Pulaski Heights Middle School

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1 Pulaski Heights Middle School Parent Handbook N. Pine Street Little Rock, AR Phone: Fax: Dr. Suzanne Ross, Principal Show Your Panther Pride

2 LRSD Middle School Program Mission Statement The mission of the Little Rock School District Middle School Program is to meet the unique needs of all young adolescents, equipping them with the knowledge and the intellectual, physical, emotional and social skills to successfully transition to high school. This is achieved through: a developmentally appropriate curriculum that is challenging, integrated, relevant and exploratory; specially trained, nurturing educators using varied teaching and learning approaches within a flexible organizational structure; strong family and community partnerships; programs and policies that foster health, wellness, and safety; and a faculty advocate for every student. Pulaski Heights Middle School Shared Vision The Pulaski Heights Middle School family, which includes students, parents, teachers and staff, shall provide a safe, supportive learning environment where our students will develop into independent, caring, productive young adults able to face successfully the challenges of tomorrow. Pulaski Heights Middle School PTSA The strength of a school can be measured by the active participation of its parents and community leaders. Please become a part of your child s educational process. PTSA meetings are held monthly, usually the second Thursday of every month in the Media Center. (Please check calendar to confirm date/time each month). In the spring of 2006, we voted to become a Parent Teacher Student Association. Therefore, the Student Council President will represent the students at all PTSA meetings. Join the PTSA $10 Family Membership; $5 Staff

3 Administration Principal Dr. Suzanne Ross Assistant Principals 8 th Grade A K Lanette Kemp th Grade L Z Sammy Grandy th Grade Dr. Steven Wise th Grade Dr. Sharon Cauley Guidance Counselors A K Peggy Taylor L Z Michelle Williams Principal s Sec y Bobbye Levy Attendance Sec y Bookkeeper Lynda Sherrill Cafeteria Manager Darcus Johnson Custodians Calvin Smith (Head) Mary Allen (Asst. Head) Ricky Jynes Nathaniel Mitchell Media Clerk Sammye Fuller Media Specialist Ardell Thomsen Nurse Virginia Sniegocki Registrar Edna McEwen School Res. Officer Erica Patterson Security Officer Jesse Smith Team Leaders 6 th All Stars Colleen Pritz th Champions Marcie Huer th Skyriders Jacquie Hogg th WOW Deokie Fleming th Firecrackers Janet Buford th Wings Rebecca Houston Bus Trans. Issues (Asst Prin) Sammy Grandy Meal Elig. Appl. (Asst Prin) Lanette Kemp Athletics Coordinator (Asst Prin) Dr. Steven Wise

4 Support Services Gifted/Talented Dr. Steven Wise Math Coach Teresa Oliver Literacy Coach Janelle Moreland Occupational Therapist Sherry Nehus Paraprofessional Lori Maxwell Paraprofessional Deloris Matthews Speech Carol Fleming Suspension (In School) Marlo Jackson Related Arts Arkansas History George Coleman Art Misty Kew Art Joe Homan Art Jessica Peterson Band Michael Williamson Business Education Shauna Norton Business Education Teri Page Career Orientation Willie Nelson Choir & Exploratory Music Sara Stone EAST Lab Lee Thompson French Elizabeth McFadden Orchestra Tom McDonald PE/Health Ramona McGee PE/Health Michael Perkins PE/Health Mackie Buckelew PE/Health Kerric Turner Spanish Donna Duerr Special Education Carolyn Lewis Tara Hardiman Tami Blewitt Anne Virden Judy Schieffler

