DearStudent,
Welcome back to “YOUR” Middle School. Hopefully you had a great summerand you are ready for an exciting new school year. Once again you will be issued a locker. For safety of your own personal items, please keep your combination to yourself. Let’s make this the BEST school year possible. Get involved. Join a club,organization, or athletic team.
S-E MIDDLE SCHOOL
Office Personnel
Principal Ms.Emhof
Counselor Mrs.Ford
Counselor Ms.Snogles
Typist Mrs.Upton
Typist Mrs.Parry
Extra Curricular Activities
All students in the middle school are encouragedto participate in the activities made available to them. These activities include:
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FrenchClub SpanishClub Magazine Mania Running Club School Newspaper Technology Club Honor Society Student Council Writing Club Winter Guard Chainmaille Chess Club Dances Activity Nights SkiClub Drama Club Art Club
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*Students may not participate in any club or extra curricular activity, including dances/activity nights, on the day of an absence. Students must be in attendance at least 1/2 day (8:00-11:30am or 11:30 am until the end of the day) in order to participate in extracurricular activities that afternoon/evening.
SchoolDances/Activity Nights
Only S-E Middle School students and approvedguests may attend these events. Ifyou would like to bring a guest you must have that person approved through themiddle school office one week prior to the event. No guest passes will be granted
for students in elementary or high school. Dances/activity nights will take placefrom 7-9 pm.
Grade 8 Semi-formal Dance
Thegrade 8 semi-formal dance is an end of year dance for grade 8 studentsonly. Each eighth grader mayinvite one guest. Guests must bein sixth grade or higher. Theymust be approved through the middle school office one week prior to thesemi-formal. Students who are notin good standing will not be allowed to attend. The semi-formal will take place from 7-9 pm.
Computer/Technology Use
Use of the school’s computers and related technology is aprivilege and students are expected to adhere to the followingcomputer/technology rules. Failure to follow these rules may result in astudent being denied the opportunity to use the district’s computers or technology.
Not deliberately access educationally inappropriate materials or show others how to do the same.
· Not deliberately or willfully cause damage tocomputer equipment, other related software, equipment, or assist others indoing the same.
Respect the privacy of others and will not view their files without the owner’s permission or alter/damage said files.
Respect and uphold copyright laws and school board policy.
Follow any other regulations posted in the computer classroom or other rooms where computers are in use.
Follow the directions of the adult in charge of the computer classroom or other room where computers or technology are in use.
MiddleSchool Attendance Policy
The Middle School Program involves the middle level child indaily activities that include intellectual, physical, social, and emotionaldevelopment. Daily instruction isdesigned for sequential learning, and therefore, the skills that are learned inone lesson need to be reviewed and reinforced through completion of homeworkassignments and future classroom studies. The class discussions, sharing of ideas, and hands on lab experiences ofmiddle level instruction cannot be duplicated outside of the normalinstructional day. Therefore, the teaching staff and administration believethat the emotional, social, and intellectual successes of our students areclosely related to regular, daily attendance.
Accordingly, all students, pursuant to EducationLaw 3205 (1)(a), are expected to attend full time instruction at a public orprivate school. Students who areabsent from Middle School instruction will be regularly monitored, and studentswith chronic absentee problems will be dealt with according to Middle Schoolattendance procedures.
MiddleSchool Attendance Procedures
The following procedures will be followed when astudent misses school:
1. When a child is absent, a phone callwill be made to verify the absence with the parent and to ascertain if theabsence will be for more than a day. A daily log of phone calls will be maintained by attendance.
2. At the end of each 10-week markingperiod the truant officer will review student absences and a letter will besent by the principal to the parent of any student with 10 or more absences.
3. Students who are chronically absentfrom school may be handled in the following manner:
Referral to the school counselor, as appropriate.
Parent conferences with the school nurse, school counselor, truant/attendance officer, and middle school principal or assistant principal, as necessary.
Home visits conducted by the truant officer on an as needed basis.
Review of the case by the student assistance team.
Disciplinary measures will be determined on a case by case basis by the principal and assistant principal.
WhatTo Do:
IfYou Are Going to be Absent:
Your parent needs to call the attendance officeat 674-7325 to notify Mrs. Combes you will not be coming to school that day.
Ifyou are Tardy:
Report to the Attendance Office at once. You must obtain an admission slip whichwill readmit you to your class when presented to the teacher in charge.
Whenyou return to school after an absence:
Report to the attendance office with an excuse signed byyour parent or guardian. Schoolwork missed on account of absence will be considered failed until it has beenmade up in a manner satisfactory to the teacher.
