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2020-21 STUDENT HANDBOOK
Passion, Purpose, Pride
0INDEX Absences……………………………………….. 7 In-School Suspension (I.S.S.)………………… 6 Academic & Citizenship Eligibility……………. 9-10 Insurance……………………………………….. 21 Academic Integrity……………………………... 1 Late Arrival to School………………………….. 6 Academics………………………………………. 7-9 Late Ride Pick-up Policy………………………. 10, 18 Activities & Athletics…………………………… 5, 9-14 Late-Start Wednesdays……………………….. 6, 18 Activities & Athletics Participation Fees……... 10 Learning Outside the Classroom……………... 2 Activities Participation Policy…………………. 5 Library Media Center…………………………... 10, 18 Activities Philosophy Statement……………… 10 Lockers………………………………………….. 19 Administration – PLMS………………………… 3 Make-Up Work…………………………………. 7 Administrative Staff – R-7……………………... 4 Medication………………………………………. 17-18 Advanced Studies Courses…………………… 7 Mission & Values Statement – PLMS………... 2 Asbestos………………………………………… 15 Mission & Vision Statement – R-7……………. 5 Assemblies……………………………………… 15 MSHSAA………………………………………... 11 Assessments…………………………………… 8 MSHSAA Activities Commitment…………….. 11 Athletics & Activities Policies…………………. 9-14 MSHSAA Activities Practice Policy…………... 12 Attendance Policy……………………………… 8 MSHSAA Athletic Eligibility Transfer Policy…. 11 Backpack Food Program……………………… 6 MSHSAA Basic Guidelines for Participation… 11 Board of Education…………………………….. 4 MSHSAA Eligibility Requirements……………. 12 Building Information …………………………… 5-6 MSHSAA Non-School Competition…………... 12 Bullying………………………………………….. 1, 24, 26 MSHSAA Sportsmanship……………………… 13 Cafeteria Expectations……………………....… 24 MSHSAA Visitors to School Property/Events.. 13 Care of Equipment……………………………... 10 Notice of Non-Discrimination…………………. 19 Checking Students Out………………………... 5 Nutritional Services…………………………….. 19 Chromebooks…………………………………... 32-35 Parent/Coach/Sponsor Communication……... 13-14 Citizenship………………………………………. 8 Parent Deliveries……………………………….. 19 Classroom Expectations………………………. 24 Phone Numbers………………………………... 3-4 Coaches & Sponsors………………………….. 10 Physical Education…………………………….. 19 Commitment Process………………………….. 24 Policies Concerning Order & Discipline……… 24-30 Community & Parent Involvement……………. 15 Prohibition Against Discrimination, Conceal & Carry Firearm……………………… 25 Harassment, & Retaliation…………………….. 29 Confrontation/Intimidation…………………….. 25 Promotion Guidelines………………………….. 9 Connect2Learn Handbook……………………. 32-35 PTA…………………….………………………... 6 Cyberbullying…………………………………… 1, 25, 26 Public Notice……………………………….…… 19 D.A.R.E. ………………………………………... 15 Report Cards…………………………………… 9 Detentions………………………………………. 5 Returned Checks………………………………. 20 Directory Information…………………………... 15 Safe Schools Law……………………………… 29 Discipline Guide………………………….......... 26 Schedule – Daily Class………………………... 6 Dress Code……………………………………... 27 Schedule Change Policy………………………. 20 Drugs & Alcohol………………………………... 27 School Directory………………………………... 4 Electronic Devices……………………………... 16 Special Education Services…………………… 20 Emergency Drills……………………………….. 16 Student Assistance Program…………………. 20 Field Trips………………………………………. 16 Student Council………………………………… 7 Final Exams…………………………………….. 9 Student Records……………………………….. 21-22 Fines…………………………………………….. 5 Student Responsibility – Athletics & Activities 14 Food Deliveries..……………………………….. 5 Surveys & Collection of Student Information... 22 Gang Related Behaviors………………………. 27 Suspension Policy……………………………… 29 General School Regulations………………….. 27 Tobacco-Free Environment…………………… 14 GPA……………………………………………… 9 Tardy Policy…………………………………….. 22 Grading System………………………………… 9 Technology…………………….……………….. 30-35 Guidance & Counseling Services…………….. 5 Telephone Messages…………………………. 22 Habitually Disruptive Students………………... 28 Textbooks………………………………………. 23 Harassment…………………………………….. 28 Transportation Services………………………. 23 Hazing…………………………………………… 28 Visitors…………………….……………………. 23 Health Services………………………………… 16-18 Voicemail…………………….…………………. 3 Homeless……………………………………….. 18 Weapons…………………….…………………. 30 Homeroom/Advisory Program………………… 6 Honor Roll………………………………………. 9 Identification Cards…………………………….. 18
Academic Integrity and Anti-Bullying Guidelines
Please read the following guidelines for Academic Integrity and Anti-Bullying. After you have carefully read each one, please
sign the commitment form at the bottom of the page with your parent(s)/guardian indicating that you agree to follow these
guidelines.
I understand:
I should do the right thing because it is the right thing.
The importance of academic responsibility.
Cheating is not acceptable.
I should not use someone else's work (daily assignments, homework, projects, and/or tests).
I should not take credit for something that is not mine (plagiarism).
I should not allow someone else to use my work.
I should not use someone else's ideas (plagiarism).
I should not forge someone else's signature.
I will not fill in answers while grading student work.
I will ask the teacher if I have any questions about working with another student on an assignment.
Falcons have pride in themselves, their work, and their school.
I understand that these guidelines apply to both digital and non-digital work. I agree to follow these guidelines, and I understand
that disregarding these guidelines will result in:
First Incident: Parent contact by the teacher and administrator, three-hour Wednesday detention
Second Incident: Parent contact by the teacher and administrator, one-day I.S.S. assignment
Bullying Prevention
Bullying is when one person repeatedly picks on or hurts another person either physically, verbally, or non-verbally.
