Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
4545 Ammendale Road
Beltsville, Maryland 20705
http://www1.pgcps.org/martinlutherkingjr
301.572.0650 (Main Office)
240.297.6117 (Guidance Office)
301.572.0668 (Fax)
Robin J. Wiltison, Principal
Aaron Galie, Assistant Principal
Marvin Gilliard, Assistant Principal
Welcome to the 2015 – 2016 School Year
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, an exemplary school in Prince George’s County. As a staff, we support
the mission of Prince George’s County Public Schools, which is to ensure that all students acquire knowledge and develop
skills that will enable them to become productive citizens and lifetime learners. Strong instructional leadership, high
expectations and an emphasis on learning in a safe and orderly school environment characterize MLK. Teams of teachers
will closely monitor your academic progress and make appropriate instructional adjustments to your program. All
stakeholders, parents, students, and staff sign a Parent Agreement Form outlining expectations for attendance, behavior
and academics. It is our belief that each and every student who attends MLK has the potential to be successful if he or she
is committed to striving for academic excellence.
MLK parents are expected to be involved to a high degree in the academic progress of their children. A computerized
progress report and report card are sent home each quarter, giving parents an update on current academic progress in
each subject. Parent, student and teacher conferences are scheduled to discuss overall progress and to develop a plan of
action to be mutually implemented. Parents receive a weekly newsletter to apprise them of current events. Homework is
assigned on a nightly basis to reinforce the teaching and learning process. Students are required to use their agenda books
to record homework assignments and parents are expected to monitor progress on SchoolMax to ensure completion of
assignments.
It is our hope that your middle school experience will be a positive one. A strong academic focus, a commitment to
community service, and extracurricular enrichment activities will prepare you for the high school years to come. A shared
accountability between you, your parents and the MLK staff will guarantee your success. Our vision is reflected in our
school motto: “Success Today – Success Tomorrow.”
As a staff, we look forward to working with you in the 2015 - 2016 school year.
Middle School Program Features
● High expectations for student achievement
● An overall environment stressing disciplined behavior, regular attendance, and punctuality
● A clear sense of purpose and a high degree of parent and family involvement
● Parent involvement in the monitoring of homework assignments and academic progress
● Emphasis on excellence in reading, writing, mathematics, science, geography, history and world languages
● Critical-thinking skills emphasized throughout the curriculum
● Rigorous teaching of oral and written communication and study skills
● Latin exploration as related to root words and vocabulary development
● Latin I and II, Spanish I and II, and Algebra I are offered for high school credit
● Diverse literature is used as the background for reading, writing, vocabulary development and discussion
● Hands-on science with an emphasis on problem solving and a science fair project
● Use of maps, globes, related texts and materials
● Public speaking related to assigned research projects
● Creative arts classes provide students with an opportunity to pursue individual areas of interest
● Research skills are taught in grades 6, 7 and 8
● Computer labs with an emphasis on mathematics, science, writing and research skills
● Extra-curricular activities compliment academic studies and promote self-discipline and teamwork
The Board of Education of Prince George’s County does not discriminate on the
basis of age, race, color, religion, origin, sex, marital status, or disability.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Mission Statement
The mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School is to foster the growth of knowledge, skills, and personal
development enabling all students to achieve their potential. We will accomplish our mission by maintaining high
expectations, a positive and safe environment, effective home-school communication, and frequent assessment of
student progress. We share this responsibility with students and parents.
School Strategic Plan Long Range Goals
I.
Attendance:
Students will demonstrate significant progress toward
maintaining or exceeding MSDE standards of 94% or better in
attendance. Teachers will maintain a 95% or better attendance rate.
II.
Self-Management: Improved student self-management skills will result in a more
positive learning environment. Less than 5% of the student body
will be suspended. 50% of the student body will attain honor roll
status during the 2015 - 2016 school year.
III.
Competency:
Students will continue to meet or exceed the Proficient standard
on state assessments.
2016 - 2020 PGCPS Strategy Map
Vision:
PGCPS will be a GREAT school system recognized for providing education services which ensure that
every student in our diverse school district graduates ready for college and careers in a global society.
