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Shenandoah Middle School Student Handbook
Attendance Procedures
Students attend school 180 days. When a student is absent from school, the parent or guardian must
call the attendance office, (305)856-8282, ext. 2207, and inform the school of the following:
a. Name of parent or guardian
b. Name and grade of the student
c. Reason for the absence
d. Day when the student will be returning to school
Reasons for satisfactory absences:
a. Student illness - After 5 days, the student needs to provide the school with a doctor's note
b. Doctor's appointment which cannot be re scheduled
c. Death of a family member
d. Religious holidays
e. Authorized school activities
All other absences will be deemed unsatisfactory.
Attendance Procedures
It is mandatory that students attend all their classes. Students who do not go to class will be dealt
appropriately by an administrator and parents will be contacted.
Tardies To Class
Students must arrive to class and be seated before the bell rings. Students who are late will be penalized.
Tardies To School
Students who arrive late to school must go directly to the attendance office. Except in some cases,
tardies are considered unsatisfactory.
Leaving Early From School
When it is necessary that a student leave school early, the parent or guardian must go to
the attendance office to ask for the student. The parent or guardian will sign a permit to leave
school for the student. Students can only be picked up by individuals who have been previously designated in
the emergency contact card. An identification with a photograph is required.
Emergency Contact Card
Each student is issued an emergency contact card at the beginning of the school year. Parents are
to fill the card out and have the student return it to his/her homeroom teacher. Students cannot be
released to anyone except the parent or guardian or the person specified on the emergency contact card.
When a student's telephone number and/or address changes, the school must be notified. An up-to-date telephone
number is extremely important in case of an emergency.
Withdrawls and Transfers
Students requesting transfers or withdrawals from school must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Students
withdrawing or transferring from school must follow these procedures:
a. Teachers and the registrar should be notified at least 24 hours in advance. Prior notification is
necessary so that the student's grades may be averaged.
b. Parent or guardians must properly identify themselves when they come in to withdraw the student. A note
requesting a withdrawal or transfer cannot be accepted by itself. Proof of change of address within Miami-Dade County is
required ( i.e., light bill, deed).
c. Books must be returned to all teachers and monetary obligations must be paid.
d. After registration, a student may not transfer from
one school to another within Miami-Dade County unless there
is a change of address with valid proof.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria is open for breakfast and lunch daily for all students. Every effort is made to keep the
cafeteria as clean and attractive as possible. All students are required to pick up their trash and place
it in the designated area before leaving the cafeteria. Students will go to lunch with their class and will be
picked up by their teacher at the end of the lunch period.
Students desiring free or reduced lunch must file an application at the beginning of each school year.
No student is allowed to use another student's lunch number. No student is allowed to leave the school campus during
lunch.
Bus Transportation
Bus transportation is a privilege and is available only to students living more than 2 miles from the school.
Failure to observe district rules of behavior may result in denial of bus privileges.
Bicycles
All bicycles are to be parked in the grassy area between the teachers' parking lot and the west wing of the
building. All bicycles should be locked and chained. The school will not be responsible for any stolen, vandalized,
or lost bicycles.
Sick/Injured Students
Students who are ill and need to leave school may contact only those individuals listed on their Emergency
Contact Cards. When students have any kind of injury that occurs in school, they are to inform a teacher or any school personnel
immediately. Regardless of the seriousness of the injury, it must be reported at the time of the accident, and the student is to
complete an accident report in the attendance office.
Dress Code
Shenandoah has a mandatory uniform program for the 2008-2009 school year. Uniforms will be sold
only in school by the PTSA. The cost of the shirts are $15.00 each. Pants may be bought at any store of choice.
The required uniform includes the following options:
a. black, gray, blue pullover with school monogram
b. black, beige or blue pants
In addition, the following rules must also be adhered to:
a. No jeans shorts nor jeans pants (no shorts of any kind)
b. No halters, tube tops, strapless tops, tank top shirts.
c. No hats may be worn in the building except for religious reasons.
d. No clogs, sandals, or other shoes without backstraps or that expose open toes.
e. No scarves.
f. No leggings.
g. No articles of clothing with obscene or suggestive sayings, symbols, or pictures on them (this rule includes
shirts which mention or depict alcohol, cigarettes,profanity, and sexual or gang activities).
Students violating the dress code will be require to call their parents immediately. Repeated dress code violations
will result in being assigned to SCSI.
