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1 ROME MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY HANDBOOK 2015-2016 ROME CITY SCHOOLS BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Elaina Beeman Ms. Faith Collins, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Richard Dixon Dr. Bruce Jones Ms. Judy Sims Mr. Dale Swann Ms. Cheryl Huffman, Chairperson SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Mike Buck Georgia School of Excellence 1996, 2009 Title I Distinguished School 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Governors’ Office of Student Achievement Silver Award Winner 2007, 2008 Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission
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ROME MIDDLE SCHOOL
FACULTY HANDBOOK
2015-2016
ROME CITY SCHOOLS
BOARD MEMBERS
Ms. Elaina Beeman Ms. Faith Collins, Vice-Chairperson
Dr. Richard Dixon Dr. Bruce Jones
Ms. Judy Sims Mr. Dale Swann
Ms. Cheryl Huffman, Chairperson
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Mike Buck
Georgia School of Excellence 1996, 2009
Title I Distinguished School 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Governors’ Office of Student Achievement Silver Award Winner 2007, 2008
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission
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ROME MIDDLE SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
“Whatever it takes…”
Our Service
Our profession exists because of students, not the other way around. We are a service
profession, and we owe it to the community to give our best service. This includes 100%
effort using current practices backed by research and knowledge.
Our Standards of Employment We hold ourselves by the same standards and expectations that we hold our students in our
classroom. Teachers are expected to be on time, come to school every day, and attend all
required meetings.
Our Attitude
Our profession requires us to motivate, to coach, to enlighten, to collaborate, and to support.
We make a commitment to all stakeholders that we will:
A. Seek Continuous Improvement,
B. Establish Trust with Peers and Students,
C. Be Open-Minded,
D. Stand Unified as a School and Family,
E. Ask for Help and Direction if Needed.
Our Commitment We embrace the fact that we are accountable for student achievement. We commit ourselves
to high expectations balanced with understanding. We take ourselves out of our comfort
zones and our paradigms, and we do “Whatever it takes!” We take students “As is,” and we
take pride in the quality of students we produce.
Our Relationships A. Students – We demonstrate a belief that students are good and worthy of our love and
commitment. We treat our students with the same respect and commitment that we expect
teachers to give their own children.
B. Parents – We treat our parents with respect and minimize the barriers so our parents can
be involved in their children’s education.
C. Community – We are conscious of our role as ambassadors. We have a sacred task, and
we deserve to be proud of it. We show pride in our community. We are loyal to each
other and our students in public. Enthusiasm is contagious and can only bring good things
to come.
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
2015-2016
JULY JANUARY 22-24.............. New Teacher Orientation 1 .................. Winter Holidays / Schools Closed
27-30............. Pre-Planning for All Personnel 4 .................. Teacher In service / Schools Closed
31……………First Day of School 5 .................. Resume Classes
7 .................. REPORT CARDS
August
17 RMS Open House 6:00 p.m.
18 ................ MLK, Jr. Observance / Schools
Closed
SEPTEMBER
3………………..Progress reports FEBRUARY
7……………...Labor Day 11................. Progress Reports
28-30………….fall break/schools closed 12 ................ Teacher In service / Schools Closed
15 ................ Presidents’ Day / Schools Closed
OCTOBER
1-2 .................. Fall Break / Schools Closed MARCH 9 ..................... End of First Nine Weeks 9…………… End third 9 wks.
15 ................... REPORT CARDS 17 ................ REPORT CARDS
19 ................... RMS Parent Conferences 21 ................ RMS Parent Conferences
25…………..Teacher in-service/schools closed
NOVEMBER 28-31 ........... Spring Break / Schools Closed
12 ................... Progress Reports
23-27 .............. Thanksgiving Holiday / APRIL
Schools Closed 1.. ............... Spring Break / Schools Closed
21................. Progress Reports
DECEMBER
18 ................... End of Second Nine Weeks / MAY
First Semester 20 ................ Last day of school
21-31 .............. Winter Holidays /
Schools Closed 21 ................ RHS Graduation, 10:00 a.m. @ Forum
23-31…………School district closed 23-25……….Post Planning for all personnel
. 30…………..Memorial Day/ schools closed
JUNE
1-28 ............. Summer School
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND DATES
Wolf PAC – 4:00 P.M. Media Center (Wednesdays)
Continuous School Improvement Team (CSI) – 4:00 P.M. Media Center (Wednesdays)
Faculty Meeting – 4:00 P.M. Media Center (Wednesdays)
Departmental Meeting – 4:00 P.M. Designated Areas set by Department Chairs (Wednesdays)
P.B.I.S – 4:00 P.M. Designated area set by Committee Chair (Tuesdays)
Response to Intervention (RTI) – Planning periods, Designated area set by Committee Chair
(Thursdays)
Wolf PAC CSI Faculty
Meeting
Departmental
Meeting PBIS RTI
August 19 TBD August 12 August 26 August 20
September 16 TBD September 9 September 23 September 8 September 24
October 21 TBD October 14 October 28
November 18 TBD November 11 November 10 November 12
December 16 TBD December 9 December 2 December 17
January 20 TBD January 4, 13 January 27
February 17 TBD February 10 February 24 February 9 February 4
March 16 TBD March 9 March 23 March 24
April 20 TBD April 6 April 27 April 12
May 18 TBD May 11 TBD May 12
Wolf PAC ~ Principal’s Advisory Committee
This team will serve to advise the school administration and participate in strategic planning on matters of school policy and procedures, scheduling, problem-solving, communication, and school climate.
Continuous School Improvement Team (CSI)
This committee will serve as the primary team to improve achievement at Rome Middle School. Members will include all department chairpersons and all grade-level representatives for each academic subject.
Departmental Meeting Department chairs will disseminate information, coordinate the implementation of curriculum initiatives, and
solicit feedback for future improvement. Grade-level representatives will aid in the implementation of
initiatives in their particular grade and subject.
P.B.I.S.
This committee will serve as the primary task force to promote and improve safety and good order.
Committee members are selected for this committee. Concerns should be submitted to P.B.I.S. members who in turn will submit them to the committee chairperson 24 hours prior to scheduled meetings.
Response to Intervention (RTI) This committee will focus on students at risk. Members will lead others in using the strategies and
interventions found on the Pyramid of Interventions to move students from where they are to where they need
to be.
Professional Learning Time
This is a time for teachers, administrators, and other staff to learn and grow in best practices based on current
research. Dates will be announced, and teachers will be able to earn PLU credit in some cases.
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WOLF PAC ~ PRINCIPAL’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
This committee is composed of the following members:
Administration
Media Specialist
School Counselors
Team Leaders: 7th / 8th, ELL, Exploratory, Gifted, Special Education
Team Leader Roles:
a. Serve as the primary representative of all teachers on his/her team in matters discussed in
committee.
b. Ensure good communication of school-wide and grade-level information and administrative
instructions/expectations with all team members to ensure a fully informed faculty and staff.
c. Coordinate and facilitate team-specific initiatives to ensure consistency in operations
(discipline, transitions, logistics, etc.) within the context of school-wide expectations.
d. Serve as a role-model for team teachers in matters of classroom instruction and management,
professional attitude and demeanor, and continuous improvement.
e. Be a catalyst and coordinator for duties assigned by administration.
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CONTINUOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM
This committee is composed of Department Chairs and Representatives in each discipline:
English Language Arts: Michele Robinson – Department Chair, 8th Grade
AJ Stuart – 7th Grade Representative
Pam Williams – 8th Grade Representative
Cindy Smith – Literacy Coach
Math: Wendy Edelkind – Department Chair, Gifted Representative
Stephanie Guyant – 7th Grade Representative
Cindy Ray – 8th Grade Representative
Jennifer Vaughn – Math Coach
Science: Lisa Peck – Department Chair, 8th Grade Representative
Ashlee Freels – 7th Grade Representative
Social Studies: Amy Deese – Department Chair, 8th Grade Representative
TBD – 7th Grade Representative
Connections: David Carr – Department Chair
Aubrey Thornton – Department Chair
Alicia Parker – Department Chair
Special Ed: Laura Goodson – Department Chair
Support Math/Read: Sherri Stowers – Support Representative
Media Specialist: Theresa Quilici
School Counselor: Ayanna Clarke-Daniel
Administration: All Administrators
Department Chair Roles:
a. Coordinate and facilitate initiatives to improve achievement of all students in the specific
academic subject area.
b. Provide access and support to department teachers in implementing the state curriculum in
their classrooms.
c. Facilitate access to instructional materials and mentoring on instructional strategies to
department teachers.
d. Inventory, store, and responsibly manage textbooks and other instructional materials so that
all teachers and students have access to material purchased by Rome City Schools.
e. Communicate with administration the material and training needs of departmental teachers.
f. Report to administration on the progress of the department in meeting school goals and on
the consistency of departmental teachers in implementing departmental goals.
Grade-Level Representative Roles:
a. Meet with grade-level department teachers as a group once a week to facilitate common
planning, lessons, and assessments.
b. Facilitate the analysis of student work/assignments/products to ensure alignment with
Standards.
c. Coordinate implementation of school-improvement and achievement initiatives as directed
by Administration, Continuous School Improvement Team, and Department Chairperson.
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FACULTY ASSIGNMENTS
7TH GRADE TEAM ASSIGNMENTS
Arctic Wolves Team
Renee’ Fuller English Language Arts
A.J. Stuart* English Language Arts
Jeanna Talley Math
Allison Derck Math
Beth Sorrells** Life Science
Dudley Freeman Geography
Timber Wolves Team
Anna Denard* English Language Arts
Stephanie Guyant Math
Danielle Dixon**+ Life Science/Geography
Tundra Wolves Team
Aneatra Caldwell* English Language Arts
Bethany Smith English Language Arts
Seth Dodd** Math
Justin Evans Math
Ashley Freels Life Science
Lesley Hatcher Geography
Bridge Teacher James Speece Life Science / Geography
* Team Leader **Team RTI Representative +Grade Level SST/504 Coordinator
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FACULTY ASSIGNMENTS
8TH GRADE TEAM ASSIGNMENTS
Denali Team
Lisa Mulkey** English Language Arts
Savanna Chapman* Math
Lisa Peck Physical Science/Georgia Studies
Everest Team
Sonja Mangrum English Language Arts
Pam Williams**+ English Language Arts
Kristin Hall Math
Courtney Ballantine Math
Natalie Dyer Physical Science
Kelli Wolfe* Georgia Studies
Olympia Team
Michele Robinson English Language Arts
Jill Wilkins English Language Arts
Cindy Ray** Math
Aimee Purser Math
Stephanie Carles* Physical Science
Amy Deese Georgia Studies
Bridge Teacher Leigh Holmes Science/ SS
* Team Leader **Team RTI Representative +Grade Level SST/504 Coordinator
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GIFTED ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS - Dollene Ray
GIFTED MATH - Wendy Edelkind
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Inclusion/Resource - Kristen Bell
- Stacy Roberts
- Jeremy Dunagan
- Lora Goodson
- Haley Hall
- Ashley Hamby
- Jan Stinson
- Taylor Woodrow
Self Contained - Candi Hyde
- Kelli Johnson
Paraprofessionals - Sherrie Hinton
-Susan Johnston
- Tara Nolan
- Emily Loveless
EXPLORATORY
Art - Jordan Burrier
Band (7th) - Wade Williams
Band (8th) - Mark Hester
Chorus - Jessica Kennedy
Computers - Aubrey Thornton
Foreign Language - Fredia O’Neil, Spanish
- David Carr, German
- Mathias Nkengbeza, French
Health - Jacob Addison
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Alecia Parker
- Elliot Cousins
- Kevin Stansell
SUPPORT MATH/READING
Connections Math - Sherri Showers
Read 180 - Brian Sikes
ELL - Karen Galloway
ISS - TBD
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ADMINISTRATION Greg Christian, Principal
Robbie Vincent, Assistant Principal
Christy Epps, Assistant Principal
MEDIA Theresa Quilici, Media Specialist
Tammi Bramlett, Media Clerk
COUNSELORS Ayanna Clarke-Daniel, 8th Grade
Bess Bosworth, 7th Grade
ACADEMIC COACHES Cindy Smith, Literacy Coach
Jennifer Vaughn, Math Coach
OFFICE STAFF Kathy Colvin, Secretary and Attendance Clerk
Lori Drake, Assistant Principals’ Secretary
Christine McCann, Principal’s Secretary and Bookkeeper
Rebecca Moye, Guidance Secretary
CUSTODIANS Errol Brooks
Nate Daniels
CLUBS / SPONSORS / REPRESENTATIVES
Art Club Jordan Burrier
Benefits Jeremy Dunagan
Beta Club Kristen Bell
& Lisa Peck
Career Day Amy Deese
Character Education Bess Bosworth
Ayanna Clarke-Daniel
Chess Club David Carr
Concert Band, Jazz Band Mark Hester & Wade Williams
Concert Choir Jessica Kennedy
German Club David Carr
F.C.A. Dudley Freeman
FISH Elliot Cousins
Flower Fund Tammi Bramlett
Grand Illusion Jessica Kennedy
Heritage Holidays Jordan Burrier
Honors Night Theresa Quilici, Cindy Smith, &
Jennifer Vaughn
Leadership RMS Kellie Wolfe
Stephanie Foy
Math Team Wendy Edelkind
Spelling Bee Wendy Edelkind
PLAC Representative Jan Stinson
SAC Representative TBD
Technology Committee Rep Theresa Quilici
United Way/Relay for Life Kathy Colvin
Yearbook Jill Wilkins
Young Georgia Authors Dollene Ray
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TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Appropriate program level teacher certificate
2. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree
3. Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable.
