Duane D. Keller Middle School - Student-Parent Handbook 2022 - 2023 JAYHAWKS - Soaring Higher!
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Duane D. Keller
Middle School
Student-Parent Handbook
2022 - 2023
JAYHAWKS - Soaring Higher!
301 N. Fogg st
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
(702) 799-3220 (702) 855-9726
Keller Website
Administration
Brittney Nuanez Principal
Sarah Hamilton Asst. Principal (8th Grade)
Rachelle Duggins-Tetlow Asst. Principal (7th Grade)
Thitiya Karamooz Asst. Principal (6th Grade)
Catherine Harris Student Success Coordinator
Counselors
Gustavo Enriquez Pereida x 4302
Jessica Grant x 4303
Highlighted Extensions
Attendance x4035
Computer Tech x4015
Health Office x4022
Registration x4065
Special Education x4032
Guidelines and Regulations Acceptable Use Policy In order to borrow a school Chromebook, all students and parents must read the terms and conditions for the Clark County School District’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Access to the Clark County School District’s educational network resources is designed for educational purposes and the District has taken precautions to restrict access to controversial material. Students must abide by the Acceptable Use Policy and the CCSD Regulation. Violating the Acceptable Use Policy may result in loss of a Chromebook and/or other District disciplinary measures. This form must be completed and signed. Cell Phone Policy All cell phones are prohibited during class unless authorized by the teacher. Any use of a cell phone or any electronic device is permitted BEFORE SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL, and DURING LUNCH. Cell phones are NOT permitted to be used in the hallways or restrooms during instructional hours. Use of cell phones during high-stakes testing is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Cell phones may be subjected to confiscation at any time deemed necessary by an administrator, teacher, or any school staff member. The following progressive discipline will be followed when a cell phone is confiscated: 1. Teacher Warning 2. Teacher Confiscates and Returns to Student at end of Class 3. Parent/Guardian Pick up 4. Further progressive discipline as per CCSD Regulations. Keller Middle School is NOT responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen cell phones. Cell phone security is SOLE RESPONSIBILITY of students. Per CCSD Policy 5136: The use by students of personal technology and communication devices such as cell phones, laptops, tablet computers, or other similar electronic devices is permitted during school nutrition breaks, lunch periods, and school-sponsored activities at all District school campuses and while on District Buses. During the instructional day, students may only use devices with the discretion of the principal and abide by school site rules. Use that violates state or federal law. Any District policies or regulations, or the CCSD Acceptable Use Policy is prohibited. After School Assistance Students are allowed to stay after school for extra help with teachers, for club activities, to serve detention, or for other school-related activities; however, the only students permitted to ride the late bus will be those assigned to a regular bus route and who have a late bus pass. All other students must arrange for their own transportation home prior to the day they participate in an after-school activity.
Arrival Time
School campus will be open at 7:40 a.m. All students need to ensure they are seated in their
scheduled class by 8:00 a.m.
Attendance
Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class period per day. A student who is more than
thirty minutes late to class shall be marked absent for that class period only. However, a
parent can submit an absent note through email to burrila@nv.ccsd.net or a handwritten
note can be turned in to the front office.
Attendance-Excused Absences
Student absences will be considered excused if the absence is for student illness, medical or
legal appointments, or family emergencies such as a death in the family. Regular attendance
is crucial for student success. Students are allowed three (3) days after an absence to provide
a written excuse.
Prearranged absences must be requested in writing by the parent/guardian prior to the
absence. Prearranged absences are considered excused but may only consist of ten missed
days for the entire school year. For a Pre-Arranged absence note, please come in to the front
office. Homework for prearranged absences should be requested three (3) days in advance.
If a student is placed on Required Parent Conference, the parent has three (3) days to make
an appointment. After three days, every day after becomes unexcused.
