Priceville Junior High School 317 Highway 67 South

Decatur, Alabama 35603 PHONE: 256-355-5104

FAX AND 2ND PHONE LINE: 256-355-5932 www.pjhs.us

Welcome to PJHS. We are honored to be the administrators at

PJHS and we look forward to working with each and every one of you. The faculty and staff here at PJHS are excited about the new school year and are here to make sure everyone experiences success. The PJHS faculty is dedicated to you, your child, and your community.

The purpose of this handbook is to provide students and parents with information that will make all stakeholders aware of certain policies and rules at PJHS, as well as inform you of procedures that must be followed for students to be safe and successful. This is a supplement to the Morgan County Schools Handbook.

Please read this handbook carefully. Also, please keep the handbook so you can reference it throughout the year, only turn in signed sheets. We believe that by providing this information to parents and students early in the school year, we will begin to develop an open line of communication. The faculty and administrators hope that all students will know our expectations from the start. Parents, please feel free to come by and visit with us, especially if you have questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mary Speegle, Principal

Tracie Turrentine, Assistant Principal

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INFORMATION/CARDS THAT NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO YOUR ADVISORY TEACHER ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!

● PJHS student handbook sheet signed and dated with media release form on the back that also has to be signed. Please indicate if no corporal punishment is allowed by writing NO CORPORAL at bottom of page.

● Morgan County handbook sheet signed. This is a different book than the PJHS handbook.

● Health room card ● Orange check out card. Guardian must come in

person to make any changes to this once turned in.

● Health room donation ● Medication Form ● PTO volunteer sheet with contact information,

located on handbook sheet. ● Free/reduced lunch forms if not completed

online. ● School insurance forms for those involved in

any extracurricular activity (if available). ● Flu Mist Consent Form ● 1:1 Initiative Form

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TURN THIS FORM INTO YOUR ADVISORY TEACHER (Tear this sheet out and return to advisory teacher)

After reading this handbook, please sign, date, and return this page to

your child’s advisory teacher as soon as possible. Parent’s, this handbook along with the Morgan County Handbook is

briefly covered by the advisory teachers. It is important that you read this with your child. Please keep both handbooks with you for reference throughout the school year and tear out the sheets that need to be turned into the advisory teacher.

I have read the Priceville Junior High School student handbook and do understand the information within.

STUDENT SIGNATURE__________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE_________________________ STREET ADDRESS_____________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP_______________________________________ HOME PHONE/CELL PHONE______________________________ DATE___________________

____Yes: I would like to volunteer at PJHS. Contact me at:____________ If you have any questions or comments about this student handbook, please contact Mary Speegle at 355-5104 or 355-5932. BY SIGNING THIS SHEET, YOU ARE ALSO SIGNING THE ANTI-BULLYING/HARASSMENT INFORMATION REPRESENTED IN THIS HANDBOOK.. Don’t forget to indicate Corporal Punishment or No Corporal.

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MEDIA PERMISSION FORM: (Tear this sheet out and return to advisory teacher)

There are occasions when the children at Priceville Junior High School may be photographed or videotaped for newspaper, television publication, for publication on the PJHS web page, PJHS Facebook page, for publication in the yearbook, or for publication on the Morgan County web page. The student may be shown working in the regular classroom, on the playground, or in other school situations. (i.e. playing sports, eating lunch, etc.). We need your response for our file. Please check one of the spaces below: _____ Yes, my child has permission to be photographed or videotaped for the publications listed above. _____ No, my child may not be photographed or videotaped. Checking this box prohibits the publishing of your child’s name in any media source, including the yearbook.

STUDENT NAME AND GRADE____________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME_______________________

DATE_________________

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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO YOUR ADVISORY TEACHER.

1:1 Initiative – Chromebooks The Morgan County Schools 1:1 Initiative gives students the tools to have instant access to the world of information. The goal in 2017-2018 school year is to provide 6th-8th grade students with a Chromebook and power cord. There will be a $40.00 fee collected for the Lenovo laptop devices. The balance will be used to obtain an Accidental Damage Policy through the Morgan County School System, The Accidental Damage Policy will cover cost to repair or replace laptops for accidental damage that occurs during the course of the students’ use of the laptops. Any cost to repair or replace laptops for intentional misuse or otherwise avoidable damages will become the responsibility of the student. (See handbook section 1:1 Initiative for Further details of this program)

STUDENT NAME AND GRADE______________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME_________________________

DATE____________________________ PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO YOUR ADVISORY TEACHER.

