Follow this link for information regarding our summer school program for 2023: Knight's Summer School Program. Students are expected to be in Standard Mode of Dress from the time they enter the building in the morning through the time they exit the building in the afternoon (students in PE should change back into SMOD before going home). 3. In Mississippi, monitoring occurs through both the annual English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) and when students take mandated state assessments required of all students. 8. fails to follow reasonable requests and directives of a teacher, bus driver, school official or employee or to abide by the rules and regulations of the student handbook of each school which are hereby approved. No roller shoes of any type are permitted. We are thrilled that you will be part of our Northwest Middle School family and will contribute to our excellent academic, athletic and fine arts programs. The final decision regarding grade placement is to be made by the School Principal. I. Is administered by a professional testing laboratory employed by the District. These written notes must be received on the day of return to school if the absence is to be excused. Educating teachers, pupil services personnel, principals, and other staff, in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to implement and coordinate parent programs and build ties between parents and schools, by: 1. Positive when referring to a drug test administered under this policy means a toxicological test resultthat is considered to demonstrate the presence of an illegal or a performance-enhancing drug,or the metabolites thereof, using the standards customarily established by the testing laboratory administering the drug test. The course is dropped from the master schedule. Such expulsion shall take effect immediately subject to the constitutional rights of due process and a hearing to be afforded the student upon written request for the same, such hearing to be held in a reasonable period of time. This policy supplements all other disciplinary policies of the Rankin County School District relative to drug or alcohol violations. Use of Tobacco and Smoking Devices (JCDAA) At the end of the 42 day removal period a drug test will be administered to determine a test result. Medications not picked up at the end of the school year on or before the last day of school will be discarded. 3. ), or gloves should be worn during the school day. The decision of the Board of Education shall be final. During a 28-day period, immediately following positive test result or refuses to be tested, the studentmust submit at least once, or more often as required, to mandatory drug testing at times determined by the testing laboratory. In addition, students are required to receive a TDaP booster and provide an updated 121 form before entry into 7th grade. Remain well off the road until the bus comes to a complete stop and the bus driver indicates that it is safe to enter. 4. Clothing should be professionalno muscle shirts, spaghetti straps, or crop tops. & Scott Key, Ph.D. Thanksgiving is coming, which means Christmas sales loom on the horizon. The Rankin County School District grants equal educational opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, religion, or disability. Each teacher, principal or employee of the school shall cooperate fully with such investigation and the superintendent or his/her designee and failure to do so shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination. **Students will re-enter local schools ONLY after grading period has ended. Truancy shall be recorded as unexcused absences. Students will be expected to leave cell phones, and other electronic devices in their assigned locker before 8:00 am and will not be allowed back to their locker until 2:30 pm. Any student, school employee or volunteer who feels he/she has been a victim of bullying or harassing behavior, or has witnessed such or who has reliable information that a student, school. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the behavioral and academic needs of every student are met through an instructional model that is designed to address student learning with quality classroom instruction and opportunities for intervention. The student must request, upon graduation, that a final transcript be sent to the agency or college of his choice. With regard to possession of items that may constitute a violation of law, or school policy or rules, school authorities may wish in their discretion to summons or call the appropriate law enforcement agencies in the interest of preserving the integrity of the educational mission of the school and the safety of all on the premises. Rankin County School District will identify a Homeless Education Liaison toassist students. The student having the highest and second highest grade point average during his/her school period shall be recognized as Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively. Contact Us . B. The decision of the DDC shall be rendered forthwith and delivered in writing to the parties. Nivel 2: El estudiante perder el uso de su armario para el da. (a) Student searches which disclose evidence of school misconduct, policy or school rules violations, but not criminal misconduct, should be treated according to applicable school board policies or local school rules or procedures regarding expected conduct. The driver or principal shall have the authority to designate seating if necessary to maintain order. Teachers should use progress monitoring information to: 1. determine if students are making adequate progress, 2. identify students as soon as they begin to fall behind, and. MY PAYMENTS PLUS SYSTEM PERMITS PARENTS