Cyberbullying includes but is not limited to sending or posting harmful or cruel texts or images using the internet or other digital
communication devices. Everyone at PLMS should be treated equally, and feel safe, secure, and accepted regardless of
(included but not limited to) color, race, ability, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, and nationality.
School Pledge Against Bullying:
1. We will not bully others.
2. We will try to help students who are being bullied.
3. We will make it a point to include all students.
4. We will tell an adult when we see bullying behavior.
5. If I am being bullied, I will tell an adult.
6. Whether I am being a bully or see someone being bullied, if I don't report or stop the bullying, I am a part of the problem.
Student's printed name:
Student's signature:
Parent(s)/Guardian signature:
Date:
2PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE SCHOOL
~MISSION STATEMENT~
We equip PLMS students with the tools to be successful.
~VISION STATEMENT~
PLMS will create an environment where each student can learn and experience success.
~COMMITMENT STATEMENTS~
Utilizing our strengths to engage and develop the intellectual, physical,
emotional, and social needs of our students.
WE commit to:
Partnering with students, parents, and the community to develop positive relationships.
Supporting each student’s unique and changing needs.
Fostering high expectations while empowering learning and responsibility.
Providing a safe learning environment.
Building positive character.
Providing a variety of curricular and co-curricular opportunities.
Lee’s Summit School District
~Mission Statement~
We prepare each student for success in life.
~Vision Statement~
Lee’s Summit LSR7 is an exemplary school district, graduating students who are college and
career ready with the competitive advantage necessary to be successful. Lee’s Summit LSR7
reflects a culture of respect and mutual understanding and a focus on student achievement
and staff development.
Lee’s Summit LSR7 encourages innovation and creativity, recognizing student learning as
our fundamental purpose.
~Commitments~
We commit to:
Engaging students in research-based programs in a technology-rich environment.
Embracing open, honest two-way communication.
Promoting continuous improvement through data-driven decision making.
Sustaining positive relationships among students, staff, families, and community
members.
Ensuring a rigorous and relevant learning experience that leads to success for each
student.
Partnering with students in identifying and achieving their learning goals.
Continuing a safe and caring environment.VOICE MAIL AND OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Emergency Services 911 Hope House 816-461-4188
Suicide Prevention 1-800-SUICIDE Domestic Violence Hotline 816-468-5463
Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-TALK Lee’s Summit Social Services 816-525-4357
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-392-3738 LSR7 Campus Crime Stoppers 816-986-1450
Tips About Crimes 816-474-TIPS Lee’s Summit CARES 816-347-3298
Narcotics Anonymous 816-531-2250 Rape Crisis Hotline 816-531-0233
Alcoholics Anonymous 816-471-7229 Voicemail 816-986-1499
Attendance 986-1177 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE SCIENCE
Cafeteria 986-1200 Mrs. Sandy Mendenhall 7785 Mrs. Jessica Bobal 7709
Guidance 986-1178
Mrs. Mary Nelson 8506 Mr. Rickey Boedeker 8007
Health Room 986-1179
Main Line 986-1175
Mrs. Christine Lake 8294
FOCUS FACILITATOR Mr. Jon Lassman 7052
To leave a voicemail, dial 816-986-1499 and
Mrs. Kristine Muckey 8994
Mr. Cole Reeves 1221
enter the appropriate extension. Mr. Ken Presley 8343
Ms. Donetta Shultz 7514
ADMINISTRATION HEALTH ROOM - NURSE
Dr. David Sharp 1180 Mrs. Janann Cook 1179 SECRETARIES/CLERK
Mrs. Kimberly Alonzo 1185 Mrs. Syrena Saxon, RN BSN 1179 Mrs. Kerry Davis 1177
Mr. Brian Linquist 1186 Mrs. Lee Deperalta 1178
INDUST. & ENGINEERING TECH Mrs. Dawn Fortner 1181
ART Mr. Keith Albert 7515 Mrs. Sarah Huitt 1198
Mr. Wilfredo Codilla 8352 Mr. Joseph Lebar 7924 Mrs. Mary McDonough 1184
Ms. Heidi Hicks 7635
Mrs. Jennifer Shults 8185 I.S.S. SUPERVISOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Mrs. Jacquelyn Blevins 1208 Mr. Brad Bush 1190
BUILDING MANAGER
Mr. Jesus Medrano 1211 SOCIAL STUDIES
LIBRARY CLERK
Mrs. Jean Schoenemen 1192 Mrs. Joanne Fuchs 7871
BUSINESS & SMARTS Mr. Casey Guilfoyle 8248
Mrs. Tamara Binder 8304 Ms. Taylor Hawes 8681
Mr. Chet Gooding 7025 LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER SPEC. Mr. Andrew Pfeifer 7855
Mrs. Tracy Baker 1193 Mr. Matt Sisk 8058
Mr.Robbie Vaughn 8622
CAFETERIA MANAGER MATH Mr. Kirk Wishne 7532
Mrs. Stacey Kindred 1200 Mrs. Donna Bullimore 7518
Mrs. Melissa Cunningham 7854 SPECIAL EDUCATION
Mrs. Sara McGurk 7533 Mrs. Kasie Bradford 7903
CHOIR/BAND/ORCHESTRA
Mrs. Nancy Kassing 8815 Mr. Jonathan Barr 7966
Mr. Jacob Crawford 7848 Mrs. Leslie Mark 8475 Mrs. Kim Berkstresser 8265
Mr. David Tourtellot 7562 Ms. Niki McDaniel 8347 Ms. Jessica Bock 8810
Mrs. Adrienne Worstell 7541 Mrs.Tara Sisk 8324 Mr. Dustin Conard 7270
Mr. Kent Tipton 8608 Mr. Ted Conn 8521
Mrs. Kristine Earley 7961
COUNSELORS
Ms. Hannah Kelso 8429
Ms. Natalie Holder 1205
MODERN LANGUAGE Mrs. Margret Macormic 8940
Mrs. Angela Martin 1189
Ms. Tracey Nix 8669
Mrs. Jennifer Montgomery 1187 Mrs. Emily Aldenderfer 7808
Mrs. Marcy Hess 8973
SPED - INST. EVAL. SPECIALIST
Ms. Sharon Janunay 8761
ENGLISH LANGUAGE Ms. Lineth Posada 8719 Mrs. Autumn Leach 1196
ARTS/READING/ELL
Mrs. Chloie Baldini 7733 SPEECH/THEATRE/PRODUCTION
Mrs. Nancy Bartlett 8006 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH Mrs. Niki Stanley 7957
Ms. Jennifer Moreno 8307 Mrs. Megan Bogert 8471 Mrs. Cathy Zornes 8413
Ms.Tracey Coffman 8322 Mrs. Leslie Kendall 8815
Ms. Katrina McLeod 7788 Mrs. Liz Mayes 8675
Mr.Travis Payne 7331 Mr. Joseph Oswald 8341 TECHNOLOGY
Mrs. Linda Tobias 8918 Mr. Joel Staponski 7559 Mr. Paul Lintz 1201
Mrs. Suzanne Wiley 8308 Mr.Todd Wilson 7552
Mr. Justin Wright 8678SCHOOL DIRECTORY
R-7 Information Line ................................................986-1001 Mason Elementary
Board of Education Office 27600 E Colbern Rd.
