2009-2010

PARENT & STUDENT

HANDBOOK

170 W.A. JENKINS ROAD

ELIZABETHTOWN, KENTUCKY 42701

PHONE (270) 765-2658

FAX (270) 737-0450

August/2009

Dear Parents:

As we prepare for the 2009-2010 school year, it is exciting to see our continued growth since the beginning of my tenure as Bluegrass Middle School’s Principal. Based on test results and our school needs, a foundation of success is being established and maintained. Through the continued commitment of parents, students, faculty and staff, Bluegrass Middle School will continue to make steady gains in all areas.

Deliberate communication, implementation of research based strategies, and character building models of discipline provide a safe and academically sound foundation for your child. We look forward to working with you throughout the school year and anticipate a positive experience.

As you read through the handbook, please help your child understand the importance of following our school rules for a safe, orderly, and academically productive school year. Bluegrass Middle School follows the board policies of Hardin County Schools.

In closing, we encourage your involvement in any way you feel most comfortable. Although your child is developing independence, it is important to stay involved with the academic performance, relationships, and extracurricular involvement of your child. Bluegrass Middle School is an excellent choice for your child’s middle school educational experience, and we welcome you.

Respectfully,

Brenda W. Pirtle

Brenda W. Pirtle

Principal

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Vision Statement

In a collaborative partnership with students, parents, staff, (business) community and campus schools, Bluegrass Middle School will bring rigor and relevance in differentiated instruction while securing relationships through a mutual respect of diversity between and among our student/staff population.

Mission Statement

Through collaborative partnerships, Bluegrass Middle Schools transforms youth into responsible citizens by providing academic, emotional and social standards of excellence.

Core Values

Respect

Responsibility

Integrity

Collaborative Partnerships (Team work)

Tolerance of Diversity

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Hardin County Schools

2009-2010 School Calendar

July 30..........................................................................................Professional Development

July 31......…................................................................................Professional Development

August 3................................................................................................………Opening Day

August 5..............................................................................................First Day for Students

September 7.....................................................................................(Holiday #1) Labor Day

October 5 – 9..………….......................................................................................Fall Break

October12…………………………………….………School Dismissed (Mandatory P.D.)

November 2...............................…..............................................School Dismissed (FDEA)

November 25…………………………………………………………….School Dismissed

November 26.............................................................….............(Holiday #2) Thanksgiving

November 27............................................................................................School Dismissed

December 18..........................................................................................First Semester Ends

December 21 – January 1.................................................………...................Winter Break

December 25…………………………..…………………………..(Holiday #3) Christmas

January 1…..…………………………… ………………………(Holiday #4) New Year’s

January 4......................................................................................................School Resumes

January 18.........................................…….............School Dismissed (Martin L. King Day)

February 15………………………………………...…School Dismissed (President’s Day)

March 5……………………………….…. School Dismissed (Professional Development)

March 19……………………………………………...…………………School Dismissed

March 22……………………………………………..School Dismissed (1^st Make up day)

April 5 – 9………............................................................................................Spring Break

May 18……………………………………………...….. School Dismissed (Election Day)

May 25.....................................................………………………..... Last Day for Students

May 26……………………………………………………………………..….Closing Day

Make-up Days:

1. March 22, 2010

2. May 26, 2010

3. May 27, 2010

4. May 28, 2010

5. June 1, 2010

6. June 2, 2010

Mark your calendars!

Bluegrass Dates to Remember:

Open House – August 11, 2009 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Parent Conferences scheduled through counseling office as needed

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School Closings and Resulting Cancellation of Activities

In the event of inclement weather, the district wide OneCall System will be utilized to call home as deemed necessary by the superintendent regarding school closings, early dismissals, delayed schedules or any other emergency situation. School cancellation will also be announced as soon as possible on the local and Louisville radio stations. School-related extra curricular activities such as ballgames, may or may not be held depending on the weather at the time the activity is scheduled. Any student whose parents feel that travel is unsafe during inclement weather, will not be penalized for not attending extra curricular activities. Parents and students should be aware that early dismissal due to changing weather conditions is always a possibility and should plan accordingly.

Attendance Policy for Middle School Students

1. Statement of Policy:

In order to be eligible for promotion, a student shall not be absent without a valid excuse for more than 14 (fourteen) days each school year while maintaining a passing grade. Any additional invalid absence(s) may be made up at the rate of 1 (one) day of Saturday School for each day of class missed. It shall be the student's responsibility to schedule make up time with the school administration. Make up time should be scheduled 2 (two) days prior to the Saturday on which they wish to attend.

2. Truancy Defined:

Any pupil who has been absent from school without valid excuse for three (3)

days or more, or tardy without valid excuse on three (3) days or more, is a truant.

A pupil who has been reported as a truant two (2) or more times is an habitual

Truant. Absence for less than a half day shall be considered tardiness.

“Full day” absence is defined as a pupil who is absent for at least (5) consecutive

instructional periods in a regularly scheduled day. “Half day” absence is defined

as a pupil who is absent for at least two (2) but no more than four (4) instruc-

tional periods in any regularly scheduled day.

Once a student under twenty-one (21) years of age is absent or tardy six (6) or

more days without valid excuse, this student’s name shall be forwarded to the

Division of Student Services as an habitual truant for a possible court action.

3. Valid Excuses:

1. Illness that is verified by a doctor or medical agency (parent note will be accepted for up to six (6) absences – excused for only one (1) day per note.);

2. Orders of the court. This applies to summonses and subpoenas;

3. Death or severe illness in the immediate family verified by a written

statement. Immediate family shall mean father, mother, brother, sister,

grandfather, grandmother, blood-related aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or

anyone living under the same household roof with the student;

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4. Religious holidays and practices;

5. If a student is sent home for lice, one (1) day per instance will be

excused with any additional days missed beyond this to be considered unexcused.

6. If approved by the principal or his/her designee, educational enhancement opportunities qualify.

Students shall be granted an excused absence for up to ten (10) school days to pursue an educational enhancement opportunity determined by the Principal to be of significant educational value. This opportunity may include, but not be limited to, participation in an educational foreign exchange program or an intensive instructional, experiential, or performance program in one of the core curriculum subjects of English, science, mathematics, social studies, foreign language, and the arts.

Unless the Principal determines that extentuating circumstances exist, requests for date(s) falling within State or District testing periods shall not be granted.

The Principal’s determination may be appealed to the Superintendent/

Designee whose decision may then be appealed to the Board under its grievance policy and procedures.

Students receiving an excused absence under this section shall have the opportunity to make up school work missed and shall not have their class grades adversly affected for lack of class attendance or class participation due to the excused absence.

