Belle Chasse

Middle School

Mrs. Kayla Clark, Principal

13476 Hwy. 23

(504) 595-6640

Fax (504) 656-2399

2019-2020

The Plaquemines Parish School System does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.

This book belongs to: _______________________________

Grade/Homeroom Teacher: _________________________

Name:

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Hall Passport Procedures 1. You must have possession of your agenda at all times to receive a

pass. 2. If this agenda is lost, you must purchase another from the front

office. 3. Passes should be reserved for emergencies only.

Destination Codes: N=Nurse O=Office R=Restroom

Name:

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Hall Passport Procedures 4. You must have possession of your agenda at all times to receive a

pass. 5. If this agenda is lost, you must purchase another from the front

office. 6. Passes should be reserved for emergencies only.

Destination Codes: N=Nurse O=Office R=Restroom

Belle Chasse Middle School STUDENT HANDBOOK

2019-2020

Vision:

At Belle Chasse Middle School, WE BELIEVE that through relationship, relevance and rigor:

All students can learn;

All students learn in different ways;

All students will be provided with a variety of instructional strategies based on

his or her unique intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs;

School teams, parents and community share in the responsibility for providing a

supportive and conducive environment for learning; and

All students will have the opportunities to develop a positive self-image, self-respect and self-control to

become productive citizens in society.

Mission Statement: The mission of Belle Chasse Middle School is to nurture self-discipline,

responsibility, and academic excellence among all students in a safe, equitable environment.

13476 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Phone (504) 595-6640 Fax (504) 656-2399

Principal: Kayla Clark

Assistant Principals: Jay Bouche

Fern Billiot

Counselor: Robbye Lewis

School Colors: Red, White, and Grey

School Mascot: The Bulldog (Spike)

Web Site: www.bcms.ppsb.org

email address: bcms@mail.ppsb.org

No Student may be checked out of school once 7th period has begun.

DAILY SCHEDULE

6th Grade

HR – 7:12 - 7:16

1ST – 7:18 - 8:20

2ND – 8:22 - 9:12

3RD – 9:14 - 10:04

4TH – 10:06 - 10:56

Enrich – 10:58 - 11:23

Lunch– 11:23 – 11:48

5TH – 11:50 - 12:40

6TH– 12:42 - 1:32

7TH – 1:34 - 2:26

7th Grade

HR – 7:12 - 7:16

1ST – 7:18 - 8:20

2ND – 8:22 - 9:12

3RD – 9:14 - 10:04

4TH – 10:06 - 10:56

5TH – 10:58 - 11:48

LUNCH – 11:50 – 12:15

Enrich – 12:15 – 12:40

6TH– 12:42 - 1:32

7TH – 1:34 - 2:26

8th Grade

HR – 7:12 - 7:16

1ST – 7:18 - 8:20

2ND – 8:22 - 9:12

3RD – 9:14 - 10:04

4TH – 10:06 - 10:56

5TH – 10:58 - 11:48

Enrich - 11:50 – 12:15

LUNCH – 12:15 – 12:40

6TH– 12:42 - 1:32

7TH – 1:34 - 2:26

5th Grade

HR – 7:12 - 7:16

1ST – 7:18 - 8:20

2ND – 8:22 - 9:12

3RD – 9:14 - 10:04

4TH – 10:06 - 10:56

Lunch – 10:58 – 11:23

Enrich- 11:23 – 11:48

5TH – 11:50 - 12:40

6TH– 12:42 - 1:32

7TH – 1:34 - 2:26

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

5th Grade

HR – 7:12 - 7:16

1ST – 7:18 - 8:14

2ND – 8:16 - 9:00

3RD – 9:02 – 9:46

4TH – 9:48 - 10:32

Enrich – 10:32 – 10:59

Lunch– 10:59 – 11:24

5TH – 11:26 - 12:16

6TH– 12:18 - 1:02

7TH – 1:04 – 1:48

Activity—1:48-2:26

Half Day Schedule

5Th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

HR 7:12-7:16 HR 7:12-7:16 HR 7:12-7:16 HR 7:12-7:16

1st 7:18-8:00 1st 7:18-8:00 1st 7:18-8:00 1st 7:18-8:00

2nd 8:02-8:32 2nd 8:02-8:32 2nd 8:02-8:32 2nd 8:02-8:32

3rd 8:34-9:04 3rd 8:34-9:04 3rd 8:34-9:04 3rd 8:34-9:04

4th 9:06-9:36 4th 9:06-9:36 4th 9:06-9:36 4th 9:06-9:36

5th 9:38-10:08 5th 9:38-10:08 5th 9:38-10:08 5th 9:38-10:08

Lunch 10:10-10:40 6th 10:10-10:40 6th 10:10-10:40 6th 10:10-10:40

6th 10:42-11:12 Lunch 10:42-11:12 7th 10:42-11:05 7th 10:42-11:20

7th 11:14-11:44 7th 11:14-11:44 Lunch 11:05-11:30 Lunch 11:20-11:45

HR 11:30-11:44

I. General Information

Welcome to Students

The administration and faculty welcomes each student to the 2019-2020 school year and hopes that this year will be

positive and productive. Your success will be largely determined by how you apply yourself in each of your classes

and how well you learn to get along with your classmates and teachers. The basic rules of hard work and study, and of

respect for others and for the property of others, will lead to great results.

Expectations of Each Student

1. Be Prepared

2. Act Responsibly

3. Respect Everyone

4. Keep Safe

School Philosophy

Belle Chasse Middle School seeks to educate all students through a competent staff and a comprehensive and

flexible curriculum. This curriculum is designed to develop well-rounded students who are adequately prepared to

enter high school as highly functioning individuals. Belle Chasse Middle School recognizes the uniqueness of the

developmental needs of the early adolescent and attempts to tailor both the curriculum and counseling services to

address these needs.