301 NE Tudor Road, 64086-5702 ....................986-1000 Lake Lotawana, 64086 .................................... 986-2330
Lee's Summit High School Meadow Lane Elementary
400 SE Blue Parkway, 64063...........................986-2000 1421 NE Independence, 64086 ....................... 986-3250
Lee's Summit North High School Pleasant Lea Elementary
901 NE Douglas, 64086 ...................................986-3000 700 SW Persels Rd., 64081 ............................ 986-1230
Lee's Summit West High School Prairie View Elementary
2600 SW Ward Rd., 64082 ..............................986-4000 501 SE Todd George Rd., 64063 .................... 986-2280
Summit Ridge Academy Richardson Elementary
2620 SW Ward Rd., 64082 ..............................986-4120 800 NE Blackwell Rd., 64086 .......................... 986-2220
Bernard C. Campbell Middle (Grades 7-8) Summit Pointe Elementary
1201 NE Colbern Rd., 64086 ...........................986-3175 13100 E. 147th St., KCMO 64149 ................... 986-4210
Pleasant Lea Middle (Grades 7-8) Sunset Valley Elementary
630 SW Persels Rd., 64081 .............................986-1175 1850 SE Ranson Rd., 64082 ........................... 986-4240
Summit Lakes Middle (Grades 7-8) Trailridge Elementary
3500 SW Windemere Dr., 64082 .....................986-1375 3651 SW Windemere Dr., 64082 ..................... 986-1290
Cedar Creek Elementary Underwood Elementary
2600 SW Third St., 64081 ................................986-1260 1125 NE Colbern Rd., 64086........................... 986-3280
Greenwood Elementary Westview Elementary
805 W Main 200 NW Ward Rd., 64063................................ 986-1350
Greenwood, MO 64034 ....................................986-1320 Woodland Elementary
Hawthorn Hill Elementary 12709 S. Smart Rd., 64086 ............................. 986-2360
2801 SW Pryor Rd., 64082 ..............................986-3380 District Health Services
Hazel Grove Elementary 600 SE Miller St., 64063 .................................. 986-1510
2001 NW Blue Parkway, 64086 .......................986-3310 Building Services .................................................... 986-2420
Highland Park Elementary Transportation
400 SE Millstone, 64063 ..................................986-2250 500 SE Transport Dr., 64081 ......................... 986-4BUS
Lee's Summit Elementary Great Beginnings Early Childhood Education
110 SE Green St., 64063 .................................986-3340 905 NE Blue Stem Dr., 64086 ......................... 986-2460
Longview Farm Elementary Hilltop School
1001 SW Longview Farm Rd., 64081………….986-4180 3400 N Lee's Summit Rd., 64064 .................... 373-5200
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF R-7 BOARD OF EDUCATION
Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Buck The Board of Education is composed of seven unpaid local
citizens elected at-large by citizens in the district to a three-year
Associate Superintendent of Dr. Jennifer Kephart term. The Board is established by the state legislature to provide
Academic Services schools for children in the district. Board meetings are open to
the public and are held at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd or 3rd Thursday
Assistant Superintendent of Dr. Emily Miller of each month in the Board of Education Office, 301 NE Tudor,
Operational Services Lee's Summit, MO. The Board sets the policies by which the
schools operate and hire staff to administer those policies.
Assistant Superintendent of Dr. Deborah Delsemme
Human Resources
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Assistant Superintendent of Dr. Don Andrews
Secondary Instruction President:
Mr. Ryan Murdock
Assistant Superintendent of Dr. Patrick Shelton
Elementary Instruction Vice President:
Mrs. Kim Fritchie
Assistant Superintendent of Dr. Christy Barger
Equity and Student Services Members:
Mr. Mike Allen
Executive Director of Dr. Rexanne Hill
Student Support Ms. Kathryn Campbell
Executive Director of Dr. Staci Mathes Mrs. Julie Doane
Special Services
Dr. Judy Hedrick
Executive Director of Technology Dr. Kevin Whaley 5
Mrs. Megan Marshall
Executive Director of Ms. Katy Bergen
Public RelationsBUILDING INFORMATION
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
Interscholastic Athletics & Activities and regulations. There are 1-hour (2:30-3:30 p.m.), 2-hour
Academic Team 7th & 8th (2:30-4:30 p.m.), or 3-hour (2:30-5:30 p.m.) Wednesday
Boys’ Basketball 8th work sessions. See the Discipline Guide for the
Cheerleading 8th consequences of not attending a scheduled detention.