The principal or designee shall determine the validity of each excuse presented. Any excuse must be presented within (5) days after the student returns to school. If not presented in that time, the absence will remain unexcused. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation to the appropriate school admininstrator in a timely manner.

4. Notification:

Parents will be notified when students have accrued three (3) unexcused absences.

Late Arrivals or Leaving School Early

1. Students arriving at school after classes have started for the day, will need to sign

in at the office. Students arriving late will need a note of explanation as to the

reason they are late signed by their parent/guardian.

2. No student shall be dismissed early from school unless picked up by parent or parent designee on pick up list. A written note for pick up may be used with parent signature and a contact number to confirm permission.

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3. No student will be released to any adult not on the pick up list without confirmation of parents permission. We will always err on the side of safety for your child.

4. The parent/guardian or parental designee who picks up the student shall report to

the office.

5. Emancipated students may sign for their own dismissal.

Tardy Policy

When a student receives his/her third tardy violation to any one class, a four-part discipline referral will be completed by that teacher. The top copy (white) will be given to the student as a warning, the second copy (yellow) will be kept by administration, the third copy (pink) will be mailed home and the fourth copy (goldenrod) will be kept by the teacher. The discipline referral is to be signed by the parent and returned to administration. If tardies continue, discipline options will be loss of hall break, morning or after school detention or Saturday School.

Hardin County Board of Education

Administration Policy to School Visitors

· All school visitors shall first report to the principal's office, identify themselves, and state the nature of the visit. A visitor's pass will be issued.

· At no time shall any individual or group disrupt classroom instruction. Although parents are encouraged to visit the school and the rooms of their children, such visits should not interrupt the orderly work of the classroom.

· The principal shall have the authority to permit or deny any individual, or group of

individuals the right to go through the building or to remain on school grounds.

Class Schedule

The schedule will be based upon six class periods. Classes will last approximately 60 minutes with five minute breaks between classes. Restroom and locker use are scheduled to occur during breaks.

Library/Media Center

The school library/media center will be opened each day from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Students are allowed to check out two books for a period of two weeks at a time. Fines are not charged to overdue books, however lost books will be paid for by the patron.

Books have lexile numbers assigned. Your child will be tested throughout the year to accurately determine your child’s lexile number in order to adequately assist your child in choosing books on his/her reading abilities.

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This center is fully computerized with an automated catalogue and circulation system, CD-ROM information retrieval, and word processing stations linked with the computer lab. Students may use the library before and after school and during the day with teacher permission.

Our library/media center receives local newspapers daily, plus weekly and monthly publications for our students. The library/media center also serves as the audio-visual center for our teachers. BGTV, the in-school television station, is housed in the center.

Daily announcements/productions involving students, and KET programs are broadcast on BGTV channels. Many of the productions will involve students appearing on television. If a parent /guardian does not wish to have their child appear on the in-school television channels, or any other taping, please inform us of this in writing.

Discipline

Hardin County Code of Conduct

It is the student's and parent's/guardian's responsibility to be knowledgeable of the policies outlined in both the Parent/Student Handbook of Bluegrass Middle School as well as the Hardin County Code of Conduct.

A. Student Conduct: HC Board Policy 09.42

Good order, propriety of deportment and attire, and cleanliness of person and attire are required of every pupil. Every pupil is expected to obey the directions of the teachers, to be diligent in study, and to be respectful to teachers and school mates.

B. Care of School and Personal Property: HC Board Policy 09.421

Pupils shall be held responsible for damage to school property, subject to disciplinary action and liability for the cost of restoring the property.

C. Assault: HC Board Policy 09.425 and 09.4251

Any pupil who assaults another pupil shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion and/or legal action. This is to include physical or verbal assault.

D. Disrupting the Educational Process: HC Board Policy 09.426

Behavior which is disruptive of the educational process shall not be tolerated and shall subject the offending pupil or pupils to appropriates disciplinary action. For purposes of this section, behavior which disrupts the educational process shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Conduct which threatens the health, safety, or welfare of others;

2. Conduct which may potentially damage property;

3. Illegal activity; or

4. Conduct which interferes with, or hinders, the orderly administration of the school and school-related activities.

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Expected Behaviors

RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS WITH YOUR WORDS AND ACTIONS.

1. Refer to Hardin County School Board Policy regarding the possession or use of

cell phones.

2. No electronic devices will be permitted at any time. Items will be confiscated

and returned to the student by administration at the end of the day on the first

offense. On future offenses, the parent will be expected to pick up the item and it

shall not return to school. The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen

electronic devices and academic time will not be sacrificed searching for

them.

3. Students are not to possess tobacco products, matches or lighters on school property.

4. Students will place backbags in their lockers at the beginning of the school day. Students may retrieve back packs after 5^th period.

5. All sippers/sports bottles MUST REMAIN IN LOCKERS during the school day except for lunch consumption.

6. Any student who deliberately activates a fire alarm under false pretenses, may

appear before the Board for an expulsion hearing.

7. Running in the hallways is not permitted.

8. Students are expected to be in their designated area when the bell rings and ready

to begin class promptly. (Refer to Tardy Policy). To be ready means in seat and

beginning bellringer assignment.

9. Students are not to bring valuable items or large sums of money to school. The school is not responsible for the loss of these items.

10. Only Bluegrass 8^th graders will attend the 8^th grade dance. Eighth graders may be

allowed to bring one Bluegrass Middle School guest. Tickets may be purchased

prior to the evening of the event.

11. Students may be denied participation in any extracurricular activity due to misconduct or incomplete assigned work.

12. Extracurricular pickup – Activities are a privilege and not a requirement. Students

who are not picked up within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the event, will not be

allowed to attend any future events until the principal or assistant principal

approves the return of extracurricular activities.

13. Individual teams may have rules and expectations that apply to only that team. Parents and students need to be knowledgeable of particular team rules.

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14. No inappropriate public display of affection.

15. No students will be allowed in the doors prior to 7:30am. Students may wait in

the car under supervision of the parent/guardian prior to the doors opening for

the school day.

16. All students must be off school property by 3:15 PM unless accompanied by

parent/guardian due to liability. Students who are not picked up on time will either

be required to ride the bus home or return to their home schools if they are out of

district.

17. Students are not to sell any items at school that are not specifically approved by the

school administration.

18. No food or drink may be consumed in the classroom or hallways.

The following disciplinary measures may be utilized in dealing with students who fail to comply with expected school rules:

1. Parents/guardians contacted via e-mail, telephone, or written referral to be

signed by parent/guardian and returned to school. (Student responsible).

2. Student assigned transition room.

3. Detention

4. Saturday School.

Based upon the seriousness of the discipline issue, discpline measures 1 – 4 may be used in various combinations or order and may result in suspension or expulsion proceedings.

