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2013-14 Parent Handbook
W EST M ILLBROOK M IDDLE S CHOOL
Kelly Am an, Principal
8115 STRICKLAND ROAD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27615
PHO NE : 919.870.4050
FA X : 919.870.4064
August 2013
Dear West Millbrook Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2013-14 school year! Middle school is an exciting time and we look forward to sharing in your
child’s middle school experience.
The West Millbrook Middle School Parent Handbook is a new publication this year, designed just for parents. This
informative handbook incorporates essential information for middle school parents, including school policies and
procedures and a calendar highlighting events throughout our school year.
Make note of important dates for this school year. Fall Open House/Meet the Teacher Night for 7th and 8th graders
will be held on September 12. The annual Cookies & Conversation for 6th graders will be October 10, 2013. We
have 6 early release days this year: September 27, October 18, November 8, January 17, February 14 and March 7.
West Millbrook has an active and vibrant PTA that supports every facet of our school. The WMMS Athletic
Boosters is a parent organization that supports our student-athletes and athletic programs. I encourage you to join
both organizations. Parent involvement is critical in middle school and students need to know their parents support
their educational endeavors!
Each student at West Millbrook will receive an agenda at the start of the school year. Help your child create a
distraction free place to complete homework and review the agenda regularly. The teachers, counselors and
administrators at West Millbrook want to partner with parents to ensure that all students succeed academically and
grow emotionally and socially this year.
Welcome to the 2013-14 school year. Let’s make it a great one!
Sincerely,
Kelly Aman
Principal
Teacher Work Day
19
Teacher Work Day
18
25
20
12
11
Volleyball Tryouts
Girls Soccer Tryouts
Cheerleading Tryouts
Student Grade Level
Meeting
Football Tryouts
Volleyball Tryouts
Girls Soccer Tryouts
Cheerleading Tryouts
First Day of School
Football Tryouts
7pm PTA Meeting
28
27
Football Tryouts
Teacher Work Day
(8:30-12)Catapult
Camp
21
14
7
31
Wed
26
13
(11-2)Leadership
Luncheon
6
5
4
30
Tue
29
Mon
28
Sun
August
Student Grade Level
Meeting
Cheerleading Tryouts
Girls Soccer Tryouts
Volleyball Tryouts
Football Tryouts
29
Teacher Work Day
22
Hospitality Back to
School Breakfast
30
Teacher Work Day
23
Teacher Work Day
16
8:30AM New Comers
Camp
9
2
Fri
15
8
August 1
Thu
31
24
17
10
3
Sat
Principal
Assistant Principal 6th
Assistant Principal 7th
Assistant Principal 8th
IRT/Testing Coordinator
Lead Secretary/Payroll
Data Manager
Bookkeeper
Receptionist
6th Grade Counselor
7th Grade Counselor
8th Grade Counselor
School Social Worker
School Psychologist
Speech Pathologist
School Nurse
SRO
Kelly Aman870-4050
Donyea Daniels870-4056
Christie Patrone518-0124
Janet Frazier 870-4055
Caroline Hartsell676-5019
Angela Cooper870-4058
Elizabeth Smith870-4054
Erica Gorham870-4115
Dawn Funderburk870-4050
Dawn Clark870-4063
Robert Wishon870-4057
Rae Kelly870-4059
Rhonda Greene870-4060
Kim Getty518-0070
Susan Betancourt518-4050
Alicia Bennett870-4070
Gerod Ruffin518-0125
ADMINISTRATIVE & SCHOOL COUNSELING STAFF
ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL
The mission of West Millbrook Middle School is to
provide an educational environment where all are
challenged to achieve their full potential and accept
responsibility for their own learning.
WEST MILLBROOK
MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION
The Parent Request and Physician Order for Medication Form
(1702) is completed and in possession of school officials.
A student accident insurance program is available to all students at
the beginning of the school year on a voluntary basis. Applications
are available from homeroom teachers. Completed applications and
premiums are to be mailed directly to the insurance company.
INSURANCE
If your child receives a minor injury at school, we will administer
first aid and attempt to contact you concerning the injury. Staff
members have received training on proper procedures for handling
minor incidents. Please be certain we have several emergency
numbers on file and update as needed.
IF YOUR CHILD IS HURT AT SCHOOL
A school staff member will give no medication, including aspirin, to
any student. If a doctor prescribes medicine to be taken during the
school day, the student MUST bring the medicine to the office before
school with a medical form signed by a doctor. The student will
return to the office at the appropriate time to receive the medication.
All medication must be kept in the main office and dispensed by
designated personnel.
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If medication is necessary for a student’s well-being and ability to
function in school and cannot be scheduled outside the school day,
school officials may administer the medication if one of the two
following criteria is met:
HEALTH SERVICES
Guidance services are provided for all students at West Millbrook.
These services include assisting with problems during the regular
school day, planning for future education, and monitoring each
student’s social and academic progress. Appointments with a
guidance counselor may be made by filling out an appointment
request form and returning it to the grade level counselor. Students
must have a signed note signed by their teacher if going to the
Guidance Office during the school day.
GUIDANCE SERVICES
1
2
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
Mind Mtg
7pm PTA Mtg
6th Grade Parent Night
Football vs Zebulon@Home
30
29
Football@Heritage
25
Soccer@Zebulon
Builders Club Mtg
Volleyball@Zebulon
3
Student Council Mtg
Volleyball vs
Heritage@WMMS
Soccer vs Heritage@WMMS
26
Builders Club-1st Mtg
Volleyball @ WFR
Soccer @ WFR
Odyssey of the
Mind:Paper Due
19
Dance Company Auditions
Student Council Mtg
Fall Open House/Meet the
Teacher
Catalog Fundraiser Kickoff
7:45AM Interest Meeting for
Potential Beta Club Members
12
Fall Individual Pictures
Character Ed Lunch
24
Thu
Builders Club Interest Meeting
5
Football vs WFR at home
18
Dance Company Auditions
Odyssey of the Minds
Interest Meeting-6th Period
7:45AM Beta Club MeetingMedia Center
Fall Sport Pictures
11
Catalog Fundraiser Orders
Due
23
22
17
10
Wed
8am Basketball Interest
Meeting
4
3:30-5 Odyssey of the Mind
Mtg
16
15
Tue
Cheerleading Tryouts
3
Beta Club Application
Deadline
9
8
Mon
2
Holiday: Labor Day
Sun
1
September
Fri
4
Early Release
6th Grade Truck Fair
27
20
13
Teacher Work Day
6
5
28
21
14
7
Sat
September 27, 2013
October 18, 2013
November 8, 2013
January 17, 2014
February 14, 2014
March 7, 2014
EARLY RELEASE DATES
Quarter
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Date
9/23-9/27
12/2-12/6
2/18-2/21
5/5-5/9
Date
11/4
1/28
4/11
TBA
REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION DATES
Quarter
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
INTERIM PROGRESS REPORTS
HONOR ROLL
Our PTA sponsors a breakfast for A Honor Roll at the end of
each nine-week grading period. The Honor Roll is published in
the P.T.A. Newsletter each nine-week grading period.
