Welcome to Meridianville Middle School. 2004-05
We are excited about the opportunities that await us as we begin a new school year. As a staff, we are anxious to get started.
To aid in getting off to a good start, we have prepared this handbook in hopes that it will serve as an easily read source of general information. It will not replace the documents produced by the Board of Education, such as the Student Code of Conduct, but will provide some of the more specific information, policies and procedures that we use at Meridianville Middle.
Our goal is to provide an atmosphere of learning that will be challenging, but yet characterized by a spirit of love and care. We have high hopes and expectations for every student who enters our school. Our desire is to equip them with the academic tools, work ethic and attitude they will need to be successful at the high school level.
On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, we look forward to working with your children. We appreciate your support. Let’s have a great year.
Sincerely,
Tom Highfield
Lori Shotts
E. Quinn Headen
A Message from our PTO
Welcome to the 2004-2005 school year. We are expecting a tremendous year. The people involved with MMS are a very special group. A large part of the momentum and support is provided by you, the parents. Our school deserves the best we can give, and I want to thank you for providing that support. There are so many ways we can help; with finances, encouragement and of course, with our time. If there are needs that you see, or ways that we can help, please feel free to call your PTA officers.
Linda Finnegan, President Tammy Elders, Treasurer
(H) 828-5371 (H) 851-6807
(C) 658-5371 (C) 509-0706
Cristall Brown, Secretary Sandy Goode, VP Hospitality
(H) 828-7799 (H) 828-5805
(C) 759-0436 (C) 468-5805
Table of Contents
General Information
Page
* Important Dates 3
* Grade Reporting Periods
3
* Knowledge and Observation of School Policies and Procedures
3
* School Day
3
* Instructional Program 4
* Faculty and Staff
5
* School Arrival and Departure (Car Riders and Bus Riders)
6
* Student Absence Procedures
6
* Excused and Unexcused Absences
7
* Checking into School 7
* Checking out of School
7
* Who May I Send to Check My Child Out of School
7
* Excused and Unexcused Check-ins and Check-outs
7
* Make-up Work 7
* Parent / Teacher Conference
8
* Visits to Our Campus 8
* Morning Information 8
* Afternoon Information 8
* Medication
9
* Messages and Forgotten Items
9
* Telephone Usage 9
* Items Delivered to Students
9
* Test Schedule 10
* Grading System 10
* Lunch and Breakfast Prices
10
* Lockers 10
* Valuables 11
* Textbooks 11
* Fundraisers
11
Student Policies and Guidelines
* Madison County Student Code of Conduct
12
* Expectations of Students Representing the School
12
* Student Conduct 12
* Consequences for Misbehavior
13
* Fighting 13
* Prohibited Articles
13
* Student Dress 13
* Student Expectations for Riding the Bus
15
* Bus Route Changes
15
* Use of Elevator 15
* Athletics 16
* Other Extracurricular Activities, Clubs, and Organizations
16
* Academic Eligibility for Athletics
17
General Information
Knowledge and Observation of School Policies and Procedures
Students will be issued a variety of materials on the first day of
school. These materials are extremely important as they contain state,
county and local school policies and procedures. These will serve
a variety of needs ranging from "beginning of the year" information to
that which will guide throughout the year. Although we take class
time during the first few days to go over these materials, it will be the
responsibility of the student and parent to familiarize themselves with
this information to insure a problem-free, successful, and fulfilling year.