Special Note to Parents

Learning and discipline originate in the home. The parent is the first teacher of the child and forms the basis for

later learning in the school setting. Parents should foster good behavior habits in their children and teach them to have

a positive attitude toward school. Toward these purposes, it is recommended that parents:

1. Recognize that the teacher takes the place of the parent while the child is in school.

2. Teach the child respect for law, authority, and the rights of others.

3. Arrange for prompt and regular school attendance.

5th Grade

HR – 7:12 - 7:16

1ST – 7:18 - 8:14

2ND – 8:16- 9:00

3RD – 9:02 – 9:46

4TH – 9:48 - 10:32

Lunch – 10:32 – 10:59

Enrich - 10:59 – 11:24

5TH – 11:26 - 12:16

6TH– 12:18 - 1:02 7TH – 1:04 – 1:48

Activity—1:48-2:26

7th Grade

HR – 7:12 - 7:16

1ST – 7:18 - 8:14

2ND – 8:16 - 9:00

3RD – 9:02 – 9:46

4TH – 9:48-10:32

5TH– 10:34-11:24

Enrich – 11:24-11:49

Lunch – 11:49-12:16

6TH – 12:18-1:02

7TH – 1:04-1:48

Activity—1:48-2:26

8th Grade

HR – 7:12 - 7:16

1ST – 7:18 - 8:14

2ND – 8:16 - 9:00

3RD – 9:02 – 9:46

4TH – 9:48-10:32

5TH– 10:34-11:24

6TH – 11:24-12:16

Lunch – 12:18-12:45

Enrich – 12:47-1:02

7TH – 1:04-1:48

Activity—1:48-2:26

6th Grade

HR – 7:12 - 7:16

1ST – 7:18 - 8:14

2ND – 8:16 - 9:00

3RD – 9:02 – 9:46

4TH – 9:48 - 10:32

Enrich – 10:32 – 10:59

Lunch– 10:59 – 11:24

5TH – 11:26 - 12:16

6TH– 12:18 - 1:02

7TH – 1:04 – 1:48

Activity—1:48-2:26

4. Work with the school in correcting behavioral problems and making your child more accountable for his or

her conduct.

5. Show an active interest in your child's schoolwork and activities.

6. Provide "quiet time" and the proper setting for your child to study on a daily basis.

7. Communicate with your child's teachers on a regular basis. Often potential problems are prevented through

this communication. Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher and/or administrative staff to make an

appointment to discuss problems before airing grievances on social media. BCMS students are minors and

their personal information is protected by law.

Lost and Found

Please report any lost or missing items promptly to a teacher or the office. In most cases the item can be located if

reported promptly. Do not bring expensive personal items to school. These become targets for theft. The wearing of

expensive jewelry, jackets, and shoes is strongly discouraged. Mark all personal items including book bags, binders,

notebook, clothing, etc.

The school maintains a lost and found box in the ISS room and the gym. Always check this area when searching for

lost items. Many items reported stolen are often misplaced. The lost and found items will be donated to charity at

the end of each month.

Student Fees

Student consumable fees will be determined by each grade level and may be used for classroom items including

supplies, rewards, etc. Some classes may require special fees for special projects.

Cafeteria fees are payable on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Payment is made in the cafeteria. Parents who feel

their child may qualify for free or reduced lunch may contact the cafeteria manager for the appropriate application

form. Students may bring their own lunch, which is to be eaten in the cafeteria. (595-6648)

Lunch - $1.50 per day Reduced Lunch - $ .40

Bulletin 1196 3.19-02 Meal Payments

Those students not eligible for free meals must pay for their meals at the prices established for full price and

reduced students. Schools will not allow students to charge lunches.

School Store

The office sells PE uniforms. Student workbooks are to be purchased from the office at the beginning of the year

or upon entry to Belle Chasse Middle School. Please check with your child daily or weekly to make sure he/she has the

necessary supplies. Student Consumable fees will be paid during homeroom and should not be sent to school on the

first day.

Bulletins and Announcements

Any announcement, whether given over the intercom or posted in the school, must have prior approval from the

school administration.

Fundraisers

Private fundraisers or fundraisers for other schools are not permitted. Any school fundraiser must first be

submitted by the organization sponsor in writing to the principal for approval. Only organization sponsors may place

orders for items to be sold.

Parties

No private parties are allowed. Flowers and/or balloons are not to be sent to a student. All school parties must be

pre-approved by the school administration. Fast food may not be brought to students during school.

Fast Food, Uber Eats, Etc.

Parents/guardians are not allowed to drop off fast food to students. Students are also not permitted to order food

and have it dropped off at the school.

Telephone Use

The telephones in the office are for business use only. Students should communicate all personal messages to

their parents before leaving for school and should only use the school telephone in unusual circumstances. All calls

must be approved by the office personnel. Students will not be permitted to call home when they have forgotten

something. There will be an activity bus available to students participating in athletic or extracurricular activities.

Visitor Policy and Checkout Policy

Parents are encouraged to visit the school on a regular basis to communicate with teachers and staff regarding their

child or to participate in school activities. Plaquemines Parish School Board policy requires that, prior to a school visit,

all parents or other visitors must sign-in with the office and approval sought to visit with a teacher or to conduct such

other business as is necessary.

1. A visitor pass will be issued if approval is given for the parent or visitor to meet the teacher at this time. This

pass is to be returned when the parent is through with the visit. The visitor will be processed through school

guardian.

2. For parent-teacher conferences, appointments are ordinarily made with teachers at 6:40 am. Call Mrs. Clark

at 595-6640 for an appointment.

3. Students who check out during the school day will only be released to a parent or legal guardian. Parents

should communicate to the school, in writing, any unusual arrangements or restrictions (i.e., change in

parental custody) regarding their child.

4. Parents will not be allowed to attend classes with students.

5. No student may be checked out once the final period of the day has begun (1:34). Any parent wishing

to pick up their child at the end of the school day will have to wait in the rider line.

6. Students from other schools are not permitted to visit the campus unless they are representing their school in

an official capacity. Visitors without a legitimate purpose will be treated as trespassers and the police may be

contacted.

II. Curriculum Requirements

Course of Study

Grade 5 Grade 6

ELA ELA

Mathematics Mathematics

Science General Science

History World Cultures

Physical Education Physical Education

Gifted, Talented Art, Dream Box Art, Band, Gifted, Talented Art, Dream Box

Computer, Enrichment Enrichment

Grade 7 Grade 8

ELA ELA

Mathematics Mathematics

Life Science Earth Science

American History Louisiana History

Physical Education Physical Education

Band, Gifted, Talented Art Band, Gifted, Talented Art,

Robotics, IBCA Basic Career Readiness Enrichment

General Grading System

1. The following grading system is approved by the Plaquemines Parish School Board:

2.