TO: Set up email alerts when a students balance goes below a specified amount, Set up automatic payments when a students account reaches a specified low balance in their account. Individuals with questions, complaints, or needing additional information concerning Rankin County School District career and technical education offerings and specific pre-requisite criteria may contact the Rankin County School District Career and Technical Education Director or the Hinds/Rankin Career and Technical Education Center Director. This report must be made within 2 school days or within 5 calendar days, whichever is less. (RCSD Policy IEI Exhibit). The Rankin County School District will provide the following necessary coordination, technical assistance, and other support to assist Title I, Part A schools in planning and implementing effective parental engagement activities to improve student academic achievement and school performance: Providing timely support, information, and services to staff in participating Title I programs. Pupils eligible to have any such fee waived as a result of an inability to pay for said fees, shall not be discriminated against nor shall there be any overt identification of any pupil who has received a financial hardship waiver by use of special tokens or tickets, announcements, posting or publication of names, physical separation, choice of materials or by any other means. a. Any and all other relevant matters and facts associated with the particular infraction, to be considered on a case-by-case basis. Summative assessments shall also be used to measure a students progress toward or degree of accomplishment relative to stated goals and objectives (standards) for a subject. The student will be immediately removed from school for a drug/alcohol test to be conducted within 5 hours if the Rankin County School District decides to require submission to such test. Except in cases of excessive force or cruel and unusual punishment, a teacher or other member of the instructional staff, a principal or his designated representative, or a bus driver shall not be civilly liable for any action carried out in conformity with state law and Board rules regarding the control, discipline, suspension, and expulsion of students. This includes not opening or distributing infected files or programs and not opening files or programs of unknown or untrusted origin. However, if the students level of marijuana metabolites increases during this removal period,this finding is to reflect a second positive and the student is to be immediately placed in the Alternative School for two nine-week periods and will be removed from extracurricular activities for a calendar year. No clothing worn by any student in grades 5-12 shall be so tight-fitting so as to reveal the outline of undergarments or contour of the body, which may create a distraction to the educational atmosphere of the school district, with the exception of school uniforms approved by school administration. Students will not be permitted to change schedules without the approval of the principal and parents. We ask that everyone please stay in your vehicles. Be respectful toward the bus driver and all other students. Possession of a knife, handgun, other firearm or any other instrument considered to be dangerous andcapable of causing bodily harm; 3. As the rash grows outward, getting larger as the infection spreads, the center tends to clear. Bring unauthorized articles on the bus such as pets, combustibles, large articles, weapons or related items. 7. In no case shall the inability to pay the assessment of fees authorized under the provisions of this Fee Policy result in a pupil being denied or deprived of any academic awards or standards, any class selection, grade, diploma, transcript or the right to participate in any activity related to educational advancement. No lo comparte con amigos. The grade earned for the course remains unchanged. A student with a disability is any student who has an IEP or Section 504 plan (MS Code 37-11-57, revised July 1, 2019). Principal:Heather Faron Further, the parent/guardian can obtain a copy of said record at a fee not to exceed the cost of duplication, can request an explanation or interpretation of those records, and can challenge the content of said records through a hearing process. Follow the same guidelines for respectful, responsible behavior online that they are expected to follow offline. Credit for unused meals will be carried over. Leave or enter the bus at any place other than their assigned school or assigned bus stop without prior approval from their principal or transportation director. It is the recognized law of the state that the youth court shall not order the enrollment or re-enrollment of a student that has been suspended or expelled by the district for possession of a firearm or weapon on school grounds or for commission of a violent act which resulted or could have resulted in the death or physical harm to another. Pants and shorts must fit and not be baggy, sagging, or worn skin tight. If the student denies having committed the misconduct, an investigation of the facts shall be made prior to the administration of corporal punishment. Legal Reference: MS Code 37-7-301, 37-9-71, 37-11-29, 97-377-17, 37-13-91; Goss v. Lopez 419 U.S.565 Tinker v. Des Moines 393 U.S.503, 300 U.S.520. In accordance with this goal, students utilizing school transportation services shall: 1. Detention will not exceed one hour per instructional day. Individual dignity and privacy will be preserved to the extent practicable. Everyone has a role to play in helping to create the proper learning environment. The superintendent or designee shall establish procedures to support this