4. Have Highly-Qualified Status as defined by the state of Georgia.
REPORTS TO Principal and those designated by Principal
JOB GOAL To create a class environment favorable to learning, achievement, and personal growth; to
establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, in accordance with
each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching assigned subject area curriculum to pupils in a classroom utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of
Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and
procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to
adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of each pupil. 4. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
5. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the
classroom.
6. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares reports as needed.
7. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school
program.
8. Attends and participates in all required meetings and parent/teacher conferences throughout the year.
9. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve
health, attitude, and learning problems.
10. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest
centers.
11. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
12. Participates cooperatively in the teacher evaluation process with the appropriate administrator(s).
13. Assists in the selection and requisition of books and instructional aids, maintains required inventory records.
14. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
15. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
16. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with co-workers.
17. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
18. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
19. Accomplishes duties, responsibilities, and identified goals described during the yearly personnel evaluation interview
and assessment instrument.
20. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Principal. 21. The classroom teacher is evaluated on the overall achievement of his/her students. Therefore, it is the teacher’s
responsibility to implement best practices and ensure maximum achievement of students assigned to him/her.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten, eleven, or twelve month year – Salary and work year are established by the Board.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on
Evaluation of Professional Personnel and the Class Keys evaluation program.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
8th Grade – Dr. Robbie Vincent (Hours 7:30 – 4:30)
1. Discipline – promotes and enforces good discipline for 8th grade students in the classrooms
and hallways. Contributes to improving discipline and climate school-wide.
2. Coordinates scheduling and enrollment of students.
3. Coordinates pre-planning activities.
4. Creates teacher and student handbooks.
5. Coordinates teacher duty and supervision schedule (school-wide).
6. Assists with the overall safety and crisis plan of the school.
7. Coordinates Parent Teacher Conference Days.
8. Coordinates report card & progress report procedures.
9. Coordinates implementation of teacher evaluation instrument.
10. Coordinates university practicum student programs
11. Coordinates the purchase and inventory of textbooks and other instructional materials.
12. Assists with maintenance, custodial, and facilities operations.
13. Evaluates faculty and staff.
14. Supervises lunchroom and hallways.
15. Supervises and attends athletic and extra-curricular events as assigned by principal.
16. Conducts parent/teacher and student/teacher conferences.
17. Participates on the Principal’s Advisory Committee.
18. Participates on the P.B.I.S./Coordinates PBIS for school
19. Assists in improvement of curriculum and instruction & attends Continuous School
Improvement meetings.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by principal.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
7th Grade – Dr. Christy Epps (Hours 7:30 – 4:30)
1. Discipline – promotes and enforces good discipline for 7th grade students in the classrooms
and hallways. Contributes to improving discipline and climate school-wide.
2. Bus Discipline and Bus Safety—promotes and enforces safety and good discipline aboard all
school buses. Coordinates the bus-rider program at Rome Middle School.
3. Evaluates and reviews weekly lesson plans.
4. Coordinates School-Wide Safety and Crisis plan. Trains all faculty and staff in safety
procedures. Ensures excellent safety and preparedness through preventive strategies and
trained procedures.
5. Coordinates school maintenance and grounds. Ensures that the facility and equipment is
safe, clean, and in good working condition. Processes maintenance requests.
6. Supervises custodians.
7. Coordinates the Summer Opportunity Program (credit recovery).
8. Coordinates Response to Intervention and Student Support Team.
9. Creates plans for assemblies and extra-curricular events.
10. Coordinates student lockers and locker maintenance.
11. Coordinates facility security and keys.
12. Evaluates faculty and staff.
13. Supervises lunchroom and hallways.
14. Supervises and attends athletic and extra-curricular events as assigned by principal.
15. Conducts parent/teacher and student/teacher conferences.
16. Participates on the Principal’s Advisory Committee.
17. Participates on P.B.I.S.
18. Assists in improvement of curriculum and instruction & attends Continuous School
Improvement meetings.
19. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PRINCIPAL
Principal – Mr. Greg Christian The principal serves as the transformational leader to provide student focus, facilitate the attainment
of our vision, mission, and goals, raise student achievement, encourage innovation, promote and
reward teamwork, provide opportunity for professional development of personnel, and establish a
continuous school improvement process.
1. Leads and manages the change process and continuous improvement efforts in the school through
a student-focused approach.
2. Creates a culture in which the vision, mission, and goals adopted by the system are practiced in
making decisions regarding the organization and management of the daily operations of the school.
3. Leads and supports results-oriented, shared decision making focused on the flexible use of the
resources of time, people, space, information, and technology to enhance the quality of work
produced by the students.
4. Promotes the continuous monitoring of the results of every facet of the instructional experience.
5. Models for and develops a leadership team that creates a sense of purpose and direction,
demonstrates consistency between expressed beliefs and behavior, pursues opportunities for
reflection and professional development, communicates effectively, and creates leadership
opportunities for others.
Activities
1. Facilitates the development of a team focusing efforts on students and high academic achievement
and social and emotional well-being.
2. Coordinates the operations of the building to ensure a safe and orderly environment for learning
through both curricular and co-curricular student activities.
3. Supervises the development of an instructional program that reflects the school's mission and
beliefs, reflects best practices and sound educational research, focuses on the design of quality work
for students and by students, and recognizes the diversity of the learners.
4. Prepares reports or ensures the preparation of reports as required by the local, state, or federal
government.
5. Manages fiduciary responsibilities according to legal & ethical standards & BOE policies &
procedures.
6. Works with staff to develop and act on a set of shared beliefs consistent with the district beliefs.
7. Assists, supervises, and evaluates staff based upon a set of shared beliefs, using state and locally-
prepared evaluation programs.
8. Develops an effective decision making process that involves staff and others in focusing on results
reflecting the core beliefs and vision of the system and the school mission and goals.
9. Develops and maintains ongoing processes for collecting and analyzing data and for
communicating emerging issues about students.
10. Develops ongoing relationships with other community youth-serving organizations and the
business and service sectors to support students, their families, and their learning.
11. Creates opportunities for dialogue between parents, educators, and the community about the state
of education generally & about the Rome City School System and Rome Middle School specifically.
12. Markets the district and school mission and beliefs to staff, students, and the community.
13. Collaborates with parents as vital partners in the educational process.
14. Looks for innovative ways to provide staff with opportunities to learn and reflect while also
recognizing and supporting staff as they create quality work expectations and opportunities for
students.
15. Coordinates accreditation program through GACS/SACS.
16. Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent.
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ABSENCES (FACULTY/STAFF)
TEACHERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE PRESENT EACH DAY AND ON TIME EACH DAY.
In the event of a necessary absence, Kelly Staffing will secure substitutes for teachers.
Lesson Plans for Substitutes: Teachers are required to provide meaningful assignments/plans for
every class during their absence(s). This can be done by verbally contacting the team leader or
emailing plans to team teachers. Calling a fellow teacher and asking him/her to “get a video” is
not a sufficient lesson plan for students. Each teacher is expected to have an updated class roster
available at all times for substitute teachers as well as an updated seating chart.
In addition, each teacher is required to turn in a set of Emergency Lesson Plans (with a minimum of
3 days of assignments) to Mrs. Colvin by the end of the 1st week of school. The emergency plans
will not be used for normal sick days but kept on file for extreme emergencies. Do not expect Mrs.
Colvin to supply the substitute with emergency plans unless you request that she do so.
SICK LEAVE
The Rome City Board of Education provides a generous sick and personal leave program for the
teachers of the Rome City School System. Each teacher is provided with the minimum of one and
one-fourth (1¼) days of combined sick and personal leave for each completed school month of
service during a school term of ten (10) months.
A. A first-year beginning teacher with no accumulated sick leave shall be advanced 12½ sick leave
days; however, if a teacher exceeds the 12½ days limit and/or does not complete the entire school
term, overpaid leave will be deducted from his/her summer salary.
B. The unused portion of a teacher's annual leave will accumulate to a maximum of one hundred
twenty (120) days.
Implementation of Policy
Sick Leave
Teachers are allowed to use sick leave when absent due to the following causes:
1. Personal illness or injury
2. Death in the immediate family – The immediate family is interpreted to mean father, mother,
brother, sister, child, husband, wife, grandmother, grandfather, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-
in-law, sister-in-law, former legal guardian, or a relative for whom the teacher is legally responsible.
3. Illness or injury in the immediate family. Leave for this cause in excess of three consecutive days
shall require special approval by the superintendent.
PROFESSIONAL LEAVE
Personnel may formally request professional leave at full pay to attend specific activities or receive
advanced training. Examples of reasons for which professional leave may be granted include, but are
not limited to, in-service training and for purposes of attending meetings of professional
associations.
The formal request should be approved by the superintendent at least two weeks prior to the
requested absence. Approval of the request does not commit the district to payment of any expenses.
The applying staff member must submit a separate request in detail if (s)he desires financial
assistance. The principal will not consider approving any professional leave forms that will not
arrive at the Central Office three full days before the leave requested.
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The request for professional leave must first be submitted to the principal or other designated
official before being considered by the superintendent. There are two separate forms for this
purpose. These may be obtained from Ms. McCann.
Meal reimbursement will not be provided for a professional leave day unless there is an overnight
stay involved.
If your professional leave involves the use of a motel, obtain a form from Ms. McCann which
exempts state motel/hotel excise tax. If this form is not used, teachers will be responsible for tax
charges.
PERSONAL LEAVE
Personal leave shall be interpreted as that part of the teacher's accumulated sick leave that may be
used for personal needs. (The one and one-fourth (1¼) days leave that a teacher may earn during
each of the ten (10) school months includes both sick and personal leave.)
Each teacher is allowed a maximum of three (3) days personal leave each school year from his or her
accumulated sick leave. Specific dates are subject to the principal’s approval based upon school
events and student management considerations. Personal leave will not be granted for professional
learning days, days before or after holidays or holiday weekends, or school-wide testing days.
Requests for personal leave in excess of the three (3) days annually, if warranted by extremely
extenuating circumstances, shall be submitted in writing to the superintendent. (These requests must
be in writing, not through email, and should be submitted through and approved by the principal);
and, if approved by the superintendent, will always carry a deduction of a day's pay.
Requests for personal leave must be made to the principal 5 days in advance.
SICK LEAVE ACCUMULATION
Leave which was accumulated prior to July 1, 1978, shall be designated "local" leave, and leave
accumulated after July 1, 1989, shall be designated "state" leave. (State leave = 45 days maximum
provided by State Law.)
Any sick leave taken after July 1, 1978, shall be subtracted from accumulated State leave. If the
employee takes more days than he/she has State leave accumulated at that time, the excess days
would be subtracted from local leave.
The only days which the employee would be eligible to transfer from system to system are State
leave days.
JURY DUTY
Employees who serve on juries shall select one of the following alternatives:
A. Return the juror remittance to the system and receive full salary.
B. Keep the juror remittance and deduct it from the monthly salary by making request of the central
office.
C. Keep both salary and juror remittance and deduct from personal leave provided it does not
exceed three days.