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TESTING DATES:

PLEASE REFRAIN FROM SCHEDULING VACATIONS DURING THESE IMPORTANT DATES:

NWEA Map Assessments: September 12, 2017 - October 4, 2017 January 16, 2018 - February 16, 2018 April 16, 2018 - May 18, 2018 ACT Aspire or other State assessment: April 9, 2018 - May 4, 2018

PROGRESS REPORT AND REPORT CARD DATES 1ST Nine Weeks Grading Period:

Progress Reports Go Home: 9/15/17 Report Cards Go Home: 10/20/17

2ND Nine Weeks Grading Period: Progress Reports Go Home: 11/17/17 Report Cards Go Home: 1/5/18

3RD Nine Weeks Grading Period: Progress Reports Go Home: 2/9/18 Report Cards Go Home: 3/16/18

4TH Nine Weeks Grading Period: Progress Reports Go Home: 4/13/18 Report Cards Can Be Picked Up: 6/1/18

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Parent Log-in Instructions for INOW/Chalkable

➢ Parents, it is very important that you contact Pat Taylor, 256-355-5104, to receive your login user name and not use your child’s user name. If you use your user name, you can see all of your children with one log in.

➢ Log into PJHS website: www.pjhs.us ➢ Click the INOW ➢ Click on INOW parent portal at bottom ➢ Insert for user name: parent ➢ Insert for password: stiparent (bookmark this to your favorites) ➢ You should now be able to see the INOW page. ➢ Re-insert user name of your choice. ➢ Re-insert the temporary password: pjhsdogs1. ➢ You can assign your own password now. ➢ Remember you username and password due to us not having

this information.

Seven Period Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday A student must attend at least one half of the period to be considered present for that particular class. (Example: First period: a student must remain until 8:35 to be considered present for that class.) A student that is not in advisory by 7:50 will be considered tardy and will be required to check in at the secretary’s office. An excuse is due the day of the tardy. Refer to the discipline ladder for tardy rules. If a two hour delay is called, school begins at 9:50 a.m.

Block Days: Thursday and Friday Students must remain in class at least 45 minutes to be considered in

attendance for that class. For example, a student should remain in3rd or 5th period until 12:35 to be considered present. Thursday are periods 1, 3, 5, 7.

Fridays are 2, 4, 6, 8.

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PJHS PROCEDURES FOR UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT SCHOOL

1ST TIME: STUDENT CAN PICK UP NEXT DAY AFTER SCHOOL. If item gets collected on Friday, student picks up

Monday after school.

2ND TIME: PARENT CAN PICK UP NEXT SCHOOL DAY AFTER SCHOOL.

3RD TIME: PARENT CAN PICK UP AFTER 3 DAYS.

4TH TIME: ITEMS ARE KEPT IN THE SCHOOL VAULT

UNTIL THE LAST SCHOOL DAY.

THIS INCLUDES ALL STUDENTS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS AND BUSES.

Students should go to the nurse’s office if they are sick and let the nurse call the parent. If the student is found too sick to be at school the nurse will call. A nurse’s call is considered an excuse for the absence. If a student sneaks and uses his/her cell phone to call the parent, the cell phone procedure applies and the absence is unexcused.

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DISCIPLINE LADDERS

CLASS I DISCIPLINARY OFFENSES Class I offenses occur in the classroom and all discipline is handled by the teacher. Refer to the teacher’s syllabus for discipline ladder. If a teacher assigns a writing assignment as a discipline and the student chooses not to complete it, this decision will result in automatic 1 day in ISS. Class I discipline can include: morning, lunch, break detention, missed PE time, loss of privileges, etc.

