1 4455 BREWBAKER DRIVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36116 Telephone: 334-284-8006 Fax: 334-284-8067 Natasha Starr, Principal Clifton Pace, Assistant Principal Robert Price, Assistant Principal Equal Education Opportunity It is the policy of Montgomery Public Schools that no student will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity on the basis of disability, sex, race, religion, national origin, color or age. THIS HANDBOOK BELONGS TO : Game On, Level Up Up ! 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Principal’s Message..................................... ..........................................................................................4 School/MPS Directory... ..... .......................................................................................... ....5 Mission Statements .................................................................................. ...........................6 Faculty/Staff Listing ................................................................................. .. ... .......... .......7 MPS Calendar ........................................................................... .................. .. ............8 Student Assessment Calendar..........................................................................................9 Administrative Authority ........................................................................ .................. ....10 Attendance Regulations ............... ............... ................................................ .. ......... .....10 Arrival & Departure ....................................................................................... ....... .10-11 Excused Absences........................ .............................................................................11 Unexcused Absences ................................................................................... ... .............11 Check In/Tardines s .................. .................................................. ............... .. ...... ........ 12 Check Outs ... ........................ ............... .. .............................. ............................ .. .... .12 Bus Rules/Information ... ... ......... ..................................................................... .. .......12 -15 Conferences ........................... ...................................................................................16 Confiscated Items ................................................................................................. .. ....16 Student Dress Code Policy ................................................ .. .............................. .. ......1 6-18 English Learners ..................................................................... .......................... .. ......18 Electronic Devices........................................... ........................................................... 18 Field Trips ................................................................... .. ............................ .. ...... ..18-19 Gifted/Special Education/RTI/504 .................................... .................................... ............19 RtI....................... ................................................................................................19 Grading Procedures/ Scale........................................................................ .. ............ ... ...19 Hazardous Weather .......................................................................................... ...... .... 19 3 Health Concerns ................................................................................................. .......19 Homework ................................................................................................. ...........20 Juice/Snack and Outside Food ................................................ ... ......................... ......... .20 Lost and Found ................................................................................................... ....21 Lunch/Breakfast Guidelines................................................................................... ........21 Make-Up Work ............................................................................................ ...... ... ..21 Parties ............................................................................................................ ... ...22 Physical Education .................................................................................... .......... .....22 Registration/Change of Addres s ............................................................... ............ ... 22-23 Report Cards/Progress Reports ........................................................................ ...... ........22 Safety ......................................................................................................... ... ......23 STAR Reports/Global Scholar .................................................................................... 