Letter Grade Numerical Range Quality Points

A................................93-100..............................4

B.................................85-92................................3

C.................................75-84................................2

D.................................67-74................................1

F..............................67 or Below......…...............0

I...Incomplete becomes an F if not handled within five days unless there are extenuating circumstances.

2. Grades are determined at nine-week intervals, with the final grade being an average of the preceding four 9-

week grades. Students also receive an interim progress report at the mid-point of each 9-week grading

period. The interim progress report does not become part of the student's official grade, but is used as

notification of the student’s grade.

3. Final Quarterly assessments will be given on quarterly exam days. These cumulative exams will not be

weighted at 25% of the grade. Performance-based subjects, such as Band, Art, and Physical Education will be

examined on a case by case basis.

a. A student shall have the right to make up all assignments and tests, excluding the end of quarter exam,

for excused absences and unexcused absences. Upon a student’s return to school, he or she must submit

letters for approved extenuating circumstances, such as:

• original signed doctor excuses for student or student’s child

• death in the family verified by death notice

• letter from the court system

• letters regarding religious holidays

• letters from parents/guardians and others

• visitation with parent who is a member of the military and has been called to

duty or on leave. (Not to exceed 5 days per year)

Documentation shall be presented within five school days to the appropriate school administrator

to be classified as an excused day. Students will be required to make up assignments and tests.

4. If the student has more than 5 days of unexcused absences, his guardians must have a

hearing with the child welfare attendance officer to determine if a passing grade will be

received.

5. A student must take a quarterly exam on the regularly scheduled exam date(s), unless there are

Extenuating circumstances, which must be approved by the principal, Director of Elementary

Education, and Superintendent. Vacations are NEVER considered extenuating circumstances.

Extenuating circumstances include death in the family, chronic illness, surgery, and hospital stay.

Attendance is mandated during end of quarter exam days. Exams can only be

made up with a verified excuse.

6. By providing the school staff with a valid and excusable explanation, the school staff will convert

an unexcused absence into a non-exempted, excused absence. This is an absence that is incurred

due to personal illness or serious illness in the family and is documented by an acceptable

excuse, including a parent note and is not determined to be a habitual attendance problem.

This type of absence is not considered when reporting for truancy; however, this type of absence is

an absence & is counted in the set days a student can miss when determining a student’s ability to

receive credit for a course or successful completion of a school year. ***As set by the PPSB Pupil

Progression Plan***, students have 5 days beginning on the date of their return to present valid

documentation including the return of a parent note to be eligible to convert an unexcused absence

into a non-exempted, excused absence. Only a doctor’s note will convert an unexcused absence

into an exempted, excused absence. After five days from the date of return, documentation will

not be accepted and the absence is categorized as unexcused. *** It is solely the responsibility

of the legal guardian and the student to present documentation to the designated school

authority at the school of registration.***

NOTE: If students are checked out of school during the day, the missed classes will be considered

unexcused absences unless documentation is presented within five school days. All doctor's excuses

must be the original document with the doctor's/therapist's signature on them.

Habitual situations will be evaluated thoroughly and CWA will be contacted immediately.

7. To pass a course, a student must also meet the following criteria:

A. Make a passing grade in that course during the last 9-weeks. An F results in automatic failure in the

course.

B. Accumulate 4 quality points for the year.

C. Meet attendance requirements-A student must be in attendance 167 days.

D. In 8th grade, student must pass the Math and ELA CRT.

Textbooks and Library Books

Students are issued textbooks at no charge. The student is required to maintain the textbooks in good condition.

The student is responsible for all damaged or missing textbooks and library books. A textbook check will be done

before each exam each nine weeks. A student will not be allowed to take his/her exam without possessing a textbook

issued or paying for a lost or damaged book.

III. Extracurricular Programs and Services

Organizations and Clubs

Belle Chasse Middle School encourages students to participate in any of the various student organizations

and clubs. These organizations include, but are not limited to, Student Council, Beta Club, Library Club, 4-H,

Newspaper, Yearbook, Green Ops, and Band. Student athletes may also participate in cheerleading, dance team,

football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, or track. Not all sports are open to fifth grade students.

Assemblies

Belle Chasse Middle School provides assemblies during the year to recognize outstanding students, to honor

specific events, or to present guest speakers. Parents and friends may be invited to attend these assemblies. Not all

school events will be open to parents. Pep rallies are never open to parents due to capacity constraints. 4th grade visit is

only open to those parents whose 4th grade student will enter BCMS as a 5th grader the following school year.

Athletics

Students who are involved in disciplinary matters may be ruled ineligible until those matters have been resolved.

A student who is suspended from school, ISS or OSS, is not eligible to participate in any athletic function on the day

in which the suspension is issued nor on the suspended days. The student shall not attend any scheduled game or event

on the same day as the suspension.

To be eligible for the first semester of the school year, a student shall have earned at least six (5) units from the

previous year, which shall be listed on the student’s transcript and shall have earned a “C” average as determined by

the Local Education Authority when considering all “graded” subjects

To be eligible for the second semester of the school year, a student shall pass at least 6 subjects from the first

semester.

Counseling Services

Students or their parents who are seeking special assistance with academic, attendance, personal, or interpersonal

problems may contact the school counselor. Among the services provided are:

1. Student registrations and transfers

2. Individual counseling according to the area of need

3. Group counseling with students who have a common need

4. Teacher-Parent Conferences may be scheduled through the counselor.

5. Individual student contracts will be drawn up between the student, the parents and teacher, as

appropriate, as a method of attempting to improve behavior or grades.

6. Referral to other agencies or coordination of the services of the school with the services of these

agencies will be made if circumstances indicate that this is in the best interest of the student.

Services for Students with Handicaps or Disabilities

Any parent seeking services for a student with a handicap or disability who is not currently enrolled in Special

Education or who is not receiving any special type of school service should contact the school counselor for more

information about qualifying for these programs.

Field Trips

Teachers and students may plan field trips as an individual class activity, grade level and/or organization

enrichment project. Field trips are a supplement to the curriculum and should be planned and attended with the

objective of culminating a unit of study. However, field trips are a privilege afforded those students who have

demonstrated good conduct and respect for authority. For those students habitually receiving Behavior Reports,

suspensions and/or reprimands, a parent may be required to accompany the student in order for the student to attend a

field trip. In some instances, the principal and/or the assistant principal may exclude a student from attending a field

trip based on student behavior and attitude.