Gum

Students may be allowed to chew gum with the exception of the following areas: band room, computer labs, library, or P.E. classes. Individuals who create a problem with the gum as determined by the teachers/administration by blowing bubbles, creating loud chomping noises or placing chewed gum in inappropriate places will lose the privilege of chewing gum and will be disciplined accordingly. If the problem is determined to be a school-wide issue, all gum privileges will be revoked and the NO GUM POLICY will be reinstated schoolwide.

Student Dress Code

According to Hardin County School Policy 09.427, the wearing of any attire, cosmetics, presentation of extraordinary personal appearance, or any unsanitary body conditions which in the judgment of the Principal or Principal Designee significantly disrupts school work, interrupts scholastic endeavors, or threatens the health of other pupils is prohibited.

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The objective of this dress code is to provide an appropriate educational environment while allowing students to dress comfortably within limits to facilitate learning. Students’ attire can have a positive or negative effect on the learning process, contribute to students’ success, and generate a safe and positive learning environment. We expect students to maintain the type of appearance that is not distracting to students, teachers, or the educational process of the school. Parents and children are equally responsible for the appearance of the child. There is appropriate and inappropriate attire for all of life’s activities. Keeping this in mind, please help your student adhere to these guidelines.

Bluegrass Middle School’s SBDM Council has developed the following Dress Code Policy:

1. Shorts and skirts must be knee length with the exception of P.E. attire during P.E. ONLY.

2. Leggings may be worn, but skirts must still be at the knee.

3. Pants may not be baggy or drag the floor. Pants must be secure at the waist. Undergarments are to be covered.

4. No spandex shorts, lounge pants, or pajama bottoms.

5. No Under Armour type shirts without a sleeved shirt on top.

6. No hats, caps, picks, gloves, combs, bandanas or sunglasses during regular school hours

7. Shoes must be worn at all times. No bedroom slippers.

8. No sleeveless shirts of any type to include tank tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, or bathing suit tops, along with no belly tops.

9. No tops that are too tight or too revealing may be worn. Undergarments are to be covered.

10. No clothing with displays of alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances, wording and /or pictures sexual or suggestive in nature.

11. Chains to secure wallets will not be worn. Lanyards must be tucked inside the shirt. Only one chain may be worn around the neck.

12. Winter coats must be placed in lockers at the beginning of the school day. Lightweight waist length jackets may be worn in class.

13. NO visible body piercing other than the ears.

14. NO unnaturally colored hair that is a distraction to the educational process as determined by the principal or principal designee. Colors include but are not limited to fuchsia, green, purple, orange, striped, or blue.

15. Students may not put writing or drawings on their hands, arms, or any other visible body parts with ink or marker.

The SBDM Council considered a uniform policy but decided that a stricter dress code could serve the same purpose and allow for individuality. If cooperation becomes difficult in our efforts to maintain our dress code policy, we will review the dress code and reconsider a uniform policy.

Dress Code Violations

First Violation: Student will be written up and warning mailed home with a parent

call made.

Second Violation: Student will spend the day in the transition room or serve Saturday School or after school detention and notice will be mailed and/or a phone call made to the home.

Third Violation: Student may be suspended from school and parent will be notified.

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Curriculum

All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students will be assigned classes in the following areas:

Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

Exploratory classes include a 9 (nine) week rotation of instruction in the following areas:

§ Band – is an exploratory class that is one year in duration.

§ Practical Living/Vocational Studies

§ Computer Skills

§ Art

§ Physical Education

On Team Enrichment classes include a nine week rotation among the team. Reading Skills through content area will be the focus along with additional focus on Physical Fitness and Arts/Humanities content.

Textbooks

Textbooks are provided at no cost to students in grades 6-8. Students are required to sign for books. A fine is assessed to cover replacement costs when books are lost, damaged or destroyed.

Review of Policies and Procedures on Lost or Damaged Textbooks:

1. Monies must be collected for lost or damaged textbooks. the collection scale shall be 100% of retail cost for 1 (one) and 2 (two) year old textbooks.; 75% of retail cost for 3 (three) and 4 (four) year old textbooks; and 50% of retail cost for 5 (five) and 6 (six) year old textbooks. The book's age is in relation to the year the book was adopted and not the year that it was issued to the student.

2. Each student, or their parent/guardian, shall be responsible to the teacher for all

books not returned by the student. A student not returning all books delivered to

him/her shall not be entitled to the benefits of KRS. 157.000 to 157.180 until

books are paid for by the parent/guardian.

Counselor's Office

Our counselors at Bluegrass Middle School are Ms. Jill Campbell and Ms. Marilyn Ash. The counselors assist students throughout the year in many areas including scheduling, testing, academics, personal problems and school/career goals. If you have a question concerning your child's academic performance, records or would like to schedule a conference with your child's teacher, please feel free to call the counselor's office. All conferences are scheduled through the counseling office.

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Youth Service Center

The Bluegrass Youth Service Center offers a variety of services to help students and families remove any barrier that may keep children from learning and performing at the highest level possible. The Center has a unique blend of activities designed to promote the flow of available school and community resources. The Center is located in a mobile unit adjacent to Bluegrass Middle School. The Center hours are Monday - Friday,

7:30 AM - 3:00 PM. For more information, call Andrew Hundley, youth services coordinator, @ 234-1204.

Procedure for Make-Up Work

1. Students having absences, excused and unexcused, shall make-up work.

2. It is the student's and parent/guardian's responsibility to contact the office concerning make-up work if absent 3 (three) or more days. If absent only 1 (one) or 2 (two) days, the work can be made-up after returning to school as instructed by teachers.

3. For every day the student misses, he/she will receive the same amount of days to complete the make-up work.

4. The counting of days for make-up work shall start the 2nd (second) day after the student has returned to school following the period of absence.

Homework Policy

III. Curriculum and Instructional Practices Policy

A. Homework

Defined January 2009

Bluegrass Middle School is set up by grade level teams. Grade level teams will work in collaboration to determine the homework policy for their grade level. The grade level teams must be consistent in their approach and consequences to homework assignments. Homework must not be used as a punishment. It is to be done as a review of already learned material or preparation for assessment. Consideration by the team is to be given to the length of the assignment and other assignments/assessments planned on the student’s team during that time frame. Flexibility in Bluegrass Middle School’s Homework Policy will allow for professional decision making by the grade level teachers based upon student needs and abilities.

Missing Homework or Assignments

Defined January 2009

Detention will be held Tuesday through Friday from 3:00-4:00 in the room of the detention teacher.

The teacher may assign students with missing homework or assignments AFTER s/he has made parent contact.

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After two teacher contacts have been made, documented and confirmed by a parent, students who do not take advantage of the opportunities offered by the school to complete assignments through detention and/or Saturday school will receive a 0% for the assignment.

