The Accelerated Reader Program
Parent Involvement Opportunities
General Information for Students
Student Procedures Following Any Absence
Health Services/School Nurse/Medication Policy
Inclement Weather-Closing of School
Military Command Assitance/Notification
Student Visitors to the School
School-Wide Discipline Procedures
Extended Suspension or Expulsion From School
Student Responsibilities and Privileges
Student's Rights and Responsibilities
The
mission of Mannheim Middle School is to create an environment where
everyone
experiences the adventure of learning at his or her highest level.
Department of the
Army
|
DoDEA |
| USAREUR
& 7th
Army POC: DSN 377-4100 |
Director, DoDEA Office of Dependent Education 4040 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203-1635 |
| USAG Baden-Wuerttemburg POC: DSN 373-1310 |
Superintendent, Heidelberg
District Mr. Frank Roehl Assistant Superintendent Dr. Deborah Berry Dr. Harriet Hunter-Boykin DSN 388-9373/9383 |
| USAG Mannheim POC: DSN 380-1500 |
Principal, Mannheim Middle School Ms. Sheila Smith DSN 380-9181 CIV 0621-720050 |
| Schools Liason Officer DSN 380-4212 |
CIV: 0621-720050
DETMO
0621-718-809-513
Fax
0621-7200555
Registrar
0621-720-0515/ 050
Counselors
0621-7200513/
Nurse
0621-720-0524
Supply
0621-7200525
MES
380-4705
MP
114
MHS
380-4092
Fire
117
Home Page: http://www.mann-ms.eu.dodea.edu/
Email: MannheimMS.Prinicipal@eu.dodea.edu
Mannheim Middle School
provides education and related services for approximately 325 students
in
grades 6-8. The staff of 39 includes 25
teachers, 4 resource educators, 5 educational aides, 4 support staff in
the
office and supply, and 1 administrator.
Our school is a member of the North Central Association of
Colleges and
Schools. This is the largest American
educational accrediting agency and has the most member schools covering
the
largest geographical areas. Our school is committed to a belief that
all
students can learn, achieve, and succeed.
We believe in maintaining high expectations regarding student
achievement and conduct and in working in close partnership with all
parents
and the community to ensure attainment of our expectations. We have an OPEN DOOR POLICY.
Parents are always welcome to visit our classrooms, cafeteria,
and
playground. Parents must sign-in at the
main office and pick-up a visitor’s badge.
School Improvement is
defined in simple terms as “the school and community working together
to ensure
success for all students”. At Mannheim Middle School, this process of
improvement is governed by a standing committee. Members
of the faculty serve on the various subcommittees that
meet regularly. Parents are invited to participate as members of these
committees.
Our school operates on a flexible block
schedule. Core and encore classes meet
every other day. Core
classes are language arts, social studies, math and science. Encore classes can include art, foreign
language, music, P.E., video production, and family and consumer
science.
Students study language arts, reading, math, science, and social
studies. Sixth graders have two wheels of
quarter
classes to include such special subjects as physical education,
keyboarding,
art, exploring foreign languages, music, and family and consumer
science. Seventh and eighth graders may
take
semester-long classes in those same subjects.
They also have an option to study German I, German II, Spanish
I,
Spanish II and Algebra, for high school credit. Other
possibilities are band, drama, and video technology,
Mannheim
Middle School is committed to improving student achievement by using
standards
to guide instruction. Standards are
statements of specific expectations, which identify what students
should know
and be able to do at each grade level.
Our guiding document is the Community Strategic Plan, which
states, “All
students will meet or exceed challenging standards in academic content
so that
they are prepared for continuous learning and productive citizenship.” You can find all of your grade level
standards at this link: http://www.dodea.edu/instruction/curriculum/DoDEA_Content_Stand.htm
The
Accelerated Reader Program
It has been proven that when
students read more, their comprehension improves, vocabulary expands,
reading
test scores increase, and performance improves in all academic areas. Accelerated Reader is a comprehensive,
state-of-the-art computer program that encourages reading practice and
motivates students toward greater reading achievement.
It combines the best in children’s
literature with software that confirms completion and comprehension for
each
book. Each student picks his or her own
book from a wide selection in the media center. There
are books on every level and for every interest. When
students have finished the book, they take a test in the media center,
computer
lab or classroom. The program provides
an instant score and immediate reinforcement in a way that is both
encouraging
and fun. The reading teachers in the
school set the number of points which are to be obtained by students
every nine
weeks. A print out of all student scores will be given to teachers
every two
weeks so that progress can be closely monitored.
Students are allowed to check out three books
or
magazines at a time. They may keep the
materials for two weeks. Mannheim
Middle School Information Center (IC) is networked and connected to the
Internet. We have over 10,000 books and
magazines, plus a large number of videos.
Our school Information Center follows the recommended DoDDS
policy of
open library/flexible schedule as outlined in the American Library
Association’s publication, Information Power (1988).
Students must have a purpose for being in the Information
Center. Only appropriate behavior will
be accepted. All students must share
and be polite.
The rules for the IC are as follows:
The hours for the Information Center are
8:00-3:15. The IC will be closed from
12:30-1300 for lunch.
The mission of the Information Center program
is to
ensure that students, staff, and other community members are effective
users of
ideas and information in an environment which integrates all elements
of
educational and information technology into the curriculum. The Mannheim Middle School Information
Center is committed to preparing our students to be life long learners
by
providing them with the tools to access information in a thorough and
efficient
manner.
Study trips, planned and supervised by the
teacher,
are arranged to enhance classroom instruction.
These are considered an integral part of the school curriculum. Parents are often encouraged or requested to
act as chaperones. Before a student may
participate, parents must sign an authorization form.