Mission: To provide a great education that empowers all students and contributes to thriving communities.
Goal:
Outstanding Academic Achievement for All Students
Emphasis on Literacy; Performance Management System of Accountability
1. Academic Excellence:
Emphasize Rigorous Literacy Instruction; Support Early Learning
Readiness; Establish College and Career Benchmarks; Embrace
Data Wise as a Continuous Systemic Improvement Approach;
Extend Specialty Programs
2. High Performing Workforce:
Optimize Recruitment, Retention, Hiring, and Succession
Planning; Align Staff Development to System Goals
3. Safe and Supportive Environments:
Promote Health & Wellness, Ensure Safe Environments; Improve Discipline
Management; Modernize Facilities and Technology; Develop and Improve
Policies and Procedures
4. Family and Community Engagement: Increase Family Engagement; Strengthen Business Partnerships
5. Organizational Effectiveness:
Improve Communications, Customer Service, and
Culture in Schools and Offices; Strengthen Strategic Focus;
Adopt and Embrace a Performance/Process Excellence Discipline;
Improve Program Prioritization and Accountability
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL
2015 – 2016 PROFESSIONAL and SUPPORT STAFF ASSIGNMENTS
Principal:
Assistant Principals:
Robin J. Wiltison
Aaron Galie - Grades 6 and 7
Marvin Gilliard - Grades 7 and 8
Mathematics
Catherine Abbott
Natalie Barnes
Celeste Kell
Zacharia Musong
Carolyn Sagosky
Ashanna Wong Wing
Language Arts
Megan Carter
William Lynch
Mary Ann Parkman
Cecelia Sawyer
Winsome Richards
Stacey Wages
World Languages
Judith Lambert-Winfield - Spanish
Jonathan Porter - Latin
Dale Williams – Spanish
Creative Arts
Jennifer Clontz - Instrumental Music
Courtney Frengel - Physical Education, Health
Otis Harris – Chorus, Piano Keyboarding
Monica Jenkins-Jackson - AVID
Stephanie Keeling - Physical Education, Health
Taylor Songer - Physical Education, Health
Dale Williams - Technology Integration
Social Studies
Colleen Raville
Agnes Slaugh
Anissa Stewart
Resource
Mussie Debessay
Patrick Drzemiecki
Sara Littlejohn
Elizabeth Mader
Thomas McAndrews
Kassandra Scallone
Helaine Scott
VACANT
VACANT
Science
Ailanna Baker
Jill Borbas
Elizabeth Butler
Vickie Johnson
I. Lucille Price
VACANT
Professional School Counselors
Tracey Goodridge: Team M - 6, Team L-7 - Last Names A - L
Verline Jackson: Team K - 8, Team L-7 - Last Names M - Z
ESOL: Taylor Tarter
Testing Coordinator: Alissa Dick
Psychologist: Sarah Regnell
Media Specialist: Mona Todras
Technology Coordinator: John Henrici
Speech: Paula Rivers
Support Staff
Office Manager: Denise E. Williams
Financial Secretary: Queen Bennett
Guidance Secretary: VACANT
ISSC, Peer Mediation: VACANT
Nurse: Khadijah Salim
Security Assistant: William Hughes
Itinerant Special Education Assistant: Carolyn Hendricks, Carol Petteway, Rebecca Thilza
AVID Coordinator: Monica Jenkins-Jackson
Paraprofessionals: David Costow, Shirley Jeffries,
Dedicated Aides: Marckita Barnett, Ebony Lincoln, Leena Parks, Diana Stoaks
Pupil Personnel Worker: VACANT
PBIS Coordinator: Sara Littlejohn
Renaissance Coordinator: Jennifer Clontz
Custodial Staff
Building Supervisor: Gary Butler
Night Supervisor: Wallace Henson
Building Engineer: Thomas Hodge
Day Cleaner: Shakiyl Burris
Night Cleaner: Anthony Jennings
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Cafeteria Staff
Christina Stotler, Manager
Maria Barahona
Piedad Blanco
Marilyn Hamma
Kathleen Renn
Sara Reyes-Ovando
Mindy Weiss-Weatherford
SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2015-2016
(as of 6.10.15)
AUGUST 10 – 12 - PROFESSIONAL DUTY DAYS FOR NEW TEACHERS
AUGUST 17 – 20 - PROFESSIONAL DUTY DAYS FOR ALL TEACHERS
AUGUST 24 – SYSTEMIC ORIENTATION DAY FOR NEW 6TH & 7TH GRADE MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS AND NEW 9TH GRADERS
AUGUST 25 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOLS FOR ALL STUDENTS
SEPTEMBER 7 – LABOR DAY (SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED)