AWARDS ASSEMBLY
Eighth, Seventh, and Sixth Grade Awards assemblies are held at
the end of the school year. Awards are presented in a variety of
areas.
year. Distribution dates are found below. Report cards for all
grade levels will reflect conduct grades assigned by each teacher.
CHARACTER EDUCATION LUNCHEON
GRADING SCALE
The grading scale below is used on all report cards for all
instructional programs:
A93 – 100Excellent
B85 – 92 Above Average
C77 – 84Average
D 76 – 70Below Average
FBelow 70Unacceptable
REPORT CARDS
Students will receive report cards every nine-weeks. Students
carry report cards home for each grading period except the final
report card, which is mailed home after school is out for the
A character trait is recognized each month. Each grade
level/team selects student representatives to receive the monthly
award and attend the luncheon sponsored by PTA.
Recognized Character Traits
Courage
Good Judgment
Integrity
Kindness
Perseverance
Respect
Responsibility
Self-Discipline
GRADING AND REPORTS
Recognized Character Traits
Courage
Good Judgment
Integrity
Kindness
Perseverance
Respect
Responsibility
Self-Discipline
GRADING AND REPORTS
GRADING SCALE
The grading scale below is used on all report cards for all
instructional programs:
A93 – 100Excellent
B85 – 92 Above Average
C77 – 84Average
D 76 – 70Below Average
FBelow 70Unacceptable
REPORT CARDS
A character trait is recognized each month. Each grade
level/team selects student representatives to receive the monthly
award and attend the luncheon sponsored by PTA.
Students will receive report cards every nine-weeks. Students
carry report cards home for each grading period except the final
CHARACTER EDUCATION LUNCHEON
report card, which is mailed home after school is out for the
year. Distribution dates are found below. Report cards for all
grade levels will reflect conduct grades assigned by each teacher.
Eighth, Seventh, and Sixth Grade Awards assemblies are held at
the end of the school year. Awards are presented in a variety of
areas.
HONOR ROLL
Our PTA sponsors a breakfast for A Honor Roll at the end of
each nine-week grading period. The Honor Roll is published in
the P.T.A. Newsletter each nine-week grading period.
AWARDS ASSEMBLY
Date
11/4
1/28
4/11
TBA
REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION DATES
Quarter
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Date
9/23-9/27
12/2-12/6
2/18-2/21
5/5-5/9
INTERIM PROGRESS REPORTS
Quarter
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
EARLY RELEASE DATES
September 27, 2013
October 18, 2013
November 8, 2013
January 17, 2014
February 14, 2014
March 7, 2014
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27
Teacher Work Day
21
20
8AM Boys Basketball
Interest Mtg
6-7:30 So Your Child is
a 7th Grader? Parent
Night
29
Football@Wakefield
Volleyball vs Leesville@Home
Soccer vs Leesville@Home
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
Spirit Week BeginsHalloween
Builders Club Mtg
31
Football@Leesville
Dance Ticket Sales
Volleyball vs Wakefield@Home
Soccer vs Wakefield@Home
Student Council Mtg
24
30
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
Dance Ticket Sales
3:30 Step Team
Interest Mtg
23
Character Ed Lunch
Builders Club Mtg
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
22
7PM(line up 6:40) Beta Club
Inductions
8:15AM Beta Club
Forms & Fee Due
7pm PTA Mtg
17
Book Fair
Volleyball@Durant
Soccer@Durant
Spirit Week
Girls Basketball
Interest Mtg
1
Dance Ticket
Sales
5:30-7:30 Dance
25
Early Release
18
Book Fair
Math Counts
Paper Due
Make up & Club Pictures
5:30-7pm Cookies &
Conversation-Parent Night
Fall Frenzy
11
4
Fri
Student Council Mtg
10
16
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
Book Fair
Football vs
Durant@WMMS
7:45am Beta Club
Mtg
9
Builders Club Mtg
Volleyball@Zebulon
Soccer@Zebulon
3
Thu
15
Book Fair
Book Fair
Columbus Day
7pm 8th Grade Parents
Part I: Taking Flight
Math Counts Interest
Mtg
14
8
7
6th Grade Parent
Night
Football vs
Zebulon@Home
2
Wed
Catalog Fundraiser
Orders Due
Tue
October 1
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
Mon
Beta Club Application
Deadline
30
13
6
29
Sun
October
2
26
19
12
5
Sat
Athletic Director
Sports Safety Technician
Band
Baseball (Head Coach)
Baseball (Asst. Coach)
Basketball – Boys
Basketball – Girls
BETA Club
Builder’s Club
Cheerleading
Dance Company
Football (Head Coach)
Football (Asst. Coach)
Football (Asst. Coach)
Student Mentor Program
Student Mentor Program
Student Mentor Program
Odyssey of the Minds
Math Counts
Student Council
Orchestra
Softball
Step Team
Step Team
Soccer (Girls and Boys)
Track (Girls)
Track (Boys)
Volleyball (Girls)
Yearbook
Heidi Sue Ross
Chad Navin
Dawn Clark
Hyacinth Hunt
Stefanie Hanne
Rachel Huber
Chris Devito
Ronald Miterko
Daniel Calhoun
Ronald Miterko
Julie Oliver
Jason Redmond
Ron Miterko
Ron Miterko
Seketta Brown
Diane Walters
Kelly Cloak
Theresa Brock
Amanda Maxwell
Chad Navin
Robert Jackson
Roland Stokes
Donyea Daniels
Dawn Clark
Rhonda Greene
Betsy Nay
Age policy: shall not participate if he/she becomes 15
years of age on or before August 31, 2013.
Academic and attendance requirements: see WCPSS
student handbook.
Receive a medical examination once every 365 days.
Purchase regular school accident insurance or present an
insurance waiver form signed by parents or guardian.
Insurance information must be on file at the school.
Softball
Baseball
Spring:
Boys’ Soccer
Girls’ & Boys’ Track
Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball
Cheerleading
Winter:
Girls’ Soccer
Cheerleading
Football
Volleyball
Fall:
SPORT SEASONS
4. When an athlete is suspended or is actively serving in the
Alternative Learning Center, he/she may not participate
(practice or play) in any athletic event.
