~PRINCIPALS MESSAGE~ Dear Parents/Guardians/Students: The information in this agenda is designed to help you become familiar with Pleasant

Valley Middle Schools policies, procedures, and expectations. In order for us to create the best learning environment and learning opportunities, please take some time to read each section and become familiar with Pleasant Valley Middle Schools expectations. We realize parental involvement plays a key role in our overall success; therefore we encourage and support parental involvement. Opportunities include joining Site Council, volunteering in the classroom for tutoring and helping teachers with special projects. Please sign in at the office when in the building. Thank you for your support and heres to an enjoyable and successful school year. Respectfully, Victoria Manning, Principal

STUDENT AGENDAS Students are required to carry an agenda at all times. If a student loses his/her agenda, a new one will need to be purchased. Using your school agenda will help you get and stay organized, help your teachers communicate with you and your parents, and serve as your hall pass at school. This agenda has been prepared to enable students and their parents or guardians to know and understand the procedures, policies, and regulations of Pleasant Valley Middle School. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of rules and regulations. Items that fall outside those listed in this agenda will be handled at administrative discretion. STUDENT ID Students must have their Student ID in their possession at all times while at school. Students are required to present their ID when requested by any staff member. If you lose your ID or destroy the picture, name and/or barcode, you will be required to purchase a new one from the office. The cost of a replacement ID is $5. Students will not be admitted to school activities (dance, athletic events, etc) without their ID. SCHOOL-WIDE BINDER POLICY Pleasant Valley Middle School is an AVID National Demonstration School and with this comes certain requirements which are in place to ensure the success of our students. Binders are one of the measures we use to help our students stay organized and on top of their grades. Organization is something that our students will use not only here at PVMS, but in high school, college and beyond. Binders should be 2 to 3 inches in, blue, white, or black color. No Trapper Keepers are allowed. Binders should be maintained and kept in good working condition. REPORT CARDS Students will receive grades on a nine-week basis. Report Cards should be received one week after the last week of the grading period. Progress Reports will be sent home every three weeks. Progress Reports should be signed by a parent / guardian and returned to your teacher. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Every parent is expected to attend the Fall and Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. Parent involvement is critical for the students academic success. Your childs first hour teacher will schedule an appointment to meet during both the Fall and Spring Conferences. Fall Conferences: Spring Conferences: October 16, 18, 19 February 5, 7, 8

DIRECTORY Principal: Assistant Principal: Assistant Principal: Administrative Intern: Secretary: Registrar: Clerk: Clerk: AP Clerk: Nurse: Counselor: Counselor: Psychologist: Social Worker Victoria Manning Matt Malget Karen Waterman-Overgaard Rebecca Sailor Nanci Abrahamsen Lisa Trevizo Malinda Franz Erika Perez Esau Ramos Monica Hogan Janet Hapner Heather Shelton Jan Boyle Tonya Smith

SCHOOL HOURS School hours are 8:00-3:10 p.m. The office is open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm during the school year. Students participating in Books and Breakfast may arrive as early as 7:00 am and report to the library. Breakfast begins at 7:30 am in the cafeteria. VISITORS Parents are always welcome to visit their childs classes to observe. However, parents are encouraged to make appointments if they need to speak to your childs teacher(s). We have a red chair in each of the classrooms for those parents who would like to be a part of their childs school day.

COMMUNICATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Student Agenda Progress Reports Report Cards Periodic Flyers Site Council Meetings Parent - Teacher Conferences Parent Link (Automated Calls) PVMS Website pvmiddle.usd259.org Morning Announcements and Daily Bulletin Parent Assist (Grades Access) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 2. The After School Program includes tutoring, homework help, technology, and recreation times. It also includes various field trips offered to students free of charge. This program is highly recommended for any student requiring additional support academically. Students may enroll at any time throughout the school year. The After School Program runs Monday-Thursday from 3:20 to 5:00 p.m. Bus students may ride the 5 p.m. bus home. PUPIL INFORMATION FORM (PIF) It is the parents responsibility to inform the school when there is a change in address, phone number, place of employment, or emergency phone number. If necessary, the person listed under emergency will be contacted for course of action if the office is unable to contact either the parent or guardian. Emergency services will be immediately contacted if a child experiences a serious or life-threatening injury. The office will make every effort possible to contact the parent in an emergency. ROYAL EXPECTATIONS 7. As a general rule, please remember: 1. 2. Attend school every day and be on time. Respect others and yourself; if a staff member asks you to do something that wont hurt your, Just do it! Be kind to others. Be responsible for your own learning and behavior (have your binder, agenda, assignments and necessary materials). GUESTS AND VISITORS Parents are encouraged to visit. All guests must check in at the office upon entering the building and get a Visitors Pass. Former students will not be allowed to visit during the school day. Please remember that teachers cannot be interrupted during teaching time.

ATTENDANCE Because of Kansas Statute KSA 72-1111, the compulsory attendance law, and because attendance has a direct effect on academic achievement, we expect students to attend school daily. Pupils who know in advance that they must miss school for urgent and unavoidable reasons should contact the school and make arrangements for advance assignments. It is the pupils responsibility to see that all work has been made up in the allotted time which by BOE policy is the number of days absent plus one. 1. Parents are to call by noon if the student is ill and not coming to school. Students needing to leave school during the day must be signed out through the office by a parent or emergency contact. If s/he returns to school during the same day, the student should check back into the office to get an Admit-to-Class slip before returning to class. If a student arrives at school after 8:00 a.m., the parent is expected to contact the office regarding the reason for the students late arrival. Tardies are excused with a doctor or dentists note only. Absences will only be excused for illness, doctors or dentist appointments or for family death or serious illness. If a student is to be absent for a long period of time because of illness or the parent knows in advance their child will be absent for several days for urgent and unavoidable reasons, the parent will need to complete a Request to be Absent form in the office prior to the absence. Excessive absences (more than 12 days total) will require a doctors note for all future absences or will be considered unexcused and subject to regular truancy procedures. Upon reaching three consecutive unexcused days, five nonconsecutive unexcused days in a semester, or seven or more unexcused days total, the student will be referred to either Social Rehabilitation Services Truancy Unit or the District Attorneys office. Any student who is to be excused from Physical Education classes must have a written excuse from the doctor. When a parent wants a student excused before the end of the day, the parent should write a note stating the time and reason the student should be excused. The student needs to bring that note to the office BEFORE SCHOOL and exchange it for a pink slip, which he/she will show to the teacher when it is time to leave. This procedure is much more effective than calling in the information or simply coming to the office. Your child can meet you in the office rather than you waiting for a message to be delivered to your student. We will then ask you to sign your child out.

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TARDIES Passing periods are four minutes each. Students who are not inside the threshold of the classroom door when the bell rings and who do not have a valid pass and/or permission are tardy. All students will begin with ZERO tardies at the beginning of 2nd semester. Tardy 1- Teacher Warning Tardies 2 to 6 Lunch Detention & Parent Contact Tardies 7 or more* After School Detention & Parent Contact

STUDENT CONDUCT BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER SCHOOL Much of the tone and atmosphere of the school day is set by the types of activities allowed to occur in the halls. Therefore, the following is expected: 1. Students are to be out of the school building and off the school grounds by 3:20 p.m. unless previous arrangements have been made between the parent and the administration or the student is participating in an after school activity. The following activities will not be condoned on school grounds or in any part of the building: Running, horseplay or other similar types of behaviors. Sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, public display of affection (hand holding, embracing, kissing) and/or any personal contact which displays poor taste, lack of respect to the person touched or behavior not accepted in public. Profanity Fighting Bullying Theft/stealing (extortion) Weapons of any type Lack of respect to staff or students Students selling unauthorized items