SEPTEMBER 8 – MLK BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 14 – ROSH HASHANAH (SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED)
SEPTEMBER 23 - EID AL-ADHA AND YOM KIPPUR
OCTOBER 2 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY (SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS)
OCTOBER 16 – MSEA CONVENTION (SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS)
OCTOBER 30 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY – 2 HR. EARLY DISMISSAL FOR STUDENTS
OCTOBER 30 – END OF FIRST QUARTER (45 DAYS)
NOVEMBER 2 - GRADING/TEACHER PLANNING (SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS)
NOVEMBER 11 – PARENT AND TEACHER CONFERENCES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS)
NOVEMBER 16 - 20 - AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
NOVEMBER 25 - 27 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED)
DECEMBER 1 – TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN BEGINS
DECEMBER 9 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY – 2- HR. EARLY DISMISSAL FOR STUDENTS
DECEMBER 23 – 25 - WINTER BREAK – CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS (SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED)
DECEMBER 28 – 31 - WINTER BREAK (SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED)
JANUARY 1 – WINTER BREAK - NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY (SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED)
JANUARY 18 – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY (SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED)
JANUARY 21 – END OF SECOND QUARTER (45 DAYS)
JANUARY 22 – GRADING/TEACHER PLANNING (SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS)
FEBRUARY 12 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – (SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS)
FEBRUARY 15 – PRESIDENTS’ DAY (SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED)
MARCH 23 – END OF THIRD QUARTER (41 DAYS)
MARCH 24 – GRADING/TEACHER PLANNING (SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS)
MARCH 25 & 28 - EASTER HOLIDAY (SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED)
MARCH 29 – 31 - SPRING BREAK (SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS)
APRIL 1 & 4 – SPRING BREAK (SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR STUDENT AND TEACHERS)
APRIL 27 – SECRETARY APPRECIATION DAY
APRIL 26 – PRIMARY ELECTION DAY – SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED
MAY 2 - 6 – NATIONAL STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 30 – MEMORIAL DAY (SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED)
JUNE 3 – AWARDS ASSEMBLY, END OF THE YEAR DANCE, YEARBOOK SIGNING
JUNE 6, 7, 8 – MLK FINAL EXAMS
JUNE 13 – 2 - HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL FOR STUDENTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER)
JUNE 14 – LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS - 2- HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL END OF FOURTH QUARTER (49 DAYS)
JUNE 15 – LAST DAY FOR TEACHERS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER)
JUNE 15 - 17 & 20 - INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKE-UP DAYS - PLEASE PLAN VACATIONS ACCORDINGLY
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School “Dress For Success” Uniform Policy
Uniform dress is required to be worn by all students. All uniforms must be neat and clean. Students should practice good hygiene and take
pride in their appearance. Hair must be completely groomed prior to arrival at school. If a student is out of uniform, he/she will be sent to the
main office for administrative action. A parent or guardian will be required to bring the appropriate attire to school for the student. Violations to
the dress code will result in school disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Rights and Responsibilities. Students will wear the same
color shirt for three years. The school uniform program will accommodate students’ religious expression.
COMPLIANT
DRESS VIOLATIONS
Items listed below are in compliance with the mandatory uniform policy.
The policy is for all students.