D. Use any combination of the above upon approval of the Superintendent.
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LEAVING CAMPUS
No staff members are to leave the school campus during the school day unless on specific school
business or are away for sick, personal, or professional leave. Teachers needing to leave the campus
should first get verbal permission from an administrator and should sign out in the front office. Upon
returning, teachers should sign in the time of return.
ABSENCES (STUDENT)
UNEXCUSED:
1. Loss of school time through pleasure or recreational trips before or after weekends or holidays.
2. TRUANCY - Deliberate and illegal absences from school which are usually without the
knowledge of the parents or school authorities.
3. All other absences including Out-of-School suspensions, after the first will be unexcused.
4. At teacher’s discretion and depending on individual circumstances, make-up work may be
withheld or penalized for unexcused absences (with the exception of Final Semester Exams).
EXCUSED:
Students must bring a written excuse for each excused absence. Legally excused absences are as
follows:
1. Personal illness.
2. Emergency medical appointments.
3. Medical appointments impossible to secure after school hours. Advance arrangements must be
made with the main office.
4. Illness/family death.
5. Religious holidays.
6. Court subpoenas.
EDUCATIONAL ABSENCES:
Certain educational absences are permitted without penalty if written arrangements are made with
the principal five school days prior to the absence. All missed work and a written report about the
educational trip is required upon the student’s return to school. There are no exceptions to the five
day prior approval.
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ACADEMICS
TIME-ON-TASK
Time is one of three resources (in addition to human resources and material/monetary resources) that
we can control and manipulate to increase learning. We will guard zealously the instructional time
you have with each student. If you have any suggestions as to how the administration can cause
fewer interruptions in your classes, please let us know. We will limit announcements and
interruptions of your class. Teachers should never allow a student or themselves to interrupt another
teacher's class.
Students should not be in the halls. Students should be sent to the media center only for a meaningful
task. Students should not be sent on errands. Student hall passes are located in the student agenda
and in the front office and should be utilized appropriately.
The only acceptable reasons for a student to be out of class are emergency bathroom needs, a call to
the office by an administrator or counselor, or a discipline referral —- and even those occasions will
be monitored and reviewed very carefully. Do not send students to the office for discipline
reasons without a referral and without notifying the appropriate administrator that a student
is on the way.
SCHOOL GRADING POLICY
Grading Factors:
1. Daily class work
2. Project and lab work
3. Consistent and timely completion of homework
4. Exam scores
5. Other factors such as extra work, contracts, etc.
Numerical Values:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
F: 69 & Below
A final numerical grade will be an average of scores derived from whatever number of factors a
student is graded. Numerical grades will be listed on progress reports and report cards. Each of the
two 9-weeks grades will be 45%. The Semester exam will be 10%.
*Teachers are expected to update student grades in PowerSchool at least once a week. *
Note: No nine weeks grade lower than a 60 may be assigned to any student for the first or third nine
weeks report card grades.
GRADE BOOKS:
Grade books will be provided for each teacher. It is very important that teachers maintain grade
books in a neat and accurate fashion. Every grade issued should be capable of being substantiated in
a teacher’s grade book. PowerSchool printouts may be attached to roll book, in lieu of handwritten
entries, as long as all tasks are noted for each student. Likewise, attendance records must be accurate
and easily verified.
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GRADE REPORTING PROCEDURES:
Grade reporting procedures for PowerSchool will be explained at the beginning of the school year.
For the end of the year grade reporting, be sure to check the list of students who owe money to the
school and tag those report cards so they will be held, not mailed. We will mail all other report cards.
Please be careful with this process and be considerate of the office personnel working on this
process. This is a very important process; your full cooperation is appreciated.
FAILURES AND CONTACTS
No student should fail a nine weeks, semester, or the year without the teacher having personally
(phone or in person) made contact with the student's parent/guardian. This contact should be early,
when the child still has a chance to pass. This contact must be made no later than four weeks
before the end of the grading period.
All teachers should complete Failure/Contact list for each class and turn in to your supervising
principal. For exact due dates see the school calendar. This is your documentation of parent contact.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK
The purpose of assigning any task is to further the goal of student mastery in any given discipline.
The correlation between work completion by students and their level of achievement is high; faculty
members will work by the principle that, whenever possible, we will not allow students to take
zeros. Therefore, the practice of accepting late work is encouraged, and the administration will help
with identified students who are not completing work. Teachers should, however, assign fair
academic penalties for late work at their discretion. This flexibility is vital in our dual purpose of not
only working toward student mastery, but also teaching the principle of personal responsibility.
Academic Team ISS can be assigned on-team if a student has failed to turn in multiple assignments
to multiple teachers. Academic ISS is when a student is isolated in a team teacher’s classroom with
his/her make-up work and required to complete any missing assignments. This is NOT a disciplinary
consequence. The student will not serve silent lunch or be held back from connections classes while
serving Academic Team ISS.
Out-of-School Suspension: Students who receive their first suspension from school may make up
all work and tests. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for make-up work. Teachers are
expected, however, to give a reasonable amount of time to make up work, especially if the student
has missed several days. Regardless of the reason for the suspension, we are in the business of
setting students up for success, not failure. Be fair and diligent when working with kids who are
struggling. Students who are more successful with their grades behave better. It is to a teacher’s
benefit as well as the student’s to help students catch up. Students are allowed to make up Semester
Exams, regardless of the number of suspensions.
SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE
Semester Exams for each semester are given on the dates below and count 10% of the semester
average.
Monday Dec 14th & May 16th Foreign Language
Tuesday Dec 15th & May 17th English Language Arts
Wednesday Dec 16th & May 18th Math
Thursday Dec 17th & May 19st Science
Friday Dec 18th & May 20th Social Studies
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ACCIDENTS – FACULTY
Please make safety a priority every day. Please point out unsafe situations or practices. However, if
you are injured on the job, the following guidelines should be followed.
PROCEDURES
An employee injured on the job must immediately report the injury to the building principal if the
employee is based in a school. If your job is not at a school location, you should immediately report
the injury to your supervisor.
The principal/supervisor will record all information related to the injury or accident. The employee
will be provided written information and a statement of procedures for presentation to the attending
physician so that the appropriate claim may be filled with the insurance carrier.
Except in emergencies in which a hospital emergency room is used, the employee must use a doctor
from the panel of physicians selected by the Rome Board of Education and posted in all work sites.
The principal/supervisor must immediately complete and submit to the personnel office an:
a) Accident Investigation Report and
b) A First Report of Injury Form (WC 1)
Questions regarding workers’ compensation may be addressed to:
a) Principal/Supervisor
b) Personnel Director
ACCIDENTS – STUDENTS
The following guidelines should be followed if a student becomes extremely ill or seriously injured
in the classroom:
1. Contact the office immediately (dial 1410). Be prepared to tell the principal or designee the name
and grade of the student. The student's file will be consulted to determine if special medical
problems exist.
2. Make the student as comfortable as possible. Apply first aid only if you have been trained to do
so, or if the situation is, in your judgment, life threatening.
3. An administrator will determine whether emergency help should be summoned. If the injury is
obviously life threatening, assign someone to call 911 immediately.
4. The teacher, principal, or his designee will notify the parent or guardian regarding all accidents.
5. The parent will make the decision as to how the student will be transported and the physician or
hospital to be used.
6. If neither the parent nor the person designated by the parent to be notified in case of an accident
can be reached, the principal or his designee will make arrangements for transporting the student to
the student's family physician or to the hospital.
7. An Accident Report Form, located in the front office, should be completed by the teacher and
given to an administrator.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
All announcements must be written on the designated form and must be in place on the public
address system at least 20 minutes before announcements are made. I have directed the secretaries
not to take announcements by phone. Do NOT send students with announcements.
In order to preserve and protect instructional time, the intercom system will be used only in rare
circumstances and with the principal’s approval.
Sponsors, Coaches, Directors - PLEASE put all practices and activities in writing to Ms. McCann
and Mrs. Colvin by the last day of the month. Ms. McCann will place activities on the calendar
outside the principal’s office. This is important because we have calls about these activities. Please
keep us abreast of all activities that parents need to know about. Leave directions in office for every
out of town event.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL
Students: When students arrive at school by bus or car, they are to report directly to the gym, to the
cafeteria if they eat breakfast, or to the media center if space permits.
Once students enter the gym, the cafeteria, or the media center, they may not leave without a written
pass. Students may not go to their lockers or be in the classroom area before school unless
supervised by a faculty/staff member.
Faculty/Staff:
1. Teachers are expected to be inside the building by 8:20 every morning.
2. If you are late, absent, or leaving early, please see Mrs. Drake as soon as possible and sign your
absentee form.
3. Please note that absences are documented in annual evaluations.
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVES
Student and staff attendance continues to be a high priority if we are to improve student
performance. Good attendance is necessary for both students and teachers to perform at their best. A
child cannot learn if he is not at school, and even an excellent substitute teacher can never take the
place of the regular classroom teacher. Please make sure you have incentive and recognition plans in
place that will encourage good attendance. Always stress to your students the importance of coming
to school.
ATTENDANCE POLICY OF ROME CITY SCHOOLS
The Rome City Schools Board of Education considers regular school attendance essential for
educational progress. A student must maintain regular school attendance in compliance with Board
Policy (JBD) to be considered for promotion. For a middle school or high school student who has
received a short term out-of-school suspension for the first time, the days absent due to the
suspension Are not considered. A list of students with unlawful absences shall be compiled and
distributed by counselors to all teachers in each secondary school for uniform application of this
policy.
ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL DURING THE DAY IS REQUIRED
FOR PARTICIPATION IN AN AFTERNOON OR EVENING ACTIVITY.
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
All attendance will be recorded each class period.
Students checking out early are to remain in class until they are called to the office.
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When a student has been absent, he or she should have a note stating the reason for the absence.
Once given permission by the duty teacher/administrator, the student should take the note to Mrs.
Colvin. This is done prior to school so the student does not take class time to do this. If a child has
been in the office, he/she will have a note. Only authorized office visits are excused through the
office. If a child is tardy, he/she should receive appropriate consequences according to the school-
wide discipline plan.
ATTENDANCE ZONES (STUDENT)
New registration forms are needed for all students. Please double check all addresses to be sure
students are residing in the city of Rome. During the first week of school, every address should be
double checked to ensure that students live within our zone or that a tuition application has been
approved for them to attend our school. If you have questions, contact the counselor’s office.
BEGINNING OF SCHOOL DAY
The National Anthem will be played at 8:35 each morning. This is to be followed by a teacher-led
moment of silence and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Please note that ALL students are expected to stand during the National Anthem and Pledge. They
do not have to recite the pledge, but they must remain quiet, respectful, and standing. NO
EXCEPTIONS to this any day except if approved by the principal in writing. This will only occur
after a conference with the individual’s parents and religious leader.
BEHAVIOR (MONITORING STUDENTS)
Be sure to talk with your students every day about good behavior and appropriate voice modulation
and conduct. Always stop students from running and or from “pushing” on one another, even
playfully. Please check girls’ and boys’ restrooms often during class changes. Also, during your
planning period if you are out in the hall, please stop in the restrooms just to look around. Question
any students who are in the restroom during class time, ask to see their passes, and encourage them
to quickly return to class. PLEASE REFER TO THE DISCIPLINE SECTION OF THIS
HANDBOOK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
BUILDING SECURITY
It is every single staff member’s responsibility to see that our building is secure at all times. If
anyone without a Rome City School’s or visitor’s badge is seen in the hallways, please stop and
escort them to the main office.
When you leave your classroom, be sure all doors and all windows are locked. When you leave the
building, be sure the door is locked, and it closes tightly. We do not have theft or vandalism
insurance, so things that are damaged or stolen will not be replaced. We can keep thefts and
vandalism from occurring if we all check building areas all the time.
BUS SAFETY
The Rome Transportation Department will conduct safety training for all bus riders during the first
week of each semester. Teachers should talk to students about bus safety, appropriate behavior on
the bus, and the possible consequences that may result with misbehavior on the bus or at the bus
stop. Discipline issues will be handled by the administration.
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CAFETERIA PRICES
Cafeteria prices are as follows:
Breakfast Grades 7-12: No Charge Breakfast Adults: $2.00
Lunch Grades 7-12: No Charge Lunch Adults: $3.50
Lunch Grades 7-12 (reduced) No Charge
Please understand there is a direct correlation between participation and lunch prices. We must do all
we can to encourage students to eat in the school cafeteria. All cafeteria food is to be consumed in
the cafeteria.