As these trips are part of the curriculum, all students are
expected to attend. SCHOOL POLICIES FOR
STUDENT BEHAVIOR APPLY TO ALL SCHOOL TRIPS.
The school has one counselor
who can help students with educational, vocational, and personal
problems. Students are seen individually
and in small
groups. The counselor also gives a
thorough orientation to all new students and assists new and returning
students
with course selections. The counselor
will introduce herself to all students during the first few
weeks of
school and will discuss the services available through the guidance
department. Students and parents are
encouraged to visit the counselor whenever assistance is needed.
In consonance with DOD
Instruction 1342.12, a Case Study Committee (CSC) has been established
at our
school to assist with the monitoring of the special educational needs
of some
students. The committee consists of an administrator, a parent, a
regular
classroom teacher(s), a special education teacher, an evaluation
specialist,
and a guidance counselor. In addition, the team may include DoDEA or
military
department resource educators, such as psychologists, social workers,
occupational, physical or speech therapists, or school health
personnel. The
CSC utilizes community medical and school resources to encourage the
child’s
success in the school program. A Mannheim Middle School Pupil Personnel
Services Handbook is available upon request.
The Child Find program was
designed to locate children and youth with disabilities between the
ages of 3
and 21 who are not enrolled in the DoDDS school system.
In order to make proper determinations, the
committee may recommend that the referred student receive further
testing and
evaluation. In cases where the student
is experiencing extreme educational difficulties and there are
indications of a
possible learning disability, the student will be referred to the Case
Study
Committee.
After school activities/athletics for middle school and elementary school age students are the responsibility of Yourth Services, not DoDDS-E. DoDDS-E does not have authority nor does it receive funding to initiate such services.
Mannheim Middle School sponsors a number of
activities for students. Meetings are held
either after-school or during lunch. Each
year the activities/clubs will change to meet the needs of students and
abilities of our staff.
Participation
in school clubs and extra curricular activities fosters a strong and
healthy
school spirit. Membership in extra
curricular activities is open to all Mannheim Middle School students. Information and meeting schedules will be
announced in the fall. We encourage you
to get involved. Further information
can be obtained from the Guidance Office at 380-9181.
Our
offerings for this year
may include the following: Computer
Club, Student Council, Intramurals, National Junior Honor Society,
Tutoring
Club, Pre-Law Society, Reading Clubs, After School Band and
Chorus,Yearbook
Club, Drama Club and Art Club.
NJHS
The National Junior Honor
Society is an organization dedicated to recognizing and promoting
scholarship,
leadership, service, character, and citizenship. Seventh
and eighth graders who have a 3.30 grade point average
(GPA) are eligible for consideration by the Faculty Council. The Council evaluates each individual and
determines the inductees. Membership in
NJHS is an honor bestowed by the Faculty Council, not a right gained
solely by
a GPA. Inductions are conducted one to
two times per year.
Mannheim Middle School students have the
opportunity
to receive the services of an adult mentor.
Military members, as well as civilians and some parents,
volunteer to
spend time each week with students who would benefit from the addition
of
another adult role model in their lives.
Mentors serve as tutors, role models, advocates, friends, and as
caring
individuals who provide help, support, and guidance to our students in
developing the skills and self-confidence necessary for a fulfilling
life.
In compliance with DSA
2000.9 “Homework Policy”, dated November 29, 1990, the following
amendments
have been added for MMS. All bold
printed items are MMS additions.
Definition:
Homework is defined as
assignments to be done outside the classroom to reinforce classroom
instruction, which increase understanding and retention, transfer and
extend
classroom instruction, prepare for class discussion, and provide
curriculum
enrichment opportunities.
Policy:
(a). Establish
appropriate
range of hours per week of homework to be assigned.
Homework will be assigned according to
grade level. Homework rang is 5 to 7 hours per
week, not to
exceed 60
minutes per evening: 6th and 7th grade. Homework range is 5 to 10
hours per week, not to exceed 90 minutes per evening: 8th
grade.
(b). Homework
assignments are reinforcements for classroom curricular areas and are
assigned
to support student learning as appropriate for the ability of the
student.
All homework will be assessed and returned to
the
student within 3 working days of completion.
(c). Assigned homework
will reinforce instruction accomplished in
class. It will not introduce new or unfamiliar concepts or skills.
(d). Homework
assignments shall be designed to meet the needs and abilities
of
individual students.
All homework submitted late or resubmitted by
a
student will receive a partial grade. The range of partial grade
awarded will
be 50%-75%, as determined by the team.
(Teams will establish the specific percentile and send to parent
in
writing).
(e).
Homework will be done
outside class time, not during the instructional period.
(f). The impact
that homework has on a student and family is considered when
assignments are
made. In making homework assignments,
consideration is given to school events and other subject area
requirements.
All homework graded and
recorded will
not exceed 10% of the total grade for the subject, for grades 6-7-8.
(g).
As appropriate to the
nature of the assignments, teachers shall evaluate and return homework
assignment to students and shall periodically inform students and their
parents
of the student’s academic progress and mastery of learning objectives.
Every teacher will inform the student’s
parents at
least bi-weekly, if a student is not completing homework assignments. (Documentation must be in writing and
logged).
The
following percentiles reflect the letter grade for each student at
Mannheim
Middle School:
90%-100%
A
80%-89%
B
70%-79%
C
60%-69%
D
59% F
Grade
Point Averages per quarter and/or semester will never be recorded below
59%.
Quarter
and/or Semester grades will be determined by the following:
Tests
and quizzes
Class
work
Special
projects (this may include a comprehensive test for courses that
require high
school credit).