Students, teachers and chaperones must follow school dress code rules when attending a field trip. Students may

only wear official school shirts (red polo with Belle Chasse Middle School on chest) while attending a field trip.

The principal is the only person who can make an exception to this rule. All chaperones are required to participate in at

chaperone in-service before they will be allowed to accompany the students.

IV. Discipline Policies and Procedures

Appropriate and Inappropriate Student Behavior

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and to respect the rights and property of

others. All such rules involving appropriate and inappropriate behavior apply equally to the classroom and hallways,

the school campus, to the school bus and bus stop, and to all school functions, whether based at Belle Chasse Middle

School or elsewhere.

Examples of Inappropriate Behaviors include but are not limited to:

1. Bullying

2. Disruptions of class or school.

3. Damage or destruction of school property.

4. Damage or destruction to the private property of others.

5. Disrespectful behavior toward a teacher, staff member, or fellow student.

6. Physical abuse of another student at any time.

7. Possession or use of a weapon or dangerous instrument.

8. Possession or use of any narcotic, stimulant drug, or alcoholic beverage or misuse of OTC drugs.

9. Possession or use of tobacco, lighters, matches, electronic cigarettes, hookahs, vapors, pipes, smokeless

tobacco, etc.

10. Unauthorized publication, petition, or announcement

11. Violation of locker regulation. Every student is required to have a hall locker, to keep the locker locked

while not in use, to maintain the locker for school purposes only, and not to use or tamper with other students'

locks or lockers.

12. Violation of attendance policies including truancy from school, tardiness to class, being out of class without a

pass, or being in an off-limits area.

13 Engaging in fighting (Any student who uses or attempts to use physical force against another student during

an altercation will be considered as engaging in fighting).

14. Leaving school grounds without permission or willfully leaving school or a school function with an

unauthorized party.

15. Dishonesty in any form, including lying against another person, cheating on a test or assignment, plagiarism,

or forgery.

16. Extortion, harassment of a sexual or non-sexual nature, or intimidation of any student, school employee, or

other individual attending a school activity.

17. Violation of fire regulation or failure to comply with any fire, tornado, or safety drill.

18. Inappropriate public behavior or display includes:

A. Use of any obscene gesture or word

B. Any inappropriate display of affection to include kissing, fondling, etc.

19. Theft

20. Profiteering—No student may engage in private sales of goods or services on school property or at school

functions.

21. Violation of dress code. (See uniform policy)

22. Food is only permitted in the cafeteria and for approved school activities. No gum is permitted on campus at

any time.

23. Aiding, abetting, or encouraging others to violate school rules.

Conduct in the Classroom and Halls

Students are expected to comply with such classroom rules as the teacher has determined to make the classroom

more efficient and orderly. These rules will be posted and explained to the students by each teacher during the first

week of school. Students are expected to move promptly between classes and should travel on the right side of the hall.

Running, horseplay, and loud talking are not permitted. Administration reserves the right to enforce silent halls when

necessary. Lockers should be used only at approved times. Book bags should not be left in the hallway or in doorways.

Should a student need to use the bathroom or perform any other duty that might result in his/her being tardy to class,

the student should first gain permission from his/her teacher. No student is to be in the hallway or bathroom during

class without a pass.

Students are expected to follow approved routes in moving between classes, to travel only in approved zones, and

to only use the bathroom facilities within that zone.

Conduct on the Bus

All students who utilize the Plaquemines Parish School Buses for transportation to and from school and for

extracurricular activities will at all times follow the rules and regulations for riding the school buses. To help determine

the severity of offenses, there should be two categories:

Category I: Offenses of a lesser nature would be taken care of from a discipline standpoint

in accordance with school and/ or transportation procedures. Any combination of Category I misbehaviors that would suggest a pattern may be considered a Category II offense.

a.) No eating or drinking on the bus b.) Bullying/ Harassment c.) Keep arms, feet, and head inside the bus windows d.) Stay seated in assigned seat e.) Do not leave bus without permission f.) Enter the bus and be seated as quickly as possible g.) Talk quietly with others around you h.) No glass objects are to be brought on bus (except eyeglasses)?? i.) Do not disturb the driver by violating the rules or creating a disturbance

Category II: Offenses of a severe nature would be taken care of in accordance with transportation and/ or school discipline

policies and offenders would be subject to suspension/ removal from bus and/ or school. Fighting, tripping,

or pushing at the bus stop or on the bus. a.) Bullying/ Harassment b.) Throwing objects on/ from the school bus which could cause injury or distract the

driver c.) Use of tobacco, electronic cigarettes, alcohol, or any dangerous substance on the bus d.) Profanity, vulgarity, or other inappropriate language e.) Immoral or vicious practices f.) Vandalism, defacing, or injuring any part of school bus g.) Disrespecting or disrupting the bus driver, attendant, or passengers h.) Disobeying, harassing, threatening, or striking bus personnel i.) Carrying firearms, knives, or any other implement that can be used as a weapon. j.) Committing some other undesignated violation. k.) Crossing the 4 lane highway before getting on or after getting off the bus.

If a student does not abide by these rules and regulations and the misconduct is severe enough to warrant a written

office discipline referral, then the following procedures will be adhered to:

Category I

1st Offense – Warning or detention

2nd Offense – Detention or 1 day bus exclusion along with a parent, student, driver, and administrator

conference 3rd Offense – 1-3-5 day bus exclusion 4th Offense – Hearing for an extended bus removal with Director of Student Services

Category II

1st Offense – 1-3 day bus exclusion from riding any school bus along with a parent, student, driver, and administrator conference; a hearing for an extended bus removal with the Director of Students Services may be held depending on the severity of the offense. 2nd Offense – 3-5-10 day bus exclusion from riding any school bus or a hearing for an extended bus removal with Director of Student Services depending on severity of offense. 3rd Offense - 3-5-10 day bus exclusion from riding any school bus or a hearing for an extended bus removal with Director of Student Services depending on severity of offense. 4th Offense – Hearing for an extended/ permanent removal for remainder of school year with Director of Student Services.

