Rules, Procedures & Expectations
(including, but not limited to...)
DRESS CODE: The following guidelines outline the expectations for your child to actively and safely take part in the instructional program at Northeast Middle School.
CELL PHONE POLICY: A student may possess a cell phone on school property, at after school activities and at school-related functions, provided that during school hours and on a school bus, the cell phone remains off and put away. Failure to follow this policy will result in the confiscation of the cell phone and/or other disciplinary actions.
If a student has his/her cell phone confiscated, parents will be contacted by a school administrator. A report will be filed and parents will have to pick up the cell phone between the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM in the front office. Multiple violations of this policy will be addressed by losing the privilege to possess a cell phone on school property and the consequences outlined under the specific rule violated in the "Student Rights, Responsibilities & Character Development Handbook". The school is not responsible for theft, loss or damage to cell phones brought onto its property.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATION: We strive to keep you up-to-date on your child's academic progress and school events. Each team will be sending home electronic newsletters on a regular basis. We will also use the CMS phone system to provide important information about upcoming events at Northeast Middle School . Please make sure that your child's teachers and our front office has your correct phone number and email address. If you are not receiving these phone messages, please contact the front office at 980-343-6920.
It is an expectation at Northeast Middle School that all phone calls and emails will be returned within 24 hours. If you do not hear from us, please contact our school Principal or your child's grade level assistant principal.
STUDENT AGENDAS: A student agenda is sold for $6.00. It is used for parent/teacher communication and to help students improve organizational skills. Every student is expected to purchase an agenda. Parents should review the agenda each night and initial it. Please review the handbook in the agenda because it contains helpful information about our school.
STUDENT SCHEDULES: Students are placed in language arts and math classes based on previous year's EOG scores. Elective classes were assigned if a course selection sheet was submitted to the school on time. Requests for changes in a class schedule should be made following established guidelines.
TAKING MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL: Parents of students who have to take medications at school are reminded that the school must have a current doctor's note on file for us to administer your child medicine during school hours. If your child must take medicine at school, your doctor must complete an Authorization of Medication Form. The form is available in your CMS Forms and Notices booklet and in the front office. If this form is not on file with our front office, we can not administer any medications to your child. Your child should never bring medications on school grounds without proper permission. If you have any questions, please call the school nurse at 980-343-6920.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES & OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY: Possession of toys, games, or other electronic equipment is not permitted on school grounds. Such items include but are not limited to skateboards, baseball bats, IPODs, MP3 players, PDAs, and other electronic devices. If any of the above items are brought on school grounds, the item will be confiscated and parents will be contacted by a school administrator. A report will be filed and parents will have to pick up the item between the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM in the front office.
- abusive, suggestive or profane language, symbols of illegal drugs, or any other words, symbols or slogans that disrupt the learning environment may not be worn on clothing or as jewelry.
- bedroom shoes, slippers, or pajamas may not be worn.
- pants that are below the waist or that show clothing beneath the main outerwear may not be worn.
- pants should not be worn with rips, holes, or frayed areas above the knee.
- accessories not typically worn as jewelry (Examples: long pocket chains, spikes, dog collars, combs, picks, safety pins) should not be worn
- shorts or skirts above the fingertips when standing erect with shoulders relaxed as well as when walking should not be worn. This means shorts, skirts, and dresses must be approximately knee length. Tights worn underneath short garments DO NOT increase the length.
- shirts that expose the stomach are excessively tight, see-through, or low-cut in the front or in the back should not be worn.
- Leggings and Jeggings must be worn with tops that are finger tip length.
- cut-off shirts, midriffs, tank tops, basketball jerseys, tops with spaghetti straps, halter tops, sleeveless shirts, dresses, or tops of any kind (tops MUST have 3 inch wide straps or sleeves) should not be worn.
- headgear such as scarves, bandanas, headbands, stocking caps, hoods, hats, towels, sunglasses, doo-rags, and combs should not be worn.
CELL PHONE POLICY: A student may possess a cell phone on school property, at after school activities and at school-related functions, provided that during school hours and on a school bus, the cell phone remains off and put away. Failure to follow this policy will result in the confiscation of the cell phone and/or other disciplinary actions.
If a student has his/her cell phone confiscated, parents will be contacted by a school administrator. A report will be filed and parents will have to pick up the cell phone between the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM in the front office. Multiple violations of this policy will be addressed by losing the privilege to possess a cell phone on school property and the consequences outlined under the specific rule violated in the "Student Rights, Responsibilities & Character Development Handbook". The school is not responsible for theft, loss or damage to cell phones brought onto its property.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATION: We strive to keep you up-to-date on your child's academic progress and school events. Each team will be sending home electronic newsletters on a regular basis. We will also use the CMS phone system to provide important information about upcoming events at Northeast Middle School . Please make sure that your child's teachers and our front office has your correct phone number and email address. If you are not receiving these phone messages, please contact the front office at 980-343-6920.
It is an expectation at Northeast Middle School that all phone calls and emails will be returned within 24 hours. If you do not hear from us, please contact our school Principal or your child's grade level assistant principal.
STUDENT AGENDAS: A student agenda is sold for $6.00. It is used for parent/teacher communication and to help students improve organizational skills. Every student is expected to purchase an agenda. Parents should review the agenda each night and initial it. Please review the handbook in the agenda because it contains helpful information about our school.
STUDENT SCHEDULES: Students are placed in language arts and math classes based on previous year's EOG scores. Elective classes were assigned if a course selection sheet was submitted to the school on time. Requests for changes in a class schedule should be made following established guidelines.
- Obtain a schedule change request form from his/her homeroom teacher, the guidance office or online from the school website.
- A schedule change request form must be submitted signed by a parent.
- Submit the schedule change request form to the guidance office by the date deadline.
TAKING MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL: Parents of students who have to take medications at school are reminded that the school must have a current doctor's note on file for us to administer your child medicine during school hours. If your child must take medicine at school, your doctor must complete an Authorization of Medication Form. The form is available in your CMS Forms and Notices booklet and in the front office. If this form is not on file with our front office, we can not administer any medications to your child. Your child should never bring medications on school grounds without proper permission. If you have any questions, please call the school nurse at 980-343-6920.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES & OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY: Possession of toys, games, or other electronic equipment is not permitted on school grounds. Such items include but are not limited to skateboards, baseball bats, IPODs, MP3 players, PDAs, and other electronic devices. If any of the above items are brought on school grounds, the item will be confiscated and parents will be contacted by a school administrator. A report will be filed and parents will have to pick up the item between the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM in the front office.