MIDDLE TENNESSEE

CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

2016-2017

SECONDARY

STUDENT/PARENT

HANDBOOK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. DAILY OPERATIONS 3

A. TEXTBOOKS 3

B. LOCKER PROCEDURE 3

C. RIGHT TO SEARCH 3

D. LUNCH PROGRAM 4

E. EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOL 4

F HEALTH SERVICES 5

G. TELEPHONE/CELL PHONE USE 9

H. MORNING ARRIVAL 10

I. AFTER SCHOOL 10

J. PARKING/DRIVING ON CAMPUS 11

K. ATTENDANCE POLICY 11

L. FIELD TRIPS 14

M. VALUABLES 14

N. SCHOOL VISITORS 15

O. EMERGENCY DRILLS 15

P. ACADEMIC POLICY FOR ATHLETES 15

Q. QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLASS OFFICERS

SCHOOL HONORS 16

R. CLASS TRIPS 17

II. ACADEMICS 17

A. GUIDANCE SERVICES 17

B. CURRICULUM GUIDE AND

GRADUATION GUIDELINES 17

C. EXAMS AND EXEMPTION POLICY 21

D. REPORT CARDS, PROGRESS REPORTS

AND GRADING SCALE 22

E. VALEDICTORIAN AND

SALUTATORIAN 22

F. ACADEMIC PROBATION/SUMMER SCHOOL/

QUARTER FAILURES 23

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G. AFTER SCHOOL HELP/

MAKE-UP WORK 23

H. TESTING PROGRAM 23

I. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT 24

III. STUDENT CONDUCT 25

A. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT 25

B. DISCIPLINE 26

C. SCHOOL WIDE DICIPLINE SYSTEM 27

D. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS 30

E. VIOLENCE/THREATS/BULLYING/WEAPONS 30

F. PERSONAL APPEARANCE/DRESS CODE 31

G. SERVICE PROGRAM 34

H. TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY 35

I. PARENT/STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 37

I. DAILY OPERATIONS

A. TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks are furnished by the school. Parents are financially responsible for any lost or damaged books.

Textbooks and CD’s are to be returned to the school in good condition at the

end of the school year.

B. LOCKER PROCEDURE

1. Lockers will be assigned at the beginning of the school year.

2. Locker doors must be kept completely closed with all items inside.

3. Trash, food, etc. should not be left in or around the lockers.

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4. Magnets or stickers are not allowed on the outside of lockers.

5. Students who switch lockers with another student without permission from administration will receive consequences.

6. Students are not allowed to enter lockers belonging to other students. Violations may result in suspension or dismissal from MTCS.

7. Lockers will be checked on a regular basis and violators disciplined.

C. RIGHT TO SEARCH

MTCS has a responsibility to provide for the safety and welfare of all students and employees. For this reason, the school reserves the right to examine the contents of any student’s locker, purse, backpack, school bag, motor vehicle, or any other container used while the student is involved in a school activity whether or not school is in session or on school property, including any school bus or other vehicle used to provide transportation to or from school or a school activity whether or not student is present.

Likewise, a student may be required to empty pockets, purses, or other containers and may be subject to physical search. Any such examination shall be conducted by or at the direction of the school principal or such principal’s designee.

D. LUNCH PROGRAM

Our cafeteria is well staffed and managed. We have Grade A rating from the health department. Monthly menus are on the school website.

1. Students are only allowed to eat items ordered during first period (Students arriving late to school need to notify the office of their lunch selection at check-in)

2. ALL students in grades 7-11 are required to be in the cafeteria during lunch unless participating in an approved school related meeting.

3. Students are not to roam the building or be in the library (without administrative approval). Violators will receive disciplinary consequences.

4. Students in grades 7-12 may not order food to be delivered to school.

** Senior Lunch Privileges: Seniors in good standing have the privilege of eating lunch off campus. This privilege can be removed or altered at any point by the administration. The following are reasons this privilege can be removed or altered:

1. Tardiness to 5th period 2. Excessive discipline

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3. Inappropriate behavior off-campus 4. Bringing food to underclassmen 5. Other reasons at the discretion of administration.

E. EMERGENCY CLOSING OF SCHOOL

In the event of severe weather or winter weather, the administration may decide to close the school for a period of time. When this occurs, a Parent Alert will be sent out to parents via text and announced on the Nashville TV stations, the local radio station WGNS (1450), and on the school web site (www.mtcscougars.org).

**Parents should use discretion when considering whether to bring students to school late or pick up students early when weather conditions make driving hazardous.

**All early dismissals must be approved by the high school office.

F. HEALTH SERVICES

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

The emergency contact listed on your child’s profile must be someone who lives in the local area and cannot be the parent. This person is contacted in an emergency if parents cannot be reached. Please notify the school immediately if there is a change in your child’s emergency contact information.

ACCIDENTS AND INSURANCE

In the case of an accidental injury at school, parents will be informed of the injury/incident with an email, phone call or in writing as indicated by the nature of the injury. Parent(s) will be consulted as to the remedy to be initiated or the need to be seen by a MD. In case of incident deemed an emergency, 911 will be called. If an injury occurs at school (or at a school-related activity) that results in a visit to the doctor, etc., a written claim needs to be filed within ninety days. Please contact the Business Office if such an accidental injury takes place. This coverage is supplemental to any medical or hospitalization coverage the parents may have on the child. IMMUNIZATION

Any student enrolled at MTCS must present an updated Permanent Tennessee Certificate of Immunization. Before entering kindergarten, students must be properly immunized.

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ATTENDANCE AND ILLNESS

Students are not to attend school with a body temperature above normal (98.6 F) or if they show other signs of being ill. If a student develops a temperature above normal during the school day, the health officer will contact a parent/guardian immediately for the child to be picked up. If a student leaves school for any health reason, the health officer must be contacted to be made aware of the situation. Also, please report to the school any contagious disease within the home. Students must remain home for 24 hours after any temp above 99 degrees, vomiting, or diarrhea and must have a temp under 99 degrees without medication for 24 hours prior to returning to school. In the case of strep, pink eye, or other contagious bacterial infections, the student must have been receiving antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school. The health officer is the final authority for permission to return to school. This is for the protection of precious time in school for all students and faculty.