Cross Country 7th & 8th Misconduct in after-school detention will result in
Football 8th assignment of I.S.S.
Girls’ Basketball 8th
Track & Field 8th FINES
Volleyball 8th All Library Media Center fines are paid in the Media Center.
Wrestling 7 & 8th
th
Other fines are paid in the front office. All fines must be paid
School Sponsored Activities in order for students to receive a yearbook and their
Awards Show 7th & 8th schedule for the following school year.
Black and Fold Choir 8th
CO2 Car Races 7th
Robotics 7 & 8th
th FOOD DELIVERY
Students may choose to bring their own lunch to school.
Scholar Bowl 7th & 8th
Outside food may be brought in by only a parent/guardian
School Musical 7th & 8th
or emergency contact for only their student to consume.
Spelling Bee 7th & 8th
Students may pick up food that is dropped off, during their
Student Council 7th & 8th
designated lunch time. No vendor deliveries will be allowed
Talent Show 7th & 8th
or transferred to students during the school day.
Tiger Singers 7th
WEB CARES 8th
GUIDANCE & COUNSELING SERVICES
ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATION POLICY-PLMS All students can access the services of our guidance and
Student-participants are expected to be on time and attend counseling department. In 7th grade, counselors teach units
all scheduled practices/meetings unless agreement has on anti-bullying and communication skills. Second
been reached by the coach/sponsor the day before the semester the counselors teach a unit on careers to 8 th grade
scheduled session. Any student-participants who has not students. Counselors are available to meet with students
completed transportation connections within 20 minutes of and parents to develop the four-year high school
the end of practice/meeting will be considered in violation educational plan. Counselors will make every attempt to
of the practice policy. deal with the responsive needs of students. A counseling
Infraction Consequences: appointment can be made in the guidance office before and
1st Infraction: Warning to the student-participant and a after school, during SOAR, and at other times that do not
parent contact by coach/sponsor. disrupt class. The Counseling Department is responsible for
2nd Infraction: Partial participation in the next scheduled all standardized and individual testing programs at PLMS.
event.
3rd Infraction: No participation in the next scheduled
event.
4th Infraction: Dismissal from the activity group or team.
BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM
PLMS coordinates a backpack food program called "Tiger
Treats." The last day of each school week, qualifying
students will receive a bag containing food items to eat or
share with siblings over the weekend. Contact the guidance
office if you are interested in participating in this program or
if you would like to contribute to the food pantry.
CHECKING STUDENTS OUT
A photo ID is required to check students out of the building.
A student will not be allowed to leave unless the person
checking the student out is on the emergency contact list.
The school utilizes controlled access at the main entrance.
Upon arriving to school, guests will press the button next to
the door to be greeted and granted access. After entering
the building, all guests are expected to check in at the front
office.
DETENTIONS
Students are assigned Wednesday detentions through the
office by the administration for failing to follow school rules
6HOMEROOM/ADVISORY PROGRAM PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)
Self-worth and a sense of belonging are very basic social PTA seeks to create a climate of cooperation, acceptance,
and emotional needs of middle school students. The openness and concern between parents, students, and
Homeroom Teacher/Advisor program provides a setting teachers. PTA assists the school by providing volunteer
that strives to meet these needs. This program emphasizes services and conducting educational programs designed to
the human relationship skills required for positive inform parents about school activities and the educational
interactions. process.
In homeroom, students have the opportunity to participate PTA members will be available during schedule pick-up to
in activities designed to develop positive self-image, share information, enroll parents as members, and recruit
improve study skills, and better peer relationships; and activity volunteers. PTA volunteer support is important to
learn cooperative participation and other skills needed to be the success of many student activities throughout the year.
successful. Homeroom also provides a time for teachers,
referred to as teacher/advisors, to be aware of the SCHEDULE – DAILY CLASS
academic and social progress of their advisees and to Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
interact with them individually. In addition to advisement Fridays
activities, homeroom provides a time for student business, 7:15-7:30 (report to 1st hour) Arrival Time
school elections, intramural activities and other special 7:30-8:18 1st Hour
events. 8:22-9:10 2nd Hour
Homeroom Teacher/Advisor Program Objectives: 9:14-10:02 3rd Hour
1. To meet the social and emotional needs of
students. See lunch schedule below to determine
2. To encourage student-involvement to 4th and 5th-hour classes
develop a sense of dignity and worth. Lunch 1 10:06-10:28
3. To become more aware of the Lunch 2 10:30-10:52
developmental needs of each advisee. Lunch 3 10-58-11:20
4. To ease the transition from elementary Lunch 4 11:22-11:44
school to high school. Lunch 5 11:47-12:09
5. To provide a three-way connection among 10:06-10:54 4th Hour
parents, teachers and students. 10:29-11:17 4th Hour
10:52-11:17 4th Hour
IN-SCHOOL-SUSPENSION (I.S.S.) 10:58-11:21 5th Hour
11:21-12:09 5th Hour
I.S.S. is designed to provide a structured, supervised
12:13-1:01 6th Hour
program to suspended students in lieu of an out-of-school
1:05-1:53 7th Hour
suspension. The intent of I.S.S. is to have a positive impact
1:57-2:25 Power Hour
on the student’s attitude toward behavior in school while
continuing academic progress.
