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NORTHEAST GUILFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

“Home of the MIGHTY RAMS”

2018-2019: #ITTAKESALLOFUS

Parent & Student Handbook

6720 McLeansville Rd

McLeansville, NC 27301

Phone: 336-375-2525

Fax: 336-375-2534

DR. JAMIE KING, PRINCIPAL

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Dear Northeast Guilford Families,

Hello and welcome to the 51st year for Northeast Guilford Middle School. We also would like to give a special welcome to our

newest members of the Ram family, the 6th grade students, the class of 2025.

We are delighted and excited about this upcoming school year with many new programs and engaging lessons that the staff have

worked all summer long preparing for you. It is our hope that you will find this school year one of the most academically

challenging, yet rewarding.

This year our theme is “It takes all of us”. We believe that each stakeholder of NE plays a vital role to ensure the success of all

students, from administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents, to our community at large; it will take all of us to keep our

school moving forward. Jackie Mutcheson, a school teacher, said it best, “it takes each of us to make a difference for all of us”.

The purpose of this handbook is to help you become aware of the expectations and responsibilities you will have as a part of the

NEMS family. Please review this handbook carefully. It is a supplement to the Guilford County Student Code of Conduct Handbook.

We encourage parents to discuss with your child the information shared in both of these resources for knowledge and

understanding of operations at NEMS.

If you or your parents have questions or concerns regarding the information outlined in the handbook, please feel free to contact a

teacher, counselor, or administrator.

Sincerely,

Northeast Guilford Middle School

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Northeast Guilford Middle School

School Colors: Blue & Gray

School Mascot: RAM

School Motto

Relationships

Achievement

Motivation

Service Learning

Vision Statement

Northeast Guilford Middle School is committed to academic rigor which challenges, motivates, and uplifts students to become

active, enthusiastic, lifelong learners who realize the importance of positive character, self-reliance and community.

Mission Statement

Northeast Guilford Middle School exists to assist students in becoming not only academically sound but morally good citizens in a

vast global society.

Northeast Guilford Middle School Code of Civility

The education of a child happens only through partnership, and among partners must be the child, the school faculty and staff, the

parent(s) or guardian(s), the community and district office employees. Partnership is an active state that includes sharing

responsibilities, meaningful communication, and welcomed participation.

When people who are working together agree, the partnership runs smoothly. But no two people will always agree and that can

make a partnership difficult. The partnership is most powerful – as children are educated to reach their potential – when we agree

on how to disagree. We must be civil in our discourse.

Civility is often described by its absence. We hear of harmful actions such as road rage, physical confrontation, ethnic stereotypes

and slurs. But civility is not just an absence of harm. It is the affirmation of what is best about each of us individually and collectively.

It is more than saying “please” and “thank you”. It is reflecting our respect for others in our behavior, regardless of whether we

know or like them. It also is not simply being politically correct and is not to be used to stifle criticism or comment. It is being truthful

and kind and is each of us taking responsibility for our own actions rather than blaming others.

As we communicate with each other, we need to remember that we are working together to benefit the children of this community.

Therefore, as we communicate, students, faculty and staff, parents, guardians, and all other members of the community shall:

1. Treat each other with courtesy and respect at all times. This means that:

We listen carefully and respectfully as others express opinions that may be different from ours.

We share our opinions and concerns without loud or offensive language, gestures, or profanity.

2. Treat each other with kindness. This means that:

We treat each other as we would like to be treated.

We do not threaten or cause physical or bodily harm to another.

We do not threaten or cause damage to the property of another.

We do not bully, belittle or tease another and we do not allow others to do so in our presence.

We do not demean and are not abusive or obscene in any of the communications.

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3. Take responsibility for our actions. This means that:

We share information honestly.

We refrain from displays of temper.

We do not disrupt or attempt to interfere with the operation of a classroom or any other work or public area of a school, or school

facility.

4. Cooperate with one another. This means that:

We obey school rules for access and visitation.

We respect the legitimate obligations and time constraints we each face.