IfYou Are Sick During The School Day:
Ask to be excused by your classroomteacher. Report to the schoolnurse. In the event that theschool nurse is not in the building, report to the Middle School Office.
IfYou Must Leave School Early:
Bring a signed request from your parents on theday that you are to be excused. You will be issued a blue slip from theAttendance Office. Every effortshould be made to schedule appointments after school hours.
IfYou Are Late To Class:
Obtain a pass from the teacher who detained you.Present it to the teacher of your next class. Passes will NOT be issued by any of the office personnel, the principal, or theschool counselor.
IfYou Are Unable To Take Part In Physical Education:
Get a written excuse from your doctor andpresent it to the school nurse.
IfYou Receive An Incomplete Grade:
All incomplete grades must be made up within atwo week period.
IfYou Miss A Class:
Report to the teacher whose class you missed forany missed work. School workmissed on account of any absence will be considered failed until it has beenmade up in a manner satisfactory to the teacher.
IfYou will be Absent for 2 or More Days:
Contact the Middle School Office at 674-7350 assoon as possible to request homework.
Ifyou need to ride a bus that is different than the one you normally ride:
Your parent needs to call the transportationsupervisor at 674-7353 to make those arrangements.
Homework Success Program
The S-E Middle School wants to create a school environmentthat encourages student success. One strategy to achieve this goal is to increase homeworkcompletion. In order to ensurethat students complete homework on time, the following homework plan will be followedfor students in grades 6-8.
Procedure
All homework must be completed, of good quality (asdetermined by the teacher) and turned in to the teacher during class on thedate it is due. Teachers will check homework at the beginning of class. If a student’s homework is incompleteor of poor quality the teacher will send the student to the office to call aparent and notify him or her that the student needs to make up the assignmentat homework center that day.
For mods 1-4, if a student does not complete the homeworkwith good quality, he or she will be required to attend homework center duringlunch (period 5) where he or she will eat lunch and then complete theassignment. If the assignment isnot completed during period 5 the student will be required to stay after schoolat homework center to finish the assignment.
For classes during mods 6-9, homework center will be heldfrom 3-4 p.m. The student mayleave the after school homework center once the assignment is completed if heor she lives in town, will be attending a club or sports practice, or has aride home. If the student livesout of town and does not have a ride, he or she will be required to stay athomework center and take the 4 p.m. bus home.
The homework assignment will be worth a minimum of a 65% ifcompleted on the first day of homework center. The teacher has the option of providing a higher grade,according to his or her grading procedures. If a student is uncooperative during Homework Center, he orshe will receive a discipline referral.
Tips forStudent Success
1. Record yourdaily assignments in your planner. Check your planner at the end of the day and take home any materialsneeded to do your homework.
2. Do yourhomework on the day it is assigned. Complete the assignment and give it your best effort!
2. See yourteacher as soon as possible if you have questions or need help with yourhomework.
3. Go to classprepared with your completed homework on the day it is due.
4. Turn yourassignment in on time for full credit!
HomeworkHotline
Parents and students may contact the middle school homeworkhotline after
4 p.m. each day in order to check on daily assignments. You may view the web version or listento the phone version. Pleasefollow the directions below:
HomeworkHotline Web Version
Step 2 Onthe left side, under “Helpful Links”, click on
“MSHomework Hotline”
Step 3 Login. User Name: sems Password: sems (use all lower case letters)
Step 4 Selectthe corresponding grade level and you will be able to view the assignments foreach subject and teacher for the current day and prior day (maroon and whiteday)
Homework Hotline Phone Version
Step 1 Dial674-8444
Step 2 Choosethe corresponding grade level and day as follows:
Gr. 6maroon day – press 1 Gr.6 white day – press 2
Gr. 7maroon day – press 3 Gr.7 white day – press 4
Gr. 8maroon day – press 5 Gr.8 white day – press 6
Step 3 Listento the homework message. It willautomatically play 3 times and then go back to the main menu.
Being Promoted to the Next Grade
Students are expected to pass all of their academicsubjects. Any student who fails 3or more core subjects (English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, or Science)will be required to repeat the grade. Any student who fails 1 or 2 core subjects will be required to take andpass summer school courses, in order to be promoted to the next grade. The principal will review all gradesand make final decisions regarding promotion.