Important Dates for 04-05
* Opening Day for Students (Full Day) July 29
* Labor Day Holiday September 6
* First Intercession October 4-15
* Parents Day October 4
* Veterans Day Holiday November 11
* Thanksgiving Holidays November 24-26
* Last Day of First Semester December 17
* Christmas Holidays Dec 20-Jan 4
* Students Return for Second Semester January 5
* Martin Luther King Holiday January 17
* President’s Day February 21
* Third Intercession March 14 - 25
* Weather Day (1) April 22
* Weather Day (2) April 25
* Last Instructional Day for Students May 26
* Memorial Day May 30
Grade Reporting Periods
Nine Weeks Beginning Date Ending Date Report Cards
* 1 July 29 October 1 October 22
* 2 October 18 December 17 January
12
* 3 January 5 March 11 March 30
* 4 March 28 May 26 June 3
School Day
* The school day begins………..7:55 AM (Warning Bell at 7:53 AM)
* The school day ends………….2:50 PM for 6th & 3:00
PM for 7th / 8th
Bell Schedule
7th and 8th Grade 6th Grade
Morning Schedule Morning Schedule
7:20 Supervision Begins 7:20 Supervision
Begins
7:45 Dismissed from Sup 7:45 Dismissed
from Sup
7:53 Warning Bell 7:53
Warning Bell
7:55 1st Period Begins 7:55
1st Period Begins
7:55-8:05 Homeroom 7:55-8:05 Homeroom
8:05-8:55 1st Period Instruction 8:05-9:00
1st Period Instruction
8:55-9:10 Reading Period 9:05-10:05 2nd
Period Instruction
9:15-10:03 2nd Period Instruction
10:08-10:56 3rd Period Instruction
11:01-11:49 4th Period Instruction
Mid Day and Lunch Schedule
11:54-1:14 5th Period
Lunch A
11:54-12:19 Lunch
12:19- 1:14 Instruction
Lunch B Mid Day/Lunch Schedule
(6th)
11:54-12:24 Instruction 10:08-10:56 3rd Period
Instruction
12:24-12:49 Lunch 11:01-12:30 4th Period
Instruction
12:49- 1:14 Instruction 11:01-11:26
Lunch
11:26-12:30
Class
Lunch C
11:54-12:49 Instruction 12:35-1:35 5th Period
Instruction
12:49- 1:14 Lunch
Afternoon Schedule Afternoon Schedule
1:19-2:07 6th Period Instruction 1:40-2:40 6th Period
Instruction
2:12-3:00 7th Period Instruction 2:40-3:00 Reading
Period
Faculty and Staff
6th Grade Faculty with Areas of Teaching Responsibility
6th Grade
Tammie Burger
Math and Reading
Krista Hunter English and Reading
Jean Henderson Science and Reading
Jennifer Sticker Social Studies and Reading
7th and 8th Grade Faculty by Departments
Math Department Social Studies Department
Liz Smith Billy Hill
Sarah Raby Henry Phillips
Brent Davis Jamie Putman
TBA Gary Hopper
Science Department Computer / Technology Department
Jennifer Elam Mary Hughes
Kyle Franklin
Stanley Fields
Mollie Webster Ann McDonald Proctor (Mac Lab)
Anthony Bell
Language Arts Department Performing / Visual Arts Department
Delesa Dean Emily Wolfe
Beth Davis Susan Henry
Jamie Ragland
Cheree Trulson Physical Education Department
Denise Johnson Cindi Markham
Monte Britton Ron King
Patricia Rievley Jay McElyea Aide
Mary Bagwell - ACE Linda Martin - Aide
Terri McElyea - ACE
Special Services Department Music Department
Paula Edwards Allan Weinberg
Glenn Pettaway
Melanie Hall Library / Media Department
Alex Hughes Missy King
Mollie Davidson Jane Poarch- Aide
Carla Rowley
Staff by Areas of Responsibility
Administration Counseling Department
Tom Highfield Stephanie Carr
Lori Shotts Kevin Brodt
E. Quinn Headen
Office Staff Plant Manager
Karen Stephens - Secretary Powell Shockley
Belinda Lance - Registrar
Phyllis Watson - Accountant Alternative Placement Program
Heather Curry Nurse Pam Maddox
Transportation Department Child Nutrition Program
Cristall Brown Shirley Steelman Manager
Diwana Perry Carol White
Joe Durham Kim Dixon
Lawin Hillis Virginia Huggins
Virgil Ikard Janie Cowan
Margaret Lanford Fran Tielking
Kathy Miller Donna Walker
Terri Smart
Custodial Department
Ray White
Betty Dupree
Dwight Lanford
Julia Jones
School Arrival and Departure
* Bus riders will be dropped off and picked up in the back of the school
in the bus zone. Their arrival and departure times will depend on bus schedules.
* Car riders should be dropped off and picked up in the front of the school in the designated area (car rider’s line please do not park in the parking lot for student drop off or pickup). Students should be dropped off no earlier than 7:30 AM and picked up no later than fifteen minutes past dismissal.