LATE START SCHEDULE
Wednesdays
LATE ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL
The school day begins at 7:30 a.m. Students who arrive 7:15-8:15 Teacher Collaboration
after 7:30 a.m. must check in at the attendance window 8:15-8:30 Arrival Time
before going to class. The school district provides 8:30-9:12 1st Hour
transportation for students living within the PLMS 9:16-9:59 2nd Hour
attendance area. Students who choose not to use the bus 10:03-10:46 3rd Hour
transportation services will be excused only if the reason for
tardiness falls within the excused absence guidelines. See lunch schedule below to determine
4th and 5th-hour classes
Lunch 1 10:50-11:12
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER Lunch 2 11:14-11:36
The Media Center is open each school day from 7:15 a.m. Lunch 3 11:41-12:03
to 2:30 p.m. A student may enter the library at any time Lunch 4 12:05-12:27
during the school day with a pass from a teacher. The Lunch 5 12:29-12:51
Media Center contains a wide variety of excellent reference 10:50-11:37 4th Hour
and recreational reading materials. Students must use ID 10:50-11:13 4th Hour
labels/cards to check out materials. 11:13-12:00 4th Hour
11:41-12:04 5th Hour
A student may check out three items from the library. This 12:04-12:51 5th Hour
includes books, audiobooks, and magazines. Items may be 12:55:1:38 6 th Hour
checked out for four weeks at a time. Additionally, the media 1:42-2:25 7th Hour
center has an e-book check out. The policies and
procedures for e-book check out can be given to you by the On late-start start Wednesdays, buses will run one hour
librarian. later than normal with all classes beginning one hour later.
Teachers will report to work at their regular time and will
The Media Center sponsors a variety of activities work together to evaluate students' learning needs and
throughout the school year ranging from book clubs, family develop strategies to meet these needs.
literacy events, and reading incentives. Information on the
Media Center can be accessed on the school website under
the Media Center link.
7STUDENT COUNCIL
Each team will elect representatives to serve on Student
Council. The council will consist of the elected officers and
team representatives.
ACADEMICS
ABSENCES An absence shall be classified as unexcused when it cannot
Follow this procedure when it becomes necessary to be be classified under one of the six reasons listed above, or if
absent from school: no information is provided to the attendance office. Missing
1. The student's parent should notify the school school for other reasons without first contacting school
attendance office by phone between 7:00 a.m. and administration may also cause an absence to be listed as
9:00 a.m. on the day of absence with the reason unexcused.
for non-attendance. If this procedure is followed, it A student assigned O.S.S. is expected to make up
will not be necessary to bring a written note. homework, projects and tests. He/she will receive one half
2. If the school has not received information from a credit for the homework accurately completed on time.
parent before 9:00 a.m. concerning the student's He/she will receive full credit for projects, quizzes and tests
absence, the student's name will be listed on the accurately completed on time. This does not apply to time
absentee sheet as "undetermined." recorded as unexcused due to truancy or classes skipped.
3. Should the parent fail to notify the school office by No credit will be given for work due or missed when a
9:00 a.m., or if the school office has been unable student is truant.
to contact the parents, a written excuse from home
will be required. The note should explain the ABSENCES - MAKE-UP WORK
reason for the absence, list dates absent, and be Students who are absent from school are responsible for
signed by a parent. contacting teachers and determining what assignments are
4. If the student forgets to bring a written excuse from to be made up and the time limit for having them completed.
home the absence will be marked "unexcused" Students will be given one day for each excused day of
and will be recorded on the attendance record. absence to make up the work. Long-term projects that have
5. Students may not return to attend any after-school been assigned more than five (5) school days in advance
activity if they are not in attendance at least 4 clock of the absence are due the day of return unless
hours or if they leave school ill during the day arrangements have been agreed upon by the teacher prior
(without administrator approval). to the due date. Make-up tests will be scheduled at the
discretion of the teacher. All homework should be
ABSENCES - DEFINITION OF requested before school trips and must be completed and
EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED turned in on the day the student returns to class. Work
missed while absent and not turned in by the date required
An absence will be listed as excused if the reason can be
will be recorded as zero and averaged into the student's
classified under one of the following categories:
quarter grade.
1. Personal illness of the student verified by a parent.
When a student has been absent for two or more days, the
2. Family illness or emergency that necessitates a
parents may contact the school office before 9:00 a.m. to
student's presence at home.
request assignments. Assignments may be picked up by
3. Dental or medical appointments that cannot be
the parents at the school office after 3:00 p.m. or may be
obtained at a time other than during school hours.
sent home with another student. Assignments may be sent
Dentist/Physician verification of the appointment
electronically, so parents are encouraged to call before
must be given to the attendance secretary upon
coming to pick up homework.
return to school.
4. Trips with parents, provided school officials are
notified prior to the absence. ABSENCES - PENALTY FOR NON-
5. Unusual opportunities for educational experiences ATTENDANCE
not available at other times, providing permission Any time that a student is absent from school without the
is received from the administration in advance. A permission of his parents or the school office, he will be
student with an absentee record of ten percent or considered truant and will face disciplinary action.
greater will not be eligible. Repeated truancy will result in referral to the Jackson
6. Other reasons not listed may be considered County Juvenile Court. No credit will be given for work due
excused if approved by administration prior to the or missed when a student is truant.
absence (religious observances, visits to family
member on active duty, other).
Students who are excused for an absence are permitted to ADVANCED STUDIES COURSES
make up all work and assignments missed while absent, but Advanced studies courses will parallel the content of the
must do so within a time limit. The general rule is one school regular grade-level core curriculum with a more rigorous
day for each day of absence. A student absent three days and in-depth focus on selected topics. These courses will
would thus have to complete all make-up work within three prepare students for Advanced Studies courses at the high
days after returning to school. school level.
8• All advanced studies courses in grades 7 and 8, and communicate with their teachers, peers or
Algebra I, French I, Spanish I, German I, and parents if they are needing assistance.
Chinese I will be weighted .5 on the middle school Work must be completed in order for student
4-point grading scale for the purpose of calculating attendance for the day(s) to be counted.
Honor Roll and other academic awards. The
weightedness received at the middle school will ASSESSMENTS
not be carried over to the high school. In order to achieve the purposes of the student assessment
• Algebra I, French I, Spanish I, German I, and program, the district requires all enrolled students to
Chinese I are high school level courses and will be participate in all applicable aspects of the assessment
posted to the student's high school transcript as a program.
high school credit. Grades earned in these ATTENDANCE POLICY
courses will be used in calculating a student's high
Regular attendance is an important student responsibility.
school GPA.