We notify each other when we have information that might help reach our common goal. This will include information about safety

issues, academic progress, changes that might impact a student’s work or events in the community that might impact the school. We

respond when asked for assistance.

We understand that we do not always get our way.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Principal Dr. Jamie King

Assistant Principals 8th Grade – Ms. Mieke Fluere-Ritorto

7th Grade – Ms. Tanicka Robeson

6th Grade – Dr. Jamie King

Dean of Students Dr. Bertrand Haynes

Treasurer Mr. Chuck Cannell

Office Support Ms. Jacinta Lindsay

Data Manager Mr. Xavier Franklin

Guidance Counselors Ms. Pamela Hill

Ms. LaSonja Lane

Guidance Secretary Ms. Alycia Durham

School Social Worker Ms. Courtney Hall

School Resource Officer Officer David Becton

Athletic Director Mr. Brian Avolio

Cafeteria Manager Ms. Tianna Woods

GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS LEARNING AREA SUPPORT

Superintendent Dr. Sharon Contreras

Learning Area 9 School Support Officer Mr. Marshall Matson

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SCHOOL HOURS

The school day begins at 8:40 a.m. promptly. The building is

not open for students until 8:20 a.m. The school staff can

assume no liability for any student who arrives before 8:20

a.m. Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m.

ARRIVAL PROCEDURE/DISMISSAL PROCEDURE

When students arrive in the morning, they are to remain

outside until the bell rings at 8:20 a.m. At the 8:20 a.m. bell,

students are to report to their first period classroom.

Instruction will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.

Students are expected to leave the campus without delay at

the end of the school day. Students will be dismissed by the

teacher and will exit out of the assigned doors. Students that

are car riders should be picked up within 15 minutes after

dismissal. They are not allowed to remain after school

without permission from an NEMS staff member and a parent

or guardian. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE PICKED UP BY 3:50

p.m.

ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION HOME (Buses and Car Riders)

Students wishing to ride the bus or ride home with another

student must:

- Provide a written statement from parent including a

phone number to call parent to verify the request.

This must be delivered to the front office by 9:00

a.m.

- Bring the note to the main office before school

- Get approval from an administrator

- Pick up the note during lunch

Please note, confirmation calls to parents will be made, and

due to limited capacity on buses, notes requesting to ride

another bus may not be approved.

AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES/PICK-UP

Students participating in afterschool activities must be picked

up promptly after the activity is scheduled to end. They may

not remain on campus unattended. Students are required to

be picked up within 15 minutes of the scheduled end time of

their activity. Students wishing to attend sporting or other

school events are required to report home and then return

back to school. If students are dropped off, arrangements

must be made by the parents/guardians for the student to be

picked up within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the activity.

Students not picked up within 15 minutes of the conclusion of

the activity will not be allowed to participate in future

activities.

ATTENDANCE/TARDIES

We believe that it is essential that students attend school

regularly and arrive on time to get the most benefit from

school. Students who arrive after 8:40 a.m. are tardy and

must report to the main office and obtain a tardy slip. We

expect students to be in their assigned classroom and ready

for instruction by 8:40 a.m. Excused tardies include illness or

medical appointments. A student who arrives after 8:40 a.m.

is not only missing valuable instruction but also interrupts the

classroom after teaching has begun. Please make every effort

to schedule appointments after the school day.

It is our expectation that our students report to each class on

time. Our schedule is designed to allow ample time for

transitions. Failure to report to class on time will result in the

following steps being taken.

NEMS TARDY POLICY

1st Tardy Warning and Teacher/Student Conference

2nd Tardy Phone Call Home

3rd Tardy Classroom Consequence and Letter Home

4th Tardy Office Referral Consequences may be given at the

discretion of the principal or grade level administrator.

ABSENCES

Written excuses for all absences must be sent with your child

upon returning to school. The Guilford County Schools’ policy

states that if a student is absent, the parent/guardian must

send a note with the dates(s) of the absence, the reason for

the absence, and a parent /guardian signature, within three

days of the absence, otherwise it is considered an unexcused

(unlawful) absence.

