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Handbook SupplementBooker T. Washington

Junior High School an organization

dedicated to success!Booker T. Washington Junior High School will

provide opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, andattitudes necessary for immediate and future success. In

addition, we are committed to vigorously energizing our students, faculty, andparents around a vision of our school in which all our students can and will

achieve. This is accomplished through providing a core curriculum supported byenrichment opportunities allowing the school and community to form supportivepartnerships. We will strive to create a learning-centered community. In order to

do this, we support success for all students, positive self-concepts for eachindividual, a safe, orderly, and supportive environment, unity with diversity, and

shared decision making in the educational process.

“Communities in Schools of East Texas/Deep East Texas, Inc. (CIS/DET)” will operate in the Conroe Independent School District (CISD) as an

Agent of the School on the campus of Booker T. Washington Junior High School.

It is the policy of the Conroe Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, color, disability, race, or national origin in its educationalor vocational courses, school activities, programs, or employment as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, or Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.

Inquiries should be directed to: Conroe Independent School District 3205 West Davis • Conroe, Texas 77304-2098 936-756-7751 (Conroe) • 936-441-9297 (Metro)

The contents of this handbook are not contractual, and do not give rise to claim of breach of contract against the school district. Further, the contents of this handbook apply to all students of the district, as the contents now appear in the handbook

or may be amended in the future.The information in this handbook is intended to serve as a guide and is, therefore, not all inclusive.

2019-2020

To Parents:

Thank you for taking time to reviewyour child’s Student Handbook. It isimportant that you carefully read thismanual to ensure the success of your child’seducational opportunities during the formative juniorhigh school years.

The policies and procedures outlined in this handbook areprovided to assist the student in maintaining the higheststandards of academic achievement and social developmentwhich are an integral part of the philosophy of the ConroeIndependent School District.

Students will be held responsible for being knowledgeable of thecontents of this handbook. Both the student and the parent mustsign the pull-out page in the back of the book. The student mustreturn this page to the teacher who issued the handbook.

Teachers, counselors, and administrators are available to provideclarification and guidance to students and parents concerning anyphase of the school program. Please contact us if you need anyassistance because it is essential that meaningful communicationbe established between the home and the school if your studentis to realize his/her fullest potential.

Additionally, the safety of the Booker T. Washington students isthe highest priority of the Booker T. Washington staff. In order toprovide a safe school, it is extremely important that unsafebehaviors, situations, etc. arereported immediately toschool officials by studentsand parents. Please reportany safety concerns directlyto the school. Anonymoustips about student behaviorrelated to safety can bereported by calling SafeSchool Crime Stoppers 24hours a day at 1-888-543-2428.

We hope the best for your child in the coming school year.

The Administration and Staff of Booker T. Washington Junior High School

Booker T. Washington Junior High 2019-2020

Booker T. Washington Junior High School

Conroe Independent School DistrictDistrict Administration Building

3205 West DavisConroe, Texas 77304936-756-7751 (Conroe)936-441-9297 (Metro)

Board of Trustees..Melanie Bush................... PresidentDatren Williams............... 1st Vice PresidentSkeeter Hubert............... 2nd Vice PresidentRay Sanders ..................... SecretaryScott Kidd......................... Immediate Past PresidentJohn C. Husbands.......... TrusteeScott Moore .................. Trustee

AdministratorsCurtis Null, Ed.D............... Superintendent of SchoolsChris Hines, Ed.D. ............ Deputy SuperintendentJames Kacur..................... Assistant Superintendent of OperationsDebbie Phillips, Ed.D. ...... Assistant Superintendent

for Elementary EducationGregg Colschen................ Assistant Superintendent

for Secondary Education

Booker T. Washington Junior High School

Administrative andSupport Personnel

Principal ................................. Hartwell BrownSecretary................................ Elizabeth PerezAssistant Principal ................. Dr. Demetra PhippsAssistant Principal ................ Robert DerheimCounselor .............................. Leah HartleyCounselor .............................. Deanna PerezLibrarian................................. Amy HallNurse ..................................... Bethene McAlexanderDiagnostician......................... Tammy ClarkAcademic Achievement Specialist................................ Raychelle BainesStudent Success Teacher...... Penny Pitts504/Testing Coordinator ...... Joslyn PierceRtI........................................... Tywla Bozeman-Dean

InstructionPromotionTo be promoted, a student shall attain an overall average of 70 or above for the year in allcourses taken. In addition, students shall attain an average of 70 or above in three of thefollowing subjects: Language Arts, Mathematics, History, and Science.