23 Telephone Calls ............................................................................................. ...... ..23 Textbooks/Library Books/ Suppli es ..................................................................... ...... ...24 School Visitors .............................................................................. ... ......... ... ......24-26 Notice of Receipt .................................................................................................. ...27 4 Dear Students and Parent/Guardian(s): Welcome to Brewbaker Intermediate School. Our vision for the school year is “ Growing Great Leaders ”. It is our goal that every student at Brewbaker Intermediate School will become a leader. In an effort to reach this goal, we will be implementing the 7 habits of happy kids. These habits are based on the book, The Leader in Me, which focuses on developing leadership skills, and is written by New York Times bestselling authors Stephen R. Covey and Sean Covey. The leader in me draws upon the talents of the whole school – all staff members and all students – and optimizes the support of parents and community. It is essential that the faculty and staff provide the best possible atmosphere for teaching and learning. We believe that every child entrusted to our care should be provided with quality instruction, as well as, leadership skills necessary for life long success. The responsibility to teach all students so they can attain their maximum educational potential is a challenge that we accept. Our faculty and staff are committed to making this year a great experience for your child. We will strive to produce life-long learners who are healthy and productive members of society. It is our hope that parents become actively involved in their child’s education in order to promote academic achievement and performance. We have designed this handbook to provide you with meaningful information most often requested. Please take the time to read and review this handbook with your child. I hope you will find it user-friendly and beneficial during the course of the year. Upon completion of reading this material, we will need for you to sign the notice of receipt in the back of this booklet. Students must return these forms to their homeroom teacher as soon as possible. We hope you have an enjoyable year. Sincerely, Natasha Starr, Principal Principal’s Corner 5 SCHOOL DIRECTORY Main Office................................284 -8006 School Fax.................................284 -8067 SCHOOL WEBSITE www.brewint.mps - al.org *All departments can be contacted through the main office. M P S D I R E C T O R Y Superintendent’s Office............................ .....................(334) 223-6710 Board of Education. ... .. ............................ .. ......... ... .. ... ..(334)223-6700 Transportation Department........................................ .. ...(334)284 -2085 Communication Office...................................................(334)223 -6761 Helping Montgomery Families Initiative(HMFI) .................. (334)832-1666 Safe School Hotline......................................................1(888)SAV -KIDS MPS Homeless/Migrant Services.......................................(334)223 -6901 Student Support Services............................................... ....(334)223-6850 MPS Social Work Services...............................................(334)223 -6851 MPS Website..................................................................mps.k12.al.us 6 M ONTGOMERY P UBLIC S CHOOLS M ISSION , PURPOSE & D IRECTION We will engage, educate and inspire our students to succeed in college, career and beyond. M ONTGOMERY P UBLIC S CHOOLS V ISION MPS is a place where every student develops a love of learning cultivates intellectual curiosity and dreams of a future full of amazing possibilities. BREWBAKER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Vision “ Growing Great Leaders ” Brewbaker Intermediate School Mission Statement The mission of Brewbaker Intermediate is to provide encouragement and high quality teaching to develop independent life-long learners as leaders. The 7 Habits of Happy Kids Be Proactive Begin with the End in Mind Put First Things First Think Win-Win Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Synergize Sharpen the Saw 7 A DMINISTRATORS & O FFICE S TAFF Natasha Starr Principal Clifton Pace Assistant Principal Robert Price Assistant Principal (Part-Time) Adreda Johnson Bookkeeper Angela Matthews Secretary Specialists Special Education Teachers Paraprofessionals Adamma Berry - Carter Jatoria Carter Gillian Finley Raquel Mitchell Takia Smith Parent Liaison Environmental Staff Augustus Dean Christi Black - Reese Accountability Interventionist Robert Graham Technology Teacher Serena Grant Counselor Stacy Gray EL Tristan Guffey Physical Education Brittany Horn Library/Media Specialist Danielle Martin Physical Education Ashley O’Ferrell E L Jessica Quinley Nurse Alexis Sanders Gifted Specialist Anna Schmidt Reading Specialist Eunice Stockdale Physical Education Antoinette Bellman Allyson Braswell A nna Chesser Angela Crossley Jennifer Trimble Third Grade Teachers Fourth Grade Teachers Fifth Grade Teachers Catrina McGhee Amanda Dewey Yolanda Marley Amber Harris Chantel Stewart Jovonne Beard Alicia Yelder Tessa Averhart Alexis Andrews Alexandria Smith Adrienne Lewis LaCheryl Hudson Ta’Zyla Johnson Benita Holloway TBA TBA Drucilla McQueen Alicia Taylor Tracy Grant Larie Strong Betty Mackey I’tris Martin Tekeyah Washington Marian Hunter Lunchroom Staff Mekeeisha Boyd - Manager Shantrice Haigler Vanetta Harris Cathy Kindrick 8 https://www.mps.k12.al.us/Page/2177 AUGUST 2022 August 2-8 | Professional Development for MPS Teachers August 9 | First Day for MPS Students SEPTEMBER 2022 September 5 | Labor Day (All MPS SCHOOLS and OFFICES will be closed) OCTOBER 2022 October 6 | 1st Nine Week Grading Period Ends October 7-10 | Fall Break (Students and Teachers will not report to school) October 13 | 1st Nine Week Report Card Day October 28 | Asynchronous Learning Day (Students will not report to school) NOVEMBER 2022 November 11 | Veterans Day (All MPS Schools and Offices will be closed) November 21-25 | Thanksgiving Break (Students and Teachers are out the whole week) DECEMBER 2022 December 16 | 2nd Nine Week Grading Period Ends December 19-Jan 21 | Students and teachers will not report to school JANUARY 2023 January 2 | MPS Schools and