3. An ineligible player may not participate (practice or play).
2. Students who are not performing academically will be subject to
loss of privileges by coaches, athletic director, and/or
administration.
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1. To be eligible for tryouts, practice, or participation in
interscholastic athletic contests, a player must meet all
eligibility requirements:
GENERAL REGULATIONS:
Students interested in participating in athletics in the 2013-2014
school year should familiarize themselves with the following
general regulations, academic and attendance requirements, and
athletic policies.
The Wake County Public School System and West Millbrook Middle
School sponsor a variety of activities and clubs for all students enrolled in
secondary school.
For more information regarding eligibility
requirements, please refer to the WCPSS Parent/Student Handbook.
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Volleyball@EMMS
24
6pm PTA Mtg
Food Drive
Food Drive
Thanksgiving Break
26
Hospitality Pie
Buffet
Food Drive
Food Drive
27
Food Drive
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
20
Food Drive
25
Food Drive
Character Ed Lunch
7pm Beginning
Strings/Band
Concert
19
18
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
Food Drive
17
7:45AM Beta Club
Mtg
Boys Basketball
Tryouts
Boys Basketball
Tryouts
13
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
Spirit Week
6
12
11
10
Holiday: Veteran's Day
Football: BOB @
MHS
Soccer@EMMS
Spirit Week
Spirit Week
Pep rally
5
4
Daylight
Savings Time
Ends
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
Food Drive
Food Drive
Thanksgiving Break
Food Drive
Thanksgiving
28
Food Drive
Student Council
Winter Sports Pictures
Thanksgiving Break
Food Drive
29
Food Drive
3:20-4:30 Welcome to Beta
Club Pizza Party/Shoebox
Project
22
A Honor Roll Breakfast
Boys Basketball Tryouts
21
PEPs Due
15
Early Release
8
Builders Club Mtg
14
Student Council
7
Halloween
Spirit Week Begins
Volleyball vs Leesville@Home Girls Basketball Interest
Mtg
Soccer vs Leesville@Home
Spirit Week
Builders Club Mtg
November 1
31
Fri
Football@Leesville
Thu
30
Wed
3
29
Tue
28
Mon
27
Sun
November
30
23
16
9
2
Sat
Math Counts
Odyssey of the Mind
Step Team
Student Council
meets weekly after school. Company members learn, practice, and refine
their dance skills while working to create larger dance pieces. These
students have the opportunity to then perform at events throughout the
school year, including Fall Frenzy, March Madness, and the
Winter/Spring Dance concerts. Students must audition to be a part of the
Dance Company. Auditions are held in September.
DANCE COMPANY: Dance Company is a performing group that
BUILDER’S CLUB: West Millbrook’s Builder’s Club is an
organization for middle school students sponsored by the International
Kiwanis Club. It is for students who want to take positive, constructive
action to build a better world for themselves and others while having a
good time.
requirement for membership (3.5 GPA) for 7th and 8th grade students.
Past activities include ushering and assisting with student orientation,
helping out on Career Day, and contributing to Holiday Hugs.
BETA CLUB: Beta Club is a service organization with an academic
It is the parent’s responsibility to pick up students at the designated
time from any extra-curricular activity. Failure to do so may result
in the student being excluded from future events. Wake County
provides activity buses for students who are involved in approved
after-school activities. Students who are not performing
academically will be subject to loss of privileges by coaches,
athletic director, and/or administration.
The Wake County Public School System’s “Code of Student
Conduct” and West Millbrook’s rules govern student behavior
during all after-school activities just as during the regular school
day. Students may be barred from participating in or attending any
or all extra-curricular activities because of inappropriate behavior.
Beta Club
Builder’s Club
Dance Company
Helping Hands Club
Yearbook
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS/GROUPS
Additional clubs may be added throughout the school year.
YEARBOOK: The West Millbrook Yearbook is published each year by
a team of students along with a faculty advisor. This publication
requires determination to meet deadlines, along with a desire to improve
photography skills.
President: Izzee Akers
Vice President: Hannah Willard
8th Grade Secretary: Julia Vandermel
7th Grade Secretary: Axel Kjellbert
Treasurer: Abraham Weinstein
Sergeant at Arms: Sam Horne
2013-14 Student Council Officers
STUDENT COUNCIL: The West Millbrook Middle School Student
Council is a strong, active student organization. Its members and
officers are selected by students to represent them. Throughout the
school year, the Student Council, working with the advisors, sponsors a
variety of activities in which all students can participate.
STEP TEAM: At West Millbrook Middle School, students at grades 6 8 are able to showcase their dance skills by becoming a member of the
school's Step Team. The Step Team combines sounds and beats, body
movement, rhythmic foot stomping, and hand clapping to create dance
routines called, 'Steppin.' During the school year, the group performs at
different events such as, pep rallies and athletic games. All active
members must maintain good academic and behavior standing in school.
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND: The Odyssey of the Mind teaches
students to learn creative problem-solving methods while having fun in
the process. By tapping into creativity, and through encouraging
imaginative paths to problem-solving, students learn skills that will
provide them with the ability to solve problems -- great and small -- for a
lifetime. The Odyssey of the Mind teaches students how to think
divergently by providing open-ended problems that appeal to a wide
range of interests. Students learn how to identify challenges and to think
creatively to solve those problems. The creative problem-solving process
rewards thinking "outside of the box."
MATH COUNTS: MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment club and
competition program that promotes middle school mathematics
achievement. MATHCOUNTS builds math skills, promotes logical
thinking and sharpens students' analytical abilities. Consisting of fun
and creative problems that promote critical-thinking and problemsolving skills, the MATHCOUNTS competitions have written and oral
rounds, as well as individual and team components
29
22
15
8
1
Sun
7pm PTA Mtg
Wed
31
Christmas Break
Christmas Break
Christmas Break
Christmas Break
30
24
New Year's Day
1
Christmas Break
25
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
Int/Adv Strings &
Band Concert
23
Holiday Hugs
Character Ed Lunch
Basketball vs
EMMS@Home
18
17
Food Drive
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
7:45AM Beta Club
Mtg
11
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
Food Drive
4
16
Food Drive
10
Food Drive
Food Drive
Food Drive
9
Basketball vs
Wendell@Home
Snow Flakes
Holiday Hugs
Tue
3
Mon
2
Thu
2
Christmas Break
26
Basketball@Zebulo
n
19
Food Drive
Student Council
Mtg
Builders Club Mtg
Basketball@Heritag
e
12
Food Drive
Basketball@WFR
5
December
Fri
3
Christmas Break
27
Reward for Food Drive
Competition
20
Food Drive
Geography Bee Written
Test
WAC Off Campus Holiday
Celebration
13
Food Drive
6
4
28
21
14
7
Sat
Students participating in school sponsored activities are to be
counted present!