To Determine the Yearly AverageThe yearly average will be determined by averaging the two semester averages.Example of Determining Yearly Grade:1st Nine Weeks Grade 702nd Nine Weeks Grade 84Total 154 ÷ 2 = 77 (First Semester Average)3rd Nine Weeks Grade 824th Nine Weeks Grade 76Total 158 ÷ 2 = 79 (Second Semester Average)Total 156 ÷ 2 = 78 (Yearly Average)

Parent-Teacher ConferencesParent-teacher conferences are a great way to find out how your child is doing in school. Toschedule a parent-teacher conference, call the Counseling Center at least two days inadvance of the meeting. Your child’s four academic teachers will be present at theconference unless you request meeting with them individually. Elective teachers will beincluded in parent conferences upon parent request. You will receive a written copy of thehighlights of the conference to help you pinpoint problems and solutions. Before requesting ateacher change, the student and/or parent should schedule two conferences. 1. Conference with the teacher. 2. If concerns are not resolved, the student and/or parents should request a conference

with the counselor, principal, and the teacher.Changing SchedulesIf for some reason the student and parent feel a schedule change is necessary, the principalrequests that the parents and the student visit the school and discuss the matter with thecounselors and teachers. Normally no changes will be made in a student’s schedule after thefirst two weeks of school. Changes in athleticsfor seventh grade students may be madeduring the first two weeks of school.Some examples of legitimate schedulechange requests for required and electivecourses are provided below. Notice howthese requests are handled.For Required CoursesIn some cases students may be placed in thewrong level of a required course. Legitimaterequests for course level changes are alwayshonored.For Elective CoursesElective classes cannot be changed after thefirst two weeks of the first semester and willnot be changed during the second semester.Summer SchoolSummer School information is provided inlate spring of each year. Courses will beoffered for students who fail basic coursesduring the regular school year. TextbooksTextbooks are a resource that supplementseach subject area. Each room is issued a classset of textbooks to be used as a referenceduring the teaching of the course. In certainsituations, textbooks may be issued toindividual students. The students and parentsare responsible for the books. If a book is lostor damaged the parent or student must payfor the book before a new one is issued. Inthe event that a textbook is not returned orpaid for, the parents and student forfeit the

Booker T. Washington Junior High 1 2019-2020

Table of ContentsInstruction..................................................................1Promotion.......................................................................1To Determine the Yearly Average ..................................1Reporting Student Progress ...........................................1Parent-Teacher Conferences..........................................1Changing Schedules........................................................1Summer School...............................................................1Textbooks .......................................................................1Algebra/Geometry/Spanish ...........................................2Tutorial Services .............................................................2Final Drafts......................................................................2Student Planner..............................................................2Attendance.................................................................2Medical Appointments...................................................2Truancy ...........................................................................2Early Pull Outs.................................................................2Time Limit on Excusing Absences...................................2Make-Up Work ...............................................................2Assignments for an Extended Absence..........................2Reporting an Absence ....................................................2Leaving School During the Day.......................................2Changing Transportation Arrangements .......................2Student Behavior........................................................2Discipline Management Plan..........................................2Booker T. Washington School Rules ..............................2Tardy Policy ....................................................................2Failure to Dress Out in PE/Athletics ...............................3Cafeteria Rules................................................................3Detention Hall.................................................................3After-School and Saturday Detention............................3Special Classes Used for Discipline.................................3Disciplinary Student Center (DSC)..................................3Reassignment School (RA)/DAEP ...................................3TIPS .................................................................................3Student Dress and Personal Grooming..........................3Fighting ...........................................................................4Gangs ..............................................................................4Gum Chewing .................................................................4Shouting, Running, and Horseplay.................................4Boy-Girl Friendships .......................................................4Radios, Tape/CD Players, Cameras, & Games .................4Beepers/Paging Devices/911 Calls .................................4End-of-the-Day Dismissal ...............................................4Fireworks, Firearms, and Knives ....................................4Drug Dogs/Metal Detectors ...........................................4Food and Drink in Classrooms........................................4Glass Containers .............................................................4Once You Arrive on Campus...........................................4Sexual Harassment .........................................................4Student Procedures ....................................................4What To Do In Case? ......................................................4Student Insurance ..........................................................5Withdrawals ...................................................................5Visitors ............................................................................5Participation in Physical Education ................................5Lockers............................................................................5Loitering After School.....................................................5Selling on Campus ..........................................................5Deliveries ........................................................................5National Junior Honor Society........................................5Pest Control ....................................................................5Homework Guidelines ................................................5Definition/Objectives .....................................................5Time Recommendations ................................................6Time Management .........................................................6Responsibilities...............................................................6Emergency Procedures ...............................................6Building Evacuation/Disaster Instructions .....................6School Counseling Services.........................................6