Honorand High Honor Roll Requirements
Honor Roll lists will be announced at the end of eachmarking period. Each markingperiod will produce its own honor roll, therefore it is not cumulative frommarking period to marking period. Students must maintain a 94 or above average to make the high honorroll, and an 87-93 average to make the honor roll. Grades are taken from all required courses where a coursegrade (not an effort grade) is given.
BusRider Regulations
It is expected that all students obey the rulesposted on each bus. These rulesand regulations have been established for the benefit and safety of allriders. Any infraction of therules posted on each bus will make the student subject to the discipline codeof the district. Discipline mayinclude suspension from school and/or bus privileges, or whatever discipline isdeemed appropriate by the administration.
Add/Dropof Elective Courses
Students must add or drop elective courses within the firsttwo weeks of the class. Studentswill not be allowed to make schedule changes after the two week point.
8thGrade Science Acceleration
To beconsidered for the Accelerated 8th Grade Science program (LivingEnvironment), prospective students must meet 2 out of the 3 criteria listedbelow and achieve a score of 23-25 on the evaluation rubric:
Skill
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Attendance
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Rarely absent, and makes up all missed work immediately, requests work when absent more than a day
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Rarely absent, makes up missed work when reminded
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Frequent absences, often work is not requested or completed
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Organization
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Maintains and brings to class an orderly binder with all required pieces
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Class Participation
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Participates in class activities and initiates discussion, an avid science student
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Participates in class activities and discussions
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Little participation, a passive learner
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Homework Preparation
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All homework completed on time and with quality
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Most assignments are complete on time
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Homework seldom completed
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Exam Scores
(10 unit exams)
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Average of all exams above a 90%
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Average of all exams between 85%-90%
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Average of all exams below 85%
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1. A student’s overall class average in Science 7 must be 90% or higher at the 30 week mark.
2. The student maintained a final average of 90% or higher in Science 6.
3. The student’s score must be in the top 20% or higher on the placement exam.
Oncestudents are enrolled in Living Environment, all students must maintain anoverall average of 80% or higher in the course. At the end of the first quarter, the student’s grades willbe evaluated. If their grades havefallen below 80% they will be removed from the course and placed in Science8. After quarter one, the studentmust continue to maintain an overall average of 80%. Student’s grades will be checked at each five-week markingperiod. If their overall averagein the class falls below 80% at any five-week point they will be removed fromthe class.
8thGrade Math Acceleration
To beconsidered for the Accelerated 8th Grade Mathematics program(Integrated Algebra), prospective students must meet three (3) out of the four(4) criteria listed below:
1. A student’s overall class average in Math 7 must be 87% or higher at the 30 week mark. These students will be recommended to take the placement exam.
2. The student’s raw score on the New York State Math Assessment must be in the top 20%.
3. The student must demonstrate mastery (achieving 85% or better) on seven (7) of the nine (9) 7th grade class exams before corrections.
4. The student’s score must be 80% or higher on the placement exam.
Once students are enrolled in Integrated Algebra, allstudents must maintain an overall average of 80% or higher in the course. At the end of the first quarter, thestudent’s grades will be evaluated. If their grades have fallen below 80% they will be removed from the courseand placed in Math 8. Afterquarter one, the student must continue to maintain an overall average of80%. Student’s grades will bechecked at each five-week marking period. If their overall average in the class falls below 80% at any five-weekpoint they will be removed from the class.
National Junior Honor Society
Selectionas a member of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an honor recognizedthroughout the nation. It is a privilege, not a right. Students do not applyfor membership, but rather provide information to be used by the selectioncommittee to support their candidacy for membership. Membership is not conveyedsimply because a student has met a specific academic level of performance, butalso because he/she demonstrates outstanding performance in all five criteriaof scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character.
Thescholarship requirement set forth by the Faculty Council of Sherburne-EarlvilleMiddle School (SEMS) is based on the student’s cumulative grade point average.This refers to the total academic performance as demonstrated from the grades receivedby the student while in attendance at SEMS. In order for a student to beeligible, a student must: be a 7th or 8th grader; have attended SEMS for theequivalent of two quarters; have maintained fromsixth grade to the time of selection, a cumulative average of 94 or higher (Averagesare NOT rounded off to 94% if below a 94%.);continue membership by maintaininga 94% cumulative grade point average for the remainder of middle school(averages will be checked every 10 weeks).
