Riverside Middle School - Riverside School Community Handbook

The Springfield Schools Empower and Educate Our Students

Riverside School Community Handbook

2008-2009


	Springfield School District Mission Statement The Springfield Schools will empower students to think, learn, and act intelligently; to develop self-worth; to conduct themselves with integrity and concern for others. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction/Springfield School District Discipline Policy i School Board Meetings/Directors/Contact Procedures for Concerns or Complaints ii Riverside Staff iii Riverside Calendar iv Riverside Discipline Code v School Rules Against Bullying vi Code #1: Respect yourself, others, and property. 1 Bullying/Harassment/Verbal or Physical Threat Sexual Harassment Hazing Stealing/Plagiarism Substitute Teachers Gum and Candy Textbooks, Library Books, and Other School Materials Vandalism Code #2: Accept responsibility for your actions. 2 After School Policy Alcohol and Drug Use Bus Conduct Cheating/Plagiarism Smoking and Tobacco Code #3: Come to school and class prepared to learn. 3 Riverside Attendance Policy/Late Arrival Truancy Prevention/Attendance Procedures Class Tardiness 4 Prepared for Class Electronics, Toys, Beverage Containers Code #4: Help maintain a positive and productive learning environment. Public Display of Affection Clothing Jewelry/Chains Fighting Possession of Weapons/Dangerous Items Code #5: Abide by all classroom rules, board policies, and state/federal laws. 5 Classroom Internet Policy School Board Policy and State/Federal Laws Discrimination Policy Consequences 6 Apology Change of Clothing Clean Up/Work Detail Conflict Resolution Detention (Teacher/Office) Life Skills Loss of End of Year Trip Parent Conference Time Out Suspension (In-School/Out-of-School) Procedures 7 Absence from School Bicycles/Skateboards Bus Variations Course Changes Fire Drills and Emergencies Health Office/Medication Help Night Homework Requests for Extended Illness/Trips Leaving School Early Locks Lost and Found Morning Arrival (Drop Off) Progress Reports School Meals 8 School News Coverage on Public Access TV/Website Residence/Telephone Changes School Cancellation or Delay School Dances Student Surveys Telephone Use Transfers to New School or District Visitors Transportation/Bus Concerns 9 Appendix : Springfield School District Policies Policy Statement a Non-Discrimination Search and Seizure Threats of Violence/Destruction b Board Meetings c Bomb Threats District Discipline Suspension and Expulsion Policy on Prevention of Harassment d Weapons f Non-Resident Students Health Policy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Tobacco Prohibition g Educational Records (FERPA) Parental Rights and Responsibilities h Student Assessment Access to Networked Information Resources Visitors to Schools i Annual School Reports Hazing School Choice j Teacher Qualifications Student Access to District Electronic Resources

Riverside Middle School -- 13 Fairground Road, Springfield, VT 05156
Phone: (802) 885-8490