Items listed below are in violation of the mandatory uniform policy.
Repeated violations will result in reassignment to another school.
The policy is for all students.
Shirts (SOLID color, polo, cotton, poly blend) NO OVERSIZED SHIRTS
6th grade – solid white
7th grade – solid royal blue
8th grade – solid red
Long or short sleeved collared, polo-style shirt with two or three clear,
appropriate colored buttons at the neck; WHITE UNDERSHIRTS ONLY
o Shirt must be tucked in securely
o MLK club/organization shirts are acceptable on designated days
Shirts
o May not have any colored piping, embroidery, designs, logos,
characters, names or numbers of any size other than school logo
o Sleeveless tops, fish net, crop tops, V-necks, halters, midriffs,
muscle, undershirts, and tee-shirts are not allowed
o Undershirts may not be colored; THEY MUST BE WHITE
o May not wear gym clothes under uniform
Other tops
o No oversize or hooded sweaters or sweatshirts; NO EXCEPTIONS
o Tops may not have a hood, zipper, designs, logos, characters,
names or numbers of any size, other than school logo
o Jackets and coats may not be worn in class and must be kept in
students’ lockers
Belts
o Belts may not contain stripes, additional colors, designer insignia,
characters, bottle caps, rhinestones, plastic, gel, eyelets, graphics,
patches, inappropriate language, graphics, names or numbers
o No LCD billboard or graphic belt buckles
Other tops (fitted sweater, sweatshirts only) NO OVERSIZED TOPS
o All sweaters, sweat shirts must be worn over the uniform shirt
o All sweaters, sweatshirts must match the uniform top in color
Belts (one color; SOLID black, or brown) BELTS ARE MANDATORY
o Leather, leather-like, or braided leather-like belt must be worn
through the loops and be buckled securely at the waist
o Belt buckles should be gold or silver toned
Uniform Shoes
o Dress shoes may be solid brown or black in color with matching
shoe laces
o Black tennis shoes/laces ONLY with minimal 2nd color or
insignias
o Shoes must be fully enclosed
o Boots may be worn during inclement weather and changed upon
arrival at school to the uniform shoe
Shoes
o All tennis shoes must be black; NO EXCEPTIONS
o Shoes should reflect minimal additional colors or insignias
o Winter boots, snow boots must be changed upon entering the
building
o No sandals, flip flops, open toe or open heel shoes
Pants
Pants (fitted, Docker style, cotton twill, front and back pockets)
NO OVERSIZED PANTS, NO CARGO PANTS WITH FRONT LEG, POCKETS,
NO TIGHT PANTS
o Khaki
o The cuffs of the pants should touch the tops of fully enclosed shoes
o Pants should not extend below the heel of the shoe
o Fitted pants are to be worn securely around the waist with a
belt through all loops
o May not fall below the waist, be baggy or sag, and may not contain
designer insignia, characters, names or numbers of any size
o Rubber bands, bandanas or add ons are not allowed
o Pants may not be rolled up or tucked into shoes or boots
o Pants may not be altered in any way that changes the intended
appearance (no cut pant legs)
o No form fitting/spandex, Capri, flared, skinny style, cut/torn, or
Cargo uniform pants. Jeans are not allowed.
Skirts will be determined on a case by case basis in order to accommodate
religious expression.
Socks (white, black, khaki)
o Socks must be worn daily
o Must be solid white, black or khaki in color
o Ankle length or above
Jewelry and accessories
o One necklace, must be tasteful and worn inside the shirt
o One watch
o Earrings (gold, silver tone stud or small hoops)
o One pocketbook; NO TOTEBAGS USED FOR BOOKS
o Lanyards for house keys must be worn inside the shirt
Skirts will not be authorized except on a case-by-case basis.