Confirmation of receipt may mean a returned response through email by the parent, a note signed by the parent, a phone contact speaking directly with parent or other adult in the home, or a conference with the parent.

The assigning teacher is to work with the team to make every effort to have homework from other teachers for that detention if applicable.

Detention may be assigned for additional days if work is not completed.

Late assignments/homework will receive a reduction of 10 points each day the

assignment/homework is late prior to the formal grading of the assignment.

Saturday School may be assigned if detention is not served. Suspension will be the last resort if detention or Saturday School is not attended.

The Detention Teacher will turn all work into administration the day following detention. Administration will return the work to assigning teacher.

Physical Education Requirements

Students are required to participate quarterly in a planned program. Appropriate gym clothing and sneakers in physical education class are a must for participating. Locks are issued to students for valuables to be locked during scheduled class. Each grade level has an in-depth research unit to prepare a report which is sent to the language arts teacher for a writing sample from the content area. Various methods of assessment will be used including video, audio, and written testing.

Athletics

We feel that athletics make a worthy contribution to the overall program at Bluegrass Middle School. the primary purpose of the athletic program is the development of healthy minds and bodies and the cultivation of proper attitudes and good sportsmanship.

· Any student participating in athletics must secure valuables in accordance with school policy. The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. This includes any practice or game situations.

· To participate in sports, a student must mainatin a “C” average, have over all satisfactory effort and conduct, have a current physical examination on file and proof of insurance. The privilege of sports participation may be revoked because of unsatisfactory academic work or conduct.

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Academic Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities

Academic eligibility for participation in extracurricular activities will be determined by the following:

1. Any student who participates in extracurricular activities must maintain a “C” average overall.

2. Grades will be checked at the end of each 9 (nine) week grading period. Any student found to be ineligible shall not participate, other than practice, in any extracurricular activity for a period of 2 (two) calendar weeks. The day grade cards are distributed shall be counted as the 1st (first) day of a student's 2 (two) weeks of ineligibility. If at the end of the 2 (two) calendar week period the ineligible student has a passing grade for the school year in the subject(s) in which he/she was failing, extracurricular activities participation may resume. However, if the student has not obtained a “C” average overall for the school year, he/she will remain ineligible on a weekly basis until a passing grade for the school year is achieved.

3. If a student fails to earn a credit in any subject for the year, he/she will be ineligible to participate in any fall extracurricular activities for 2 (two) calendar weeks beginning with the day of the 1st (first) scheduled sanctioned game or activity of the following fall season. The date shall be counted as the 1st (first) day of a student's 2 (two) weeks of ineligibility.

While the student is ineligible, he/she will not be allowed to travel or be in uniform for

any extracurricular activity.

4. In addition, any student who participates in extracurricular activities is expected to maintain exemplary school citizenship. Any student who has behavioral violations (refer to Student Code of Conduct pp. 9, 10) during a school year, may be suspended from participation in any extracurricular activity for the remainder of the school year.

· Extracurricular activity: Referring, designation or pertaining to those phases of school activities not taught in the classroom, though functioning under the guidance of the faculty. Examples are sports, clubs, marching band, field trips, etc.

Mid Terms/Report Cards

Mid terms are given to students four and one half weeks through the grading period to provide parents with the opportunity to assist students in need. Mid terms are to be signed by the parent and the student will return mid terms to their first period teacher within one week of receipt. Parents who have concerns about their child’s grades or who would just like to touch base with teachers should call the school’s counseling office( Ms. Campbell or Ms. Ash) for a conference with the team teachers. Parent-teacher conferences may be scheduled as early as 7:40 AM or during the teacher's planning time. Grading periods are approximately 9 (nine) weeks long. Grade cards are typically mailed within a week after the grading period ends.

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Honor Roll

At the conclusion of each 9 (nine) weeks, academic achievement will be recognized. Students honored will be those receiving all A's and all A's & B's.

Grading Scale

A 92 – 100

B 83 – 91

C 74 – 82

D 68 – 73

F 0 – 67

Retention Policy

Bluegrass Middle School follows the guidelines established by the Hardin County Board of Education pertaining to the retention of a student.

Students shall pass from one grade to another if he/she passes 4 of 6 subjects.

The policy stresses the involvement of all concerned parties, i.e., the student, parent/guardian, teachers and school administration. Its primary intent is to act in the best interest of the student first and foremost.

A copy of the retention policy is available in the school office.

Birth Certificate

Kentucky State Law requires any person enrolling a student for the 1st (first) time in a Kentucky school shall provide within 30 (thirty) days either:

· A certified copy of the student's birth certificate.

· Other reliable proof ( i.e., uncertified birth certificates, health records, hospital records, etc.) of the student's identity and age plus an affidavit stating the reasons why you cannot obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate.

Immunization / Physical

Kentucky State Law requires that all immunization records be kept up to date and that a valid certificate be kept on file. In compliance with this law, the Hardin County Schools will be enforcing this requirement. Any child enrolling in Hardin County School must present a valid immunization certificate upon enrollment or it must be on file within 2 (two) weeks of the student’s enrollment in school.

A certificate of immunization may be obtained from your family doctor or from the Hardin County Health Center. The Health Center is open M-F from 8:00AM - 4:30PM. You must call to make an appointment at 765-6196/6197. The Health Center is located at 580 Westport Road in Elizabethtown.

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All students entering the 6th grade must have an updated immunization certificate which includes two doses of measles/mumps/rubella vaccine (MMR), a complete series of Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine and an additional dose of Tetanus/diphtheria (Td) if at least 5 years have elapsed since their last dose of DPT. All 6th graders must have a physical examination documented on the Preventive Health Care Form within 1 (one) year prior to entering 6th grade or within 30 (thirty) days of enrollment.

All students enrolling for the first time in a Kentucky school must present a preventive health care exam (Physical) (704 KAR 4:020) dated within 1 year prior to initial admission to school. If the exam is not on the Preventive Health Care Form required by Hardin County Schools, the physical exam must be transferred to the Preventive Health Care Form . If a student is enrolling from another Kentucky school, a preventive health care exam (Physical) dated within 1 year must be in the transferring records from the previous school or a new exam must be completed and presented on the Preventive Health Care Form within 30 (thirty) days of enrollment.

School Insurance

A school accident basic plan of insurance is available for $8.00 per student. All students are urged to subscribe to the student accident insurance program. Neither the Hardin County Board of Education nor the schools are liable for accidents that occur during the school day; therefore, the parent must be responsible for the cost of damage or medical expenses. A 24-hour protection plan with dental benefits is available for $49.00. The entire sum goes to Scholastic Insurers, Inc.