Student Absence Procedures
Students who are absent from school will need a school issued pass
in order to be admitted to class the following day. To obtain a pass, a
note from a parent or guardian explaining the absence will be required.
Homeroom teachers will take these notes from home and issue students their
pass to be admitted to classes. (Notes will be coded excused or unexcused
according to the reasons below.)
Excused and Unexcused Absences
By law, absences may be excused for the following reasons; personal
illness, death in the immediate family, weather situation, legal requirements,
legal quarantine, and prior approval by an administrator.
Students who have absences that do not fit into the above categories are subject to receiving an unexcused absence. Unexcused absences normally carry with them the inability to make up work. With this in mind, parents and guardians are urged to place a premium on attendance, allowing students to miss school only when necessary and for excused reasons.
Madison County Board of Education Attendance Policy
Ten or more unexcused absences within a school year place a student
in jeopardy of losing credit and possibly repeating a grade. In addition,
it should be noted that students and parents who willfully neglect attendance
are in danger of being referred to the truancy officer for legal action.
Parents may be prosecuted.
Checking Into School During the Day
When situations arise causing a student to be late to school, parents
or guardians are asked to accompany students into the building or supply
them with a signed note from themselves or a doctor stating the reason.
A check-in slip will be issued to students for entry into classes.
Checking Out of School During the Day
Many times check-outs are unavoidable due to sickness and appointments.
However, we would encourage as many as possible to be scheduled after school.
Check-outs will be handled in the registrar’s office (Mrs. Lance). They will be permitted only with the consent of a parent or guardian or designee. For the safety of our students, we would ask that you physically come in to the building to handle the check out so that we may be sure that they are leaving with an approved person.
For appointments and situations where students know in advance he or she will be checked out during the school day, it is advised that a note from home be turned in at the beginning of the day. This prior notice will help the process go faster.
Who May I Send to Check My Child Out of School?
Our preference is that a parent or guardian physically come into the
school to handle the check-out. However, we realize that at times you may
need to designate others to handle this such as grandparents, siblings,
or even friends or neighbors. We will be happy to honor your request providing
you fill out the appropriate paperwork. Paperwork will be sent home
at the beginning of the year.
Each year we have situations where we have to make difficult decisions regarding check-outs. With this in mind, we ask that you take time to designate any additional people who you would allow to handle a check-out should a need arise. Also, if there are unique situations in your family that you want us to be aware of, please let us know. Please understand that the safety of your child is of the utmost importance to us.
Excused and Unexcused Check-Ins and Check-Outs
Reasons for check-ins and outs will require codes just as absences.
Time from school missed for the following reasons will be coded as excused;
personal illness, death in immediate family, weather situations, legal
situations, legal quarantine, and principal approval. Students who
miss time for other reasons are subject to receiving an unexcused absence
for class time missed.
Make Up Work
Students who miss classes for an excused reason will be allowed to
make up their work within a given time period. It should be noted
that the responsibility will fall upon the student to ask for make up work
and also to make arrangements with the teacher for times, places, etc.
(Unexcused absences normally carry with them the inability to make up work.
Teacher discretion may be used in unusual situations.)
Parent / Teacher Conferences
Communication between parents and teachers is encouraged. Most
can be handled by phone or written communication. However, some situations
may be better served by a conference. Parents may call the school
office to leave messages with teachers or to arrange for a conference.
For the protection of class time for all students, teachers should not be interrupted during instructional times for conferences or phone calls. Recommended times for conferencing and phone calls are during teacher planning periods or before school.
Visits to our Campus
For the safety of our students, all parents, guardians, volunteers,
or visitors of any type must sign in at the main office. Any visits
to teachers or classrooms during the school day must be approved by the
administration.
Parents, guardians, grandparents are welcome to have lunch with their children or grandchildren on occasion. We ask, however, that you sign in at the office.
*Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school.
Morning Information
Instructional time begins at 7:55 AM. Official supervision of all students
will begin at 7:20 AM. Our 7th and 8th grade early arrivers will report
to the gymnasium. Our 6th grade early arrivers will report to their
designated area in the 6th grade downstairs hallway. With this in mind,
we ask that students who are car riders not be dropped off before 7:30
AM.