Socks and Hosiery
o Must be absent of characters multi-color print, designs, cutouts,
holes, characters, names, anything dangling or logos
o Socks must be worn daily
Jewelry and accessories
o No bracelets
o Authorized jewelry items may not be replicas of weapons or
contraband nor contain inappropriate language; NO ROSARY
BEAD NECKLACES
o No oversize necklaces or earrings; no visible lanyards
o No backpack style pocketbooks or bags allowed
Hair accessories
o Ungroomed hair is not an excuse for wearing head cover
o No bandanas, hats, scarves, do-rags, skull caps are allowed
Hair accessories
o Ribbons, barrettes, strings, headbands, scrunches/pony tail holders
are acceptable
Print Student Name
Signature
Date_______________
Print Parent/Guardian Name _
Signature
Date________________
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Bell Schedule
2015 – 2016
Minutes per class:
School Hours
9:10 am - 3:50 pm
Home Room
Mod 1
M-6
L-7
K-8
Mod 2
M-6
L-7 - CA
K-8
Mod 3
M-6
L7
K-8
Mod 4
M-6 – CA
L-7
K-8
2:37 – 2:42
Mod 5
M-6
L-7
K-8 – CA
1st Lunch
Team K-8
2nd Lunch
Team M-6, CA
3rd Lunch
Team L-7
64 min
55 min
48 min
52 min
40 min
52 min
1 Hour Early
Close
40 min
2 Hour Early
Close
28 min
3 Hour Early
Close
Master
SSA
Activity Day
1 Hour Delay
2 Hour Delay
9:10 – 9:30
9:10 – 9:30
9:30 – 10:15
9:10 – 9:30
2:30 – 3:50
9:10 – 9:30
9:10 – 9:30
9:10 – 9:30
9:10 – 9:30
9:10 – 9:30
9:30 – 10:34
9:30 – 10:34
9:30 – 10:34
10:15 – 11:10
10:15 – 11:10
10:15 – 11:10
9:30 – 10:18
9:30 – 10:18
9:30 – 10:18
10:30 – 11:22 11:30 – 12:10
10:30 – 11:22 11:30 – 12:10
10:30 – 11:22 11:30 – 12:10
9:30 – 10:22
9:30 – 10:22
9:30 – 10:22
9:30 – 10:10
9:30 – 10:10
9:30 – 10:10
9:30 – 9:58
9:30 – 9:58
9:30 – 9:58
10:37 – 11:41
10:37 – 11:41
11:19 – 12:23
11:13 – 12:08
11:13 – 12:08
11:55 – 12:50
10:21 – 11:09
10:21 – 11:09
11:03 – 11:51
11:25 – 12:17 12:13 – 12:53
11:25 – 12:17 12:13 – 12:53
12:07 – 12:59 12:55 – 1:35
10:25 – 11:17
10:25 – 11:17
11:07 – 11:59
10:13 – 10:53
10:13 – 10:53
10:55 – 11:35
10:01 – 10:29
10:01 – 10:29
10:43 – 11:11
12:26 – 1:30
11:44 – 12:48
12:26 – 1:30
12:53 – 1:48
12:11 – 1:06
12:53 – 1:48
11:54 – 12:42
11:12 – 12:00
11:54 – 12:42
1:02 – 1:54
12:20 – 1:12
1:02 – 1:54
1:38 – 2:18
12:56 – 1:36
1:38 – 2:18
12:02 – 12:54
11:20 – 12:12
12:02 – 12:54
11:38 – 12:18
10:56 – 11:36
11:38 – 12:18
11:14 – 11:42
10:32 – 11:00
11:14 – 11:42
1:33 – 2:37
1:33 – 2:37
1:33 – 2:37
Lockers
1:51 – 2:46
1:51 – 2:46
1:51 – 2:46
Lockers
12:45 – 1:33
12:45 – 1:33
12:45 – 1:33
Lockers
1:57 – 2:49
1:57 – 2:49
1:57 – 2:49
Lockers
2:21 – 3:01
2:21 – 3:01
2:21 – 3:01
Lockers
12:57 – 1:49
12:57 – 1:49
12:57 – 1:49
Lockers
12:21 – 1:01
12:21 – 1:01
12:21 – 1:01
Lockers
11:45 – 12:13
11:45 – 12:13
11:45 – 12:13
Lockers
2:42 – 3:50
2:42 – 3:50
2:42 – 3:50
2:51 – 3:50
2:51 – 3:50
2:51 – 3:50
1:38 – 2:30
1:38 – 2:30
1:38 – 2:30
2:54 – 3:50
2:54 – 3:50
2:54 – 3:50
3:06 – 3:50
3:06 – 3:50
3:06 – 3:50
1:54 – 2:50
1:54 – 2:50
1:54 – 2:50
1:06 – 1:50
1:06 – 1:50
1:06 – 1:50
12:18 – 12:50
12:18 – 12:50
12:18 – 12:50
10:39 – 11:09
11:15 – 11:45
10:23 – 10:53
11:27 – 11:57 12:15 – 12:45
10:27 – 10:57