Injuries/Illnesses

It is important that we have a phone number on file to reach parents/guardians plus an emergency phone number in case we need an alternative means to contact the parent/guardian. If you have an unlisted number, that number will be kept confidential.

Medications

Students who use prescribed medication(s) during the school day MUST bring all medication(s) and instructions to the office. A medication sheet must be filled out and signed by the parent/guardian indicating the type and dose of medication(s) prior to administering. Over the counter medication(s) needing to be dispensed on an occasional or temporary basis must also be accompanied by a medication sheet from the parent/guardian indicating type and dosage prior to administering. Students should only bring limited amounts of medication(s) needed for use. Medication brought to the school office will be kept in a secured area. Only authorized personnel will dispense medication(s).

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Breakfast and Lunch Programs

Breakfast will be served on a daily basis at a cost of $1.25 per meal. Lunches are $2.00 and adult lunches are $2.90. Breakfast and lunch tickets may be purchased on a weekly to monthly basis. Only those students eating breakfast and/or paying charges will be allowed in the cafeteria each morning.

The school lunch program is maintained as a vital part of the health program of the school. Each student is provided with a lunch period each day. We ask that students do not bring glass containers to the lunch area. Students who bring their lunch will be allowed to purchase milk in the lunchroom.

Students may charge only a limited number of times for breakfast or lunch. All requests for charges or lunch tickets must be made to the lunchroom manager, Ms. Goodman, before school. A student who charges a lunch or breakfast should pay the charge before seeking any additional charges. Due to the time involved with collecting outstanding charges, students may not charge for breakfast or lunch the last two weeks of the school year.

Your personal check is welcome at our school to pay fees and purchase student items. CHECKS CANNOT BE CASHED AT THE SCHOOL. In the unlikely event your check is returned unpaid, you understand and agree that your check may be electronically redeposited or if necessary, redeposited by paper draft. You understand and agree that we may collect a returned check processing charge of $25.00 by the same means and as allowed by state law. If you have any questions regarding our check acceptance policy, please call (270) 769 – 8800.

Private Transportation and Non-Transported Students

All parents who transport their children are to unload and pick them up in the front of the building. Students who walk or come to school by private transportation should not arrive at school before 7:30 AM. Doors will be locked until 7:30AM. Students may wait in the car under guardian supervision prior to 7:30AM. Students arriving between 7:30AM and 7:40 AM must report to the gym. After 7:40AM, students report to first period or cafeteria, if they are eating breakfast. This privilege may be revoked for non-compliance. THE SCHOOL WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR STUDENTS UNTIL 7:30 AM. ANY STUDENT ARRIVING BEFORE 7:30 AM MUST REMAIN UNDER SUPERVISON OF PARENT.

Regular School Bus Safety Rules and Practices

Students should observe the following safety rules and practices:

1. Students will obey and respect the requests of the driver.

2. No part of the body is to be extended outside the bus at any time.

3. Students should always cross the road 10 (ten) feet in front of the bus and look both ways before crossing.

4. Students should help the driver keep the bus neat and clean.

5. Students should conduct themselves properly at all times and not do anything that would distract the driver.

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6. No pets or animals are allowed on the bus.

7. Objects that are large enough to take up seating space are allowed on the bus only with the principal's permission.

8. Students should take their seats when available and not change seats after the bus is in motion.

9. Students should be ready to get on the bus when it arrives at their particular stop. They should not cross the highway until the bus stops.

10. Students are not to change their regular pattern of riding and stops without a request from home and approval of the principal. Bus notes must be presented to the office to be signed before the end of 5th (fifth) period. BUS NOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR SIGNED AFTER 1:10 PM.

11. Students are never to leave the bus by the emergency (back) door except in case of emergency or emergency drills.

12. No "florist" helium balloons will be allowed on the bus.

13. No food or drinks will be consumed while the bus is in operation.

14. No sports bags will be allowed on the bus.

· The 1st (first) discipline offense as reported by the bus driver may result in a warning and/or suspension for a number of days.

· The 2nd (second) discipline offense as reported by the bus driver will result in the suspension of bus privileges.

· The 3rd (third) offense will be treated as a chronic bus offender (see below).

Remember: Bus transportation is a privilege. This privilege can be denied based upon inappropriate behavior.

The following acts of serious misconduct on the bus may be given automatic bus suspensions of a minimum of 3 (three) days:

· Damage to bus property

· Fighting

· Use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco

· Profanity and/or disrespect to the driver and/or students

Chronic bus offenders shall be considered for a long term bus suspension. The parent shall be responsible for getting the student to school during any bus suspension.

Kentucky Missing School Children Program

Bluegrass Middle School, through the Kentucky State Department of Education, has developed the Kentucky Missing School Children Program. This program gives the students and educators of every Kentucky school access to the names and identifying data

of missing Kentucky school children. Each month, a list of missing children is mailed to every school in the state of Kentucky. If you have or know of a missing child, please notify your school immediately.

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"G.A.I.N." Free Time

“G.A.I.N.” Free Time begins Tuesday, September 8 and will be scheduled throughout the school year.

8:50 AM - 9:10 AM.

Grades

Attendance/Attitude

Improving

Now

· Students will report to the gym and will be allowed to shoot basketball, visit with friends or just "relax". Students will be supervised by the assistant principal and leave at 9:10am.

· 12 (twelve) students per team MAXIMUM chosen by team teachers.

· List of students to the assistant principal by end of day Friday prior to attendance.

· Student may attend more than once or decline to attend.

· Student responsible for any and all homework.

EXTENDED SCHOOL SERVICES

Extended School Services (ESS) is a unique segment of the Kentucky Educational Reform Act (KERA) that provides special funds to every Kentucky school district to provide instructional support services for students who need additional time to achieve expected academic goals. These services are provided at separate times from the regular school day and beyond the minimum school year term of 175 instructional days.

WHO NEEDS ESS?

If your child is having difficulty with school work or needs extended time to complete assignment, you can talk with his/her teacher about ESS. The teacher can help you decide if ESS is needed and why.

The school district and each school describe major instructional goals for the school’s ESS program. Students who exhibit the most severe needs for these services are identified to be served first. Teachers will document specific areas and/or skills in which the student needs assistance and a goal for improvement.

A notice is sent to parents to be signed for permission (yes/no) for the student to attend sessions for assistance. The signed permission form is returned to the school.

HOW ARE THE STUDENTS REFERRED TO ESS?

In most cases, classroom teachers refer students. Referrals may also be made by other school staff, parents, or by the students themselves. Requests for placement in extended school programs are given to the ESS building coordinator or school counselor, who will then determine if the ESS offerings would be appropriate and helpful to the student’s needs.

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WHAT SERVICES ARE OFFERED?

