial entry to school. ATTENDANCE School attendance is mandated by Statute and by rules and regulations of the State Board of Education. (See BSD Student Code of Conduct) LATENESS TO SCHOOL All students are expected to be in their homerooms by 8:10 a.m. Students who arrive late to school should sign-in at the main office and present a written explanation for the lateness. Tardiness will only be excused for the following reasons:

11 11 1. The school bus arrives late 2. Religious observance 3. Legal business 4. Medical appointments 5. Pre-approval from principal 6. Funerals (must have a note from parents) Students and parents must recognize that a parental note of explanation does not automatically excuse the lateness. Reasons such as car trouble, oversleeping, missing the bus, personal reasons, heavy traffic etc., while understandable, are not acceptable excuses, and will be listed as unexcused. LEAVING SCHOOL All students leaving school during regular school hours (7:55 am- 2:50 pm) must have an early dismissal verified by the main office. A student may not leave campus without a verified permission note from a parent or legal guardian. If a student leaves campus without permission, he/she will be considered Truant. Early Dismissal Procedure: 1. Bring in a note giving a valid reason for early dismissal. A legal parent or guardian (regardless of student's age) must sign the early dismissal and provide proper photo identification. A work and home telephone number of the parent/guardian must be provided on the note to verify early dismissal! 2. The early dismissal note is to be given to the main office before homeroom begins at 8:10 am. 3. The office will verify early dismissals with the parent or legal guardian. 4. The office will dismiss a student who has early dismissal. 5. Any student leaving for medical reasons must be verified by the school nurse. 6. All students must sign out in the main office before leaving school grounds. Please note: Students will NOT be dismissed for early dismissal after 2:20 PM EXCUSED ABSENCE All excused absences from school do count towards the maximum allowable semester/yearly course absences. It is the responsibility of each student to initiate/complete/return any make-up work. Students will only have the number of days equal to the number of days excused absent to make up missed work (example: an excused absence from school for three days would allow the student three school days to make up missed work/tests/homework). Work not completed within the allotted days for make-up, will be graded as 0. If a student is given make-up work during his/her suspension; it will be due upon return to school. An absence from school or class is considered excused for the following reasons: 1. Illness of a child (please provide documentation for the school nurse) 2. Contagious disease within the home of a student 3. Death in the immediate family or of a close friend

12 12 4. Legal business 5. Observance of a religious holiday 6. Remedial health treatment 7. Pre-approved absence by the principal to participate in approved educational experiences (trips, chorus, etc.) 8. Emergency situations as determined by the school principal 9. Suspension from school A required parental note must be presented by the 5 th day of the student s return to school or Class. Students are responsible for presenting the note of explanation to the Main Office/School Nurse. The note should include the student s name, grade, reason for absence, date of absence, and parent/guardian phone number. Following an excused absence, the student will be allowed to make-up all work missed, to take tests which were missed, and to submit assignments that became due during the absence. The responsibility for initiating make-up work and turning in assignments rests with the student. UNEXCUSED ABSENCE All unexcused absences from school do count towards the maximum allowable semester/yearly course absences. An absence from school or class is an unexcused absence: 1. Which is for a reason not listed as excused 2. For which the parental note of explanation is not provided within 5 days from the day of student s return. A student whose absence was unexcused may receive a failing grade (i.e., zero, I, or U ) for all assignments missed or tests given during the period of the unexcused absence. While an unexcused absence shall result in a failing grade for all assignments due or tests missed, other instructional materials or assignments missed during the absence may be obtained at the initiation of the student. The time requesting assignments after an unexcused shall be equal to time missed from class. A teacher may extend this time if circumstances merit such action. ACADEMICALLY RELATED ATTENDANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are expected to attend all classes. They must attend a minimum of 85% of meeting of each class to receive course credit. Experiences designed by the school, such as music sectional classes and school-conducted field trips, shall be excluded from the charged absences from class. Students who miss more than the allowable number of absences may fail that class. Warning letters for excessive absences are drafted by the Brandywine School District and are automatically generated to all students with 3, 6, 9, and 13 absences. If you disagree with the dates listed and/or the type of absence, please call Patricia Steinbrecher, Attendance Secretary, at to make any changes.