right to free textbooks until the issue is resolved. A student’s record is notconsidered clear for release until all books and fees are accounted for.High School CoursesStudents who successfully complete Algebra, Health, andCommunications Applications, and Spanish in junior high will receivemath credit for high school graduation. Math requirements must be metas stipulated by the high school graduation requirements. Tutorial ServicesTutorial sessions are available for the student who is having difficulty in aparticular class. These sessions may be offered before and after school.Tutorial sessions for TAKS are available as well.Final Drafts 1. Use black or blue ink only unless word processed 2. Use loose leaf paper, wide ruled only, no spiral paper 3. Title your essay appropriately, center title on top line 4. Do not underline or put quotes around your title 5. Skip a line after the title 6. Make sure you indent/tab each paragraph correctly. (approx. one

inch) 7. Do not skip lines between paragraphs 8. Maintain neat right and left margins 9. Do not write on the bottom blue line of your paper 10. Begin on the top blue line of the second page and every page after

that 11. Number your pages from the second page in the upper right hand

corner 12. Do not write on the back of your paperStudent PlannerStudents will be issued a student planner which will be used to maintain adaily record of classwork and homework assignments. The log will also beused as a hall pass and to communicate with parents regarding studentacademic and behavioral progress. Lost student planners may be replacedfor a fee of $1 in the front office.

AttendanceA student may not be given credit for a class unless the student is inattendance for at least 90% during a semester. An attendance committeemay give class credit to a student who is in attendance fewer than 90%during a semester if the committee determines that a student’snonattendance was due to extenuating circumstances. An appellate processis provided if a student is not given credit for a class by the attendancecommittee.SB1112 allows local school boards to make rules allowing some alternativeways for students to make up work or regain credit due to absences.For those whose absences exceed this limit, Student Absence Make-upClasses are held on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon beginning in late fall ofthe school year. Parents must notify the school assistant principal of theirstudent’s intent to attend a Student Absence Make-up Class. Students mayalso arrange to attend after-school detentions for the purpose ofattendance make-up. Four hours of Student Absence Make-up Classesconstitutes a full day of absence.Medical AppointmentsStudents who attend medical appointments during the school day andreturn on the same school day, within a reasonable amount of time, will notbe counted absent, provided the student returns with a note from thehealth-care provider. The note from the health-care provider must bereturned to the assistant principal's office.TruancyA student shall be considered truant when absent from class without theconsent of a parent or legal guardian or school official. Students who aretruant from school will be assigned to DSC or RA.Early Pull-outsAny disruption of the class is considered unacceptable. Pulling students outof class during the last 30 minutes of school is overly disruptive and shouldbe done only in cases of extreme emergencies.

Time Limit on Excusing AbsencesIf a student’s parents did not contact the school and the student fails tobring a note form his/her parents or guardians on his/her return, thestudent normally has one more day to have his/her absence excused. Afterthat time the absence will remain unexcused.Make-up WorkIf a student is absent or tardy and is excused, it is the student’s responsibilityto arrange for make-up work. The student should ask the teacher for make-up work on the day returning to school. The number of days allowed tomake-up work will be equal to the number of days absent. In extreme casesof prolonged absence, extra time may be allowed for make-up work.Assignments for an Extended AbsenceA student may request assignments when absent from school for more thanthree (3) days due to illness. This may be done by calling the main office onthe third day. The assignments will be ready to pick up by the end of schoolon the day they are requested provided arrangements are made by 9:00a.m. This will allow our office staff sufficient time to gather the work for thestudent.Reporting an AbsenceWhen a student is absent, the school should be notified the reason for theabsence. If no communication is made on the day of absence, the studentmust bring a signed note to the attendance office the day the studentreturns to school. The note must state the reason for the absence.Leaving School During the DayA student who must leave school during the day must sign out no later than3:30 p.m. at the front office. Students who leave should be accompanied bya parent or the student will be released at 4 p.m. In instances where theparent cannot come to school to pick up the student, the student must havea note from the parent or guardian stating the date, time and reason forneeding to leave the campus. The parent will be contacted by telephone toverify the note before the student is released. Students who fail or refuse tosign out before leaving the campus, or who leave on a forged note will beconsidered to be truant.Changing Transportation ArrangementsIf it is necessary to change a students transportation arrangements duringthe school day, the parent/guardian must submit a note from home andhave an administrator from the campus sign the note. A home phonenumber, parent’s signature, and school administrator’s signature must all beon the note.

Student BehaviorStudent Behavior Procedures for Booker T. Washington Junior High

School Related to the Discipline Management PlanBooker T. Washington School RulesBooker T. Washington students are expected to be…Positive, Respectful, ResponsiblePositive students participate fully in all class activities. They refrain from any

actions which might distract from the learning environment. They utilizegood study skills and good organizational skills.

Respectful students maintain a good attitude about learning and showrespect for themselves, fellow students and staff at all times. They respectthe building and property of others. They use formal language asappropriate and refrain always from the use of inappropriate or vulgarlanguage.

Responsible students are prompt and prepared to work and learn. Theyreport to class on time with the necessary materials. They adhere to duedates for assignments and do not earn zeros for missing or incompletework.