There are two options to submit Attendance Notes:
1. Email to: burrila@nv.ccsd.net
The email used to submit MUST match the Parent/ Guardian information in Infinite Campus
Notes must include:
● Student First and Last Name
● Grade/Student Number
● Reason for student being absent
● Parent First and Last Name
● Parents phone number
2. Submit a handwritten absence note to the front office
Attendance-Unexcused Absences
Student absences will be considered unexcused for any reason other than illness, medical or
legal appointments, family emergencies or more than ten (10) pre-arranged absences. Any
student having more than ten (10) unexcused absences in a semester will receive a failing
grade for that semester. The student may also be recommended for retention in that grade.
Parents will receive a registered letter which will include procedures for an appeal. Nevada
State Law allows you to prearrange absences for your child. CCSD Regulation 5113 classifies
up to 10 prearranged absences during a school year as excused. Homework for prearranged
absences should be requested three (3) days in advance.Attendance-Tardies A student who is less than thirty minutes late to class shall be marked tardy for that class period only. The policy is a “per tardy” basis. All tardies for each class will be documented in Infinite Campus and then will be followed up with an MBI by each individual teacher. Tardies will reset on the first day of the second semester. Students must be in their classroom or the locker room when the bell rings to not be considered tardy. Every block except 1st block of the day will have a tardy lockout that leads to progressive discipline: 1. Tardies 1-3: Lunch detention 2. Tardies 4-6: After school detention 3. Tardies 7-9: In-House suspension 4. Tardies 10+: Further progressive discipline as per CCSD Regulations. Change of Contact Information Please notify the registrar, (702) 799-3220 ext. 4065, of any change of address, phone number, or email as soon as possible. The school is required to keep accurate records and to be able to notify parents in case of an emergency. You may also update all contact information through the Infinite Campus Portal. Classroom Visitation Parents/guardians are always welcome at Keller Middle School. All visitors are required to check-in at the main office immediately upon arrival on campus. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend classes with their child; however, at least forty-eight hour notice and arrangements must be made with the counselor. Clean Campus All students are expected to cooperate in keeping our school clean by putting all trash in the waste receptacles provided. Students are expected to clean their tables after eating in the cafeteria. Students who are caught defacing or writing graffiti on any school building or property will be subject to disciplinary action and must provide compensation for damage. Dances and Events The student government and other student groups may sponsor dances, activities, and other events during the year to raise funds, encourage school spirit and celebrate appropriate occasions. Participation in such events is a privilege that may be suspended for disciplinary reasons. Delivery of Gifts and Bouquets Keller Middle School cannot take the responsibility for the delivery of bouquets or other gifts to students. If items are delivered at school, they will remain in the front office until the end of the school day. Please arrange for these items to be delivered to the home.
Dress Code
Students’ dress, personal appearance, and conduct are required to be of such character as not
to disrupt or detract from the educational environment of the school. Students who do not
follow the Dress Code will be subject to Progressive Discipline as per CCSD Regulations. The
following guidelines are in accordance with CCSD Regulation 5131:
● All students must have and wear their school ID badge daily.
● All shoes must have soles. Footwear that does not offer sanitary or safety protection is prohibited.
● Shirts and blouses must be appropriately buttoned in accordance with the design of that shirt or
blouse. The length must extend beyond the belt level. All shirts must have straps at least three-
inches wide.
● All shorts, dresses and skirts must be of modest length; no shorter than 3 inches from the top of
the knee (fingertip length).
● Wearing see-through, tank tops, bare midriff, strapless, or low-cut clothing is
prohibited.
● Hats, beanies, bandanas, hair grooming aids, and all other headgear are
prohibited on campus.
● Wearing clothing with slogans or advertisements, which by their controversial or obscene nature
disrupts the educational setting, is prohibited. This includes clothing with alcohol and/or tobacco
advertisements.
● Torn, cut-offs, frayed and/or clothing with holes that expose undergarments and/or is located
above the fingertips is prohibited.
● Pajamas, blankets and slippers are not permitted.
● Sagging of pants is prohibited. Undergarments must not be visible.
● Jackets, gloves, and mittens may be worn to school but must be removed when inside any building
on campus.
● Buttons, jewelry, or other articles with slogans or advertisements which are controversial or
obscene are prohibited.
● Sunglasses are prohibited within the building.
● Chains attached to wallets are prohibited.
● Studded or spiked clothing/jewelry is prohibited.