A 7:45 bell will ring to dismiss early arrivers to their classroom areas. This time will be used as general preparation for the school day such as visiting locker, restroom, etc. The warning bell will ring at 7:53 AM for students to begin moving to their first period classes. First period instruction begins at 7:55 AM.
Breakfast will be available to students in the cafeteria each morning, provided they arrive to school in time to eat and get to class on time.
Afternoon Information
The afternoon dismissal bell for the 6th grade will be at 2:50 PM.
Supervision will be provided by the staff for boarding of buses and for
loading of cars. Supervision for bus riders will be until each child is
loaded. Supervision for car riders will be until 3:05 PM.
The afternoon dismissal bell for the 7th and 8th grade will be at 3:00 PM. Supervision will be provided by the staff for boarding of buses and for loading of cars. Supervision for bus riders will be until each child is loaded. Supervision for car riders will be until 3:15 PM.
Students who are not riding the bus should have rides pre-arranged before they get to school. Use of the phone after school for rides should be for emergencies and special situations only.
We would ask that car riders be picked up in a timely manner.
Medication
It is illegal for any type of medication to be brought on school grounds
unless it is approved through the office by way of a medication release
form with a physician’s signature. These forms may be picked up in the
main office. All medication will be kept in a designated area and
dispensed from the main office or the nurse’s office. Students are
not permitted to carry the medication around the school on their person
or leave it in their lockers.
We ask that medication be brought to school by a parent/guardian and
not transported to school by the student.
Messages and Forgotten Items
In an effort to keep class disruptions to a minimum, students will
not be permitted to leave class to make or take phone calls, except in
the case of an emergency. (Forgotten items do not constitute an emergency.)
However, important messages from parents/guardians will be forwarded to students. In the event that returned calls are necessary, students will be allowed to do so at an appropriate time and place.
Telephone Usage
Telephones may be used only with permission from a staff member. It
should also be noted that usage is not a right, but a tool to meet needs.
We ask our faculty and staff to make judgements that limit students to
emergencies and special situations. Student must bring a phone pass to
the office in order to use the phone.
Items Delivered to Students
From time to time we realize that emergencies and unavoidable situations
occur making it necessary for items to be delivered to students.
However, we ask that sound judgement be used so that interruptions to class
time will be kept to a minimum.
With this in mind, we also discourage parents from bringing in fast food to students during lunch. Flowers and balloons, although well intended, would also fall into this request. Many times arrangements are assembled with plastic and glassware that could pose safety problems within crowded halls and on buses.
It should be noted that we reserve the right to disallow items in school
or on buses that in our opinion might pose a safety hazard or potential
disruption.
Test Schedule
In order to prevent students from having more than two major tests
on a given day, teachers will work to adhere to the following test schedule.
It should be noted that this applies to major tests only. Normal
daily assessments may be administered as determined by the teacher.
* Social Studies Monday and / or Thursday
* Math / Electives Tuesday and / or Friday
* Science Monday and / or Wednesday
* Literature / Reading Tuesday and / or Thursday
* English / Spelling Wednesday and / or Friday
Grading System
* A 90-100
* B 80-89
* C 70-79
* D 65-69
* F 0-64
Lunch and Breakfast Prices
Lunches Breakfast
* $1.75 Students $1.00 Students
* $2.25 Employees $1.50 Employees
* $3.00 Adult Visitors $1.75 Adult Visitors
* $0.40 Reduced $0 .30 Reduced
There will not be a price increase in student or adult meals for the 2004-2005 SY.
1. It is the parent’s daily responsibility for providing lunch money, a sack lunch, or an application requesting approval for a free or reduced lunch. If a family does not qualify for free/reduced meals, it is their responsibility to provide lunch money. It is board policy to allow a maximum of two meals to be charged for K-8th grade students who have lost or forgotten meal money. Charging a la carte items will not be allowed. After two meal charges, a student will be referred to the principal. For a student who has charged two meals, a peanut butter/jelly sandwich and milk may be given.
2. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for a check returned for insufficient
funds (NSF). The family will be notified and given fifteen (15) days to
pay the fee. If not paid, they will receive a notice through certified
mail, advising them that they have ten days to clear the returned check
or it will be turned over to the District Attorney. Only two returned checks
will be allowed per school year, per family. At that point, students will
be put on a cash only basis for the remainder of the school year.