10:15 – 10:45
10:03 – 10:33
11:46 – 12:16
12:13 – 12:43
11:14 – 11:44
12:22 – 12:52
12:58 – 1:28
11:22 – 11:52
10:58 – 11:28
10:34 – 11:04
12:53 – 1:23
1:11 – 1:41
12:05 – 12:35
1:17 – 1:47
1:41 – 2:11
12:17 – 12:47
11:41 – 12:11
11:05 – 11:35
3 minutes transition time between classes; 5 minutes transition time before and 10 minutes after lunches; 5 minutes for lockers before Mod 5; 4 minutes for dismissal in Mod 5
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ESOL
206A
COMPUTER LAB
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GRADE 6
Subject
English
Language Arts
Math 6
Science
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
1st Quarter
Establish rituals and routines
Model reading strategies
Utilize classroom libraries
Close reading/literary analysis
Develop content ideas
PCR - analytic essays
Read narratives: memoir, biographies, fiction
Objective summaries
Establish mood, author’s purpose, setting, plot
Poetry
Grammar skills
3rd Quarter
Read a variety of information text
for close reads
PCRs - developing
arguments/claims using multiple
sources
Grammar
Purposeful use of language
Read a variety of narrative text
Continued for close read
Poetry continued
Develop content ideas
Objective summaries
Purposeful use of language
Express ideas to inform
PCRs on Narrative writing
Revising and editing Organizational
patterns
Purposeful use of language
Grammar skills
Unit 1: The Number System
Unit 2: Ratios and Proportional Reasoning
Apply and extend previous understandings of
numbers to the system of rational numbers
Understand ratio concepts and use ratio
reasoning to solve problems
Apply and extend previous understandings of
multiplication and division to divide fractions by
fractions
Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find
common factors and multiples
Unit 3: Expressions and
Equations
Apply and extend previous
understanding of arithmetic to
algebraic expressions
Reason about and solve onevariable equations and inequalities
Represent and analyze quantitative
relationships between dependent and
independent variables
Understanding Science:
Understanding Energy:
Branches, Scientific Inquiry, Scientific Method,
Measurement and Scientific Tools, Scientific
Theory and Law
Forms of Energy and Transformations,
Electric Charge and Electric Forces, Electric
Currents and Circuits, Magnets and Magnetic
Forces, Making Magnets with Electric
Currents, Waves, Light and Sound
Understanding Matter:
Social Studies
2nd Quarter
Earth and Geological Changes:
States of Matter, Changes in State, Classifying
Matter, Physical and Chemical Properties,
Physical and Chemical Changes.
Science Fair Project
Unit One: Foundations of Geography
The Tools of Geography
Unit Two: An Introduction to the United
States of America and Canada
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Rocks and Rock Cycle: Igneous,
Sedimentary and Metamorphic
Rocks, Plate Tectonics, Continental
Drift, Earthquakes and Volcanoes,
Weathering and Soil, Earth in Space:
The Sun-Earth-Moon System, The
Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, and
the Universe.
