SECKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
2016–2017 Student Handbook Signature Form
We the undersigned have read and understand the Seckman Middle School
2016–2017 Student Handbook.
The Student Handbook contains the procedures, guidelines, and consequences for behavior. Parents and students are expected to become familiar with and follow the guidelines, which provide for the general welfare of the entire student body. I have received my 16-17 Student Handbook, and understand the contents of the student handbook, guidelines for behavior and consequences.
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Student Name (Please Print) Grade
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Student Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Note: Please complete this sheet and return it to your advisory teacher.
STUDENTS Regulation 2100
Non-discrimination and Student Rights
The following notice of nondiscrimination will be distributed to all students:
The Fox C-6 School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Section 504 Coordinator-Dr. Kelly Bracht
Assistant Supt-Special Services
Central Office
745 Jeffco Blvd.
Arnold, MO 63010-1432
Telephone: 636-296-8000 / Title VI Coordinator
Angie Baker
Central Office
745 Jeffco Blvd.
Arnold, MO 63010-1432
Telephone: 636-296-8000 / Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Kelly Bracht
Central Office
745 Jeffco Blvd.
Arnold, MO 63010-1432
Telephone: 636-296-8000
Title II Coordinator
Angie Baker
Central Office
745 Jeffco Blvd.
Arnold, MO 63010-1432
Telephone: 636-296-8000 / Age Act Coordinator
Dr. Kelly Bracht
Central Office
745 Jeffco Blvd.
Arnold, MO 63010-1432
Telephone: 636-296-8000
Any person may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution’s compliance with the regulations implementing Section 504, Title II, Title VI, Title IX, and the Age Act.
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STUDENTS
Non-discrimination and Student Rights
Sexual Harassment of Students
Sexual harassment of students by employees or other students is strictly prohibited by the School District. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
· Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a student’s educational performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment.
· Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a student’s academic status or progress; or
· Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a student is used as the basis for evaluating the student’s performance within a course of study or other school-related activity.
Whether a student voluntarily submits to sexual advances or requests is irrelevant for the purposes of this policy.
Students who believe they have been the victims of or have witnessed sexual harassment should report the incident(s) to any teacher, guidance counselor or school administrator. The staff member who receives the complaint shall promptly inform the administrator who is designated to investigate such reports, or to the next level administrator who is not the subject of the complaint. Employees who witness sexual harassment against students shall immediately notify the designated administrator, or the next level of administrator who is not the subject of the complaint. There will be no adverse action taken against a person for reporting an incident or participating in or cooperating with an investigation.
The appropriate administrator shall conduct an investigation of the incident and shall take disciplinary action where appropriate, up to and including suspension and/or expulsion of the student or suspension and/or termination of the employee, in order to ensure that further sexual harassment does not occur. Confidentiality will be preserved consistent with applicable laws and the responsibility to investigate and address such complaints. Students who believe that their complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved may use the normal grievance procedure.
Publication disseminated to employees and students will inform them of this policy.
Adopted: 12/96 Consolidated School District No. 6 (Fox)
Standard Complaint Resolution Procedure for No Child Left Behind Programs
This complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
A complaint is a formal allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or by Department of Education personnel.
Any parent or guardian, surrogate parent, teacher, administrator, school board member, or other person directly involved with an activity, program, or project operated under the general supervision of the Department may file a complaint. Such a complaint must be in writing and signed; it will provide specific details of the situation and indicate the law or regulation that is allegedly being violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted.
The written, signed complaint must be filed and the resolution pursued in accordance with local district policy.
The Fox C-6 School District implements the following procedures for resolving complaints which may arise concerning possible violations of the provisions of all Federal Programs:
1. Complaints may be filed by parents, advisory councils, district staff members, concerned organizations, or individuals within the Fox C-6 School District.
2. To be considered, the complaint should allege a violation of the Elementary and Secondary Act; the General Education Provisions Act as it applies to all Federal programs; any state rules or guidelines; or the application as approved.
3. The complaint should be in writing and signed by the individual or his representative and submitted to the Federal Programs Coordinator for the Fox C-6 School District.
4. Unless unusual circumstances arise, 30 days will be the maximum time for investigating
and resolving the complaint by the Federal Programs Coordinator.