Please read the chart below very carefully. It explains the responsibility of the MTCS and ELC staff and the parent with several health issues that could arise with your child. Items with an asterisk pertain to PK only.

Health Issue MTCS Must Parent Must Minor injury 1. Notify parent Decide whether to check on child

or not *Must initial sign-in sheet to acknowledge call from MTCS about injury

Facial/head injury of any type 1. Notify parent 2. Will highly recommend

parent to come check injury

1. Parent checks injury then decides whether to make visit to doctor;

2. *Initials sign-in sheet to acknowledge receipt of phone call from MTCS

Elevated body temperature above normal

1. Notify parent to pick up child

2. Will remind parent that child must be fever free without help of medication for 24 hours before returning to school

1. Arrange for someone to pick up child immediately

2. Keep child at home until fever free without help of medication for 24 hours.

Unusual change in child’s disposition, complaints of not feeling well, lethargy, no fever

1. Notify parent 1. Parent decides whether to pick up child or not

Awaiting strep test results 1. Keep child at home

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2. Notify school personnel

Health Issue MTCS Must Parent Must

Diagnosis of ● Strep Throat ● Impetigo

● Pink Eye

● Any Other Communicable Disease

REQUIRED TREATMENT: 1. Keep child at home 2. Ensure child is on

antibiotics or other prescribed medication for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to school.

3. Notify school of illness

Flu, Hepatitis A, Foodborn outbreaks, Salmonella, Shigella, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Polio, or Menengococal Meningitis

1. Notify Health Department

1. Notify school 2. Follow doctor’s orders for

treatment 3. Follow doctor’s orders about

when return to school is acceptable

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AT SCHOOL

If under exceptional circumstances a child is required to take oral medicine, eye, nose, or ear drops, or application of topical medicine during the school hours, and the parent cannot be at school to administer the medication (either prescription or non-prescription), only the health officer or designee will administer the medication in compliance with the following regulations set forth by the state of Tennessee:

I. Written instructions signed by a parent will be required for each medication and will include:

A. Date

B. Child's name

C. Doctor prescribing medication

D. Pharmacy Name, Address, and Phone Number

E. Prescription Number F. Name of medication and dosage (Prescription medication must be sent to

school in the original, pharmacy labeled container. Non-prescription medication must be sent to school in the manufacturer’s original container with the ingredients listed and the child’s name affixed to the container.)

G. Reason for medication

H. How and when medication is to be administered

I. Possible side effects

J. Termination date for administering the medication K. Whether the child can self-administer the medication when it is brought to

them

L. Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature and Phone Number in case of emergency

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II. The Principal or designee will:

A. Inform appropriate school personnel of the medication

B. Keep a record of the administration of medication

C. Keep medication in a locked cabinet D. Return unused medication to the parent only E. Report the administration of medication to the proper authorities as required

by law.

III. The parents of the child must assume responsibility for informing the school principal of any change in the child's health or change in medication.

IV. The school system retains the discretion to reject requests for administration of medicine.

V. Once medication has been administered by the school’s designee, that person will complete a form documenting time and medication given. At the end of the day for preschoolers, the parent must sign this form acknowledging the medication was administered and wheter the medication was left at school or taken home by the parent.

VI. Student Allergies – Parent Responsibility - In regard to student allergies, parents are required to contact the School Health Officer to set a time to discuss specific student allergies. At the school’s discretion, parents may be required to provide all snacks and meals to prevent a potentially severe reaction.

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G. TELEPHONE / CELL PHONE / MOBILE DEVICE

USE

Incoming Calls - Except in emergencies, students will not be called from classes to answer a telephone call. Messages will be taken and placed in students’ lockers.

Outgoing Calls - Calls are not to be made during class time. Calls for school business will be allowed with permission of the sponsor. Students should make their personal calls at home or in the office between classes.

Possession of a mobile device at school is a privilege, which may be forfeited by any student who fails to respect peers, faculty, and administration policy. If the mobile device is connected to any violation of the MTCS Code of Conduct, disciplinary actions may result in, but will not be limited to, confiscation of said device. MTCS administration reserves the right to withhold mobile device privileges or amend policy in its sole discretion.

Students in possession of mobile devices may use them in school, on school property, at after-school activities, and at school related functions, except in the classroom unless given specific permission by the teacher for an assignment, in chapel, in school assemblies, or any location or time where mobile device use has been prohibited by any teacher or administrator.

In addition to device confiscation, consequences for violations of this policy are: 1st offense = Phone returned to parent at the end of the day 2nd offense = phone returned to parent at the end of the day AND student receives restriction 3rd offense = Phone returned to parent at the end of the day AND student receives restriction AND pays a $20 fine

Subsequent offenses = additional consequences up to ISS / OSS and an adminstrative meeting with the parents

***When requested by a teacher or administrator, students must relenquish the mobile device. Students failing to relenquish their device will receive immediate administrative consequences up to out-of-school suspension***

***Confiscated phones will be given to Mrs. Donna Nobles in the secondary office. Parents my pick their student’s phone up from her at the end of the school day.***

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H. MORNING ARRIVAL

Students are not allowed to enter the building before 7:00 a.m.

Students in grades 7-12 who arrive at school between 7:00-7:30 A.M. will report to the Miller Gymnasium unless they have a restriction, morning academic lab, or a teacher meeting. Students will be dismissed to their lockers and 1st period at 7:35 a.m.

Once students arrive to campus, they are not permitted to leave campus without administrative permission.

Students are not allowed in the Varsity Gym before 7:30 A.M.

Students are only allowed to enter the building through the main high school doors by the office or the Junior High hallway doors.

Secondary students are not allowed to be in the elementary building before or after school.

I. AFTER SCHOOL

With the exception of emergency situations, students are only allowed to exit the building through the main high school doors or Junior High hallway exit.

Students in grades 7-12 should be picked up by 3:30 p.m. At 3:30 p.m. the hallways will be cleared. After school care will be available for 7th-8th grade students for an additional charge. Any student remaining in the building after 3:30 will be sent to After School Study Hall supervised by Extended Care unless they are participating in a school related activity (athletics, fine arts, labs).

A daily math lab is available for grade 7-12 and meets from 3:05-4:00. Math teachers can provide additional information and teacher schedule.

Students in school related activities are not allowed to loiter in hallways after practice or lab.

Students will not be allowed to roam the building after school.