Fees
In order to cover the cost of materials, it is necessary to charge fees for specific classes.
Special fees are charged in band, home economics, and shop.
Fund Raising Activities
Fund raising activities are designed to allow clubs and groups a way to earn money for extra projects
and school service projects. Rules governing school fund raising are set by Miami-Dade County Public School
Board Policy. No fund raising activity, except those associated with school-sponsored activities will be
permitted.
Grading
Report cards are issued every nine weeks. Interim progress reports are sent home during the mid-point
of each reporting period. We encourage parents to consult with teachers/and or counselors regarding
their child's progress. It is necessary to make an appointment in advance so that the teacher or counselor
can schedule a time for the conference. Please call the school at (305)856-8282 to ask for an appointment.
Bilingual personnel will be available for non-English speaking parents.
Grading Scale:
A = 90-100% Outstanding Progress
B = 80-89% Above Average Progress
C = 70-79% Average Progress
D = 60-69% Lowest Acceptable Progress
F = 0-59% Failure
Effort Grades:
1 = outstanding effort
2 = satisfactory effort
3 = insufficient effort
Conduct Grades
A = The student consistently demonstrates outstanding classroom participation and conduct.
B = The student consistently demonstrates good classroom behavior.
C = The student demonstrates acceptable behavior.
D = The student's behavior needs improvement.
F = The student's behavior is unacceptable.
Honor Roll Requirements
Principal's Honor Roll
A1A in all classes
Superior Honor Roll
Academic average of 3.60 or above with no grade lower than a B
All 1's and 2's in effort
All A's and B's in conduct
Regular Honor Roll
Academic average of 3.0 or above with no grade lower than a B
Citizenship Honor Roll
All A's in conduct
All 1's and 2's in effort
Homework
Homework is an integral part of the school program. Homework can be in many forms: reading a book for a
book report, working on questions, and even watching a TV program and writing a critique. Homework is designed
to supplement classwork and to give the student the opportunity to practice the skills learned in class.
Incomplete Work
It is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with each teacher to make up work missed due to permissible
absences. In order for the student to receive credit for the work, it must be completed within the agreed upon time.
Lockers
Hall lockers are not available at Shenandoah Middle School. Lockers will be issued to students in physical education
class. Students are not allowed to share lockers. Students are to purchase and use school approved combination
locks only.
Misconduct Grading Policy
The basic criteria for judging student behavior and assessing disciplinary action against a student will
be the Miami-Dade County School's Code of Student Conduct. A copy of this code is given to students at the start of
the school year. Ignorance of the contents of the code is not an excuse for violating any of its provisions.
Truancy
For all classes missed that are unsatisfactory absences, the student will receive an "F" as an
academic grade. Repeated truancy will be referred to the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
(HRS) for appropriate action.
Suspension
A student who is placed on suspension is expected to make up all written assignments missed during the
suspension period. Failure to do so will result in the student being given an "F" for those assignments.
School Center for Special Instruction (SCSI)
A student placed in SCSI will have the opportunity to earn academic grades while in SCSI. The work
completed in SCSI will be transmitted to the student's regular teachers.
Assignment to SCSI may be made as an alternative to outdoor suspension. Students may be assigned for up
to 10 school days.
Personal Property
Students assume responsibility for their belongings. The school endeavors to protect all personal property
but is not responsible for losses. Large sums of money and articles of real or sentimental value should not be
brought to school. Campus exclusions: skateboards, radios, tape players, beepers, cellular phones, and other electronic
devices are not allowed on campus and must not be brought to school. These devices will be confiscated by the
administration and returned to the parent.
Student Activities
There are a number of exciting activities held each year at Shenandoah Middle School. These activities are planned,
organized and implemented by staff, parents, and students. In order to participate, students must meet the school
requirements for the particular activity.
Student Services
Students are encouraged to make use of the Student Services program. Counselor appointments are scheduled
on an on-going basis and provide both individual and group programs for all students.
Student Supervision
The school does not provide supervision for students until 30 minutes prior to or15 minutes after the end
of the regular school day unless they are engaged in a scheduled before or after school activity.
Textbooks
Textbooks are issued to students in academic classes. The textbooks remain the property of the school and
are on loan to the students. Students are responsible for all books issued to them. If a book is lost, damaged,
or stolen, it must be paid for before another book can be issued.
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