10%
Homework
PARENT
INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Mannheim
Middle School actively encourages parents to participate in the
educational
process. We have formal and informal
programs available to parents who are able to volunteer valuable time. Please consider becoming a part of one of
the following:
Parents
are encouraged to make appointments for conferences with teachers. Although there are two full days set aside
for formal conferences, conferences are conducted throughout the school
year at
the initiation of either the parent or teacher. Parents
find that a team conference with the student’s teachers
present is a beneficial technique for all.
Parents are encouraged to monitor their children’s academic
progress
throughout the school year. Conferences
can be arranged by sending a note to the curriculum leader, e-mailing
the
teachers, and/or counselor, or by phoning the main office.
General Information for
Students
It is your responsibility,
as a student, to acquire and maintain a good attendance record.
Experience has
shown that absence is a primary cause of failure in school. Every
effort should
be made by you and your parents to see that absence from school is
limited.
Student
Procedures Following Any Absence
When you
have been absent, you are required to bring a note from your
parent/guardian
explaining the absence, to include dates and
your parent’s /guardian’s
signature.
1. Students who
have been absent for any reason must report to the
main office in the morning, present a note signed by the parent with
the
date(s) and reason for absence, and receive an ADMIT SLIP to class
before
attending classes following an absence.
2. Students
without a note from their parent will receive an Unexcused
Admit Slip. They will be
required to bring a note from their parent the following day and
request an Excused Admit Slip to present to their
teachers to clear their absence. Unexcused
Admit Slips will remain as Unexcused
absences if not cleared by student.
3.
All
Admit Slips will be given to
students in the main office.
4.
Students
are required to present the Admit Slips
to their teachers as a
re-admit to class following ANY absence. Students not having an ADMIT
SLIP are
to be sent to the main office immediately on a pass by the classroom
teacher.
5. Sign-In and Sign-Out
students arriving at school after the tardy bell or leaving the school
during
the school day are required to sign-in and/or sign-out in the main
office. A
note from the parent or presence of the parent is required.
6. Excused absences
are authorized for the
following reasons only:
Truancy/Absence
from school without permission from either your parent/guardian or
school
official will result in administrative action and will be reported to
the
Sponsor’s Commander and the Civilian Misconduct Officer.
It is the student’s responsibility to be in
class on
time, prepared and ready to learn. The
first unexcused tardy is between you and the teacher.
On the second unexcused tardy, the teacher will call or send a
note (which is to be returned signed) to parents. On
the third and subsequent unexcused tardies, the teacher will
issue a consequence. Students face
discipline referrals to the administration on all subsequent unexcused
tardies
beyond three. You are expected to be in class ready to work at the
designated
time. Going to your locker is not a valid reason for tardiness. If you are detained by a teacher, or for
any other reason that is legitimate, you must get a pass before going
to class
from the person who detained you - not from the main office. If
your bus is
late, report to the main office before going to class. Depending upon
the
severity and frequency of the offense, tardiness may result in
administrative
disciplinary action.
If we must evacuate the building between
classes,
leave the building by the nearest exit and report to the teacher you
just left
at the holding area.
All students are expected to
have a pass issued by a staff member if it is necessary to be out of
class
during class time. Students are
expected to stay to the right and walk quietly through the halls and
stairways. Running, pushing and playing
in the halls will not be tolerated.
Keeping the hallways clear of litter enhances both the safety
and beauty
of our school. Likewise, public displays of affection are not permitted.
Health Services/School Nurse/Medication Policy
Students: You
must ask permission and obtain a pass
from your classroom teacher, if you need to see the School Nurse during
class
time.
Do not sign out
for illness or injury without first reporting to the School Nurse and
signing
out in the Main Office. Students will
not be released from school without parental notification.
Based on DoDEA
Health Service Guide, DS Manual 2942.0, the School Nurse does
not administer medication (cough drops, Tylenol, and aspirin)
to students. The only medication that may be administered and kept at
school is
medication prescribed by a Medical Doctor and is required for chronic
conditions (ADHD, asthma, diabetes, heart problems, bee sting
allergies).
The following
is required:
1)
Written
permission from the parent
2)
Written
order from the prescribing medical doctor
3)
Medication
must be in the original pharmacy bottle and labeled with student’s
name, time
to be taken, amount to be taken, and name of the medication.
Medication
permission forms are available from the school nurse.
Students who
require medication to be taken short-term (i.e. antibiotics) should
take their
medication at home, before or after school.
If the medication must be administered at school, a permission
to
medicate must be completed by the physician.
Students are not allowed to bring medication to school without
the
proper permission form signed by the doctor and parents.
If a student brings medication to school
without the proper written permission, the parent will be called to
administer
medication to the child and to pick up the medication.
The school nurse may not administer
medication without a medication permission form signed by the doctor
and
parent.
Parents: it is extremely
important that you have on file both parents’ duty, home, and cell
phone
numbers. At least one emergency contact name and phone number should
also be on
file in the nurse’s office. If your
home, cell, or duty numbers change during the school year, you must
contact the
school. The school must be able to
contact a parent/sponsor in the event of an emergency.
If the school cannot reach a parent/sponsor,
your commander will be notified.
The Mannheim Middle School
office hours are from 0730-1600. Office personnel will be available to
assist
students and parents during these times.
School is open to students
at 0755 and classes begin at 0805. With a pass from a teacher,
counselor,
administrator or other staff member, students may enter the building
before
0755.
Walkers should coordinate their departure
from home
so as to arrive between 0755 and 0800.
Upon arrival at school during inclement weather, students may
enter in
the multi-purpose room to await the 0805 entry bell.
Inclement
Weather-Closing of School
1)
Listen
to AFN beginning at 0600 hours for announcements regarding adverse
weather
conditions and possible impact on Mannheim Schools.