SCHOOL RELATED ABSENCES
G. Participation in a valid educational opportunity such as
travel with prior approval by the principal.
F. Religious observance as suggested by the religion of the
student or the student’s parent(s) with prior approval by the
principal.
E. Court when a student is under a subpoena.
D. Medical, dental, or other appointment with a health care
provider.
C. Death in the family.
B. Isolation ordered by the State Board of Health.
A. Illness or injury, which makes the student physically unable
to attend school.
Valid conditions for excused absences include:
EXCUSED ABSENCES
When the student returns to school after an absence, he/she must
bring to the homeroom teacher a note with the date printed, the
student’s name, the date of the absence, the reason for the
absence, and the signature of the parent or guardian. The
homeroom teacher will issue the student a class admission slip
(pink slip), which must be presented to each teacher whose class
was missed. The last period teacher will collect the slip.
ABSENCES
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES If an absence has been approved in advance and/or work
assigned by a teacher in advance, all make-up work, including
tests assigned for the day of return, is due upon the student’s
return to school.
2. Two days for each day absent (for absences exceeding three
days.)
1. One day for each day absent (for absences from one to three
days) or:
B. If make-up work has not been assigned in advance by a teacher,
the student will have:
A.
In the event of an excused absence, a student shall be entitled to
make up work under the following conditions:
Teachers will assign make-up work to students returning from
excused absences (or before they go, if prior approval is received
from the principal). It takes time to process the request; therefore,
plan to pick up requested work after 3:00 the following school day.
If a student must be out of school due to sickness and wishes to
make up class work and homework before returning to school,
he/she should call a STUDY BUDDY. It is the responsibility of the
student to obtain the name and phone number of their friends in each
class from whom they can get updated assignments. Parents may
also contact their child’s counselor to request assignments.
MAKE-UP WORK
In order for a student to be considered excused for educational
reasons, an education leave form (1710) must be completed. The
grade level administrator must sign this form for approval. In
addition to the education leave form, a 300 word essay MUST be
turned in at least (3) school days after the documented absence.
EDUCATIONAL LEAVE FORM
6
13
5
12
27
26
Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
20
19
Basketball@Durant
Mon
30
Sun
29
8am Boys Soccer
Interest Mtg
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
8am Softball Interest
Mtg
Character Ed Lunch
7pm PTA Mtg
29
Student Council Mtg
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
8am Baseball Interest
Mtg
30
Talent Show Auditions
Builders Club Mtg
Basketball@EMMS
3:20-4:20 Beta
Club:Adopt a Deployed
Troop
23
Talent Show Sign Ups
Basketball vs
Leesville@Home
16
22
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
8am Boys & Girls
Track Interest Mtg
Talent Show Sign Ups
15
Dance Concert
28
Teacher Work Day
21
14
3:30-5 Odyssey of
the Mind Mtg
Basketball vs
Wakefield@Home
Builder's Club Mtg
Geography Bee
7:45am Beta Club
Mtg
Student Council Mtg
8
9
Thu
2
Chorus Concert & Art
Show
Christmas Break
Holiday: New Year's Day
Wed
January 1
7
Tue
31
January
Talent Show
31
24
Early Release
17
10
Fri
3
1
25
18
11
Sat
4
 6th Tardy – All subsequent 2 FULL DAYS of ALC assigned by
administration.
 5th Tardy – 1 FULL DAY of ALC assigned by administration,
and conference with counselor.
 4th Tardy – ASD (Afterschool Detention) assigned by the
administration.
 3rd Tardy – Disciplinary referral written by the classroom
teacher and a parent is contacted.
Tardies 1 – 3 The classroom teacher will address.
TARDIES
1. Bring in a written note from parent stating time and reason
for early dismissal. Present the note to the office staff prior to first
period. The secretary will give you a check-out (yellow) slip to show
to the teacher whose class you will leave.
2. Before you leave school, report to the office. A parent/guardian
must come inside to sign you out.
3. Upon your return to school, report to the office with the yellow
slip signed by a parent or doctor. You or your parent will then
sign the check-in sheet for re-admittance.
4. Students may not be checked out of school after 2:45pm. Parents who
need to check children out of school must do so prior to 2:45pm.
If students must leave school before the end of the school day
for a medical/dental appointment or some other valid reason, please
follow this procedure:
CHECKING OUT OF SCHOOL EARLY
To be counted present a student must be in attendance at least one-half of
the student school day. With the approval of the principal, a student shall
be considered present for that portion of the day if he/she is present at an
official school activity at a place other than the school. Students who
report to school after 8:15am must report to the front office and receive
an unexcused late pass. At that time, the Data Manager will determine
if the tardy is excused or unexcused. A student receiving an unexcused
tardy slip from the main office will not be excused from school-wide
tardy policy.
CREDIT FOR ATTENDANCE
Lunch Time
11:02 – 11:29
11:36 – 12:03
12:09 – 12:36
Lunch
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B
C
Fall Sports Pictures
Fall General Pictures
Winter Sports Pictures
Spring Sports
Ident A Kid
Spring General Pictures
September 11, 2013
September 19, 2013
November 21, 2013
February 26, 2014
February 26, 2014
February 27, 2014
Each year the school contracts with a photographer to take pictures of
our students, clubs, organizations, and athletic teams. School pictures
will be taken in the fall and in the spring. Also, Eighth Graders will
take a class picture in the Spring.
PICTURES
Time
8:15 – 9:08
9:12 – 10:03
10:07 – 10:58
11:02 – 12:36
12:40 – 1:31
1:35 – 2:05
2:09 – 3:00
Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
WCPSS School Board Policy 6000.2 states, “A student shall be in
his/her assigned area at the beginning of the school day and the
beginning of each class or be recorded as tardy.”