policy. . You may need to add zeros to the beginning of their ID number to make it 9 digits long. 7. ii Even if your school has a gendered dress code policy, you should still be able to wear the clothing and hairstyle allowed any student. Providing documents of a professional quality. Dress policies exist for a reason: to make education a priority for all students. The model consists of three tiers of instruction: Tier I Quality classroom instruction based on MS Curriculum Frameworks and district instructional initiatives, Tier III Intensive interventions specifically designed to meet the individual needs of students. The Rankin County School District will provide assistance on these topics by undertaking the actions described below: 1. The school board may, in its discretion, provide additional administrative leave with pay for all employees (professional, certified, and classified) in the event of declared emergency closures. If school authorities are convinced that a more intrusive search is required to expose contraband or potential weapons, they should advise the proper law enforcement agency and/or the students parents, when practical, as soon as possible, of the grounds for their suspicion and conduct the search either with police participation or parental consent, if practical, under the circumstances. At this time, we recognize that not all areas of this website may be ADA compliant. Receipt of an official transcript/cumulative record from the last school attended, to be provided for by the parent or legal guardian. Failure to timely return the property and the continued use of it for non-school purposes without the Districts consent may be considered unlawful appropriation of the Districts property. Permanent and cumulative records for homeless students will contain academic achievement and other required data. Each school providing instruction or any other presentation on human sexuality in the classroom, assembly or other official setting shall be required to provide no less than one (1) weeks written notice thereof to the parents of children in such programs of instruction. Missed your weekly call from Ms. Francisco? The District Grade Placement Committee will consider all data and notify the school of its recommendations. 4. 3. Public Complaints (KL) Paying reasonable and necessary expenses associated with parental engagement activities, including transportation and child care costs, to enable parents to participate in school-related meetings and training sessions; 4. 125 Overby Street The person to whom an RCSD network account is issued is responsible at all times for its proper use. Both the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the National Defense Authorization Act reflect these requirements. 2. District may disable the device remotely to protect the device and/or data on the device. No student may be permitted to leave school prior to the dismissal hour at the request of, or in the company of anyone other than a school employee, police officer, court official, parent or legal guardian of the child, unless the permission of the parent or legal guardian has been secured. If any otherwise eligible child living within the Rankin County School District boundaries becomes ineligible, for any reason, disciplinary or otherwise, to ride a Rankin County School District school bus, and the parent(s) or legal guardian of such child shall thereafter refuse to personally or otherwise provide for said childs transportation to and from school, in a timely manner, and as directed by the principal, assistant principal or superintendent, then such child shall thereupon be suspended from school attendance for reasons associated with the safety of said student and school property (and so as to prevent said child from remaining at school, unattended and without supervision) and such cause shall be thereupon referred to the Youth Court of Rankin County, Mississippi by the principal or superintendent and to the Department of Human Services for inquiry as to, but not limited to, whether such actions on the part of the parent or legal guardian constitute neglect, as defined by law. Does not give the District discretion to waive the selection of any Voluntary Student selected under the mechanism, and. Students enrolled must provide written approval from the principal of their home schools. If the infection is around the nose or mouth, the student may not return to school until there is no drainage and they have received antibiotic treatment for at least 24 hours. 4. cable/satellite television programming. 3. Bottoms should reflect BCPS dress code policy including Young Men: Khaki colored pants or knee length shorts pulled up on the waist and secured with a belt Young Ladies: Khaki colored pants or knee length skirts, shorts or skorts 3. Students are automatically eligible for Title I services. It shall be a violation of Rankin County School District rules, regulations and policies to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, on educational property the following weapons: any BB gun, air rifle, air pistol, bowie knife, toy gun, dirk, dagger, slingshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife, blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors and razor blades and any sharp-pointed or edged instrument (except instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction and maintenance). Legal Reference: Mississippi Code Ann. This shall include, but not be limited to: nude/semi-nude figures; pictures or logos of alcoholic beverages or cigarettes, obscene gestures or words, or words/pictures that depict prohibited substances or actions; gang marks, drawings, designs or emblems; figures in sexually suggestive postures. 