2)
If
the USAG Commander decides to close schools because of adverse weather
conditions, it will be announced over AFN that all Mannheim Schools are
closed.
Teachers and students do not report to school.
3)
If
it is announced that classes in Mannheim Schools will start two hours
late due
to late buses, resident student walkers do not report to school until
1010.
4)
If
it is announced that Mannheim school buses are not running, school will
be in
session and the radio will let you know what time school will begin.
5)
If
you do not hear any announcements made in reference to Mannheim
Schools, then
schools are open. Teachers and students are expected to report to
school on
time.
6)
If
you have any questions or doubts as to whether school is in session or
delayed,
call the school.
7)
Points
of clarification:
a.
The
USAG Mannheim Commander makes the decision to close schools on post, or
to
release classes/students/staff early.
b.
The
USAG Executive Officer makes the decision to delay school openings.
c.
When
no announcement on AFN is made about Mannheim Schools, the schools are
open.
d.
Heidelberg
Area Schools do not include the Mannheim Schools.
e.
Any early
release
of students or staff from schools, because of adverse weather will be
coordinated by The
School Liaison Officer and School Principals.
Locks and lockers are
provided by the school as a convenience to you. You will sign for a
lock and locker, and then you are totally responsible for the lock, the
locker, and its contents. You are authorized to be in your locker
only during the
designated
times: before and after school, before and after lunch.
The lock is a strong
combination type with a master key control. The master key will be used
only in
the following circumstances:
(1)
in
the event that the lock combination becomes jammed
(2)
in
the event of a bomb threat when the Military Bomb Squad considers it
necessary
to search every locker
(3)
in
the event that military/school administrator have cause
for an
authorized search
(4) parents may request entry
Because
of these search possibilities, only school-issued locks are permitted
on the lockers. No private locks are allowed on the lockers.
Remember that locker privacy does not
guarantee locker security.
If your lock
is stolen or your locker is opened and possessions are stolen, these
are the
most common causes:
1.
You gave
away or shared your
combination with someone.
2.
You
were careless and let
someone look on while you worked the combination.
3.
You
failed to close the lock
properly, spin the dial, and check to see if it was secure.
Therefore:
Do not share
or trade your lock, give out your combination, or let others see your
combination. The school will issue one lock for each
student. If a student's lock is lost, stolen or broken the
student will be responsible for replacing the lock.
Valuables should not be
brought to school. If it is necessary
to bring such articles to school, they should be left in the main
office for
safekeeping. Mannheim Middle School assumes no responsibility for such
items and items are brought at the student's own risk Students need to
secure all personal items
using
provided lockers in PE or hallways.
Mannheim Middle School is not responsible for stolen items.
1. It is
the student’s responsibility to contact teachers and make up
any missed work.
2. Students
who miss classes shall be given the opportunity to make
up work missed.
3. Teachers
will grant two (2) days make-up time for each excused day
the student is absent.
4.
Students
receiving an unexcused absence may make up their work for a reduced
grade. Students are responsible for all
work
assigned during their unexcused absence.
Truancy and suspensions from school are considered unexcused
absences.
Military
Command Assistance/Notification
1.
If
the school administration is unable to contact either parent, a call
for
assistance is then initiated to the sponsor’s commander. If the
commander (or
his/her bonafide representative, e.g. XO or CSM) cannot be contacted,
the
school administration will then request assistance from the community
CSM
(380-1510/1520) who will either locate and summon the commander, or
respond to
the situation personally.
2.
Mannheim
Middle School reports all serious student behavioral problems to
parents as
soon as possible. To ensure fast, appropriate concern and action is
taken in
response to student discipline, MMS will provide a copy of the student
Profile
Report from the school Information System, to the affected commander,
provost
marshal office and family member assistance officer upon request.
Serious
student discipline includes, but is not limited to:
a.
weapon-,alcohol-,
or drug-related incidents;
b.
thefts/larcenies;
c.
fighting/assaults;
d.
vandalism;
e.
sexual
misconduct;
f.
repetitive
disrespect.
Throughout the school year,
the Mannheim Middle School staff is committed to providing students
every
opportunity for successful completion of the school year and subsequent
promotion to the next grade.Recognizing, however, that
occasionally a
student may
benefit from repeating a grade level, a placement committee will
be
formed to include teachers, a counselor, the assistant principal, the
parents
and, if appropriate, the student. The committee will make a
recommendation to
the principal, who is the deciding authority.
See Locks and Lockers and Lost
Items/Theft sections.
Student Visitors to the School
If you have a friend or
visitor who would like to visit your school, you must first obtain
permission
from each of your teachers. No later than the day before,
pick up the permission form from the main office, take
it to each teacher for signatures, and return the form to the main
office for
approval. This form will serve as your visitor’s pass. Visitation of
children
who are younger than middle school age students (i.e., little brothers
and
sisters) or older is not allowed. During the first and last week of the
school
year student visitation will not be endorsed by the administration.
The
earliest a student can withdraw from school with full credit will be
posted.
In order to receive full credit for the school year, a student must be
enrolled
in the Acceleration Program 30 days prior to PCSING. Early withdrawals
for
reasons other than PCS moves or emergency leave are discouraged and may
adversely affect student grades.
Acceleration Procedures:
1)
Sponsor
must bring a copy of the PCS orders (30 days prior to the requested
withdrawal
date of the students) to the Registrar’s Office and fill out the
necessary peperwork.
2)
Student
will receive from the Records Office a Request for Early Withdrawal
form,
which he/she must take to each of his/her teachers for a signature.
3)
No
more than three days prior to student’s departure from Germany, he/she
will
check out of school following the regular procedures—clearing with each
teacher, supply, media center, etc., as indicated on the school
clearance
form.