5 COMMUNICATION There are several ways to keep up with your student and the events and opportunities at PHMS. Edline All teachers are required to provide online grade information for all middle school and high school students via the Edline system. To use the Edline system, PHMS must assign you an Edline code. Returning PHMS students can use their Edline codes from the previous year. All 6 th graders will receive an Edline code early in the school year. For questions or problems with your Edline code or logging in, contact Terri.phillips@lrsd.org. Ms. Phillips is our Edline system administrator. PHMS Monthly Newsletter Each month, the school sends home a monthly newsletter with each student. The newsletter includes a letter from the principal, the monthly calendar and a PTSA newsletter. Copies are also available in the main office. PHMS PTSA News via Constant Contact The PHMS PTSA periodically sends an update, Constant Contact, which contains information from the newsletter as well as other PTSA news. Sign up for this in one of the following ways. Text PANTHERNEWS to The system will reply to gather your address. (Your regular texting rates will apply.) Send your address to pulaskiheightsms.ptsa@gmail.com with a request to be added to the list. Scan the QR code below. Add the address, pulaskiheightsms.ptsa@gmail.com, to your address book to help ensure delivery.phms Website The school maintains a website, that provides access to the school calendar and other information.

6 ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC PROGRAMS School Colors: Green & White Mascot: Panther On April 28, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District voted unanimously to eliminate the 6 th grade athletic program. All athletic programs, including spirit teams, are for 7 th & 8 th grade students, and usually require competitive tryouts each year to make the team. Football Ron Calcagni, Head Coach ron.calcagni@lrsd.org Boys and Girls Basketball Kerric Turner, Boys Head Coach kerric.turner@lrsd.org Ramona McGee, Girls Head Coach ramona.mcgee@lrsd.org Girls Volleyball Ramona McGee, Head Coach ramona.mcgee@lrsd.org Boys and Girls Track Kerric Turner, Boys Head Coach kerric.turner@lrsd.org Ramona McGee, Girls Coach Ramona.mcgee@lrsd.org Soccer Ron Calcagni, Head Coach ron.calcagni@lrsd.org Steve Ronnell, Volunteer Coach

7 ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (cont) Cheerleading/Drill Team Marlo Jackson Cheer sponsor Vicki Davis Drill Team Sponsor Drill Team and cheer tryouts are held in May of each year for the next school year and are only open to students who will be in the 7 th & 8 th grades for the next school year. Girls need to bring their completed physical, consent form, a winning attitude and determination to tryouts. A summer camp is held each year in June for the students who are selected for the team. They begin practicing on campus two weeks before school starts. Until competition is over in October, the team practices Monday through Thursday after school, except on game days. The teams attend and support all volleyball, football and basketball games. *********************************************************** ** Art Club Jessica Peterson Jessica.Peterson@lrsd.org Band Michael Williamson Michael.Williamson@lrsd.org A student in any grade can enroll in Band 1. The student will be expected to rent or purchase an instrument. PHMS band performs at school & community events. Students can advance to Band 2 & Band 3. The band is not a marching band. TBA Chess Club Choir David French David.french@lrsd.org

8 ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (cont) Foreign Language Festivals Mary Johnson, Spanish Elizabeth McFadden, French Foreign language students participate in the Regional and State Foreign Language Festivals, sponsored by the Arkansas Foreign Language Association. Senora Johnson & Madame McFadden also travels to Europe every summer with students. Students who have completed the 7 th or 8 th grade are eligible. Parents are welcome to participate also. Ladies and Gentlemen s Club Regina Moore, Ladies Club Sponsor Regina.moore@lrsd.org , Ladies sponsor Kerric Turner, Gentlemen s Club sponsor Kerric.turner@lrsd.org Jesse Smith Jesse Smith, Gentlemen s Club sponsor Jesse.smith@lrsd.org Math Counts Sharon Dallimore Coach Sharon.Dallimore@lrsd.org The Math Counts team meets every morning at zero hour (7:45 8:40). Any interested student can participate. The team participates in regional competition to qualify for state and national competition. Media Center or Office Monitor Library: Ardell Thomsen Ardell.thomsen@lrsd.org Office: Bobbye Levy Bobbye.levy@lrsd.org Eighth grade students are eligible to apply to work for one period per day as a monitor in the Media Center or main office. Students must have excellent conduct, 2.0 GPA and parental permission to apply. A total of eight students are selected for the Media Center and sixteen students for the main office.