CANCELLATION OF AFTER-SCHOOL EVENTS
Please do not cancel a practice, an event, or a meeting on the day of the meeting unless it is
unavoidable. Students have made arrangements to stay that day, and canceling that event works a
hardship on those responsible for student transportation.
CHECK-OUTS (STUDENT)
Please encourage all students who are checking out during the day to bring a note from their parents
that morning. When the note is brought to the office first thing in the morning, the absentee report
will reflect the check-out. It will not be necessary for the student to interrupt your class with a check-
out form. You can look on PowerSchool if a child is not in your class to see if he/she checked out
through the office. Please remember to check this before reporting a child missing from class. This
procedure can only be followed for those who bring a note to us first thing in the morning.
Students are not allowed to use the phones in the planning areas to call for any reason.
CLASS ABSENCE OF STUDENT (TEACHER REQUEST)
We will follow this procedure for any student(s) who will miss a class or classes other than your
own:
1. The list of student names (not collective announcement, such as “the Boys’ track team,” or “the
Concert Band”) and principal approval must be emailed for all to see 7 days prior to the students
missing class. Example: for students to be excused for Monday, August 11th, the complete list must
be emailed by or on Monday, August 4th. No exceptions.
2. The principal must approve and sign any lists you give to Mrs. Colvin
3. The only exception to a listing of student names will be if a complete team goes on an activity. In
that case, you should publicize the day before the trip a list of any students who do not go so that
teachers will expect them to attend class.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The administration and counseling offices process hundreds of pieces of information a day and
interact with that many people each day. Confidentiality is an absolute necessity in all activities that
go on in our offices. It is vital that all faculty and staff maintain absolute confidentiality concerning
information seen on someone’s desk, visitors to the offices, meetings in the office, phone calls,
conversations, or any information that any staff member might glean in any way from the office area
or from someone who works in the office. This information is not to be shared or discussed with any
other person, unless the information directly involves you, was obtained through acceptable
procedures, and you chose to share the information with someone else. Please do not use the
telephone in the office to discuss confidential matters. Guests are often present. If you have any
questions about this, please talk with an administrator. We will be glad to clarify our school position
on this and to discuss this with you.
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COPIER/COPIES
Copy paper is a very large expense for the school; please make a concerted effort to conserve as
much paper as possible by using available technology, textbooks, overheads, or front/back copies.
COURIER SERVICE
1. Courier containers need to be ready and in the designated location.
2. Any boxes or equipment to be picked up need to be in the same location and plainly marked. The
courier has been told not to go to the media center or other areas of the school to pick up items.
Everything needs to be at the designated area in the office by 8:30 A.M.
3. All items need to be clearly marked.
4. Any large folders, books, stacks of papers (student records, etc.) sent to one place, need to be
clearly marked and placed with the courier container.
5. Courier is not a same day delivery service.
6. If you have any problems or questions, please discuss these with your principal.
COURSE OUTLINES 1. As you write course outlines, please keep in mind that their purpose is to give students and
parents an overview of objectives and expectations. You might imagine the types of information a
student could use for a good introduction as to what's in store for him or her for the semester and the
types of information that would be beneficial to a parent who wants to check on his child's work and
progress.
2. Each course outline should be limited to one side of one page. Please do not duplicate a
curriculum guide or ditto standard school rules. With some thought and refining, one page should be
long enough for an informative course outline.
3. Each course outline should include the policy for making up work missed in that specific course
and an E-mail address to facilitate better communication.
4. Teachers should be extremely careful to ensure that all language is correct, standard English.
Prior to printing, the teacher preparing the outline and at least one other teacher should read the
finalized version to ensure that wording is absolutely correct and that no errors exist.
5. Each teacher is expected to give his/her students a course outline written for the current
year/semester/nine weeks on the first day of the year/semester/nine weeks.
6. Each teacher is expected to require their students to take the outline home and to return the signed
outline from the parent.
7. Each teacher is expected to give the assistant principals’ secretary two file copies. These are due
to Mrs. Drake by the first school day.
DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS/SCHOOL PROPERTY
Textbooks (if applicable) will be issued to all students and some school owned equipment will also
be issued to students. Please be aware that even though there is no charge for these items (in most
cases), if damaged, destroyed, or lost, they must be replaced for student use in the future. The
responsibility for repair and/or replacement falls directly on the student/ his guardian once a school
owned item is checked out to them.
1. If a book is damaged to the extent it cannot be used, it should be treated as lost.
2. If profanity or any kinds of obscene pictures/statements which cannot be removed are made in a
book, it should be treated as lost.
3. A minimum charge of three dollars ($3.00) will be made for any defacement/damage to any book,
chair, desk, table or any other school property.
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4. If a student pays for lost books or items, there is a one school week time period that a refund can
be issued if the book/item is found. After the one school week time period, no refund can be issued
for found items.
5. A teacher's discretion should prevail with any other problems not specifically mentioned.
6. When a book is destroyed or lost, replacement cost will be charged for the book.
DISCIPLINE
Philosophy
Rome Middle School is implementing Postive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to
provide consistency in expectations throughout the building. Student expectations are outlined in the
behavior matrix. Behavior that does not meet the Be R.M.S Expectations will not be tolerated.
Inappropriate behavior will result in disciplinary consequences. The behaviors and consequences listed are
not all inclusive and the administration reserves the right to adjust disciplinary action as necessary.
The individual teacher is the key to good student behavior. Teachers establish their own rapport with
students and can control the tone of the teacher/student relationship. The low intervention method is
always the best course of action. When you must correct a student or must take note of disruptive
behavior, please do so in a low profile, non-confrontational manner. Often times, proximity, a
glance, or a light touch on the shoulder is enough to correct the behavior. It is always best to let
students know that you discipline them and their friends because you care and are concerned about
them.
NOTE: At Rome Middle School, screaming, public humiliation, or the use of sarcasm to
correct student behavior is NOT ACCEPTABLE from any teacher, administrator, or other
staff member. It is our responsibility to model for our students how we want conflict to be
handled. Let’s work together and hold each other accountable.
Get Better Today! Be R. M. S. Behavior Expectations Matrix
Beh
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Classroom Cafeteria Hallway Restroom
Res
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Follow directions
Be polite & use good manners Use cell phone -- BYOT policy
Follow dress code
Be courteous to cafeteria staff
Wait in line patiently Use good manners
Clean up your area
Appropriate conversation
Use appropriate language Open & close lockers quietly
Be mindful of others around you
Respect the privacy of others Leave your area clean
Flush & wash your hands
Moti
vate
d
Complete/turn in work on time
Be on time to class
Be prepared with materials
Know your student lunch number Move quickly to your destination
Exhibit a positive attitude
Take care of personal needs quickly
Safe
Keep hands & feet to yourself Know emergency procedures Use agenda as your hall pass
Sit with Team or designated area
Use your indoor voice
Keep hands & feet to yourself Speed limit “WALK”
Use agenda as your hall pass
Keep to the right Remove earbuds
Keep hands & feet to yourself
Observe school breaks & obtain
adult permission at other times
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Rome Middle School Behavior Levels and Consequences
Level 1 Behaviors
Unprepared with materials
Tardy to class
Minor dress code violation
Hall infraction
Talking/Off-task Dishonesty
Running/horseplay/pushing & shoving
Disrespectful/unkind
Inappropriate language
No hall pass
Level 1 Consequences
Verbal correction
Reteach PBIS expectations
Apology required
Clean-up crew
Loss of team privilege Parent contact/conference
Referral to counselor
Silent lunch
Written assignment
Documentation on Be RMS Behavior Plan
Level 2 Behaviors
Completed Be RMS Behavior Plan
Defiance/disrespect of authority
Obvious/severe dress code violation
Inappropriate computer/BYOT use
Inappropriate display of affection Racial or ethnic slurs
Minor theft
Cheating
Skipping class
Being in an unauthorized area
Physical aggression
Level 2 Consequences
Office Referral
Administrative Warning
Referral to Counselor
Team ISS
Required Parent Conference ISS
OSS
Behavior Contract
Level 3 Behaviors
Chronic Level 2 infractions
Fighting/Striking back
Bullying/harassment
Sexual harassment
Threat of violence Physical aggression/assault towards authority
Vandalism/destruction of property
Major theft
Possession of tobacco, alcohol. OTC drugs, imitation or
illegal drugs or other inappropriate items
Unauthorized exit from school
Computer trespass
Level 3 Consequences
ISS/OSS
Referral to RTA
Contract law enforcement/legal charges
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SST/RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION PROCESS
For students who are frequent discipline problems, the Student Support/RTI Team is an opportunity
for all of the student’s teachers to make constructive suggestions about working with that student.
Based upon the documented successes that have occurred through the RTI process and upon the
influence that we know the academic team can have on its students, we will be using the SST/RTI
meeting as a forum for team members and other teachers of a student to discuss a student who is not
behaving or at risk.
IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION PROGRAM
It is policy that no student in ISS may receive an academic penalty. All students serving ISS shall
have the opportunity to earn full academic credit for all assignments. In addition, they must receive
the same opportunities for credit that their peers have in the classroom. If it is impossible to
duplicate the actual assignment, the student must be given an alternative assignment for equal credit
(for example, a written report on the benefits of exercise in lieu of participation in the gym). All
academic and connections teachers are responsible for submitting meaningful work to ISS in a
timely manner.
Administrators will make every effort to notify teachers of the pending ISS list via email. This email
serves as notification to students’ teachers that appropriate and meaningful assignments should be
taken to ISS or emailed to the ISS teacher. When a student finishes an assignment, it is the ISS
instructor’s responsibility to return completed work to the appropriate teacher.
DISMISSAL
Bus riders are not allowed to move from their desk/class until all of the buses in the rotation are
called twice. Students are to be absolutely quiet when the buses are called. Please notify students
that the buses are lined up in the order they are called. Students must be seated and quiet during
announcements and bus call. Please write a list of bus numbers as they are called on the board. This
will help those students who are more visually perceptive.
For car riders, teachers are responsible for making sure that students do not leave the room at the end
of the school day until car riders are dismissed via intercom announcement. Students suspended
from the bus must dismiss with car riders, and they must exit campus by 4:15 P.M.
If you sponsor an activity or keep students for tutoring, it is your responsibility to supervise students
at all times during the activity and until they are picked up safely. Be sure to write down names and
times of any students who are not picked up within 15 minutes. If a parent cannot be contacted
within a reasonable amount of time, call 911.
DRESS CODE
STUDENT DRESS CODE:
Please refer to the student handbook for specific rules on appropriate student dress. The principal or
designee shall be the final judge as to the appropriateness of the apparel.
All teachers are expected to be consistent in enforcing this policy. Please read the dress code in the
Student Handbook. Teachers should scan their classes each period and, if a student is in violation,
take the necessary action to correct the situation based on the circumstances. Students who are in
violation of the dress code should be given an opportunity to “fix” the problem if possible so that
instructional time is not compromised.
PROFESSIONAL DRESS FOR PROFESSIONALS:
Our dress as educators makes a strong statement to our students as to who we are; to the importance
of the learning setting; and to the respect with which educators should be treated. Teachers are
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encouraged, as models for students, to dress appropriately as you conduct your responsibilities as a
teacher. If we are to err in dress, it should be toward the more formal end of the clothing spectrum.
All clothing, with the exception of jeans, Capri pants, t-shirts, tank tops, sweat pants, or clothing
designed for sports participation or exercise, shall be considered appropriate dress as long as it is
worn in a professional manner, i.e. not too short, too tight, or too low. Teachers are expected to
adhere to the same standard of dress that students are held to each day (i.e., shirts tucked in, no
cleavage exposed, length of skirt). We cannot enforce dress code rules for students when adults
in the building are dressed inappropriately. The exceptions to this would be spirit days when
specified articles of clothing are allowed for all teachers or for P.E. teachers and the art teacher
depending upon the activity.
DUTIES BETWEEN CLASSES
Those teachers on the bus ramp or outside door duty stations are to unlock (hook open) the
appropriate doors at every class change and LOCK THEM BACK at the end of class change for
security reasons. These doors must remain locked during class time. All visitors need to enter only
through the front office doors.
All teachers (Exploratory, Gifted, Special Ed., P.E., and Academic) not on specific duty assignments
are to be on duty outside their respective doorways at every class change. This includes stepping
outside of your planning rooms at class changes during planning blocks.