5. The Fox C-6 School District will provide the complainant, his representative, or both an opportunity to present evidence regarding the complaint and an opportunity for the complainant to question the parties involved.
6. A written decision will be rendered by the Fox C-6 School District to the complainant, the Missouri Department of Education, and the DAC and provided to all parties involved within 30 days of the filing of the original complaint. (note 3 above)
7. The complainant may appeal the decision to the Missouri Department of Education within 30 days of receiving the decisions of the Fox C-6 School District Federal Programs Coordinator.
8. Complaint procedures will be disseminated annually to interested parties including all advisory councils within the Fox C-6 School District.
If the issue cannot be resolved at the local level, the complainant may file a complaint with the Missouri Department of Education. If there is not evidence that the parties have attempted in good faith to resolve the complaint at the local level, the Department may require the parties to do so and may provide technical assistance to facilitate such resolution.
Any persons directly affected by the actions of the Department may file a similarly written complaint if they believe state or federal laws or regulations have been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by the Department itself.
Anyone wishing more information about this procedure or how complaints are resolved may contact local district of Department personnel.
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Seckman
Middle School
Jr. Jaguars
2840 Seckman Road Imperial, Missouri 63052
Dr. Tammy Cardona, Principal
Kolin Peterson, Asst. Principal
Heather Burris, Counselor
Robyn Bishop, Secretary
Carla Tesreau, Diagnostic Secretary
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Important Phone Numbers
Seckman Middle School 296-5707
Seckman Middle School Fax 282-6941
Mr. Lomax’s Classroom Phone 282-6924 Administrative Offices 296-8000
Fox Transportation Office 296-5331
Seckman High School 282-1485
Please visit our school website at https://www.seckmanms.fox.k12.mo.us
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For up to date school information and events.
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SMS 2016-2017 Calendar of Events
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August
9 Registration day
17 First Day of Classes
19 School Pictures
25 Open House 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
September
5 Labor Day, No School
October
7 Picture Retakes
14 End of 1st Quarter
27 NO SCHOOL, Parent/Teacher
Conferences (12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
28 No School
23-30 Red Ribbon Week
November
3 Intramural Basketball Championship (FHS)
(5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
3 Student/Teacher Basketball Game
8 No School – Full Day Staff Development
23-25 No School Thanksgiving Break
December
2 Choir Winter Concert
3 Breakfast with Santa 8:00-11:00
6 Band Winter Concert
9 Christmas Dance 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
20 Last Day of 1st semester
21-31 Christmas Break
January
1-3 Christmas Break
5 Classes Resume
16 No School-- Martin Luther King B-Day
February
2 Intramural Volleyball Championships (FHS)
(5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
2 Student/Teacher Volleyball Game
February Cont.
20 No School – Presidents’ Day
March
10 End of 3rd Quarter
14 Spring Pictures
16 6th Grade Parent Welcome Night
23 NO SCHOOL Parent/Teacher
Conferences (12:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
24 No School
30 Intramural Soccer Championships (SHS)
(5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.)
30 “Anything Goes” Assembly
April
6 NJHS Induction
7 Spring Mixer (6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
13-17 NO SCHOOL-Spring Break
May
2 Spring Band Concert
3 Choir Concert @ Rickman 7:00 p.m.
4 Middle School Track Meet
(rain date 5/16) @SHS
12 8th grade formal (Royale Orleans)
6th Grade Transition Day (10:30 – 12:30)
17 Tentative Last Day of Classes ½ Day
Students dismissed at 11:30 a.m.
18-31, Inclement Weather Make-up Days
(Senate Bill 69)
29 Memorial Day
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Seckman Middle School Mission Statement
Seckman Middle School is a collaborative environment where
Learning and Excellence leads to Achievement and Pride
for Every student… Everyday
Seckman Middle School Vision Statement
We believe that to achieve the mission of Seckman Middle School all staff need to have collaborative time to support student learning at all levels.
Seckman Middle School Values
Showing Respect,
Taking Responsibility and
Building Relationships (SMS 3R’s)
Seckman Middle School Goals
Our primary goal is to build positive relationships between home, school, and the community, and provide a safe learning environment to deliver a quality instructional program that supports student growth.