Offices are closed January 3 | Professional Development Day for Teachers January 4 | Students will return to school January 5 | 2nd Nine Week Report Card Day January 16 | Martin Luther King Day January 17 | * MPS Magnet School Application Opens FEBRUARY 2023 February 20 | President's Day (Students and Teachers will NOT report to school) MARCH 2023 March 10 | 3rd Nine Week Grading Period Ends March 16|3rd Nine Week Report Card Day March 20-24 | SPRING BREAK (Teachers and Students will not report to school) APRIL 2023 April 7 | Asynchronous Learning Day (Students will NOT report to school) MAY 2023 May 25 | REPORT CARD DAY/LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS May 26 | Last Day for MPS Teachers 9 MONTGOMERY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2022 - 2023 TESTING DATES https://drive.google.com/file/d/1 - bn37wT2OSMk4RNBu7mCgF0FMTuCM2QJ/view?usp=sharing Tests Testing Dates (Windows) PreACT (Grade 10)................................................................... ........ .................. .... ................. October 3 - 21, 2022 ACT WorkKeys Paper Testing (Grade 12) – Initial ............... ....... ................. ... .................... October 5, 2022 ACT WorkKeys Paper Testing Accommodations/Supports – Initial ... ..October 5 - 7, 10 - 14 & 17, 2022 ACT WorkKeys Online Testing ...................................................................... October 5 – November 8, 2022 ACT WorkKeys Paper Testing – Make - Up ...................................... ................................ November 2, 2022 ACT WorkKeys Paper Testing – Make - Up with Accommodations/Supports ...... ..................................................................................... .......................................... ... November 2 - 4 & 7 - 8, 2022 NAEP (Selected Schools and Grades Only) ...................... .. ....................................................................... TBD ACCESS for ELLs (Online)..................... .............................................................. January 17 – March 17, 2023 Alternate ACCESS for ELLs.................................................................................January 17 – March 17, 2023 ACAP Alternate (Grades 2 - 8, 10 and 11) .................................................................... March 1 – April 7, 2023 ACT with Writing Paper Testing – Initial (Grade 11) ............................................................. March 14, 2023 ACT with Writing Paper Testing with Accommodations/Supports – Initial ............................................................................................................. ...................... March 14 - 17 & March 20 - 24, 2023 ACT with Writing Online Testing – Initial .... ............................................ March 14 - 16 & March 21 - 23 , 2023 ACAP Summative (Grades 2 - 8)*......................... .....................................................March 20 – April 28, 2023 ACT with Writing Paper Testing – Make - up............................................................................ .....April 11, 2023 ACT with Writing Paper Testing with Accommodations/Supports – Make - up .............................. ........................................................................................................... .....April 11 - 14 & 17 - 21, 202 3 ACT with Writing Online Testing – Make - up................. .......................................... April 11 - 13 & 18 - 20, 2023 ACT WorkKeys Retest Online Testing .......... ........................... ...............................................April 1 9 - 28, 2023 ACT WorkKeys Retest Paper Testing with Accommodations/Supports ......... ............................................................................................... ........April 19 - 21, April 24 - 28, and May 1, 2023 * Districts are required t o test all second and third grade students on the ACAP Summative English Language Arts assessment during the first four weeks of the ACAP Summative testing Window (March 20 – April 14, 2023). 10 ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY The principal is granted authority to modify the consequences for violating a rule indicated in the Student Conduct Manual by exercising good judgment in consideration of extenuating factors presented by school system employees, the student or the student’s parent or representative. Such factors may include but are not limited to the age of the student, the seriousness of the offense, the prior discipline record of the student, the degree of disruption to the educational process, and any other relevant factors. Repetitive instances of misconduct constitute a violation of Board Policy: Persistent/Willful Disobedience and will be handled according to consequences under the Student Conduct Manual. Consequences are applicable to all grade levels unless otherwise specified. The principal has the authority to develop an individual school cell phone procedure. The principal also has the authority to prohibit outside food/drink, and any outside items that may be hazardous to others (i.e. aerosol sprays and perfumes). In an effort to quickly gain information about certain incidents involving or witnessed by students, MPS has the right to question and /or interview students outside of the presence of students’ parents and/or guardians. To the extent required by law or Board policy, parents will be notified of any such interviews as soon as practicable. In the event an administrator finds that mitigating or aggravating circumstances justify a different punishment or recourse, the administrator is granted the authority to exercise his/her best judgment and apply a greater or lesser consequence than the