Lockers
Lockers will be made available for all students. Students are
asked not to leave valuables in lockers due to the fact that the school
cannot be responsible for items that might be taken. (Students are asked
not to rig their lockers or give out their combinations.) The school
reserves the right to search lockers when there is reasonable suspicion
that something of question is possibly contained on the inside.
Locker rental fees are as follows:
* No Charge 6th Grade
* $ 5.00 7th and 8th Grade
Valuables
Students should use good judgment in what they bring to school, knowing
that there is a chance that it could be stolen. In fact, they should leave
money and other valuables at home except for those absolutely necessary
for school. The school cannot be responsible for money, clothes,
and other items left unattended in dressing rooms, classrooms, or other
places on school grounds.
Physical Education Teachers will have a designated place for valuables during P.E. class time for those who ask. Do not leave valuables (money) in your PE lockers. Lockers should be locked if clothing is left in them.
Textbooks
It should be noted that textbooks are property of the State of Alabama.
Therefore, any book that is lost or damaged must be paid for by the student
to whom it was issued. Students are asked to use extreme caution
when laying them down or leaving them unattended. It should be noted
that students will not be issued replacement books or new books at the
beginning of the year until lost or damaged textbooks are paid in full.
Fundraisers
The school will have a major fundraiser in the fall to benefit the
school in general and to meet supplemental needs of the classroom.
Other individual organizations, teams, and even PTA may do minor ones to
specifically address a need. Please understand that everything we
raise goes back to providing a better service to our students We appreciate
any help that you can give the school in this regard.
Student Policies and Guidelines
Madison County Student Code of Conduct
The Madison County Student Code of Conduct will be issued to each student
during the first days of school. This is an exhaustive guide to the
Board of Education policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Although the staff will spend time going over the code during school, students
and parents are encouraged to take time at home to read and become familiar
with this document. Its purpose is to serve as an informative guide including
expectations, rights and responsibilities. Although the purpose of
this handbook is not to duplicate the Student Code of Conduct, the major
headings found in the code are listed below for reference sake.
* Student Rights
* Student Responsibilities
* Parent Responsibilities
* Knowledge and Observation of Rules of Conduct
* Due Process
* Right to Learn
* Attendance
* Denial of Driving Privileges
* Release of Information
* Student Dress
* Riding a School Bus
* Checking a Student out of School
* Assembly
* Participation in School Programs and Activities
* Right to Free Speech
* Moment of Silence
* Student Publications
* Media Coverage of School Events
* Respect for Person, Privacy, and Property
* Threatened Physical Harm to Students or School Employees
* Prohibited Substances and Devices
* Medications
* Communicable Diseases
* Classification of Violations and Consequences
* Public Notice Statements (504, IDEA, ADA)
* Discrimination and Harassment
* Student Sexual Harassment
* Employment Discrimination Policy
* Notice of Receipt
Expectations of All Students Representing the School
Students who represent Meridianville Middle School in any form should
realize their responsibility in presenting themselves in a way that would
reflect the utmost in character and "class". This would include students
individually representing the school, students on a field trip, or teams
collectively, such as athletic / scholastic teams, cheerleading squads,
performing groups, etc.
Student Conduct
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mannerly and respectful
way while at school, on the bus, and at school activities. Our philosophy
is that students should realize that there are times and places that certain
behaviors are acceptable and unacceptable. It will be our goal to
help students use good judgement when it comes to making these decisions.
Consequences for Misbehavior
Dependent on the class and severity of the offence, the Madison County
Board of Education endorses the following consequences for misbehavior:
* Conference with the student
* Verbal reprimand
* Withdrawal of privileges
* Parent conference
* Demerits
* Temporary removal from class
* Detention
* In-school suspension
* Corporal punishment
* Alternative Education Program
* Out-of-school suspension
* Transfer
* Referral to an outside agency
* Expulsion
* Referral to the criminal justice system
* Restitution of property and damages where appropriate
* Other consequences determined to be reasonable and appropriate by
the school principal.
Fighting
Students involved in a fight before, during, or after school will face
suspension of some type. This also applies to any school activity.
Students and/or parents are encouraged to alert a teacher or administrator
if there is a problem of any nature that could result in a conflict.