Safety Drills
Fire, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills are conducted routinely. Fire drill route maps are
posted in each room. Consult these maps when entering classes. Students who do not
immediately return to class after a fire drill will be subject to discipline as per CCSD
Regulations. Initiating a false fire alarm is a misdemeanor, punishable by law. Anyone found
guilty of such an act will be subject to progressive discipline as per CCSD Regulations and
referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Gum, Candy, and Food
Students are not allowed to have gum, candy, food or drinks, (bottled water is allowed) in the
classrooms, hallways, or quad. Gum is not allowed anywhere on campus. Please assist us in
maintaining a clean campus. Please DO NOT have food, cake, etc., delivered to your student
at school.Library
Students need to know their student ID number to check out library books. Library books
circulate for a three (3) week period and may be renewed two (2) times. Please visit the
Keller library website: Kellerms.org for information about, library hours and policies, and to
access databases and eBooks.
Food Services
All students are eligible for a no cost breakfast and lunch. Please contact our Cafeteria
Manager at 702-799-3220 ext. 4012 for any questions or concerns.
Lunch Procedures in the Cafeteria
Keller Middle School provides a cafeteria where students may eat during the day. Students
should enter the cafeteria safely, with no running, and sit down at a table before being
called to join a line for their lunch choice. Before students leave their area, they are asked to
leave the tables clean and conduct themselves in an orderly manner. Students who are
misbehaving, throwing food, or cutting in line may receive disciplinary consequences.
Grading Policy
Throughout the semester, students will be expected to complete formative and summative
assessments. Assessments include, but are not limited to homework, class activities,
participation, lab activities, class projects, quizzes, and exams. Grades will be weighted as
follows:
o Summative- 80%
o Formative- 20%
Students will be graded on a 0-100 point scale, with the following grade equivalents:
Grading Scale
90-100 A Excellent 4.0
80-89 B Above Average 3.0
70-79 C Average 2.0
60-69 D Below Average 1.0
50-59 F Emergent 0
Semester grades will be determined from 1st/2nd quarter at 50%, and 3rd/4th quarter at
50%.
Citizenship Policy
Citizenship involves being prepared to learn and respecting your right and others’ right to
learn. Your citizenship grade will be lowered due to tardiness to class, coming to class
unprepared, missing or late assignments, and disciplinary infractions. Click for the Citizenship
Rubric.Make Up Work Teachers shall provide opportunities for students to make up missed work due to any absence, and students shall be held accountable for the work. When students are absent, however, the educational experiences lost during that absence might be irretrievable because the instruction and interaction in the instructional setting cannot be duplicated through make-up work. It is the student’s responsibility to email and communicate with the teacher. Parents may request make-up work by calling 799-3220, ext. 4202. Please allow at minimum twenty- four hours to collect the make-up work. Nuisance Items Any items that cause a distraction in the classroom are not permitted. Items such as Gameboys, PSPs, cameras, laser pointers, stuffed animals, toys, water guns, dice, and other such items are classified as nuisance items. If this occurs parents will be notified and progressive discipline as per CCSD regulation will be followed. Progress Reports Progress reports will be available online in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal at the midpoint of each quarter to indicate students’ academic progress and citizenship. This is done to keep parents informed of their child’s progress and to give students the opportunity to correct any errors prior to teachers issuing the students’ grades. Promotion Regulations CCSD Policy and Regulation 5123 sets the standard for promotion of students in middle school. Sixth-grade students must complete one semester with a passing grade in Math, English or Reading, and Science to qualify for promotion to seventh grade. Seventh-grade students must complete one semester with a passing grade in Math, English or Reading, Science, and Social Studies for promotion to eighth grade. Eighth-grade students must have three semesters of a passing grade in Math, Reading or English, Science, and Social Studies during their seventh and eighth-grade years for promotion to high school. Release of Students and Passports Students will only be released to an adult, 18 years or older, who are listed on the student’s Infinite Campus; for an early dismissal. Proper photo identification will be required and students cannot be released after 2:00 pm. When a student is placed on RPC (Required Parent Conference) or Suspension during the school day, he or she will be allowed to walk home with parent permission and a white passport slip will be provided. Schedule Changes Changes in a student’s schedule will only be made in cases of placement in classes that are inappropriate to the student’s ability or to meet school district curriculum requirements. A parent/teacher conference must have been held to discuss the reason for the schedule change. All schedule changes must be approved by the administration.