established recommendation stated for violation of a rule as indicated in the Montgomery Public Schools Student Conduct Manual. The principal also has the authority to prohibit outside food/drink, and any outside items that may be hazardous to others (i.e. aerosol sprays and perfumes). In an effort to quickly gain information about certain incidents involving or witnessed by students, MPS has the right to question and/or interview students outside of the presence of students' parents and/or guardians. To the extent required by law or Board policy, parents will be notified of such interviews as soon as practicable. MPS AND BREWBAKER INTERMEDIATE PROCEDURES ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS Daily attendance in each class is essential to the student’s educational success. All students enrolled in the Montgomery Public School System, regardless of age, are expected to be in school every day it is in session. The parent/guardian will be contacted by the STI phone communication system when their child is absent from school. Within three days upon returning from an absence, check-in, or check-out, the Code of Alabama (290-3-1-02(7) (C) requires the parent or guardian provide a written excuse explaining why a student is absent from school. Students may be considered truant if mandated documentation is not submitted to the school. Listed below are the attendance guidelines that will be enforced at the school. STUDENTS’ ARRIV AL & DEPARTURE School hours are 8:10 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. Bus Riders Students transported by school buses arrive and depart school at the scheduled times. 11 Students will report to designated areas. Please review bus safety with your child. Arrivals and dismissals are supervised by teachers. Car Riders/Walkers Students arriving by car or walking should not arrive before 7:30 a.m. Students will not be allowed to enter the building until 7:45 a.m. Students must enter and exit the school from either the front lobby doors or the bus lane doors. Car riders must be picked up and dropped off in the front of the school at the curb. Walkers should use the sidewalk and go around the Primary School to use the crosswalk to Brewbaker Drive. Students are NOT TO STOP OR LOITER in front of the Primary School. Students cannot go into the parking lot or parking areas without a parent/guardian escort. All students must be off campus by 3:30 p.m. For the safety of all students, it is imperative that parent/guardian(s) adhere to the indicated times. Supervision is not available before or after the indicated times. Failure to comply with MPS policy will result in administrators contacting the Montgomery Police Department. PLEASE OBSERVE SPEED LIMITS, STOP SIGNS AND ROAD SAFETY RULES. EXCUSED ABSENCES The reasons for excused absences are as follows: Personal Illness Serious illness in the family verified by an Attendance or District Resource Officer Court-required appearances Absence for the observance of recognized holidays of the child’s own faith Death in the immediate family (Parents/Guardians, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Siblings) Absence must not exceed three days. Inclement weather which could be dangerous to the life and health of the child as determined by the Superintendent or designee Emergency conditions as determined by the superintendent and conveyed through the principal Prior approval of the Office of Student Support Services with request from the parent/guardian, (Parents should complete the “ Prior Approval of Absence Form ” which must be submitted at least two weeks prior to requested absences takes place.) Suspensions Parental excuses are limited to eight (8) per school year UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Missing a bus or ride Trips unauthorized by principal Birthdays or other celebrations Any absence for which a written excuse was not provided within three (3) days Any absence or tardy due to dress code violation. 12 Unexcused absences within a school year constitute a student being truant for the purpose of filing a petition with Juvenile Court. CHECK-INS/TARDINESS Any student not seated at his/her desk when the 8:10 bell rings is considered tardy. Students who arrive after 8:10 a.m. will report to the main office accompanied by a parent or individual listed on the registration card The student will be given a pass to class. In order for a tardy to be excused, the student must immediately present to the teacher a written excuse explaining the reason for being tardy. Tardiness is excused for the following reasons: same reasons as absences. Check-ins for any other reason are unexcused. Traffic problems or car trouble is not a valid excuse. If a student is tardy to school because of a doctor or dental appointment, he/she must bring a statement from the doctor or dentist before the tardy will be considered excused. Please remember that a student will not be eligible for a perfect attendance certificate if the student has a check-in, check-out, or tardy. CHECK-OUTS Only persons listed on the registration card may checkout a student. When checking out a student, a picture ID must be presented and students will be called to the office. All Prior Approval Absence Forms must be hand-delivered to the Offices of Student Social Services or mailed via U.S. Postal Service within TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR to the date requested. Faxed or emailed forms will not be accepted. Please be sure to have with you or include a copy, if mailed, a valid photo identification. BUS RULES/INFORMATION The driver is in charge of the school bus in the same manner a teacher is in charge of a classroom. The bus is considered an extension of the classroom. Students