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How CGBMS Teachers Will Continue To Make a Difference in the Lives of Young Adolescents for 2010

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--Middle School News

Construction:
Construction of a new middle school office area and new classrooms has begun. Students and staff are very excited about the renovation project.

School Goals:
Our school this year is focusing on three primary goals:
1. Academic Excellence – Push each student to the high end of his/her capabilities.
2. Developmental responsive – Know how to teach adolescent learners.
3. Social Equity – Give ALL students the same opportunities to explore, experience, and learn.

Important School Guidelines:

Cell Phones
CGBMS requires that students keep cell phones out of sight and turned to the off position during school hours (7:30 a.m. – 2:42 p.m.). If a student is observed using his/her cell phone during school hours or has it out in view, the student shall surrender the cell phone to the appropriate teacher or principal for the remainder of the school day. The student may pick up the cell phone from the teacher or principal at the end of the day. A second violation of the cell phone policy will require the student’s parent to come to school to pick up the cell phone from the main office.

Dress and Appearance
Any fashion (dress, accessory, or hairstyle) that presents a health or safety problem, causes a disturbance or distraction, or does not provide adequate body coverage will not be permitted. This includes face paint, unnatural hair color and wallet chains. Personal expression is allowed within the general guidelines listed below. It is the student's responsibility to dress appropriately for school.
Student clothing must adhere to the following or change of clothing will be required:
 Heads are to remain uncovered when students are inside the school building. Hats, visors, bandannas, and hoods are not to be worn in school. The hats, visors, and bandannas are subject to confiscation.
 Clothing and accessories, backpacks, jewelry, notebooks, etc. must be free from objects that could be perceived as a weapon. Backpacks are to be stored in lockers with the exception of carrying gym clothes to and from gym.
 No sunglasses are to be worn in school.
 Clothing and accessories, backpacks, jewelry, notebooks, etc. must be free of profanity, obscenity, drug related (alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances) slogans, gang related slogans, vulgarity, sexually suggestive sayings, and anything racially, ethnically, or religiously offensive.
 Bottoms (pants, skirts, shorts, etc.) and tops (shirts, blouses, etc.) must overlap at ALL times. Pants and tops must provide adequate covering. Sagging pants and clothing with
rips that reveal undergarments of any kind will not be tolerated. No undergarments may be exposed or visible.
 Inappropriate attire includes, but is not limited to: tube tops, halter tops, muscle shirts (sleeveless undershirts), pajama bottoms, cut-off shorts, pants, or shirts, and tops with spaghetti straps, unless appropriately covered. No see-through apparel. Pajamas and slippers are prohibited. Clothing should reflect modesty and pride.
 Short shorts are prohibited. Shorts need to allow the student to participate in normal school activities without creating a disruption. Shorts may look long enough when a student is standing, but may become much shorter when the student sits down or bends over at his/her locker or other school activities.
 Jackets/coats may not be worn in class unless authorized by teacher based on heating problems.
 Footwear that is conducive to both indoor and outdoor use must be worn at all times. Rollerblades and roller shoes are not to be worn in school.

Electronic Musical Devices
Student use of personal wireless music devices (e.g. iPods, Mp3 players, etc.) is prohibited during school hours (7:30 a.m. – 2:42 p.m.). Students violating this policy (for the first time) shall surrender the device to the appropriate teacher or principal for the remainder of the school day. A second violation of this policy will require the pupil's parent to come to school to pick up the music device.

For the Children in the Middle,
Principal Courneene

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