Tardy PolicyEach student is allowed one tardy per class during the first two weeks ofschool. After that time, students will be assigned to ASD for each tardy.Students who acquire multiple tardies are subject to Saturday detention,suspension, DSC, or RA with a mandatory parent conference. Two tardies ina day will result in one day in-school suspension.


Failure to dress out in PE/Athletics:A 5-point penalty will be deducted from grade for each day that student doesnot dress out in specified PE uniform. An additional 5 point penalty will bededucted if the student does not participate in clothes worn to school onthat day. Parents will be contacted by teachers if failure to dress outbecomes a habitual problem and students are subject to DSC or RA from thatpoint on. Dressing out is not optional.Students are subject to arrest if they violate local, state or federal law.

Cafeteria Rules 1. Walk in an orderly manner to and from the cafeteria. 2. Upon arrival at the cafeteria, students are to sit at assigned table. 3. Do not push, break, save places, or crowd up in the lines. 4. Clear tables when finished eating. 5. Talk at normal conversational levels. Loud noise is not permitted. 6. Food and drinks are not allowed out of the cafeteria. 7. Remain seated during lunch until returning to the classroom. 8. Deposit aluminum cans in the designated containers. 9. Throwing any item in the cafeteria will not be tolerated. Violators are

subject to police citation.

Detention HallThe purpose of Detention Hall is to deal with minor disciplinary problems.

After-School and Saturday DetentionA student requiring disciplinary action may be assigned to a after school, orSaturday detention. Parents are responsible for transportation and will benotified in advance by phone or by detention slip given to the student of theassignment in order for them to arrange transportation. Parents areresponsible for contacting the assistant principal if a transportation problemexists. Times will also be specified. After school, or Saturday detention maybe used as a discipline technique if the principal chooses.Students assigned to detention will be responsible for providing their ownwork to do during the assigned time. No student will be admitted withoutbringing work (if the student does not bring work to be done on the day ofassignment). Another day of detention will be added. Should the studentcontinue to have problems, then Saturday detention, Special AssignmentClass and/or Reassignment School may be assigned.The following rules exist for detention assignments: 1. The student must be on time 2. The student should bring own books 3. The student must be seated and quiet 4. No food, drink or related items 5. The student cannot leave room or seat 6. The student is responsible for transportation 7. There will be no sleepingFailure to follow the above regulations will result in dismissal from detentionand further disciplinary measures.

Special Classes Used for DisciplineStudents who exhibit inappropriate behavior may be assigned to the SpecialAssignment Class and/or the Reassignment School.

Disciplinary Student Center (DSC)/ISSThe Disciplinary Student Center is for students experiencing severe orpersistent disciplinary problems.DSC is located in a classroom on the Booker T. Washington campus. Thestudent is allowed to complete all work which is missed by being in DSC. Allregular school rules are in effect for students referred to DSC. Assignmentsfor each subject are sent to the student by his/her teacher.Students referred to DSC are required to attend DSC daily during regularschool hours and may be required to attend DSC until 5:15 p.m. after school.Any student currently serving a DSC assignment is ineligible to attend orparticipate in school sponsored extracurricular activities.The assistant principal will work closely with counselors and the DSC teacherto evaluate the student’s progress.

Reassignment School (RA)/DAEPThe Reassignment School is for students experiencing severe disciplinaryproblems.The school is supervised by certified teachers. Students report to class withwork assigned to him/her by his/her teachers. The student is allowed tocomplete all work which is missed by being suspended.All regular school rules are in effect for students referred to ReassignmentSchool.Students referred are required to attend the Reassignment School dailyduring regular school hours.Any student currently serving an RA assignment is ineligible to attend orparticipate in school sponsored extracurricular activities.The assistant principal will work very closely with counselors and theReassignment teacher to evaluate the student’s progress.The Reassignment School will assist parents in maintaining their student inschool and overcoming the student’s discipline problems.When the student has satisfied school authorities that he/she is ready tobecome a regular student who will obey school rules, he/she will be allowedto return to regular class.TIPSThe Temporary Instructional Placement room will be utilized as aninstructional setting for those students who continue to disrupt theeducational setting after repeated redirects by the teacher. Students sent tothe TIP room will report immediately with an appropriate assignment fromtheir teacher. The students will enter the room quietly, check-in with the TIPteacher, sit in assigned seat and complete assigned work. The referringteacher will contact the student’s parent regarding behaviors leading up tothe placement. The student will proceed to their next class when the bellrings. Students being sent to the TIP room twice in one day or with excessiveplacements over the period of several days may be suspended to return witha parent or placed in DSC for up to three days if no parent conference hasbeen held. Two removals from DSC in that time period will result in RAplacement.Student Dress/Personal GroomingThe Conroe ISD recognizes the importance of encouraging high standards inmanners of dress and personal grooming. In establishing appropriatestandards of school dress it is not the intention of the school system toattempt to regulate fashion or to determine what is or is not in style but toencourage good grooming. It is important to remember that school is aformal experience, and appropriate apparel should reflect that fact.All students are expected to be within the dress code at all times to remaineligible to attend classes. The dress code regulations are in effect through thelast day of school and are in effect for all school activities. If a student missesa class because of a dress code violation the absence will be consideredunexcused.The following is an outline of the Booker T. Washington student dress code.However, any form of dress or hairstyle that the principal or his designeedeems to be disruptive to the educational process, a health or safety hazard,or inappropriate in any way will not be allowed. 1. Students shall wear shoes for health reasons. 2. No student may wear articles of clothing which are gang related, display