shall conduct themselves in an orderly and respectful manner. Poor conduct is not tolerated in the classroom nor will it be tolerated on the bus. Failure to do so endangers the driver and students. RIDING THE BUS IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT. LOSS OF BUS TRANSPORTATION MAY OCCUR IF THE BUS RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED. MEETING THE BUS It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to have their child at the assigned bus stop at least 10 minutes before the regular pickup time and remain at the stop until the bus arrives. WHO DO I CALL? 13 drop off times, etc., please call the MPS Transportation Department, (334) 284-2085. staff. The driver will not have any information regarding outcome of infractions submitted to school office. BUS RULES The bus is an extension of the classroom/school. The school administrator, transportation director, the superintendent and his/her designee are the only authorized MPS staff to make the recommendation to suspend students from the bus The following rules apply: 1. The driver is in charge of the bus and students. Students must obey the driver promptly and willingly. 2. All school rules/regulations are in effect when students are on the school buses. 3. Students must board or exit the bus at their assigned bus stop. Students should not request special consideration. 4. Students must not move toward the bus until the bus has made a complete stop and the doors are opened. 5. Students must remain seated while the bus is in motion and remain seated until the bus has come to a complete stop. 6. The bus driver is responsible for seating arrangements and may assign students to a seat. Students must sit in an assigned seat. 7. Students crossing the road after getting off the bus should walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus to make sure they are seen by the driver. Students should n ever walk in the back of the bus. 8. Students must be quiet at all railroad crossing and road intersections. 9. The school district will hold the student or parent/guardian responsible for any damage to a school bus caused by the student. The parent will be required to make restitution. 10. Students must not transport any item too large to be stored under a bus seat. Alabama law requires that all packages, book bags, projects, band instruments, etc., transported on a bus, fit under the seat. No athletic equipment will be transported. 11. Students must not throw anything from a bus window. 12. Students must keep the aisle free of feet, books or any objects that may obstruct the pathway. 13. Students will not fight, push, play or participate in any activity that would disrupt the process of transporting students or might cause an unsafe environment. 14. Students must not eat or drink on the bus. 15. Students must never tamper with or exit the emergency doors or windows unless authorized. 16. Students must use appropriate language. No profanity is allowed. 17. When students are suspended from riding the bus, he/she will not be permitted to ride any MPS bus until the suspension has ended. 18. Electronic devices must not be used on the bus. 19. The playing of cards or any form of gambling on a school bus is prohibited. 20. Parents may not remove a student from a bus after the student has boarded without school approval. 21. Students will not use any aerosol sprays or body products (deodorants, perfume, etc.) on the bus. 22. Students shall NOT sit in the driver’s seat or attempt to operate any bus mechanisms. 23. Students shall not strike matches, have lighters, use tobacco, alcohol or drugs in any form on the bus. 14 24. Students who do not adhere to the rules are subject to disciplinary action, suspension, or expulsion. BUS BEHAVIOR CLASSIFICATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES CLASS D-I Major OFFENSES 1. Profanity/threats directed towards the bus driver 2. Tampering with emergency equipment/unauthorized use bus emergency door or window 3. Throwing objects on/out of the bus 4. Use of tobacco or any controlled substances 5. Bullying and/or fighting 6. Possession, threat or use of weapons, explosives or flammables (see page 38) 7. Vandalism to the bus (restitution will be made) 8. Hanging out of the windows 9. Spitting out the windows 10. Sexual offense/sexual harassment CLASS D-II Minor OFFENSES 1. False identification (failing to give the bus driver your name) 2. Excessive noise 3. Horseplay 4. Eating/drinking/ littering on the bus 5. Profanity, verbal abuse, harassment, obscene gestures or possession of unacceptable material 6. Getting on/off at an unassigned stop 7. Playing cards on the bus 8. Uses of electronic devices on the bus 9. Using body products on the bus 10. Riding a bus while suspended 11. Delaying bus schedule 12. Refusing to stay seated 13. Refusing to obey driver’s instructions 14. Disruptive behavior 15. Other offenses as reported by the driver or principal Suspension from bus transportation does not excuse the student from school attendance. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure students are transported to and from school. Students MUST be responsible for their own conduct while on the bus, ensuring their actions do not risk their safety or the safety of others. The goal of Montgomery Public Schools Transportation Department is to provide a safe and enjoyable ride for all students. REPORTING INCIDENTS Students who have difficulty with other students while riding the bus should report the problem to the driver as soon as possible. If the problem cannot be resolved by the driver, then the driver will report the incidents to the school principal. The bus driver has no authority to administer disciplinary actions. Please contact your child’s school in regards to disciplinary concerns. 