WE MUST PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR STUDENTS WITH THE
APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THE
POSSIBILITY OR LIKELIHOOD OF A TORT ACTION WHEN WE FAIL TO SUPERVISE AT
OUR ASSIGNED STATIONS. ANY TEACHER WHO CANNOT BE AT HIS OR HER
ASSIGNED STATION MUST GET HIS OR HER OWN REPLACEMENT AND LET AN
ADMINISTRATOR KNOW BEFOREHAND.
The primary communication method at Rome Middle School will be via email. Administrators will
send general instructions and announcements through email, so all teachers are required to check
their personal email account a minimum of twice per day, morning and afternoon.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
All staff members must have copies of the School-Wide Crisis Response Plan, Fire Drill Location,
and Tornado Drill Map posted in their rooms and copies of these included in their substitute folders.
Please see Dr. Epps if you do not have these. These must be posted prior to the first day of school
and must remain posted for the duration of the school year.
LOCKDOWN PROTOCOL
In the event of an intruder, community threat, hazardous material spill/threat, death on campus, or
other clear and present threat to the safety and security of Rome Middle School, an announcement
will be made via the intercom (or through personal verbal announcement via runners if the intercom
is non-functional). Since the P.A. system may be our only means of communication during a crisis, it
is important that everyone always pays close attention to all announcements. The following two
codes will be used:
“Pre-cautionary lockdown” – This indicates that all teachers should immediately lock their
classrooms doors/windows. They should stay inside and keep all their students in the classroom until
further notice. No one should be allowed in the hallway during this alert for any reason. Please wait
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to be notified of additional instructions. Normal instruction should continue, but the teacher
should monitor email for further instructions.
“Threat lockdown” – This indicates that there is a clear and present danger to people on campus.
All teachers should immediately lock their classroom doors/windows. They should stay inside and
keep all their students in the classroom until further notice. No one should be allowed in the hallway
during this alert for any reason. Students should be removed from all windows and take cover in
the classroom. Do not open the door for any administrator, teacher, staff member, or other person
until you get the “All Clear” signal via intercom.
In the event of a tragedy (death or serious injury/event that poses no further threat to the school), the
following steps will be taken by the principal, assistant principals, or counselor:
1. Lockdown Procedure Initiated (if persons are present at school).
2. If the tragedy occurs prior to the opening of the school day, a “chain call” procedure will be
initiated by the principal. The administration will not discuss the nature of the crisis on the
telephone but will simply say to faculty members that the crisis management program is in effect and
that the faculty will meet in the media center at 7:30 to discuss plans for the duration of the crisis.
3. If the crisis occurs during the school day, the principal will call the assistant principals and the
counselor to the principal’s office (if possible) to discuss further implementation of the Rome City
Schools/Rome Middle School crisis management program.
4. When the threat has passed and normal operations may resume, an announcement of “All Clear”
will be made on the P.A. system or through other verbal means.
Chain Call Procedure:
Principal: calls Assistant Principals, Ms. McCann, Mrs. Clarke-Daniel, Mrs. Bosworth, Mrs.
Galloway.
8th Grade Assistant Principal: 8th Associate Principal calls Mrs. Quilici, Mrs. Colvin, Mr. Stansell,
Mrs. Edelkind, Mrs. Stowers, and 8th Grade Team Leaders.
7th Grade Assistant Principal: 7th Assistant Principal calls Mrs. Drake, , Mr. Thornton, Mr. Sikes,
and 7th Grade Team Leaders.
Team Leaders / Supervisors: call their staff members.
FIRE EVACUATION
The alarm to evacuate the building will be made in the event of a fire or similar emergency. When
the fire alarm sounds, take your class roll and evacuate your students QUIETLY to the assigned
location as posted in your classroom. Report any missing students immediately to the on-site
administrator. Hold up a green sign for okay and a red sign for any problems (such as missing
students).
Always treat fire drills seriously with students. Stay outside until told by an administrator to return.
TORNADO DISASTER PLAN
Weather Warning Definitions
1. Severe Thunderstorm Watch – means that weather conditions are such that a severe thunderstorm
may develop.
2. Severe Thunderstorm Warning – means that a severe thunderstorm has developed and will
probably affect those areas stated in the weather bulletin.
3. Tornado Watch – means that weather conditions are such that a tornado may develop.
4. Tornado Warning – means that a tornado has been formed, sighted, and may affect those areas
stated in the weather bulletin.
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Recommended Actions:
1. Severe Thunderstorm Watch – Review the operation outlined in this plan.
2. Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Tornado Watch – All persons outside move inside the
building.
3. Tornado Warning – Be prepared to evacuate rooms in order. Relocate all students and adults to
“Tornado Resistant Area.”
a. All persons should be seated on the floor facing corridor walls. Double-up, triple-up, etc., if
necessary.
b. Students should be located as far as possible from exterior walls.
c. Textbooks and jackets should be used to cover heads, arms, and legs so as to reduce injuries
from flying missiles of glass and other debris.
d. Remain in this area until the tornado has passed and/or the all clear signal is given.
e. Each teacher is responsible for seeing this plan is carried out by the students in his/her room at
the time of the warning.
f. Once the teacher sees that his/her class is in the correct location and position, the teacher is to
be seated on the floor as the students are.
g. All persons are to be absolutely quiet.
h. Teachers who do not have teaching responsibilities at the time of the warning are to report
directly to the “Tornado Resistant Area” and assist with locating students as outlined above.
i. Should a warning occur near the end of the school day, students will not be dismissed
until the warning is over.
j. Should a warning occur during break or lunch, all faculty personnel are responsible for
spreading the word and assisting in getting students to the “Tornado Resistant Area.”
Communications Procedure:
1. Superintendent’s office will be notified by Civil Defense of any impending severe weather
conditions.
2. Schools will be notified by Superintendent’s office.
3. School will tune radio station WRGA (official station for this purpose) for latest information.
4. Students and school personnel will be kept advised through the school intercom system.
5. Should a Tornado Warning occur, you will be advised thusly: “This is a Tornado Warning,
implement the Tornado Disaster Plan Immediately!”
School Action: RELOCATE TO TORNADO RESISTANT AREA
1. Three rings . . . PAUSE . . . Three rings . . . PAUSE . . . Three rings . . . PAUSE
2. An administrator will inform teachers over the PA system to return their students back to their
classes.
COMMUNICATION WITH PRESS
Throughout the duration of a crisis, the principal acts as the spokesperson for the school. No teacher,
staff member, or student should undertake the responsibility of speaking for the school in the event
of a crisis, because separate spokespersons can lead to a great deal of confusion. If the principal is
unable to carry out his duty as spokesperson, the assistant principals will serve in that role as
necessary.
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ENROLLMENT REPORTS
Rome Middle School will report its enrollment to the Central Office by 10:30 A.M. each day for the
first few days of school. It is important that all instructions are followed accurately and precisely.
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND BUILDING SAFETY
Each afternoon before you leave, check all closets and storage rooms to see that lights are turned off.
Be sure your room door is locked and check the outside door as you leave to be sure it is locked.
Space heaters are not allowed in classrooms for safety and electrical code issues. Turn off all
computers before leaving.
EVALUATIONS
Each teacher will receive the required orientation and instruction regarding Teacher Keys. Teachers
will be notified of their evaluating administrator at the beginning of each school year.
“FAIR-USE” COPYRIGHT LAW – FACT, NOT FICTION
Although there are a number of restrictions placed on the use of videotaped television programs, the
most critical limitations are:
1. Videotaped recordings may be kept for not more than 45 calendar days after the recording date, at
which time the tapes must be erased.
2. Videotaped recordings may be shown to students only within the first 10 school days of the 45-
day retention period.
3. Off-air recordings must be made only at the request of an individual teacher for instructional
purposes, not by school staff in anticipation of later requests by teachers.
4. The recordings are to be shown to students no more than two times during the 10-day period, and
the second time only for necessary instructional reinforcement.
5. The taped recordings may be viewed after the 10-day period only by teachers for evaluation
purposes, that is, to determine whether to include the broadcast program in the curriculum in the
future.
6. If several teachers request videotaping of the same program, duplicate copies are permitted to
supply their requests; all copies are subject to the same restrictions as the original recording.
7. The off-air recordings may not physically or electronically be altered or combined with others to
form anthologies, but they need not necessarily be used or shown in their entirety.
8. All copies of off-air recordings must include the copyright notice on the broadcast program as
recorded.
9. These guidelines apply only to nonprofit educational institutions, which are further "expected to
establish appropriate control procedures to maintain the integrity of these guidelines."
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FIELD TRIPS
All students will participate in a minimum of 1 field trip per academic year. Field Trips are a
necessary and vital way to enrich the experience and knowledge of our students. We owe them this
experience. Each team is limited to one all-day field trip per school year. This does not include one
½ day trip (such as to a local play or to Berry). The committee to align field trips with the curriculum
has designated the following trips and grades:
7th Grade
Atlanta Aquarium Creative Discovery
Sequoyah Caverns Tennessee Aquarium Zoo
8th Grade
Capitol Chickamauga CNN
Coosa Valley Tech Cyclorama Etowah Indian Mounds
Fern Bank Mineral Museum Rome Area Museum
Sci Trek Stone Mountain
In order to document class time for state standards, we must show knowledge gained in the four
major subject areas from the field trip experience. To that end, the field trip request form will be
expanded to include specifics of instruction and assessment.
When you are taking a class on a field trip, follow this procedure precisely.
FIELD TRIPS OUTSIDE FLOYD COUNTY:
1. Fill out a field trip form, including a list of students participating, and give it to the principal for
his approval no later than 3 full weeks prior to the trip.
2. After the principal signs it, it must be sent to the Superintendent. Be sure that Ms. McCann has a
copy before it is sent. A completed goldenrod (form RCS 00166) form must be attached if you are
requesting system buses (one form per bus). Directions to the location of your field trip should be
attached to the bus request form.
3. When it is approved or denied by the Superintendent’s office, it will be returned to Rome Middle
School. If it should come directly to you, be sure that Ms. McCann has a copy of the form signed by
the Superintendent. The original form should be given back to the principal so he will know that it
has been approved. The confirmation copy of the bus request form will be stamped with the notation
driver assigned, trip scheduled. The Rules of The Road will be attached to review with your
students. The driver must be provided a list of students when boarding buses. No food/drinks are
allowed on the buses at any time.
4. Only when all steps are thoroughly completed and all copies are submitted to Ms. McCann is the
field trip application process complete.
5. Be sure that you are clearing enough money to pay all expenses of the trip before final
arrangements are made.
6. Return by 3:15 P.M.
All money collected for field trips must be turned in to Ms. McCann before the purchase order
is completed requesting a check, 24 hours prior to the field trip. Always put your team name
and the student’s name on every check that is turned in. Please advise the office of any
extenuating circumstances.
FIELD TRIPS INSIDE FLOYD COUNTY:
Field Trips inside Floyd County must be approved by the principal. The Rome City Schools’ buses
are available on a first come, first serve basis. Rome Transit and parent volunteers may also be
considered for local field trip transportation.
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A list of students not going on field trips should go to all off-team classes. Substitutes should be
provided a list by periods of who goes where.
The appropriate administrator must approve any behavior requirements outside of regular school
policy that are given prior to a trip, and students should sign a written explanation of the guidelines
each time it is used.
On the morning of field trips, a list of students going and a separate list of students not going must
be provided to Mrs. Colvin. This must be in alphabetical order. Use names as they appear in the
computer - no nicknames.
Since a field trip is a legitimate learning experience and is equivalent to instructional time in
the classroom, no student may be excluded from a trip due to prior conduct unless given
approval by the principal in advance.
FUND-RAISING PROJECTS
It shall be the policy of the Rome Board of Education that:
Each elementary school will be limited to one fund raising project per year.
Each secondary school will be limited to one fund raising project per club/organization per
year.
No school time will be devoted to student rewards (for fundraising achievement), and no
group incentives will be given which might eliminate some students.
Administrators and teachers shall supervise and be in control of fund raising activities,
including the collection of monies.
There will be no door-to-door selling or telephone solicitation by students representing
schools, school clubs, and school organizations.
Requests for fund raising projects under the sponsorship of the schools must be presented to
the Board of Education.
King and Queen contests or other student’s popularity contests involving the purchase of
votes for students shall not be permitted.