4)
Final
Clearance with the Registrar is required when all other signatures have
been
obtained.
If a student is moving
during the school year and not within the accelerated time frames, the
sponsor
should
still provide the Registrar’s Office with a copy of the official PCS
orders upon receipt and
complete a withdrawal form. Sponsors are requested to do this at least
two weeks before the student’s
last
day. On his/her last day, the student
will take a clearance sheet to all assigned teachers, the counselor,
media
specialist, school nurse, and guidance counselor for final clearance. Any
lost or damaged books, supplies, or equipment must be paid for on or
before
final clearance. A copy of the
official transcript will be ready for pick-up at the close of the
student’s
final day, if a two-week advance notice of withdrawal was given.
School
–Wide Discipline Procedures
All
students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that
does not
disrupt the educational opportunities of others and the orderly
operation of
the school. Students are responsible for regular attendance,
conscientious
effort in classroom work, proper maintenance of textbooks and other
school
equipment, and adherence to school rules, regulations and expectations
for
learners. All students have a
responsibility to notify school staff of behavior that may endanger the
safety
and well being of others.
Every
student is expected to give his/her name upon request to any adult in
the
school. Refusal or supplying a false name will result in disciplinary
action.
Students are to appropriately respond to reasonable teacher requests
without
question. If the student does not understand the reason behind the
request,
he/she should ask at an appropriate time (at the end of class/after
school) for
explanation.
Consequences for
non-compliance with school rules are designed to modify unacceptable
behavior
and to hold students accountable for their actions. Consequences begin
with the classroom teacher but may be elevated to the administrators
when necessary and include a range of action specified in the “Table of
Recommended
Consequences
DoDEA Regulation 2051.1” (Department of Defense Education Activity
Disciplinary
Rules and Procedures August 16, 1997).
Chain of
Command for Parents’
Questions/Concerns:
·
Teacher
·
Administrator
·
District
Superintendent’s Office
·
European
Area Office
·
DODEA
Who is
responsible for
appropriate student behavior?
·
Everyone: parents,
students, teachers, administrators, and other school staff.
·
Military/civilian
sponsors have the responsibility to ensure their students act
responsively,
appropriately, and respectfully.
What are the
expectations of MMS students?
Students should
conduct
themselves in a manner that does not interfere with the learning,
safety, or
well being of others.
Anywhere
on a school campus or at a school-sponsored trip or activity, students
should:
·
Be polite
and respectful
of others.
·
Keep hands,
feet, and
objects to self and limit touching of others.
·
Be prompt
and prepared
for class.
·
Use
appropriate language
and a conversational voice.
·
Eat, drink,
and “hang
out” only in designated areas.
·
Have no
chewing/bubble
gum in and around school.
·
Clean up and
dispose of
garbage appropriately.
In
the hallways, students should:
·
Walk
·
Walk to the
right
·
Walk and
maintain
traffic flow either direction
In
classrooms, students should:
·
Obey all
established
classroom policies
·
Show
respect, remain
attentive, and participate as requested
At assemblies, students should:
·
Enter
quietly and
orderly
·
Remain with
your class
and sit in designated places
·
Show
respect, remain
attentive, and participate as requested
·
Applaud, but
never boo
When and where
do school
rules, regulations, and procedures apply to students?
1.
Where
do the rules apply?
·
Anywhere on
DoDDS school
campuses
2.
When
are students under school rules, regulation, and
procedures?
·
From the
time a student
leaves home until he returns home or has had a reasonable amount of
time to get
home.
·
Before
school, after
school, at assemblies, at any DoDDS-sponsored school events including
sporting
events and study/field trips.
·
Students
should leave
the school campus by 3:05 each day.
Prohibited
Items
The following
items are
prohibited at Mannheim Middle School:
Laser Pointers
Firecrackers
Noise Makers
Lighters and
Matches
Aerosol or Pump
Action Cans
and Bottles
Gum
Tobacco/Alcohol
Large Amounts of
Money
Indecent or Pornographic Materials
Any Item deemed to be a weapon or weapon
look-alike
Skateboards/scooters
Non-School-Related
Items:
The following
items have no
place at Mannheim Middle School. Please do not bring them to school.
Ipods, MP3 or CD
players
PSP’s, Game Boys
or similar
Cell phones
Should students
choose to
bring these or similar items to school, security of them will be at
their own
risk. In addition, these items should never be visible or heard in the
school
building.
Consequences
and
Application of Disciplinary Actions:
·
Disciplinary
actions for
inappropriate behavior should be logical, progressive, and appropriate
to the
situation and encourage correction of the behavior.
·
Disciplinary
actions
will be in accordance with the Mannheim Disciplinary Matrix.
·
Continued
violations
will result in increasing severity of the consequence assigned.
·
Offenses can
be combined
for more severe consequences.
·
Students
with 4 or
more discipline referrals are subject to administrative action and/or
subject to possible suspension.
Progression
of Administrative Disciplinary Actions:
Depending
on the severity of the behavior, two or more
actions may be combined and /or start with a different consequence
other than
counseling.
1.
Counseling
2.
Parent/Student
Conference
3.
Lunch
Detention/Work
Detail
4.
After School
Detention/Work Detail
5.
Saturday
Detention
6.
Suspension
7.
Expulsion
Suspensions
(Out of School):
1. The following
people are notified of the
suspension and reasons for suspensions:
·
Student
·
Parents/Sponsors
·
District
Office
·
Civilian
Misconduct
Office
·
Garrison
Commander.
2.
Students who
are suspended are not allowed to
participate in any school-related extra-curricular activities and are
not
allowed to be on DODEA school campuses.