Rules for Riders

The driver is in charge of the bus and the students. For their own safety and the safety of others,

students are expected to abide by rules and regulations.

1. Students shall occupy the space designated to them by the bus driver. 2. Students may converse in normal tones with other students around them. 3. Students will remain seated and facing the front. 4. Students shall be on time. The bus cannot wait for those who are not on time. Students are to

have written permission and be authorized by the principal to get on or off the bus at a stop other than their own.

5. Students shall not damage or deface the bus. Students should not litter, but help keep the bus clean and sanitary by keeping their area clean and not eating or drinking on the bus.

6. Students will not horseplay and will keep their hands to themselves. 7. Rules governing safety and behavior in the classroom and school building shall extend to the bus,

if applicable. 8. Because the PPSB cannot reasonably foresee EVERY possible offense or infraction, the PPSB

Rules for Riders is not limited to the above.

* The Plaquemines Parish School Board cannot reasonably write a code of conduct that can foresee EVERY

potential infraction or situation. Therefore, good judgment and common sense shall be utilized when making

decisions.

**5th Grade students are to be seated in the front of the bus closest to the driver.

Conduct in the Cafeteria

All students are required to eat their lunch in the cafeteria regardless of whether they are a cafeteria customer or

they brought their lunch from home. Students must sit in the manner instructed by the duty teacher.

1. Deliveries from a restaurant are not permitted.

2. Glass containers or carbonated beverages are not permitted with lunch.

3. No food is to be taken out of the cafeteria, and all bags and packaging should be thrown in the trash bins.

4. No food should be thrown or scattered, and the eating area should be cleaned up after use. No food is to be

shared between plates. When students are finished eating, they should discard their plates.

5. Reasonable conversation during lunch is allowed. Shouting or loud noises are not permitted. The duty

teacher has the discretion to halt talking during lunch if necessary.

6. Talking is not permitted in the breakfast line nor in the cafeteria during breakfast.

7. Students should walk (not run) to the cafeteria. Breaking in line or shoving will not be permitted.

8. Screw top bottles may be used only in the cafeteria. Students may not drink from them during the

school day other than at breakfast or lunch.

School Sanctions

The type of sanction for inappropriate behavior will be determined by the severity of the misbehavior, the repeat

nature of the offender, as well as the real or potential harm caused by a student to the learning, welfare, and safety of

others. Sanctions and methods used to attempt to remediate the inappropriate behavior will include, as appropriate,

counseling and reprimands, punish work, morning detention, time-out, suspension from the bus, removal from the bus,

suspension from school, expulsion from school, or alternative placement.

For those students who qualify, alternative placement will be offered in one of two forms: Homebound instruction

or placement in an alternative school setting based on student age and need.

Detention

The Assistant Principals hold detention at 6:30 each morning. Teachers, at their own discretion, may hold lunch

detentions. A detention may be rescheduled on the day it is to be served. If the student or parent does not reschedule a

detention, it will automatically be rescheduled for the next school day. If the student fails to meet the rescheduled

detention, the violation becomes a suspension. Students are expected to arrange for their own transportation to

detention. Students may not ride the bus to detention.

Suspension

Students may be suspended in accordance with the Plaquemines Parish School System Disciplinary Action

Handbook. Any student suspended shall receive half of credit earned for school work missed while suspended. Upon

return to school, students will be given a specified amount of time to make up the work equal to the number of days the

pupil was suspended. It is up to the student to get the work from the teachers. If a student makes up work after the

prescribed time limit, points will be deducted from the credits that would be earned at the discretion of the principal

and teachers. Any student who is suspended from school or has been placed in the Plaquemines Parish Learning

Center may not participate in any school activities including athletic events, school dances, and all 8th grade end

of year activities.

Procedure for requiring a drug test for a student suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

1. When there is reasonable suspicion that a student may be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

(determined by observable behavior or a report of observable behavior) the principal or designee may

require that the student undergo an immediate drug screen to verify if the student is under the influence.

2. Parents/guardians should be notified immediately and requested to escort the student to the Plaquemines

Center for Addictive Disorders at 3708 Main Street in Belle Chasse.

3. If parents cannot be reached or are unable to escort the student, the student will remain suspended until

parents/guardians have taken the student for a drug screen to the Plaquemines Center for Addictive

Disorders.

4. The school administrator or designee should call the Plaquemines Center for Addictive disorders at 393-

5624 to alert them to expect the student’s required drug screen.

5. A student cannot be tested by anyone without parental consent, unless there is sufficient evidence that the

student has broken the law, at which point the Sheriff’s Office would take the student into custody.

Closed Campus Policy

No student is to be on campus before 6:55 a.m. or after the busses leave in the afternoon, unless attending an

approved school activity. No student is to be in the building before homeroom class or after the final bell unless

performing an approved school activity. Any student who has to remain after school for a school activity should make

advance provisions with their parents to be picked up promptly at the end of the activity.

No bikes, motor bikes, or student cars are allowed on campus.

Due Process and Appeals

A student has the right to present his own evidence and to hear the evidence of others during the investigation of

any rules violation. Should the student or parent representing the student desire to appeal any decision made as a result

of the findings in a disciplinary matter, the student or parent should follow the appropriate chain-of-command:

1. The principal

2. A hearing officer appointed by the Superintendent (Suspensions and Expulsions only)

3. The Superintendent (Suspensions and Expulsions only)

4. The School Board (Expulsions only)

All Special Education students shall be afforded the disciplinary provisions stipulated by the Louisiana

Department of Education.

For further information, refer to File: GAE (Complaints and Grievances) in the Plaquemines Parish Policy Manual.

Grievance Procedure

Should any student or parent seek to file a grievance against any employee of the school, the student or parent

should follow the chain-of-command identified above under "Due Process".

V.

STUDENT DRESS CODE (PLAQUEMINES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD)

The Plaquemines Parish School board authorizes each school to develop its own individual dress code and publish

it in their student handbook. The board reserves the right to require standards of appropriate dress that are conducive to

safety, orderly decorum, and that reflect positively on the school system. The school board has adopted a dress code

policy that shall be universal throughout the parish. These policies will be enforced from bus stop to school and from

school to bus stop and/or at any time students are under school jurisdiction. The board’s dress code rules are as follows:

a. Any clothing, adornment, accessory, or jewelry that displays or symbolizes obscenity, vulgarity,

and/or indecency, and/or that advocates violence, drugs, alcohol, and/or tobacco is prohibited.

b. Moderate hair styles only are permitted. Boys’ hair may not extend lower than the top of a dress

shirt collar. Hair cannot be worn to fall below the brow line.

c. Any style of hair which creates a distraction or a safety hazard shall be considered inappropriate.