Classes are offered in identified core content areas of greatest academic need as determined by district test results, individual school results, and individual student classroom performance needs.

Bus transportation is available for students who stay for after school ESS sessions.

WHEN ARE SERVICES OFFERED?

After school services will operate during the school week for approximately 1.5 hours of assistance immediately following school dismissal for the day. Your child’s school will have the specific schedule of dates.

HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

Contact the counselor or ESS coordinator at your child’s school for more information.

Communication

Weekly Newsletter via Email

Each team will send a weekly newsletter via email with expectations, long and short term assignments, school activities, and content covered.

Individual Emails:

The technology of email makes it easy to communicate with parents. Teachers may communicate on individual student progress in this way.

School Wide Emails:

Often, collective emails may be sent throughout the year with school wide events or concerns. If your email address changes, please contact the school so we can change the address in our data base in order to not miss out on important information.

Infinite Campus may be accessed to check student grades. Access codes are available through Ms. Sanders, our attendance clerk.

SBDM

The SBDM Council meets during the third week of each month at 3:15pm in the school’s Media Center. The SBDM Council sets council policies while the principal enforces policy. The SBDM Council Meetings are open to the public and you may contact Ms. Troutt at 765-2658 to be put on the agenda to speak about school policies at any council meeting. You may also contact any council representative to address concerns on your behalf during council meetings.

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SBDM Council Members

Brenda Pirtle, Chairperson

Jesse Floyd, Teacher Representative

Mandy Hanson, Teacher Representative

Carla Rasheed, Teacher Representative

Melissa VanZant, Teacher Representative

Robin Carek, Parent Representative

Mark Ott, Parent Representative

Joyce Wilson, Parent Representative

Electronic Resources

Acceptable Use Policy

Student, Staff, and Community Member Use:

The SBDM Council supports the rights of students, staff, and community members to have reasonable access to various information formats and believes it is incumbent upon students, staff, and community members to use this privilege in an appropriate and responsible manner.

Procedures and Guidelines:

The Technology Committee and the SBDM Council shall develop and implement appropriate procedures to provide guidance for students, staff, and community member access to electronic media.

Guidelines shall address ethical use of electronic media, including the Internet, and issues of privacy versus administrative review of electronic files and communications and shall prohibit use of networks for prohibited or illegal activities, the intentional spreading of embedded messages, or the use of other programs with the potential of damaging or destroying programs or data.

Permission/Agreement Form for Students:

A written parental request shall be required prior to the student being granted independent access to electronic media involving the Bluegrass Middle/Hardin County technical resources. The required permission/agreement form, which shall specify acceptable uses, rules of on-line behavior, access privileges, and penalties for policy/procedural violations must be signed by the parent or legal guardian. This document will be kept on file as a legal, binding document. In order to modify or rescind the agreement, the parents or legal guardian must provide the school with a written request.

Agreement for Staff and Community Members:

A written request/agreement shall be required prior to the staff and community members being granted independent access to electronic media involving district technological resources. The required request/agreement form which shall specify acceptable uses, rules of on-line behavior, access privileges, and penalties for policy/procedural violations must be signed by the staff or community member. This document shall be kept on file as a legal and binding document.

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Access Privileges to Electronic Materials:

At Bluegrass Middle School, access to electronic information resources can range from read-only access to instructional software to full search capability of the Internet. For these reasons, Bluegrass Middle maintains the right to limit access to software and/or documents found either on the Hardin County Network or the Internet, via technical or human barriers.

Bluegrass Middle School/

Hardin County Network (Including the Internet)

Terms and Conditions

Acceptable Use:

Use of other organization’s networks or computing resources must comply with the rules appropriate for the network. Transmission of any material in violation of any U.S. or state regulation is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrighted material and/or threatening or obscene material. Illegal activities are strictly prohibited. Using Bluegrass Middle’s network to play games (including Multi-user games) is not acceptable use.

Filtering Software:

Using a filtering software program, all computers are filtered via a proxy server at Bluegrass Middle.

All stations with students, parents/guardians, and staff must be aware that no filtering software is 100% in filtering all inappropriate sites. Parents/Guardians must realize that with independent Internet usage, their child may access information deemed inappropriate.

Rights, Responsibilities, and Privileges:

This document of the terms and conditions for use of the Bluegrass Middle Network must be signed by all students and adults to get an individual user account. It is designed to enable all users to understand clearly their responsibilities as users of the Internet via the Bluegrass Middle/Hardin County Network. If you have any questions about these responsibilities, please contact the school Technology Coordinator and/or the technology committee. Violations of the following terms and conditions will result in immediate loss of network services including, but not limited to, the Internet, and could eliminate future access.

Network and Internet Regulations

• The use of your account must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of Bluegrass Middle.

• Do not give your password to anyone.

• Do not use or alter anyone else’s Internet account.

• Do not offer Internet access to any individual via your Bluegrass Middle account.

• Do not send or display offensive messages or pictures.

• Do not break in or attempt to break into another computer network or computers.

• Do not create or share computer viruses.

• Do not destroy another person’s data.

• Do not monopolize the resources of the Bluegrass Middle/Hardin County School’s network by such things as running large programs and applications over the network during the day, sending massive amounts of email to other users, or using system resources for games.

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• Do not use MUD (multi-user games) via the network.

• Do not use unauthorized software products (Poincast, Real Player) that adversely affect network performance.

• You are not permitted to get from or put onto the network any copyrighted material (including software) or threatening or obscene material.

• No illegal activities may be conducted via the network.

• Employing the network for commercial purposes is forbidden.

• Do not violate copyright laws.

• “Chatting” in chat rooms is forbidden unless part of a planned, supervised, educational activity.

Electronic Mail Regulations:

• Be polite. Do not write or send abusive messages to others.

• Use appropriate language. Do not swear or use vulgarities or any other inappropriate language.

• Do not reveal your personal address or phone numbers.

• Do not contact strangers on the network regarding non-school related issues, unless pre-approved by the teacher.

• Note that electronic mail is not guaranteed to be private. Central Office personnel who operated the system have access to all mail. Messages relating to or in support of illegal activities may be reported to the authorities.

Loss of Privilege:

Violation of the terms listed above could result in a loss of access to the Bluegrass Middle/ Hardin County Network. The faculty, principal, or SBDM Council may deny, revoke, or suspend specific user accounts. Disciplinary guidelines of the Bluegrass Middle Code of Conduct and the Hardin County Code of Conduct will be followed.

Title IX/Section 504/Title VI

Grievance Procedure

The Hardin County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, marital status, religion, or age in employment, educational programs or activities as set forth in title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Civil Rights Act of 1984.