SMS Code of Conduct
At Seckman Middle School, we care about others, our school, and ourselves. All students must be respectful, cooperative, and helpful towards each other, all staff members, and the administration. All students are expected to conduct themselves in a considerate, civilized, and respectful manner at all times. We show and receive respect by using kind words and actions, listening thoughtfully, standing up for others and ourselves, and taking responsibility for our own behaviors and learning.
Student Handbook Notice:
School and district handbooks contain policies and procedures that may be updated throughout the course of a school year. Updates to district-wide policies can be tracked by following Board of Education meetings through BoardDocs, and any changes to the policies contained in this handbook will be made available on district and building websites.
Please check the district website at ww.fox.k12.mo.us frequently for the most updated versions of our policies, procedures, and other useful information.
If you have any questions, please contact your building principal for more information.
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SECKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Seckman Middle School Staff Directory 2016-20177th Grade / Subject / Room / Elective Teachers / Subject / Room
Diann Mueller / Math / 10 / Megan Sigette / Spanish / S6
Dot Lary / Science / 20 / Kristen Hall / Art / S1
Maria Tolliver / ELA / 11 / Todd Sattley / FACS / 22
Linda Brakemeyer / Geography / 8 / Prudence Willard / Keyboarding / 32
Todd Reed / Math / 9 / Richard Pearlman / Challenge / 19
Susan Casey / Science / 16 / Joe Simino / Band / S3
Julie Pelker / ELA / 12 / Rachel Wohlers / Choir / S5
Tim Meeks / Geography / 3 / Amy Kasten / PE/Health / Gym
Dave Wucher / PE/Health / Gym
8th Grade / Subject / Room / Angie Moore / Reading / S4
Shawn Sanderson / Math / 5 / Madelyn Layman / Read 180 / 14
Mike Dillon / Science / 19
Angie Cottrell / ELA / 24 / Building Aides / Kitchen Staff / Diagnostician
Debi Williams / Am. History / 2 / Brian Dale / Elissa Leach / Abbie Klaric
Paul Martin / Math / 1 / Terri Faulstitch / Karla Hartzke
Jeff Perry / Science / 18 / Tracy Luaders / Dawn Lehmann
Kim Heine / ELA / 25 / Laura Thurman
Chris Conway / Am. History / 7 / Emily VonFeldt / Building Secretary
Robyn Bishop
Special Services / Subject / Room
Mike Zaretzky / SPED / 15 / Speech and Language
Michelle Stokes / SPED / 6 / Karen Abeln
Ellen Gathard / SPED / 13
Jennifer Helling / SPED / 23 / Custodians
Karen Holtmann / SPED / 17 / Cathy Hawkins
Jesse Lomax / SPED / 30 / Bob Hunter
Tim Moehle
REACH / Room
Krystal Hargis / 28 / Principal
Leanna Lueders / 27 / Dr. Tammy Cardona
Heather Pendley / 26
Christie Robbins / 29 / Assist. Principal
Tara Schnable / 31 / Kolin Peterson
Teresa Seavey / 31
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academic information
1. State Testing – All students are required to participate in all state-mandated assessments.
NO CELL PHONES WILL BE ALLOWED DURING ANY TESTING.
2. Homework Requests- For students who will be out or miss 3 or more days, please call the office and homework will be arranged for you to pick-up.
3. Report Cards/Tyler
Student grades and daily work can be found at our Parent Portal. You can receive your log on information from the school office.
Teacher’s post grades once a week on this site. The 1st and 3rd quarter report cards are to be picked up by parents during parent/teacher conferences. The 1st and 2nd semester report cards are mailed home. If the student has a book charge or other outstanding debt, the report cards must be picked up and the debt cleared in the office prior to receiving the report card.
3. Retention - Student grades (all subjects), ability,
attitude, conduct, motivation, and attendance will be used in making a determination to retain. Teachers and counselors make recommendations to the principal regarding retention. The final decision rests with the principal. Students who are retained will remain in the grade the entire year.
The Following policies and procedures will be used in determining whether or not a student is to be promoted to the next grade level.
At each grade level, students are required to take two (2) semesters of English, Science, Math and Social Studies. This constitutes eight (8) semesters of required classes. In order to be promoted to the next grade, students must pass five (5) of eight (8) required semester classes and one-half (1/2) of any elective classes that they may be taking.