13 13 PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCE All absences from school/class do count towards the maximum allowable semester/yearly course absences. It is the responsibility of each student to initiate/complete/return any make-up work. A pre-arranged absence is a student s absence from school for one or more days for educational experiences, medical issues and/or for emergency situations as determined by the principal. The absence should be pre-arranged by writing the principal giving full particulars of the absence. Approval for such absences should be sought, where practical, at least one (1) week prior to the absence to allow development of a plan by the student and his/her teacher to complete the assignments to be missed. The principal may then define the absence as excused. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The flag is a symbol, which represents our country, the United States of America. It should always be respected. During homeroom, a staff member will lead the school in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Students must recite the pledge or remain silent. If students are in the hallway, they must stop, recite the pledge, or remain silent. State law requires that a student stand during the pledge, unless an individual has been excused for religious reasons. In order to be excused, the student s parent/guardian must make a request in writing to an administrator asking that the student be excused from the activity that is in conflict with their beliefs. When the request is approved, the student will be asked to stand outside the classroom until the pledge is completed. Until an administrator approves such a request, the student must stand during the pledge and may not cause distraction to others. NURSE, ILLNESS, OR ACCIDENT PROCEDURES A full-time nurse is on duty at Talley Middle to handle health/medical emergencies that may arise and to supervise state mandated health screenings. Parents are urged to notify the school nurse of any special health problems or required medications a student may need during the school day. All medications may only be taken under the supervision of the school nurse and with written approval by the parent or guardian (form may be obtained from the nurse). All medications, including over-the-counter medications, must be kept in the nurse s office, except inhalers and EpiPens. Any student who is injured or becomes ill must tell his/her classroom teacher at the time of the injury and ask for a pass to see the school nurse for proper medical care. Students may not show-up without a pass, and students should not use their cell phones to call parents. All students must go to the Nurse s office if they are ill or injured. If the nurse determines it is necessary for a student to leave school, the nurse will contact the parent/guardian. Ill or injured students must NEVER leave the school without contacting the nurse and receiving legal guardian/parent permission to leave. All Emergency Cards must be returned during the first days of school, so that we may ensure your child s safety.

14 14 If it is necessary for a student to be excused from physical education for any extended period of time, a note must be on file from your doctor in the nurse s office. Permanent excuses must be renewed every September. Some students have life threatening allergies. If your child s teacher notifies you about your child s classmate, please refrain from sending in the specified product, for example, peanuts, latex balloons, etc. It is a State Mandate that all students have updated TB Testing and Vaccinations. Failure to provide proof of testing or proof of a scheduled appointment will result in the temporary removal from school, until testing/vaccination proof is provided from a certified physician/clinic. LOCKS AND LOCKERS Each student will be issued a locker during the first week of homeroom. It is the responsibility of the student to supply his/her own combination lock. Each student is responsible for the condition and contents of his/her locker. Do not write, or use glue or tape in or on any locker. Students should never share a locker or tell any other student their combination. Each student should use only one locker. Talley Middle School is not responsible for a student s property that is lost or stolen. An administrator has the authority to search any locker in the building at any time! BOOKS AND SCHOOL EQUIPMENT Talley textbooks and equipment are the responsibility of the student to whom they are assigned/issued. Please take proper care of all school items. All equipment must be returned in the condition received. Students are required to pay for any school materials and equipment lost or damaged! LOST AND FOUND The lost and found is located in the cafeteria. Articles found in and around the school should be turned in to the main office. If an item is stolen, tell the staff member during the same period (enables better probability of recovery). Students should not check lost and found during class hours. AGENDA BOOKS Students will be given an agenda book at the beginning of each school year. Agenda books are to be used for students to keep track of academic assignments. Student s names must be clearly imprinted on the book. Agenda books must be carried to all classes. Students are not allowed in the halls during class periods unless they are accompanied by a staff member or have a pass from an authorized staff member. Students should not be permitted in the hallway during the first and last ten minutes of each class period unless they are having an emergency.