Students are limited to six (6) absences per semester or

twelve (12) per school year. Parents will receive notification

of absences at three (3), six (6), and ten (10) days. Excessive

absences will be a factor in considering extended learning,

Saturday School, tutorial, or retention. The following

absences are considered lawful absences according to the NC

State Board of Education Attendance rules:

a) Illness/injury

b) Quarantine

c) Death in family

d) Medical/Dental Appointment

e) Court proceedings

f) Religious observances

g) Educational opportunity

h) Suspension

i) Expulsion

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If a student becomes ill or injured during the school day,

he/she should report to the Main office with a note from a

teacher. Parents will be notified of the illness or injury and

are expected to pick up the students as soon as possible. If a

parent comes to the office at 3:30 p.m. or after, the student

will be dismissed at 3:50 p.m. with regular dismissal.

Students must be present at least one half of the school day

to be counted present. Any student arriving later than 12:15

p.m. or leaving earlier than 12:15 p.m. will be considered

absent for the day.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

When predicted inclement weather threatens to make road

conditions unsafe for school bus travel, the decision to close,

delay or open schools will be made by the Director of

Transportation. The decision to close or delay school will be

announced to the news media, shared via Connect-Ed ®,

posted on the GCS Website (www.gcsnc.com), GCS social

media outlets and broadcast on GCSTV 2 not later than 5 a.m.

by the Chief of Staff. If school opens at the normal time, an

announcement will not be made. If inclement weather occurs

after the school day has begun, a decision regarding early

release will be made as quickly as possible. No school

activities, games, practices, rehearsals, performances, etc.,

shall take place when school is closed or dismissed early due

to inclement weather, unless permission to proceed has been

coordinated by the Chief Information Officer and the Chief

Student Services Officer.

MEDICAL FORMS

Students may not take medication of any kind, prescription or over the counter, without a medical form completed by a physician. Forms are available in the main office. All medication stored in the office will be discarded if not picked up at the end of the school year. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

Members of the staff take every precaution to ensure the safety of students throughout the school year; however, accidents do occur. When a student is injured on the campus or in the building, he/she is sent to the school nurse or the main office. In the event of minor scrapes or bruises, the area is washed and bandaged. Appropriate staff will complete an accident form and a copy will be provided to you. It is essential that all contact information is kept current. STUDENT SAFETY DRILLS Guilford County Schools requires emergency drills at every campus. The drills required include: Evacuation

Tornado Cover Lockdown Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about the drills so the children are confident in their role if an emergency occurs. CHANGE OF ADDRESS/EMERGENCIES

Please inform the school immediately of any changes in phone numbers (work, cell, or home), addresses, emergency contacts, or formal custody agreement. It is good practice to inform both the main office and your child’s teachers of these changes. During the school year, there may be times that the school will need to reach you regarding your student. Please make sure emergency information remains correct and that your student is also familiar with the appropriate contact numbers for you and other family members. CAFETERIA

Starting this school year, students will need to apply if they wish to receive free or reduced-price meals. Guilford County Schools will no longer participate in a federal program that certified all students in an entire school as eligible for free breakfast and lunch. Students who attend former Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) schools, like NEMS, will continue to receive free meals for the first 30 days of school. The change was made to give district leaders a more precise indicator of student poverty. They will use free- or reduced-price meal percentages to allocate Title I funds. Title I is a federal program that seeks to lessen the impact of poverty on learning by providing additional support to schools where 40 percent or more of enrolled students are considered economically disadvantaged. Students qualify for free- or reduced-price meals using a federal formula that takes into account regional household income and family size. Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture program, was introduced in GCS in 2014-15, when North Carolina first became eligible. More than 50 GCS schools qualified for the program. School Nutrition team members will work with current CEP schools to help them transition to the application system. To fill out an application for free or reduced-price meals, go to www.lunchapplication.com or pick up a form from the school. During lunch, students may only go through the line once. Food or drinks are not to be taken from the cafeteria. We encourage students to develop healthy eating habits. Bringing outside food for other students is not permitted. Students are not permitted to eat or drink in the classrooms (including gum, candy, snacks, etc.), unless permitted by the teacher. Should teachers allow students to eat or drink in the