Unit 3: Economics and Trade in
Central America and the Caribbean
4th Quarter
Read a variety of drama and folklore:
Folktales, tall tales, myths, and fables
Grammar Skills
Purposeful use of language
Unit 4: Geometry
Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving
area, surface area, and volume
Unit 5: Statistics
Develop understanding of statistical variability
Summarize and describe distributions
Exploring Ecology:
The Environment and Change Over Time: Fossil
Evidence of Evolution, Natural Selection, Biomes and
Ecosystems: Land Biomes and Aquatic Ecosystems,
How Ecosystems Change, Interactions of Life:
Relationship within Ecosystems, Matter and Energy in
Ecosystems, Natural Resources: Renewable Energy
Resources, Air Land and Water Resources.
Unit 4: Civic and Political Institutions Participation
and Deliberation Processes, Rules, and Laws
GRADE 7
Subject
English
Language Arts
Math 7
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3nd Quarter
Close reading: literary analysis], inference,
central ideas summarizing
Read a variety of informational textPCRs - Prose Constructed Response
Reading of narrative text and poetry
close reads
analytic essays
continued
PCRs- developing arguments/claims
Objective summaries
PCRs on literary analysis
through multiple sources
Reading narratives: biographies, memoirs,
Objective summaries
Persuasive writing argument/counter
fiction
argument
Establish setting and mood effect on plot
Poetry
Unit 1: Ratios and Proportional
Reasoning
Unit 2: Operations with Rational
Numbers (Continued)
Analyze proportional relationships and
use them to solve real-world and
mathematical problems
Unit 3: Expressions and Equations
Unit 2: Operations with Rational
Numbers
Apply and extend previous understandings of
operations with fractions to add, subtract,
multiply, and divide rational numbers
Scientific Explanations:
Understanding Science, Measurement and
Scientific Tools
Science
Interactions of Matter: Substances and
Mixtures, Structure of Atoms, Periodic Table,
Metals, Non-Metals and Metalloids
Use properties of operations to generate
equivalent expressions
Solve real-life and mathematical problems
using numerical and algebraic expressions
and equations
Exploring Life:
Characteristics of Life, Classifying
Organisms, Exploring Life, Plant Diversity:
Seed and Seedless Plants, Animal
Diversity: Invertebrate Phyla and Phylum
Chordata, Animal Structure and Function:
Support, Control and Movement, Circulation
and Gas Exchange, Digestion and
Excretion
Geography, land and water forms, study skills,
organizational skills, critical thinking skills
Southwest Asia & Africa
Solve real-life and mathematical
problems involving angle measure,
area, surface area, and volume
Unit 5: Statistics and Probability
Use random sampling to draw inferences
about a population
Draw, construct, and describe
geometrical figures and describe the
relationships between them
Investigate chance processes and develop,
use, and evaluate probability models
Life Structures and Function:
Cell Structure and Function: Cells, Life
and Energy, Moving Cellular Material,
From a Cell to an Organism: Cell Cycle
and Cell Division, Levels of
Organization, Reproduction of
Organisms: Sexual Reproduction and
Meiosis, Asexual Reproduction
Human Body Systems:
Transport and Defense, Structure, Movement
and Control, Reproduction and Development,
Immunity and Diseases: Immune System
and Staying Healthy
East & South Asia; civilizations,
culture, physical geography
10
Read a variety of drama and folklore:
Folktales, myths, tall tales, and legends
Unit 4: Geometry
Science Fair Project
World Cultures
and Geography
4th Quarter
From Bacteria to Plants:
Matter and Energy in the Environment:
Abiotic Factors, Cycles of Matter, Energy in
Ecosystems, Environmental Impacts: People
and the Environment, Impacts on the Land,
Water and Atmosphere
European civilizations & physical geography
& Australia civilizations, culture, physical
geography
GRADE 8
Subject
English
Language Arts
Algebra 1
Math 8
1st Quarter
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
2nd Quarter
Autobiography, biography, analogies
PCRs on literary analysis using multiple
sources
Objective summaries
Science
Building vocabulary, grammar, writing to
develop arguments/claims in
informational text PARCC preparation
Drama, myths, legends, folktales, building vocabulary,
language usage skills, writing reports, creative writing,