CLASS II DISCIPLINARY PROBLEMS/OFFENSES Disobedience, disrespect, dress code, defiance, horseplay, etc.) MORE SEVERE

DISCIPLINE ISSUES CAN JUMP A STUDENT TO A HIGHER STEP ON THE LADDER FOR THE FIRST OFFENSE. ISS refers to in school suspension

and OSS refers to out of school suspension. 1ST OFFENSE: 1 resolutions. Resolutions not completed will result in automatic 1 day in ISS. 2nd OFFENSE: One day of morning, lunch, and/or break detention or 2 resolutions. Resolutions not completed result in automatic 2 days ISS or 1 corporal. 3RD OFFENSE: Three days of morning, lunch, and/or break detention or 3 resolutions. Resolutions not completed result in automatic 3 days ISS or 2 corporals. 4TH OFFENSE: Five days of morning, lunch, and/or break detention or 3 days ISS. 5TH OFFENSE: Four days ISS. 6TH OFFENSE & SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS: Five days ISS or Out of School Suspension or Alternative School (this facility is located at Sparkman). ALL DISCIPLINES ARE THE PRINCIPAL’S OR THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S CHOICE. THE PRINCIPAL WILL NOT CHANGE THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S DECISION, THIS WORKS BOTH WAYS.

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CLASS III OFFENSES Fighting, drugs, or alcohol will result in an automatic out of school suspension. The number of days is undetermined and is dependent upon the investigation of the situation. A student has to potential of being placed at Alternative School or even expelled. TOBACCO, usage or possession, is an automatic 3 days OSS. Fighting results in a petitions being filed with the Juvenile Probation services located at the Morgan County Courthouse.

BULLYING DISCIPLINE LADDER THIS WILL INVOLVE THE ONE BULLYING AND ANYONE WHO FILES

A FALSE REPORT. PARENTS, THERE ARE HARASSMENT/BULLY FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE THAT DEAL WITH BOARD POLICY. STUDENTS/VICTIMS MUST IMMEDIATELY REPORT

AN INCIDENT TO A TEACHER, ADULT, ADMINISTRATOR.

Bullying/Harassment defined: Bullying occurs when the victim is being harassed by the same individual or groups of individuals on more than one occasion.

1ST OFFENSE: Conference 2nd OFFENSE: All social times taken away for 5 days. Student is escorted from the time they are on campus until they leave. 3rd OFFENSE: All social times taken away for 10 days. 4th OFFENSE: ISS 3 days. 5th OFFENSE: ISS 5 days. 6th OFFENSE: Out of School Suspension 3 days. 7th OFFENSE: Out of School Suspension 5 days. 8th OFFENSE AND SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS:

Alternative School if space is available.

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IMPORTANT RULES ABOUT ISS (in school suspension), OSS (out of school suspension), AS

(alternative school): Students in ISS are not allowed to hang out in the hallway. As soon as they get to school, they are to report to the secretary’s office until they get escorted to ISS by the ISS teacher. While in ISS, students will sit in a cubicle during the day and will be given three bathroom breaks. Each student’s teachers will visit during their planning time to check on the students. Students receive 100% credit on their work while in ISS. Students that get out of school suspension (OSS) or alternative school (AS) are not allowed on school campus for any reason; this includes extracurricular activities like ballgames or dances. Student in OSS can only receive 70% of the work done while out of school. If caught on campus, the police will be contacted to remove the student from the premises.

TARDY TO SCHOOL AND/OR CLASS DISCIPLINE:

PJHS follows state law for attendance and truancy!

1ST, 2ND, 3RD TARDY: Conference 4TH TARDY: One resolution. ISS for one day if not completed. 5TH TARDY: One day morning, lunch, and break detention or 2 resolutions, refer to page 7. ISS for 2 days if or 1 corporal if not completed. 6TH TARDY: Three days morning, lunch, and break detention or 3 resolutions, refer to page 7. ISS for 3 days or 2 corporals if not completed. 7TH TARDY: Five days morning, lunch, and break detention or 5 resolutions, refer to page 7. ISS for 5 days or 3 corporals if not completed. 8TH TARDY: Five days in ISS. 9TH TARDY: Six days in ISS. 10TH TARDY AND SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS: Ten days in ISS or Out of School Suspension or Alternative School.