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classroom, students are to ensure classrooms remain clean by properly disposing of trash. TELEPHONE CALLS

The school telephone is primarily for office use. Students will be permitted to use the phone in an emergency situation. Students cannot receive calls during the school day. Likewise, teachers cannot take calls during the instructional day. A message will be taken or forwarded to the teacher’s voicemail. Please note that an emergency does not mean calling to ask permission to go home with a friend. All arrangements should be finalized before the students arrive at school. Please do not phone or text students on their cell phones during the school day. Students are not allowed to use electronic devices during the instructional day. LAPTOPS/TABLETS

Laptops/Tablets will be provided to each student; but will remain at school at all times. Specific policies related to tablet care and usage will be distributed during the school year. VISITORS/VOLUNTEERS

All visitors are required to sign in at the front desk before they visit and sign out after their visit is concluded at the computer in the main office A Visitor’s badge will be printed from that computer that you will be required to wear at all times during your visit. It is our goal to accommodate parents in a way that will not disrupt teaching and learning and will permit us to maintain a safe and orderly school. An emergency situation may arise that doesn’t allow for time to schedule an appointment. If you experience such a situation, check in at the main office and explain your situation to one of the administrators in charge and he/she will do their best to respond to your situation Parent volunteers are welcome and are an important part of the school program. Anyone desiring to serve as a volunteer at Northeast may contact the school office. Volunteers are required to be Board of Education approved. Criminal Record checks are mandatory for all volunteers. Visit www.gcsvolunteers.com to complete this process. CHILD CUSTODY

If you and your spouse are separated or divorced and you have been granted custody of your child through court order or deed of separation, please advise us of this fact. We must be able to present a copy of the court’s order should a situation arise. Please be assured that this information will remain confidential and is shared with appropriate school personnel only.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

Parents should notify the Guidance Office at least one week in advance if a student is withdrawing from school. This period of time is necessary to complete withdrawal forms, check textbooks and tablets, and collect fees. The student’s new school will also need to formally request cumulative information for school records to be sent. STUDENT RECORDS

Student cumulative records are maintained in the records room. These records are confidential and are protected by students’ and families’ FERPA rights. A child’s custodial parent(s) may request to see these records and to have copies of these records. INSURANCE

School accident insurance may be purchased for any student at the beginning of the school year. Information on specific insurance providers will be given to each student at the beginning of the year. We encourage parents to look into this option. It will allow you to have coverage if your student gets hurt at school and requires medical attention. For more information, you may visit the GCS website. LOST AND FOUND

Any personal or school items found on Northeast premises

should be taken directly to the main office. When an item has

been lost, the student should check in the main office.

Parents are encouraged to call the school and/or check the

lost and found when necessary. A day and time will be

designated at the end of each quarter for parents and

students to retrieve personal items. Unclaimed personal

property will be given to charity monthly. It is highly

suggested students write their name on their belongings.

CONDUCT/ SCHOOL WIDE STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

We believe appropriate behavior is essential for effective learning to take place and is necessary for the safety and welfare of our students. Students will receive a copy of the Guilford County Schools Student Code of Conduct. You can also review it online at https://www.gcsnc.com/Page/38946. There are guiding principles that are important in building strong student character and enhancing both peer and adult relationships. We are the RAMS, therefore

Students should be R=respectful A=accountable M=making a difference S=self-disciplined

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In addition, Northeast has school-wide expectations for students and has established a positive behavior intervention and support system. Additional information about grade level procedures will be coming home to you regarding the behavior management system, expectations, rewards, and consequences. If students have a difficult time maintaining self-discipline, teachers have a number of actions and/or consequences they can use to help students avoid office referrals for minor offenses. These may include but are not limited to the following: Behavior intervention plan Parent contact Student, teacher, administrator conference After school detention Counseling referral Silent lunch/isolation Teacher/student contract Cross team suspension Verbal warning Student conference In-team suspension When students are assigned to In School Suspension (ISS) by an administrator, teachers will provide work to students that they will miss. Students should have their books and tablet. Students will be under direct supervision. Exceptional Children’s Services will be provided during assigned ISS where appropriate. Students who serve ISS or OSS will not be allowed to participate in any afterschool activities on the days they are assigned (see GCS Board Policy, Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities (JH)). LEAVING CLASSROOM

Students are expected to sign the student in/out log and be

accompanied with the school issued pass when they leave the

classroom and when they return during the instructional day.