9 ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (cont) Photo Journalism Trish England, Sponsor SECME Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Onisha Overton Chandler, Coach Student Council Becki Houston, Sponsor Quiz Bowl Janet Buford Coach Tryouts are held at the end of September/first of October. The exact date is announced for several days during morning announcements. To tryout, students complete a 25 question qualifying quiz. The top 16 students make the team Students practice one afternoon a week, twice a month until competition and then every afternoon the week before a tournament practice is usually 1 ½ hours that week. Competitions are in January and February for LRSD, November March for Arkansas Governors Quiz Bowl (AGQBA) Yearbook Trish England, Editor Patricia.England@lrsd.org Ms. England and parent volunteers produce the yearbook.

10 Pulaski Heights Middle School Expectations Tardy Policy: Tardies are not excused unless a doctor s note is presented, indicating an appointment during the absence from school, or unless a parent presents other documentation indicating illness or other extenuating circumstances. Students will not be excused, upon entering school late, unless a parent accompanies them. The building tardy policy will be enforced according to the guidelines of the LRSD Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Coming to Class Prepared: Students are expected to report to class on time. Teachers will assign homework on a regular basis. Middle school students are expected to report to class with all materials needed to participate fully in class activities. These materials include complete homework, books, pencils, pens, paper, etc. Required supplies will vary by teacher and by subject. Extra Help Needs: Teachers are available for special help before and after school. The student should make an appointment with a teacher to get extra help whenever he or she cannot master the material during regular class time. Changing Classes: At every change of class, each student is expected to follow the traffic pattern outlined by the team teachers. Anyone not following the designated traffic pattern will be subject to disciplinary action. Hall Passes: The agenda book is to be used at all times as a hall pass. The teacher, only on an emergency basis, will allow bathroom visits during class. Students should use the restroom before school, between classes, during the lunch period and after school. The school maintains the LRSD security policy of not allowing students to leave the classroom during the first 15 minutes and final 15 minutes of any class period. Cafeteria: The duty person in charge will direct students to line up for food service when students are orderly. Students should dispose of trays and trash when finished with lunch. Applications for meal eligibility will be available in the office.

11 PARENTAL CONCERNS School Complaints Resolution Process There may be times when parents find they have concerns with their child s school or education. Pulaski Heights Middle School encourages parents to raise any issues they have so that they can be dealt with promptly and resolved to the satisfaction of all concerned in the most appropriate manner. Pulaski Heights Middle School has developed the following complaint resolution procedures that provide parents with guidelines to assist them in addressing their concerns. These protocols provide a framework that ensures parent concerns are treated seriously and that all issues raised are addressed promptly and fairly while adhering to high standards of conduct and concern. Guidelines for Parents Level One: Contact Teacher/Counselor It is important to address an issue or concern quickly; therefore, you should contact the person most directly involved with your child in regards to the matter of concern. For example, contact the physical education teacher if the concern is related to physical education; the math teacher if the concern is related to math; the counselor if it is a scheduling issue or a personal issue; etc. Calling the school and leaving a message for the person to return your call is one way to make contact. You can also send a note or to the appropriate campus personnel requesting a conference with the teacher or counselor. Be sure to state whether you are requesting a personal conference, a phone conference, or perhaps simply a written reply from the person regarding your concern. Level Two: Meet with your child s Assistant Principal If the matter you have raised is not addressed after initial contact with the teacher or counselor, make an appointment to speak with your child s assistant principal. Level Three: Meet with the Principal If the matter you have raised is not addressed after contact with an assistant principal make an appointment to speak with the building principal. If a classroom teacher is to be present, it is more convenient for a meeting to occur during planning or team time. It is the principal s role and obligation to follow up on all parent concerns and to keep communication open. The principal will investigate the issue and consider all options to determine appropriate action for a satisfactory outcome. Level Four: Contact the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Education If the matter is still unresolved at the school level, you may wish to discuss it further with the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Education, who can provide additional advice and support in order to seek a positive solution. He can be contacted through the Little Rock School District Office ( ).

