StudentHandbook

20152016

DistrictMissionStatement
Partneringwiththecommunityandcommittedtocontinuousimprovement,District518promotesthe
educationalpotentialofalllearnersinasafe,nurturingenvironment.

MiddleSchoolMissionStatement
WorthingtonMiddleSchoolpreparesadolescentstoberesponsiblecitizensandlifelonglearnersby
supportingacademic,physical,andsocialdevelopments.

Thepoliciesandpracticescontainedinthishandbookaredesignedtohelptheschoolmaintainacademic
focusandrunassmoothlyaspossiblesothatthestudentandparents/guardianswillhaveasafeandsuccessful
schoolyear.ItisthehopeofWorthingtonMiddleSchoolstaffthatcarefulreadingandusageofthis
planner/handbookwillgiveabetterunderstandingofschoolexpectations.Itisimportantthateachstudentis
responsibleforunderstandingthecontentsofthisplanner.PleasecontacttheWorthingtonMiddleSchooloffice
withanyquestions.
Officehoursare7:00am4:00pmdaily.

WorthingtonMiddleSchoolOffice:5073764174
Administration:Mr.LukePrincipal&Mr.PerishAssistantPrincipal
Counselor:Mrs.Adams
Attendance:Mr.Perish
HealthServices:Ms.Schmitz
LunchProgram:SusanFlesner&DeeAnnCrall
SecretarialStaff:Mrs.Grimmius,Mrs.Thuringer,&Ms.Heinzman
SpanishInterpreter:GeronimoOrozco
SocialWorker:MelissaBurch
ActivitiesCoordinator:JoshDale

AtWorthingtonMiddleSchool,weencourageandappreciateparentalinputandfeedback.Whendiscussingyourideasand/orconcerns,
weaskthatyouconsidertalkingtoyourchildsadvisoryorclassroomteacherfirst.Althoughweencouragecontactwiththeadvisoryor

classroomteacherfirst,werecognizethattherearetimeswhenalternativecontactsarenecessary.Inthosecases,pleaseusethefollowing
guideline(notingthatiftheconcernisaboutapersoninthelineofprocess,pleasemovetothenextlevel):1)Advisory/Classroom
TeacherContact2)BuildingPrincipalContact3)SuperintendentContact4)SchoolBoardMemberContact.

AcompletecopyofRules,RegulationsandProceduralCodeoftheDistrict518PublicSchoolsk12documentisavailableinthe
schooldistrictadministrativeofficelocatedat1117MarineAve.,Worthington,aswellasonthedistrictwebsiteatwww.isd518.net.
Thisagendaplanner/handbookanditscontentwereapprovedbytheISD518schoolboard.Thisagendaplanner/handbookmaybe
changedoramendedduringtheschoolyear.Pleasecontactadministrationwithquestions.

STUDENTCODEOFRESPONSIBILITY
AcademicInterventions
AgendaPlanner/Handbook
AttendancePolicy
ExcusedAbsences
ExcessiveExcusedAbsences
PreArrangedAbsences
TardyPolicy
UnexcusedAbsencesTRUANCY
AutomobilesandMopeds
BackgroundCheck
BehavioralInterventions
BicycleRacks
BookBags
BullyingProhibition
BusBehaviorExpectations
Cafeteria
CanineInspections
CellPhones
ChangeofAddressandTelephoneNumber
Cheating/Plagiarism
ClassFees
ClassroomExpectations
DefinitionofExpectations
Dances
DirectedStudies
DirectoryInformation
DressCode
DrugsandAlcohol
DueProcess
EmailStaff
FailingStudents
Fighting
FreeplayActivities
GradingScale/GradePointAverage
Headphones
HazingProhibition
Insurance
InstructorsAuthorityoverStudents
InterpreterServices
iPads
StudentPledgeforiPadUse
Lockers
Loitering
LostandFound
LunchAccount
LunchArrangements
MakeupWork
MediaCenterOverduePolicy
Messages
PeerMediation
2

PesticideApplication
PhysicalEducation
DressCode
ClassParticipation
PledgeofAllegiance
PostersandNotices
ReasonableForce
Renaissance
RestrictedAreas
SafetyDrills
SchoolEquipment
Snowballs/Iceballs
SpecialEducationPrograms
Telephones
TennessenWarning
Textbooks
Trespassing
VideoMonitoring
VideoSurveillance
Visitors
Weapons
EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIES
AthleticAcceleration
AthleticActivities(7thand8thGrade)
BOYS
GIRLS
AthleticActivityAttendance
AthleticFees
ConflictofActivities
EligibilityPolicy
HEALTHSERVICES
Illness
Immunizations
MedicationatSchool
MANDATEDPOLICYPOSITIONS
DISTRICTWIDE
STUDENTDISCIPLINEPOLICY&GUIDELINES
DEFINITIONSOFCONSEQUENCES
WorthingtonMiddleSchoolActivities
Athletics:
Clubs&OtherExtraCurricularActivities:
SCHOOLSUPPLIESWorthingtonMiddleSchool
HighlyrecommendedforALL5thgradestudents
HighlyrecommendedforALL6thgradestudents
HighlyrecommendedforALL7thand8thgradestudents
MiddleSchoolCalendar
MiddleSchoolMap

WorthingtonMiddleSchoolRules,ProceduresandPractices
STUDENTCODEOFRESPONSIBILITY
Allstudentshavetheresponsibility:
Fortheirbehaviorandforknowingandobeyingallschoolrules,regulations,policiesandprocedures
Toattendschooldaily,exceptwhenexcused,andtobeontimetoallclassesandotherschoolfunctions
Topursueandattempttocompletethecoursesofstudyprescribedbythestateandlocalschoolauthorities
Tomakenecessaryarrangementsformakingupworkwhenabsentfromschool
Toassisttheschoolstaffinmaintainingasafeschoolforallstudents&torecognizeandrespecttherightsofothers
Tobeawareofallschoolrules,regulations,policiesandprocedures,includingthoseinthispolicy, andtoconduct themselves
inaccordwiththem

Toassumethatuntilaruleorpolicyiswaived,alteredorrepealed,itisinfullforceandeffect
Torespectandmaintaintheschoolspropertyandthepropertyofothers
To dressandgroominamannerwhichmeetsstandardsofsafetyandhealthandcommonstandards of decencyand whichis
consistentwithapplicableschooldistrictpolicy
Toconductthemselvesinanappropriatephysicalorverbalmannerand
Todisplayappropriatecitizenshipinschoolandthecommunity.

AcademicInterventions
WorthingtonSchoolDistrictiscommittedtoacademicexcellenceforallstudents.AsstudentsprogressthroughtheirMiddleSchool
years,academicsbecomemorechallengingascourseworkprogresses.Intheeventthatastudentisstrugglingacademically,
interventions(problemsolvingmechanisms)willbeprovidedthatmayincludeDirectedStudies,ParentMeeting,TeamMeetingswith
CounselorandDifferentiatedclassroominstruction.Intheeventthatstudentsneedmoreintensiveacademicassistance,he/shemaybe
referredtoVoyager,Read180,StudyIsland,Lunchbunch,and/orafterschoolassistance.Studentsmayalsobeplacedinaremedial
interventionclasstohelpincreaseacademicsuccess.

AgendaPlanner/Handbook
TheMiddleSchoolstaffhelpsstudentsdeveloporganizationalskillsthatwillassisttheminbecomingsuccessfulstudentsandproductive
adults.ThestudentAgendaPlannerisdesignedtoassiststudentsinloggingtheirdailyassignments.Theplanneralsohasasectionthat
servesasapassforstudents.Studentsmusthavethissectionfilledoutinordertoleavetheclassroom.Parentsmayusetheplannerto
checkonassignmentsandcommunicatewiththeirchildsteachers.Parentsmaybeaskedtosigntheplannereachweektoindicatethat
theyhavecheckedtheirchildsprogress.Studentsarerequiredtouseandcarrytheagendaplannerthroughouttheschoolday.The
plannerwillbegiventothestudentatthebeginningoftheschoolyear.Additionalplannerswillbesoldatthecostof$5.00.

AttendancePolicy
Pleaserememberyouarerequiredtocontacttheofficebyphone,ornote,statingthereasonforeachabsence.Contacttheschoolabsence
lineat3764174anytimeandleaveavoicemessageorsendanotewithyourchildwhentheyreturntoschool.Iftheschooldoesnot
receiveacall,theschoolwillcalltoverifytheabsence.Ifthereisaconditionthatweshouldbemadeawareofpleasecontacttheschool.
Intheeventanabsenceisnotverifiedbyphone,parentcontact,oranote,theabsencewillbeconsideredunexcused.Studentswith
excessiveabsences,excusedorunexcused,willbeplacedonacontractwhichmayleadtoplacementattheMiddleLevelProgram.

ExcusedAbsences
Examplesofexcusedabsenceswhichareacceptableare:sicknessofthestudent,deathinthestudentsfamily,dental,medicalormental
healthappointments,requiredcourtappearances,religiousholidayobservance,impassableroads,schoolsponsoredactivities,removal
duetosuspension,tripstakenwiththefamily,whenclearedwiththePrincipalsofficebyaparent/guardianbeforetheabsenceoccurs.
Excusesotherthanthoselistedabovemustbeclearedbyadministration.

ExcessiveExcusedAbsences
Studentswithanexcessivenumberofexcusedabsencesarelosingthebenefitofacompleteeducation.Followingistheprocesswewill
followforexcessiveexcusedabsences:
1. After6ExcusedAbsences,aletterwillbesenttoparentsalertingthemtothenumberofdaystheirchildismissingschool.
2. After9ExcusedAbsences,ameetingwillbeheldwiththeAssistantPrincipal,AttendanceOfficer,andthestudentsteam
ofteachers.