The Board strongly recommends service projects or projects of a nature that have more benefit to the
buyer than candy, cookies, etc. The Board will not approve any projects that could be classified as
gambling or chance. Please refer to Policy JK. SACS standards do not permit door-to-door selling by
students.
1. Requests for fund raising projects should be turned in to the principal by September 3, 2014.
Requests turned in will be presented to the Board in September.
2. You will be notified of the action taken by the Board.
3. School Booster Clubs may sponsor and carry out fund raising projects other than the ones
referred to above.
INCENTIVES FOR STUDENTS
Please look for ways that we can use positive reinforcement for behaviors and efforts that we would
like to encourage in our students. If we want the commitment of our students, we must make school
a place where students want to be. If we combine appropriate praise and recognition with clear
expectations and parameters, we will get the most out of our students. A variety of student incentives
have been planned with the implementation of P.B.I.S. (Positive Behavioral Interventions and
Support).
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INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN
In the event of an official school closing, the following chain call procedure will be utilized to
inform the faculty. Team leaders will notify their respective team members. Please keep a phone
contact list at home for this purpose.
Chain Call Procedure:
Principal: calls Assistant Principals, Ms. McCann, Mrs. Clarke-Daniel, Mrs. Bosworth, and Mrs.
Galloway.
8th Grade Assistant Principal: 8th Assistant Principal calls Mrs. Quilici, Mrs. Colvin, Mr. Stansell,
Mrs. Edelkind, Mrs. Stowers, and 8th Grade Team Leaders.
7th Grade Assistant Principal: 7th Assistant Principal calls Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Goodson, Mr.
Thornton, Mr. Sikes, and 7th Grade Team Leaders.
Team Leaders / Supervisors: call their staff members.
JUVENILE COURT COLLABORATION
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
The success of a student’s educational experience is directly related to the quality of the teaching
provided by the school system while the student is on campus; that is the responsibility of the school.
But the student’s educational success is also directly related to the involvement of the parents in
insuring that the student’s educational needs are met both while the student is at home and while the
student is at school. The parents thus has a responsibility to their child to ensure coordination of the
school’s educational plan for the student with efforts made at home to entitle the child to an effective
education. Any parent who fails to meet this responsibility is depriving the child of his/her right to
an education.
Under certain circumstances the student’s teacher or school may find it necessary to request a school
conference with the parent in order to coordinate the teacher’s efforts at school with that of the
parent’s efforts at home. These conferences are deemed necessary to ensure that the student benefits
from the school’s educational plan for the student.
Every child has a right to an education and, under the law, is a deprived child if that education is not
provided. It is the position of the Rome City Schools that parents have a responsibility to ensure that
their child receives an effective education. To that end, it is the further position of the Rome City
Schools that school conferences with parents are necessary to ensure the student’s right to an
education. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the parent to attend all requested school conferences.
It is also the parent’s responsibility to participate in such conferences and to perform such actions as
are listed in the plan to ensure the success of the child’s educational experience.
The failure of the parent to attend school conferences or the failure of the parent to participate in,
follow, or cooperate with the educational plan developed at such conferences will result in a referral
to the Floyd County Juvenile Court for action against the parent(s) for educational deprivation of
their child.
LESSON PLANS
Lesson plans are to be submitted each Monday by 8:30 a.m. in the appropriate Google Drive Lesson Plan
folder. There are no exceptions to this policy. Teachers who are chronically late with lesson plans are subject
to a graduated list of sanctions, including but not limited to a formal conference with an administrator, a letter of concern in the personnel file, or a rating of Level I on the TKES evaluation.
Instructions for Google Drive Lesson Plans
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1. All teachers will be given access to the Lesson Plan folder. You will receive email notification of a
shared folder. Follow the directions in the email to add the folder to your drive.
2. The Lesson Plan folder contains many subfolders. Use the folder that is appropriate for your
classroom responsibilities. If you are uncertain as to the folder you should use or are missing a
folder, please communicate with Dr. Epps.
3. You or your department must save a copy of the weekly lesson plans in your designated folder by
8:30 each Monday morning. To keep the files organized you must save your lesson plans by date;
the date is the first day of the week for which the plans are written. For example:
Week of August 3, 2015: 8.3.15
Week of August 10, 2015: 8.10.15
Week of August 17, 2015: 8.17.15 4. Differentiation Strategies and ESOL Modifications “worksheets” have been added to each lesson
plan folder. Use these documents to identify the differentiation strategies and ESOL modifications
that are being made each week. You may simply list the strategies and modifications (by title or
number) under each day’s plans OR you may attach a completed copy of both worksheet to each
week’s plans.
5. A weekly lesson plan template has been added to each lesson plan folder. You may choose to use a
document style of your choice, however this document provides a simplified and organized template
to plan for your week and meet the differentiation and ESOL identification requirements.
MAINTENANCE REQUESTS
Any maintenance/custodial concern should be directed to Dr. Epps. If you have any problems
whatsoever in your classroom, please report these concerns immediately.
MESSAGES
In order to preserve instructional time, we will deliver personal messages to teachers only in extreme
emergencies. If you do receive a personal call, we will put a note in your mailbox.
MEDIA CENTER POLICY
1. The Media Center will remain open to students from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. daily.
2. Teachers are requested to send no more than three (3) students per class period to the Media
Center for independent work.
3. Should you need to bring a class to the Media Center for research, please sign up in advance on
the calendar posted in the Media Center.
4. All students entering the Media Center should have the standard library pass issued by the
classroom teacher. The teacher's name and the time the student left the classroom should be clearly
noted on the pass. Students will leave the pass with Mrs. Quilici or Mrs. Bramlett until they are
ready to return to class. Students should check out of the Media Center and take their pass before
returning to class.
5. Students wishing to use the Media Center in the morning before 1st period begins must remain in
the Media Center until the 8:28 bell rings.
6. Teachers needing services/equipment from the Media Center will need to see Mrs. Quilici or Mrs.
Bramlett. They would like to help you with the production of materials you may need for instruction.
Please give them as much advance notice as possible.
7. Please do not remove books, magazines, newspapers, A.V. equipment, software, etc. from the
Media Center without checking them out through Mrs. Quilici or Mrs. Bramlett.
8. Please adhere to all copyright laws concerning print and non print materials. For a detailed
outline of copyright law as it pertains to school use of materials, see Mrs. Quilici.
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9. Please feel free to make suggestions about ways we may improve services we offer through the
Media Center.
MEDICATION OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY
School personnel may not administer medicine to students unless directed by a physician in
writing. No student is to have any type of medicine on his/her person or in his/her locker. All
medicine must be accompanied by a permission form from the school office and signed by a
parent/guardian or doctor.
If a question of illness should arise, refer the student to the Assistant Principal’s office. Nurse
Hudson will be responsible for dispensing medications if necessary and determining if the student
should call home. If a student is so seriously ill that they must leave the classroom immediately, then
an administrator should be contacted to come to the room (Dial 1410 and state there is an
emergency).
If you feel there is an emergency, dial 1410 on your phone and request an administrator. Hold the
student in the classroom until someone arrives to escort the student safely. Do not let a seriously ill
student travel unescorted in the building. In the event of an accident, the student’s parent shall be
notified immediately. Any teacher witnessing an accident involving a student must submit an
accident report and at minimum notify an administrator.
PARENT CONFERENCES
Teachers should schedule parent conferences during non-academic time. A written record of all
parent conferences should be kept; this is the team leader’s responsibility. Any student who might
possibly receive any grade below “C” and/or a 10 point grade drop should have received a telephone
call as a minimum level of contact. If you wish to hold a conference in one of the front conference
rooms, reserve a time slot on the calendar located on the door to the room.
PHYSICAL SETTING OF THE CLASSROOM & SCHOOL
Your classroom should be an attractive, appealing, orderly, comfortable place to be. The structure
and care you have for your classroom is an indicator to students of the structure and care you have
for their learning. Our classrooms should be colorful with timely bulletin boards that are
informational, motivational, or interactive. Current student work should be abundantly displayed and
changed every month, with teacher feedback. Management information (date, homework, upcoming
events, etc.) and/or sponge activities for any transition time should be displayed. In addition,
classrooms should be free from clutter, materials should be organized for maximum availability, and
desks/tables should be arranged to facilitate learning and to minimize disruptions. Please do not
place students’ desks directly against the wall.
Students should experience the content in a way that appeals to all learning styles (visual, auditory,
kinesthetic). Also, when you provide a teacher-made visual organizer, students understand the
material better.
Please feel free to extend your classrooms with student work into the halls. In fact, the halls should
be used to "publish" and celebrate students as much as possible all year. There will be frequent
visitors to Rome Middle School all year.
PROMOTION POLICY
Students will receive a grade each nine weeks for the courses of English language arts, math,
science, social studies, and connections classes. At the end of each semester, students will take an
exam in each of their academic classes. The semester exam will count 10% of the final semester
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grade. At year’s end, the two semester grades received for each course will be averaged to
determine a grade for the year. For a student to be promoted to the next grade level, he/she must
pass English language arts and math and three of the four academic classes.
PTO REQUIREMENTS
All certified educators at Rome Middle School are required to attend a total of five PTO nights this
school year. This is a Rome City Schools expectation. The list below contains the official PTO
Nights that faculty members may select or are required to attend:
PTO Nights: 8/17 Open House (Mandatory for all Certified Staff) 6:00- 7:00
9/14 PTO Chorus 6:00
11/16 PTO Grand Illusion 6:00
12/07 PTO Band/Chorus Concert 6:00
2/29 PTO Band Winter Concert 6:00
3/14 PTO Chorus LGPE Preview Concert 6:00
4/18 PTO 6th Grade Parent Night 6:00
4/25 PTO Chorus Night
5/02 7th Academic Honors Night (Mandatory for 7th grade teachers) 6:00
5/09 8th Academic Honors Night (Mandatory for 8th grade teachers) 6:00
Connections, ELL, and SPED must attend one of the Honors Nights
It is mandatory that all teachers attend Open House, 6th Grade Parent Night, and their Honors Night
Program. Teachers are required to attend two of the remaining dates.
PURCHASE ORDERS AND INVOICES
All teachers need to type their own Purchase Orders for central office instructional allotments. You
need to submit to the principal a working copy; he will initial and return it to you. You will return
the typed and working copy to him, and he will sign the typed copy and forward. Ms. McCann has
the forms, or they are on the computer in the library. The working copy for Special Education
Purchase Orders should be signed by the Department Chair.
The principal will approve no purchase order on items or services after the purchase. If a staff
member chooses to purchase something or place an order prior to the principal’s written approval,
the staff member may either pay for the item or service personally or return the items.
1. ATTENTION LINE(S)
Bill To: Mr. Steve Atha
Ship To: Person's name placing the order
2. AUTHORIZED BY
The Principal's signature should appear on this line on all purchase orders except textbook orders.
Dr. Buck’s signature is required on all state adopted textbook orders and the Principal's signature is
acceptable, but not necessary.
3. CATEGORY OF ACCOUNT
Check clearly the box for the account to which the order is to be charged. Special allotments should
be checked as OTHER and the name of the allotment typed on the blank line beside the box.
4. NO BACK ORDERS should be noted on any PO!
Special Education Orders:
Each special education and gifted teaching position may earn an IMM allotment.
Please make sure the teacher's name is on the Attention Line for Ship To:
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Bookkeeping requires this information.
All special education and gifted orders that are to be charged against the IMM allotment
should have the fourth (4th) box checked and IMM or Gifted noted immediately following.
All special education orders should be sent to the Director of Special Education and gifted
orders to the Pupil Personnel Director's office. They will then be forwarded to administrative
services for processing.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Student schedules may be changed only with administration’s prior approval. Teachers who see the
need for a schedule change should submit the request form to Mrs. Vincent. Parents and students
who see the need for a schedule change may also submit a request to Mrs. Vincent.
SCHOOL DANCES
(FACULTY SPONSORSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES)
STAFF NEEDS AND EVENTS
Please let the administration know of any special events or upsets that might be going on in the
personal lives of staff members.
STUDENT CHARGES, FEES, AND FINES The Georgia Board of Education is charged with providing free education for all Georgia students. The Quality Basic Education Act (QBE) provides that neither tuition nor fees may be charged for state-funded
courses. However, O.C.G.A. 20-2-133 of QBE provides that the Georgia Board of Education may establish
categories for which students may be expected to provide their own materials, supplies, or equipment.