obscenities, advertise alcoholic beverages, narcotics or other prohibitedsubstances, depict violence, or are offensive in nature. No student maywear badges, patches, decals, or emblems of any kind or in any placethat may be offensive to others or that expound or advocate the use ofprohibited substances or actions.

3. Hats, headbands, or bandannas are not allowed on campus from thetime students arrive on campus in the morning until they leave in theafternoon. This includes both inside and outside the building.

4. Baggy, oversized clothing or clothing with oversized pockets is notallowed. All students must tuck shirts in and wear a belt.

5. Students may bring backpacks and bookbags to school. However, theymust remain in the locker and may not be carried during the school day.Any athletic bags must be taken immediately to the locker room uponarrival at school.

6. Students are not to wear heavy chains.


7. Tattoos are not permitted. Body piercing is allowed in the ear only. 8. Boys may only wear stud earrings. 9. Only mesh or see-through backpacks are allowed on campus.Pants and Shorts 1. Shorts are permitted the first six weeks only. Shorts with frayed hems

may not be worn. The last day to wear shorts is September 27, 2019. 2. Shorts must not be shorter than the knees and must not fit too “tightly.”

Students wearing inappropriate shorts may not be allowed to wearshorts again.

3. Boxer shorts and bicycle shorts are not allowed. 4. No tight pants, stretch pants, leggings, etc. are allowed unless worn with

a skirt or dress of appropriate length. 5. Pants/shorts that are baggy, oversized, with holes, or have large pockets

are not allowed. 6. Capri pants will be allowed as long as they are not tightly fitted/made of

tight fitting material.Skirts and Dresses 1. Skirts and dresses must not be shorter than the top of the knee. If skirts

or dresses have slits, the top of the slit must not be higher than 3 inchesabove the knee.

2. Backless dresses or dresses with small shoulder straps are not allowed.Shirts and Blouses 1. Backless blouses, sleeveless blouses, blouses with small straps, or low-

cut blouses may not be worn. 2. Tank tops or muscle shirts may not be worn unless worn over a shirt

that meets the dress code. 3. Blouses worn untucked must be long enough to be tucked in. 4. Boys may not wear extremely oversized shirts.

FightingAny type of altercation involving physical contact is considered a fight.Fighting is considered a serious violation of the school behavior managementplan. Students that engage in fighting at school, on the school bus, or duringextra-curricular activities will be suspended and/or assigned to DSC or RA.Students who engage in repeated fighting on campus or at school sponsoredactivities will be recommended for expulsion.

GangsThe school has a zero tolerance policy against student gangs on campus. Anygang dress, language, signs, or behavior will not be tolerated. Studentsviolating this policy are subject to RA assignment.

Gum ChewingGum chewing on campus is not permitted. Teachers will assign detention forviolations.

Shouting, Running and HorseplayRunning, shouting and horseplay is not allowed in the hallways or in theclassrooms. Horseplay is not allowed at any time in any circumstance. Aminimum of ASD will be assigned for these behaviors.

Public Display of AffectionPublic display of affection (PDOA) is inappropriate at school. Students are notallowed to hold hands, hug or kiss at school.

Radios/CD Players/Cameras/Games/Media PlayersStudents may not bring radios, “jam boxes”, tape players, toys, cameras,games, or media players to school. If radios, tape players, cameras, games, ormedia players are brought to class, the teacher may take them up and givethem to the assistant principal. Items of this type may be returned to parentsonly. ASD will be assigned.