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16
9
Mon
24
Teacher Work Day
President's Day
17
Basketball vs
EMMS@Home
10
Basketball vs
Durant@Home
3
2
Ground Hog Day
27
26
Sun
8am Softball Interest
Mtg
26
Spring Sport Pictures
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
Mind Mtg
Character Ed Lunch
7pm PTA Mtg
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
Mind Mtg
25
Boys Soccer Tryouts
Softball Tryouts
Dance Ticket Sales
Track Sprint Tryouts
Baseball Tryouts
19
Track Distance
Tryouts
Lincoln's Birthday
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
Mind Mtg
7pm 8th Grade Parents
Part II:Lets Soar
Boys Soccer Tryouts
Softball Tryouts
Baseball Tryouts
7:45AM Beta Club Mtg
12
Spring General Pictures
27
Dance Ticket Sales
Builders Club Mtg
Student Council Mtg
Track Field Tryouts &
Make ups
20
Boys Soccer Tryouts
Softball Tryouts
Baseball Tryouts
Track:Paper work
due/30 min run
13
28
Dance Ticket Sales
5:30-7:30 Dance
21
Early Release
Career Day
Valentine's Day
14
Climbers Club
Student Council Mtg
Builders Club Mtg
Climbers Club
Basketball@Leesville
Student Grade Level Mtg
A Honor Roll
Breakfast
7
Talent Show
31
Fri
Student Grade Level
Mtg
6
8am Baseball Interest
Mtg
30
Thu
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
Mind Mtg
5
18
11
4
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
8am Boys Soccer Interest Mtg
Mind Mtg
7pm PTA Mtg
29
Character Ed Lunch
Wed
28
Tue
February
1
Washington's Birthday
22
15
8
Sat
February 1
ASD is an intervention designed for students who violate classroom
guidelines and expectations. ASD is held on Tuesday afternoons of each
school week. Students assigned to ASD must report to Room 206 at 3:30 pm
and remain until 5:00 pm. No students will be able to enter the room after
3:30 pm without a legitimate pass from an administrator.
AFTER SCHOOL DETENTION PROGRAM (ASD)
sponsored activity; they will be removed from the event/activity. In addition,
they may be prohibited from attending future events.
Loss of Privileges-If students do not behave appropriately during a school
the ALC room and will remain there until his/her grade level lunch is
finished.
Administrative Lunch Detention-Student is assigned lunch detention in
Lunch Detention-student remain on team with a team teacher for lunch
Possible Consequences for Student Misbehavior
All Code of Student Conduct policies are contained in the WCPSS
Student/Parents Handbook, which is distributed to all students and parents at
the beginning of each school year or upon enrollment in the WCPSS. If there
is a conflict between the rules expressed in this handbook/agenda/planner
and the Code of Student Conduct policies, the WCPSS Code of Student
Conduct policies shall take precedence.
WCPSS CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
Students who have been suspended may not attend school events
during their suspension period. If your child is suspended, it is important that
your child complete the academic work for each of the classes your child is
missing. Please contact your child’s counselor to make arrangements
to have this work collected and to be picked up at school. Please
remember that suspended students may NOT be on campus for
any reason during the suspension so a parent/guardian should pick up
this work. Your counselor can help you make these arrangements.
SUSPENSIONS (OSS)
ASD and ALC are very structured, and rules are strictly upheld. Students
will be expected to complete: 1) a reflection sheet identifying the
problematic behavior(s); 2) a brainstormed list of appropriate desired
behavior(s), and; 3) assignments provided by staff members.
A student who is placed in the ALC Program may be removed from
the class setting for several days or weeks.
The objective of the Alternative Learning Center is to allow students
to practice self-discipline, keep up their class work, and earn their
way back to their regular classes.
When a student fails to follow the school or the classroom rules, he/she may
be referred to ALC.
ALTERNATE LEARNING CENTER (ALC)
30
23
16
Daylight
Savings Time
Begins
9
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
Mind Mtg
7pm PTA Mtg
Adv Band/Jazz
Band Concert
Softball vs
Rolesville@Home
Spring Break
April Fool's Day
2
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
Mind Mtg
Pennies for Pasta
Campaign
1
Pennies for Pasta
Campaign
7pm PTA Mtg
Baseball vs Wake
Forest@Home
31
Soccer vs Durant@Home
Character Ed Lunch
26
25
Pennies for Pasta
Campaign
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
Mind Mtg
24
Pennies for Pasta
Campaign
Baseball@North
Garner
Pennies for Pasta
Campaign
Soccer vs
Zebulon@Home
Pennies for Pasta
Campaign
Softball vs East
Wake@Home
19
18
St. Patrick's Day
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
Mind Mtg
Soccer@Heritage
7:45am Beta Club Mtg
12
17
Baseball vs Davis
Drive@Home
11
10
3:30-5 Odyssey of the
Mind Mtg
Baseball@Holly Grove
5
Spring Sport Pictures
Character Ed Lunch
4
26
Wed
25
Tue
Soccer vs WFR@Home
3
2
Mon
Softball vs
Wendell@Home
24
23
Sun
Thu
3
Pennies for Pasta
Campaign
Baseball@Wendell
27
Pennies for Pasta
Campaign
Builders Club Mtg
Student Council Mtg
Softball@Zebulon
20
Baseball@Holly Ridge
Softball@Heritage
3:20-4:20 LLS
Pennies For Pasta
Committee Mtg
13
Builders Club Mtg
Student Council Mtg
Softball@WFR
6
Spring General
Pictures
27
March
4
28
Pennies for Pasta
Campaign
March Madiness
Fundraiser
21
Pi Day
14
Early Release
7
28
Fri
5
29
22
15
8
March 1
Sat
Bus Violation
Classroom Discipline/Disruption
Behaviors
Dress Code
Fighting/Physical Aggression
Non-Compliance (Failure to follow
school rule out of area, selling items,
leaving prior to bus being called, etc.)
Property Damage
Shanking/Physical
Contact/Inappropriate touching
Skipping
Tardy to class (Start over each quarter)
2
3
6
7
Profanity toward Staff
15
14
Theft
Verbal aggression/abuse toward staff (get
out of my way, etc)
Electronic Devices Violations
12
13
10
11
8
9
4
Bullying/Harassment
OFFENSE
1
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Electronic Device placed in front office
for parent pick-up
2 Days ALC
1 Day ALC
1-3 Addressed by teacher; 4-subsquent
Administration
3 Days ALC/Restitution – 5 Days OSS
1 – 3 Days ALC
Restitution/1 Day ALC- 1 Day OSS
1 Day ALC
ASD – 3 Days ALC
*Required to change clothes/ALC
3 Days OSS and 1 Days ALC, and
counselor intervention upon return from
OSS
1st MAJOR REFERRAL TO
ADMINISTRATION
1 – 3 Days ALC
Student/counselor conference
SRO & parent notification
Warning – parent contact – 1 Day bus
suspension
1 Day ALC
Electronic Device placed in front office
for parent pick-up and ASD
1 Day OSS
2 Days OSS/Restitution – 5 Days OSS
3 Days ALC – 2 Days OSS
2 Days ALC – ALC Plus
5th tardy, Parent contact/1 Day ALC
Restitution/1Day OSS
1 Day OSS
*Required to change clothes/ALC
5 Days OSS and 1-3 Days ALC, and
counselor intervention with
development of BIP
(teacher/administrator) upon return
from OSS
1 – 3 Days ALC
2nd MAJOR REFERAL TO
ADMINISTRATION
3 – 5 Days ALC
Student/counselor conference
SRO & parent notification
Parent contact and 2 Days bus
suspension
1- 3 Days ALC
Electronic Device placed in front office for
parent pick-up and 1 Day ALC
2 Days OSS
3 Days ALC – ALC Plus
6th tardy- subsequent parent contact/2 Days
of ALC
2 – 5 Days OSS/Restitution
2 Days OSS
Restitution/2 Days OSS
2 Days OSS
3 Days ALC
*Required to change clothes
5 Days OSS and 3-5 Days ALC, and
possible recommendation for long term
1 Day ALC
3-5 Days ALC – ALC PLUS - OSS
3rd MAJOR REFERRAL TO
ADMINISTRATION
2 Days OSS
SRO notification
Counselor conference upon return
Parent contact and 3 Days bus suspension
Discipline Guide (Matrix): Violation of school rules may result in varying consequences. This matrix does not include every possible violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
You should refer to the Wake County Student/Parent handbook for a more detailed list of others. Consequences may vary depending on the situation/circumstance.
