SCHOOL INFORMATION

NEW and RETURNING STUDENTS:

MAROON DAY SCHEDULE: Block 1 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:05 Block 3 - 9:10 a.m. - 10:45 Block 5 - 10:50 a.m. - 12:50 Block 7 - 12:55 p.m. - 2:35

GREY DAY SCHEDULE: Block 2 - 7:30 - 9:05 Block 4 - 9:10 - 10:45 Block 5 - 10:50 - 12:50 Block 6 - 12:55 - 2:35

 

ALL STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE THEIR SCHEDULE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.

IMPORTANT DATES

Open House - September 7

Holidays (No School)

Sept. 4 – Labor Day
Oct.2  – Fall Holiday
Oct. 27  – Fall Holiday
Nov. 22 – 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 22 – Jan. 9 – Winter Holidays
January 15 – Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday
February 19 – President’s Day
April 2 - 9 – Spring Break
March 25 and May 13 – Spring Holidays
May 28 – Memorial Day

Teacher Work Days (No School)

October 20
January 8
March 19

School Advisory Council
Meet monthly on the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m.:

September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10

Parent-Teacher-Student-Association
Meet monthly on the first Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6
January 10
February 7
March 7
April 11
May 2

Professional Development Days/ Early Release Days
Student Dismissal at 12:07 p.m.

September 21
October 26
November 9
January 25
February 22
April 26

Report Card Distribution Days October January April Mailed after June

Mid-term Progress Reports September November February April

 

SCHOOL HOURS
7:30 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. School supervision hours are 7:15 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. unless students are at a school-sponsored activity.

For School District of Palm Beach County
Student Code of Conduct responsibilities, refer to the
2004-2005 Secondary Students Rules and Regulations of Operation.

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PARENTS/GUARDIANS

PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION LOCATED IN
YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL AGENDA

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ATTENDANCE HOTLINE - 822-0200
Sixth Grade - Extension 8253
Seventh Grade - Extension 8254
Eighth Grade - Extension 8255

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Roosevelt Middle School has an attendance recorder that is active 24 hours a day. The attendance recorder phone number is 822-0200, Ext. 8253 (Sixth Grade); Ext. 8254 (Seventh Grade); or Ext. 8255 (Eighth Grade). The parent must call and excuse the absence by 8:00 a.m. the day following the absence. It will be to the student’s advantage for the parent or guardian to call the morning of the absence. This enables teachers to be notified and allows excused students to make-up assignments. If the parent/guardian fails to call by 8:00 a.m. the following day, the absence will be classified unexcused. An absence may only be excused within two weeks of the occurrence.

It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with his or her teachers to make up work.

Out-of-school suspensions are considered unexcused absences. Suspended students are permitted to make-up nine-week exams, semester exams and major projects. RMS allows suspended students to make up missed work to a grade of “D” in order to assist the student not to fail. It is, however, the student’s responsibility to complete the assignments and return them to the teachers within the allotted time.

ATTENDANCE - TARDY POLICY

Administrative detentions will be scheduled for students who have violated the tardy policy. Administrative detentions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, respectively, and the students’ parents/guardians will be responsible for arranging transportation. Any student assigned an administrative detention will not be allowed to take the after school activity bus home. Generally, administrative detentions will be assigned as a consequence for chronic tardies (five or more) to school in the mornings as well as chronic tardies (five or more) to class during the school day. However, if a student persists in arriving to school and/or to class tardy, an assignment to In-School-Suspension and “Parent Shadowing” shall result in accordance with the School District of Palm Beach County Matrix of Incidents and Actions.

Students must be in class and seated when the final bell rings at the beginning of each block. At the ringing of that bell, teachers lock their doors and any student not in class reports to a designated area where the student is supervised by a teacher. While there, students complete classwork, homework or other academic assignments. The only excused late arrivals to school are those attributed to District-provided transportation (bus and Tri-Rail) or documented medical appointments. Parents who transport children to school are responsible for arriving on time. In cases of emergency, when students arrive late, the parent must speak to an administrator regarding their child's admission to class.

BEEPERS/CELLULAR PHONES

Possession and use of beepers, wireless telephones and other electronic devices on school grounds is prohibited. These items will be confiscated.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS RULES AND REGULATIONS

RMS SCHOOL CALENDAR 2005-2006

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GRADES—DESCRIPTION AND DEFINITION

Roosevelt Middle School adheres to the Pupil Progression Plan of the School District of Palm Beach County. The grading system and interpretation of letter grades must be consistent with the grade scale identified in Florida Statue 232.2463.

A=Outstanding Progress - 100-90% (4 Quality Points)
B=Above Average Progress - 89-80% (3 Quality Points)
C=Average Progress - 79-70% (2 Quality Points)
D=Lowest Acceptable Progress - 69-60% (1 Quality Point)
F=Failing - Below 60% (0 Quality Points)

GRADES - NINE WEEK EXAMS

Students will receive a nine-week exam in each course that will count for 20% of their grade if the student has adhered to the Attendance Policy. If any student has been absent more than five days during the nine-week period the nine-weeks exam will count for 100% of the grade.

 

STUDENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION

Roosevelt Middle School is a closed campus and in order to further satisfy state and school board requirements for student supervision, it is mandatory that students wear their Roosevelt Identification Badges at all times when on campus.

• Identification Badges must be worn, in an appropriate fashion (clipped to collar, shirt pocket, etc.) at all times.
• Identification Badges are required in order to purchase lunch and ala carte items.
• Identification Badges must be presented in order to check out materials from the Media Center, purchase tickets to and attend special events and/or athletic activities, or participate in other events.
• Students must be wearing their Identification Badges in order to board their buses and/or Tri-Rail.
• There is a $5.00 fee to replace lost badges and a $0.25 fee to replace lost clips. Lost badges or clips must be replaced immediately through the Media Center.

Failure to wear an Identification Badge is a dress code violation with the following consequences:

1st Time - Warning
2nd Time - Phone call home
3rd Time – Detention

TEXTBOOKS

Students are held responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged textbooks that have been issued under their names. At the end of the academic year, the teacher will determine the condition of the text and assess a fee. No textbook will be issued to a student who owes for a textbook issued the previous year.

ACTIVITIES - ATHLETICS AND CLUBS

Roosevelt provides students with several teams including basketball, cheerleading, volleyball, softball, soccer, baseball, and track. Interest related clubs and activities include Math Counts, Student Council, Academic Games, D.A.R.E, National Junior Honor Society, S.E.C.M.E., Yearbook, Newspaper, Conflict Mediation, Kaleidoscope, Mangia Club , Stock Market Club, J.A.M.M Club, Cooking for Kids , Odyssey of The Mind, Marching Band, Drill Team, and After School Tutorial. These athletic activities and clubs may require adherence to academic/behavioral eligibility requirements.

LOCKS AND LOCKERS

Lockers are school property and are on loan to students for school use only. Students may not use their own locks on school lockers. Locks are rented for $5.00. Students will be issued a lock combination tag containing the lock number, the combination number, and the locker number. Students are prohibited from sharing lockers with other students for safety reasons. The lock on your locker must be kept locked when not in use. Students should not give their combinations to others for security reasons. RMS is not responsible for items stolen from lockers. The school reserves the right to open any locker should concerns for the health, safety, or welfare of a student arise.

S.T.E.P. (Students Together Exemplifying Pride) -

RMS' after school program will begin on Monday, August 16. S.T.E.P. offers a variety of high interest and quality activities that encourage healthy use of free time and improved school performance. If your child is interested in participating in one of the after school activities, please pick up your registration form in the main office as soon as possible.