Fluorescent-colored hair (yellow, orange, purple, blue, green, pink, red or any other distracting

color) is prohibited.

d. Eyebrows shaved to create a decorative design or distraction are prohibited.

e. Boys must be clean shaven. Beards or goatees are not permitted. Mustaches are permitted, provided

they are neatly trimmed and do not extend beyond the corners of the mouth. Side burns that are

excessive are not allowed.

f. Boys are not permitted to wear dangling or hoop earrings; however, boys will be allowed to wear

one stud per ear. Additionally, girls will be allowed to wear only one earring per ear. (Girls’ hoops

not to exceed [1] inch). Oversized stud earrings are not permitted. For boys and girls, earrings are

to be worn in the ear lobes only. Guages and other devices that are worn in the ear lobe to stretch

the lobe or make the pierced ear hole bigger are prohibited.

g. Any additional visible/noticeable body piercing is prohibited. Body rings and/or studs must be

removed.

h. All visible tattoos must be covered.

i. Jewelry or clothing that can be hazardous to students or any other persons is prohibited. Pocket

chains and (dog-type) collar chains will not be allowed. Oversized belt buckles or any other

oversized jewelry or adornments are prohibited.

j. Fingernails in excess of ½ inch (curling under) will not be allowed.

k. Student must not deface their uniform.

l. No OVER-SIZED OR UNDERSIZED CLOTHING is permitted. Clothing must be properly sized.

m. Undershirts must be white or a school color. All students must wear appropriate undergarments.

n. All shirts must be tucked in completely around at the waist of the uniform bottom.

o. Uniform shorts or skirts must be worn at the knee for grades 5-12. Mini-skirts are prohibited.

“Peanut” shorts with 3” zippers are not allowed.

p. Uniform pants are to have the traditional khaki pant leg. No bell bottoms, wide leg, or other non-

traditional leg shapes are allowed. Slit or frayed pant legs are not allowed. Rolling pant legs up is

prohibited. Hip huggers and “peanut” pants with 3” zippers are not allowed.

q. Pants, shorts and/or other uniform bottoms with multiple pockets such as cargo pockets, cell-phone

pockets, and/or other non-traditional pockets are not allowed.

r. All pants, shorts and other uniform bottoms are to be worn at the waist. A BELT must be worn at

the waist with all uniform bottoms.

s. Only a standard black, brown, or khaki-colored belt may be worn. (This is a belt that fits in the belt

loops of the standard khaki uniform pants.) Belts with large holes in them and/or hanging

ornaments on them are prohibited. *A school may adopt a solid-colored belt of one of the school

colors that has been approved by the school administration.

t. Oversized belt buckles are prohibited. Belt buckles with any type of writing, pictures, or symbols

on them are not allowed.

u. Sweatshirts and lightweight jackets must comply with the individual school’s approved uniform

code as stipulated in the school handbook.

v. It will be mandatory for students to wear a school uniform jacket beginning with the 2012-2013

school year. Each school will adopt school uniform jackets and give advance notice to parents.

w. Socks/Hosiery and clean shoes must be worn daily. Socks/stockings (no leggings) can be white,

black, or school color can be worn. Shoes and tennis shoes that are closed in must be worn. Shoes

such as flip-flops, slides, clogs, moccasins, slippers, Crocs, or shoes with no ankle straps are

prohibited. All string shoes must be properly laced and tied. Velcro flaps must be properly

strapped. Socks/Hosiery must be visible.

x. Caps, hats, sweat bands, hoods, scarves, kerchiefs, bandanas, and other head coverings are

prohibited. Girls may wear headbands, barrettes, or ribbons to hold back the hair, but excessive

adornment is prohibited.

y. Hoods as part of an approved school uniform are not allowed to be worn pulled up on the head

while inside a building.

z. Any garment, hairstyle, adornment, jewelry, or appearance considered inappropriate by the

administration will be prohibited.

SPECIAL DRESS DAYS:

Dress plans for any special day that students would not wear school uniforms needs to be submitted in writing for

the superintendent’s approval prior to finalizing such plans.

If a school allows special dress days such as “Spirit Days,” the following rules would apply:

aa. Leggings, stirrup pants and Capri pants are not allowed.

bb. Shorts and skirts must be worn at the knee for grades 5-12.

cc. Trench coats, dusters, and/or other long coats are allowed.

dd. Clothing or adornment which is hazardous to the safety of the students is unacceptable. Sweat

bands and bandanas are prohibited.

ee. Pajama Day and cross-dressing are not allowed.

ff. Clothing, tattoos and any other items worn or displayed by students must not contain or symbolize

obscenity, vulgarity, and/or indecency; and must not advocate or advertise violence and/or alcohol,

tobacco, and/or drug use.

➢ Tear away pants, fringed pants, or torn pants are prohibited.

➢ Clothing that exposes the back, chest or midriff shall not be worn. See-through (sheer)

garments and/or clothing with skin or undergarments showing shall not be permitted.

➢ Overalls with a short sleeveless shirt or any style sleeveless shirt will not be allowed.

➢ No sweat suits, wind suits or jogging suits are to be worn.

gg. Any garment, hairstyle, adornment, jewelry, or appearance considered inappropriate by the

administration will be prohibited.

BOOK BAGS – BACK PACKS – SHOULDER BAGS - PURSES

The school bags accepted for use on school property and/or school buses are to be made of clear plastic or see-

through mesh. Bags with extension handles and/or wheels are prohibited.

Shoulder bags, knap-sacks, and back packs must be made of see-through mesh or clear plastic.

Book bags are not allowed on campus during the fourth nine weeks exams.

Girls: Purses must be modest in size. Purse size must not exceed the size of a three-ring binder. Over-sized

purses, travel bags, portfolios, back packs, brief cases, drawstring bags, etc. are not allowed.

SCREW TOP BOTTLES

Screw top bottles, of any kind, are only allowed in the cafeteria. Examples include, but are not limited to, sports

drinks, water bottles, and thermoses. Pouch or box drinks are also permissible in the cafeteria only.