Administrators reserve the right to modify these consequences when deemed necessary. A serious violation of any of these policies may result in long-term suspension or
expulsion. Repeated violations may also subject a student to long- term suspension or expulsion.
West Millbrook Middle School students are expected to be in class every day, on time and ready to learn. Students shall respect others and respect school property. West
Millbrook Middle School is a place of serious learning. Students are expected to respect and comply with all directions of all school personnel, principals, teachers, counselor,
media specialist, cafeteria staff, substitute teachers, student teachers, secretaries, teacher aides, bus drivers, and all other school personnel who are authorized to give such
directions and discipline. Students are expected to follow the rules established by the Wake County Board of Education and those established for West Millbrook Middle School.
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21
13
20
27
Mon
Baseball@Herita
ge
28
Teacher Work Day
7
6
Easter
31
Sun
30
Tue
Soccer@Wakefield
Track @ Home
29
Track @ Home
Soccer vs EMMS@Home
30
Soccer@Leesville
Character Ed Lunch
7pm PTA Mtg
23
22
Federal Income Tax Due
16
7:45am Beta Club Mtg
Baseball vs
Heritage@Home
15
9
Fri
Baseball vs
Zebulon@Home
Softball@EMMS
1
Baseball vs
Wendell@Home
Student Council
Builders Club Mtg
2
Climbers Club
Year End Breakfast
Softball vs
Leesville@Home
A Honor Roll
Breakfast
25
Holiday
18
11
Spring Break
4
8th Grade Job Shadow
Day
24
Baseball@Wake Forest
Softball@Durant
8th Grade Team Day
17
Baseball@Zebulon
Student Council
Builders Club Mtg
6-7:30pm Rising 6th
Grade Parent Program
9:45-11:15am Rising 6th
Grade Orientation
Softball vs
Wakefield@Home
10
Spring Break
Spring Break
Thu
3
Wed
2
8
Spring Break
April Fool's Day
April 1
April
3
26
19
12
5
Sat
The West Millbrook Yearbook is published each year by a team of
students along with a faculty advisor. This publication requires
determination to meet deadlines, along with a desire to improve
photography skills.
The Zephyr
Submission for inclusion in the Wildcat News should be made to
Jeannie Hodges, newsletter editor at [email protected].
Submissions are subjected to editing, if needed, and Ms. Aman
(Principal) has the final approval on all information.
The West Millbrook PTA produces a monthly publication called
“The Wildcat News” that is made available to parents via the
parent e-mail lists and the West Millbrook website in PDF format.
The Newsletter has an up-to-date calendar of happenings at the
school, along with messages from the principal, PTA committee
news, upcoming events, volunteer needs, and stories about life in
general at West Millbrook.
Wildcat News
The West Millbrook features a homepage that gives parents,
guardians, and students inclusive and interactive access to staff
websites, staff directory, school academic calendars, school
expectations, bell schedules, healthful living rotations, athletics,
clubs, bus routes and high school registration information, e-mail
access, dates to remember, cafeteria menu, and much more. Parent
links are lunch money options, homework plan, dress code, accident
insurance information, and PTA.
West Millbrook is committed to keeping parents and guardians
informed about what’s happening at school with several
publications.
• The Wildcat News
• The Zephyr (yearbook)
• West Millbrook website (www.wmms.net)
• Principal’s Blog (wmmsprincipal.wordpress.com)
• The Principal’s Weekly Phone Message
• Twitter@WestMillbrook
Parents visiting the campus during the school day should check in at the
main office and obtain a visitors badge.
Campus Visitors
School/home communication is a valuable part of ensuring academic
success. Parents may request a teacher conference by contacting the
teacher, the team leader or the counselor.
Parent/Teacher Conferencing
Each week during the school year, usually Sunday evening, a
recorded message with information about upcoming events and
accomplishments will be distributed. If you are not receiving the
weekly Principal’s Message, please make certain we have your
correct phone number on file. Our phone system can only make
calls to local phone numbers. This is a great way to stay abreast of
academic, athletic and extra-curricular news at West Millbrook!
Principal’s Weekly Phone Message
West Millbrook Website
STAYING CONNECTED- SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
5
12
11
26
25
Holiday: Memorial Day
19
18
Mother's Day
Mon
Baseball@Heritage
28
4
27
Sun
28
Chorus
Concert
Student Council
Nominations
21
14
27
20
PTA Meeting:
Vote
Strings/Band
Concert & Art
Show
13
7pm PTA Mtg
7:45am Beta Club Mtg
3:20-4:30 Beta Club
May Service Activity
7
Hospitality Teacher
Appreciation Luncheon
Soccer vs
EMMS@Home
30
Wed
6
29
Tue
May
8th Grade Dance
Football Interest Mtg
Girls Soccer
Interest Mtg
30
23
7:50am Cheerleader
Interest Mtg-Ms. Brock's
Room
16
9
2
Fri
Dance Concert
29
Athletic Banquet
Builders Club Mtg
22
Volleyball Interest
Mtg
15
Student Council Mtg
Builders Club Mtg
Beta Club Teacher
Appreciation Breakfast
8
Baseball vs
Zebulon@Home
Softball@EMMS
May 1
Thu
31
24
17
10
3
Sat
Head covering of any kind (ball caps,
du-rags, skullies,
scarves, headphones, bands).
Wearing Leggings/Jeggings without
a top layer that meets the
dress code length requirement.