Violations of morning arrival/after school policy will result in disciplinary measures.

J. PARKING/DRIVING ON CAMPUS

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During school hours students should park in the lot in front of the entrance to the high school building or in front of the new gymnasium. Cars should be parked only in marked places and only take up one space. Students are not permitted to park in any space designated as handicap, visitor parking, or reserved parking. Cars should not be parked on the grass.

Upon arrival students should go directly into the building, and upon dismissal they should leave immediately without lingering in cars or in the parking lot. Students may go to their cars during school hours only with expressed permission from the office. The speed limit on campus is 5 mph. Violations of any part of this policy will result in loss of driving on campus privilege, fines, and/or other disciplinary measures.

K. ATTENDANCE POLICY

1. Absences are encouraged to be kept to a minimum. Our parents and students are paying to be here. If students are absent, payment is being made for services not received.

All absences will be identified as Excused, Unexcused, or School Related.

a. Excused Absences. Absences from school will be excused for the following reasons:

(1) personal illness (2) family illness (3) death in the family (4) emergency situations.

A note from the parent explaining the reason for the absence should be presented to the office before 8:00 a.m. the day the student returns to school. If a student will be out multiple days, a call from the parent explaining the reason for the absence is expected.

***Students will receive full credit for class work missed during excused absences for all work is made up within three (3) school days.***

***Any assignment not made up within three (3) school days will be completed during restriction, Early Morning School, or 8th period and receive a 10% grade reduction per day after the initial three (3) days.***

All excused absences must have an acceptable note. Acceptable notes include:

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(1) doctor’s note (2) proof of necessity acceptable to principal (3) parent note.

The office will accept no more than three (3) parent notes for sickness per quarter or six (6) per semester—all absences due to illness exceeding this limit will require a doctor’s note to be excused. Parent notes are also acceptable for family illness and emergency situations.

Students may have up to five (5) absences excused to pursue special talents that may lead to college scholarships, provided they have at least a 3.0 GPA and prior administrative approval has been granted.

Principal reserves the right to define any absence as unexcused if there has been an excessive policy violation.

b. Unexcused Absences - Assignments missed due to unexcused absences must be submitted within three (3) school days. After the third day, students will complete the assignments during restriction, early morning school, or 8th period and receive 10% grade reduction per day.

Family trips during designated school days will be considered unexcused. Any student who accumulates more than nine unexcused absences in a class throughout the semester will receive a letter grade drop in the semester average.

c. School Related Absence. School related absences will count as an excused absence. Missed assignments should be made up within three school days. Teachers should be notified at least one day before the absence.

d. Homebound Status.. Students experiencing extenuating circumstances or real-life crises have the right to apply for homebound status through Rutherford County.

Any student who accumulates more than nine absences in a class throughout the semester will receive a letter grade drop in the semester average.

**NOTE: Students do have the right to appeal any absences if they violate attendance policy. Students also have the right to appeal absences not covered under the attendance policy provided they receive prior written approval by the principal. Appeal forms can be picked up in the high school office. The attendance appeals committee will meet toward the end of each semester.

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2. Tardiness is disruptive to the school learning/academic environment and is strongly discouraged. If you are late, you are paying for an education you are not receiving.

Tardy to School - A. Any student tardy to school (1st period or after) should immediately report

to the office to receive an admission pass before going to class. B. Tardieness will only be excused and not counted against the student

under the following conditions:

a. Note from a certified Doctor provided

b. Note from a court of law provided

c. Verified school related activity

***Principal reserves the right to issuce consequences for excessive unexcused to tardies to school***

Tardy to Class - A. To protect their instructional time, teachers will shut their door and begin

class when the bell sounds. B. Any student who is tardy to class must report to the Principal’s office

immediately and receive a Tardy Ticket from Mrs. Donna Nobles. C. Tardy Ticket will indicate “excused” or “unexcused” D. Teachers are instructed to not allow a tardy student into class without a

Tardy Ticket E. Unexcused Tardies to class will result in teacher / adminstrative

consequences including: a. Lunch Restriction b. Early Morning School c. 8th Period d. Community Service e. Further Consequences as determined by the administration

3. Early dismissal - Early dismissals will only be excused and not counted against the student under the following conditions:

a. Note from a certified Doctor provided

b. Note from a court of law provided

c. Verified school related activity

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Parents should go to the office for the student and sign the student out. If the student returns, the student should sign in when he/she returns to school. Every effort should be made to schedule appointments after school hours!

Students will be excused to go to lunch with approved persons up to once per semester.

4. College Visits

Seniors are permitted to take up to two college days. A form requesting a college visit should be completed two days BEFORE the date of the visit. No college visits will be excused after May 1. For the college visit to be meaningful, advanced planning should take place, and an adult should accompany the student.

Juniors are permitted to take one college day and must follow the same request policy as the seniors. Please see above for details.

College visits will only be excused if prior permission has been requested and granted.

L. FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are scheduled to enhance the curriculum. Students who participate in field trips are considered present at school, but they must make up any missed work. Signed permission slips are required for participation in field trips. The same rules that apply at school apply on all field trips.

M. VALUABLES

Students should not bring large amounts of money or other valuables to school. Students, not the school, are responsible for their personal property.

N. SCHOOL VISITORS

ALL visitors should check in at the high school office and receive a visitor’s badge. Students attending other schools are not allowed to visit MTCS students at any time during the day unless they are in the process of enrolling at MTCS or have an official visit scheduled with the admissions department. Visitors are not allowed at any formal school event without prior permission from the administration and/or sponsor.

O. EMERGENCY DRILLS

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Emergency Procedures will be posted in each classroom.

P. ACADEMIC POLICY FOR ATHLETES

This is the MTCS academic policy for athletes:

MTCS seeks to develop the mind, body, and soul. The Athletic Program is not a reward for good behavior or academic success. It is an extension of a well-rounded educational process, playing an integral role in shaping the total person. Teamwork, commitment, sacrifice, work ethic, and sportsmanship are but a few of the many intrinsic values that can be learned or reinforced on the field of competition. All students are encouraged to participate in as many sports as their ability will allow. Athletics and academics should not conflict, but rather complement. In this effort, student-athletes must meet the following school and TSSAA academic standards to be eligible for athletic participation. A. If a student-athlete receives a grade of (D) in any subject, he/she will attend a

conference with teacher, Team Head Coach, Athletic Director, and Principal. Pending conference outcome, the administration may suspend a student-athlete from play and/or issue other disciplinary measures.