School Uniform Policy 2019-2020 (Belle Chasse Middle School)

School uniforms are mandatory for all students.

Male students: Red shirt with collar and B.C.M.S logo, khaki uniform trousers or shorts and closed in

shoes or tennis shoes. School pants cannot be made of denim. Colored jeans of any sort are

not allowed. Socks/Hosiery and clean shoes must be worn daily. Shoes or tennis shoes that are

closed-in may be worn. Knee socks are not allowed. Shoes such as flip-flops, slides, clogs,

moccasins, slippers, Crocs, or shoes with no ankle straps are prohibited. All string shoes must be

properly laced and tied. Velcro flaps must be properly strapped. Only red, white, black, or grey

socks may be worn. Multi-color socks or socks with any type of design may not be worn.

Hoodies of any type may not be worn.

Female students: Red shirt with collar and BCMS logo and khaki uniform trousers, shorts, or skirts; skirts

must reach the middle of the back of the knee. School pants may not be made of denim.

Colored jeans of any sort are not allowed. Mini skirts will not be allowed. Capri pants are

not allowed. Socks/Hosiery and clean shoes must be worn daily. Knee socks are not allowed.

Shoes or tennis shoes that are closed-in must be worn. Shoes such as flip-flops, slides, clogs,

moccasins, slippers, Crocs, or shoes with no ankle straps are prohibited. All string shoes must be

properly laced and tied. Velcro flaps must be properly strapped. Only red, white, black, or grey

socks may be worn. Multi-color socks or socks with any type of design may not be worn.

Hoodies of any type may not be worn.

All Students: No other type of shirt should be worn over the standard uniform shirt.

Blouses and shirts must be tucked into shorts, skirts, and trousers at all times.

Skorts are not allowed.

Capri pants are not allowed.

Denim, Stretch Denim, or Colored Denim shorts or pants ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Pants, shorts, and/or other uniform bottoms with multiple pockets such as cargo

pockets, cell phone pockets, and/or other non-traditional pockets are not allowed.

Khaki shorts and trousers must have belt loops and a red, black, brown, or khaki belt

must be worn with shorts and trousers. Colored belts, belts with large holes in them, or

hanging ornaments on them are prohibited. Belt buckles with any type of writing,

pictures or symbols on them are not allowed.

Pants and shorts must be worn above the hips at the waist and must be knee length.

“Peanut” shorts, low-rise shorts or pants, and shorts or pants with a 3-inch zipper may not

be worn.

Pants and Shorts must not be too big nor too small. Girls will not be allowed to wear

pants and shorts that fit like leggings or skinny pants.

Shoes designed without laces are acceptable, however, shoes that are a lace up or velcro

variety must be tied or fastened properly so that they do not present a safety hazard.

All shoes must have backs. Sandals are not allowed. Boots are not allowed.

Only an approved sweatshirt or red jacket with the B.C.M.S logo will be allowed as part of

the school uniform. A school shirt must be worn under the school sweatshirt at all times.

The grey fleece pullover with B.C.M.S. logo is also acceptable. Hoodies of any type are

strictly prohibited. BCHS sweatshirts and jackets cannot be worn in place of BCMS

uniform sweatshirts and jackets.

All other jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, or overshirts will not be permitted in school.

Physical Education uniforms are not a part of the school uniform. They may only be worn

during P.E. classes.

Students may wear red, white, or grey tee shirts only under their school shirts.

VI. Cell Phones and Other Electronic Telecommunication Devices

The Plaquemines Parish School Board requires standards of decorum that foster learning in an orderly

manner and recognizes the necessity for reasonable control of the students under its jurisdiction. The board

expressly prohibits the possession, wearing, use, operation, or activation of any electronic

telecommunication device by any student (this includes sending and receiving text messages, and taking,

sending, and/or receiving pictures/graphics), unless authorized by the school principal/designee. Electronic

telecommunication devices may include any facsimile system, radio paging service, mobile telephone

service, intercom, or electro-mechanical paging system.

The board also prohibits the possession, wearing, use, operation, or activation of any digital music player,

such as an iPod.

These prohibitions are for any elementary or secondary school building, or on the grounds thereof or in

any school bus. A violation of these provisions shall be grounds for disciplinary action, including, but not

limited to, suspension or referral of the pupil to the juvenile court of the parish.

1st offense for possession of electronic devices—Detention. Parent pick up.

2nd offense for possession of electronic devices—Detention. Parent pick up.

3rd offense for possession of electronic devices—1 day OSS. Parent pick up.

VII. Hall Passes

A student may not leave the classroom without his or her agenda book and permission from the teacher. A record

will be maintained of students leaving the classroom. Any student leaving class without permission or in any area

of the building without authorization will be subject to disciplinary action.

VIII. Student's Arrival at School

Students are not to arrive at school before 6:55 a.m. There are no adults available to supervise students before

this time. Students are subject to disciplinary action if time constraints are not followed. All students are to go to

the cafeteria or homeroom upon arrival. No student should be in the main building before 6:55 and no student should

be in the hall after that time without a pass.

Any student who arrives after school has begun must be signed in by a parent or guardian in the front office.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY

All students in the Plaquemines Parish School System are encouraged to work to their fullest potential and strive for

excellence in their pursuit of knowledge. To that aim, students are expected to demonstrate academic honesty in the

completion of all assignments and assessments; this requires that the work be the original of the student and appropriate

credit be given to all sources used.

All members of the school community will accept responsibility for creating a positive school climate that supports and

encourages the spirit of academic honesty.

• The STUDENT will adhere to the spirit and letter of the policy in the completion of all tests, quizzes, exams,

projects, reports, homework, and in-class assignments.

• The PARENT or guardian will review and sign the academic honesty policy and encourage the student to

practice integrity throughout his or her academic career.

• The TEACHER will make the students aware of the principles and consequences of the policy, refer to them

on an ongoing basis, provide safeguards that will discourage cheating, make clear to the students that the

policy will be strictly enforced, and take disciplinary action in every instance of dishonesty according to the

process specified below.

• The ADMINISTRATOR will promote the spirit of academic honesty across the campus, publicize the

policy through the student/teacher handbooks and other means, take action when the code is violated, and

enforce the consequences.

Acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Cheating on Tests – any giving or receiving of external help (oral, written, or electronic) on an

examination, test, or quiz, without expressed permission of the teacher.

2. Fabrication – inventing or falsifying data, a citation, or other authority in an academic assignment.

3. Forgery – the signing of another person’s name on any school document.

4. Unauthorized Collaboration – a student and another person working together on an assignment when not

expressly directed to do so by the teacher. Examples include copying another student’s work or allowing

one’s own work to be copied, doing an assignment for another student, or giving/receiving information from

tests previously given.

5. Plagiarism – representing another person’s words, ideas, or work as one’s own. Instances include (a.)

copying word-for-word or paraphrasing ideas from an article or book without documenting the source

(b.) cutting and pasting from the Internet without giving credit, (c.) purchasing or borrowing an entire

research paper and passing it off as one’s own, and (d.) allowing another student to copy or use one’s

original writing, including homework.

6. Theft or Alteration of Materials – any stealing, concealment, or alteration of student or teacher instructional

equipment or materials, including on-line data.

CONSEQUENCES - Violations of the academic honesty will result in the following:

1. Zero on the entire assignment

2. Behavior referral to Assistant Principal/Disciplinarian

3. Parental contact depending on severity of the offense

o Phone call and/or

o Conference scheduled with Assistant Principal and teacher

4. One to three days detention

5. In-school or out-of-school suspension for second/further offenses or severe first offense.

6. Removal from campus leadership roles for the remainder of the school year

Record of incident becoming a permanent part of the student’s disciplinary record

IX. Definition of Bullying

The Plaquemines Parish School Board is committed to maintaining a safe, orderly, civil and positive

learning environment so that no student feels bullied, threatened, or harassed while in school or

participating in school-related activities. Students and their parents/guardians shall be notified that the

school, school bus, and all other school environments are to be safe and secure for all. Therefore, all

statements or actions of bullying, hazing, terrorizing, or similar behavior such as threatening or harassment

made on campus, at school-sponsored activities or events, on school buses, at school bus stops, and on the

way to and from school shall not be tolerated. Even if made in a joking manner, these statements or actions

of bullying, hazing, terrorizing or similar behavior towards other students, school personnel, or school

property shall be unacceptable. All students, teachers, and other school employees shall take responsible

measures within the scope of their individual authority to prevent violations of this policy

Bullying means a pattern of any one or more of the following: 1. Gestures, including but not limited to

obscene gestures and making faces. 2. Written, electronic, or verbal communications, including but not

limited to calling names, threatening harm, taunting, malicious teasing, or spreading untrue rumors. 3.

Electronic communication includes but is not limited to a communication or image transmitted by email,

instant message, text message, blog, or social networking website through the use of a telephone, mobile

phone, pager, computer, or other electronic device. 4. Physical acts, including but not limited to hitting,

kicking, pushing, tripping, choking, damaging personal property, or unauthorized use of personal property.

5. Repeatedly and purposefully shunning or excluding from activities.

Where the pattern of behavior as provided in paragraph 2 is exhibited toward a student, more than

once, by another student or group of students and occurs, or is received by, a student while on school

property, at a school-sponsored or school-related function or activity, in any school bus or van, at any

designated school bus stop, in any other school or private vehicle used to transport students to and from

schools, or any school-sponsored activity or event, the school is obligated to act in accordance with state

law and Plaquemines Parish School Board Policy.

The pattern of behavior as provided in paragraph 2 must have the effect of physically harming a

student, placing the student in reasonable fear of physical harm, damaging a student's property, placing the

student in reasonable fear of damage to their property, or must be sufficiently severe, persistent, and

pervasive enough to either create an intimidating or threatening educational environment, have the effect of

substantially interfering with a student's performance in school, or have the effect of substantially

disrupting the orderly operation of the school.

X. Dating Violence

Dating Violence is defined as the physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a dating

relationship, including stalking. It can occur in person or electronically and might occur between a current

or former dating partner.

*LA R.S. 17:81 requires the definition of Dating Violence to be included in the student code of conduct.

XI. School Searches

The Plaquemines Parish School Board is the exclusive owner of any public school building and any desk or locker

utilized by any student contained therein or any other area that may be set aside for the personal use of the students.

Any teacher, principal, administrator, or school security guard employed by the School Board, having a reasonable

belief that any public school building, desk, locker, area or grounds of any public school contains any weapons, illegal

drugs, alcoholic beverages, nitrate based inhalants, stolen goods, or other items the possession of which is prohibited by

any law, School Board policy, or school rule, may search either physically or with the use of metal detectors such

building, desk, locker, area or grounds of said public school.

PLAQUEMINES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD’S

NOTICE FOR DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law, requires that the Plaquemines Parish School

Board (PPSB), with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable

information from your child’s education records. However, PPSB may disclose appropriately designated “directory

information” without written consent, unless you have advised the PPSB in writing to the contrary in accordance with

PPSB procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the PPSB to include information from

your child’s education records in certain school publications. Examples include:

• A playbill, showing your student’s role in a drama production;

• The annual yearbook;

• Honor roll or other recognition lists;

• Graduation programs; and

• Sports activity sheets, such as for wrestling, showing weight and height of team members.

Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if

released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a parent’s prior written consent. Outside organizations

include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. In addition, two federal

laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education

Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with the following information – names,

addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their student’s

information disclosed without their prior written consent. (20 U.S.C. § 7908; 10 U.S.C. § 503(c))

If you do not want the PPSB to disclose any or all of the types of information designated below as directory

information from your child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the PPSB in

writing by August 26th, 2016. Please send your written notice to:

Kayla Clark

Assistant Principal, Belle Chasse Middle School

13476 Hwy. 23

Belle Chasse, LA 70037

kclark@ppsb.org

The PPSB has designated the following information as directory information:

• Student's name

• Address

• Telephone listing

• Electronic mail address

• Photograph

• Date and place of birth

• Major field of study

• Dates of attendance

• Grade level

• Participation in officially recognized activities and sports

• Weight and height of members of athletic teams

• Degrees, honors, and awards received

For further information about this notice, please contact:

Ronald Bateman

Director of Student Services

1484 Woodland Hwy.

Belle Chasse, LA 70037

rbateman@ppsb.org