Monday, August 27, 2012

Rules & Procedures



 PERRY HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
PROCEDURES

BEFORE SCHOOL

STUDENTS:
·      “Car Riding” students are encouraged to not arrive at school until after 7:10am
·      Students are to enter the building through the front doors upon arrival to school and wait in the main hall in an orderly fashion
·      Students are not allowed to go to other areas of the building or classrooms without a pass or permission from a staff member
·      Students are not to go to their lockers until it is time for homeroom unless they get a pass from a staff member
·      Students that eat breakfast at school are to go directly to the café when they arrive at school.  They are to eat in the front section of the café only.  Lunch time café procedures apply to breakfast as well
·      Students may sit in the back portion of the café to read or do homework. Math teachers will be available for help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
·      Students remain in main hall area until instructed otherwise by a staff member. A staff member will move all students at approx. 7:15 to the gym  
·      A staff member will direct students to proceed to homeroom at approximately 7:45
·      Students will go to their lockers and then report to homeroom

TEACHERS:
·      Report to duty area no later than 7:30.
·      In the Gym students are to sit.  They may use their net books or cell phones and are expected to keep noise levels under control
·      Café Supervisor:  Once students finish eating move them to the Gym
·      The back of the Café will be a “Quiet Space” for students from 7:15 until it is time to report to homeroom.  Students will not be allowed to talk.  They may read or do homework.


REPORTING TO HOMEROOM/1st PERIOD


STUDENTS:
·      At 7:45 students will be directed to move to lockers and prepare for homeroom
·      All students will go directly to their lockers and put away coats/jackets and get supplies for their classes.
·      Students will leave lockers and report directly to Homeroom
·      Students may not go to any other room without permission (and a written pass) from their teacher first
·      In class students will sit in assigned seats quietly waiting for announcements from the teacher, intercom, or television
·      The Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence will occur after the PHMS morning News program
·      When the bell rings the teacher will dismiss the students to 1st period

TEACHERS:
·      Supervise in halls before Homeroom
·      Greet students
·      Assign seats
·      Command respect so that students sit quietly awaiting announcements and preparing for the day
·      Only the teacher takes attendance
·      Make sure late students have a pink pass from the office


HALLWAYS

STUDENTS:
·      Students will walk on the right side of the halls in an orderly fashion
·      Students will not share lockers
·      During classes, students must have a pass to be in the halls
·      Students are not allowed to stand in the halls.  Students are expected to simply travel to their next class


TEACHERS:
·      Teachers dismiss students not the bell
·      Teachers are to lead students from the room and guide them to the next class and be ready to begin ushering the students into their room for the next class
·      Welcome students into your classroom and continuously encourage students that are slow
·      If you don’t have a class, supervise the area around your classroom until the late bell rings. Please check the bathroom if you are close
·      If you have a block do not take a break during passing


LUNCH/RECESS

STUDENTS:
·      Girls eat 1st during the 1st and 3rd GP.  Boys eat 1st during the 2nd & 4th
·      If weather permits, students that have recess first may report to the back playground area. In inclement weather, students will report to the Gym
·      Students must stay in specified areas during recess
·      Rough play and tackle football are not allowed
·      Students who do not follow staff directives will sit out or be sent to the office
·      Students must wear shoes and Polos during recess
·      Students will be directed to line up and enter the building in an orderly fashion at the end of recess time
·      In café students will move to food lines in an orderly fashion
·      Students will fill each table at the direction of a staff member
·      After everyone at the table is finished eating students will raise hands to get the attention of a staff member to be released from their table
·      Students will push chairs under table and one student will wipe the table


ALL STUDENT ACTIVITIES/DRILLS

Assemblies:
·      After informed over the intercom to report to a designated area the teacher will instruct students to line up inside the classroom.  The teacher will then escort students to the location.  Students will walk in an orderly single file line.  Administration will instruct students as to how to leave/exit.

Drills:
·      Teachers will always instruct students regarding what to do.  Students will travel to and from designated area under the teacher’s supervision in an orderly fashion.  During drill students will follow directions and always remain quiet waiting for further instructions.


AFTER SCHOOL

STUDENTS:
·      When the bell rings at 2:40 the teachers will dismiss their students
·      Students are to go to their lockers and then promptly exit the building
·      If a student participates in an after school activity, he/she must report directly to the activity
·      Only students involved in an after school activity are allowed to stay in the building
·      Students are not allowed to go to the café and buy snacks until all busses have left the lot
·      Students that ride late busses will report to the auditorium and sit until directed to the front of the building by Mr. Carnahan or a staff member

TEACHERS:
·      Teachers dismiss students not the bell
·      Escort students out of your classroom and supervise hallway
·      Assist in making sure students exit the building

Perry Heights
Classroom Management Plan

Procedures

STUDENTS:
·      Enter the classroom in an orderly fashion prepared for class
·      Go directly to your assigned seat and sit down
·      Remain in assigned seat unless given permission by your teacher
·      Complete Focus work
·      Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking
·      Help your teacher clean up the room before moving to your next class
·      Do not leave your assigned seat when the bell rings.  Your teacher will dismiss the class.

TEACHERS:
·      Greet students at your door
·      Confirm that they are prepared and direct them to assigned seats
·      Monitor students in the hall and classroom from your door
·      Require assigned seating and require students to raise their hands and wait to be called upon before leaving their seats
·      Use classroom FOCUS activities to set the tone of each day
·      Keep track of your time so you can bring closure to your lesson and tidy up your room with the assistance of your students
·      Stand at your door and dismiss the students monitoring their departure, all other students in the hall, and the arrival of your next class
·      Focus on the many positives and overcome the negatives

Rules

1.     Be Ready
2.     Be Respectful
3.     Be Responsible

Consequences

1.     Verbal Warning
2.     Moved to isolated area of room
3.     Moved to hall for private conversation
4.     Parent contact
5.     SEVERE DISRUPTION OR VIOLATION WILL BE REFERRED TO THE OFFICE



Thursday, April 19, 2012

2012 PHMS Year End Events


Apr. 24- 8th Grade Holiday World Trip money due ($32.00)
Apr. 26- Track @ Barker Field Complex 3:45pm
May 1- ISTEP & District Track Meet @ Central H.S. 4:00pm
May 2- ISTEP & Honor’s Night @ 6:30 not 6:45 like reported on FB
May 3- ISTEP for 6th & 7th graders
May 4- NO SCHOOL
May 9- City Track Meet @ Central at 4:00pm & National School Nurse Day
May 10- 5th Grade Visit to PHMS, 7th Grade Field Trip to Louisville (they leave at 5:45am), 6th Grade Vocal Music Concert @ 7:00pm
May 14- City Track Meet IF rained out on May 9
May 15- Band Concert @ 7:00pm
May 16, 17, 18- PHMS Cheerleading Try-Outs 3:00-5:00pm
May 17- 8th Grade Party 6:30-8:30pm
May 22- 8th Grade Field Trip to Holiday World
May 23- 8th Grade Class Day starts at 8:45am.  LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!