2. *Consequences for excessive tardies are at the discretion of School Administration and may include multiple after school detentions, in-school suspension, parent meeting and suspension for defiance. DRESS CODE Appropriate student behavior/dress is necessary to provide a quality learning environment at Pleasant Valley Middle School. The vast majority of students ARE appropriately dressed and their efforts in this regard ARE appreciated. Please remember: 1. Clothing or items that gives the impression of any gang affiliation, that advertise drugs, alcohol or tobacco products, contain references to sex, profanity, or show suggestive, vulgar, obscene writing, pictures or symbols are not allowed. Shirts must have sleeves with no holes or cutouts. Shirttails must be long enough (3 overlap with pants) to cover midriff, skin and underwear while sitting or standing. Shorts and skirts must be finger-tip length or longer even when worn with leggings. Leggings are permitted only when worn with appropriate attire over them such as shorts or a skirt /dress. Hats, hoods, caps should be worn outside only. Bandanas, do-rags, and sweatbands are not allowed. Sunglasses, chains, dog collars, studded/zippers/rings/grommets clothing or accessories are prohibited. No pajamas, pajama pants or house slippers are allowed to be worn to school or school sponsored activities. Pants/jeans should fit correctly and not expose any underwear. Sagging and/or dragging are not permitted. Students sagging will have ties put into the belt loops to hold the pants up appropriately. Coats and backpacks should be kept in the locker during the day.

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Students may consume food and/or drink in the cafeteria only. Students consuming food and/or drink in unauthorized areas may have those items confiscated. Vending machines may only be used after school. Students are not to enter the staff lounges and staff restrooms. Students should not leave class while class is in session. If a student must leave, the agenda must be signed by the teacher and accompany the student. Any student in the hall during class time MUST wear a yellow or orange vest hall pass from their teacher and have a written pass in their agenda from the teacher. PUPIL BEHAVIORIAL REPORT FORM

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The above dress code is not intended to be all-inclusive. The dress code / expectations will be applied fairly and equally. Students will be given the option of changing or calling home to get different clothing. Changes or additions to the Dress Code may be made based on the need to maintain a proper learning environment during the year. The decision of the building administration will be final in all disputes concerning student dress. 5

Chronic or serious infractions of school policy will result in a Pupil Behavioral Report. The PBR is given to a building administrator who handles the discussion and consequences for the infraction. Dealing effectively with the problem may require a telephone call to the parent or a letter home. Parents are encouraged to call if there are questions regarding the incident.

KEEPING STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL Any teacher requiring a student to stay for detention or make-up work after school will contact parents prior to keeping a student after school. EXPULSION POLICIES Students who exhibit chronic misbehavior at school will be placed on a contract with clear behavior expectations. Failure to live up to the behavioral contract will result in an expulsion. Other expellable offenses include but are not limited to: BOE Policy P1462 Pupil Behavior-Assault and/or Battery of a Staff Member Any pupil who is found to have committed assault and/or battery upon any school district staff member at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall receive a mandatory expulsion from the school district for 186 days. BOE Policy P1465 Pupil Behavior-Alcohol, Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, and/or Other Controlled Substances Any pupil that is selling or trafficking drugs, drug paraphernalia, and/or other controlled substances at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall receive a mandatory expulsion from the Wichita Public School for 186 days. Any pupil who is in possession or uses alcoholic beverages, drugs (except medically prescribed), drug paraphernalia and/or other controlled substances at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity will be: 1. Placed on immediate short term suspension of 10 school days and recommended for an extended 25 additional school days to a district hearing officer who will act on the recommendation at a district level due process hearing. In lieu of the procedures outlines in 1), at the time of suspension, parents and/or legal guardians will be afforded the option to have the suspended student meet with a community source (which may include mental health agency counseling program, an alcohol and drug service agency, a physician, USD259 Substance Abuse Specialist, etc.) to discuss the pupils problem with drugs. Upon receipt of written documentation that the student is complying with agencys recommended action, the suspension shall immediately be revoked and the student allowed back to school.