Excessiveabsencesmayresultintheschoolrequiringasignedmedicalexcusefromadoctor,gradelevel
retention,involvementofFamilyServices,otheragenciesand/orotherdistrictpersonnel.
PreArrangedAbsences
Parentsorguardiansofastudentwhoknowinadvancetheywillbeabsentforanextendedperiodshouldeithercalltheofficeorprovide
anotewiththedatesoftheintendedabsence.Thisissomakeupworkcanbecompletedbeforetheabsenceoccurs.Theofficewillgive
thestudentaformtobesignedbyeachteacherandreturnedtotheofficethedaypriortodismissal.Wewouldaskthatparentslimitsuch
absencestonomorethan5schooldays.

TardyPolicy
Studentswhoarrivelatetoschool/classaretoreporttotheofficeforatardyslip.Apupilwhoislikelytobetardybecausehe/sheis
detainedbyateacherortheofficeshouldhavetheirplanner/handbooksigned,statingtheteacher/officeisresponsibleforthetardy.

Studentswhoarrivelatetoschoolduetoanunexcusedabsencewillbeconsideredtardy.Studentswhoreach3latetoschooltardieswill
begivendetention.Upona6thtardyameetingbetweenthestudent,parent,andprincipalwillbeheld.Tardinesstoclass3timestardy
willresultinonelunchdetention,6timestardywillresultin3lunchdetentions,9timestardywillresultinafterschooldetentionand
every3timestardyafter9willresultinafterschooldetentionperquarter.

UnexcusedAbsencesTRUANCY
Studentsundertheageof16arerequiredtoattendschoolasrequiredbyMinnesotasCompulsoryAttendanceLaw."Habitualtruant"
meansachildundertheageof16yearswhoisabsentfromattendanceatschoolwithoutlawfulexcuseforoneormoreclassperiodson
sevenschooldaysifthechildisinmiddleschool.120A.22,subdivision8.

Followingistheprocesswewillfollowforunexcusedabsences:
1. Aletterissenttotheparent/guardianafter3unexcusedabsences.Timelostfortruancymaybemadeupindetention.
2. Asecondletterissentafter5unexcusedabsencesschedulingameetingwiththeAssistantPrincipal,DistrictAttendance
Officer,teamofteachers,schoolcounselor,andschoolsocialworker.Togetherwewillcomeupwithaplanforyouandyour
childandsignacontractstatingthatthechildsattendancewillimprove.
3. Whenthestudentreaches7unexcusedabsencesareferralwillbemadetotheNoblesCountyFamilyServiceAgency.

AutomobilesandMopeds
StudentsarenotallowedtodrivetoWorthingtonMiddleSchooleveniftheyare16yearsofage.

BackgroundCheck
Theschooldistrictshallrequirethatapplicantsforschooldistrictpositionswhoreceiveanofferofemploymentandallindividualswho
areofferedtheopportunitytoprovideathleticcoachingservicesorotherextracurricularacademiccoachingservicestotheschooldistrict,
regardlessofwhetheranycompensationispaid,submittoacriminalhistorybackgroundcheck.Theofferofemploymentshallbe
conditioneduponadeterminationbytheschooldistrictthatanapplicantscriminalhistorydoesnotprecludetheapplicantfrom
employmentwiththeschooldistrict.

BehavioralInterventions
WorthingtonSchoolDistrictiscommittedtoahighlevelofpositivebehavioralexpectationsfromallstudents.Intheeventthatastudent
exhibitsinappropriatebehavior,interventions(waystochangethebehavior)maybeimplementedandcaninclude:parentphonecall,
advisorycheckinwithteacher,meetwithschoolsocialworker/counselor,conferencewithprincipal,detention,suspension,
StudentParentContract,and/oraMiddlelevelprogram(housedoffsite).

BicycleRacks
Bikeracksareprovidedforstudentandstaffuse.Pleaselockyourbikeintherack.Bikesarenottoberiddenonschoolpropertybeyond
thelocationoftheracksandarenottobeusedduringtheschoolday.Skateboards,rollerblades,scootersoranyotherwheeleddevices
arenotallowedtoberiddenbeyondthebikeracks.

BookBags
Studentsmaybringmaterialstoschoolinabookbag,butbookbagsmustbeleftinstudentassignedlockers.

BullyingProhibition
Asafeandcivilenvironmentisneededforstudentstolearnandattainhighacademicstandardsandtopromotehealthyhuman
relationships.Bullying,likeotherviolentordisruptivebehavior,isconductthatinterfereswithstudentsabilitytolearnandteachers
abilitytoeducatestudentsinasafeenvironment.Theschooldistrictcannotmonitortheactivitiesofstudentsatalltimesandeliminateall
incidentsofbullyingbetweenstudents,particularlywhenstudentsarenotunderthedirectsupervisionofschoolpersonnel.However,to
theextentsuchconductaffectstheeducationalenvironmentoftheschooldistrictandtherightsandwelfareofitsstudentsandiswithin
thecontroloftheschooldistrictinitsnormaloperations,itistheschooldistrictsintenttopreventbullyingandtotakeactionto
investigate,respond,remediate,anddisciplinethoseactsofbullyingwhichhavenotbeensuccessfullyprevented.Thepurposeofthis
policyistoassisttheschooldistrictinitsgoalofpreventingandrespondingtoactsofbullying,intimidation,violence,andothersimilar
disruptivebehavior.Bullyingmeansanywrittenorverbalexpression,physicalactorgesture,orpatternthereof,byastudentthatis
intendedtocauseorisperceivedascausingdistresstoastudentoragroupofstudentsandwhichsubstantiallyinterfereswithanother
studentsorstudentseducationalbenefits,opportunities,orperformance.
Bullyingincludes,butisnotlimitedto,conductbyastudentagainstanotherstudentoragroupofstudentsthatareasonablepersonunder
thecircumstancesknowsorshouldknow.
Anactofbullying,byeitheranindividualstudentoragroupofstudents,isexpresslyprohibitedonschooldistrictpropertyorat
schoolrelatedfunctions.Thispolicyappliesnotonlytostudentswhodirectlyengageinanactofbullyingbutalsotostudentswho,
bytheirindirectbehavior,condoneorsupportanotherstudentsactofbullying.Thispolicyalsoappliestoanystudentwhose
conductatanytimeorinanyplaceconstitutesbullyingthatinterfereswithorobstructsthemissionoroperationsoftheschool
districtorthesafetyorwelfareofthestudent,otherstudents,oremployees.Themisuseoftechnologyincluding,butnotlimitedto,
teasing,intimidating,defaming,threatening,orterrorizinganotherstudent,teacher,administrator,volunteer,contractor,orother
employeeoftheschooldistrictbysendingorpostingemailmessages,instantmessages,textmessages,digitalpicturesorimages,
orwebsitepostings,includingblogs,alsomayconstituteanactofbullyingregardlessofwhethersuchactsarecommittedonoroff
schooldistrictpropertyand/orwithorwithouttheuseofschooldistrictresources.
Noteacher,administrator,volunteer,contractor,orotheremployeeoftheschooldistrictshallpermit,condone,ortoleratebullying.
Apparentpermissionorconsentbyastudentbeingbullieddoesnotlessentheprohibitionscontainedinthispolicy.
Retaliationagainstavictim,goodfaithreporter,orawitnessofbullyingisprohibited.
Falseaccusationsorreportsofbullyingagainstanotherstudentareprohibited.
Apersonwhoengagesinanactofbullying,reprisal,orfalsereportingofbullyingorpermits,condones,ortoleratesbullyingshall
besubjecttodisciplineforthatactinaccordancewithschooldistrictspoliciesandprocedures.Theschooldistrictmaytakeinto
accountthefollowingfactors:
1. Thedevelopmentalandmaturitylevelsofthepartiesinvolved
2. Thelevelsofharm,surroundingcircumstances,andnatureofthebehavior
3. Pastincidencesorpastorcontinuingpatternsofbehavior
4. Therelationshipbetweenthepartiesinvolvedand
5. Thecontextinwhichtheallegedincidentsoccurred.

Consequencesforstudentswhocommitprohibitedactsofbullyingmayrangefrompositivebehavioralinterventionsuptoand
includingsuspensionand/orexpulsion.Consequencesforemployeeswhopermit,condone,ortoleratebullyingorengageinan
actofreprisalorintentionalfalsereportingofbullyingmayresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingterminationor
discharge.Consequencesforotherindividualsengaginginprohibitedactsofbullyingmayinclude,butnotbelimitedto,
exclusionfromschooldistrictpropertyandeventsand/orterminationofservicesand/orcontracts.
Theschooldistrictwillacttoinvestigateallcomplaintsofbullyingandwilldisciplineortakeappropriateactionagainstanystudent,
teacher,administrator,volunteer,contractor,orotheremployeeoftheschooldistrictwhoisfoundtohaveviolatedthispolicy.

BusBehaviorExpectations
Pupilstransportedinaschoolbusshallbeundertheauthorityofandresponsibletothedriverofthebus.Ridingtheschoolbus,whether
toorfromschoolorrelatedtoanextracurricularactivity,isaprivilegethatcanberevokedforinappropriatebehavior.Studentsare
expectedtofollowthesamestandardsofbehaviorwhileridingabusastheyareinschoolorataschoolsponsoredactivity.Allschool
rulesareineffectwhileastudentiswaitingatabusstoporridingthebus.Continueddisorderlyconductorpersistentrefusaltosubmit
totheauthorityofthedrivershallbesufficientreasonforapupiltobedeniedtransportationinaccordancewiththesepolicies.Thedriver
ofanyschoolbusshallberesponsiblefortheorderlyconductofthepupilstransported.MS121A.59provides,transportationisa
privilegenotarightforaneligiblestudent.