Poor attendance is the greatest factor contributing to school
• Algebra I will only count as a math credit after
failure.
three additional math credits are earned at the
Unless a student is under a doctor's care, chronic
high school.
absenteeism is irresponsible, leaves the student
• Algebra I students will be required to take an End
susceptible to academic failure, and runs contrary to state
of Course Exam.
law on compulsory school attendance. Our middle school
• When a student drops with a "D" or "F" in an 8th
attendance policies reflect those concerns.
grade Modern language class or 8th grade
The middle school building attendance team will consist of
Algebra class (up to the last day of first semester),
representatives of the administrative staff, counseling staff,
that student will receive a "NC" (no credit). If the
the School Resource Officer (SRO) and the Student
student receives a passing grade, the grade will
Assistance Program (SAP) Team.
be applied to the high school GPA, and the student
A day of absence is defined as three or more class periods,
will receive high school credit.
including homeroom.
1. When a student is absent five (5) days in any
ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION semester, a letter will be sent to the parent
(AMI) explaining the middle school attendance
Beginning in the 2020-21 school year, a new state law philosophy and subsequent attendance policy
allows schools to create a state-approved alternative procedures. The building attendance team
methods of instruction (AMI) plan to fulfill up to 5 days of representatives will be notified of the student's
time lost in the classroom due to events outside of the status.
district’s control including inclement weather, a utility 2. When a student is absent ten (10) days in any
outage, or an outbreak of a contagious disease where semester, the building attendance team will
school would otherwise be cancelled. In the event of a coordinate contact with the parent(s). This contact
cancellation, the district may choose to hold instruction will determine what interventions are needed to
virtually. help the student increase his/her attendance.
Lee’s Summit R-7 Schools remains committed to providing 3. When a student is absent fifteen (15) days in
students instructional activities and connections to the any semester, the building attendance team will
learning environment during periods of school closures. We determine if a school/parent conference with the
are fortunate to be a 1:1 district in which K-12 students have building attendance team is warranted.
district-issued Chromebooks and R-7 staff have a platform Subsequently, the building attendance team has
in Schoology to reach students remotely. While virtual the option of deciding if a report needs to be filed
instruction cannot replace time in the classroom, Lee’s with the officer in charge of juvenile affairs at the
Summit R-7 Schools believe it is critical that we stay Lee's Summit Police Department.
connected to our students and continue to provide learning 4. If, after a school/parent conference,
opportunities to the best of our ability. The district’s attendance does not improve, the officer in charge
technology department continues to work with families and of juvenile affairs will send the parent(s) a letter
staff if needs of connectivity and Internet accessibility are emphasizing Missouri's compulsory attendance
not being met. law, and will outline subsequent interventions
If the decision is made to hold school virtually: available to the building attendance team,
District communication will be sent to families including referral to the Division of Family
announcing that school will take place virtually Services, the Jackson County Family Court,
along with reminders regarding how to access and/or the Lee's Summit Youth Court.
instructional materials.
Every teacher will use the Schoology platform to CITIZENSHIP
share lessons, assignments and resources with Citizenship is an important aspect of middle school
students.
development. Each teacher will provide citizenship
Teachers will post assignments and learning
feedback to parents on the quarterly report card. Teachers
opportunities each day by 9 a.m. Teachers will
hold daily office hours to guide and assist will assign each student a citizenship rating of S -
students. Teachers will communicate with satisfactory, N - needs improvement, or U - unsatisfactory.
students via email, Schoology Conferences, These ratings are not reflected in students’ academic
Schoology Messaging and voicemail, which will be grades.
updated each day with assignments for students Satisfactory = Consistently meets individual classroom
without Internet access. expectations
Students are expected to access and complete Needs Improvement = Progressing toward consistently
assignments, meet deadlines, engage in the work meets individual classroom expectations
9Unsatisfactory = Consistently does not meet individual REPORT CARDS
classroom expectations Report cards for all middle school students are issued
quarterly. Reports will be sent home with students
FINAL EXAMS through advisory the first three quarters. Fourth quarter
All students will be required to take final exams on the days grades will be mailed one week after school ends.
scheduled unless a parent makes a specific written request
to the Principal. The exams will be given the last week of End of First Quarter: October 22, 2020
school. End of Second Quarter: January 14, 2021
Final exams will count ten percent of the fourth quarter End of Third Quarter: March 19, 2021
grade. Semester finals taken at the end of the first semester End of Fourth Quarter: May 26, 2021
will count ten percent of the second quarter grade.
STUDENT PROMOTION GUIDELINES
GRADING SYSTEM A student has the opportunity to earn a total of 7 units during
The following standardized grading scale is used: the school year. To be promoted to the next grade level, a
A = 95-100 B- = 80-82 D+ = 67-69 student must earn a minimum of 51/2 units. At least three of
A- = 90-94 C+ = 77-79 D = 63-66 those 51/2 units must be earned in the core courses of
B+ = 87-89 C = 73-76 D- = 60-62 language arts, math, science, and social studies. Units may
B = 83-86 C- = 70-72 F = 59 & below (No Credit) be earned by passing the following courses:
HONOR ROLLS/GPA Core Courses Required Courses
1/ unit
The middle schools use a 4-point grading system. ELA 2 Art or
1/ unit 1/ unit
Math 2 Vocal Music 4
1/ unit 1/ unit
GPA AS GPA Science 2 Physical Ed 4
A 4.00 A 4.5 Social Studies 1/2 unit Health (7) 1/ unit
2
A- 3.6667 A- 4.1667 Elective Courses 8th Grade 7th Grade
1/ unit 1/ unit
B+ 3.3334 B+ 3.8334 Modern Language 2 4
1 1/ unit
Family & Consumer Science /2 unit 4
B 3.00 B 3.5 1/ unit 1/ unit
Industrial Tech 2 4
B- 2.6667 B- 3.1667 1/ unit 1/ unit
Instrumental Music 2 2
C+ 2.3334 C+ 2.8334 1/ unit 1/ unit
Communication Arts 2 4
C 2.00 C 2.5 Business / Keyboarding 1/ unit 1/ unit
2 4
C- 1.6667 C- 2.1667 SMARTS ---- 1/ unit
4
D+ 1.3334 D+ 1.8334 Academic Labs 1/ unit
2
1/ unit
2
D 1.00 D 1.5 COURSES ARE LISTED AS SEMESTER UNITS
D- 0.6667 D- 1.1167
F 0 F 0 A student who does not earn 51/2 units during the school
year may seek to earn one unit during the summer school
The Principal's Scholarship Honor Roll requires a 3.667 session. The final decision to promote a student will be
GPA (A- average). made by the building administration. Consideration will be
The Scholarship Honor Roll requires a 3.00 GPA (B given in second semester to students who demonstrate
average). marked improvement in academic performance.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES POLICIES
ACADEMIC & CITIZENSHIP ELIGIBILITY 6. The student does not exhibit good sportsmanship.