Cell Phones/911 Calls and BackpacksStudents may possess a cell phone while on school property or whileattending a school-sponsored activity on or off school property. No cellphones may be turned on during the school hours of 8:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aperson who discovers a student in possession of a cell phone that is turnedon in violation of this policy shall report the violation to the principal, whoshall order a peace officer or appropriate school employee to confiscate thedevice. The pager will be given back to parent only. Students will not makeprank 911 calls from school. They are illegal and punishable under the Texas

Penal Code. Students are only allowed to have mesh or clear backpacks atschool.End-of-Day Dismissal of StudentsStudents who are bus riders will be dismissed according to their bus run. 1stRun students are dismissed by announcement at 4 p.m. Car Riders aredismissed at 4 p.m. Students have six minutes after their dismissal run isannounced to board their bus. Students who do not ride the bus must have aCar Rider form on file with both 4th block teachers and the front office.Students who normally ride buses but who are being picked up by a parentmust have a parent note in order to be dismissed by their fourth blockteacher with the car riders. Students with fourth block classes in theelective/athletic hallway or fine arts hallway, must proceed directly to thebus ramp at dismissal. Therefore, these students must bring any belongingsthey need to take home to their fourth block classes, including backpacks/bookbags. Students who leave with car riders and then board the buses willreceive disciplinary consequences. Students who leave before their bus iscalled will receive disciplinary consequences. Students are not permitted toreenter the building without permission of a school employee. Studentsstaying after for extra-curriculars, tutorials, detention, etc. are not permittedto the bus ramp.Fireworks, Firearms, Knives, WeaponsFireworks and weapons of any kind are not allowed at school. Studentsfound to be in possession of fireworks, knives, or weapons will be removedfrom campus immediately and will receive DSC, suspension, RA with amandatory parent conference. This includes pocket knives. Students found tobe in possession of any of the above items will be subject to a police citationand/or police custody. Illegal weapons will result in a mandatory expulsion. Amore complete explanation can be found in the colored pages of thishandbook.Drug Dog Searches and Metal DetectorsBooker T. Washington Junior High School participates in district sponsoreddrug dog searches and metal detector use as a part of our safe schoolinitiatives. Both programs are conducted as unannounced, random checksand in strict accordance with district policy. Food and Drink in ClassroomsNo food and/or drink will be allowed in the classroom or other areas awayfrom the cafeteria at any time unless the teacher has already prearranged asupply of food and/or drink prior to the students reporting to class.Glass ContainersGlass containers are not allowed on the campus, parking lots or athleticfacilities, Students who bring their lunch to school are allowed to bringthermos containers.Violations of above policies will result in disciplinary action.Once You Arrive on CampusOnce you arrive on campus, you may not leave, even to cross the street,under penalty of disciplinary measures. Upon arriving, students should reportto the cafeteria and should not enter the building without written permissionfrom a teacher. No student should be brought to school before 8 a.m.Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment will not be tolerated. If a student feels he/she is beingsexually harassed by another student or a school employee, he/she shouldreport the incident to the grade level principal.

Student ProceduresWhat to do in case… 1. You are absent. Have your parent/guardian notify the PEIMS Clerks's office by telephone.

If no communication is made on the day of absence, you need to bring asigned note to the PEIMS Clerk's office stating the reason for beingabsent.

2. You are tardy to school. If you arrive after school begins, go to the assistant principal's office and

get an admit slip. Students with unexcused tardies are assigneddetention.

3. You lost a book and cannot find it. You may check out a temporary book for a maximum of two weeks. A


temporary book form may be obtained from the assistant principal'soffice. After two weeks, the temporary book must be returned, and theoriginal book paid for in the principal's office. You will be issued anotherbook when you pay for the lost textbook. If you find your book, returnthe book to the assistant principal's office so we may see if the number iscorrect and all of your money will be refunded from the office.

4. You have found an article or have lost an article. Go to the Lost and Found in the cafeteria. Do not remove an article from

lost and found if it does not belong to you. This is interpreted as stealing. 5. You want to leave the classroom. You ask permission from your teacher; get permit stating where you are

going. 6. You want an announcement made. Write it out and have it approved in the main office. No announcement

will be made regarding lost articles unless they are very valuable. 7. You want advice about schedule, personal problems, etc. Go to the counselor’s office or the assistant principal's office. 8. You want to put up a poster/banner/ornament. Get approval of the principal. 9. You need information concerning school functions or activities. See the

sponsor of the activity.10. You are hurt or ill. Go to the clinic - the school nurse or an aide is on duty there at all times.

If, for some reason, no one is there, then go to the school secretary.Student InsuranceThe Conroe Independent School District makes available, at studentexpense, accident insurance coverage. The insurance available is either atschool coverage or 24 hour coverage. If you have a need in this area, contactthe campus administration for more information.Additional Information for Parents of CISD Students:Conroe Independent School District offers student accident insurancecoverage for students at their expense.An At-School Policy will be available for the school term. A 24-Hour Policywill be available for the full calendar year.Student Accident Insurance will add additional coverage to the policy younow have in force within reasonable or customary charges. It will coverdeductibles in your policy, and picks up when your schedule of benefits hasrun out. It pays as primary carrier if you do not have coverage, or lose yourcoverage.Accidents occur in every school every day. We highly recommend youreview the information on the Student Insurance Program made available toyour child. The uniqueness of this program is that you may purchase thepolicy at any time and it will take effect when the check is received by theinsurance carrier.An envelope containing student accident insurance information andenrollment procedures will be sent home with your child during the first fewweeks of school. If you do not receive this information, please contact theschool your child attends during the school day.WithdrawalsAny student who wishes to withdraw from school should report to theattendance clerk. Parents are required to personally contact the school orcome to the school with the child to withdraw.Visitors (Parents and/or Friends) 1. All visitors must report to the main office. A visitor’s badge, available in