Cafeteria
Inordertomaintainthecafeteria,yourcooperationisnecessary.Youcanmeetthisresponsibilitybyobservingthefollowing
expectations:
Cuttingintothelunchlineisnotpermitted.
Foodorotheritemsarenottobethrown.
Eachindividualstudentisresponsibleforcleaningthetablewherehe/sheeatsandtopickupanyliter.
Eachstudentisexpectedtoremainseatedwhileeating.
Foodisnottobetakenfromthecafeteria.
Studentsmustleavethecafeteriaareawhentheyhavefinishedeating.

CanineInspections
The WMS campusandadjoining areasareroutinelyinspected by Police canines for prohibitedsubstancesand items inorderto providea
saferlearningenvironment.

CellPhones
Cellphonesarenottobecarriedduringtheschoolday.Ifastudentchoosestobringtheircellphonetoschooltheydosoattheirown
risk.Thecellphoneshouldbeturnedoffandstoredintheirlocker.Ifastudentiscarryingorusingtheircellphoneduringtheschoolday,
itwillbeconfiscatedandparentsmaybecontactedtoretrieveit.Phonesareavailableinclassroomsandattheofficewithpermission.

ChangeofAddressandTelephoneNumber
Studentsand/orparents/guardiansaretoreportimmediatelytothemiddleschoolofficeanychangeofaddressorchangeintelephone
number.Thisinformationisveryimportantandneededincaseofemergency,countychange,transportation,etc.

Cheating/Plagiarism
Cheatingistheactofwillfullyobtaining,givingorusingofinformationonatestorassignmentthatdistortsthetrueevaluationofwhata
studentknows,hasachieved,orcandemonstrate.Thisincludestheactofplagiarism.Thefirstoffense,dependingontheirroleofthe
offence,willresultinparentcontact,zerocreditforthetest/assignmentand/ordetention.Thesecondoffensewillresultinzerocreditfor
thetest/assignment,schoolconsequencesandaparentcontact.Thethirdoffensewillleadtogreaterschool/classroomconsequences.

ClassFees
Studentswillnotbechargedfeesforclassrequiredprojects.Feesmaybechargedtostudentswhowanttodospecialprojectsthatarein
additiontoassignedclassroomwork.Astudentmaybechargedfeesfortextbooks,workbooks,andlibrarybooks,lostordestroyedby
thestudent.

ClassroomExpectations

BeVerballyConsiderate
BePhysicallyConsiderate
RespectYourself,Others,andProperty
BePrompt,Prepared,andOrganized
StriveforyourBestAchievement

DefinitionofExpectations
You are expected to contribute to an atmosphere in the classroom and media center where you have an opportunity to learn. It is
expectedthatyouwillhaveenoughselfdisciplinetoallowthistohappen.

BE VERBALLY CONSIDERATEYou should show others that their ideas or thoughtsare important,eventhoughyoumight
not agree. Treat others the way you wanttobe treated.Yourattitudeandnonverbalcommunicationshouldsupportthe actions
ofbeingpoliteandshowingcommoncourtesy.

BE PHYSICALLY CONSIDERATETo be physically considerate, you should be considerateofothersin boththe manner in

which you dress and the manner in which you conduct yourself. Clothes appropriateto aschoolenvironmentshouldbeworn.
Your behavior should be apositivereflectiononyou.Gesturesthathavenegative meanings andcause negativefeelingsshould
be avoided. In order to keep our school asafe placeforeveryone,physicalcontact such as fighting andinappropriatetouching
willnotbetolerated.
RESPECT YOURSELF, OTHERS AND PROPERTYYoushouldunderstandthatyouhavevalueasanindividual.Yourown
ideas, beliefs, plans, relationshipswith others,andphysicalwellbeing areimportant.Likewise,youshouldrecognize thevalue
of other students and of adults in our school. You should demonstrate courtesy and regard the individuality of others. The
propertyofothersandtheschoolbuildingitselfshouldbetreatedproperly.
BE PROMPT, PREPARED AND ORGANIZEDWe expect you to arrive at schoolandin your classesontime,which means
before the bell rings.Youshouldhave thenecessarymaterialstocompleteyourdailyassignmentsinan orderlyfashion ineach
class.
STRIVE FOR YOUR BEST ACHIEVEMENTIn order for you to be successful in each of your classes,youwillwantto be
attentiveinclass,anddoyour
assignments regularly. It is important to ask your instructor for help when necessary. If you are absent, make up yourwork by thedue
date establishedbyyourinstructor. Ifyoualways putforththeeffort towork up toyourpotential,youwill findyourhighschool yearsto
beveryrewarding.

Dances
Danceswillbeheldafterschool.Parentsneedtopickuptheirchildrenpromptlywhenthedanceends.Allstudentsmustbepickedup
immediatelyafterthedance.Studentsnotpickedupwithin30minutesoftheendofthedancewillnotbeallowedtoattendthenext
dance.Itistheparent/guardianresponsibilitytoprovidetransportationhomeafterthedance.Inordertoattendthedance,studentsmust
beinattendanceatschoolthedayofthedanceby11:30AM.StudentswhoareinISS/OSSthedayofthedancewillnotbeallowedto
attend.

DirectedStudies
DirectedStudiesisutilizedasastudyhallandregularclassroomrulesandexpectationsaretobefollowed.Studentsaretobeontaskfor
theentireperiodandcreatesomemeasureofproductiveeffort.DirectedStudiesisscheduledoppositeBand/Choir.Studentswhohave
notelectedtoparticipateineitherorbothwillattenddaily.

DirectoryInformation
Independent School District 518, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act announces that directorytype
information on public school students in the district willbe disseminatedfrom timetotime withoutfurtherauthorizationfrom parentsof
such students. Public information shall include names and pictures of students participating in or attendingextracurricular activities,
schoolevents,andHighSchoolLeagueactivitiesorevents.Directorytypeinformationunderthispolicyisdefinedas:
Thestudentsname,address&photograph
Thenamesofthestudentsparents&phonenumber
Thestudentsdateofbirth&classdesignation(i.e.,1stGrade)
Thestudentsextracurricularparticipation
Thestudentsachievementawardsorhonors
Thestudentsweightandheightifamemberofanathleticteam
TheschooldistrictthestudentattendedbeforeheorsheenrolledinIndependentSchoolDistrict#518
AnyparentwishingtowithholdinformationfromdistributionmustmaketherequesttotheOfficeoftheSuperintendentofSchools.This
legalnoticeispublishedannuallyintheDistrict518BulletininAugust.

DressCode
InadditiontotheDistrictspolicyconcerningstudentdressandappearanceWMSstudentsareonlyallowedtowearshortstoschool
duringfirstandfourthquarter.Thelengthofshortsandskirtsmustreachthestudentsfingertipswhenstandingwiththeirarmsattheir
sides.Holesinpantsmustbebelowthefingertipline.Tanktopsmusthavestrapsonbothshouldersandtheymustbeatleastoneinch
wide.TopsmadeoflaceorseethroughmaterialmusthaveatleastatanktopunderneaththatmeetsthisDressCode.Wristbandswith
messagesthatmaybeconsideredoffensivearenotallowed.Sleepwearandslippersarenotappropriateforschool.Seedistrictpolicyfor
additionalinformationregardingdress.

DrugsandAlcohol
Tobaccoproducts,alcohol,andanyillegaldrugsorparaphernaliaarenotallowed.Electroniccigarettesarenotallowed.Seealso
DistrictPolicy.

DueProcess
Anyactionthatresultsinsuspension,exclusionorexpulsionofastudentfromschoolshallbesubjecttothePupilFairDismissalActof
1974.Theconstitutionalrightsofindividualsassuretheprotectionofdueprocessoflaw.

EmailStaff
Toemailstaffmembers,pleaseaccesstheStaffDirectorybyclickingthelink,orbygoingtowww.isd518.net,selectCONTACT,then
StaffDirector.

FailingStudents
Studentswhohavefailed3ormorecoreacademiccoursesmayberequiredtoworkwithanInterventionistatWMS,attendtheafter
schoolprogram,orbeplacedintheMiddleLevelProgram(housedattheWestLearningCenter).Ifastudentcontinuestofailclasses
theymayberequiredtoattendsummerschool.Note:Administrationwilllookatwhenclasseswerefailedandtheneedforsummer
remediationmaybedeterminedbyeffortandimprovementduringtheschoolyear.Ifastudentattendssummerschoolonadailybasis
withproperbehaviorandacademiceffort,theywillbeabletoattendWMSorWHSthenextschoolyear.Ifastudenthaspoor
attendance,poorbehaviororpooracademicefforttheywillberequiredtodooneofthefollowing:returntoWMSandworkwithan
Interventionist,starttheschoolyearattheMiddleLevelProgram(housedattheWestLearningAcademy),orstarttheschoolyearatthe
AreaLearningCenter.

FieldTrip
Thecostforfieldtripsis$10thisistohelpoffsetthecostsfortransportationandadmission.WMSstudentshavemorethanonefield
tripeachyear,bothlocallyandsomeatrathergreatdistancesandtherefore,thisfeeisnonrefundable.
Expectationsarehighwheneachgradetakestheirfinalbigfieldtripoutoftown.Wearetravelinglongdistances,notonlyrepresenting
WMS,butthecityofWorthingtonaswell.Administrationreservestherighttokeepstudentsbackfromfieldtrips.Followingarethe
expectationsthatareputinplaceonemonthpriortoourfinalfieldtrips.Ifstudentsareunabletomeettheseexpectations,wecannot
expectthemtobegoodrepresentativesofWMSandtheywillnotbeallowedtoattend.