SelectionProcess
Afterthe student meets the scholarship criterion for NJHS, the student will be askedto complete a student activity information form, based on the NJHS criteria ofscholarship, leadership, character, service, and citizenship. Although returning the student activity information sheetwill not automatically guarantee selection, only those students who returntheir completed sheets by the specified date will be considered for membership. The students will then be evaluated by the membersof the SEMS faculty at large, and finally by the Faculty Council of SEMS. Thiscouncil consists of five voting faculty members appointed annually by thePrincipal. The advisor works with the Faculty Council in selecting,disciplining, or dismissing members.
DismissalProcedures
Students aresubject to dismissal if they do not maintain the standards of scholarship,leadership, service, citizenship, and character that were used as a basis fortheir selection. Students who fall below any standard will receive a writtenwarning. The Faculty Council willdetermine when a student has exceeded a reasonable number of warnings, thuswarranting dismissal. In cases ofimpending dismissal, a member will be notified of the offenses in writing andwill be entitled to a pre-dismissal hearing before the Faculty Council.Students will be notified of any
action being takenby the Faculty Council, the reasons for the action, the date and time of thehearing, and the opportunity for the student to respond either in writing ororally.
StudentValuables
Students are cautioned not to bring largeamounts of money or other valuables to school. Students are responsible for their personal property. If it is absolutely necessary to bringlarge amounts of money or other valuables to school, please leave them in theoffice for safe keeping. Do not leave valuables in gym or halllockers. Use of personal stereos,cell phones, and cameras is not permitted in the building during school hours.The school is not responsible for theft of any of these items.
Gym and Hall Lockers
All lockers, locks, combinations and/or keys,and other storage spaces are the exclusive property of the school, and thestudents should have no expectation of privacy in these areas. Students are provided lockers to storeschool related materials. Lockersare locked only to maintain privacy between students and to maintain ownershipof property. Schools maintain the right to access the lockers, and theircontents, at any time. Plan ahead! Use lockersonly during the passing periods and before and after school. No lockers may be used during lunchtime. All items needed for use at home, (books, coats, bags, etc.)are to be removed from the student’s lockers by 4:00 pm. Only school ownedlocks are to be attached to lockers. The district will, from time totime, conduct searches of lockers and their contents on
District property.These searches will be conducted using dogs trained for the discovery ofvarious forms of contraband including but not limited to drugs (includingmarijuana) and look alike drugs, firearms and explosives.
Student Searches
It is district policy to search students based on reasonablesuspicion. A search of a student’sperson can only be conducted when there is sufficient cause for such a search. Factors to be considered are: thestudent’s age, school record, seriousness of the problem, and the need to makethe search without delay.
Damageto Property/Loss of Materials
Students are responsible for materials(textbooks, calculators, library materials, etc.) loaned to them. Damage to property or loss of materialswill be assessed and students are responsible for payment in a timely fashion.
Code of Conduct
Note: The following policieswere enacted in accordance with Project SAVE (Safe Schools Against Violence inEducation) legislation. Our Code of Conduct is too long to print on these pagesin its entirety. What follows areexcerpts from the Code of Conduct, which we feel every student should have athand, followed by other important information regarding school procedures. Ifyou would like a copy of the Code in its entirety you may obtain one from theschool office.
StudentResponsibilities
• Contribute to maintaininga safe and orderly learning environment that is conducive to learning and showrespect to other persons and to property.
• Be familiar with and abide by all SECSDpolicies, rules, and regulations dealing with student conduct.
• Attend classes every scheduled day and periodunless legally excused, and be on time and prepared to learn.
• Work to the best of their ability in allacademic and extracurricular pursuits, and strive toward their highest level ofachievement possible.
• React to direction given by teachers,administrators, and other SECSD personnel in a respectful, positive manner.
• Work to develop mechanisms to control theiranger.
• Ask questions when they do not understand.
• Seek help in solving problems that might leadto discipline.
• Dress appropriately for school and SECSDfunctions.
• Accept responsibilities for their actions.
• Conduct themselves as representatives of SECSDwhen participating in or attending SECSD sponsored extracurricular events, andhold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, demeanor, andsportsmanship.
• Notify a teacher or school official if they haveknowledge of any student being harassed or abused.
• Tell a responsible adult if they haveknowledge of any planned violence, criminal activity, or behavior that is inviolation of the SECSD code of conduct.
EssentialPartners in Education
Parents
All parents are expected to:
• Ensure their children attend school regularly and on time.
• Ensure that all legal absences are accompanied by written excuses.
• Insist that their children be dressed and groomed in a manner consistentwith the student dress code.
• Help their children learn and understand SECSD rules.
• Inform school officials of changes in the home situation that may affectstudent conduct or performance.