B. The TSSAA sets the minimum standards, via by-laws, for all student-athletes of member schools. These standards must be met in order for a student-athlete to be eligible for interscholastic competition. These standards are set with the realization that schools, in order to meet their own personal goals and missions, will also create further standards.

C. All academic information MUST be valid, current, and available to the athletic department.

D. TSSAA By-Laws - Academic Rule - Section 2. To be eligible to participate in

athletic contests during any school year, the student must earn six credits the preceding school year if 24 or more credits are required for graduation. All credits must be earned by the first day of the beginning of the school year. Academic eligibility for a student is based on the requirements of the school the student was attending at the conclusion of the previous school year.

E. Students who are ineligible the first semester may gain eligibility the second semester by passing five subjects (1/2 credit).

**With prior administration approval, state accredited grade recovery programs can be used to re-qualify for athletic eligibility (Summer School / Night School/Online Courses).

Athletics

Basketball - Junior High and High School Boys and Girls

Baseball - Junior High and High School Boys

Cheerleading - Junior High and High School Girls

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Cross Country - Junior High and High School Boys and Girls

Football - Junior High and High School Boys

Golf - Junior High and High School Boys and Girls

Soccer - Junior High Boys, High School Boys and Girls

Softball - Junior High and High School Girls

Tennis - Junior High and High School Boys and Girls

Track - Junior High and High School Boys and Girls Trap Shooting - Junior High and High School Boys and Girls

Swimming - Junior High and High School Boys and Girls

Volleyball - Junior High and High School Girls

**8th graders can participate on high school teams at the discretion of the coach.

Q. QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLASS OFFICERS/

SCHOOL HONORS

1. 2.8 GPA,

1. President must have been at enrolled at MTCS the previous year,

3. Good Conduct Record at school and in the community.

4. Election/Selection Process.

a. Nominations

b. Staff Screening

c. Election

R. CLASS TRIPS

Class trips are planned each year for grades 8, 10 and 12. Trip information is given out at the end of each school year to assist families in planning for the class trips. All school trips are voluntary and are subject to the student being in good academic and conduct standing.

School policy will be enforced on all class trips. Violation of school policy will result in disciplinary action. Trip specific dress code will be announced prior to travel.

Students choosing not to go on designated class trips will still be required to attend full days of school and normal/tardiness attendance policies will apply during these weeks.

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II. ACADEMICS

A. GUIDANCE SERVICES

One of the many valuable services offered by MTCS is a full time guidance counselor. One purpose of the guidance office is to serve as a resource for college bound students. College catalogs and admission applications are on file for many of the area colleges and universities. The ACT code number for MTCS is 431-621.

Throughout the year the guidance office plans multiple meetings and activities that are designed for the academic development of our students and to assist in college admission.

Questions concerning course scheduling, standardized test scores, overall academic performance, or college admissions should be directed to the guidance counselor. Students and parents should call and schedule an appointment for a guidance meeting.

B. CURRICULUM GUIDE AND GRADUATION GUIDELINES

Junior High School (Grades 7 and 8)

The junior high school curriculum is designed to provide a transition from elementary school to high school. Through challenging studies, students are encouraged to develop their skills in areas such as research, communications, critical thinking and analysis, time management, and self-discipline.

Grade 7

Bible 7

Introduction to Reading and Composition I Pre-Algebra

Integrated Science 7

Tennessee History/Geography

Physical Education/Health

Enrichments (Band, Chorus, Art, Study Hall, Writing Lab)

Grade 8

Bible 8

Introduction to Reading and Composition II Pre-Algebra or Algebra I Integrated Science 8

U. S. History

Physical Education/Health

Enrichments (Band, Chorus, Art, Study Hall, Writing Lab)

High School (Grades 9-12)

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The high school curriculum is designed to prepare students for college with an emphasis on oral and written communication skills. The courses offered will meet the admission requirements of most colleges and universities. Courses offered are listed below:

Grade 9

Bible I Analytical Reading and Comprehension

Algebra I or Geometry

Biology

Wellness

Digital Citizenship and Applications

Elective (1)

Grade 10

Critical Approaches to Reading and Composition

Geometry or Algebra II Chemistry

French I or Spanish I World History

Bible II Elective (1)

Grade 11

Bible III Survey of American Literature

Algebra II or Pre-Calculus

U. S. History

French II or Spanish II Science Credit Elective (1)

Grade 12

Senior Seminar Bible

Survey of British Literature or Dual Enrollment Composition

Economics/Government Lifetime Fitness Senior Level Math *All students must take a math course senior year. Science Credit Electives (1)

Other Required Courses: Fine Arts - Music, Band, or Art (1 unit) Chorus and Band classes require performances outside the regular school day. Oral Communications (.5 unit)

Electives: Art, Annual, Honors Anatomy, Band, Biology (Dual Enrollment), Chorus, Revelation, Driver’s Education, European History (AP), English Literature (Dual Enrollment), Honors Calculus (AP), Bibilical Backgrounds, Revelation, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Spanish III & IV, Honors French III & IV, U. S. History (Dual Enrollment), Engineering Technology, Mentorship, Studio Art, Weight Training, Introduction to Health Sciences, Developmental Psychology, Statistics, Study Hall, Zero Period Weights

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Dual Enrollment: Juniors or Seniors can take U.S. History, College Algebra, Trigonometry, English Composition, Biology, and Bible for high school and college credit through Lipscomb University. Certain requirements must be met to qualify to take these courses.

Any student that maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher will have an academic seal placed on his/her diploma. The above curriculum guide must be followed to receive the academic seal. Failure to maintain a “B” average dual enrollment classes will result in the loss of the grant which will require payment in full to continue to the class. Students are not permitted to drop a dual class at semester due to scheduling conflicts.

Sophomores wishing to take a dual enrollment class as juniors must take the ACT by April of their sophomore year in order to be eligible.

AP Classes: Students may take Calculus and/or European History. Students in these classes may choose whether or not they will take the Advanced Placement exam(s) given in May of each year. These exams allow students to test for college credit. The cost of each exam is $95.00.