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TRUANCY DEFINITION A parent, guardian, or other person having charge of any child officially enrolled in Alabama public schools (K-12) shall explain IN WRITING the cause of any and every absence of the child no later than THREE SCHOOL DAYS following return to school. NO EMAILS WILL BE ALLOWED AS AN EXCUSE. A failure to furnish such explanation shall be evidence of the child being truant each day he/she is absent. The child shall also be deemed truant for any absence determined by the principal to be unexcused. First truancy/unexcused absence: The school principal or his/her designee shall notify parent/guardian, by phone or letter, that the student was truant and the date of the truancy. The letter sent is used countywide with the principal’s signature for each school. Fifth unexcused absence: The parent, guardian or person having control of the child shall (1) attend a conference with the attendance officer and principal or his/her designee and/or (2) participate in the early warning program provided by the juvenile court. Attendance at one of these conferences shall be mandatory except where prior arrangements have been made or an emergency exists. Failure to appear at the school conference and/or to appear at the early warning program shall result in the filing of a complaint/petition against the parent under (Code of Alabama 1975), s16-28-12 (C)(failure to cooperate), or s12-15-13(contributing to truancy) or a truancy against the child, whichever is appropriate. Seventh unexcused absence: File complaint/petition, with the court system, against the child and/or parent/guardian.

ATTENDANCE - CHECK INS If your child is late to school, not in class by 7:50 a.m., he/she must have parent bring a legitimate excuse at that time of the tardy to the main office, otherwise it is an unexcused tardy. Your child must also sign in with the secretary before he/she goes to class. All check-ins will occur in the main office in the east building..

ATTENDANCE - CHECK OUTS

Parents must come to the school to check a student out. Parents may not call the school and give permission for their child to checked out nor can they send faxes or emails. A parent may come to the office and pre-sign a student out for later that day. It is very important that you fill the checkout card if you plan on other adults checking your child out. The checkout card is bright orange. If you have an older child at the high school, please include their name on the checkout card if you intend on the sibling checking the junior high student out. All checkouts will occur in the east building.

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ATTENDANCE - EXAMPLE EXCUSE

FOR ABSENCE OR TARDY All excuses MUST be hand-written and signed by the parent. Emails will not be accepted! Please excuse (child’s first and last name) for being absent/tardy on (complete date). He/She (explain reason for absence). Parent’s Signature

ATHLETES Athletes must be in attendance at school at least half the day to be able to participate in athletic games or practices that afternoon. This equals to being at school for 3 hours and 40 minutes in all.

FIELDTRIPS Participating in a field trip is a privilege not a given so there are certain requirements in order to attend a field trip. Students with a failing grade in any class or over 3 disciplines will not be allowed to participate in a field trip. The disciplines include electronic devices. Suspension from school is an automatic disqualification from attending a field trip for the year. Field Trips do not count as absences if they are school related. Because your child is not considered absent, they are responsible for any work that they miss due to being gone on the field trip. Students must turn in assignments on the original due date, they are not given extra time to make up work. Students must get their assignments prior to being gone on the field trip so that they can turn the assignments in when due. If you have any questions about field trips, please call Mary Speegle.

GRADES In junior high, the first semester and second semester averages are added up and divided by 2. A sixty or better results in a promotion to the next grade. Each semester consist of two nine-week periods. Exams are given at the end of each semester for 6th - 8th grades. Exams can be exempted based on NWEA Map Assessment Growth.. Students that do not achieve an overall yearly average of 60 will have to complete an online credit recovery program, Edmentum, at a cost of $200.00 per course failed, up to two courses. If a student fails more than 2 courses, they are automatically retained. ALL MAKE UP TESTS ARE ADMINISTERED BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL, NEVER DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. STUDENTS/PARENTS MUST MAKE PLANS WITH THE TEACHER TO SET UP A TIME TO MAKE UP THE TEST MISSED.

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PROGRESS REPORTS

Progress reports are sent out the fourth/fifth week of each nine-week period. Parents can check their child’s grades, discipline, teacher comments, and other information at any time using INOW. Please refer to INOW login directions for steps to log onto INOW.