the main office, must be displayed while on campus. 2. Parents wishing to discuss problems with teachers should make an

appointment with the teacher through the school counselor for aconference during the teacher’s conference period or before school.Teachers cannot take time away from their students to visit theparents during class. Parents wishing to visit the building should reportto the school office.

3. Students’ friends or visitors are not allowed to visit on campus.Unauthorized persons who come onto campus and cause adisturbance will be subject to prosecution.

Participation in Physical EducationStudents in physical education may be excused from participation for not

more than two days if the parent provides a written excuse including thedate, reason for non-participation, parents signature, and phone number.Excuses from participation for more than two days should be provided by aphysician. Failure to provide such written documentation will result in a lossof grade points.If a student is under the care of a physician and must be excused fromphysical education for mor than one week, other arrangements for classassignments will be made. Alternative assignments may include library orclass reports along with observations and written assignments according tothe teacher’s discretion.LockersEach student has the option of having a locker for the storage of books,supplies, and materials. School combination locks are on all lockers.Students should keep the combination to their lockers confidential.Students may not share their lockers with other students. It is the studentsresponsibility to see that his/her locker is kept locked at all times. Locks maynot be placed on the lockers by students. Students are required to use thelock that is provided by the school. Lockers are subject to being searched inaccordance with Board Policy FNF.Loitering After SchoolStudents are to vacate the campus by 4:15 p.m. unless they are in tutorialsor a supervised school activity.Selling on CampusUnauthorized fundraising is not allowed.DeliveriesStudents are not allowed to receive deliveries such as, flowers, balloonbouquets, etc. If these are sent to school, the child will not receive thedelivery until the end of the school day. All other items delivered to studentsduring the school day must be brought to the front desk.National Junior Honor SocietyJunior high students have two opportunities to be selected into the BookerT. Washington Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society–the spring oftheir seventh grade year (based on their first semester average) and the fallof their eighth grade year (based on their entire seventh grade year). Anoverall academic average of 95 is the initial criterion. After the candidates are academically screened, the sponsors talk with theirteachers and they provide feedback to the faculty advisors. Character,scholarship, leadership, service, and citizenship are considered. If a studentis selected, he/she is formally inducted in an evening ceremony that is heldin May.Pest ControlThis school periodically applies pesticides. Information concerning theseapplications may be obtained from the Director of Maintenance (936-756-3183 or 281-353-6628)

Homework GuidelinesDefinition: Homework is the extension of the learning experience

beyond the classroom.Objectives…• To extend the concept of learning beyond the classroom.• To nurture the development of good study habits and initiative.• To foster use of independent research skills.• To promote student independence, responsibility, and self-discipline.• To extend time for completing unfinished classwork.Purposes of Assignments…• Practice assignments should help students master basic skills that have

already been presented in class.• Preparation assignments should help students benefit from subsequent

lessons; for example, defining vocabulary terms that will be used in thenext lesson and read the story to be discussed in class the next day.

• Extension assignments should require students to use a newly learnedskill or concept on a new situation; for example, after having learnedthe cause of the French Revolution, students would then comparethese causes to the causes of the American Revolution.

• Creative assignments should require students to integrate many skillsand concepts; for example, a book report or research project.


Note: The assignment of homework for disciplinary purposes is notacceptable.

• Communication and coordination should occur among grade levels,subject areas, and with extra-curricular coordinators to assure thathomework load is balanced for students.

Time Recommendations… Junior High SchoolsLearning to study independently, including good home study habits,should be emphasized at this level. Homework may be assigned severaltimes a week and should, again, be based on the student’s abilities, needs,the subject matter, and out-of-school activities. A student this age shouldspend approximately 90 minutes total time nightly.

Time Management… Students should be taught to manage daily study schedules. They shouldbe taught to make wise use of their time and break down long-termassignments into daily units.