Students have a fundamental responsibility to maintain their 7. Suspension from activities for student misconduct
grades and be good school citizens. is determined by building administrators.
Students are ineligible for interscholastic activities if: Citizenship, attendance, and student conduct affect
1. Two or more grades in scholarship are below D- in eligibility to participate in or attend these activities:
any quarter. Students will be ineligible for Archery Privileges
interscholastic activities during the quarter after Athletic Events Robotics
receiving the grades. Assemblies School Productions
2. The student is not in attendance 4 consecutive Cheerleading Talent Show
hours, including the end of the school day, on the Dances Tiger SMART
day of the activity a student may not leave school Optimist Recognition
and be absent through the end of the school day Academic grades, citizenship, attendance, and student
and then return for an activity. conduct affect eligibility to participate in these activities:
3. On the day of the activity, the student is assigned Archery Music Activities
In-School Suspension or Out-Of-School Cheerleading Robotics
Suspension. Concert Choir School Productions
4. The student does not abide by the activity's Cyber-Patriots Student Council
practice and late ride pickup policies. Interscholastic Teams
5. A proper attitude is not maintained toward the
sponsor or coach.
10ACTIVITIES PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT Following these guidelines will reduce the chance of lost or
We believe interscholastic activities are an important facet stolen equipment:
of the total school program for middle level students, and 1. Do not exchange or loan to another teammate any
are a vital part of the individual's total educational of the equipment checked out to you. If exchange
experience. is warranted, clear it on your checkout card by
We believe the emphasis in all co-curricular activities having the coach make the adjustments.
should be on participation, skill development, and fun. Our 2. Except when you are in visual contact, keep your
duty as coaches and sponsors is to create a supportive locker closed and LOCKED at all times. This
teaching environment that stresses physical conditioning, includes when you are in the shower. School and
basic athletic skills, sportsmanship, team work, personal equipment and belongings should be
responsibility, and healthy competition. locked up at all times.
We believe student participation in the activities program is 3. Any loss of equipment should be reported
a privilege which carries with it responsibilities to family, immediately to the head coach, rather than waiting
team, school, community and self. This participation until the end of the season.
represents a year-round commitment. 4. Any protective equipment that does not fit properly
or that has any defective parts should be reported
ACTIVITY/ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEES to a coach immediately. Do not wear the
equipment until the necessary adjustments have
– MIDDLE SCHOOL been made. This is for your protection.
The R-7 athletic/activity program goal reflects that student 5. It is against MSHSAA regulations to sell or rent
activities and athletics are an integral part of the total any equipment to individuals. The R-7 athletic
secondary educational program because they provide departments strictly adhere to this regulation.
experiences that will help students to acquire additional Therefore, any equipment you may see out of the
knowledge and skills, plus they help students gain the school environment does not belong to individuals.
attributes of good citizenship. Please report any such violation to a coach or the
Students wishing to participate in any MSHSAA sponsored athletic administrator.
activity/sport will be charged $25 for yearly participation. A
maximum participation fee of $50/family will be charged for
participating in activities/sports. Please consult your
COACHES & SPONSORS
Archery..…………………………………………Travis Payne
building assistant principal/activities director for any
Art Club..……….………………………………Jennifer Shults
questions or concerns regarding the participation fee.
Awards Assembly….……………………………..Kent Tipton
The following guidelines will assist with implementation for
Basketball – Boys……………………………….Todd Wilson
the collection of fees:
Basketball – Girls………………………………Chet Gooding
1. The student will not be allowed to participate in an
Cheerleading…………………………………..Leslie Kendall
activity/contest until the fee is paid in full.
Cross Country…………………………………….Kent Tipton
2. If a student is cut from a team but has already paid
Cyber Patriot………………………………Carrie Miller-Perry
the fee, he/she will be reimbursed upon request.
Tiger Smart…………………Joe Oswald and Leslie Kendall
3. If a student quits or is suspended from a team or
Football……………………………………………….Matt Sisk
performing group after the first scheduled event,
Lee’s Summit Teacher Academy.……………Cathy Zornes
no refund will be granted.
Library Activities.…………………………………Tracy Baker
4. If a student is injured during or after the first
Robotics..………………………………………Christine Lake
scheduled game so that he/she can no longer
Scholar Bowl…………………………………...Joanne Fuchs
compete, the fee will not be refunded.
School Musical…………………………………...Niki Stanley
5. Other extenuating circumstances, such as a
Student Council.……Kristine Muckey and Tracey Coffman
student transferring to another district prior to the
Talent Show………………………………….……Kent Tipton
first activity or season or a student being placed
Tiger Tribe………………………………………..Marcy Hess
on homebound, may be considered by the building
Track – Boys…………………………….………..Joe Oswald
administrator for reimbursement.