15 15 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Any attempt to obtain credit for work done by anyone other than the student is totally unacceptable. This includes cheating, copying from others, and plagiarism. Violations for academic dishonesty will be enforced through the Brandywine District Code of Conduct. LATENESS TO CLASS The beginning of class will be announced with the sounding of a bell. Students will have 4 minutes to get from one class to another. Students should use the most direct route to their next class. Please remember that TWO tardies to class equal ONE absence, which does count towards the total number of allowable absences from class. The following consequences apply to late arrival to class: 1 st late = Reprimand 2 nd late = Call home 3 rd late = Referral (short form) Subsequent Violations = Suspension **Late to class counts will start over each semester. RESTRICTED HALL PASS LIST Students who cut class and/or are repeatedly late to class will be placed on a Restricted Hall Pass List. Upon arrival to school, students on this list must go directly to their lockers and report immediately to homeroom. Students on this list must be escorted by a designated staff member if they must leave the classroom. CUTTING CLASS Attending class is the most important avenue to a successful education. Students must be in class to receive work and instruction. The penalty for cutting a class will be one day after school detention and parent contact by the teacher of each class cut. Students who arrive past the first ten-minutes to any class or ten-minutes late to the U-Turn/Time Out room will be considered cutting class. All subsequent offenses will result in an after school detention and/or suspension. FORGING PASSES, ABSENCE NOTES, OR EARLY DISMISSALS Forging of any passes, absence notes, or early dismissal requests will result in a detention and/or suspension. PROVIDING FALSE IDENTIFICATION When a student is requested to provide information (such as name, where to be, etc.) to a staff member or substitute, the student should provide the requested information. Providing false identification or refusing

16 16 to answer, acknowledge, or address a staff member will result in the assignment of ONE (1) After School Detention. AFTER SCHOOL DETENTIONS After-School Detention Students may receive after school detention for the following reasons: A. Lates B. Dress-Code Violations C. Loitering D. BSD Code of Conduct Violations Late to detention: Anyone who arrives to detention between 3:00-3:10pm will be asked to serve another detention as consequence for being late. Cutting detention: Cutting will be defined as either not showing up or arriving to detention after 3:10. Any student who cuts after school detention will be assigned an additional detention and/or suspension unless a valid document is provided by parent/guardian. If a student fails to reschedule the detention more than 24 hours before the detention is to occur, the student will still be considered cutting. PROCEDURES FOR AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION 1. Bring all materials needed to go home with you to detention. 2. Sit in seat assigned. 3. Sit quietly. 4. Students may only leave the room in an emergency, with a pass. Ask politely. 5. The only work you should be working on is homework or classroom projects. If you have finished all homework, the teacher will provide you with additional work. 6. The after school detention teacher may assign additional detentions for students not following all Brandywine School District or Talley Middle School Rules. 7. No technology is permitted. HOW TO RESCHEDULE A DETENTION 1. The only acceptable excuses for not arriving for a detention are for a medical/doctor s appointment, court date, or a pre-approved reason from an administrator. 2. Keep in mind your after school responsibilities when you are assigned your detention date. Please make arrangements ahead of time if you have any of the following responsibilities: baby-sitting, picking up sisters and/or brothers, personal conflicts, family problems, visiting relatives, etc. 3. The procedure for serving your missed detention will be as follows: A. If a conflict arises on the date of the detention you must provide proof of excused