TRIPS OR VACATIONS

Parents, please get absences pre-approved by Mrs. Speegle for vacations/family trips that are several days. Assignments can be collected beforehand, so your child will not fall too far behind in their work. If students have excessive absences, the principal will not pre-approve/excuse the absence. The principal will not pre-approve trips that land on days of NWEA Map Assessments or State Assessments. IMPORTANT: Morgan County Schools Policies are strictly enforced

To the Parents and Students: Every school in Morgan County needs to be consistent and

follow not only Morgan County Board Policy but also the Morgan County Student Handbook.

DRESS CODE RULES: Parents, please read the Morgan County Student Handbook about dress

code. Be diligent in understanding about dress code. The responsibility of the administration is to make sure that a student’s dress does not distract or prevent learning in the classroom. It is the administration’s final decision on what is out of dress code. For example, if a male student is wearing a tank top, he is considered out of dress code. If a female‘s shirt is exposing too much skin, this is out of dress code. In the end, if you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Speegle or Mrs. Turrentine. Athletic shorts are not allowed by any grade, all shorts must hit midways down thigh.

Students shall not wear sunglasses inside the school building or on the bus. Students shall not wear anything on their heads at any time during the school day, this includes outside unless it is cold weather.

UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT SCHOOL: Students are not permitted to bring articles that are not needed for their regular class work. This includes material which could be valuable, disruptive, or dangerous, such as: cell phones, radios, I-pods, MP3’s, earphones, CD’s, laser pointers, fidget spinners or other items deemed disruptive or inappropriate by the principal. If cell phones are detected during regular school hours and on the bus, the phones can be collected.

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COMPUTER USE AND ACCESS: Computers are available for

students to use in both the library and the computer lab. Teachers giving assignments that require computers will give ample class time for the assignment to be completed. Students may not under any circumstances use school computers to check their email, facebook, or to down load games or music. Make sure to read the Morgan County Handbook for computer usage and sign/return the form. Students will not touch a computer if this form is not returned.

HOLES IN PANTS & PAJAMA PANTS: If holes are in pants, they must be located at the knee level and below and must be purchased from the vendor with the holes. We do not provide tape to cover holes nor do boxers or tights under the holes suffice. Students will have to call parents to bring more pants and will sit in ISS until the pants are delivered or the student can go to ISS for the day. Please consider this before purchasing pants with holes in them. Pajama pants are strictly prohibited except for special occasions (e.g. homecoming week).

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ADVISORY The advisory initiative assigns every student at PJHS an adult mentor. Advisory time is 15 minutes beginning every day at 7:50. Your child’s advisor provides homework help, as well, as help with other issues. Your child’s advisor will contact you throughout the year with the first contact being a phone call. Advisors will contact parents every month, usually via email. Please provide the advisor with your contact information including your email. Please feel free to contact your child’s advisor any time you have a question or concern.

ASSEMBLIES

Each grade needs to sit with their own grade level during assemblies. The fifth grade sits on the west side at the end closest to the girl’s dressing room. The sixth grade sits on the west side of the gym closest to the lobby. The seventh grade sits on the east side closest to the doors leading into the school hallway and the eighth grade will sit on the east side closest to the boy’s dressing room. When entering and exiting the gym, students must use the steps on the bleachers and not go up or down on the bleacher seats. Students will begin at the top of the bleachers and work their way down when entering for an assembly. Students will wait to be dismissed by the administration before exiting the bleachers.

BUS RIDERS Students wishing to ride a bus to another student’s house, or ride a bus other than their usual bus, must bring a note to the secretary’s office before school. This note must contain written permission from the parent and a number where a parent or guardian can be reached. The student must return to the office for the note before getting on the bus. Bus permission will not be accepted over the phone. Bus drivers will not allow a student on their bus without this note.

FORGOTTEN ITEMS Please do not ask the administration to interfere with classroom learning to deliver items forgotten at home and delivered by the parent. Items brought in by the parent will be put in the office for the student to pick up between classes or after school.

COUNSELING PROGRAMS PJHS offers a grief-counseling group that meets monthly and involves students that have experienced a loss in their family. PJHS also offers a conflict resolution program that meets with students that have difficulty controlling their emotions and actions. Teachers refer students to these programs, but PJHS also appreciates parent referrals. Call the counselor, Kelly Gates, at 256-355-5104.