Honors Diploma: Students wishing to graduate with an MTCS Honors Diploma will be required to complete the following:

A minimum of five AP, honors, or dual enrollment courses selected from those listed below: Dual Enrollment English (12th grade)

Dual Enrollment Biology (12th grade)

AP European History, Dual Enrollment US History, Dual Enrollment Bible (11th

or 12th grade) AP Calculus (12th grade)

Honors Anatomy

Honors Spanish or French 3/4

Honors Pre-Calculus

· Online courses will be considered. · A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (not rounded)

· Satisfactory discipline record

· Satisfactory attendance record

· Make application to the committee by the set deadline- spring of junior year

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In addition to the academic requirements, students must also complete a thesis, service project, or internship and make a presentation in the spring of their graduation year. Mrs. Hurt oversees honors diploma candidates their senior year.

Truth Tokens: Every two weeks, students will have the opportunity to memorize and recite a Bible passage given to them by the administration. This passage must be verbally recited to one of the following:

1. The teacher whose class in which the Truth Token will be used. 2. Mrs. Nobles in the secondary office if the student would like to ‘bank’ the

bonus points for future use.

- Student’s may not recite to relatives. - Students who successfully complete this will receive ten bonus points on any

assignment, test, or quiz. - Students may use one truth token per class per quarter. Unused tokens will be

carried over. - Truth tokens must be used three days before the end of the quarter.

Clubs/Activities: MTCS strongly encourages all students to be involved in one or more of the following extra-curricular clubs, sports, or activities: 2540 Service, Drama, FCA, Fine Arts, Junior Beta Club, Junior High Chorus, Mission Trips, Young Republican Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Senior Beta Club, Senior High Chorus, and Student Council.

C. EXAMS AND EXEMPTION POLICY

Semester exams will be scheduled at the end of each semester. Make-up exams will be scheduled after the regular exam schedule for excused absences. Students missing fall exams with excused absence must schedule a time to come in over Christmas holidays and make up exam.

All students must take fall semester exams. However, the following exam exemption policy will apply during the spring semester.

Juniors

Unexcused Absences Minimum Semester Average

1 93

Seniors

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Unexcused Absences Minimum Semester Average

1 85

No Junior or Senior with over one (1) unexcused absence or six (6) excused absences during the spring semester will be exempt from final exams. Students receiving ISS ,OSS or more than three 8th periods during the academic year will be ineligible for exam exemptions.

The principal or designee reserves the right to withhold exemption privileges from any student on a case by case basis.

The course teacher must approve all exemptions and may withhold the privilege due to attitude, work ethic, or behavior.

D. REPORT CARDS, PROGRESS REPORTS, AND GRADING SCALE

Report cards are issued via RenWeb every nine weeks as scheduled on the school calendar.

Progress reports are sent home by via RenWeb during the nine weeks grading period for all students.

Dates for progress reports and quarter/semester grade reports are on the school calendar. A conference may be initiated by the teacher or parent. A parent may call the school office to schedule a conference.

The grading scale for MTCS is as follows:

A - 93-100

B - 85-92

C - 75-84

D - 70-74

F - Below 70 .

E. VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN

Class rank is calculated at the end of each semester based on the cumulative numerical average for the subjects which the student has taken. Class rank for graduation honors is determined at the end of the seventh semester. The student who has the highest numerical average in the senior class is named valedictorian, and the student with the second highest average is named the salutatorian. If there is more than one student with the same numerical average, there will be two or more

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valedictorians and/or salutatorians. Numerical average will be rounded to the second decimal place. A student must have attended MTCS for two years to be eligible for honors. Beginning with the class of 2016, the valedictorian/salutatorian must be a candidate for the Honors Diploma.

Please note that no semester grade is replaced by a student repeating the course or taking a make-up course in summer school. All grades are counted in computing the numerical average.

F. ACADEMIC PROBATION/SUMMER SCHOOL/QUARTER FAILURES ACADEMIC PROBATION: A student will be placed on academic probation for

making one “F” or two “D’s” on the final semester average. Probation may be removed at the end of the following semester if grades have improved. Violating probation terms may result in (1) mandatory summer school attendance; 2) not being allowed to return to MTCS for the following year.

SUMMER SCHOOL: If a student fails a class for the year in grades 9-12, the completion of summer school or an approved on-line class WILL be required before school begins in the fall. Any student attending summer school must have school approval before enrolling. MTCS only approves summer school or night school requests for remediation purposes. Failures in grades 7 and 8 will be addressed on an individual basis.

QUARTER FAILURES: Seniors who fail for a quarter will lose off-campus lunch privilege for the following quarter and will eat in the cafeteria.

G. AFTER SCHOOL HELP/MAKE-UP WORK

Students will be given an opportunity to make up all work missed during an excused absence. The time allotted to make up the work shall be three (3) school days.

For incomplete work, an “I” is given. All incomplete grades must be removed during the first two weeks of the next grading period.

On regular school days, all teachers will be available to assist students needing extra help. Students should schedule an appointment with their teacher.

H. TESTING PROGRAM

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Summative assessments will be given in the spring of each year to measure student growth and college readiness. Quarterly Benchmark testing will take place to assess student proficiency of established standards.

All eleventh graders are required to take the PSAT test. This test is the official practice test for the SAT and a preliminary qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship contest. Select 10th graders will also be invited to participate based on previous PLAN test scores.

All students are required to take the ACT at least once before graduation. It is recommended that students take this test a minimum of three times. Students wishing to participate in dual enrollment classes must take the ACT prior to April of their sophomore year. MTCS will administer the ACT in the fall and spring of each year to students in grades 11-12 who choose to take it. There is also a fee for this exam.

Testing Sequence

7th Grade – Spring Summative Testing

8th Grade - Spring Summative Testing 9th Grade - Spring Summative Testing

10th Grade- Spring Summative Testing & Optional ACT

11th Grade- PSAT & ACT

12th Grade- ACT

I. RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT

1. Recognition of Achievement Each nine weeks MTCS publicly recognizes students for academic achievement.

Academic achievement is recognized with two honor rolls. The Principal’s List includes students that make all A’s. The Honor Roll includes the students that make just A’s and B’s.

In May, awards programs are held to honor students who have excelled throughout the year. Junior High and High School awards are given for individual courses. The Senior Scholarship program recognizes Seniors receiving college scholarships.