15 CLASS D – VIOLATIONS OF BUS RULES Class D violations (Class I, II offenses) include disruptive behaviors that interfere with transporting students in Montgomery Public Schools’ jurisdiction. Bus drivers are expected to manage general bus disruptions and distractions. When the action taken by the drivers is ineffective or the disruption is severe, the drivers may write a bus referral for a Class D-I offense or a Class D-II offense. The referral is submitted to the school principal for disciplinary action. CONSEQUENCES GRADES K-3 MINOR VIOLATIONS First violation- Students receive warning notice to allow parent/guardian to take corrective action Second violation- Student will receive up to two days suspension Third violation- Student will receive up to three days suspension Continued violations by a student will result in the loss of bus privileges. MAJOR VIOLATIONS Student will be suspended for up to 10 days and may lose privileges. Proposal for Due Process/Expulsion (Principal/Transportation Director). Restitution will be required, if warranted Loss of bus privilege for up to one year Law enforcement may be called for criminal prosecution. CONSEQUENCES GRADES 4-12 MINOR VIOLATIONS First violation- Students will receive a warning notice to allow parent/guardian to take corrective action. Second violation-Student will receive up to three days suspension. Third violation- Student will receive up to five days suspension. Continued violations by a student will result in the loss of bus privileges. MAJOR VIOLATIONS Student will be suspended for up to10 days and may lose bus privileges. Proposal for Due Process/Expulsion (Principal/ Transportation Director) Restitution will be required, if warranted Law enforcement may be called for criminal prosecution. SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS SUSPENSIONS Whether a bus suspension would count as a day of suspension would depend on whether the bus transportation is part of the child’s IEP. If the bus transportation is part of the child’s IEP, a bus suspension would be treated as a suspension unless the public agency provides the bus service in some other way because that transportation is necessary for the child to obtain access to the location where all other services will be delivered. If the bus transportation is not part of the child’s IEP, a bus suspension would not be a suspension. In those cases, the child and his or her parents would have the same obligations to get the child to and from school as a non-disabled child who had been suspended from the bus. However, education agencies must address whether the behavior on the bus is similar to behavior in the classroom that is addressed in an IEP and whether bus behavior should be addressed in the IEP or in a behavioral intervention for the child. 16 CONFERENCES Conferences with teachers are strongly encouraged to strengthen communication and will Place Unity between School and Home (P.U.S.H). Conferences may be scheduled before or after school on most Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30 unless the teacher and parent mutually agree upon a different time. Conferences with teachers may be scheduled through the office by calling 284-8006. Teachers are not allowed to conference with parents in the classroom during instructional time. If you would like to speak with a teacher send a note with your child or call the school office and a message will b e placed in the teacher’s mailbox. Please send a note with your child or call the school office if you would like to schedule a conference. Parent/guardian(s) should not interrupt classroom instruction to have conferences. Additionally, teachers will not be called from the classroom during the day to talk with parents/guardians. CONFISCATED ITEMS Any items or materials deemed inappropriate on school property will be confiscated as stated in the MPS Code of Student Behavior. The item(s) will be placed in an envelope with the following information listed on the envelope: the student’s name, date item confiscated and a description of the item. The item(s) will be turned into the office and placed in the school’s vault. The item(s) must be picked up and signed out by a parent/guardian only (ID required). STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY The uniform guidelines of the BIS coincide with MPS dress code, but in a more detailed and school specific form. Attire that is considered disruptive or that seriously distracts from the learning environment or that could present a health or safety problem is not appropriate in an educational setting. With this in mind, the following rules concerning dress and grooming are mandatory for all students attending Montgomery Public Schools. All Montgomery Public Schools students are required to wear uniforms. Colors of uniforms are 3 rd graders shirts are to be solid light blue with khaki or navy bottoms; 4 th graders shirts are to be light (pale) yellow with khaki or navy bottoms; and 5 th graders shirts are to be solid white with khaki or navy bottoms. All students should wear uniform style shirts with collar and sleeves. (No Gold or Navy) Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Any Brewbaker Intermediate Logo T-shirts may be worn on Fridays only. Only one belt may be worn with attire. Standard belt buckles only (no over- sized belt buckles). Shorts, skirts and skorts must be no higher than knee length from the crease in the back of the knee. Slits in skirts and dresses must meet the knee length regulation. Students must wear shoes that cover their feet. Athletic shoes in the colors of white, black, or a combination of white and black are preferred. No bedroom