Inquiries Contact Equal Opportunity Coordinator:

Joyce Seymour, Hardin County Board of Education

65 W.A. Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 Telephone: 769-8832

The Hardin County Board of Education grievance procedure for non-compliance for the

non-discrimination statement above is as follows:

A. A written complaint filed with the building principal. to be followed with a written response from the building principal or supervisor.

B. If not satisfied, a written appeal is to be directed to the Title IX District Hearing Committee, to be followed by a written response.

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C. If not satisfied, a written appeal is to be made to the Hardin County Board of

Education.

A complete copy of the above grievance procedure, including timelines, is available in the building principal's office.

Student Safety Telephone Line

(Hardin County Crime Stoppers)

1-800-597-8123

The safety of students is our first priority. The Hardin County School District has formed a partnership with Hardin County Crime Stoppers to provide a student safety telephone

line. Students and others may now anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-597-8123

and report school safety concerns. The caller's identity is strictly protected. These reports will then be given to the proper school officials for investigation. Those who provide information that leads to an arrest and indictment will receive a monetary reward.

The Bluegrass Middle School staff believes open lines of communication between parents and staff provides a solid foundation on which to build a strong partnership. This united effort ensures the most effective educational program for all students. Furthermore, it is through close cooperation between school and home that a student's academic success is nurtured and enhanced. Of all the adults who teach and care for children, parents are the most important. The opportunities parents provide, as well as the interactions they have with children, have the greatest potential to influence children's learning and development. To ensure a strong parent involvement partnership in the school and classroom, the staff will listen and make every attempt to understand the parent's goals for their children. School staff and parents have developed the following policy.

¨ During the first 9 weeks, the Bluegrass Middle School Parent Involvement Policy and School Parent Compact will be sent home to parents.

¨ At the beginning of the school year, the staff will hold an open house for parents and students.

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¨ Parents will be invited to attend a Bluegrass Parent Advisory Council Meeting offered throughout the school year.

¨ Parents will be invited to attend other open houses, workshops, and events throughout the year.

¨ Parents and staff are encouraged to communicate on a regular basis and to conference as need arises.

¨ Title 1 information will be incorporated in the Bluegrass Middle School team newsletters as well as the BGMS website. This communication will provide ideas and/or suggestions for home reinforcement of skills and concepts taught at school.

¨ Parents will receive timely information about their child's test assessment results and have the opportunity to have the results explained to them as needed.

¨ Parents are encouraged to volunteer at Bluegrass Middle School. Many opportunities are available including working with individuals in the classroom, working with a small group, working at a special event, participating on a Site-Based Decision Making Council Committee, Title 1 District Advisory Council, and other volunteer opportunities.

¨ Parents will have the opportunity to assist in planning, reviewing, and offering suggestions on school programs, parent involvement, and other aspects of the Bluegrass Middle School experience that will benefit our students.

Building a Partnership for Parent Involvement

¨ Providing assistance to participating parents in understanding national, state, and local goals, standards, and assessments, Title 1, and how to monitor their child's performance as well as information on how parents can participate in the education of their child.

¨ Educating all staff, with the assistance of parents, on how to reach out, and communicate with, and work with parents as partners.

¨ Ensuring to the extent possible, information sent home is in a language and form parents can understand.

¨ Training and supporting parents to enhance involvement of other parents, where appropriate.

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¨ Coordinating and integrating, as appropriate, with our Youth Service Center, to provide programs or services as needed for families.

Title 1 Parent School Learning Compact

Shared Responsibility for High Student Performance

Bluegrass Middle School has jointly developed with parents, a parent- school learning compact that describes:

¨ The school's responsibility to provide a high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that will enable students to meet the state's academic expectations;

¨ Ways in which each parent will be responsible for supporting his/her child's learning;

¨ The ongoing communication between parents and teachers through: newsletters, parent/teacher conferences, progress reports to parents, and reasonable access to staff, observation of classroom activities, and opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child's class.

Parent School Learning Compact

Effective schools are a result of families and school staff working together to ensure that children are successful in school. A learning compact is an agreement among groups that firmly unites them. This is an invitation to be involved in a partnership with your child’s school.

Parent/Guardian

I want my child to achieve; therefore, I will encourage my child by doing the following:

¨ See that my child attends school regularly and is on time.

¨ Support school staff in maintaining proper discipline.

¨ Set aside a specific time and place for homework and review it regularly.

¨ Encourage my child’s efforts and be available for questions.

¨ Stay interested in and aware of what my child is learning.

¨ Communicate with my child’s teacher on a regular basis.

Student

It is important that I work to the best of my ability; therefore, I will strive to do the following:

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¨ Attend school regularly.

¨ Be prepared for school each day with completed assignments and supplies.

¨ Work cooperatively with my classmates.

¨ Respect myself, my school, and other people.

¨ Follow rules of student conduct.

Teacher

It is important that students achieve; therefore, I will strive to do the following as is feasible:

¨ Provide necessary assistance to parents so that they can help with homework assignments.

¨ Encourage students and parents by communicating regularly about student progress.

¨ Provide high quality instruction in a supportive and non-threatening environment.

¨ Provide varied learning opportunities for students to enable them to meet academic expectations.

¨ Hold expectations high for all students, believing that all students can learn.

Principal

I support this compact for parent involvement; I will strive to do the following:

¨ Provide an environment that allows for positive communication between the teacher, parent, and the student.

¨ Encourage teachers to regularly provide homework assignments that will reinforce classroom instruction.

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Table of Contents

Academic Eligibility..................................................................................................…....14

Athletics.............................................................................................................................13

Athletic Schedule 2008-09…………………………………………….…….…32,33,34,35

Attendance Policy.........................................................................................................…5,6

Birth Certificate.................................................................................................................15

Bluegrass Middle School Vision/Mission Statement………………………………….….2

Bus Safety Rules and Regulations................................................................................17,18

Calendar for 2008-09 School Year.................................................................….................3

Class Schedule…………………………………………………………………………….6

Communication…………………………………………………………………………..20

Counselor...........................................................................................................................11

Curriculum.........................................................................................................................11

Electronic Resources Acceptable Use Policy......................................…................21,22,23

Expectations for Students (Conduct)………………................................................……8,9

Extended School Services…………………………………………………………….19,20

Faculty................................................................................................................................31

G.A.I.N...............................................................................................................................19

Grading/Report Cards........................................................................................................14

Grading Scale…………………………………………………………………………….15

Grievance Procedure........................................................................................…..…...23,24

Gum Policy………………………………………………………………………………..9

Hardin County Code of Conduct..............................................................................……...7

Homework Policy………………………………………………………….…………12,13

Honor Roll.........................................................................................................................15

Immunization........................................................................................................…... 15,16

Insurance............................................................................................................................16

Injuries/Illnesses.................................................................................................................16