1.Thestudenthashad4ormorebeforeschool,lunch,orafterschooldetentions.
2.ThestudenthasbeeninInSchoolSuspension.
3.ThestudenthasbeeninOutofSchoolSuspension.
4.Thestudenthashadthreeofficereferrals.

Fighting
Fightingisconsidereddisorderlyconductandmayresultinreferraltolawenforcement.SeealsoFIGHTINGindistrict
policy.

FreeplayActivities
Anoutsideareawestoftheschoolisdesignated,andsupervised,asthenoonhouractivityarea.Studentsarerestrictedtothisarea.
Inappropriateplayorbehaviorandtravelingbetweenthecafeteriaandthedesignatedplayareaareprohibited.Studentsneedtodress
appropriatelyfortheweather.

GradingScale/GradePointAverage
A=90100%

B=8089
C=7079
D=6069
F=59orbelow
Eachgradereceivedisequaltoacertainnumberofpoints.Thegradepointaverageisthetotalnumberofpointsforallofyourclasses
dividedbythenumberofclasses.Gradesareequaltothefollowinggradepoints:A=4.0,A=3.67,B+=3.33,B=3.0,B=2.67,C+=2.33,
C=2.0,C=1.67,D+=1.33,D=0.67.

Headphones
Althoughitisnotrequired,WMShighlyrecommendsallstudentstoprovidepersonalheadphoneswhentakingstandardized/districttests.
Theschooldistrictwillsupplyheadphoneswhenastudentdoesnothavetheirown.Headphonesarenotallowedatanyothertimeoncea
studententersthebuilding.

HazingProhibition
Hazingmeanscommittinganactagainstastudent,orcoercingastudentintocommittinganact,thatcreatesasubstantialriskofharm
toaperson,inorderforthestudenttobeinitiatedintooraffiliatedwithastudentorganization,orforanyotherpurpose.
Nostudent,teacher,administrator,volunteer,contractororotheremployeeoftheschooldistrictshallplan,direct,encourage,aidor
engageinhazing.
Noteacher,administrator,volunteer,contractororotheremployeeoftheschooldistrictshallpermit,condoneortoleratehazing.
Apparentpermissionorconsentbyapersonbeinghazeddoesnotlessentheprohibitionscontainedinthispolicy.
Thispolicyappliestobehaviorthatoccursonoroffschoolpropertyandduringandafterschoolhours.
Apersonwhoengagesinanactthatviolatesschoolpolicyorlawinordertobeinitiatedintooraffiliatedwithastudent
organizationshallbesubjecttodisciplineforthatact.
Theschooldistrictwillacttoinvestigateallcomplaintsofhazingandwilldisciplineortakeappropriateactionagainstanystudent,
teacher,administrator,volunteer,contractororotheremployeeoftheschooldistrictwhoisfoundtohaveviolatedthispolicy.
Anypersonwhobelievesheorshehasbeenthevictimofhazingoranypersonwithknowledgeorbeliefofconductwhichmay
constitutehazingshallreporttheallegedactsimmediatelytothebuildingadministration.

Insurance
Aninsuranceplanforstudentcoveragehasbeenapprovedbytheschoolboardincaseofinjuryandisavailableforindividualpurchase.
Informationwillbegiventostudents,totakehome,atthebeginningoftheschoolyear.

InstructorsAuthorityoverStudents
Everyinstructorhasauthorityoverallstudents,atalltimes,inallareasoftheschoolpremises,anytimestudentsmaybeonschool
premises,regardlessofwhetherschoolisinsessionornot.Studentsareunderthejurisdictionnotonlyoftheirclassroominstructor,but
allISD#518instructors.Studentsnotunderthesupervisionofateacheroradvisorafterschoolareencouragedtoleavethebuilding.

InterpreterServices
Tobettercommunicatetostudentsandparents,ISD#518haslanguageinterpretersavailableonrequest.Pleasecontacttheschool
districtifyouareinneedofinterpretationservices.CallGeronimoOrozcoat7271193.

iPads
StudentuseofiPadsmustcomplywithstudentuseagreementiPadsGuidelines,Procedures,andInformationHandout.iPads,iPods,
cellphones,camerasandotherelectronicdevicesarenotallowedinrestroomsorlockerrooms.

StudentPledgeforiPadUse
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IwilltakegoodcareofmyiPad.
IwillneverleavetheiPadunattended.
IwillneverloanoutmyiPadtootherindividuals.
IwillknowwheremyiPadisatalltimes.
IwillchargemyiPadsbatterydaily.
IwillkeepfoodandbeveragesawayfrommyiPadsincetheymaycausedamagetothedevice.
IwillnotdisassembleanypartofmyiPadorattemptanyrepairs.
IwillprotectmyiPadbyonlycarryingitwhileinthecaseprovided.
IwillusemyiPadinwaysthatareappropriate,meetISD518expectationsandareeducational.
IwillnotdefacetheserialnumberiPadstickeronanyiPad.
IunderstandthatmyiPadissubjecttoinspectionatanytimewithoutnoticeandremainsthepropertyofISD518.
IwillfollowthepoliciesoutlinediniPadGuidelines,Procedures,andInformationHandoutwhileatschool,aswellasoutside
theschoolday.
Iwillfileapolicereportincaseoftheft,vandalism,andotheractscoveredbyinsurance.
Iwillberesponsibleforalldamageorlosscausedbyneglectorabuse.
IagreetoreturntheDistrictiPad,caseandpowercordsingoodworkingcondition.
IwillfollowallotherrulesspecifiedintheISD518StudentHandbook.

Lockers
Eachstudentwillbeassignedalockertoprovidesafekeepingforschoolmaterialsandpersonalarticles.Lockercombinationsaretobe
keptconfidentialsincetheresponsibilityforsafeguardingpersonalpropertylieswiththestudent.Lockersarethepropertyoftheschool
andmaybeopenedforinspectionatanytimeatthediscretionoftheschoolprincipalorotherschooladministrativepersonnel.Students
arenottoshareortradelockers.Studentsarenottoclimbonorvandalizelockersinanyway.PursuanttoMNStatute121A.72.

Loitering
TheschoolhasadoptedaloiteringpolicyconsistentwithWorthingtonOrdinance#59.Thisprohibitsstudentsfromloiteringonpublic
propertynearschoolpremisesinthecityofWorthington.

LostandFound
Studentswhofindlostarticlesareaskedtotakethemtotheoffice.Theownercanthenclaimtheseitemsatthemiddleschooloffice.

LunchAccount
Eachstudentwillbeprovidedwithalunchnumber(remainswiththemasISD518students),whichtheywilltypeinastheygothrough
theservingline.Studentpricesare$1.95perlunchand$1.00perbreakfast.Studentsmaydepositmoneyintotheiraccountseach
morninginthecafeteriafrom7:30am7:55am.Thestudentsmayprepayasmanydaysinadvanceastheywish.Studentswillnotbe
allowedtooverdrawtheiraccount.Ifthisoccurs,parentswillbecontactedbytheFoodServiceDirector&/orAdministrationformoney
depositorafamilymeeting.Adetailedstatementofthestudentsaccountisavailableuponrequestandcanbefoundonthedistrict's
webpage.

LunchArrangements
Studentsarenotallowedtoleavetheschoolorschoolgroundsduringthenoonhourunlessaccompaniedbytheirparentandpermission
isgrantedfromtheoffice.Hotlunchisavailabletomiddleschoolstudentsinthecafeteria.Studentswhowishtobringlunchfromhome
aretoeatinthecafeteria.Studentsmaynotorderoutandhavefooddeliveredtotheschool.

MakeupWork
Ifstudentsaregoneonedaybecauseofillness,noarrangementswillbemadetoreceivemakeupwork.Ifstudentsareabsenttwoor
moreconsecutivedaysbecauseofillness,parentsareencouragedtocallformakeupwork.Callsshouldbemadeby9:00amand
homeworkmaybepickedupfromtheofficebetween3:004:00pm.PleaserefertotheParentPortalforstudentassignments.

MediaCenterOverduePolicy
Checkouttimeisfortwoweeks.Studentswillbeallowedatotalofthreeitems.Itemsaretobereturnedingoodcondition,orrechecked
out,withintwoweeks.Ifanitemismisplacedordamaged,replacementcostswillbechargedtothestudent.Payingforamisplaced
iteminatimelymannerwillallowastudenttocontinuecheckingout.

OverduenoticeswillbegeneratedeverymonthandstudentswhohaveoverdueitemswillreceivethemintheirAdvisoryclass.

Studentswhodonotreturn,orpayfor,theirmaterialswithintwomonthswillnotbeabletocheckoutfromtheMediaCenter.Discretion
maybeusedonthepartofthelibrarianoradministration.

Messages
Unlessitisanemergencysituation,studentswillnotbecalledoutofclassforreasonssuchas:messages,assignments,money,band
instruments,etc.Thesemessagescanbeleftintheofficeandstudentswillbenotifiedatatimewhentheywillnotdisruptaclass
session.

PeerMediation
PeerMediationisanopportunityforstudentstoassistotherstudentsinresolvinginterpersonalproblems.Astudentwhowishesto
mediatemaycontacttheadvisor,teachingstaff,counselingstafforadministration.Amediationsessionwillbescheduled.Peer
Mediationisvoluntarybutmayberecommendedbystaff.