slippers, flip flops, stilettos, slides, 17 boots with chains, steel toes or other metal reinforcement, thigh high boots or athletic slides will be allowed. On special occasions, principals may designate days when dress for students may be adjusted. Hats, caps, sweatbands, bandanna, visors, sunglasses and hoodies must be removed and placed in the locker or designated area and remain there during the school day (except for health and/or religious reasons, which must be approved in advance by the administration). Students are not to wear jewelry, ornaments, or accessories which distract from the learning environment. Facial and or tongue jewelry is not allowed for males or females. For safety reasons, visual piercing jewelry is limited to ears only. Hoops larger than one inch will not be allowed. Jewelry which includes long necklaces, accessories with spikes or chains, heavy medallions, removable dental grills, heavy bracelets and large finger rings will not be allowed. Students must wear clothing that fits properly and is clean. Pants must be worn at the waist, and may not be sagging. Oversized or undersized clothing, including pants, skirts, blouses, dresses, pants, or shirts, will not be allowed. Pant legs must be uniform length and may not drag on the floor. No pajamas or sleepwear are allowed. Clothing may not be shredded or with open holes. No clothing shall be worn inside out. Suspenders/braces shall be fastened and belts buckled. Students are not to wear clothing that reveals the body in an inappropriate manner. Examples include clothing which is too tight, too short and bare at the midriff. Undergarments must be worn in an appropriate manner and not be visible. All students are expected to be well groomed and exhibit proper hygiene at all times in efforts to promote and maintain a clean and sanitary learning environment. Tattoos, insignias, and buttons which promote alcohol, tobacco, drugs, vulgarities, violence, illegal activity, or are demeaning to other persons may not be worn at school. Students shall not be permitted to wear clothing, accessories or regalia that conveys membership or affiliation with a “gang” or other similarly oriented group or association prone to violence or criminal acts. CONSEQUENCES First violation: Parent/guardian will be contacted and required to take corrective action. The parent will be asked to bring appropriate apparel/shoes to school Second violation: Student will receive a one-day detention and/or in school suspension. The parent/guardian will be asked to bring appropriate apparel/shoes to school Third or subsequent violations: will be upgraded to B10: Persistent/Willful Disobedience and consequences will be issued accordingly. OPT-OUT PROVISION - If a sincerely held religious belief, disability or medical condition, financial hardship, or other special extenuating circumstance prevents a child from following the dress 18 code policy, the parent/ guardian shall seek an exemption from the Office of Student Support Services. The school principal may also give students permission not to wear uniforms for curricular and extracurricular purposes. Student dress code violations/consequences are consistent with the Student Conduct Manual. Please see MPS website for further information. Please monitor your child before he/she leaves for school to assure there is no question that the policies and procedures are followed. E L (English Learners) Once registered, students who have home language listed other than English are screened to determine the type, intensity, and/or amount of English language instruction and other academic support that may be necessary to allow them to be successful in the general education classroom. Recommendations regarding placement and services are developed and implemented by teachers and counselors, working with the parents. ELECTRONIC DEVICES/TOYS The cell phone/telecommunication device guidelines of the school coincide with MPS policy, but in a more detailed and school specific form. Students are not permitted to use a cell phone or any electronic device in school. This includes, but is not limited to, an iPhone, a Blackberry, Smartphone, or other adapted PDAs. Principals have the authority to allow the use of cell phones and electronic devices for instructional purposes during class, however that permission must be granted before students are allowed to openly display cell phones or other electronic devices in class/school. Unless otherwise stated, cell phones and other electronic devices are to be out of view and not in use while students are in the school building. If a cell phone rings or beeps in class/school, it is considered being in use. Therefore, it is advised that student phones remain off while in the school building. This includes any classes that may be held outside of the building and on school sponsored field trips. If a violation of this rule occurs, the device will be confiscated and turned in to the office. The confiscated item will be logged in and placed in a secure location. A parent/guardian may pick up the device on the next business day. Students are allowed however, to have cell phones on school property. Students assigned to alternative sites are to adhere to the MPS Cell Phone Usage Policy. FIELD TRIPS Students attend field trips to enhance the value of education and the standards that are taught. All students must have a signed Montgomery Public School permission slip from a parent/guardian prior to departure of trip in order to attend. Permission will not be accepted over the phone. All field trips are approved by the principal and Central Office and based on instruction. 19 Any concerns about special needs or health concerns should be discussed with the teacher and counse