Students must be accompanied with the school issued pass

outside the classroom at all times. Teachers will only release

students out of the classroom one at a time, unless it’s an

extenuating circumstance.

BATHROOM BREAKS

Students will be given a bathroom break during the time

designated by the teacher. Only in the event of an emergency

will students be allowed to go to the bathroom outside of

those designated times.

HALLWAY TRANSITIONS

Students are expected to walk in an orderly fashion while

traveling in the hallways for all transitions (arrival, class

changes, bathroom, lunch, encore, dismissal, etc.). This

includes walking in line with your class, staying to the right of

the hallway, and maintaining a voice level of one to avoid

disrupting other classrooms. Students will not be allowed to

use the bathroom during any hallway transition.

CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Cell phones/electronic devices (with the exception of Northeast provided laptops) are not to be used during the school day. Bringing electronic devices is strongly discouraged and school staff are not responsible for lost or stolen property. The school will not reimburse for lost or stolen items. School administration will not investigate the whereabouts of lost or stolen items that are not related to instruction. If any unapproved electronic device is seen, they will be confiscated and turned into the main office to be secured. On the first offense the student can recover the item at the end of the day or the next school day. Any future occurrences, a parent or guardian must sign for the device. SOCIAL MEDIA, TEXTING, AND CYBER BULLYING

Students should refrain from inappropriate use of such social media websites such as Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter. Students should also refrain from any inappropriate use of text messages. Any action that which is insulting, abusive, harassing, profane, obscene, lewd, bullying, intimidating, or seriously disrespectful and which disrupts the learning process for any student or which demeans or degrades another person is prohibited (See GCS Student Handbook, 2017 - Rule 8). Students will receive consequences for video recording and taking pictures during the school day. Consequences will also be given to students who are found responsible for posting videos and pictures on any social media network, i.e. You Tube, Snapchat, Instragram, or Facebook. Students can receive in-school disciplinary action and up to 5 days OSS as a consequence for such offenses. Repeated and/or serious violations may result in long-term suspension. SCHOOL BUS CONDUCT

Students who come to school on a bus should return home on that bus unless they have a note from their parent or guardian. Riding the school bus is a privilege; therefore; improper conduct on the bus can result in the privilege being denied or revoked. Consequences for inappropriate behavior on the bus are outlined. Violation #1: Warning/Student conference held Violation #2: Parent Contact

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Subsequent violations will result in a referral to the office and more serious consequences, possibly including a bus suspension. Additional offenses will result in long-term suspension from the bus. In the event a student commits a serious offense which could cause danger to others or himself/herself, that student can be suspended from riding the bus immediately without following the above steps. Please note that delaying the bus will result in a consequence. Reporting to the bus in a timely manner is vital.

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to dress daily in accordance with Guilford County Schools Dress Code JCBD-P. There is no ‘opt out’ policy. Students are required to arrive to school in dress code approved attire. Students who fail to wear the approved attire will be sent to the office so that a parent may bring proper clothing. Consequences may be assigned if a student fails to follow the school dress code. The following are dress guidelines as outlined in GCS Dress Code JCBD-P:

A student will maintain personal attire and grooming standards that promote safety, health and acceptable standards of social conduct and are not disruptive to the educational environment. This will include student clothing that materially and substantially disrupts classes or other school activities.

No article of clothing, tattoo, or accessory may contain language or graphic representations depicting or promoting the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, implied gang affiliation or encouraging gang activity, violence, or inappropriate activities (as determined by staff).