2. Opportunities for Achievement Students at MTCS have many chances to excel and to be recognized for

excellence. These include opportunities sponsored at the school, community, state, and national level:

Regional Honors Bands

Solo and Ensemble Festivals

Regional Math Contests

Mu Alpha Theta

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Mid-State Band

All-State Band

Regional Honors Choruses

TN Mid-State Honors Chorus

TN All-State Honors Chorus

Girls’ State

Boys’ State

Publication of Student Writing

Youth Leadership Rutherford

Senior Beta Club

Junior Beta Club

Student Councils

DAR Good Citizen Award

MTEMC Essay Contest National Merit Awards

MTCup Talent Showcase

Wendy’s Heisman Award

Student Internships

III. STUDENT CONDUCT

A. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT - Psalm 15

At Middle Tennessee Christian School, we seek to glorify God daily through our Mission, Training for Eternity. Student attitude and behavioral expectations are a significant part of this training. Each year, the Psalm 15 Pledge will be the first thing taught in the secondary school (grades 7-12). All students are expected to submit themselves to this code with a Christ-like attitude, memorize it (first Truth Token), and strive to follow the guidelines within it, as well as others found in the Holy Bible. This code of conduct serves as the MTCS definition of INTEGRITY.

Psalm 15

*I will lead a clean life.

*I will do what is right.

*I will speak the truth from my heart.

*I will not speak evil of others.

*I will not treat anyone badly.

*I will not participate in gossip.

*I will not admire bad people.

*I will honor those who fear God.

*I will stand by my word, even when it hurts.

*I will be fair and compassionate with money.

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MTCS administration expects students to honor the Psalm 15 code at all times, whether at school, home, or within the community. It remains in effect 24/7 365 days of the year. As a result, MTCS students are also accountable for actions and decisions made off campus and after school hours.

Serious consequences, including dismissal, will occur for violations of this code, regardless of the place or time the event occurs. This also includes, but is not limited to, texting and activity on personalized internet social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.

Violations include, but are not limited to:

1. Inappropriate language 2. Inappropriate pictures 3. Cyber-Bullying on personalized internet sites and/or cell phones.

The principal or designee reserves the right to determine all final interpretations of inappropriate conduct and enforcement of consequences.

Cheating - To protect individual academic growth and the academic integerity of our school, the giving or receiving of UNAUTHORIZED help on ANY class requirement or assignment without permission is forbidden. The Penalty for Cheating, regardless of the level of participation, for first time offenders will be addressed on classroom discipline level. For subsequent occurrences, students will receive a Dean of Students referral and administrative consequences.

B. DISCIPLINE

Discipline is the responsibility of students, parents, teachers, and administration at MTCS. Discipline includes instruction, modeling, guidance, correction, consequences, and counseling students concerning our conduct expectations.

Students and parents are expected to accept discipline with a positive attitude as a part of the learning process, deal with the situation honestly, support the MTCS faculty/administration (even at times when they may disagree with the specific resolution), make necessary corrections, and move forward.

Students who violate the code of conduct should expect correction, consequences, and guidance. Misconduct may result in one or more of the following consequences:

1. Administrative Conference 2. Restriction 3. Early Morning School (EMS) 4. 8th Period (After School) 5. Community Service

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6. Monetary Fines 7. In-school suspension (ISS)

a. When in ISS, students can receive 100% credit for work completed on time.

b. ISS requires up to a $60 fee 8. Out of school suspension (OSS)

a. When in OSS, students can receive no more than 50% credit for work or tests missed.

9. Probation 10. Restitution 11. Loss of re-enrollment privilege 12. Expulsion

C. SCHOOL WIDE DISCIPLINE SYSTEM

Classroom Teacher Discipline Steps

1. Warning

2. Educational Assignment – Parental Contact

3. Lunch Restriction - Parental Contact

4. Early Morning School - (7:00 – 7:30am) - Parent Verification

5. 8th Period (Wednesdays from 3:05 – 4:05 pm) - Parent Verification

6. Dean Referral - Parent Verification

Dean of Students Discipline Steps

1. R1 – 60 Minutes of Restriction during Non – Instructional time per week

2. R2 – 120 Minutes of Restriction during Non – Instructional time per week

3. R3 – 180 Minutes of Restriction during Non – Instructional per week

4. Community Service / Saturday School

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*Any referrals sent to the Dean past the fourth step are automatically sent to the Principal’s office*

*If a student does not complete his/her assigned hours he/she will serve additional consequences.

**All discipline starts over at the end of the semester**

Student Choices that could lead to a Teacher Classroom Discipline Step

● Failure to be on task ● Behavior that disrupts the educational setting ● Inappropriate language in class ● Cheating / Plagerism / Disguising someone else’ work as your own.

Automatic Dean Referrals are for actions such as but not limited to:

● Harassment / Hazing / Bullying (sexual, racial, ethnic, religious, disability)

● Cafeteria Disruption

● Public displays of affection (PDA) ● Inciting Conflict ● Inappropriate language outside of class ● Possession and/or use of tobacco

● Power Word Threats ● Vandalism (minor) ● Skipping Class / School

● Any student missing more than 10 minutes of instructional time will be considered to be skipping class. Students thought to be skipping class will have their name emailed to Donna Nobles asap

● Any student who leaves campus without administrative approval will receive administrative consequences including potential OSS.

Automatic Administration Referrals are for actions such as but not limited to: ● Refusal of Punishment ● Fighting or Physical Violence

● Vandalism (major) – Destruction of property and entering the school without permission

● Disrespectful Attitude – The student tends to verbally assault their victim by calling names, degrading, threatening, criticizing, berating, and humiliating.

● Pornography / Sexting ● Sexual Activity

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● Possession, distribution, sell, or under the influence of illegal or un-prescribed Drugs

● Possession, distribution, sell, or under the influence of alcohol. ● Possession of weapons on school property ● Theft

***Automatic administrative referral violations may lead to expulsion or loss of re-enrollment privilege.

***Principal or designee reserves right to administer consequences and punishments based on circumstances of specific situations or past record of student for offenses not listed.

***The principal or designee reserves the right to determine all final interpretations of inappropriate conduct and enforcement of consequences.