17 17 reason(s). We reserve the right to verify your absence. B. The detention absence will be processed as a cut until your administrator gets your note and you will receive an automatic one day suspension. C. Your appropriate administrator gets the proof of absence note. U-TURN/TIME-OUT Inappropriate behavior may result in a student being sent to the U-Turn/time-out room. Students will complete a Student Support Form in the U-Turn room during every visit. ASSEMBLY CONDUCT During assembly programs, students are expected to be courteous and follow the 212 o principles. Students must be quiet and attentive, stay seated with their group, and show positive appreciation. Disruptive students will be sent to the U-Turn/TIME-OUT room and receive the appropriate disciplinary action. STUDENT OBLIGATIONS/DESTRUCTION OF SCHOOL PROPERTY The use of school facilities, books, supplies, and equipment is made available to each student. Talley Middle School expects reasonable care and return of all school property, campus buildings, and grounds in good condition. If the materials are returned in poor condition or are lost an obligation form will be issued to the main office. Report cards will be withheld for a student owing an obligation. For other incidents of destruction the BSD Code of Conduct will be enforced. CAFETERIA CONDUCT Students are encouraged to be on their best behavior and follow the 212 o principles while in the lunchroom. The following expectations must be met while in the lunchroom: 1. Students must remain seated unless throwing trash away or purchasing food. 2. Running is not permitted in the cafeteria. 3. Students must use good table manners. 4. Students must follow all directions. 5. Students must enter and exit in an orderly and efficient manner. 6. All students must only eat lunch during their specified time. 7. The student will be required to stay after lunch to clean the cafeteria if a mess is created. 8. Students may not cut in front of others or save places in line, nor may they purchase for anyone other than themselves. 9. All food must be consumed in the cafeteria. 10. All cafeteria staff members must be treated with respect. A cafeteria staff member has the same authority in the cafeteria as the teacher in the classroom.

18 18 GYMNASIUM AREA/LOCKER ROOM Students are not permitted in the Locker Rooms, Gymnasium, and/or any outside area without the supervision of a school staff member. All Physical Education students and Athletes will be provided with a locker. It is each student s responsibility to provide a lock. Personal belongings are only safe when lockers are LOCKED. Students should never share or tell anyone their locker combination. TALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR A STUDENT S PROPERTY THAT IS LOST OR STOLEN. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Students staying after school must be with a staff member by 3:00 p.m. Students riding the afternoon buses must be with the teacher that they stayed after school with. Talley Middle School offers and encourages the participation in the following inter-scholastic sports, after school organizations, and extracurricular activities: Basketball Basketball Club Volleyball Club Baseball Student Activities Club Technology Club (TSA) Field Hockey Drama Softball Math League Dances Sportsmanship Soccer Tennis Yearbook Jazz Ensemble Odyssey of the Mind FCCLA Track Girls on Track National Jr. Honor Society Cheerleading Art Club Student Council Wrestling TRI-M Music Honor Society Glee Club Note: The State of Delaware requires that students have a physical examination before participating in any after-school sports activity. Completed physicals must be on file in the nurse s office. Physicals for the school year must have been completed after April 1, All physical forms must be completed on the DIAA form. Pages 1, 2 and 4 must be completed by the parent/guardian prior to seeing the doctor. Physicals will be conducted at Talley after school from 3:00-4:30 on September 8, 2015 for $25. Cash Only. This will be the only day that physicals will be offered at Talley SCHOOL DANCES/AFTER SCHOOL FUNCTIONS The following are guidelines to be followed at after school functions: 1. Students staying after school for a sporting event must leave school premises and return at 3:30 p.m. for the game with a parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must remain at the event for the duration. 2. Spectators of Talley Middle School sporting events are not permitted to ride the afternoon late buses. 3. An updated emergency card must be on file with the nurse in order to attend all functions. The following are guidelines to be followed at a school dance: 1. All dances held during the school year end at 8:30 p.m. The 8 th Grade Dance ends at 10 p.m. 2. The cost of the school dances is $5 and the 8 th Grade Dance is $15 (includes food).

19 19 3. Parents/rides must be at the school 15 minutes prior to the conclusion of the dance/event. Rides must be pre-arranged. 4. All students must remain at the dance until the end unless called for by a parent/guardian. 5. All students must enter and leave the dance through the front door. 6. Chaperones must be treated with respect. 7. High school students are not permitted to attend school dances (including 8 th Grade Dance). 8. Food and drinks will be sold in the cafeteria. Students violating the above guidelines may be asked to leave the event and may lose future privileges. FUNDRAISING The administrative team must approve all fundraising activities. PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA) The purpose of the Talley Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is to promote the welfare of all students, teachers, and parents involved in the educational process. The Talley PTSA serves the school in many ways. Assistance is provided with the opening days of school, at school dances, as well as in the library. In addition, several programs are conducted each year for parents concerning topics of general interest and concern. Money raised by the Talley PTSA is returned to the staff in the form of grants. The Talley PTSA meets monthly. All meetings are open and parents are encouraged to attend.