12 Pulaski Heights Middle School Expectations Code of Conduct: Good behavior and respect for the feelings of others will ensure the best possible school and learning environment for a successful school year. Every classroom has a posted statement of the general rules of the school. A team of students, staff and parents compiles this Conduct Code for PHMS. Bring signed material from home. Arrive in class on time. Come to class with necessary materials. Use your agenda book appropriately. Use appropriate language. Move through the building in an orderly fashion. Public display of affection is not tolerated. Wear appropriate clothing. Follow school and classroom rules. Settle conflicts appropriately. Respect the school and the property of others. Treat peers and staff with respect. Conduct yourself respectfully in the community. Forbidden at PHMS: Articles that interfere in any way with school procedures, disrupt instruction, or become hazards to the safety of others are not allowed. If forbidden items are brought to school, these items will be impounded and returned only to a parent. Do not allow your child to bring to school or have in his / her possession or in his/her locker any of these items: Radios Electronic devices Perfume Cassette/CD players Ipod/MP3 players Cameras Toy water guns Glass containers Toys Balls Laser Pointers Firecrackers Beepers/Pagers Explosive devices Knives Spraying Devices Firearms Yo Yos Magic Markers Playing cards Weapons Candy Correction fluid Gum Bus Safety: Students who ride the bus must follow all rules and regulations as outlined in the LRSD Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and as established by the bus driver. Substitute Teachers: Whenever a teacher must be absent from school a substitute is hired to deliver the instruction for the teacher. They are due proper respect. Any student who displays inappropriate behavior while in a classroom with a substitute will receive appropriate action from an administrator. Building Care: Everyone should take pride in our school building and the school grounds. Do everything that you can do to keep it clean and attractive. Students are expected to be thoughtful citizens by picking up paper and litter from the classroom and hallway floors at the end of each class period. The writing of graffiti on any PHMS item is prohibited. Vandalism is a punishable offense and will be dealt with severely. Parents and students are responsible for damage to school property or materials loaned to students.

13 Pulaski Heights Middle School Expectations School Wide Discipline Policy: In a building the size of PHMS and with the large number of students housed in this school, negative behaviors can create a safety hazard and can be a nuisance. Student horseplay, running in the halls, shoving, pushing, shouting, sliding on banisters, hitting each other (even in play), spitting, throwing objects, throwing trash, practical jokes, and other forms of personal harassment which violate the space of an individual are not appropriate at PHMS. Other behaviors deemed unacceptable are included in the LRSD Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook along with appropriate disciplinary actions. Refer to the handbook for definitions and details. NOTE: BULLYING will NOT BE TOLERATED at PHMS or any other school building in the LRSD! Student Handbook pages School Based Security: There are two security guards at school. They provide full time supervision and assistance to students, parents, teachers and administrators. Random scans for weapons and locker searches are performed routinely. School Day: School begins at 8:42 AM and ends at 3:45 PM. Students may enter the building at 8:35 AM. Teachers establish their lessons first, and this beginning instruction may be lost when a student is tardy. For the safety of our students, no student should arrive before 8:00 am (unless you are taking a zero hour class), nor remain after the staff leaves at 4:15 pm, unless involved in a supervised after school activity. Students must be picked up within 15 minutes of the completion of a school activity, or they will be ineligible to participate or attend future activities. Dress Code: It is inappropriate to wear anything that detracts from or disrupts the learning environment. Refer to the LRSD Student Rights and Responsibility Handbook for details. Inappropriate clothing includes pants that sag or fall below the waistline or any visible underwear. Underwear and sleepwear are not to be worn as outer garments. Shirts or blouses must cover the midriff. Clothing must be properly fastened. NO clothing is allowed with negative overtones that appear to be derogatory, discriminatory, profane, suggestive, inflammatory, or that represent drug, alcohol, and other tobacco related items. Clothing and accessories of prohibited organizations or gangs including headwear, hats, hair rollers, bandanas, and headbands are NOT allowed. Attendance Policy: It is the parent s responsibility to see that students attend school every day. The parent must call the school office on the morning of ANY absence by 10:00 AM; otherwise, the absence will be unexcused. Students who violate the attendance policy will be referred for disciplinary sanctions. Students may request work to be done at home when absent for more than 3 days. It is the responsibility of every student to make up the work missed while absent.