PesticideApplication
Anestimatedscheduleofapplicationsofpesticidesisavailableforrevieworcopyingattheschooloffices.Aparentmayreceiveprior
noticeofeachapplicationifspecificallyrequested.

PhysicalEducation
DressCode
ForPhysicalEducationclasstheminimumrequirementfordressis:athleticshoes,shortsleevedtshirt,andshortsthatcometothe
knees.Longpantsandlongsleevesareallowed.

ClassParticipation
Allstudentsarerequiredbystaterulestoparticipateinphysicaleducation.Arecoveringstudentmaybeheldoutofphysicaleducation
foraperiodoftwodaysifthestudentbringsanotefromhis/herparents.Theadministrationcanextendthattimetofivedays.Afterfive
days,astudentmusthaveadoctorsnoteverifyingtheneedtobeheldout.

PledgeofAllegiance
MinnesotaStatute121A.11Anyonewhodoesnotwishtoparticipateinrecitingthepledgeofallegianceforanypersonalreasonmay
electnottodoso.Studentsmustrespectanotherpersonsrighttomakethatchoice.

PostersandNotices
Onlyapprovednoticesandpostersmaybedisplayedonbulletinboardsorwalls.PleasecontactthePrincipalsOfficeforpermissionto
postanotice.Administrationmustsignallposters,plaques,memorials,etc.,beforetheyaredisplayed.

ReasonableForce
Ateacher,schoolemployee,schoolbusdriverorotheragentofaschooldistrictmayusereasonableforceincompliancewithMinnesota
Statutes121A.582andotherlaws.

Renaissance
WorthingtonMiddleSchoolisaRenaissanceSchool.Renaissancemakesrecognitionaccessibletoallstudentsandputsasenseofpride
backintoacademicachievement.Renaissanceassemblieswillbeheldeachquartertohonorandrewardstudentswhohaveearnedoneof
thefollowingfourlevels:
Platinum:4.0GPA

Gold:3.53.999GPA
Silver:3.03.49GPA
Bronze:2.52.99GPA
NoFsareallowed.StudentsneedtoattendWMSaminimumof4classperiodstoqualify.

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RestrictedAreas
Studentsarenottobeinthedrivewayarea,parkinglotarea,oranyotherareaoftheschoolgroundsunlessunderthedirectsupervisionof
astaffmember.Uponarrivalatschool,studentsaretoenterthebuildingimmediately.Leavingtheschoolorgroundswithout
permissionfromtheschoolisprohibited,andmaybeconsideredtruancy.Studentsarenotallowedintheschoolbuildinguntil7:30AM.

SafetyDrills
Drillsincludingfire,severeweatherandlockdownswillbeheldperiodicallythroughouttheschoolyear.Proceduresfordismissalin
caseofafirealarmarepostedthroughouttheschoolbuilding.Teacherswillalsoadvisestudentsconcerningclassroomexitanddrill
procedures.

SchoolEquipment
Studentsareresponsibleforallschoolequipmentissuedtoyou(music,instruments,uniforms,athleticequipment,locks,librarybooks,
textbooks,etc.).Youwillbechargedfordamagesduetomisusingorlosingmaterialsandequipment.

Snowballs/Iceballs
Thethrowing/useofsnowballsoriceballs(chunks)isnotallowedonschoolproperty.Thisisasafetyviolation.

SpecialEducationPrograms
Inaccordancewithstateandfederalmandates,District#518seeksout,assesses,andservesstudentswithdisabilities.Districtstaffusesa
comprehensivechildstudyprocesstosystematicallyscreen,assess,and,ifidentified,providespecialeducationandrelatedservices.
Whenareferralisreceived,thebuildingChildStudyCommitteemeetstodetermineifanyevaluationisnecessaryandbywhomitshould
bedone(schoolpsychologist,specialeducationteachers,speech/languageclinician,etc.).Ifanevaluationisindicated,parentsare
notifiedbyletterandaskedfortheirapproval.Ifconsentisobtained,theevaluationiscompleted.Aftertheevaluationiscompleted,
generalandspecialeducationpersonnelinvolvedmeetwithparentstodecideonanappropriateplacementforthechild.An
individualizedprogramisdevelopedforthechildandservicesareprovidedinaccordance.IndividualizedEducationPrograms(IEPs)are
reviewedonatleastanannualbasiswithschoolpersonnelandparents.AcopyoftheParentRightsandProceduralSafeguards
pertainingtospecialeducationisavailableintheoffice.

Telephones
Astudentphoneisalsoavailableforuse,withpermission,outsidetheofficebefore,during,andafterschool.

TennessenWarning
TheMinnesotaGovernmentDataPrivacyActprovidesallpersonswithcertainrights.Theserightsinclude,butarenotlimited,tothe
following:youmustbetoldverballyorwritten:thepurposeandintendeduseofthedatarequested,whethertheindividualmayrefuseto
supplyorislegallyobligatedtosupplythedata,anyknownconsequencesofsupplyingornotsupplyingthedataandtheidentityofother
personsauthorizedtoreceivethedata.*Wheneveragovernmentagencyasksyoutoprovideprivateorconfidentialdataaboutyourself.
StudentsmayrequestinformationnotbedisclosedasperMNStatue13.02subd.8,dataprivacy.

Textbooks
YourtextbooksarethepropertyofWorthingtonDistrict518Schoolsandareavailableforyouruse.Weaskthatstudentsusebook
coverstohelpprotectthebookfromnormalwearandtear.Studentsandtheirparents/guardianswillberequiredtopayforbooksthatare
lostordamaged.

Trespassing
Theprincipal/assistantprincipalhasthestatutoryrighttobanaviolatorofMNStatue609.605(4)fromschoolpremisesforuptoone
schoolyear.Violationofatrespasswarning/banisamisdemeanor.

VideoMonitoring
District518reservestherighttousevideomonitoringdeviceswithinDistrict518buildings,groundsandonschoolbuses.

VideoSurveillance
WorthingtonMiddleSchoolisunderconstantelectronicsurveillance.Videosurveillanceevidenceofstudentswhoareinvolvedin
inappropriateactivityorviolationsofschoolpoliciesmaybeusedinadministrativeinvestigationsorreferredtolawenforcementfor
criminalcharges.

Visitors
StudentvisitorsarenotallowedtoaccompanyaWorthingtonMiddleSchoolstudent.

Weapons
Weaponsofanysortarenotallowed.Drawings,photosorotherdepictionsofweaponsarenotallowedastheymaycauseunduestress
orfearamongstudentsorstaff.SeealsoWEAPONSindistrictpolicy.

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EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIES
AthleticAcceleration
TheMiddleSchoolphilosophyinregardstoathleticsisparticipationandskillacquisitionwithcompetitionbeingdownplayed.Itshall
generallybethepolicyoftheMiddleSchoolandtheCoachesLiaisonCommitteenottoacceleratestudentswithintheMiddleSchool
programsandbasedonthedeterminationofschoolauthorities.Athleticaccelerationinvolving8thgradestudentstohighschoolprograms
willfollowtheDistrict518AccelerationPolicy.

AthleticActivities(7th
and8th
Grade)
BOYS
FALL

CrossCountry,Football,Soccer

WINTERBasketball,Hockey,Wrestling

SPRING Baseball,Golf,Track,Tennis

GIRLS

FALLCrossCountry,Soccer,Tennis,Volleyball

WINTERBasketball,DanceTeam,Gymnastics,Hockey

SPRING Golf,Softball,Track

AthleticActivityAttendance
Studentswhohavenotreportedtoschoolby11:30am,orwhohavebeenissuedinschooloroutofschoolsuspension,maynotparticipate
inanyafterschoolathleticeventsoractivities.

AthleticFees
Inordertoparticipateintheathleticprogramthattheschooldistrictoffers,allstudentswillbeassessedanequipmentfee.Thefeeis
beingchargedforuseofequipmentthatissuppliedbythedistrictforallofthesportsprograms.Towelswillnotbeprovided.Activity
feesfor7thand8thgradeactivitiesarecurrently$30.Ifa7thor8thgraderisputontheeligibilitylistthatisturnedintotheMinnesotaState
HighSchoolLeague,thenthatindividualwillpaythehighschoolrate.Thosequalifyingforfreeandreducedlunchwillpayareduced
participationfee.

ConflictofActivities
Ifthereisaconflictbetweenanacademicorclassrelatedactivityandanextracurricularactivity,apupilwhochoosestheacademic
activitywillnotbepenalizedintheextracurricularactivity.However,ifastudenthasaconflictbetweentwoextracurricularactivities
suchasaschoolplayandathleticstheadvisorswillattempttoworkoutasolution.Alldecisionsmusthavethefinalapprovalof
administration.IftheconflictinvolvedaStateHighSchoolLeagueactivity,theLeagueactivityshalltakepriority.Conferenceactivities
havepriorityoveractivitiesthatreoccur.StateHighSchoolLeaguetournamentshavepriorityoverallotherevents.