All school systems will provide basic materials required to complete each course of study funded for credit
under QBE. Each student has the option of using basic materials provided by the school district or an
approved substitute at his/her own expense.
School systems may require students to supply materials basic to all courses, such as paper, pencils, crayons,
pens, etc. (No specific types or brands of materials may be required.) Any required materials above and
beyond these shall be provided by the school district.
School systems may require students to provide clothing appropriate for each course. A definition of such
clothing may be generic but not specific. Special safety equipment or clothing for any basic course shall be provided by the school system.
1. School dances must be held between 4 and 5:30 P.M.
2. Each team must have a representative at each dance. The sponsor of the dance is responsible
for additional chaperones.
3. Sponsors are responsible for supervising students waiting for rides home and must stay
until the last student has been picked up safely.
4. Chaperones must monitor student behavior by walking among the students.
5. All faculty members must chaperone at least one dance.
6. All faculty members should be thoroughly familiar with dance procedures per student
handbook.
7. Chaperones must assist with dismissal and remain on duty until dismissed by administrators.
8. Students not picked up within 15 minutes of the end of a dance cannot attend the next dance.
There will be no exceptions. 9. The sponsor is responsible for arranging clean up of the gym prior to 8:00 A.M. the
following Monday/school day.
10. There should always be ample light at all dances.
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For instrumental music programs, all school districts must adopt a basic list of instruments and/or equipment
that will be provided equitably to all students. However, students may rent or purchase their own instruments.
School systems may charge fees for extracurricular activities as long as charges are not made a condition of
attendance or credit within the normal day academic program. Examples of legitimate charges include but are not limited to the following:
Gate admissions
Student publications
Graduation fees (if participation is not required)
Replacement/repair costs for loss or abuse of school system property
Activity fees
A school system may charge students a reasonable fee for lost, damaged, or abused school system property.
Each local school system must ensure that the needs of students relative to this policy are addressed.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Each faculty member is responsible for knowing the information in the student handbook and
training the students on how to follow its contents.
STUDENT INSURANCE
Student insurance information will be provided for each homeroom teacher during pre-planning.
Please stress the importance of having some form of insurance. Student insurance must be turned
into the office on the forms provided. All instructions must be followed explicitly. Once the due date
is given to Ms. McCann by the insurance company, it must be adhered to without exception. No
insurance forms can be processed by the school after the date announced.
STUDENTS LEAVING CAMPUS
No student is allowed to leave the school grounds during the school day without specific permission
from the parent. Even with parent permission, this must be limited to doctor appointments. Students
must never be allowed to run errands during the school day for themselves, parents, or staff
members.
STUDENT WELFARE CHILD ABUSE NEGLECT
The State of Georgia requires by law that any principal, teacher, counselor, or other school
administrator report all cases of suspected child abuse of children under eighteen years of age. The
law requires the reporting of injuries or neglect of minors, provides immunity for those reporting in
good faith, and provides a penalty for violation of the law.
The school counselors shall be considered the appropriate local system personnel to make reports of
suspected child abuse and neglect to the Department of Family and Children Services of the county
in which the child lives (Georgia Code: 32-2111). The school counselors shall be the school liaisons
with protective services staff of the county's Department of Family and Children Services in relation
to the child's school adjustment and performance and shall take individual appropriate investigative
steps before finally reporting suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the county's Department
of Family and Children Services.
The education of school system personnel in the identification of child abuse and neglect shall rest
with the system and be coordinated by the school counselors.
In accordance with this law, the Superintendent shall establish the necessary rules and regulations.
LEGAL REF.: Georgia Laws, Section 74-111 ADOPTED: August 15, 1978
PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING SUSPENTED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
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1. The principal will be informed by the teacher, counselor, or school social worker of any
suspected case of child abuse or neglect.
2. A report will be made to the school counselor giving data concerning the alleged case. The Rome
City Schools referral form should be completed by the referring school at this time.
3. A telephone call is made immediately to Protective Services by the school counselor giving
pertinent information. A copy of the referral form will be given to the Protective Services worker if
it is requested.
4. A copy of the referral form is given to the Superintendent by the school counselor on every case
referred to Protective Services.
5. A copy of each referral will be filed by the school counselor, and the principal will keep a copy.
6. The principal, his designee, school social worker, or counselor will be present during the
interview when the Department of Family and Children Services Worker goes to the school.
*If the school counselor is not available to receive the referral, the school principal should make
the referral directly to the protective services unit of the Department of Family and Children
Services and follow the outlined procedures.
SUBSTITUTE FOLDERS
Substitute folders are to be filed in the office. These are to be used in emergencies when lesson plans
cannot be followed. Please turn in this folder to Mrs. Colvin by the end of the 1st week of school;
class rosters need to be updated throughout the year.
The following information must be in the folder:
1. Class rosters
2. Class schedule
3. Seating charts for each class
4. Lunch schedule
5. Duty assignments
6. Routine behavior expectations (absolutely no students in the hall for any reason)
7. Sample, generic worksheets that could be used if lesson plans were not available
8. Enough work for a 50-minute class
9. Copies of all emergency plans
SUPERINTENDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The principal will select a representative (teacher) to meet with the superintendent on a monthly
basis to discuss concerns and problems and to review suggestions. The person selected shall be a
representative other than one who has served previously. Beginning in October, the Committee will
meet on the Thursday following the monthly board meeting at 3:00 P.M. at the Rome City Schools
Central Office.
All superintendent's advisory questions and concerns must be submitted to our representative by
Monday, 4:00 P.M., before the meeting on Thursday.
SUPPLIES FROM OFFICE
Ms. McCann will be happy to get you supplies that you need. She cannot, however, do this on a
walk-in basis since she has office tasks and responsibilities she is constantly performing.
Please get paper, forms, etc. during your planning time rather than sending a student for items. Only
office staff, counselors, and administrators are to be in the storage room across from the principal’s
office.
We are not able to sell stamps to staff members.
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TARDINESS
Students should be in their desks at the time designated by your team at the beginning of class.
Please have a sponge or warm-up (Do Now) activity on the board each day. With the exception of 1st
period, if students do not have a pass for their tardiness, DO NOT SEND THEM TO THE OFFICE
TO GET ONE. You should mark them for an unexcused tardy and then follow the discipline
guidelines for tardiness.
TEACHER TELEPHONE USAGE
Teachers are not to place or to receive telephone calls in their classrooms during instructional time.
This includes the use of personal cell phones. At no time should a teacher use a cell phone while
supervising students (during class time, transitions, lunch, after-school activities). This is a
safety issue.
TEXTBOOKS
Be sure textbooks are issued immediately to students not owing money to the school. All students,
except those owing money, must have access to textbooks in those classes which have been
identified by the Board. If you have questions regarding textbooks, please see Dr. Vincent.
VISITORS
Security concerns are very much a priority at Rome Middle School. A tragedy can happen in our
town just as it could happen in a large urban setting if we don't limit access to our facility. With this
in mind, we will adhere to the following procedures for having visitors in Rome Middle School.
First and foremost, every faculty and staff member at Rome Middle School is a guardian of our
campus. It is everyone’s responsibility to help ensure safety and security for our students.
When the outside doors are open for class change, do not let anyone other than Rome Middle
School students into our building. All people must come in the front door and through the front
office. NO EXCEPTIONS. This means salesmen, friends, spouses, and children. ALL PEOPLE.
All visitors must check in at the front office, verbally let a secretary know why they are here, and
whom they wish to see. They must then sign the register and state, in writing, the time, reason for
visit, and person they are seeing. They must receive and wear a visitor's nametag and sign out the
time when they leave. This includes lunch visits as well.
If you see someone in the building who you do not know, please ask the person if you can help
him or her. If you cannot determine why they are here, please contact the office right away.
Every visitor must wear a visitor’s nametag.
All outside doors, except the front office, will be locked throughout the school day. They will be
opened during the class changes by the teachers who are on duty at those outside doors. At the
end of every class change, the teacher on duty will close the doors and ensure they are locked.
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THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS
Effective October 15, 2009 505-6-.01 THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS (1) Introduction. The Code of Ethics for Educators defines the professional behavior of educators in Georgia and serves as a guide to ethical conduct. The Professional Standards Commission has adopted standards that represent the conduct generally accepted by the education profession. The code defines unethical conduct justifying disciplinary sanction and provides guidance for protecting the health, safety and general welfare of students and educators, and assuring the citizens of Georgia a degree of accountability within the education profession. (2) Definitions (a) “Certificate” refers to any teaching, service, or leadership certificate, license, or permit issued by authority of the Professional Standards Commission. (b) “Educator” is a teacher, school or school system administrator, or other education personnel who holds a certificate issued by the Professional Standards Commission and persons who have applied for but have not yet received a certificate. For the purposes of the Code of Ethics for Educators, “educator” also refers to paraprofessionals, aides, and substitute teachers. (c) “Student” is any individual enrolled in the state’s public or private schools from preschool through grade 12 or any individual under the age of 18. For the purposes of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct for Educators, the enrollment period for a graduating student ends on August 31 of the year of graduation. (d) “Complaint” is any written and signed statement from a local board, the state board, or one or more individual residents of this state filed with the Professional Standards Commission alleging that an educator has breached one or more of the standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators. A “complaint” will be deemed a request to investigate. (e) “Revocation” is the invalidation of any certificate held by the educator. (f) “Denial” is the refusal to grant initial certification to an applicant for a certificate. (g) “Suspension” is the temporary invalidation of any certificate for a period of time specified by the Professional Standards Commission. (h) “Reprimand” admonishes the certificate holder for his or her conduct. The reprimand cautions that further unethical conduct will lead to a more severe action. (i) “Warning” warns the certificate holder that his or her conduct is unethical. The warning cautions that further unethical conduct will lead to a more severe action. (j) “Monitoring” is the quarterly appraisal of the educator’s conduct by the Professional Standards Commission through contact with the educator and his or her employer. As a condition of monitoring, an educator may be required to submit a criminal background check (GCIC). The Commission specifies the length of the monitoring period. (k) “No Probable Cause” is a determination by the Professional Standards Commission that, after a preliminary investigation, either no further action need be taken or no cause exists to recommend disciplinary action. 505-6-.02 3) Standards (a) Standard 1: Legal Compliance - An educator shall abide by federal, state, and local laws and statutes. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to the commission or conviction of a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude; of any other criminal offense involving the manufacture, distribution, trafficking, sale, or possession of a controlled substance or marijuana as provided for in Chapter 13 of Title 16; or of any other sexual offense as provided for in Code Section 16-6-1 through 16-6-17, 16-6-20, 16-6-22.2, or 16-12-100; or any other laws applicable to the profession. As used herein, conviction includes a finding or verdict of guilty, or