14 PTSA Officers President Jill Hartsfield President Elect Valerie Bell Secretary Shelley Djurica Treasurer Tami Bean PTA Council Rep Jennifer Ronnel Committee Chair ACCTAP snacks Sarah Cook Arts TBA Back to school Social Jill Johnson Booster (band) Melissa Brown Booster (sports) TBA Bulletin Boards Julie Farrar Campus Improvement Karen Ryall Constant Contact Janet Flegal Hospitality Shannon Bass Kroger Card/Target/Box Tops Kyran Pittman Lost and Found Melissa Jacobs Merchandise Stacie Wickliffe Office Volunteers Karen Ryall Pantherfest Jill Johnson Pantherfest Kristin Emerson Pantherfest Kristin Trulock Pantherfest Food Juli Chrisman Pantherfest Food Kristi Moody Partners in Education Debbie Milam Partners in Education Meg Lankford PTSA Council Jennifer Ronnel Red Ribbon/Spirit week Karen Swinton Reflections TBA Registration Joanie Foster Staff Appreciation Jennifer Selig Staff Appreciation Tracie Sugg Student Needs Allison Baker Student Needs Susan Jones Student Recognition Catherine Burton Student Recognition Jennifer Taylor Student Recruitment Sarah Cook Teacher Requests Melissa Goff Teacher Requests Will Bond VIPS Sarah Bernhardt Yearbook Susan Jones Janet Flegal

15 PTSA Committees Arts Organizes and promotes the Spring Art Show and other competitions Back to School Event Organizes back to school event Booster Club Organizes and manages support for sports teams/activities, membership drive, concessions, and annual All Sports Banquet Band Booster Organizes and manages support for the band Bulletin Board Updates boards with PTSA info, student and teacher recognition Campus Improvements Plans/implements campus beautification efforts Handbook Types and publishes handbook (August check in) LRSD Liaison Attends and/or reviews minutes of School Board meetings, and provides PTSA with updates on important issues Merchandise Coordinator Order, coordinate sales and track inventory of school logo merchandise Newsletter Types, prints, manages distribution of PTSA monthly newsletter Office Volunteers Organizes and provides volunteers in the school office each day Pantherfest Plans and organizes school wide carnival to be held in May PTSA Membership Conducts campaign during Check in (August) and Open House (September) and prepares membership reports with State and National PTA. Red Ribbon Week Organizes drug and alcohol awareness program in October Registration (Check in) Recruits volunteers and assists with Check in (August) Staff Appreciation/Hospitality Provides refreshments/decorations and sets up for special events such as orientation, open house, art show and other events and plans staff luncheons and other means of expressing appreciation Student Needs Works with counselors to help students Student Recognition Plans three events to recognize student achievement on the honor roll, for good citizenship and ACTAAP scores Student Recruitment Actively recruits students to our school from the feeder schools, magnet schools and county. Organizes lists of recruits; invites them to events and open house Teacher Requests Helps provide teachers with supplies and other classroom needs ViPS Tracks and reports volunteer hours. Assists in nominating volunteers for ViPS Awards (April) Yearbook Works with faculty sponsors and students to take and gather pictures for yearbook, assists in layout and selling of 8 th grade ads, works with the school photographer and distribution of books