EligibilityPolicy
AnystudentsparticipatinginextracurricularactivitiesaregovernedbyDistrict518,WorthingtonMiddleSchoolandWorthington
MiddleSchoolStudentHandbookrules,practicesandprocedures,asoutlined.Abehavioralpolicyisalsoinplacetoaddress
inappropriatebehaviorduringtheschooldaywhichresultsinaparticipantreceivingafterschooldetention,inschoolsuspension,orout
ofschoolsuspension.Ifanyoftheseconsequencesareissued,thestudentinviolationwillloseeligibilityforthatdaysevent(i.e.
practice,game,meet,etc.).Iffurtherviolationsoccur,whichresultinlosteligibility,schooladministrationhasthediscretionandlatitude
toamendconsequencesasappropriatetothesituation,i.e.furtherlossofevent(practice,game,meet)time,parentmeeting,oradditional
studentdiscipline.
Studentsmustmaintainapassinggradeinalloftheirclassesinordertoparticipateinextracurricularcontests/performances.Ifastudent
hasafailinggradewhengradesaresubmittedeverytwoweeks,s/hewillbeonAcademicProbationforthenexttwoweeks.Duringthat
time,studentsmaypracticeandparticipateincontests/performances.Whengradesaresubmittedtwoweekslater,anystudenton
AcademicProbationwhoreceivesafailinggradewillnowbeplacedonAcademicIneligibilityfortwoweeks.Duringthattime,students
maypracticebutwillbeineligibletoplayforthefirstscheduledcontest/performanceduringthetwoweekperiod.Ifastudentreceivesa
failinggradeforthethirdconsecutivegradingperiod,theywillremainonAcademicIneligibilityandwillbeineligibletoparticipatein
anycontests/performancesduringthetwoweekperiod.Astudentwhoisineligiblemaystillattendthecontest/performance.Itis
recommendedthatanystudentonAcademicProbationorAcademicIneligibilitytakeadvantageofafterschoolassistanceprogramsinan
attempttoimprovetheirgrades

MiddleSchoolstudentswhoparticipateonahighschoolteamwillbesubjecttofollowingtheHighSchoolAcademicEligibilityPolicy
andallotherrulesoftheMinnesotaStateHighSchoolLeague.

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HEALTHSERVICES
Illness
Ifastudentbecomesillduringtheschoolday,thestudentmustaskpermissiontogotothehealthoffice.Donotleavethebuildinguntil
youhavefirstcheckedinwiththehealthofficestaff.Studentswhobecomeillwillbesenthomeonlyafteraparent,guardianor
emergencycontacthasbeennotified.Theparent,guardianoremergencycontactisrequiredtosignthestudentoutofthehealthoffice.
Intheeventofanextendedillness(absenceof3ormoredays),studentsmayberequiredtoprovideanotefromtheirdoctor.

Immunizations
ToenrollinschoolinMinnesota,childrenmustshowtheyvehadthefollowingimmunizationorfilealegalexemption.Parentsmayfile
amedicalexemptionsignedbyahealthcareprovideroraconscientiousobjectionsignedbyaparent/guardianandnotarized.

3DTPand1Tdapbefore7thgrade
3Polio
2MMR
3HepatitisB
2Varicellavaccinationsoryearofchickenpoxdisease(Documentationmustbesignedbyaphysician)
1Menigococcalbefore7thgrade

Pleasenotethatifyourchilddoesnotreceivetherequiredimmunization,itwillbereportedtothestateofMinnesotathattheyarenotin
compliancewiththeMinnesotaSchoolImmunizationrequirements,andtheywillnotbeabletoattendschooluntiltheir
immunization(s)areupdated.Formoreinformationonimmunizationyoucangotowww.health.state.mn.us/immunize.

MedicationatSchool
Weencouragemedicationhourstobearrangedoutsideofschoolhoursifatallpossible.However,weunderstandthattherearecases
whenitisnecessarytothechildshealththatmedicationand/ortreatmentsbeadministeredinschool.Studentsarenottocarrytheirown
medicationwhileinschoolunlessthereisamedicalnecessity,youhavecontactedtheschoolnurseandyouhavecompletedthedistrict
medicationpermissionform.Twokeyfactorsmustbepresentbeforemedicationwillbegiven:

Writtenpermissionauthorizingschoolpersonneltoadministermedications.Parentconsentisneededforallmedicationphysician
consentisneededforallprescriptionmedication.Medicationpermissionformsareavailableatwww.isd518.net.
Medicationgiveninschoolmustbebroughtinanunopenedoriginalorpharmacylabeledcontainer(labeledbottleidentifyingthe
childsname,dosageofmedication,route,andphysiciansnameforprescriptionmedicinesealedoriginallabeledbottlefor
overthecountermedication).

Medicationbroughtinaplasticbagorothercontainerwillnotbeaccepted.Medicationadministeredbyschoolpersonnelwillbekeptin
thehealthofficeunderlockandkey.Specialstoragerequestsmustbediscussedinadvancewiththeschoolnurse.Unusedmedication,
notpickedupbytheendoftheschoolyear,willbedestroyedbyschoolpersonnel.Schoolhealthpersonneldonotroutinelyaccompany
studentsonfieldtrips.Ateacherordesignatedschoolemployeemayberesponsibleformedicationadministrationduringfieldtrips.
Pleaseinformtheschoolinwritingifyoudonotwantyourchildtoreceivemedicationinthismanner.PleaserefertotheISD#518
HealthBrochureformoreinformationaboutschoolhealthservices.

MANDATEDPOLICYPOSITIONS

District518isanequalopportunityschooldistrict.Therewillbenodiscriminationonthebasisofrace,creed,genderordisability
inhiringorinthetreatmentofstafforstudents.
TheTitleIXcoordinatorforDistrict518isSuperintendentJohnLandgaard.Hemaybereachedatthedistrictofficeat1117Marine
Avenue,Worthington,orbyphoneat5073722172.
The504DistrictProgramCoordinatoristheDirectorofSpecialPrograms,whomaybereachedatTheSpecialProgramsOfficeor
byphoneat5073721233.TheMiddleSchoolCoordinatorisTonyHastings,AssistantPrincipal,whomaybereachedat
WorthingtonMiddleSchool,orbyphoneat5073764174.
PandemicResponseinformation/preparedness:MNDept.ofEducation(1500W.Hwy.36,Roseville,MN55113651/5828403),
MinnesotaDepartmentofHealth(POBox64975,St.Paul,MN55164651/2015000),USDept.ofHealthandHumanServices
(200IndependenceAve.,Washington,DC20201877/6966775)
District518recognizesitsresponsibilityregardingthecollection,maintenanceanddisseminationofpupilrecordsandtheprotection
oftheprivacyofindividualstudentsasprovidedinfederallawandstatestatute.ISD518hasadaptedthesepolicies.

DISTRICTWIDE
STUDENTDISCIPLINEPOLICY&GUIDELINES
Minimum corrective actions for specified violations are described below. Because it is not possible to list every behavior or
conduct problem, the school administration has the discretion and latitude to amend consequences as appropriate to the
situation. Consequences may be altered as administration considers a students intent, track record or frequency of violations,

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attitude or response to the intervention and willingnesstocorrect the behavior. Buildingleveladministrationalsomayimposea

110 day suspension* as deemed appropriate for various violations of district policy (*the superintendent may extend a
suspension for an additional 110 days depending on the seriousness of the violation). Pursuant to MN Statues 121A.65, the
school district discipline policy was reviewed with staff, the school board, parents and students via various forms of
communication.

The following sanctions apply to studentsinK12and thedevelopmentallevelofthechildwill betakeninto considerationatthe timeof

the violation. The corrective actions are not sequentially ordered. Students may be subject to disciplinary action for conduct on oroff
school property which has a direct and immediate effectonthediscipline or thegeneral welfare of theschool. Thispolicyisparticularly
applicable where disciplinary action is reasonable necessary for thephysicaloremotionalsafetyofthe student,teachers, or otherschool
personnel, or for the safety of school property. Violations of this policyduring times of emergencies mayresultinincreased/additional
consequences. The district will follow Due Process laws and make each disciplinary action, an educational opportunity, as applicable.
Measuredbythisstandard,actswhichmayresultindisciplinaryactionincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:

*:MinorOffense(conference,lossofprivileges,restitution,detention,mediation,andcontract)
** : Major Offense (conference, loss of privileges,restitution, detention, mediation,contract, ISS, OSS,changeofplacement,
referraltooutsideagency)
*** : SevereOffense(conference, lossofprivileges, restitution,detention,mediation,contract,ISS,OSS, change of placement,
referraltooutsideagency,expulsion)

ABUSIVE
LANGUAGE
&
VERBAL
ASSAULT***: It is a violation of SchoolDistrict
policy to use abusive, threatening, profane, or
obscene language either oral or written by astudent
toward a staff member or another student including
conduct which degrades people because of their
gender, race, religion,ethnicbackgroundorphysical
ormentalhandicaps.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ***: Aggravated

Assault is committing an assault upon a person
with adangerousweaponoran assaultwhich inflicts
greatbodilyharmupononepersonoranother.

ALCOHOL ***: This refers to the possession, use

or being under the influence of any alcoholic
product while on the school grounds or at school
sponsoredactivities,includingschoolbuses.

ARSON ***: Thedestruction/damage toanyschool

buildingorpropertybymeansoffireexplosives.

BOMB THREATS***:Intentionallygivingafalse
alarmofabombthreat.

DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY *****:

Willful damage of school property willfully cuts,
defaces, or otherwise injures in any way any
property, real or personal, belonging to the school
district.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT ***: Engaging in

offensive, obscene, or abusive language or in
boisterous and noisy conduct tending to arouse
alarm,anger,orresentmentinothers.