TABLE OF CONSEQUENCES
The
purpose of this table is to provide guidance to administrators and should
not restrict their use of discretion to account for unique
circumstances or
special needs students when handling misconduct issues.
|
Category*** |
Examples of Infractions |
FirstReferral |
Second Referral |
Third Referral |
Fourth Referral |
A
|
Ø
Hall
Pass Violation Ø
Nuisance
Item Violation Ø
Public
Display of Affection (PDA) Ø
Dress
Code Violation Ø
Unexcused
Tardies Ø Other |
Administrative Action ** |
Administrative Action ** |
Administrative Action ** |
SUSPENSION 1 Day |
B
|
Ø
Disruptive
Behavior Ø
Sexually
Offensive Language/Behavior Ø
Insubordination Ø
Unsafe
Behavior/ Horseplay Ø
Cheating/Forgery Ø
Theft Ø
Inappropriate/Profane
Language Ø
Truancy/No show for
Detention Ø Other |
Administrative Action ** |
Administrative Action ** |
SUSPENSION 1 Day |
SUSPENSION 2 Days |
|
C |
Ø
Fighting
(any kind)/ Acts of Violence Ø
Abusive
Behavior/ Bullying/ Harassment Ø
Tobacco
Use Ø
Alcohol
Possession/Use Ø
Minor
Vandalism (<$100) Ø
Insubordination
w/ Disrespect – Profanity Ø
Severely
Sexually Offensive Behavior Ø Other |
SUSPENSION 1-3 Days |
SUSPENSION 3-5 Days |
SUSPENSION 5-6 Days |
SUSPENSION 7-10 Days |
|
D |
Ø
Dangerous
Behavior To self or others Ø
Illegal
Substance Ø
Possession/Use/Distribution Ø
Larceny Ø
Arson,
Bomb Threats, Extortion Ø
Major
Vandalism ($100+) Ø
False
Fire/Bomb Alarms Ø
Weapon
Possession/Use Ø
Communicating
Serious Threats Ø Other |
SUSPENSION/EXPULSION PROCEEDINGS INITIATED |
|||
**Administrative
Action may include, but is not
limited
to the following: Counseling Session, Detention, Parent
Notification,
Community or School Work Detail or Saturday School.
Ø
A
PARENT/GUARDIAN MAY BE REQUIRED TO ACCOMPANY HIS OR HER CHILD (REN)
ON ANY DAY (S) INVOLVING SUSPENSION.
o
Shadowing
– Parent accompanies student to all classes and remains
throughout the day, including lunch.
o
Out-of-School
– Parent accompanies, and remains with, student at
Community Work Detail.
***For
Categories A and B all steps of the progressive discipline process
shall be
completed prior to the submission of a discipline referral:
1. Warning 2. Conference w/Student 3. Detention w/ Parent Contact
4. Parent Conference
The dress and
grooming of
Mannheim Middle School students shall be neat and clean, promoting a
positive
educational environment. Clothing that disrupts educational activities
and
processes of the school will result in the removal of the student from
the
regular school environment until acceptable alternate clothing can be
procured
for the student. The administration will be the final judge about
whether a
student’s clothing is appropriate for school or whether it may create a
climate
that is distracting to learning. The administration has the right to
amend this
dress code at any time. Principals, faculty, and staff members will
enforce the
dress code.
Requirements for
student
dress at Mannheim Middle School are listed below:
DS
Regulation 2792.2 Drug-free School and Learning Environment establishes
policies and procedures for ensuring drug-free schools for students in
the
DoDEA schools by instituting clear and specific rules regarding drug
possession,
use, and distribution. In addition to the following automatic actions,
each
student must meet with the school’s alcohol and substance abuse
counselor
before returning to school. The drug-free regulation provides for the
following
penalties:
Offense:
Possession
and/or use; under the influence of illegal drugs, controlled substances
and
inhalants.
Explanation:
Students are
prohibited to use and /or possess illegal drugs in school or at school
related
activities. Mandatory enrollment in alcohol and drug counseling.
Consequences
1st Offense:
Suspension for
ten days. Successful sponsor conference. School work must be made up
and credit
earned. Mandatory enrollment in A&D counseling. Sponsor referral
for
counseling.
2nd Offense:
Disciplinary
Hearing
Offense:
Distribution/sale
of controlled substances and/or illegal drugs
Explanation:
Students are
prohibited from selling or attempting to sell or distribute controlled
substances or illegal drugs.
Consequences
1st offense:
Disciplinary
Hearing
Offense:
Drinking or
possession of alcoholic beverages
Explanation:
Students are
prohibited to use or bring to school (or school activities) alcoholic
beverages.
Consequences
1st offense:
Up to Three-day
suspension from school. Exclusion from all school activities during
period of
suspension. Mandatory enrollment in a five hour after school alcohol
prevention
and education program conducted by the ASACS counselor. Successful
parental
conference.
2nd offense:
Up to Five day
suspension from school. Exclusion from all school activities during
period of
suspension. Loss of any elected offices. Evaluation conducted by the
ASACS
counselor for inclusion in an alcohol treatment program. Successful
parental
conference.
Repeated
Consequences
will be individually determined by the administration in consultation
with
Offenses:
the sponsor, ASACS counselor, medical
personnel and community command.
Government ethics
regulations prohibit DoDEA e-mail users from using Government e-mail
systems
for
unauthorized
purposes (5 CFR
§2635.704). Some examples of unauthorized uses are: sending chain
letters;
advertising charitable events or fund raisers not directly associated
with the
office; selling or giving away tickets, pets or other items; or
conducting
personal business. E-mail may not be used to transmit obscene, harassing, or abusive messages.
Student users who abuse e-mail are subject to disciplinary action.