BOE Policy P1466 Possession or Use of Weapons Any pupil who is found to have brought or to have been in possession of a weapon, as defined in K.S.A. 72-89a01, including any firearm or replica firearm at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall receive a mandatory expulsion from the school district for 186 school days. Any pupil who is found to have brought or to have been in possession of any article that could be used to inflict bodily harm at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the school district for 186 school days. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Pleasant Valley Middle School will not assume responsibility for any electronic devices (i.e.: MP3 players, IPods, iPads (tablets) cellular phones, laser pens, video games, etc.) that are damaged, lost or stolen. Students who choose to bring electronic devices to school are to power the device off prior to entering the building and store the device in their locker turned off during the school day. Students found in possession of or using an electronic device will have the device confiscated. The first offense the student will be permitted to retrieve the device from the office after school. The second offense will result in the device being confiscated and will be returned to a parent or guardian only. The third offense will be confiscated and may be kept until the end of the school year. The building administration will determine consequences of repeated violations beyond the third offense of the electronics policy. PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. CAFETERIA INFORMATION Costs: $1.35 $.30 $2.20 $ .40 $1.90 $3.15 per breakfast per reduced breakfast per lunch per reduced lunch Adult Breakfast Adult Lunch

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A la carte food is paid extra daily with cash or lunch account. There must be money in the account to purchase a la carte. Parents, please be aware that notices are given to students when money is low in their lunch accounts. Parents whose child(ren)s account is low will also receive an automated phone call Tuesday evenings alerting you of the low account balance. Please keep contact information current to receive notifications. We will charge only three (3) lunches, then the student will be given cereal and milk until the account is balanced. The following website is available to pay for your students breakfasts / lunches: http://www.mealpayplus.com 6

On second and subsequent offenses, the student will be placed on an immediate short-term suspension of ten school days and recommended for an extended suspension of 25 school days up to expulsion from the Wichita Public Schools for 186 days.

Breakfast Breakfast is served in the cafeteria From 7:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. Students must be in class by 8:00 a.m. Lunch Lunch is closed. Students must eat lunch at school in the cafeteria. Students go to the cafeteria in a single file line on the second tile with the teacher. There is no shoving, running, yelling, pushing, or cutting. Food must be eaten in the cafeteria. Students are to clean their lunch area and stay seated until dismissed. A student going to lunch with a parent must be signed out by the parent from the office and returned to the building within the allotted lunch period. Students are not allowed to go to lunch with another student. Students should return to school on time to avoid disruptions to instruction and the learning environment. INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS Only 7th & 8th grade students may participate in competitive interscholastic sports. Eligible students may try out for boys cross-country, basketball and track or girls cross-country, volleyball, basketball and track. Participants of all competitive sports must meet the following criteria: 1. Middle school academic eligibility is predicated on the student passing a minimum of five subjects of unit weight the previous semester. First semester eligibility is determined by the final grades at the conclusion of the previous school year. Second semester eligibility will be based on the grades posted for the third six weeks grading period unless a semester grade is posted. If a semester grade is recorded for select courses, the semester grade should be used. Any student, who reaches the age of fifteen on or before September 1 of this school year, shall be ineligible for eighth grade competition. All students must obtain a physical signed by parents and physician prior to the first day of try outs/practice. The KSHSAA physical forms are available in the office at PVMS or on the district website www.usd259.org. One physical is good for the entire academic year. Athletes who receive an after school detention must serve as scheduled.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES School activities such as dances and field trips may be attended by PVMS students only. Students who bring guests will be asked to leave along with their guest. Students who are absent (unexcused) from school and any student suspended the day of or the day following the activity may not participate in the event. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Uniforms: The P.E. Department requests the following attire: 1. 2. 3. Blue or Black Athletic Shorts / Sweats PVMS P.E. Shirt or Wichita Public School P.E. Shirt Tennis Shoes