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DRESS CODE *: Theparent/guardiansandstudent
are responsible to ensure neatness, cleanliness, and
respectable appearance when coming to school.
Administrative judgment will determine the
appropriateness of attire. Students found to be
dressed in bad taste or inconditionthatisdisruptive
to the educational environment will be expected to
change their attire, and their parents willbe notified
with an explanation of the action taken by the
school.
The following is a list of approved dress for
students:
PANTS&SHORTS
Lengthmustbeappropriate
Sizeappropriatewaist,seatandinseam
Trousersmustbewornatwaistline
SKIRTS&DRESSES
Skirtsmustbewornatwaistline
Lengthmustbeappropriate
Slitsinskirtsmustbeappropriate
NOTAPPROVEDSCHOOLWEAR
Improperly fitting clothing that results in
questionableexposureorisasafetyhazard
Seethroughclothing
Deepscooped necklines exposing an
inappropriateamountofbareskin
Clothing that shows the bare midriff or bare
shoulders (no halter tops, spaghetti straps, one
shoulder,tubetops).
Pajamas,bedroomshoesorothersleepwear
Apparel with offensive, obscene, indecent,
degrading, or profane pictures/messages will
not be allowed. Thisincludesanyclothing with
a slogan, which can be interpreted in different
ways which have connotations which may be
offensive,obscene,indecent,ordegrading.
Headwear (hats, hoods, scarves, etc.)are notto
bewornintheschoolbuilding(unlessapproved
for special occasions). All hats and caps shall
beproperlystoredfortheschoolday
Chains, spikes, long belts or other potentially
dangerousaccessories
Exposureofundergarmentsofanytype
Display or wearing of any gang articles,
paraphernalia or clothing that can be construed
as being gang related (e.g. bandanas, sweat
bands,headrags,etc.)
Clothingpromotingalcohol,drugs,orviolence
Backpacks, book bags, etc. if used, are to be
placed in the students locker during the day.
These items are not permitted inthe classroom,
cafeteriaorelsewhereinthebuilding
No gang related dress or symbols will be
allowed to be worn in school. This includes
headbands, bandanas or gang symbols written/
drawn on the students clothing. The clothing
cannotindicatenegativegroupaffiliation
Any other clothing that interferes with the
educationalprocess
State Law requires that shoes be worn by
studentsatalltimes.
Studentclothingmustnotcreatea healthhazard
tothestudentssafetyortothesafetyofothers.
Students who choose to wear hats/caps, etc. to
school must remove them upon entering

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building and must leave them in their lockers.

Once school starts, hats/caps, coats/jacketswill
notbeallowed.

DRUGS***: This refers to the possession, sale,

distribution, or being under the influence of any
substances or possession, sale or distribution of
items looking like drugs as defined in Minnesota
Statute 152.02 while on the school grounds
sponsored events. The sale and distribution will
ultimatelyresultinanexpulsion.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES *: Objectswhichcause

distractions,suchaspagers, radios,headsets, cellular
telephones, MP3s, universal remote controls and
laser pointers. These items will be retained by the
schoolwhenfoundpresentonschoolproperty.

FIGHTING*****:
Fighting
shall
be
characterized by a violent aggressive behavior by
two or more individuals with the intent ofinflicting
physical harm upon one another and differentiated
frompoking,pushing,shovingorscuffling.

FIRES, FALSE FIRE ALARMS AND

DANGEROUSTHREATS*****:
Lighting matches, lighters, open fires,
fireworks, etc. in any part of the school
building is prohibited. This definition does not
include any teacher directed classroom
demonstrationsusingfiresorflammables.
Pulling any fire alarm station,intheabsenceof
theactualfire
Tampering
with
fire
and
safety
equipment/devices or unauthorized handling of
fireextinguishers.
Phoning in or otherwise falsely reporting
dangerousthreats

FIREWORKS ***: Use, possession, or offering

for sale any substance, combination of substancesor
article preparedtoproduceavisibleoraudible effect
bycombustion,explosion,deflagrationordetonation

FOOD/BEVERAGE*: Student are not allowed to

be in possession of any food/candy/gum/etc. or
beverage during the school day. Exception is ifthis
isgiventoastudentbyateacher

GAMBLING *: Gambling is defined as the

playingofagameofchanceforstakes.

HARASSMENT
*****:
Harassment is
participating in or conspiring with others to engage

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in harassing acts that injure, degrade, or disgrace

other individuals. Harassment, whether willful or
otherwise, includes offensive behavior relating to
gender, religion, culture, disability, race, sexual
orientation,and/orage. Alsoconsideredharassingis
indecentexposure.

HAZING *****: Committing an act against a

student or coercing a student into committinganact
that creates a substantial risk of harm or holds a
student up to ridicule in order for the student to be
initiated into or affiliated with a student
organization,grouporclub.

INCRIMINATING EVIDENCE ****: If

administration is alerted to internet sites, photos or
other evidence of a breech in MSHSL rules, an
investigation will ensure. Photosofpossession(i.e.:
holding of tobaccoproductsoralcoholicbeverages),
willbetreatedasaviolation.

INSUBORDINATION ****: Willful refusal to

follow an appropriate direction given by a staff
member

INTERFERENCE/OBSTRUCTION
*****:
Interference or obstruction means any actions
taken to attempt to prevent a staff member from
exercisinghisorherlegallyassignedduties.
INTERNET/EMAIL
VIOLATION
***:
Internet usage is a privilege. Itistobe used onlyfor
legitimate education purposes. The following types
of misuse may result in loss of privilege to use and
otherpossibleconsequences:
Harassment of othersinan obscene,derogatory
or other offensive manner. This could include
sending sexually explicit orraciallyand gender
inappropriate jokes, messages, etc. Threats
againstotherswouldalsofallintothiscategory.
Plagiarismofmaterials.
Violationofcopyrightedworksortrademarks.
Transmission of personal information about
oneselforothers.
Disruption of the network or programs
introductionofviruses.
Downloadingobscene/pornographicmaterials.
Free speech in student use of the Internet is limited
in the same way that it is limited in school
newspapers. Supervisors can limit student access.
Parent permission is needed to restrict any Internet
access.

LEAVING WITHOUT PERMISSION *: This

applies to leaving the school building and grounds
during school hours without signing out or having
permission from school personnel. This could be
consideredtruancy.

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MISREPRESENTING OF FACTS/LYING *:
Students who knowingly falsify or misrepresent
information. This includes knowingly withholding
information relative to violation of the discipline
policyinvolvingotherstudents.

NUISANCE ITEMS *: Students are prohibited

from possessions or use of articles that are
nuisances, illegal distractions, or that may cause
harm to persons or property at school and
schoolsponsored activities. Examples of nuisance
items include, but are not limited to lasers, yoyos,
walkmans,backpacks,stinkbombs,etc.

PARKING/DRIVING *****: Driving, Careless

or Reckless driving on school property in such a
manner as to endanger personsorproperty. Driving
of any motorized vehicles is permitted by high
school and ALC students only not middle school
students.

PHYSICAL ASSAULT ***: Assault in

committing an act with intent to cause fear in
another or immediate bodily harm or death
intentionally inflicting orattemptingtoinflictbodily
harmuponanother.Assaultisnonmutual.

PORNOGRAPHIC
MATERIAL
Possessionofsexuallyexplicitmaterial

***:

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION *:Kissing,

huggingandinappropriateclosephysicalcontact

RECORD,
IDENTIFICATION
&
FALSIFICATION*: Forgery this category
includes falsifying signatures or data (including
cheating and plagiarism) as well as refusal to give
proper identification when requested to do so by a
staffmember.

SPORTSMANSHIP RULES ***: Learning is a

combination of receiving new information and
practicing appropriate behaviors. Learning tofollow
rules and be a graceful winner or loser is an
important skill. Students receive the information
needed to be good sportsmen/women from many
sources including school and home. They also have
opportunities topractice theseskills. Forthepractice
of sportsmanship, parents and coaches become the
adults that need to be telling studentshow wellthey
follow rules and were graceful winners or losers.

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The following are the expectations the Worthington

SchoolDistricthasestablishedforathleticevents:
During the National Anthem, people should
remove caps and refrain from moving around
andtalking.
The lobby or hallway should not be used for a
playgroundorracetrack.
In the high school, the east balcony should not
be used unless there is an extremely large
crowd.
Cheer for our team, not againsttheother teams
or officials.
Appropriate nondisruptive
behaviorisexpected
Once an activity has started, you will not be
allowed to go down the stairways or into
hallwaysunlessthereisanappropriatebreak.
Have fun at the game students should
remembertheyarespectators.
Students should sit on the home side during
gamesunlessaccompaniedbyaparent.

TARDIES *: Tardiness occurs when a student

arrives to class or homeroom after the established
beginningtime.

TERRORISTIC THREATS *****: Threatening,

directly or indirectly, to commit any crime of
violence with the purpose of terrorizing another
person.

THEFT, ROBBERY, EXTORTION AND

UNAUTHORIZED
USE OF
SCHOOL
PROPERTY****:
THEFT the unauthorized taking of thepropertyof
another.
ROBBERY/EXTORTION the obtaining of
property from another where his/her consent was
inducedbyuseofforceorathreatofforce.
UNAUTHORIZEDUSEOFSCHOOLPROPERTY
the unauthorized/illegal use of schoolproperty for
nonschoolactivities

TOBACCO **: Possession or use of any tobacco

product by a student while on school grounds or at
school sponsored events. This includes any type of
tobacco product, chewing, holdinga lightedtobacco
product,orexhalingsmokefromthemouthornose.

TRUANCY **: Truant is defined as absent from

school or class without the knowledge andapproval
oftheschoolandparents/guardian.

UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTION ***:

Distribution or possession of literature on or near
school property of inflammatory, libelous,
slanderous,orotherwiseunauthorizedmaterial

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WEAPONS*****:

WEAPON any instrument or object

designed or intended to produce death, or used
in a commissionofaviolentact,orin amanner
which threatens, raises fear or inflicts bodily
injury. A weapon can include: firearm,
including firearm silencer, electronic dart gun,
capgun,orzipgunshotgun,rifle, machinegun
or any other weapon that simulates or is
adaptable for use as a machine gun air gun,
spring gun or other instrument or weapon in
which propelling force is a spring or air, and
any weapon in which any loaded or blank
cartridge may be used (such as a BB gun,
imitation pistol) any knife, including a
switchbladeknife,gravityknife andcanesword
(a cane that conceals a knife) billy club,
blackjack, bludgeon, chukka stick and metal
knuckles sandbag and sandclub slingshot
(small, heavy weights attached to a thong)
explosive, incendiary bomb or bombshell
dagger, stiletto, dangerous knife, strait razor,
and grocery store bag cutter acid or other
deadly or dangerous chemical loaded or blank
cartridges and ammunition and any deadly,
dangerous or sharppointed instrument that can
be usedasaweapon(suchasbrokenglass,case
cutter,chains,wire).Aweaponcanalsoinclude
common everyday items such as belts, combs,
nail files, scissors, combustible liquids, etc.,
which are used or have been modified to
threatenorinflictbodilyharm.
FIREARMS any weapon (including a
starter pistol) which is designed to, or canbe
converted to expel a projectile by the actionof
an explosive. (Definitionsofotherfirearmsand
related explosive devices can be found in
Section 921 or Title 18 of the United States
Code, Chapter 44,Firearms).(See127.282MN
FairDismissalLaw).
GUN A projectile object used as a weapon
this definition includes anything resembling a
guninshapeoroperation.
SUBSTANTIAL BODILY HARM bodily
injury which involves a temporary but
substantiallossofimpairmentofthefunctionof
any bodily member ororgan, or whichcausesa
fractureofanybodilymembers.
GREAT BODILY HARM bodily injury
which creates a high probability of death or
which causes serious permanent disfigurement,
or which causes a permanent or protractedloss
or impairment of the function of any bodily
memberororgan.

WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCE ***: Refusal to

follow published school rules and verbal requests
andregulations.
CONTINUAL WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCE
repeated refusal to follow school rules,
regulations andverbal requestsafterconference
resultingfromfirstviolation.

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DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR Actions which

interferewitheffectiveoperationsoftheschool.
DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR Insulting,
inappropriate or rude comments or gestures
directedatstaffmembers.

DEFINITIONSOFCONSEQUENCES
Alternative PlacementThese are educational opportunities made available within the school district possibly at a sitedifferent froma
studentsoriginallyassignedschool.ISS(InSchoolSuspension)canbeconsideredinthispolicy.

ConferenceDepending upon the violation and the seriousness of the action, a studentmaybegivenawarning that is aviolation occurs
again,thestudentsparentsorguardiansmaybenotified.Thismayincludeaparent/guardianconferenceorwrittenletterhome.

ContractsIndividualagreementswithparents/studentsprovidingspecificconsequences,negativeorpositive,forcustombehaviors.

DetentionA teacher, principal, ordesigneemay detainapupilafterschoolforcorrectionoraviolation,includingtardinesstoclass. Any

pupil who is told by a teacher to report after school and who,forany reasoncannotreport, mustfirstclear theabsencewith theteacher,
principal,ordesignatedrepresentative.

ExclusionExclusion means an action taken by the school board to prevent enrollment or reenrollmentforastudentforaperiodthat
shall not exceed beyond the school year. The Pupil Fair Dismissal Act of 1998 (as amended) will be followedin proceduralmattersof
this kind. Exclusion of students with disabilities cannot be used as a discipline measure if the actions may have been the result of the
disability. Special provisions for dealing with the behavior of a student with a disability will be written into the students Individual
EducationProgram.

ExpulsionExpulsion means a school board action to prohibit an enrolled pupil from further attendance for up to12monthsfrom the
datethepupilisexpelled.

LossofPrivilegesExamplesmightinclude:dances,noonhouractivities,groups,studentrecognitions,fieldtrips,computerusage,etc.

Referral to Law EnforcementIf astudentsmisbehavior is that inwhicha lawviolation maybe involved, juvenileauthoritiesorpolice
will be contacted by the principalordesignated representative.Every reasonableattemptshall bemadetonotifyparents atthesame time
juvenileauthoritiesorpolicearecalled.
ReferraltoOutsideAgencyExamplescouldincludeFamilyServices&SWMentalHealth,etc.

Removal From ClassRemoval from Class and removal means any action taken by teacher, principal, or other school district
employee to prohibit apupilfromattendingclassfora periodoftime nottoexceed three classoractivityperiods,pursuant toprocedures
established in the school district Permanent Removal meansthe actiontakenbyaprincipaltoprohibita studentfrom attendinga class
periodoractivityperiodfortheremainderofthequarter/trimester/semester/year.

RestitutionA general concept that entails repairing the damage that has been done. This alternative consequence may includeactions
likeapologies,cleaningupmess,payingfordamages,etc.

SuspensionAn action by the school administration prohibiting a pupil from attending school for a period of no more than ten school
days. If a suspension is longer than five days, the suspending administrator mustprovide thesuperintendentwitha reasonforthe longer
suspension, and possible educational services. This definition does not apply to dismissalfrom schoolforoneschool dayorless,except
asprovidedinfederallawforastudentwithadisability.

WorthingtonMiddleSchoolActivities

Athletics:
FallSports
7th&8thCrossCountry(w/highschool)
7th&8thFootball

7th&8thSoccer(w/highschool)
7th&8thGirlsTennis(w/highschool)
7th&8thVolleyball

WinterSports
7th&8thBoys&GirlsBasketball
7th&8thDanceTeam(w/highschool)
7th&8thGymnastics(w/highschool)

7th&8thBoysandGirlsHockey(w/highschool)
7th&8thWrestling(w/highschool)

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SpringSports
7th&8thBaseball
7th&8thGolf
7th&8thSoftball
7th&8thBoysTennis(w/highschool)
7th&8thTrack(w/highschool)

Clubs&OtherExtraCurricularActivities:
Availableto5th,6th,7thand8thgradestudentsthroughouttheschoolyearunlessotherwisenoted.
FCCLAFamily,Career,andCommunityLeadersofAmericameetregularlyandplanevents
SADDStudentsAgainstDestructiveDecisionsmeetregularlyandplanevents
VOKKVolunteerOptimistKiwanisKid'sClubOptimist&KiwanisClubscombinedtomakeaclubdedicatedtocommunity
serviceandcreatingfutureleaders.ThisisanextensionofKKidsfromtheelementaryatthemiddleschool
StudentCouncilNominatedandvotedonbyeachgradetoprovideleadershipinschooldecisions
YearbookcommitteeTakepictures,meetasacommitteeandorganizetheschoolannual
MathMastersFor6th Gradestudentswithaninterestandwhoexcelinmathematicshavetheopportunitytoparticipateinlocal
competitions
ScienceClubFor8thGradestudentswithaninterestandwhoexcelinscience.
PeerMediationFor8thGradestudentsaretrainedandfacilitatepeermediation
JazzBandStudentsinBandinterestedinjazzinguptheirtimewiththisgroupandthroughcompetitionsinthespring
ChoirEnsemblesStudentsinChoirinterestedinsmallgroupsingingbothincompetitionandforthespringconcert

SCHOOLSUPPLIESWorthingtonMiddleSchool
HighlyrecommendedforALL5th
gradestudents
1bookbagorbackpack(largenobagswithwheels)
1boxcrayonsormarkers
1boxcoloredpencils
14oz.gluebottle
1jumbogluestick
1packagepaper(wideruled,looseleaf)
#2pencils
1metric/inchruler
$10.00forfieldtrips(Pleasebringacheckorcorrectchange)
OPTIONAL:1zipperpencilcase

6wideruledspiralnotebooks
2blackflairmarkers
tissues1box
Onepairofheadphones(notearbuds)
Cloroxwetwipes
1scissors
5coloredpocketfolders
Gymshoes
EarbudscompatiblewithiPad

HighlyrecommendedforALL6th
gradestudents
1bookbagorbackpack(largenowheels)
3ringbinder(23inch)
6singlesubjectnotebooks(replaceasneeded)
6folderswithpockets
#2pencilsfortheyear(replaceasneeded)
1largeboxoftissues(tobesharedinAdvisoryclass)
Onepairofheadphones(notearbudsfortestingpurposes)
$10.00forfieldtrips(Pleasebringacheckorcorrectchange)

2jumbogluesticks
pensblue,blackandred
12highlighters
2blackultrafinesharpiepens
erasertopsforpencilsorflaterasers
1scientificCalculatorTI30preferred
EarbudscompatiblewithiPad

HighlyrecommendedforALL7th
and8th
gradestudents

ChooseOneofthesethreeoptions
3ringbinder(23inch)withnotebookpaperOR
5subjectnotebookwithtabbeddividersOR
5differentcoloredsinglesubjectnotebooksandseparatefolders

Alongwith:
Pensblue,blackandred
2gluesticks
#2pencils
coloredpencils
Erasertopsforpencilsorflaterasers
12highlighters
Blackultrafinesharpiepen
headphones(testingpurposes)
ScientificCalculatorTI30preferred
tissues1box(tobesharedwithAdvisory)
$10.00forfieldtrips(Pleasebringacheckorcorrectchange)
EarbudscompatiblewithiPad
OPTIONAL:1zipperpencilcase

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MiddleSchoolCalendar

Forupdatedcalendarinformationpleasevisitwww.isd518.net/mscalendarorcall50737647174.

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