Student Identification Cards Students must always wear his/her student ID card. The first ID card is provided free to each student. Replacement cards are $5.00 and may be purchased in the banking office before school and during lunches, excluding days of special events or sporting events. ID cards will be provided to each student on picture day. Student Supplies The students will be informed by their classroom teacher on school supplies needed for the academic year. If you need assistance with supplies, please contact our counseling offices. Transportation School bus transportation is a privilege, not a right. Students are expected to follow all school and bus rules while on the bus and at their bus stops. Bus citations will be dealt with severely in the Student Success Center. Multiple citations will result in progressive discipline as per CCSD Regulations. The administration may also impose additional consequences for bus citations. Students are not permitted at any time to ride on a bus for which they are not assigned. Transportation for after school activities will be provided to only those students who are assigned to a regular bus route. If your residence is at least two miles from school, you may qualify for bus transportation. You may call the CCSD Transportation Office 702-799-8100 to register your child for transportation or register online at http://www.ccsd.net/transportation. Website The Keller Middle School Website is designed to provide students and parents with information on the school. Different pages have been created to inform students and communicate with families. Parents and students may also access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal System. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal System provides a direct link to student information such as attendance, grades, course history, records, classes, and transcripts. For details go to: www.kellerms.org Withdraw Procedures To withdraw a student, parents must come to the registrar’s office and provide identification. All school materials and library books must be returned along with all fees paid before records can be forwarded. If you have any questions regarding this procedure, please call 799-3220, ext. 4065.
Behavior Expectations Student Success Coordinator The Student Success Coordinator is directly responsible for behavior issues that classroom teachers have deemed extraordinary or issues that occur outside of the classroom. The Student Success Coordinator will enforce CCSD and school expectations and act as a resource for the staff at Keller. If at any time you need to make an appointment, please call Student Success Center 702 799-3220, ext. 4500. Student Success Center The Student Success Center assists students, parents/guardians, and school staff in resolving concerns associated with student attendance, behaviors, and school performance. The office number is 702-799-3220, ext. 4500. Incident Reports All students can report any incident in the Student Success Center. Code of Conduct The CCSD Code of Conduct is found on the school website on the CCSD website ccsd.net under the Parents tab. The purpose of this document is to familiarize stakeholders with specific behavior incidents and the potential consequences for student behavior violations. Additionally, all employees of the Clark County School District will utilize the K-12 Student Code of Conduct while determining disciplinary outcomes for students. Lost and Found The staff of Keller Middle School makes every effort to help students safeguard their valuables, however, the primary responsibility for this lies with the student. It is recommended that name labels be placed on personal articles and wearing apparel. All lost articles will be placed in the lost and found in the Student Success Center. Unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity. It is strongly suggested that expensive items and large sums of money not be brought to school. Keller Middle School will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Keller CARE Expectations
Bullying/Cyberbullying/Harassment
Students at Keller Middle School are expected to treat each other with kindness. Any bullying
or harassment, whether in person, online, through messaging or social media will not be
tolerated and students will be subject to discipline.
➢ Say No to Bullying
We are committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment. Visit the
www.kellerms.org, ccsd.net, or Safe Voice http://safevoicenv.org/ to report a
bullying situation.