An official USD 259 uniform can be purchased during school enrollment and from some of the local stores. Locker Room Procedure: 1. Each student is issued his/her own lock and locker. (If the lock is lost or stolen, there is a $4.00 replacement fee.) Students are responsible for locking their own locks. Students are responsible for their own property. Nothing should be left in the locker room unlocked. The P.E. Department is not responsible for lost or stolen goods. LOST AND FOUND Lost and found clothing items are located inside the office. Students need to check with the office if missing a book or other item. Each year jackets and coats are left in lost and found and are never claimed. (We donate remaining items to a local charity periodically.) If you miss anything, please call the office immediately. Any personal items left in a locker after the student has exited will be labeled and sent to the office. These items will be disposed of after a reasonable amount of time has passed. LOCKERS Each student will be assigned a locker. It is the students RESPONSIBILITY to keep his/her locker neat and clean both inside and out! School personnel may inspect lockers at any time. To prevent stolen items, do not share locker combinations at any time!

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TEXTBOOK INFORMATION Textbooks and other instructional materials are the property of USD 259, Wichita Public Schools. They are provided for the use of students who are enrolled in district schools and centers with the expectation they will be returned in the condition they were issued less reasonable wear and tear. Students who lose or damage instructional materials will be charged the replacement cost of the lost or damaged item(s). Each student shall return all textbooks issued to the student at the time they withdraw from the school, at the end of the first semester for all classes that do not continue, or at the end of the school year. Students shall write their names inside in the appropriate place, and properly use and care for the textbooks. Each student or their parent or legal guardian shall be responsible for textbooks not returned or damaged by the students. Any student failing to return textbooks or who fails to pay for lost or damaged items may as a result have holds placed on progress reports, report cards and diplomas, be excluded from participation in graduation ceremonies, extracurricular activities, sports and special programs/events. All fines must be paid by no later than the last instructional day of the school year. Students are required to pay the replacement cost for damaged textbooks and instructional materials. The costs of books and materials are available in the districts Textbook Manager System. Payment is made in the office and a receipt will be issued to the student. The student then presents the receipt to the teacher so that another textbook may be issued. If the lost book is found, the payment will be refunded. LIBRARY All students are encouraged to use the library with a pass from a teacher. In order to check out a library book, students must have their school ID. A student may have up to three books checked out at one time. If a book is overdue, a fine of ten cents for a regular library book and twenty cents for a reference book will be charged for each day overdue. Student progress reports will be held for overdue books and fines over one dollar. There is a book drop in the front of the library where books may be returned between classes. Language Arts classes have regularly scheduled library periods. Other teachers may also schedule their classes for library use. Students can visit the library with the class or with an individual pass in his/her Agenda. Good library manners are essential to show: RESPECT for others and good care of library materials. You have the RIGHT to a quiet place to work. Books and materials are provided by the school and must be paid for if damaged or lost. It is your RESPONSIBILITY to bring paper and pencil.