3. The superintendent shall consult with the school board attorney to make certain that any official action is consistent with federal and state law relative to these issues. Wipe surfaces with a clean, dry soft cloth. Exceptions can be made by the principal when extreme circumstances arise. Please refer to the following guidelines when trying to determine if your child should stay home or go to school when sick. Since learners only progress effectively when they complete work assigned, students are expected to complete all assignments. 3. Upon completion of the credit recovery course, a grade of 60 will be recorded on the credit history, thereby becoming part of the grade point average. Note: Any unofficial lease/rental agreement (handwritten/computer generated) must be notarized. Ringworm is characterized by a round pink/red rash with a raised, rough, scaly border. Inappropriate sites are added to the Internet daily. This means that lockers will also be off limits from 8:00 am until 2:30 pm. STEAM Extravaganza/District Art Fair & Summer Resource Fair, No School Students: Professional Development/Records, No School Students: Parent/Teacher Conferences. Career & Technical Programs Course content shall be based on the College- and Career-Readiness State Standards or Mississippi Curriculum Frameworks competencies and objectives. The parent/guardian gives written authorization for self-administration of asthma medication and acknowledges that the school shall incur no liability and the parent/guardian shall indemnify and hold harmless the school and its employees against any claims relating to self-administration of asthma medications by signing a RCSD Consent for Medications at School form. Connect with PPS. Any federal government housing or off-base military housing,including off-base military housing that may be provided through apublic-private venture. Consistent with section 1116, the school district will work with its schools to ensure that the required school-level parental engagement policies meet the requirements of section 1116(b) of the ESEA, and each include, as a component, a school-parent compact consistent with section 1116(d) of the ESEA. The Superintendent or designee (assistant superintendent) has the authority to expel any student who commits one of the following violations while on school property or at any school-related activity or off-campus activity or behavior, regardless if that property is owned by Rankin County School District or not: 1. at his discretion, setting guidelines for utilization of school personnel during school hours for this purpose and relinquishing accountability for these funds to the identified outside organization; 7. the principal shall establish prices to be charged by the school for admission to extracurricular activity events (athletic games, etc. 12. The instructional program and management system are consistent with that used in the regular session. The Board, recognizing the fact that student misconduct can jeopardize the safety of others, does hereby adopt the following procedures relative to student discipline for school bus transportation services: 1. With regard to prescription medications refer to Rankin County School District medication policy. The grade shall become a part of the grade point average and affect class ranking. 1401 (1977). 9. 7. Hair Colors Most schools prefer students to maintain natural hair colors, although each school may have its own definition of what is acceptable. Permanent records and cumulative folders shall be collected, maintained, and disseminated in compliance with state law, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the confidentiality section of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and State regulations. Parents meet with classroom teacher, Title I teachers, and itinerant staff to learn about curriculum, annual objectives, and teacher expectations. A firearm means any weapon which will, or is designed to, or may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by action of an explosive. The Rankin County School District will build the schools and parents capacity for strong parental engagement, in order to ensure effective engagement of parents and to support a partnership among the school involved, parents and the community to improve student academic achievement, through the following activities specifically described below. That parents are full partners in their childs education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; 4. Users should not take credit for things they did not create themselves, or misrepresent themselves as an author or creator of something found online. Principal:Lindsay Starbuck They are as follows: 3. For the purpose of exam exemption, three (3) tardies = 1 absence. Failure to timely complete all graduation practices and requirements of the principal shall be grounds for denial to participate in the graduation ceremony, which is a privilege, rather than a right. These storage areas remain school owned property and, as such, are subject to periodic inspections and search by school authorities, without notice. Prior to implementation of Rankin County School Districts drug and alcohol policy, reasonable notice of the policy will be made to all students, school personnel and parents/guardians of students. 3. is discouraged during State testing days. 1. If counseling session(s) are refused at any time the student shall be recommended for immediate placement in the Alternative School for two (2) nine weeks. 