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a plea of nolo contendere, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought; a situation where first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; and a situation where an adjudication of guilt or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge or the charge was otherwise disposed of in a similar manner in any jurisdiction. (b) Standard 2: Conduct with Students - An educator shall always maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the classroom. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. committing any act of child abuse, including physical and verbal abuse; 2. committing any act of cruelty to children or any act of child endangerment; 3. committing any sexual act with a student or soliciting such from a student; 4. engaging in or permitting harassment of or misconduct toward a student that would violate a state or federal law; 5. soliciting, encouraging, or consummating an inappropriate written, verbal, electronic, or physical relationship with a student; 6. furnishing tobacco, alcohol, or illegal/unauthorized drugs to any student; or 7. failing to prevent the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs by students who are under the educator’s supervision (including but not limited to at the educator’s residence or any other private setting). (c) Standard 3: Alcohol or Drugs - An educator shall refrain from the use of alcohol or illegal or unauthorized drugs during the course of professional practice. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. being on school premises or at a school-related activity while under the influence of, possessing, using, or consuming illegal or unauthorized drugs; and 2. being on school premises or at a school-related activity involving students while under the influence of, possessing, or consuming alcohol. A school-related activity includes, but is not limited to, any activity sponsored by the school or school system (booster clubs, parent-teacher organizations, or any activity designed to enhance the school curriculum i.e. Foreign Language trips, etc). (d) Standard 4: Honesty - An educator shall exemplify honesty and integrity in the course of professional practice. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to, falsifying, misrepresenting or omitting: 505-6-.02 1. professional qualifications, criminal history, college or staff development credit and/or degrees, academic award, and employment history; 2. information submitted to federal, state, local school districts and other governmental agencies; 3. information regarding the evaluation of students and/or personnel; 4. reasons for absences or leaves; 5. information submitted in the course of an official inquiry/investigation; and 6. information submitted in the course of professional practice. (e) Standard 5: Public Funds and Property - An educator entrusted with public funds and property shall honor that trust with a high level of honesty, accuracy, and responsibility. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. misusing public or school-related funds; 2. failing to account for funds collected from students or parents; 3. submitting fraudulent requests or documentation for reimbursement of expenses or for pay (including fraudulent or purchased degrees, documents, or coursework); 4. co-mingling public or school-related funds with personal funds or checking accounts; and5. using school property without the approval of the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee. (f) Standard 6: Remunerative Conduct - An educator shall maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents, patrons, or businesses when accepting gifts, gratuities, favors, and additional compensation. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. soliciting students or parents of students to purchase equipment, supplies, or services from the educator or to participate in activities that financially benefit the educator unless approved by the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee; 2. accepting gifts from vendors or potential vendors for personal use or gain where there may be the appearance of a conflict of interest; 3. tutoring students assigned to the educator for remuneration unless approved by the local board of education/governing board or authorized designee; and 4. coaching, instructing, promoting athletic camps, summer leagues, etc. that involves students in an educator’s school system and from whom the educator receives remuneration unless approved by the local board of
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education/governing board or authorized designee. These types of activities must be in compliance with all rules and regulations of the Georgia High School Association. 505-6-.02 (g) Standard 7: Confidential Information - An educator shall comply with state and federal laws and state school board policies relating to the confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material and other information. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. sharing of confidential information concerning student academic and disciplinary records, health and medical information, family status and/or income, and assessment/testing results unless disclosure is required or permitted by law; 2. sharing of confidential information restricted by state or federal law; 3. violation of confidentiality agreements related to standardized testing including copying or teaching identified test items, publishing or distributing test items or answers, discussing test items, violating local school system or state directions for the use of tests or test items, etc.; and 4. violation of other confidentiality agreements required by state or local policy. (h) Standard 8: Abandonment of Contract - An educator shall fulfill all of the terms and obligations detailed in the contract with the local board of education or education agency for the duration of the contract. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. abandoning the contract for professional services without prior release from the contract by the employer, and 2. willfully refusing to perform the services required by a contract. (i) Standard 9: Required Reports - An educator shall file reports of a breach of one or more of the standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators, child abuse (O.C.G.A. §19-7-5), or any other required report. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. failure to report all requested information on documents required by the Commission when applying for or renewing any certificate with the Commission; 2. failure to make a required report of a violation of one or more standards of the Code of Ethics for educators of which they have personal knowledge as soon as possible but no later than ninety (90) days from the date the educator became aware of an alleged breach unless the law or local procedures require reporting sooner; and 3. failure to make a required report of any violation of state or federal law soon as possible but no later than ninety (90) days from the date the educator became aware of an alleged breach unless the law or local procedures require reporting sooner. These reports include but are not limited to: murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, kidnapping, any sexual offense, any sexual exploitation of a minor, any offense involving a controlled substance and any abuse of a child if an educator has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused. (j) Standard 10: Professional Conduct - An educator shall demonstrate conduct that follows generally recognized professional standards and preserves the dignity and integrity of the teaching profession. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to any conduct that impairs and/or diminishes the certificate holder’s ability to function professionally in his or her employment position, or behavior or conduct that is detrimental to the health, welfare, discipline, or morals of students. 505-6-.02 (k) Standard 11: Testing - An educator shall administer state-mandated assessments fairly and ethically. Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 1. committing any act that breaches Test Security; and 2. compromising the integrity of the assessment. (4) Reporting (a) Educators are required to report a breach of one or more of the Standards in the Code of Ethics for Educators as soon as possible but no later than ninety (90) days from the date the educator became aware of an alleged breach unless the law or local procedures require reporting sooner. Educators should be aware of legal requirements and local policies and procedures for reporting unethical conduct. Complaints filed with the Professional Standards Commission must be in writing and must be signed by the complainant (parent, educator, personnel director, superintendent, etc.). (b) The Commission notifies local and state officials of all disciplinary actions. In addition, suspensions and revocations are reported to national officials, including the NASDTEC Clearinghouse. (5) Disciplinary Action
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(a) The Professional Standards Commission is authorized to suspend, revoke, or deny certificates, to issue a reprimand or warning, or to monitor the educator’s conduct and performance after an investigation is held and notice and opportunity for a hearing are provided to the certificate holder. Any of the following grounds shall be considered cause for disciplinary action against the holder of a certificate: 1. unethical conduct as outlined in The Code of Ethics for Educators, Standards 1-10 (PSC Rule 505-6-.01); 2. disciplinary action against a certificate in another state on grounds consistent with those specified in the Code of Ethics for Educators, Standards 1-10 (PSC Rule 505-6-.01); 3. order from a court of competent jurisdiction or a request from the Department of Human Resources that the certificate should be suspended or the application for certification should be denied for non-payment of child support (O.C.G.A. §19-6-28.1 and §19-11-9.3); 4. notification from the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation that the educator is in default and not in satisfactory repayment status on a student loan guaranteed by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation (O.C.G.A. §20-3-295); 5. suspension or revocation of any professional license or certificate; 6. violation of any other laws and rules applicable to the profession; and 7. any other good and sufficient cause that renders an educator unfit for employment as an educator. (b) An individual whose certificate has been revoked, denied, or suspended may not serve as a volunteer or be employed as an educator, paraprofessional, aide, substitute teacher or in any other position during the period of his or her revocation, suspension or denial for a violation of The Code of Ethics. The superintendent and the superintendent’s designee for certification shall be 505-6-.02 responsible for assuring that an individual whose certificate has been revoked, denied, or suspended is not employed or serving in any capacity in their district. Both the superintendent and the superintendent’s designee must hold GaPSC certification. Authority O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200; 20-2-981 through 20-2-984.5
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MORNING DUTY SCHEDULE
2015-16 LOCATION MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
GYM ADMINISTRATOR
ON DUTY:
CHRISTIAN
Dyer
Dunagan
Nkengbeza
Wolfe
Guyant
Stinson
Cousins
Denard
Kennedy
Addison
Roberts
Williams, W
Smith, B.
Hester
Speece
GYM LOBBY Deese Williams, P Parker Peck Dixon
OUTSIDE THE
CORRIDOR
NEAR THE
DENALI TEAM
Foy Bell Fuller O’Neil Galloway
CAFETERIA ADMINISTRATOR
ON DUTY: Vincent
Mangrum
Woodrow
Hamby
Thornton
Holmes
Stuart
Knight
Stansell
Derck
Edelkind
Purser
Freels
Wilkins
Mulkey
8TH GRADE
T-AREA & RR Robinson Ray, C Goodson Caldwell Carles
CAR
RIDERS/BUS
AREA ADMINISTRATOR
ON DUTY: EPPS
Evans
Hall, H
Carr
Stowers
Dodd
Freeman
Hall, K Sorrells
Burrier
Ballantine
Hatcher
Talley
Ray, D.
Sikes
GRADE LEVEL
AM PLANNING 7th ELA
7th ELA
7th SS
New Teachers
8th ELA
7th Math
8th Science
8th ELA
7th Science
8th Math
8th SS
* Teachers on duty in the gym lobby or the 8th grade T area must remain on duty until all students have transitioned
to homeroom or first period.
* Teachers on duty in the gym or cafeteria need to assist with dismissal.
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LUNCH DUTY 2015-16 1st Semester Daily: 1st Lunch: Hester
2nd Lunch: A – O’Neil B – Carr C – Addison
A – Burrier B – Thornton C – Parker
3rd Lunch: A – NKengbeza B – Kennedy C – Sikes
A – Williams B – Cousins C – Stowers
ISS Lunch Duty: Stansell
2nd Semester Daily:
1st Lunch: Hester
2nd Lunch: A – NKengbeza B – Kennedy C – Sikes
A – Williams B – Cousins C – Stowers
3rd Lunch: A – O’Neil B – Carr C – Addison
A – Burrier B – Thornton C – Parker
ISS Lunch Duty: Stansell
Point A – Lunch Line 1 (left line looking at the menu boards). Teachers are responsible for
keeping the line straight and orderly. After the last student in the line receives food, one teacher
will circulate and monitor the left side of the cafeteria, and the other teacher will monitor the left
side restrooms.
Point B – Lunch Line 2 (middle line). Teachers are responsible for keeping the line straight and
orderly. After the last student in the line receives food, these two teachers will circulate and
monitor the middle of the cafeteria, one on the wall side and one on the cash register side.
Point C – Lunch Line 3 (right line looking at the menu boards). Teachers are responsible for
keeping the line straight and orderly. After the last student in the line receives food, one teacher
will circulate and monitor the right side of the cafeteria, and the other teacher will monitor the
right side restrooms.
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AFTERNOON DUTY SCHEDULE 2015-16
AFTERNOON DUTY (Daily for Entire Year)
Bus Ramp T Areas Cafeteria Media Center Car Riders
Epps
Freeman
Guyant
Stuart Speece
Johnson
Conn. by Art – Derck
Conn. by Stowers – Dixon
7th Grade T – Goodson
8th Grade T – Denard
Talley
Christian
Clarke-Daniel
Bosworth
Vincent
Sorrells
Fuller
Hyde
Roberts
Bus Numbers: Edelkind/D. Ray (One covers classes, and one covers PA system.)
AFTERNOON DUTY (Homeroom Days Only)
Bus Ramp T Areas Cafeteria Media Center Car Riders
Epps
Kennedy
Carr
Hester
Speece
Cousins
Sikes
Johnson
Conn. by Art – Bell; Burrier
Conn. by Stowers –
Addison; Stowers
7th Grade T – Goodson;
Hall, H
8th Grade T – O’Neil;
Hamby
Nkengbeza
Stinson
Dunagan
One teacher
on each side
of the
cafeteria.
Christian
Clarke-Daniel
Bosworth
Vincent
Galloway
Roberts
Parker
Stansell
Thornton
Williams, W
Woodrow
Hydi
Bus Numbers: Edelkind/D. Ray (One covers classes, and one covers PA system.)
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MORNING DOUBLE DUTY SCHEDULE
2015-2016 LOCATION MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
GYM ADMINISTRATOR
ON DUTY:
CHRISTIAN
Dyer
Dunagan
Nkengbeza
B. Smith
Hester
Speece
Wolfe
Guyant
Stinson
Dyer
Dunagan
Nkengbeza
Cousins
Denard
Kennedy
Wolfe
Guyant
Stinson
Addison
Roberts
Williams, W
Cousins
Denard
Kennedy
Smith, B.
Hester
Speece
Addison
Roberts
Williams, W
GYM LOBBY Deese
Dixon
Williams, P
Deese
Parker
Williams, P
Peck
Parker
Dixon
Peck
OUTSIDE THE
CORRIDOR
NEAR THE
DENALI TEAM
Foy
Galloway
Bell
Foy
Fuller
Bell
O’Neil
Fuller
Galloway
O’Neil
CAFETERIA ADMINISTRATOR
ON DUTY: TEEMS
Mangrum
Woodrow
Freels
Wilkins
Mulkey
Hamby
Thornton
Holmes
Mangrum
Woodrow
Stuart
Knight
Stansell
Hamby
Thornton
Holmes
Derck
Edelkind
Purser
Stuart
Knight
Stansell
Freels
Wilkins
Mulkey
Derck
Edelkind
Purser
8TH GRADE
T-AREA & RR
Robinson
Carles
Ray, C
Robinson
Goodson
Ray, C
Caldwell
Goodson
Carles
Caldwell
CAR
RIDERS/BUS
AREA ADMINISTRATOR
ON DUTY: EPPS
Evans
Hall, H
Mincey
Talley
D.Ray
Sikes
Carr
Stowers
Dodd
Evans
Hall, H
Mincey
Freeman
Hall, K
Sorrells
Carr
Stowers
Dodd
Burrier
Ballantine
Hatcher
Freeman
Hall, K
Sorrells
Talley
D.Ray
Sikes
Burrier
Ballantine
Hatcher
GRADE LEVEL
AM PLANNING 7th ELA
7th ELA
7th SS
New Teachers
8th ELA
7th Math
8th Science
8th ELA
7th Science
8th Math
8th SS