Mannheim
Middle School establishes this policy to eliminate or prevent the
influence and
activities of gangs in schools. For the
purpose of this policy, a “gang” is defined as any group or
association, formal
or informal, that encourages, solicits, promotes, urges, counsels,
furthers,
advocates, condones, assists, causes, advises, procures, or abets any
illegal
or disruptive activity or behavior of any kind, on or off school
campuses or
school property. No student will be allowed to wear, display, or carry
any type
of clothing, apparel, paraphernalia, or any article that indicates or
implies
membership/affiliation with a gang, or gang activities. No student will
be
allowed to exhibit behavior or gestures that symbolize gang membership,
or
cause and/or participate in activities that intimidate, seek to cause
bodily
harm, or affect the attendance of another student. Violators of this
policy
shall be subject to serious disciplinary action.
One
discipline policy that warrants special commentary is the policy on
weapons in
DoDDS schools. In simple terms, our
policy is one of ZERO TOLERANCE. In
other words, if a student brings a
weapon, potential weapon, or a replica of a weapon to school, it will
most
likely result in a Disciplinary Hearing and removal of the student from
school
for the remainder of the school year. If the incident occurs during the
last
six weeks of school, the expulsion may well include the semester of the
next
school year.
Possession of
knives, sharp or pointed objects, guns, clubs,
lasers, tasers, explosive (firecrackers, etc.) devices or any other
dangerous
item can result in immediate disciplinary action and reporting to
police,
Heidelberg Superintendent, the Area Superintendent, Mannheim USAG
Commander,
and the sponsor’s major unit commander. Incidents involving weapons are
of the
most serious nature. Any item carried in a concealed manner, displayed
openly,
brandished, used in a threatening manner, or carried in the presence of
other
persons in a manner likely to make reasonable persons fear for their
safety,
can be considered a weapon. Identification of all weapons and other
prohibited
items can be found in USAREUR Reg. 190-6, dated August 1990. All
incidents
involving weapons will be referred to the Military Community Commander
and the
Director of DoDEA Germany.
Suspension, or expulsion, from
school and
return to CONUS are possible consequences.
Extended suspensions or Expulsion From School
Students who acquire a cumulative total of 10
days
of out-of-school suspension, or engage in criminal activity such as
possession
of weapons/drugs, are subject to disciplinary action via a Disciplinary
Hearing. The parents/sponsor will receive notification from the school
of the
proposed disciplinary action. This letter will contain a statement of
charges
that led to the proposal, as well as a notification of the formal
hearing with
the entitlement to be represented by legal counsel and to witnesses on
behalf
of the student. Parents will be provided with a copy of DoDEA
Regulation 2051.1
which details the procedure.
After deliberations following the hearing,
the
Mannheim Middle School Disciplinary Committee will make a
recommendation to the
principal as to the disposition of the proposal. If the recommendation
for
extended suspension or expulsion is upheld, and the principal endorses
the
decision, the matter is final, subject to an appeal. Normally, the
student
under consideration remains suspended throughout the period of
deliberation and
until a final decision is made.
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIVILEGES
Students and staff have the
responsibility for fostering good human relations within the school by
practicing courtesy and tolerance in their dealings with each other and
with
members of the school, staff, students, parents, and other visitors.
Students enjoy the
opportunity to participate fully in classroom instruction and in school
activities unabridged and unimpaired because of race, religion, sex,
creed,
national origin, disability or intellectual ability, or marital status.
DoDDS
staff will extend to all students equal opportunities to participate in
educational and school-sponsored activities.
The safe
transportation of DoDDS students is our most important concern. DoDDS
contracts
for bus transportation from responsible firms with mechanically sound
vehicles
and qualified drivers. The safe operation of the buses also depends on
proper
conduct by students who ride those buses.
Parents
share with their dependents the responsibility for student behavior on
our
school buses. Parents must ensure that their children understand the
“DoDEA
Behavioral Standards” for School Bus Students for riding the bus and
that they
follow those rules. Disobeying the rules make the bus unsafe for all
students
aboard.
School bus
transportation is a privilege that may be
suspended or revoked. Students choosing not to comply with the school
bus
behavioral standards will be disciplined and may lose their bus
privilege for
the entire year. When this happens, sponsors will have to make their
own
arrangements for their students to get to and from school, according to
the
established school hours. Also, sponsors must agree to reimburse the US
Treasury for any physical damage done to buses by their dependents.
Bus transportation to and
from the middle school is provided for all eligible students who do not
live in
Benjamin Franklin Village. The
Dependent Education Traffic Management Office (DETMO) is responsible
for this
transportation and bus scheduling. Any
questions concerning these matters should be directed to DETMO. The
number
DETMO is CIV 0621-718-809-513.
Bus passes are issued to
students by DETMO. DETMO is located in
Mannheim Elementary School. Students
must show their bus pass before boarding the bus. Temporary
bus passes can be obtained at the school’s Guidance
Office; temporary passes are limited to three (3) per semester. DETMO
should be
contacted when items are left on the bus, if the bus fails to arrive,
arrives
too late or too early, or if parents have problems or concerns
regarding
drivers. School bus discipline is
handled by the DETMO office.
Students should remember that
riding the bus to school is a
privilege. Inappropriate behavior may
result in temporary or permanent suspension from this service or
alternate
forms of school discipline. The school administration takes
disciplinary action
for infractions of bus rules.