99 Kings Drive. Stay Connected. Once the administrator finds reasonable suspicion, the administrator shall contact the parents/guardians. Phone:601.845.2127 If a parent or legal guardian of a student who fails the dyslexia screener exercises the option to have a subsequent evaluation performed, such evaluation shall be administered by any of the licensed professionals, including: Psychologists, Psychometrists, or Speech Language Pathologists, and the resulting diagnosis of the subsequent evaluation must be accepted by the school district for purposes of determining eligibility for placement within a dyslexia therapy program. If funding is available, this report shall include quantitative as well as qualitative analysis of the program and shall include the perspective of students, teachers, and parents/guardians. If you are experiencing issues with this website, please contact us here:https://www.slcschools.org/contact-us, The Salt Lake City School District knows that many of our students and families are struggling with intensely personal questions, concerns, and fears about the national landscape regarding immigration. Hazelwood School District Dress Code Policy. The results of a students drug test shall not be released to anyone other than the parents or guardians of such student, the testing laboratory, the Medical Review Officer, the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent, assistant Superintendents, principal or building administrator, school board attorney and other employees of Rankin County School District who have a need to know or handle such information, without the express authorization and consent of the student and his/her parent/guardian. Ph . The first school dress code law was established in 1969 by the U.S. Supreme Court. The student must present a signed written excuse from a parent (to include a signed school generated Parent Excuse Form), guardian, or doctor on the day the student returns to school unless permission to be absent was granted by school officials before the absence occurred. Homeless students have a right to transportation to school. The Rankin County School District Language Instruction Educational Program will be monitored and supervised by the superintendent or his/her appointed designee. 2. Textbook costs for the college course are the responsibility of the parent and/or student. Those programs, activities, and procedures will be planned and operated with meaningful consultation with parents of participating children. Cualquier camiseta/playera o artculo de ropa usado debajo de la camisa blanca escolar tiene que ser blanca. Only cell phones should be in lockers. 5. Further, a parent, guardian, or custodian can be required to attend a discipline conference regarding these acts when properly notified by an appropriate school official. Celebrating Black History Month Home Access Center School Menus Find My School Locator Enroll Contact Transportation Calendar District News Parent Feedback Survey Red Knight Recap 2.24.23 Read Across America * Pippin * Absences Red Knight Recap 2.17.23 CHIP Update * STEM Academy * School Safety The laboratory will inform the student, parents or guardians, the principal of the school and the Superintendent or his designee of the positive test result. Users should refrain from using district email for personal business. Holes in Jeans While this has long been a fashion trend, many dress codes have stipulations against holes in jeans. Shorts or skirts should end past your fingertips when your arms are resting at your sides. Placement can occur at any point during the school year that is deemed appropriate by the principal. The Activity Student will remain eligible for participation in extra-curricular activities until the MRO has completed its review of the additional information and made a report of positive test results to the principal and Superintendent. For the safety and health and best interests of all students, each student desiring use of a schoolowned locker shall hereafter, sign, along with parent(s) or guardian(s), Been deemed to have consented to an examination or search of the locker by the school district administration thirty (30) days after public approval of the first reading of this policy by the school board. We encourage you to let us know how to better serve your children. A handgun means a pistol, revolver, derringer, or other firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot, bullet or other missile could possibly be discharged, the length of the barrel, exclusive of any revolving, detachable or magazine breech, which is less than sixteen inches. School Admission (JBC) Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite. Student Health ServicesMedicines (JGCD) If a student fails the test, but passes the course, he will be assigned the earned Carnegie unit credit. Click here to view the safe school resolution. 8. 7. Puckett, MS 39151 School personnel may order the removal of a student for not more than ten (10) consecutive school days to the extent that such removals would be applied to children without a disability for the same offense or when the students behavior is deemed to be dangerous behavior. In this event, the Voluntary Student and his/her parents or guardians will bear responsibility for contacting the testing laboratory used by the District and arranging for the testing laboratory to conduct a test within the 24-hour period from the time the student initially refused to submit to the test. All persons entering a school building other than for attendance at a scheduled activity open to the general public must report directly to the office of the principal to request a visitors permit. Should severe weather or an emergency condition develop during the school day requiring the emergency closing of schools, notification of the dismissal time for students will be the same procedure as that utilized before school.

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