Shirts / Tops All shirts or tops must have sleeves that is at least three fingers width. Shirts must "cover" the underarm, chest, shoulders, stomach, and back. Shirts may or may not have collars. Midriffs and cleavage should not be visible.

Pants, Skirts, Shorts Pants, skirts, shorts, jeans, slacks and athletic pants are permitted.

All articles of clothing on the lower torso must rest naturally at the top of the hip to ensure that undergarments are not visible in the standing or sitting position. Shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh/fingertip in length when a student’s arms are comfortably at his/her side. Clothing which is primarily constructed of spandex, spandex type, or other excessively tight material (leggings or tights) is not permitted as an outer garment, unless it is covered by acceptable clothing at the mid-thigh/fingertip length. Pajamas are not permitted. Any

holes in the clothing above the knee are not permitted, unless there is clothing underneath that prevents any skin from showing.

Shoes Footwear must be worn in school at all times. House shoes, shower shoes, flip-flops and house slippers are not permitted. Any open-toed shoes (sandals) must have a back strap securing the shoe to the foot.

Headwear and Glasses Sunglasses may not be worn in the buildings. Head coverings will not be permitted during the school day. This includes but is not limited to: hats, hoods, nets, wave caps, sweatbands, bandanas, goggles, headphones, or combs.

Undergarments / See-Through Materials Undergarments are not to be visible at any time. Outer garments are to be worn in a manner which will cover up all undergarments. See-through materials do not constitute "cover".

FIELD TRIPS

When a student leaves the school grounds any time during the day for school-sponsored activity or participates in evening or a weekend school trip (excluding athletic events), he/she must have written permission from the parent or guardian. Students who are experiencing prolonged behavior issues resulting in In-School Suspension or Out of School Suspension may not be eligible for field trips, or the school may require a parent/guardian to attend. GUIDANCE/COUNSELING SERVICES

Our counselors are available to work with students and their families in regard to personal problems, academic concerns, schedules, and a variety of other areas. Please encourage your students to use the services of the school counselors. Parents are encouraged to schedule parent/teacher conferences by contacting the counseling office. INTERIM REPORTS/REPORT CARDS

Students and parents will receive two interim progress

reports per quarter. Interim progress reports and report

cards will be sent home with the student. Report cards will be

distributed at the end of each grading period (quarter).

Parents may pick up your child’s report card at the school on

the nights below from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Teachers may

supplement interim reports and report cards by including

such forms of communication as phone calls, notes, home

visits, and conferences.

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Interim Report/Report Cards Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

Interim Reports

Sept. 17 – 22 Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 Feb. 12 – 16 Apr. 23 – 27

Interim Reports

Oct. 9 – 13 Dec. 18 – 20 Mar. 5 – 9 May 14 – 18

Grading Period Ends

Oct. 27 Jan. 22 Mar. 29 Jun 8

Report Cards to Students

Nov. 8 Feb. 6 Apr. 17 Mailed

ACHIEVEMENT GRADES

The achievement grade is to serve as a measure of the progress of the individual child in relation to his/her ability. Traditional grading symbols (A, B, C, D, F) will be used in most subjects. The following scale will be used as a guideline by all teachers: A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69 F = 0 - 59 MAKE-UP WORK

Missed tests, quizzes, and homework assignments resulting

from a period of absences including suspensions should be

submitted to the teacher in a timely manner. At the

minimum, the period of time to complete the work will be

three (3) days from the student’s return. Extenuating

circumstances may require flexibility.