Sagging pants.
Exposed undergarments.
Attire that exposes cleavage.
Sunglasses.
Excessively short or too tight garments. (Length must be finger tip test)
Bare midriff shirts, halter tops, backless shirts, or crop shirts
Strapless shirts. Straps on female tops must be 3 adult fingers wide.
Tank tops/undershirts worn alone.
Attire with messages or illustrations that are lewd, indecent, or
vulgar or that advertise any product or service not permitted by
law to minors.
See-through clothing.
Shoes are to be worn at all times.
No pajamas or house shoes.
Any adornment such as chains or spikes that reasonably could
be perceived as or used as a weapon.
Any symbols, styles or attire frequently associated with intimidation,
violence or violent groups which students at a particular school have
been notified.
If a student’s dress or appearance is such that it constitutes a threat to the
health or safety of others, distracts the attention of other students or staff from
their work, or otherwise violates this dress code, the principal or principal’s
designee may require the student to change his or her dress or appearance
(Board Policy 6410).
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Examples of prohibited dress or appearance include, but are not limited
to, the following:
As per WCPSS Board Policy, individual schools are free to specify
additional examples of dress or appearance that are prohibited at that
school under terms of this policy.
Students are expected to adhere to a standard of dress and appearance that
is compatible with an effective learning environment. Presenting a bodily
appearance or wearing clothing which is disruptive, provocative,
revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive or obscene, or which endangers the
health and safety of the student or others is prohibited.
DRESS CODE
The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items including
electronic devices and other personal belongings. Students are urged to
leave all electronic devices at home.
Lost & Found is located at the back of the front office. Students are
encouraged to check this area as soon as they realize they have lost
items. Items not claimed by the end of the month are donated.
LOST & FOUND
Head coverings may not be visible in the buildings at any time.
Playing cards, dice, Ipods, radios, music players, cell phones,
electronic cigarettes, sunglasses, any electronic devices and other
equipment deemed disruptive to an environment conducive to learning
are not allowed to be visible from 7:50 am until students are dismissed
from their last class by the teacher. Such devices may be taken by staff
members and held at the front office until the parent of the student
comes to retrieve them. The school will assume no responsibility for
confiscated items. Students are required to adhere to the WMMS dress
code for all school activities including field trips, concerts and
banquets.
HEAD COVERINGS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Mon
23
30
29
16
8th Grade Ceremony
9
Band/Orchestra
Banquet
2
22
Father's Day
15
8
1
Sun
1
24
17
Last Day of School
10
3
Tue
2
25
18
Teacher Work Day
Hospitality End of the
Year Lunch
11
4
Wed
June
3
26
19
Teacher Work Day
WAC End of the Year
Celebration Off
Campus
12
5
Thu
Independence Day
4
27
20
13
8th Grade Rehearsals
6
Fri
5
28
21
Flag Day
14
7
Sat
Students should remain in their last class period of the day until
their mode of transportation is posted on the television. Any
student who leaves their last period class prior to their bus
route being posted will be subjected to disciplinary action.
AFTERNOON DISMISSAL
Students who are planning to eat breakfast should report to the
cafeteria directly from their mode of transportation and enter
the cafeteria through the entrance closest to the student
restroom area.
BREAKFAST PROCEDURES
1. Enter campus using the REAR walkway near Trailer 1,
move down the walkway passing the rear of the 300
Building, and report to their grade level building or to
cafeteria for breakfast.
When entering the campus, bus riders should:
1. Students may not arrive at WMMS prior to 7:45am. If
a student arrives on campus prior to 7:45am, he/she
must remain in the car until 7:45am.
2. Enter using the most immediate walkway and report
directly to his/her grade level building or to the
cafeteria for breakfast.
When entering the campus, car riders should:
Enter through the SPORTS COURTYARD and report
directly to his/her grade level building or to the
cafeteria for breakfast;
2. Enter through the CARPOOL AREA and report
directly to his/her grade level building or to the
cafeteria for breakfast.
The purpose of the Academically and Intellectually Gifted Program is
to provide an appropriately challenging educational program for
students who perform, or show potential for performing, at remarkably
high levels of accomplishment when compared to others of their age,
experience or environment. While many AIG students are identified in
elementary school, there are opportunities for identification in middle
school. The testing windows are early fall and spring.
AIG (Academically/Intellectually Gifted)
Every student receiving special education services has an IEP
(Individual Education Plan) developed by a multi-disciplinary team.
Required by law, an IEP is a document outlining the needs of the
student as well as the goals and objectives to be addressed in school.
Students are provided with special education services in a variety of
settings. Some IEPs specify that certain types of services be provided
during major exams, including EOGs.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Students must be in their assigned areas at all times. Students
may not leave campus without permission. Violation of this
expectation will result in a consequence assigned by an
administrator.
RESTRICTED AREAS
Students are expected to be picked up within 30 minutes of the
conclusion of the activity. Students failing to comply with the 30
minute guideline will be prohibited from attending future
activities.
After school activity buses run to selected drop-off sites.
Students should check the drop-off sites prior to staying for after
school activities.
School ends daily at 3:00 PM and all students who remain after
school should be participating in WMMS after school activities.
When entering the campus, walkers should:
1.
STUDENT AFTER SCHOOL PICK-UP
TRANSITION PROCEDURES
Remain seated while bus is in motion.
Follow the bus driver’s expectations.
Refrain from physical contact with other students.
Secure all objects in his/her possession within the bus.
Respect others at all times.
Refrain from using electronic devices.
Refrain from damaging the bus and the property of others.
Keep the aisle free of any obstruction.
Use appropriate language at all times. Profanity and swearing are
unacceptable.
10. Refrain from eating or drinking on the bus. Students are expected
to keep the bus clean.
11. Refrain from engaging in distractive behavior such as, yelling
and/or making loud noises.
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Students should:
BUS TRANSPORTATION RULES
Any questions about late busses should be directed to the transportation
office at 870-4247.
At the bus stop, students are expected to behave appropriately and stay off
private property. The bus stop is considered school property; therefore,
students are subjected to disciplinary actions.
Student bus routes were sent home to parents in early August; refer to the
list to see what bus stop your child will use. Requests to change bus stops
or to ride a bus home that is not the student’s regular bus (to go to a
friend’s house) is not allowed. Each student needs to ride his/her
designated bus daily. School transportation service is a privilege, not
a right. Failure to follow bus rules will result in removal from the bus.
Mr. Curtis, Transportation Supervisor
870-4247
TRANSPORTATION
WMMS provides transportation for students participating in
extracurricular activities. The activity bus will make express stops
only (this stop is not your child’s regular bus stop.) Please check the
school’s website for additional information. Students participating in
extracurricular activities must have a pass to ride an activity bus.