Kentucky Missing School Children Program....................................................................18

Late Arrivals.................................................................................………........................5,6

Library/Media Center...................................................................................................….6,7

Lunch/Breakfast Program.........................................................................................….....17

Medications………………………………………………………………………………16

Physical Education.............................................................................................................13

Parent Involvement Policy………………………………………………….24,25,26,27,31

Principal's Message..............................................................................................................1

Procedures for Make-Up....................................................................................................12

Retention Policy.................................................................................................................15

School Closings...................................................................................................................4

Staff....................................................................................................................................30

Student Dress Code…………………………………………………………………….9,10

Student Safety Telephone Hotline.................................................................................…24

Tardy Policy…………………………………………………………………………….…6

Textbooks.................................................................................................................…......11

Transportation (Private/Non-Transported)........................................................................17

Youth Service Center.........................................................................................................12

Visitor Policy.......................................................................................................................6

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Staff

Principal Brenda Pirtle

Assistant Principal

Counselor Jill Campbell

Counselor Marilyn Ash

Counselor Assistant Carla Harden

Office Manager Melissa Troutt

Attendance Clerk Angela Sanders

Office Assistant. Connie Leary

Media Specialist Tim Maggard

Media Assistant Marie Maggard

Special Education Assistants/FMD Bernice Felli/Kristen Estes

Special Education Assistants/MMD Sueellen Edmonds/Mischelle Thomas

Special Education Assistant/EBD Sabrina Bazemore/ Belinda Robinson

Youth Services Coordinator Andrew Hundley

Cafeteria Manager Beverly Goodman

Custodians Tim Dupin

Donnie Crowe

George Filyaw

Danny Long

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Faculty

6th Grade

*Sherry Dezern *Stephanie Biggs

Phillip Fuller Kathy Braden

Teresa Martin Cathy Jordan-Rogers

Valerie Richerson

7th Grade

*Jennifer Newby *Paula Hildabrand

Michelle Hale Melanie Kiene

Lisa Owens Tracy Arflin

James Shacklett

8th Grade

*Mandy Hanson *Cathy Todd

Dawn Flock

Dan Mahon Heidi Blankenship

Heather Kasey Rebecca Oakes

* Indicates Team Leader

Edwina Pennington – Transition

John Wittenback – Literacy First Program

Encore Special Education/Resource

* Wendy Boeglen - Physical Education *Jeff Bates

David Lowe – Art *Suzanne Vittitow

Jesse Floyd – Band Carla Rasheed

Bobby Hildabrand – Practical Living Tara Cornett

Kimberly Yates – Computer Brenda Emberg

Athena Emerine

Melissa Newton

Kellee Edlin

Melissa VanZant

Kristen Humphrey

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As a parent, by signing this document, I pledge to support the Parent Involvement Policy and School Learning Compact for Bluegrass Middle School.

___________________________

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian

________________________________________________________________________

I have read and understood the rules, regulations and guidelines in this handbook and I pledge to support this document.

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Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian

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Signature of Student

Sign and return this document with your child to be turned into their first period teacher.

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Bluegrass Middle School

Football Schedule

2009-2010

AUGUST 11	RADCLIFF	AWAY
AUGUST 18	LARUE COUNTY	AWAY
AUGUST 25	MEADE COUNTY	AWAY
SEPTEMBER 1	EAST HARDIN	HOME
SEPTEMBER 8	J.T. ALTON	AWAY
SEPTEMBER 15	WEST HARDIN	HOME
SEPTEMBER 22	T.K. STONE	HOME
SEPTEMBER 29	PLAYOFF	TBA

Ø All games start at 6:00pm

Ø Admission will be $3 for students and adults (children 5 and under free)

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Bluegrass Middle School

Girl’s Basketball Schedule

2009-2010

September 3	Radcliff	Away
September 10	East Hardin	Away
September 14	J.T. Alton	Home
September 17	West Hardin	Away
September 21	Meade County	Home
September 24	T.K. Stone	Home
September 28	Scott Middle	Away
October 1	Radcliff	Home
October 15	East Hardin	Home
October 19	J.T. Alton	Away
October 22	West Hardin	Home
October 26	T.K. Stone	Away
October 29	Meade County	Away
November 5	Scott Middle	Home

Ø Regular season games start at 5:30pm

Ø Admission will be $3.00 for students and adults (children 5 and under are free)

Post Season Tournament Schedule

November 9	7^th Grade First Round	At Radcliff and Bluegrass
November 12	8^th Grade First Round	At Radcliff and Bluegrass
November 16	7^th Grade Semi Finals	At Bluegrass
November 17	8^th Grade Semi Finals	At Radcliff
November 19	7^th and 8^th Grade Finals	John Hardin High School

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Bluegrass Middle School

Boy’s Basketball Schedule

2009-2010

November 23	Radcliff	Home
November 30	East Hardin	Home
December 3	J.T. Alton	Away
December 7	West Hardin	Home
December 10	Meade County	Away
December 14	T.K. Stone	Away
December 17	Scott Middle	Home
January 7	North Middle	Away
January 11	East Hardin	Away
January 14	J.T. Alton	Home
January 19	West Hardin	Away
January 21	T.K. Stone	Home
January 25	Meade County	Home
January 28	Scott Middle	Away

Ø Regular season games start at 5:30pm

Ø Admission will be $3.00 for students and adults (children 5 and under are free)

Post Season Tournament Schedule

February 1	7^th Grade First Round	East Hardin and T.K. Stone
February 2	8^th Grade First Round	East Hardin and T.K. Stone
February 4	7^th Grade Semi Finals	T. K. Stone
February 8	8^th Grade Semi Finals	East Hardin
February 11	7^th and 8^th Grade Finals	Elizabethtown High School

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Bluegrass Middle School

Girl’s Volleyball Schedule

2009-2010

February 18	North Middle	Away
February 22	East Hardin	Away
February 25	J.T. Alton	Home
March 1	West Hardin	Away
March 4	Meade County	Home
March 8	T.K. Stone	Home
March 11	St. James	Away
March 15	North Middle	Home
March 18	East Hardin	Home
March 23	J.T. Alton	Away
March 25	West Hardin	Home
March 29	T.K. Stone	Away
April 1	Meade County	Away
April 15	St. James	Home

Ø Regular season games start at 5:30pm

Ø Admission will be $3.00 for students and adults (children 5 and under are free)

Post Season Tournament Schedule

April 19	7^th Grade First Round	J.T. Alton and St. James
April 20	8^th Grade First Round	J.T. Alton and St. James
April 22	7^th Grade Semi Finals	J.T. Alton
April 26	8^th Grade Semi Finals	St. James
April 29	7^th and 8^th Grade Finals	North Hardin

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