MISSED/LATE ASSIGNMENTS

For each day an assignment or homework is late, five (5) points will be deducted from the assignment each day until five (5) days have passed. After five (5) days, the student will receive a zero (0). HOMEWORK

The staff supports the concept of homework as an extension of the student’s classroom learning experience. Students can expect regular homework assignments in most classes. Homework assignments are considered as a part of the grade a student earns. Teachers will provide students and parents with the weight of homework in determining the student’s overall average. HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CREDIT

Middle school students in grades 6-8 will receive graduation credit for high school mathematics and second language courses taken while the students are in middle school. To receive credit, students must pass the course and score Level IV on any EOC associated with the course, if applicable. The

EOC score is computed as part of the final grade. The courses must conform to the high school standard course of study. While the courses will count toward graduation requirements, high school courses taken in middle school will not be factored into a student’s high school grade point average (GPA). HONOR ROLL

Honor roll students exhibit excellence in academics and character, and this list of students is published each quarter. To make honor roll, students must maintain an A or B in all subjects, and all conduct grades must be satisfactory. Each quarter students are recognized for their achievement with an Honor Roll Awards Assembly. PARENT INVOLVEMENT

A direct relationship exists between student success, parent

involvement and support for staff. You are encouraged to

form a partnership with Northeast Guilford Middle School

Faculty and Staff.

Please help your student meet school expectations, dress

appropriately daily, be prepared for class, leave unnecessary

items at home, communicate regularly with your student’s

teachers by exchanging email addresses, and keep your

contact information current.

Guilford County Schools offers parents access to their

student’s grades in middle and high schools. This access

allows you as a parent to review assignments/grades for each

for your child’s classes as well as it can provide you with an

approximate look at your child’s average in each class. It is

highly recommended by the school that you take advantage

of this tool.

Please note that teachers will post grades within 5 working days of assignments being returned to students. If you have any questions regarding grades and/or assignments, you may call or email your student’s teacher or send a note by your student. PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ORGANIZATION (P.T.S.O)

Parents and students are encouraged to support our school by joining the Northeast PTSO. This organization strives to serve all students and to enhance the NEMS experience for all in our community. Memberships are $5.00. TEACHER CONFERENCES

If a parent wishes to schedule a conference with a teacher, please send a note to the homeroom teacher, call during the teacher’s planning period, or email. Conferences can be scheduled before school, during planning time, and after

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school only. A 24-hour notice is required to schedule conferences. TEACHER REQUESTS

Northeast Middle School cannot honor specific teacher requests. However, you may submit, in writing, characteristics and teaching styles that you feel are best suited to your child’s academic needs, and the Administrative staff will make effort to accommodate your request. PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical education is a state requirement and an essential part of the school curriculum. Regular participation in P.E. classes is required. Students who have frequent or chronic illnesses or have an illness that prevents him/her from participating for more than three days must have a doctor’s note. Students must wear appropriate attire and adhere to the P.E. dress code. Students must dress out daily. This will be part of the student’s participation grade for P.E. Parents should also complete and return the Health Form Survey that provides the school with important information about their child’s physical needs. LOCKERS

Lockers are issued to students only for gym class at the beginning of the school year. Locks supplied by the school are the only locks that will be allowed on lockers. They gym teachers have individual combination numbers and can assist your student with forgotten combinations or with locks that will not open. Combination locks not only safeguard the students’ belongings but also prevent other students from placing stolen or prohibited items in a student’s locker. Students are responsible for the care of their lockers. Damaged lockers should be reported to the teacher. Students are to use their assigned lockers only and not leave their belongings in others’ lockers. In order to reduce the chances of your possessions being taken, please follow these guidelines:

- ALWAYS lock your locker when any possession is inside it

- Label articles of clothing

- Do not leave your locker combination ‘set’ on the last number

- Make sure your lock is completely closed Note: The school is not liable for lost or stolen items.

MEDIA CENTER

All students are encouraged to use the materials available in the media center. Opportunities to visit the media center will be arranged by classroom teachers working in cooperation with the media specialist. Appropriate library behavior is expected from students while they are visiting the media center. Students are required to have a pass to visit the media center when they arrive without their class. Two books may be checked out at a time. Books are overdue if not returned within ten days. If a student has an overdue book, another book cannot be checked out until the overdue book is returned or the replacement fee is paid. Damaged books require a fee based on the condition of the book. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS

