ParentStudentHandbook2017-18 AUG.17

Severe Weather Drill The purpose of this drill is to practice safety procedures that would be implemented during threatening weather conditions. 1. Follow the teacher’s directions. 2. Talking is not permitted at any time during the drills.

Any infractions of the drill rules will result in consequences as defined in the student code of conduct.

SCHOOL PROPERTY & VANDALISM

The Berlin Borough Board of Education believes that students should respect property and take pride in the school. Whenever a student has been found to have done willful and malicious damage to property of the Board of Education, the Superintendent of the school shall be notified. The Board of Education will hold the student or his/her parents/guardians liable for the damage caused by him/her.

SCHOOL VISITORS

Visitors, especially parents, are always welcome, as long as the visit does not interfere with the educational process. All visitors will be “buzzed” in through the security access system and then must sign in stating their purpose for being at the school and show valid identification at the visitor’s window. Visitors are only allowed access to the location in which they have been given permission to visit. All visitors will be issued a visitor’s pass which must be visible at all times while in the school. The best policy is to first call the office to schedule an appointment with the person you wish to see.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Teachers may use social media for instructional purposes. If you have any questions about how the teacher will use social media in the classroom, please contact them individually. Students should never attempt to “friend” request a staff member on any of the staff member’s personal social networking website or other Internet–based website.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

In order to encourage student participation in the school's various activities, to develop unity, and to provide experience in democratic procedures, the Middle School classes may operate a student council. This council may devise and run activities to promote their projects and may make recommendations to the administration on any topic of student concern. Eighth grade students may run for the following offices: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Class representatives shall be elected from each sixth, seventh and eighth grade homeroom. Sixth and seventh grades will have one representative per homeroom. Eighth grade will have two representatives per homeroom.

All students in grades six, seven and eight are eligible to run for office as a student government representative as long as they meet and maintain good disciplinary standing as presented in the Student Discipline Code of Conduct.

STUDENT PHOTOS

In the fall and spring, an outside photographer will take individual student photos. These are available for parent purchase at a minimal cost as a nice memento of your child’s school year and are strictly a parent option.

STUDENT RIGHTS & PHOTOS

Student photos and/or a student’s likeness will not be published without the written consent of the student’s parents.

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