Good conduct on the buses is
essential for the safe and timely transportation of all students to and
from
school. To insure a safe and orderly
trip, each student must adhere to the following DoDEA Behavior
Standards:
On and Around
School
Buses Students Will:
w
Comply
with the behavior standards for school bus students.
w
Board
and exit the bus in an orderly, safe manner.
w
Present
bus pass when boarding the bus and upon demand.
w
Remain
seated while on the bus.
w
Talk
with other passengers in a normal voice.
w
Keep
all parts of the body inside the bus windows.
w
Keep
aisles, steps and empty seats free from obstruction.
w
Remain
fully and properly clothed.
w
Treat
the driver and fellow students with respect.
w
Promptly
comply with the bus driver’s or monitor’s instructions.
w
Treat
the bus and other private property with care.
On or Around
School
Buses Students Will Not:
w
Fight,
push, shove, or trip other passengers.
w
Use
or possess unacceptable items identified in the school Code of Conduct.
w
Push
while boarding or exiting the bus.
w
Get
on or off the bus while the bus is in motion.
w
Make
excessive noise or play electronic equipment without earplugs.
w
Put
objects out of bus windows or hang out of windows.
w
Engage
in horseplay.
w
Obstruct
aisles, steps, or seats
w
Engage
in public displays of affection.
w
Eat,
drink, or litter on the bus.
w
Use
profane or abusive language or make obscene gestures.
w
Spit.
w
Harass
or interfere with other students.
w
Disrespect,
distract, or interfere with bus driver.
w
Damage
private property.
w
Sit
in the bus driver’s seat.
w
Open
or try to open bus door.
w
Throw
or shoot objects inside or out of bus.
w
Tamper
with bus controls or emergency equipment.
Mannheim Middle School “Mustangs” contributes
positively to establishing and maintaining proper school climate and
environment that are conducive to learning and achieving.
They do not infringe upon others’ rights to
an education or hinder the learning-teaching process in any manner. We believe in a method of discipline that
develops responsibility. Clear
expectations and consequences are part of our discipline plan. The
primary
responsibility of every student is well-disciplined behavior. Discipline is everybody’s job.
The ultimate goal is self-discipline whereby
each individual conducts himself in his own and other’s best interest
and
enhances the safety, welfare, and dignity of all students without
direction by
adults.
In the common areas
(cafeteria, halls, bathrooms, blacktop) students are expected to
conduct
themselves in an orderly, safe fashion.
Running, pushing, shoving, shouting, or screaming in the common
areas
will not be tolerated. At all times
students are expected to be courteous.
All staff members are expected to monitor and
enforce the orderly and timely movement and appropriate conduct of
students in
corridors and other common use areas.
The Lunch
Program. Parents
who want their children to eat lunch at home are asked to complete a PERMISSION TO LEAVE SCHOOL FOR LUNCH form.
These forms are available in the main office. All other students are
required
to remain on school campus.
·
Walk
to, in, and from the Cafeteria
·
Wait
patiently in line; no line cutting allowed
·
Remain
seated while eating
·
Use
proper table manners
·
Clean
up the eating are(everyone at a table is responsible for the table)
·
Empty
and stack tray
·
Use
normal tone of voice when talking to others
·
Follow
the directions of the lunchroom monitor(s).
After students finish eating
lunch, they may:
§
Go
to the Information Center (IC), if they
obtained an IC Lunchtime Hall Pass prior to lunch;
§
Not
remove food or drink from the cafeteria.
Food and drink (or containers) are not allowed outside (even if
items
are being “saved” for after lunch.)
§
Go
outside. Once students decide to go outside, they are expected to stay
outside
until their lunch period is over. In the event of inclement weather,
students
are permitted to re-enter the building and remain in the cafeteria. Students are expected to go outside as soon
as they have completed their lunch to allow time for cleaning the
tables before
the next lunch.
§
Backpacks/
Books are to be deposited in the lockers before entering the cafeteria.
Proper student behavior in assemblies means
that
students listen attentively, respect the feelings of others, behave
courteously
toward speakers, performers, and guests, and applaud at appropriate
times. Inappropriate noises and actions
will not be
tolerated. Students who misbehave will
be removed by teachers from the assembly and sent to administration. An administrator will determine the
disciplinary consequence.
Students
will be recognized throughout the year for academic accomplishments and
citizenship.
The award in the showcase is
engraved with the following:
This award was established
by her colleagues on 23 August 1985 in memory of Rita Macray, a teacher
at
Mannheim Middle School who exemplified graciousness, diligence, and
dignity.
Rita
Macray was a teacher of eighth grade language arts at Mannheim Middle
School.
She was highly respected by students and staff because she was an
excellent
teacher and a very caring person. Cancer took her life. Mannheim Middle
School
teachers decided to establish a student award in her honor and memory.
This
award is presented to one eighth grade student every year. The student
who
receives this award is nominated by all teachers and is selected by a
committee
of eighth grade teachers.
To be chosen for this award,
this student must demonstrate:
HONESTY, RESPONSIBILITY,
POSITIVE ATTITUDE, FRIENDLY PERSONALITY,
HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR
HIMSELF/HERSELF.
Student's Rights and Responsibilities
Our policies governing
students' rights and responsibilities, both written and implied, are
established for the singular purpose of protecting the rights of the
individual
student in his/her pursuit of an education.
For further information on
this subject, please refer to the manual, "Student Responsibilities and
Privileges in the Department of Defense Schools System” (DoDEA Manual
2051.2,
February 26, 1997). Copies of this manual are available in the school
office. Redress for an imagined or real
grievance is the right of each and every student. The right of redress
applies
to all of the school's curricular and extra-curricular disciplinary
programs.
Students may make an appointment with the
principal
or assistant principal through the school secretary to discuss the
reason for
an established school rule/policy or to seek redress of any alleged
school
grievance.
In emergency situations, school personnel
must be
able to contact sponsor/parents. Please let the registrar’s office know
immediately of any change in your home and work telephone numbers,
addresses or
emergency contact person. An
accurate e-mail address is required at all times.