Spectators will not be permitted to ride.
WMMS EXTRACURRICULAR TRANSPORTATION
After school transportation and activity arrangements should be made
with your child before our school day begins. We are unable to take
routine messages for students. If you have an urgent message that
needs to be delivered to your child make certain to phone us prior to
1:15pm. We are unable to get messages to students after 1:15pm.
AFTERNOON TRANSPORTATION
The Board of Education places a high priority on school bus safety,
and recognizes that a safe and orderly environment is critical to safe
student transportation. The Board recognizes that providing safe
transportation requires the cooperation of students, parents,
administrators, staff, and other government agencies. The
Superintendent, Transportation Department staff, and principals are
responsible for making reasonable efforts to inform affected
individuals or entities about safety issues and monitor compliance with
legal requirements and this policy. Policy 7130 Student safety and
conduct while on student transportation.
$1.25
$0.30
Full Price 6-8
Reduced Price
Cost of Breakfast
$2.25
Reduced Price $0.40
Full Price 6-8
Cost of Lunch
Parents may place money on a lunch account. Please make
checks payable to West Millbrook Cafeteria. Free and reduced
price breakfast and lunch programs are available. Application
forms are available from homeroom teachers or the office.
All students are required to go to lunch at their assigned time.
Teachers will escort students to and from the cafeteria.
All food must be consumed in the cafeteria’s dining room.
Students may not take food out of the cafeteria. Students are
responsible for keeping the area where they are sitting clean.
Tables are to be left free of food. All trays, eating utensils and
trash are to be disposed of in the proper containers. Students
should remain in assigned areas until directed to leave by the
supervising administrator.
Students may buy lunch or bring it from home. Extra cartons of
milk may be purchased from Food Services. Carbonated
beverages and other beverages in cans and commercially
prepared fast foods delivered at lunchtime are discouraged.
No glass containers are allowed.
The school cafeteria is a vital part of the school program. To
encourage good nutrition, the cafeteria serves breakfast and
lunch at reasonable prices.
Mrs. Vandewalker, Manager
870-4071
CAFETERIA
INTERNET DRIVER’S LICENSE
Internet access will be available in the Media Center and in the
classrooms for student use. All students will be allowed internet
access. If a parent does not wish for his/her child to use the internet at
school, the parent must fill out an AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) form.
Please contact Susan Cole at 847-4067. Students that abuse internet
access will have their access denied. Other disciplinary action may be
taken.
1. Students may use Destiny stations to search the West Millbrook
Media Center collection.
2. Students may use computers for school assignments only.
3. Inappropriate use of computers will result in disciplinary measures.
4. Students who abuse internet access will lose internet privileges for
the school year.
COMPUTER USE
Lost books must be paid for at full replacement price before any
other Media Center materials can be checked out.
LOST AND DAMAGED LIBRARY BOOKS
1. A pass is required to enter the Media Center except after school or
when with a class
2. Students must enter through the double doors across from the
seventh grade building and come through the entry gate. The doors
at each end are for emergency use only.
3. Students may check out up to three books at a time.
4. Books are checked out for three weeks.
5. All books should be returned to the circulation desk.
6. Students with overdue books may not check out additional materials
until the overdue books are returned or paid in full. There are no
fines for overdue books.
7. Reference books and materials, including reserve books, should be
returned to their assigned places before leaving the Media Center.
8. No reference materials can be checked out.
MEDIA PROCEDURES
Ms. Cole, Media Coordinator
870-4067
MEDIA CENTER
During physical education class, students may bring a lock to
secure valuables in the locker room, but must remove the
lock at the end of the class period.
In case of a lost combination, school personnel will cut locks
daily.
Periodic locker checks will be conducted during the course of
the school year for lost library books, missing textbooks,
maintenance of lockers, and any materials considered a hazard
on campus. The principal (or designee) reserves the right to
open and search any locker at any time.
Each student will be assigned a locker. Students must
purchase their own locks. Combinations should be kept
confidential. Students should not give other students their
combinations, leave their lockers unlocked or with lock
combinations “set”. Lockers should not be regarded as “safe”
places for valuables. Any personal property placed in the
locker is the responsibility of the student, not the school. In
the event lockers are jammed or broken, students should
notify their homeroom teacher. Students are reminded that the
lockers are the property of the school system and may be
opened for inspection and service without student’s
permission. Students should also note that entering another
student’s locker is a violation of school rules.
LOCKS AND LOCKERS
President - Beth Billman
Vice President - Deborah Petersen
Secretary - Ashley Henderson
Treasure - Aimee Lomax
The Athletic Boosters supports our school’s athletic program in a
variety of ways.
2013-14 Athletic Boosters Officers
The West Millbrook PTA supports all facets of our school.
Parents are encouraged to join the PTA. There are many
volunteer opportunities which keep parents connected to the
school. The PTA meets monthly in the media center (see
calendar).
2013-2014 PTA Officers
Oct. 14- Feb 20
Feb. 24-May 30
May 30, 2014
Eligibility Period
Aug. 25- Oct. 25
Feb. 21, 2014
Dance Date
Oct. 25, 2013
8thGrade
Dance
School
Dance
School
Dance
Attendee
7:00-9:00pm
5:30-7:30pm
Time
5:30-7:30pm
All students are expected to prearrange transportation home after
dances. Telephones will not be available after dances. Parents should
pick students up at the conclusion of each dance. Any student who is
not picked up within 30 minutes of the conclusion of a dance will
be unable to attend the next school function. Student cooperation
and parent support are expected and greatly appreciated.
1. GUESTS are not allowed to attend school dances.
2. All students are required to display behavior that is appropriate and in
good taste.
3. Partner dancing is acceptable. A partner is defined as two individuals
dancing together. No more than two people may dance together.
4. Dancing is to be in good taste and not offensive (absolutely no vulgar
dancing allowed).
5. Students are not to kiss.
6. The throwing of people in the air is not allowed.
7. Food, candy and drinks are not allowed in the gym.
8. Acts of physical aggressiveness will result in the removal of a student from
the dance and the lost of privilege for attending the next school dance.
Student dances are scheduled occasionally to provide supervised social
experiences for our students. The highest level of student behavior is
expected at all dances. The following rules apply to student conduct,
in addition to the expectations in the “Code of Student Conduct” and
West Millbrook’s rules and regulations:
SCHOOL DANCES
Jodi Bulmer, President
Lorrie Houze, Secretary
Michelle Horne, Treasurer
WMMS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
PTA