Track – Girls………………………………….…Jon Lassman
6. Students qualifying for the free lunch program will
Volleyball…………………………….………..Jacque Blevins
be exempt from the activity participation fee.
Wrestling..…………………………………………Kirk Wishne
Students qualifying for the reduced lunch program
Yearbook........................................... Melissa Cunningham
will pay 50% of the participation fee.
Student/parent should contact the building
principal to verify their free or reduced lunch LATE RIDE PICKUP POLICY
status. Each case will be evaluated independently. Student-participants are expected to abide by this practice
7. Activity fees will be collected at registration or pickup policy:
through the main building administration. • Rides should be arranged for the scheduled end
*SEE LISTED MSHSAA ACTIVITIES/SPORTS BELOW of practice.
Athletics Activities • Student-participants who are not picked up within
Basketball G/B Cheerleading twenty (20) minutes of the scheduled end of
Cross Country G/B Scholar Bowl practice (or the actual end of practice if it runs later
Football than the scheduled time) will be considered in
Track & Field G/B violation of the practice policy.
Volleyball • Infraction consequences for activities practices
Wrestling apply.
1st Infraction: Partial participation in the next scheduled
CARE OF EQUIPMENT contest/event.
2nd Infraction: No participation in the next scheduled
Any equipment lost or stolen must be paid for by the student
contest/event.
in whose name it was issued.
113rd Infraction: Dismissal from the activity group or team. policies in the school's student handbook. In order
to remain eligible for participation, I must comply
with all requirements.
MSHSAA 8. As a parent of a student/athlete, I will support the
Mission Statement of the Missouri State High School positive participation of my student in the athletic
Activities Association activities program, promote his/her academic and
"The MSHSAA promotes the value of participation, citizenship efforts, and provide a role model
sportsmanship, team play, and personal excellence to consistent with the expectations of the R-7 Middle
develop citizens who make positive contributions to their School Sportsmanship Code.
community and support the democratic principles of our
state and nation." MSHSAA ACTIVITIES PRACTICE POLICY
Student-participants are expected to attend all practices on
MSHSAA ACTIVITIES COMMITMENT - time on the days they attend school, unless agreement has
MIDDLE SCHOOL been reached by the coach/sponsor and parents no later
than the day previous to the scheduled practice session.
Each student who chooses to take part in the activities
Infraction Consequences:
program must make this commitment. Parents must also
1st Infraction: Partial participation in the next scheduled
support their student's commitment. Your coach/sponsor
contest/event.
will have a commitment contract for you to sign.
2nd Infraction: No participation in the next scheduled
Prior to participating in any practice or tryout sessions for
contest/event.
any activity or interscholastic sport, each athlete must:
3rd Infraction: Dismissal from the activity group or team.
1. Complete the MSHSAA Participation Certificate,
including:
a. Student signature and birthdate. MSHSAA ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
b. Parent permission signature. TRANSFER POLICY
c. Proof of basic athletic insurance coverage. All 8th grade students who are interested in playing sports
d. Parent permission authorizing emergency at LSHS, LSNHS, or LSWHS next year need to be aware
treatment. of the transfer policy of the Missouri State High School
e. Proof of successfully passing a physical Activities Association (MSHSAA).
examination by a registered physician. The 238.3 TRANSFER OF ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS -
exam is valid if the certificate is issued on or The following standards are for the purpose of assuring
after February 1 of the previous school year. fairness to all students:
It must be signed and dated by the registered 2a. Upon promotion from the 8th grade or the highest grade
physician. of a middle school administered as a separate unit within a
2. This MSHSAA Participation Certificate must be on school system, a student may be eligible only at the public
file in the office of the building athletic director. high school located in the public geographical attendance
3. Return/submit the signed R-7 Middle School district in which the student's parents reside or any
Activities Commitment Form to school personnel. nonpublic high school located in the nonpublic geographical
As a student-athlete participating voluntarily in attendance district as specified in By-Law 238.1-b, in which
interscholastic activities/athletics: the student's parents reside.
1. I will abide by the school's student code of conduct Any student who chooses to attend a school other than
as outlined in the school's student handbook, the those specified in By-Law 238.3 2a above shall be eligible
coaches' team rules and the rules of the MSHSAA. only at the sub-varsity level in all sports for 365 days from
2. I will conduct myself according to established the date of promotion from the 8th grade or the highest
academic, citizenship and sportsmanship grade of a middle school administered as a separate unit
expectations at all times. within a school system.
3. I will be responsible for all athletic equipment
issued to me throughout the season, will return
such equipment at the end of the season, and will MSHSAA BASIC GUIDELINES FOR
pay the current replacement cost for any of the PARTICIPATION
equipment not accounted for at the end of the 1. Students are allowed to make their own activity
season. participation selections. It is the R-7 policy that
4. I will not use or be in possession of tobacco, students facing a conflict between two R-7
alcohol or narcotics. If I do use or possess any of sponsored activities will be given a choice of which
these substances, I will be subject to school and to attend. Certain school activities (to be
team disciplinary actions. I understand this is a determined by building administrators) will have
year-round commitment. priority. Students are not to be penalized by the
5. I acknowledge that I have been properly advised, activity not attended.
cautioned and warned by administrative and/or 2. Lee's Summit middle school policy requires
coaching personnel of the school district that I am student ride the bus to all school activities and
exposing myself to the risk of injury. It is still my returning from all out-of-district school activities.
desire to participate in sports and to do so with full Departing from this policy releases the Lee's
knowledge and understanding of the risk of injury. Summit School District from all liability for any
6. I agree to allow my picture, as part of an activity adverse results that may occur. A parent may
group, to be posted on the school Internet site. I make a request to transport the student by directly
also agree to allow my name and sports-related contacting the coach/sponsor to seek permission.
information to be included in game programs. An R-7 Activity Travel Release form must be
7. I, along with my parents, certify that I have read completed specifying who is being transported
and understand all of the school district athletic and signed by the appropriate parent/guardian.
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