Fine Schedule

Parking Violations

Speeding/Reckless Driving Violations (includes behavior on

surrounding public streets)

Entering building without permission

Pranking

ISS

Confiscated Electronic Device

2nd Offense

1st Offense

1st Offense

1st Offense

1st Offense

3rd & Subsequent Offenses

$10.00

$25.00

$250.00

$50.00

Up to $60

$20

*All fines double after each offense.

D. INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

“If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” Matthew 18:15-16

Matthew 18 specifically addresses what should be done if a Christian has suffered an offense by another Christian. While not all disagreements are necessarily offenses in an institutional setting, MTCS does expect students, parents, faculty, and

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staff to follow the basic Matthew 18 principle of going first to the person with whom one disagrees. Parents and students should respect and work up the defined school chain of command (Teacher—Principal—President) when there is a need to bring issues of concern to school officials. This includes, but is not limited to, academic concerns. Parents should make an attempt to contact teachers to resolve academic issues before bringing the concern to the principal or guidance counselor.

Both during and after resolution of a conflict, it is the expected professional conduct of teachers, coaches, and administrators to maintain confidentiality and avoid gossip about the conflict with others. MTCS also expects students and parents to maintain confidentiality and avoid gossiping about conflicts. It is not appropriate for students, parents, faculty, or staff to publicize conflicts. The Matthew 18 principle helps us deal with important matters that affect the lives, well-being, and good names of students, parents, school employees, and the school as an institution.

E. VIOLENCE/THREATS/BULLYING/WEAPONS

MTCS WILL NOT TOLERATE VIOLATIONS IN THIS AREA 1. VIOLENCE: Any behavior or act that harms or threatens to harm another person. 2. THREATS/BULLYING: Any word or act that would lead a reasonable person to fear for his/her safety. This includes, but not limited to, physical and verbal bullying, name calling, and racial/sexual slurs. This also includes the use of threatening verbal or written “power words” including but not limited to: Gun / Shoot / Kill / Stab / Knife / Blow Up or any other threatening words the principal deems to be inappropriate. Whether joking around or not, there is NO EXCUSE. Students WILL RECEIVE AUTOMATIC ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL AND CONSEQUENCES for using these words.

3. WEAPONS: A student shall not possess any type of weapon at school. This would include, but not be limited to guns, ammunition, knives, blades, brass knuckles, other explosive devices including fireworks/stink-bombs, and any other item the principal determines to be a potential weapon.

4. DRUGS: The principal reserves the right to have any student drug tested at any time. Such tests will be scheduled at the principal’s discretion and paid for by the parent. The principal also reserves the right to invite the Rutherford County Sheriff and/or Murfreesboro City Police onto campus to search for illegal drugs and to apprehend violators.

F. PERSONAL APPEARANCE / DRESS CODE

Students are expected to be in their school uniform during all instructional times unless they have administrative permission.

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Students who are discovered to be out of dress code will be allowed to get into compliance by changing or having their parents bring them appropriate clothing. The student will be held out of class until parent brings appropriate clothing. All missed class time due to dress code violations will be unexcused.

To be safe, students should refrain from wearing any clothing they believe might be questionable.

UNIFORM GUIDELINES

7th

– 12th

Girls are required to purchase one White Knit Shirt (long or short sleeved) and one Plaid Kilt.

Required Items for Boys Parker Any

Vendor

White Pique Knit Shirt ✓

White Oxford Shirt ✓

Khaki Pants- Flat Front or Pleated.

Traditional Uniform Style similar to the style, cut, fabric, and

color (traditional khaki tan) of the Parker Uniform Khaki Pants.

No Cargo pants allowed.

✓ ✓

Belt- solid black or brown or woven leather with plain belt

buckle 4th

-12th

✓ ✓

Optional Items for Boys

Socks- Primarily solid colors of black, brown, white, grey, or

cougar orange may be worn. Regular cut, low-cut, athletic and

Elite style socks may be worn. No neon colors allowed.

✓ ✓

Black Pique Knit Shirt ✓

Orange Pique Knit Shirt ✓

Grey Cardigan ✓

Black V-Neck Sweater Vest ✓

Black Micro-fleece Jacket ✓

Grey Quarter Zip Sweatshirt ✓

Striped Tie or Bow Tie ✓

Girls can only purchase and wear the Girls White Oxford Blouse. Girls are not allowed to wear the Boys White

Oxford Shirt.

Required Items for Girls Parker Any

Vendor

White Feminine Knit Shirt (long or short sleeved) OR

White Pique Knit Shirt (long or short sleeved) ✓

Plaid Kilt

(There will be required designated skirt days.) ✓

Modesty Shorts (Black Only) or Tights/Leggings (black, grey, white or cougar ✓ ✓

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orange) must be worn with plaid kilt.

(Black Modesty Shorts must not extend below the hem)

Optional Items for Girls

Khaki Pants-Traditional Uniform Style similar to the style, cut, fabric, and color

(traditional khaki tan) of the Parker Uniform Khaki Pants. No skinny fit or tight

khaki pants.

✓ ✓

Socks- Primarily solid colors (black, brown, white, grey, or cougar orange) may

be worn. Regular cut, low-cut, athletic and Elite style socks may be worn. No

neon colors allowed.

✓ ✓

Black Feminine Knit Shirt (long or short sleeved)

Black Pique Knit Shirt (long or short sleeved) ✓

Orange Pique Knit Shirt (long or short sleeved) ✓

White Oxford Blouse ✓

Grey Cardigan ✓

Black V-Neck Sweater Vest ✓

Black Micro-fleece Jacket ✓

Gray Quarter Zip Sweatshirt ✓

Striped Tie or Bow Tie ✓

Plaid Headband ✓

Hair Ribbons- solid black, white, grey or cougar orange ✓ ✓

Plain Headbands- black, white, grey, cougar orange, or tortoise shell ✓ ✓

Boys are required to purchase one White Knit Shirt (long or short sleeved) and one White Oxford Shirt.

Outerwear (coats/jackets) for 7th

- 12th

Girls and Boys

After the school day begins, any outerwear worn in the school building must be one of the

designated Parker items.

Non-Parker outerwear can be worn outside the school building.

Collared shirts must be worn under outerwear.

Shoes for 7th

- 12th

Girls and Boys Parker Any

Vendor

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Shoes must be predominantly one color.

Predominant color may not be metallic, neon or sparkle.