SCHEDULE CHANGES When students are not being successful in class, there may be a variety of explanations. Many times, students and parents immediately decide that a change of teachers is the best answer. Usually, that is not the problem at all. Whenever a student has a classroom problem, the parents and/or student should discuss the concern with that particular teacher and/or team. If the problem cannot be resolved, then the principal or assistant principal will be happy to have a conference with the parents, student, and teacher. Schedule changes will not be made except to balance class sizes or correct an error in a schedule. Administration has the final approval . WEATHER WARNING Statement of BOE Policy 2310: The principal is authorized to carry out the procedure most suitable to the building for the protection of students and personnel in case of an impending storm. In the event of a tornado warning, pupils are to remain in the building unless called for by an authorized adult. In cases such as this, the principal should encourage the adult to remain with the pupil in the school shelter area until the "All Clear" is announced. In the event that a tornado warning is in effect, persons in places of shelter shall remain until an all-clear signal is received. STUDENT ILLNESS If a student becomes ill or is injured at school, every effort will be made to contact one or both parents. Children are never sent home, for any reason, during school day until a parent or legal guardian is notified. If necessary, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be immediately contacted if a child experiences a serious or life-threatening injury. The office will make contact with the parent after the EMS has been called. MEDICATION AT SCHOOL School nurses follow special regulations in order to safely and legally administer medication at school. Medications (with the proper paperwork) will be administered only as prescribed by a doctor. Students should stay home until they are temperature free (without medication) for 24 hours. Please read the following guidelines and keep them in a convenient place for future reference. Medication not meeting these guidelines cannot be given. NON PRESCRIPTION (OVER THE COUNTER) MEDICATION This includes Tylenol, cold tablets, Ibuprofen (Motrin), cough syrup, etc. The parents and the physicians signature and the original bottle providing current and accurate information is required.

SHORT TERM PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION This includes medication that will be given for less than two weeks such as antibiotics, cough medication, etc. The parents signature and bottle with a pharmacy label showing current and accurate information is required. The physicians signature is optional. LONG TERM PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION-This includes medication that will be given for more than two weeks such as asthma medication, seizure medication, ADHD medication, etc. The parents signature and bottle with a pharmacy label with current and accurate information, and a physicians signature is required. The Request to Administer Medication at School forms are available in the school health room. Ask the pharmacist to put the medication in two bottles, one for school and one for home. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL NURSE BEFORE SENDING THE MEDICATION TO SCHOOL. If a student becomes ill at school, notify the teacher and a pass to the Nurses office will be recorded in the students agenda. The Nurse will either allow the student rest and return to class, or phone the parent to take the student home. Any rashes or bites need to be reported to the Nurse. FIELD TRIPS Field trips are planned to enhance learning. Students who go on field trips should remember that they represent not only themselves during the activity, but also the school and their team. Behavior that is unacceptable at school is unacceptable on field trips. In accordance with board policy, students may lose the opportunity for further field trips if they behave unacceptably during a field trip. An alternate classroom and daily assignments will be provided for students not participating in field trip activities.

BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. Always obey the driver. The driver is in charge of the bus. Drivers will assign seats. Students are required to comply. Be ready and be on time at your bus stop; the driver does NOT have to wait if you are late. When waiting for the bus, stand back from the edge of the street or road. NEVER play in the street. Do not litter on the bus. Do not shout or be loud; act on the bus as you should in the classroom. Do not move about or try to get on or off the bus while it is in motion. Students will not be allowed to get on or off the bus at an unauthorized stop. Keep hands, head, and arms in the bus at all times. Never throw objects out of the window. When leaving the bus, cross far enough in front for the driver to see you pass safely. Any damage to the bus is to be reported at once to the driver. Profane language is not allowed. SMOKING, LIGHTING LIGHTERS, OR STRIKING MATCHES ON THE BUS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN. Fighting and play fighting are not allowed. NO PETS, EATING, BALLOONS, OR GLASS OBJECTS ARE ALLOWED ON THE BUS. Musical instruments that can be held on the lap or place under the seat may be transported. WEAPONS, REAL OR FAKE, ARE NOT ALLOWED.

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TRANSPORTATION Students who are eligible to ride a bus will be assigned seats on the bus and will be expected to remain in that seat the entire time. All students are expected to follow regulations set up for bus riders. Students who choose to disregard any of the bus policies will have disciplinary action taken, ranging from a verbal warning to suspension from transportation and/or school. Riding the bus is a service provided by the district and can be denied when chronic misbehavior occurs on the bus or at the bus stop.
The Wichita Public School district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex religion, handicap/disability, or age. Persons having inquiries may contact the school districts ADA and Section 504 Coordinator, 201 N. Water, Wichita, KS 67202, 973-4631.