Hands-Off Policy
To ensure the safety of all students, please be reminded that Keller enforces the Hands-Off
policy. The Hands-Off policy refers to but is not limited to touching, pushing, flicking, kicking,
grabbing (including backpacks), shoving, play fighting, kissing, deliberately stepping on others,
or tripping. Violations of this policy will result in a discipline referral.Social Media/Texting Students utilizing social media or texting to harass other students or cause campus disturbances will be subject to discipline. Posting pictures or videos of other students online without their permission is prohibited. Students taking and/or posting video of fights will be subject to discipline. Harassment Harassment may be any verbal, visual, or physical conduct or written evidence, which is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it adversely affects, or has the purpose or logical consequence of interfering with the student’s educational program or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive school atmosphere. Harassment, whether it is by students, staff, or third parties in the school community, is strictly prohibited and will subject the perpetrator to disciplinary action. Harassment, regardless of its basis, is prohibited. Fighting Fighting is a tremendous disruption to the educational setting that affects not only the students directly involved in the fight, but the remainder of the student body as it creates an atmosphere of tension. Physical blows between students will result in the students being placed on a Required Parent Conference. Based on the severity of the situation and prior history, students will possibly receive further progressive discipline. Students who engage in repeated fighting will be referred for placement in an Academic Center. Students who engage in behaviors that create the potential for physical confrontations shall be placed on a Notice of Required Parent Conference. Loitering Students should not be on campus prior to 7:40 a.m. and must leave campus immediately after school unless staying for tutoring, activity, sports, or after-school events. Students will not be allowed to loiter in the hallways, quad, cafeteria, library, or parking lot. Additionally, students are not allowed to loiter on private property near the school. Truancy Truancy is defined by Nevada Revised Statute as an absence for all or any part of the school day without the permission of the school administration. Truancies are a severe violation of the school’s rules and state laws. Students found to be truant are required by law to have a parent conference with the school administration. Repeated truancies are subject to a court citation to a juvenile court for violation of state law. The juvenile court consequence may include a fine of up to $200.00, community service, and the suspension of the student’s driver license when they are sixteen years of age or older.
Behavior Referrals Students will be referred to the administration for disciplinary action when the student has reached four Minor Behavior Incidents (MBI) for the same behavior with the same teacher. Each student who receives an MBI will have the opportunity to correct their behavior, if not the teacher will follow levels to resolve the problem, such as calling home, emailing the parent, verbal redirection, proximity control, reteach expectation, and verbal warnings. If the behavior is not corrected, a Behavior Referral will be completed by the teacher and be submitted. All Behavior Referrals are handled through disciplinary action through the Student Success Center. Major Incidents include assault, battery, fighting, threat, theft, possession or use of alcohol or a controlled substance, immoral conduct, abusive language including profanity and racial slurs, gang-related behaviors, possession or use of tobacco products. This will be an automatic Behavior Referral and will be handled through the Student Success Center with disciplinary action. Detention According to Nevada Revised Statutes, students may be kept for up to sixty (60) minutes before or after school at the discretion of the teacher or administration. Detention may be assigned for working on assignments or as a disciplinary consequence for student behavior. Clark County School District regulation requires twenty-four (24) hour notification of an assigned detention. Failure to show for an assigned detention may result in further disciplinary action. Required Parent Conference When a student’s actions are such that a conference must be held with the administration prior to the student returning to the school setting, the student may be placed on Required Parent Conference (RPC) status. The focus of the conference will be to review the school rules, consequences for continued violations, and methods of successfully complying with school rules. Both parent and student must be present at this conference. A Required Parent Conference is not intended to be punitive. It is intended to afford the parent/guardian, the student, and the administration the opportunity to establish a “plan of action” to help the student succeed or to investigate a situation. In-House Suspension In-House Suspension (IHS) is a consequence for infractions and is a part of the progressive discipline plan. Students can be placed in In-House for 1 period, 1 day, or multiple days depending on the level of the infraction.
Expulsion
Expulsion means the termination of enrollment. These offenses include:
● Battery on Staff (Physical abuse directed at any school staff)
● Battery to a Student (Bodily threat or use of force)
● Repeated use, possession, and distribution of drugs or alcoholic beverages (Use,
possession, and/or distribution of a controlled and/or illicit substance or any substance
represented to be such)
● Weapons (possession or use of any implement manufactured, used, or intended for use
as a weapon while at school or on the way to or from school as defined as firearms, knives,
explosives, illegal fireworks, flammable materials, or any other items that may cause bodily
injury or death)
Conclusion
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Parent and Student Handbook. If you have any further questions, please contact the main
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