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DRUG TESTING All students competing in extra-curricular activities at the high school level will be subject to drug testing according to the guidelines set in the Morgan County School’s Handbook.

EMERGENCY/ILLNESS INFORMATION/MEDICATION

It is very important to get the emergency card filled out, signed, and returned to the school as soon as possible. This card allows the nurse and/or emergency personnel to begin treatment as soon as possible if you cannot be reached. This information could mean the difference between life or death!!!

IMMUNIZATION (BLUE CARD) Your child needs to have an up to date immunization card. The immunization cards expire based on the age of the child. The school will notify you when immunizations are needed. All 6th graders must have the last T-dap shot before entering 6th grade. Contact the school nurse at 256-355-5104 to inquire about shots that are needed for your child to attend school. The blue card can be updated at your local health department or doctor’s office.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS Each year, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) conducts an audit of student immunization records to ensure that children enrolled in Alabama schools are protected from vaccine-preventable diseases or have a valid exemption from vaccination. Documentation of vaccination and medical exemptions is contained on the Alabama Certificate of Immunization (also known as the Blue slip) or on an Alabama Certificate of Religious Exemption. During the course of the audit, an ADPH employee will check for appropriate vaccinations and a valid expiration date on the Blue Slip or for an appropriate exemption form if a child needs further vaccination or an updated certificate. The school will be notified at the completion of the audit. The ADPH employee keeps no identifying information about the child. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act mandates parental consent be obtained for persons not employed by this school to view the records of its students. If you DO NOT wish your child’s record to be evaluated by ADPH, please contact the school nurse at 256-355-5104. You will have to sign some paperwork at the school to deny access. No response from you will indicate that you will allow ADPH to audit immunization records of your child.

MEDICATIONS Any student who needs medication administered at school must have a parent or guardian bring that medicine (in the original container) to the school nurse and fill out a PPA form. A parent can administer medicine to their own child.

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SCOLIOSIS SCREENING Every year, the school nurse will screen children at their school to check for scoliosis, a side-to-side curve in the spine. The purpose is to recognize, at the earliest stages, any deviation from normal so that the need for treatment can be determined. Annual scoliosis screening is now required, by law, for school children in the State of Alabama in grades 5 through 9 (ages 11-14), including special education students. If you have any questions concerning the scoliosis screening, please contact the school nurse at 256-355-5104.

FIRE/ WEATHER/SECURED PERIMETER DRILLS Fire, weather, and secured perimeter drills are practiced throughout the year. These drills are to be taken seriously. A series of bells will designate what kind of drill is occurring along with an announcement and the students will proceed as follows: Fire Drill: Students will proceed out of the building as instructed by their teachers. SUCCESSIVE RINGING OF BELLS. Tornado Drill: Students will proceed into the hallway, doubling up if necessary, and will face the wall. Students will get on their knees and lean forward, making sure their heads are down. ONE LONG RING. Secured Perimeter Drill: Students will remain in their classroom and will not be allowed to leave. They will remain quiet throughout the entire drill. When the secured perimeter mode has been announced, the doors are locked, the shades are pulled, electronic devices given to teacher, and lights are turned off. If drug dogs come on campus, there is always a secured perimeter until the canines leave. We do not contact parents unless there is a complete lockdown resulting from a dangerous situation on or around campus.

INCLEMENT WEATHER In the event that we have inclement weather, a tornado warning or severe storm warning is issued, the principal may choose to hold the buses until the all-clear bulletin is given. Parents may, of course, check their children out of school and transport them home. Remember all checkouts occur at the east/7th & 8th building. PJHS works with parents on days of expected severe weather: tornado or flooding threats.

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FOOD AND DRINKS No outside food or drinks of any kind are allowed in the buildings before school. Students should finish eating or drinking before they get out of their parent’s car. You are allowed to purchase water and snacks at break to eat or drink in the main hallway: students may also bring items from home (drinks must be unopened). Students are not allowed to bring food or drink out of the lunchroom after breakfast or lunch time. Enough time is allotted to eat lunch, but social time is not included during this time. Therefore, eat first, talk later.