Northeast Middle School provides students with a wide variety of extracurricular activities. By state law, sixth graders cannot participate on interscholastic athletic teams. Athletic activities at NEMS include basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, golf, softball, track and field, volleyball, wrestling, and baseball. A physician’s examination report and parent permission are required before a student can try out for any team. Students are expected to maintain satisfactory academic grades and conduct. Appropriate conduct is expected both in the school, as well as on the playing field. Either short term or permanent removal from a team will occur for any participant who chooses to display disrespectful or unsportsmanlike conduct. Students who are assigned to In School Suspension (ISS) will not be allowed to participate in any athletic event for the days assigned. Students receiving Out of School Suspension (OSS) will not be able to attend practice for the week or play in the first event following the suspension. Three ISS assignments or two OSS assignments within a single season will result in removal from the team. ASSEMBLIES AND OTHER EVENTS

In assemblies, your conduct will show the pride you have for yourself, your family, and your school. Loud talking, whistling, and generally poor behavior show a lack of respect for the speaker or performer, yourself, your family, and your school. Students displaying inappropriate behavior will be dismissed from the assembly immediately. Any student removed from an assembly will be assigned to ISS for the remainder of the day.

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STAFF DIRECTORY

6TH GRADE

Haberer (ELA) 133 Alderman (ELA) 140

Long (SS) 126 Johnston (SS) 148

Spada (Sci) 131 Fulk (Sci) 143

Goodman (Math) 129 Mitchell (Math) 145

7TH GRADE

Wilson (ELA) G59 Kimball (ELA) G43 Burton (ELA & SS) G15

Coleman (SS) G11 Galloway (SS) G49 Bennett (Math & Sci) G29

McIntosh (Sci) G32 Southerland (Sci) G35

Mebane (Math) G12 Brown (Math) G33

8TH GRADE

Holmes (ELA) G36 VanGeyten (ELA) G25

Gesiotto (SS) G39 Scott (SS) G22

Goode (Sci) G37 Williams (Sci) G28

Reid (Math) G35 Cole (Math) G19

ENCORE

PE/Health CTE Fine Arts

Gibson Gym Jones (LifeSkills) G47 Witherspoon (Chorus) Chorus

Teague Gym Long (Business) E149 Johnson (Band) Band

Cox 157 White (Technology) 116 Scott (Art) 118

Spanish ESOL

Dorta 214 McCabe 213

EC DEPARTMENT

EC-Adaptive Curr EC Resource Speech

Hooks T8 Campriani 122 Rhodes Band Office

Bailey (TA) T8 Avolio 125 153

EC Inclusion EC Support

London (6th Grade) 149 Carpenter 125

Isler (7th Grade) G18 Bouie 122

Foster (8th Grade) G42

SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Admin Counseling Office Support

King Office Hill Coun 1 Cannell Office

Ritorto G10 Lane Coun 2 Lindsay Office

Robeson 115 Hall Coun 3 Durham Office

SRO Media Center Franklin Commons

Becton Office Lawrence Media Cafeteria

CF/Coaches Custodians Woods Cafeteria

Freeman (ELA) Café Alston Psychologist

Hedberg (Math) G9 Blane Rudd 153

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Teacher Lunch Time Line Tables

Long 10:45-11:15 2 4

Spada 10:45-11:15 1 8

Johnston 10:50-11:20 2 2, 3

Fulk 10:50-11:20 1 7

Alderman 11:00-11:25 2 2,10

Haberer 11:00-11:25 1 6,5

Mitchell 11:05-11:30 1 6

Goodman 11:05-11:30 2 1

Reid 11:35-12:00 1 8

Cole 11:35-12:00 2 15

Holmes 11:40-12:05 2 4

VanGeyten 11:40-12:05 1 18

Goode 11:45-12:10 1 7

Gesiotto 11:45-12:10 2 3

Williams 11:50-12:15 1 6,5

Scott 11:50-12:15 2 2,11

Gibson 12:20-12:45 1 15,16,17

Teague 12:20-12:45 2 18,19,20

Johnson 12:25-12:50 1 8,14

Williams 12:25-12:50 2 7

Long 12:30-12:55 1 6,13

White 12:30-12:55 2 5

Jones 12:35-1:00 1 4

Dorta 12:35-1:00 2 3,2

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