Efforts will be made to help students work through situations.
Prohibited Articles
Students will not be allowed to bring beepers, cellular phones, radios,
cd players, video games, toy guns, water guns or any other article prohibited
by the board. This would also include anything that in the judgement
of the faculty or staff would interfere with or disrupt the school environment.
Some articles may be allowed during after-school events and/or with
special permission.
Student Dress
The Madison County Board of Education believes that good grooming and
personal appearance are essential elements in the teaching and learning
process. Students are expected to dress in such a manner to ensure
their health and safety. Grooming and dress must not constitute a
distraction or interfere with the educational opportunity of other students.
Dress, unnatural color of the skin, or other parts of the body, that draw excessive or unnecessary attention to the extent it is disruptive, potentially disruptive, or suggestive of disruption or violence, are not allowed.
Dress suggestive of potential violence, disruption, physical harm to employees, students, or visitors, is prohibited. Principals and other administrators have the authority to use discretionary judgement to prohibit such dress based on past or current circumstances.
Unless otherwise specifically stated or addressed, rules and regulations contained in the Dress Code apply to normal school hours. However, such rules and regulations may be enforced at any school function or activity where the wearing of such dress is not appropriate for the type activity or is determined to be potentially disruptive or dangerous.
Rules and regulations in the dress code apply to all students, unless exceptions are granted due to a student’s disability, medical condition, or other exceptions approved by the principal.
The principal or his/her designee has the authority to determine inappropriate dress and violations of this policy.
Any student violating the dress code may be suspended for the remainder of the day.
Students must comply with the following guidelines:
Coats and Outer Garments
* Coats and outer garments are not to be worn inside the buildings,
and are to be taken immediately to a locker and remain there until authorized
dismissal from school.
Jewelry and Body Piercing
* Except for normal piercing of the ears and wearing of earrings that
do not distract or draw unnecessary attention, wearing of other body piercing
items on any part of the body is not allowed. Wallet chains and /
or oversized chains are not allowed at school or on the school buses.
Pants, Shorts, Dresses and Skirts
* Appropriate dress for students must be worn that does not reveal
the body in an inappropriate manner, e.g. clothing must not be too tight,
too short, bare at the midriff or sides. Sundresses, off the shoulder
tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops, sheer or see-through clothing, and clothing
with holes may not be worn.
* The length of the pants should not be such that they touch the floor
when standing.
* Pants should not be excessively baggy, sagging, or otherwise obviously
distracting and concealing.
* Shorts, skirts, and dresses too short in length are not allowed.
A general guide to length is that the item should fall below the tips of
the fingers when arms are fully extended to the side; however, due to physical
differences in some students, this guide may mean some items are too short.
* Athletic Shorts and sweatpants are not acceptable.
Skirts, Blouses, and Tops
* Clothing must not include pictures, writings, symbols, etc., promoting,
acknowledging, or suggesting drugs, tobacco products, alcohol, sexual activities,
gangs, groups, individuals, or activities that would be considered potentially
dangerous, disruptive, or hazardous to the student, to other students,
or to the school environment.
* Skirts, blouses and tops should be "tucked in"; however, those that
do not extend below the top of the pockets may be worn "untucked."
Such garments are not to be too tight, or bare at the midriff or sides.
Book and Athletic Bags
* Book bags must be made of a clear or mesh material that allows all
contents to be seen without opening the bag. Book bags are to be used as
a tool in getting books to and from school. They are not permitted
in the classrooms and must be stored in a student’s locker.
* Athletic bags are not allowed inside the school building, except
to be carried to the athletic facility of the intended purpose of the bag.
Tardies
* Students will be allowed to have three tardies per semester.
After three tardies, students will be sent to the office for disciplinary
action. (detention, ISS, suspenion
Footwear
* Shoes or sandals must be worn. Foot apparel determined to be
dangerous or a safety hazard may not be worn.
Head Coverings and Sunglasses
* Hats, caps, bandanas, and other head coverings are not permitted
in the school building during regular school hours. Sunglasses are
not to be worn in the school or on school buses.
Additional
* Students must be neatly dressed, clean, and well groomed.
* Hair must be worn in such a way that it does not impair vision and
is not considered unsafe or hazardous.