LUNCHROOM REQUIREMENTS Students in grades K-12 that have more than three charges in the lunchroom will be given an alternate lunch until his/her account is paid in full. It is not our intention that any child should be embarrassed. We will handle this in the most discreet manner possible. Your child should get in the habit of asking the lunchroom ladies how much they have in their account. You are welcome to call the Priceville lunchroom at 256-353-1960 to check your child’s account or to speak with one of the CNP workers. If you want to limit extra food purchased by your child, call Mrs. Bone at 256-309-2102 and she can block your child’s account. The PJHS lunchroom ladies do not have access to put a block on your child’s account. All ala carte items should be purchased with cash unless the parent contacts the CNP manager to let them know otherwise.

LOCKERS Students may not share lockers. Lockers are subject to inspection at any time by the principal. Parents, there have been incidences in the past where two students were sharing a locker and one of those students brought drugs or tobacco products which resulted in the suspension of both students. This is why it is so important that your child not share their locker or locker combination with anyone. Once combinations have been shared, that cannot be undone. Friends at the beginning of the year may not necessarily be friends at the end. Renting a locker is not required; however students may not carry their book bags or backpacks from class to class. Renting a locker is highly suggested. Lockers numbers are documented in INOW so no exchanging of lockers should occur. If you get a top locker and cannot reach or see the combination, go to the secretary’s office and she will start a list because there are always people that get bottom lockers that want to trade for top lockers.

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SNACKS Snacks are sold after lunch during break. The prices of snacks range from $0.25 to $1.00. PJHS follows the nutritional guidelines required by schools. Students are allowed to bring a snack from home to eat and drink, but liquids need to be in a container with a screw on top.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES Electronic devices are utilized ONLY when the teacher instructs the students to bring the electronic devices to class. Devices cannot be used when there are substitute teachers in the classroom. Devices are not allowed in the hallway, walking to the buses, waiting on parents in the car line, or on the bus. Filming and picture taking is strictly prohibited and will result in the loss of device privileges. Parents, it would be a good idea to disable the video and picture capabilities. Many teachers have place called cell jails in their classrooms. When a teacher instructs their class to place all devices in the cell jail, students are required to place their devices in that cell jail. If a cell phone is found in a student’s possession in this case, that device will be confiscated and the PJHS device procedure takes place. Please remember that being allowed to have devices is a privilege and not a given. The school will not be held accountable for lost, stolen, or destroyed electronic devices. All students will be required to keep their devices in their lockers since there are Chromebooks in the 1:1 initiative.

NWEA MAP ASSESSMENTS: Parents, your child will be participating in an assessment called the Map Assessment. This assessment is a computer based assessment and is administered several times during the year. This is a formative type of assessment that identifies where a student is in his/her learning based on the new ACT Aspire test. It assesses how much improvement or growth he/she makes after PJHS has taught him/her. The assessment is used to show gains/growth in Reading and Math. PJHS uses this assessment to be proactive in your child’s academic success. This test is a precursor to the ACT taken in the eleventh grade. These assessments are referred to when making decisions about advanced classes. PJHS hopes to reward those students who work diligently on these assessments so that accurate results can be utilized for educational purposes.

TEXTBOOK LIABILITY

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(Laws of Alabama Relating to Education 16-36-32) The parent, guardian, or other person having custody of a child to whom such textbooks are issued shall be held liable for any loss, abuse, or damage in excess of that which would result from normal use of such textbooks. In computing the loss or damage of a textbook, which has been in use for a year or more, the basis of computation shall be a variable of fifty to seventy-five percent of the original cost of the book to the state. If such parent, guardian, or person having to pay such assessed damages fails to pay within thirty days after notification, such student shall not be entitled to further use of such textbooks until remittance of the amount of loss or damage shall be made.

VISITORS Anyone visiting the school must go immediately to the secretary’s office to receive a visitor’s pass. Parents are always welcome at PJHS. Parents and grandparents are always welcome to come eat lunch with their child. Friends of students or past students may not visit teachers or eat lunch with friends.

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Go Bulldogs!

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