16 Reminders PARKING: There are two handicap parking spaces designated. Parking is available from 9 AM 2 PM along the curb in front of school. Please do not park in the parking lot off Colonial Court at the rear of the school. This lot is designated for Pulaski Heights Elementary School. VISITOR/PARENT: When on campus, please go to the office first and sign the visitor notebook indicating your reason on campus. Visits in classrooms must be scheduled in the office and with 24 hours notice. TARDY: The tardy bell rings at 8:45 am. If students arrive after 8:45 am, parents should enter the office and sign in their students to receive an excused admittance slip. Three unexcused tardies will result in disciplinary action, per district policy. CHECKOUT: Parents MUST come to the office to sign out their students. Students will be called from the office to meet the parent after the parent has arrived. AGENDA BOOKS: Agenda books are required for all students. They serve as an organizational tool for students and are a primary communication tool between teacher and parent. Check agenda books daily for homework assignments. Sixth grade teachers will be communicate interim reports (mid 9 week progress) through agenda books. BACKPACK RULE: ONLY mesh or clear backpacks may be used to and from school but must be stored in the student s locker during the school day. If students violate this policy and backpacks are not mesh or are not stored in the locker during the day, the backpacks will be confiscated, and the parent will be called to pick them up. CONFERENCES with TEACHERS: Send a note with your child to give to the teacher, call the office to leave a message on the teacher s voice mail, or your teacher. Please give the teacher 24 hours to respond. MEDICATION: Parents must complete the necessary forms and give permission for the school nurse to give prescription medication. MESSAGES: Parents must call the school by 3:00 PM in order to get a message (including changes to after school plans) to a student by the end of the school day. After 3:00 PM, PHMS cannot guarantee the delivery of your message. LUNCH: The cost for lunch is $2.70, $.40 reduced, and $3.25 for adults. The cost for breakfast is $1.70, $.30, and $2.00 for adults. It can be prepaid by the week or by the month in cafeteria or online via the LRSH website. ABSENCE: If a student is going to be absent, the office must be contacted no later than 10:00 AM that day. BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL: No students should arrive at PHMS before 8:00 AM unless they are taking a zero hour class. The school building closes at 4:15 PM. There will be NO supervision of your child prior to 8:00 AM or after 4:15 PM.

17 Schedule No student should arrive at PHMS before 8:00AM unless they are taking zero hour. The school building closes at 4:15 PM. There will be NO supervision of your child prior to 8:00 AM or after 4:15 PM. Students are counted tardy at 8:45 am * Period Time Subject Teacher s Name Room Enter Building 8:35-8:40 Homeroom 1 st Period 8:45-9:32 2 rd Period 9:36-10:21 3 rd Period 10:25-11:10 4 th Period 11:14-11:59 Lunch 11:59-12:29 5 th Period 12:33-1:18 6 th Period 1:22-2:07 7 th Period 2:11-2:56 8 th Period 3:00-3:45

18 Athletic Schedules Football 2 Sep Jamoboree Scott 9 Sep Dunbar Quigley 6:00 16 Sep Mann (Away) Quigley 6:00 23 Sep Henderson Quigley 6:00 30 Sep Forest Heights (Away) Scott 5:30 7 Oct Mablevale (Away) McClellan 5:30 14 Oct Cloverdale Quigley 6:00 21 Oct Bryant (Away) Bryant 28 Oct Playoffs Volleyball 27 Aug Dunbar (Away) 5:30 3 Sep Open 8 Sep Mann 10 Sep Henderson (Away) 15 Sep Forest Heights 17 Sep Mabelvale 22 Sep Cloverdale (Away) 24 Sep Playoffs 29 Sep Tournament

19 Basketball 18 Nov Jamboree 10 Nov Dunbar (Away) 5:00 13 Nov 17 Nov 20 Nov 24 Nov 1 Dec 4 Dec 8 Dec 11 Dec 15 Dec 18 Dec 12 Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 24 Jan 31 Jan Open Mann (Away) Henderson Forest Heights (Away) Mablevale (Away) Cloverdale Dunbar Open Mann Henderson (Away) Forest Heights Cloverdale (Away) Mann 7th grade tournament Varsity Tournament

20 Alma Mater Of you, Pulaski Heights, fond memories, Shall to our hearts forever cling, We ll greet you always with devotion, And loyal hearts to you we ll bring, And when we meet to sing your praises, And thus to you our hearts unite, We ll mingle merry hearts and voices, In praise of Green and White. The PHMS Parent Handbook is published by the Parent Teacher Student Association. Please be generous and donate to Pass-the-Hat All donations to PHMS PTSA tax deductible Revised 10/15/2014