Sandals may be worn if they have a back strap. Sandals must be

predominantly one color. (ex. Chacos, Tevas) No heels over 2

inches.

✓ ✓

Girls

Athletic Wear. No undergarments may show at any time including practice. No words allowed on pants/shorts seat. If shorts are shorter than basketball length then long compression shorts must be worn. Warm-up pants/sweat pants worn only after school.

Banquet Dress. Banquet dresses must meet stated standards established by the Banquet Committee. Students not adhering to the dress code established by the Banquet Committee will be refused entry into the Banquet and will not receive a refund.

Boys

● Tucked collared shirts with sleeves. ● Pants are to be uniform style regular fit / boot cut solid-colored khaki/ chino

material in the color of traditional khaki. ● No denim or material that has the appearance of denim. ● Belt required. ● Socks required, except with boat shoe loafers. ● Clean shaven and neatly groomed natural color hair. ● Hair must be off ears, eyebrows, and collar. ● Sideburns must be above earlobe. ● No excessively spiked hair or extreme hairstyles.

Athletic Wear. Shirts must remain on at all times including while running. Shirts may be sleeve-less but not cut on the sides. Warm-up pants/sweat pants may only be worn after school. No athletic hoodies allowed in the building, except on designated school spirit days.

Boys and Girls

Lanyards. MTCS issued student IDs are expected to be accessible at all times.

Accessories. ● No body piercings except for girls’ ears—which must not be excessive. ● No visible tattoos are allowed at any time including extra-curricular events. ● No hats are allowed to be worn in the building.

Special Dress Occasions. All students must own a white shirt, to be worn on special occasions. MTCS Administration reserves right to alter standard dress code at any time for special events. Students will be given ample notice of such events.

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Extra-Curricular Events. Students must continue to dress modestly at extra-curricular events and will be held accountable.

Administrative Jurisdiction. All questions and concerns relating to the appropriateness of dress and personal grooming at school shall be determined by MTCS Administration in its sole discretion. Any dress or personal grooming issues the administration deems to be disruptive to a Christian school environment will be addressed.

G. SERVICE PROGRAM

Requirements for grades 9-11 are (5) service hours per quarter. For Seniors, the requirement is (10) service hours per quarter. All service hours must be coordinated and approved through the Bible department. Each student’s Bible teacher will also serve as a mentor, assisting in arranging service projects and reflecting on experiences. The service component will count as 20% of the quarterly Bible grade. We expect all students to meet the stated service requirements.

H. TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY

MTCS Student Issued Technology Agreement 2016-2017

TERMS:

Students and parents will comply at all times with the MTCS Student Issued Technology

Agreement. Failure to comply may terminate the student’s rights of possession and/or

usage effective immediately. Upon termination, students must surrender the property to

MTCS. If not, the school shall be entitled to declare the student in default and will work

with the necessary parties to retrieve the property.

TITLE:

Legal title to the MTCS computers/iPads shall at all times remain with the school. The

right of possession and use is limited to and conditioned upon full and complete

compliance with this Agreement.

TERMS OF AGREEMENT:

The right to use and possession of the property terminates no later than the last day of the school year unless earlier terminated by the school or school system or upon the

student’s withdrawal from Middle Tennessee Christian School.

EQUIPMENT RETURN POLICY:

iPad must be returned at the end of use clean, 100% charged and powered down, with

Griffin Survivor case and Apple charger.

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APPROPRIATION:

Failure of a student to timely return the property and the continued use of it for nonschool purposes without the school or school system’s consent may be considered

unlawful appropriation of the school’s property.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR IN CASE OF LOSS, THEFT, OR DAMAGE:

- Students may NOT MODIFY, DELETE, or ADD TO any of the programs provided by

the school on the iPad.

- Students may not modify settings without permission including but not limited to

student profile and iTunes account.

- All repairs to the iPad must be made by the school’s Technology Department.

- In case of theft, vandalism, and other criminal acts, the student or parent MUST file a report to the school within 48 hours of the occurrence.

- Incidents happening off campus must be reported to the school by a parent.

- If the iPad is lost, students/parents are responsible to pay the fair market value to

replace the iPad.

- Students will be charged the full price of the iPad if deliberately damaged or

vandalized.

- Students may NOT deface the iPads in any way to include such things as applying

stickers, marking on the case, etching names, etc.

- Students are responsible for replacing broken accessories such as cases and

chargers with school approved equipment. (Cases must be the Griffin Survivor case

and chargers must be Apple products.)

INSURANCE:

Each iPad is school insured. Upon the first claim the cost of $100 must be covered by the parents. The second claim will be $250 covered by the parents. Finally, the third claim will result in replacement of the iPad’s full fair market value. In an effort to minimize damage, MTCS has provided a Griffin Survivor case for each iPad. Students are expected to have their iPad in this issued case at all times. Failure to have full case on iPad, which includes the protective screen cover, will void school insurance policy, and parents will be charged full repair fee.

In an effort to minimize damage, MTCS has provided a Griffin Survivor case for each

iPad. Students are expected to have their iPad in this issued case at all times. Failure to have full case on iPad, which includes the protective screen cover, will void school insurance policy, and parents will be charged full repair fee.

NO LOANING OR BORROWING IPADS:

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- Do NOT loan iPads to other students.

- Do NOT borrow an iPad from another student.

- Do NOT share passwords or usernames with others.

INTERNET SAFETY:

There are many sites on the Internet that can be potentially dangerous to minors. The

school’s filtering software attempts to block these sites while students are logged on to

the school system’s network. Students are in violation of this agreement if they access

inappropriate sites through the use of anonymous proxies. Internet activity and access

are monitored by the school. School also reserves the right to block any app not deemed educational or appropriate.

The school’s filtering software only works on the school network. Parents and

students are responsible for monitoring internet usage at home. Inappropriate

internet usage at school or home violates the Student Issued Technology

Agreement. Students are not allowed to erase internet history unless given

permission by an MTCS employee.

Students are not permitted to record, photograph, or video any teacher, staff, administrator or other students without expressed permission from all parties involved.

Misuse of technology in result in a demerit and possible loss of school issued iPad and/or loss of cell phone or other electronic device privileges.

I. PARENT/STUDENT ACKNOWDELGEMENT

All parents are expected to review this handbook with their children to ensure both parent and student fully understand and support the guidelines found within this handbook.