* With the approval of the principal, students in school-sponsored
activities, e.g., dance team, cheerleaders, drama class, etc., may dress
in a manner that does not conform to the dress code only for the purpose
of the activity.
Note
* Please understand that, as a staff, we will attempt to make fair
and equitable judgments relative to student dress. These judgements
are not easy, especially as new fads and fashion statements many evolve
during the school year that may not fit exactly with the code. In
cases that are not clear-cut, we will reserve the right to make the decision
we feel is appropriate.
* We ask parents and students alike to help us honor the policy by
wise selection and purchase of clothing throughout the year.
Student Expectations for Riding the Bus
Bus Riders will be assigned a bus and given a set of rules to be followed
during the course of the year. Parents and students are encouraged
to familiarize themselves with these rules realizing that riding the bus
is a "privilege" that can be suspended if behavior becomes a problem or
if safety is impaired. Designated bus stops can be set based on 2/10’s
rule. Although, the Student Code of Conduct has a set of rules
for students to take home, bus drivers will also take time to explain expectations.
Bus Route Changes Due to Special Circumstances
Bus route changes are not uncommon. Mechanical breakdowns, sickness,
special situations, and other emergencies often cause route changes and
result in students having to ride different buses. These are often
unavoidable and can cause students to get home at an earlier or later time.
Bus routes and emergency routes will be listed on the school website.
We ask your patience in these situations if and when they occur.
Please know that students will always be notified during the day so they
will know which bus to board.
Use of Elevator
The use of the elevator is not designed for general student use.
It is specifically designed for students with handicapping conditions.
If a student needs to use the elevator due to an injury, etc. he/she should
get it approved beforehand.
Athletics
Girls Boys
* Fall Volleyball (Henderson) Football
(Davis)
* Winter Basketball (Markham) Basketball
(Putman)
* Spring Softball (Britton)
Baseball (Bell)
* Spring Soccer (Phillips)
Soccer (Phillips)
* Spring Track (Markham)
Track (Markham
* Year Round Cheerleading (Sticker/Rievely)
*All competitive athletics at the middle school level fall under the rules and regulations of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).
*In the State of Alabama, competitive athletics in the public schools
begin in the 7th grade. Students below the 7th grade must compete with
community league teams.
Other Extracurricular Activities, Clubs and Organizations
* Student Government Association
* Band
* Scholars Bowl
* Homepage / Computer Team
* Yearbook
* Tumbling Team
* Drama
* Color Guard
* Fellowship of Christian Students
* 4-H
* Student Ambassadors
* Golf Club
Academic Eligibility for Athletics
To be eligible for participation in athletics, certain grade requirements
must be maintained. Although certain situations might require an in depth
look into the actual policy, the basic rule for students to remember is
that they must have passed five subjects the previous year with a minimum
of a 70 average.
Trying out for Athletic Teams, Organizations, Performances, etc.
Some teams, organizations, and performances have open participation
where no try-out is required. However, many others require try-outs
such as athletic teams, drama performances, and scholastic teams.
In try-out situations, please understand that decisions are difficult and
will be made as fairly and justly as possible. The following items
are needed order to participate on an athletic team: physical,
insurance waiver, copy of birth certificate, insurance card and social
security card.
* Although physical or mental ability is obviously a necessary requirement
for any team selection, coaches and sponsors reserve the right to factor
other things into their decisions. These may include, but are not limited
to, variables such as responsibility, leadership, attitude, classroom performance,
and behavior.
* Students and parents should be aware that final team selection rests
in the hands of the coaches and sponsors.
* Coaches, Sponsors, or Administration reserve the right to remove
students from participation if circumstances arise that are not in the
best interest of the student, team/group, or school.
Our Mission
Meridianville Middle School is striving to produce well-educated and
responsible students prepared for future academic success. We
will accomplish this by providing a safe, nurturing and academically challenging
environment, which includes the implementation of effective, innovative
teaching and management methods.
Meridianville Middle School
12975 Hwy 231-431 North
Hazel Green, Alabama 35750
Telephone 256-829-1165
Fax 256-829-1104
Web-site
http://www.madison.k12.al.us/meridianville/meridianville/htm
Meridianville Middle School
Home of the Eagles