• Ensure homework assignments are completed.• Initiate contact with teachers, counselors, and schoolofficials as a way to resolve problems.
Offenses: A student shall be subject todisciplinary action in relation to the following:
Alcohol Violation
Arson/Fire
Bomb Threat/False Alarm
Bullying
Bus Misbehavior
Cheating/Academic dishonesty
Computer/Electronic Communication Misuse
Cutting class
Disrespect toward others
Disruption- Classroom
Disruption- School Environment
Disruptive Item- Possession of
Driving/Parking violation
Drug Violation
Failure to serve assigned consequences
Fighting
Fireworks/Explosives
Forgery
Gambling
Hands On/Physical Contact
Harassment/Hate speech
Hazing
Indecent exposure
Insubordination
Intimidation
Leaving school grounds without permission
Loitering
Lookout
Physical attack
Profanity
Public Display of Affection
Reckless Endangerment
Repeatedly Disruptive Conduct
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Misconduct
Skateboards/Scooters/Rollerblades-unauthorizeduse
Tardiness
Theft
Threat to staff, student, or other person
Tobacco violation
Trespassing
Truancy
Vandalism/Destruction of Property
Weapons possession
In Unauthorized Area
StudentBehavior: Misconduct and Consequences
Disciplinary measures shall be appropriate tothe seriousness of the offense and, where applicable, to the previousdisciplinary record of the student. As a general rule, discipline will beprogressive. If the conduct of a student is related to a disability orsuspected disability, the Director of Special Education will be notified. Thetype and extent of consequence for violations shall be determined by theassistant principal, building principal or superintendent. In the absence of the buildingprincipal the assistant principal is the designated “acting principal.”
Rangeof Consequences
Includes, but is not limited to:
Written Warning/Verbal Reprimand
Loss of Privileges
Lunch Detention
After School Detention
In School Suspension
Out of School Suspension
Restitution
Alternative Placement/Involuntary Transfer
Superintendent’s Hearing
Law Enforcement Referral
Expulsion (Permanent Suspension)
Note: Students who are either suspended orassigned to long-term alternative instruction are to be excluded from allschool sponsored extracurricular and social activities during theirdisciplinary action. Theseactivities include, but are not limited to, participation in athletic practicesand contests, and attendance at any school sponsored event.
Student Dress Code
All students are expected to give properattention to personal cleanliness and to dress appropriately for SECSDprograms. Teachers and all other SECSDpersonnel should exemplify and reinforce acceptable attire, and help studentsdevelop an understanding of appropriate appearance in the educationalsetting. A student’s clothing,jewelry, grooming, and appearance shall:
A.Be safe, appropriate, and not interfere with the educational process.
B.Exclude brief garments such as short shirts, (noportion of the midriff will be exposed at any time), tube tops, net tops,halter tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines, (front and/or back) seethrough garments, short shorts and short skirts. Shorts and skirts should be mid-thigh length.
C.Ensure that underwear is completely covered with outer clothing.
D.Include footwear at all times.
E.Exclude the wearing of outdoor clothing (coats, vests, etc.)
F. Exclude head dressings, including, butnot limited to hats, bandanas, sweat bands, visors, sunglasses, etc.
G.Exclude “weapon jewelry”, spikes, dog chains, choke chains, chains that hangfrom belts or pockets, or other such things worn on the body that could injureoneself or others.
H.Exclude items which school personnel determine to be vulgar, obscene,libelous, or that denigrate others on account of race, color, religion,ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
I.Exclude the endorsement of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs and/or theencouragement of other illegal or violent activities.
J.Exclude the carrying of backpacks and/or anything but asmall purse. These items will be stored in student’s lockers during the schoolday.
K.Swim wear must be appropriate for instructional purposes.
L. Exclude the wearing of pajamas and slippers
Studentswho violate the dress code will be required to modify their appearance bycovering or removing the offending item, and possibly replacing it with anacceptable item. Any student who refuses to do so will be subject todiscipline.
Visitors
Visitors must report to the attendance officeupon arrival at the school. Theymust comply with all of the school rules while on school grounds and must havebusiness in the building. Visitorsmust sign in and obtain a visitor’s pass, which must be displayed at alltimes. Upon completion of their visit,visitors must return the visitors pass and sign out.