Responsibilities of Teachers, Students, and Parents…Teacher…• Provides meaningful tasks that enrich, reinforce and supplement

objectives taught during class.• Informs students and parents of guidelines for homework.• Provides evaluation and feedback on all homework assignments.• Makes provisions for extenuating circumstances that arise preventing

completion of homework.• Prepares an outline of assignments, both weekly and long-term, as

deemed appropriate.• Keeps parents informed when problems exist.Guidelines for the Teacher…• Homework assignments should:• Be within the ability range of the student.• Be clearly explained and understood by students.• Relate to learning outcomes perceived as important and meaningful by

students.• Make minimum demands on time of students.• Deal with a concept or skill that has been instructed in class.• Stress quality rather than quantity.Student…• Assumes responsibility for completion of homework on time and to the

best of his/her ability.• Takes initiative and is responsible for making up work when absent.• Communicates with teacher when circumstances prevent completion

of homework.• Schedules outside events to avoid conflict with completion of

assignments.Guideline for the Student…• Students should keep a daily log recording objectives and assignments

in all classes.• Students should communicate with teachers any trouble with

homework, whether it is not understanding the assignment orsituationally not being able to complete it.

• Communication should take place between student and parents as towhen and where this study should take place.

Parents…• Agree with student upon time and place in which homework will take

place.• Provide little deviation from structure of homework time and place. • Monitor, but do not do student’s homework.• Provide a climate and environment conducive to proper thought

patterns and completion task.• Hesitate to instruct a concept or skill. Send the student back to the

teacher for clarification.• Parent should send a note with or on the homework if the child clearly

did not understand the assignment of extenuating circumstancesprevented the child from doing the assignment. Extenuatingcircumstances which existed should be listed in the note.

Guidelines for Parents…• Parents need to provide structure for the homework situation, guiding

time, place, and environment.• It is important to realize that the student is responsible for his/her work

and its completion. Supervision is the responsibility of the parent whilethe work is the responsibility of the student.

• Communication between home and school is very important.Concerning homework, the use of a daily assignment book facilitates thecommunication between student, home and school.

• Avoid setting up a home-student program that lacks coordination withthe school. If you are concerned with homework, contact your child’steacher for guidance.

• Responsible, supportive parents are key ingredients in the developmentof an independent, self-reliant child. These parents are a valuable assetto a successful school.

Emergency ProceduresEvacuation of Building/Disaster InstructionsAlarm: Continuous ringing of the bells.All students and teachers will remain in their classrooms. Students andteachers will get in a kneeling position under their desks.Student in PE that are on the playing fields should return to thegymnasiums.Inclement Weather and DisastersListed below are several radio and TV stations and telephone numberswhere information may be received to determine if school will be held inthe event of inclement weather or disasters:Channel 2 TV..........713/771-4631 ..KMUV Radio (AM 1140) .........936/539-1140Channel 11 TV .......713/526-1111 ..KTRH Radio (AM 740).............713/526-4591Channel 13 TV .......713/666-0713

School Counseling ServicesThe Conroe Independent School District believes that guidance andcounseling will function as an integral part of the total school program andcontribute directly to the school mission. The guidance and counselingprogram is developmental in content and process. It supports the efforts ofteachers and parents in promoting students’ self esteem, academicreadiness, social and interpersonal sensitivity, and awareness of futureacademic and career opportunities. The primary role of the counselor is towork directly with parents, students, and staff to facilitate their learningand growth and to help provide a safe and encouraging school. Thecounselor also serves as a liaison to outside agencies that serve theinterests of children.School counselors hold a professional certificate in counseling issued by theTexas Education Agency on the recommendation of the college oruniversity where the counselor has obtained a master’s degree incounseling or psychology. The counseling relationship is a professionalrelationship and counselors have a professional code of ethics. Ourcounselors are aware that there are times when a counselor must conferwith others regarding a particular child’s problems in order to best servethat child. Counselors keep information confidential unless disclosure isrequired to prevent clear and imminent danger to the counselor others orwhen legal requirements demand that confidential information berevealed.Our counselors are dedicated professionals, who work diligently withchildren and significant and significant others in the children’s lives in anattempt to help the children achieve important developmental goals. Ourcounselors follow accepted standards of practice for the profession. If aparent/guardian has any questions regarding counseling services, they areasked to call the school counselor or one of the school administrators inthe building the child attends.


Student’s Name _______________________________________________________________________

Locker Number ____________________ Bus Number __________________________

Homeroom ________________________________________________________________________________

Schedule Period Subject Room # Teacher

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The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability ineducational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of

1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.

7:30 am - 8:10 am Students enter building to computer lab for iLearn Math

8:10 am - 8:40 am Breakfast

8:40 am - 8:45 am Transition to Advisory/Homeroom

8:45 am - 9:10 am Advisory/Homeroom

9:15 am - 10:45 am 1st Block

10:50 am-12:50pm 2nd Block

Splits for C lunch at 11:30 am

Splits for A lunch at 12:15 pm

A lunch 11:00 am - 11:30 am

B lunch 11:40 am - 12:10 pm

C lunch 12:20 pm - 12:50 pm

12:55 pm - 2:25 pm 3rd Block

Splits at 1:40

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 4th Block

5:15 pm Late bus dismissal

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