ElectronicDevices/Cell PhonesStudents are prohibited from using orhaving on, or in any operational mode, any cellular phone, paging device,mobile phone, laser pointer or pen, or any other type of telecommunications orimaging device during the school day, except as expressly permitted inconjunction with a class assignment. If a student violates this rule, then he/she is subject to disciplineunder the Code of Conduct. Parents who need to contact their childrenduring the school day should do so by calling the main office at 674-7350. Please do not call or text your childduring the school day. Student use of electronic devices withphotographic, audio, video, and/or text messaging capability, including but notlimited
to cell phones, cameras, personal data assistants and other devices,creates the potential for violations of privacy as well as threats totesting/examination security. CD’s, cell phones, IPOD’s, MP3 Players, video games, cameras and anyother electronic equipment are not permitted during the school day. This includes lunch and studyhall. Not only do they interferewith the learning process, but they are too often lost or stolen. If found or seen, they will be confiscated. The school is not responsible for items lost or stolen.
HEALTH OFFICE
Accidents: All personal injury accidents in the school building, on theschool grounds, or at any event sponsored by the school, must be reportedimmediately to the person in charge and to the school Health Office. The person in charge will fill out anaccident report. In the event of an accident or illness, school personnel arepermitted to give limited emergency care only. Parents are responsible for anyadditional care that might be necessary.
Illnessin School: Students that become ill during the school dayshould request a pass from the classroom teacher to visit the nurse. The nurse then determines whether thestudent should return to class, rest in the Health Office, or be sent home. STUDENTS THAT BECOME ILL DURING THE SCHOOLDAY, MUST GO THROUGH THE HEALTH OFFICE. A PERSON FROM THE STUDENT’S INFORMATIONLIST WILL BE CONTACTED FOR PERMISSION FOR THE STUDENT TO LEAVE DUE TO ILLNESS.
Repeated visits to the health office will resultin an evaluation.
PHYSICALEXAMINATIONS
NewYork State Education Law requires school districts to provide a program ofhealth services for the health and safety of its students.
* This includes a satisfactory health examination and health historyconducted by the student’s family physician, physician assistant or nursepractitioner upon the student’s entrance into school at any grade level, andfor each student enteringpre-kindergarten or kindergarten and in the 2nd, 4th, 7th, and 10th grades.These required physical exams may bescheduled at school through the School Based Health Center or the student’sprimary care provider. Students participating in athletics must have a physicalexam each year. A COPY OF THE PHYSICALEXAM MUST BE ON FILE IN THE HEALTH OFFICE.
Healthscreenings that include hearing, vision and scoliosis are also required:
* A visionscreening will be provided to all students within six months of admissionto school and in grades Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10, and at any othertime deemed necessary.
* Hearingscreenings will be provided to all students within six months of admissionto school and in grades Kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10, and at any other timedeemed necessary.
* Scoliosisscreening will be done at least once each school year for all students ingrades 5 through 9 by the school nurse.
The results of all screening examinations willbe recorded on the student’s permanent health record. Parents/Guardians will benotified in writing of any concern which may require further professionalattention with regard to health.
Additionallyall students must provide proof of immunization against poliomyelitis,diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella vericella, andhepatitis B in accordance with Public Health Law section 2164.
PROCEDURESFOR DISPENSING MEDICATION
District procedures for administration ofmedication will mirror those adopted by the New York State EducationDepartment. These procedures are as follows:
1. Medication administered in the school settingwill be managed and supervised by school nursing personnel. Students are not to take any medicationoutside the school Health Office, unless ordered by a health care provider andapproved by the school nurse.
2. Awritten order from a licensed prescriber is required for a student totake medication during school. Medication prescribed one, two, or threetimes a day need not be administered in school unless otherwise specified bythe physician.
3. Awritten statement from the parent or guardian requesting administration of themedication in school as ordered by the licensed prescriber is required.
4. Theparent or guardian must assume responsibility to have the medication sent in a properly labeled, original container.
Medicationrefers to both prescription and non-prescription drugs. Non-prescription drugs are sometimesreferred to as “over the counter” drugs and include, but are not limited tooral, inhalation, and topical forms (These include Tylenol, Ibuprofen,and cold medicines.)
The medication authorization will need to becompleted for each medication administered at school. The medication authorization can beobtained on-line at the SECSD site; follow the Middle or High School link tothe Health Office. The form is also available in the Health Office.
Onlythose medications which are necessary to maintain the student in school andmust be given during school hours, should be administered.
BASSETT SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINIC
Parents may enroll students in the School-BasedHealth Clinic to receive a variety of medical services (physical examinations,testing, prescriptions, vaccines, etc.) beyond the scope of the school healthoffice. Please call 674-8416 for information or appointments.
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