grammar, research, novel choice
Unit 2: Linear and Exponential
Functions (Continued)
Unit 4: Expressions and Equations
Unit 5: Quadratic Functions and Modeling
Interpret the structure of expressions
Perform arithmetic operations on
polynomials
Create equations that describe numbers
or relationships
Solve equations and inequalities in one
variable
Interpret the functions that arise in applications in terms of
context
Focus on quadratic functions
Compare with linear and exponential functions
Unit 5: Equations
Understand the connections between
proportional relationships, lines, and linear
equations
Analyze and solve linear equations and
pairs of simultaneous linear equations
Unit 6: Bivariate Data
Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data
Life Structures and Function:
Life Changes and Interactions:
Exploring the Universe:
Cell Structure and Function: Cells, Life and
Energy, Moving Cellular Material, From a
Cell to an Organism: Cell Cycle and Cell
Division, Levels of Organization,
Reproduction of Organisms: Sexual
Reproduction and Meiosis, Asexual
Reproduction
Inheritance and Traits, Adaptations and
Species, Interactions with Ecosystems:
Energy and Matter, Humans and Ecosystems
Sun-Earth-Moon System: Earth’s Motion, Earth’s Moon,
Eclipses and Tides, Solar System: Structure of the Solar
System, Inner and Outer Planets, Dwarf Planets and Other
Objects, Stars and Galaxies
American Revolution, Constitution
Early National Period, Westward Expansion,
Industrial Revolution, Jackson Era, Research
Paper
Understand the concept of a function and
use function notation
Unit 1: Rational and Irrational Numbers
Know that there are numbers that are not
rational, and approximate them by rational
numbers
Understand and apply the Pythagorean
Theorem
Square and cube roots
Unit 3: Geometry
Understand congruence and similarity
using physical models, transparencies,
or geometry software
Solve real-world and mathematical
problems involving volume of cylinders,
cones, and spheres
Unit 2: Exponents
Work with radicals and integer exponents
Unit 4: Functions
Define, evaluate, and compare
functions
Use functions to model relationships
between quantities
Scientific Inquiry and Tools
Matter Properties and Changes
Thermal Energy and Changes in Matter,
Elements and Chemical Bonds, Chemical
Reactions and Equations, Mixtures and Solubility,
Acid-Base Solution
Native Americans, Exploration, Colonization
4th Quarter
Short stories, poetry, writing to express
personal ideas, reading to be informed,
proofreading skills, SAT skills/analogies
PCRs on analytic essays
Unit 1: Linear and Exponential Expressions,
Equations, and Inequalities
Interpret the structure of expressions
Create linear equations and inequalities that
describe numbers or relationships
Solve equations and inequalities in one variable
Unit 2: Linear and Exponential Functions
Represent and solve equations and inequalities
graphically
Scientific Problem Solving:
3rd Quarter
Interpret functions that arise in
applications in terms of contexts
Interpret linear models
Unit 3: Descriptive Statistics
Data represented by single count or
measurement variables
Two categorical and quantitative variables
United States
History
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Earth’s Atmosphere:
Weather and Climate, Clues to the Earth’s Past: Fossils,
Relative-Age Dating, Absolute-Age Dating
African American Experience in the North and South,
Reforms and Sectionalism, Abolitionist Movement, Civil War,
Reconstruction to 1900
Subject
Creative Arts
1st Quarter
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
2nd Quarter
Subject
1st Quarter
Technology
Integration
Students will learn the basic operations of Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint, Inspiration, Publisher, Excel,
Blackboard, Internet Explorer and Mavis Beacon Typing
Software Program in order to apply the technology skills
to the curriculum through a series of project-based
lessons with clear goals and performance based
objectives.
Repeated each quarter
Repeated each quarter
Physical
Education
Lockers, rules, gym suits; recreational games;
volleyball, fitness circuits, fitness testing, pacer run, flag
football, badminton and softball
Lockers, rules, gym suits; recreational activities:
team handball, basketball skills, fitness testing,
fitness circuits, table tennis
Lockers, rules, gym suits; recreational activities and
games: table tennis, pickle ball, basketball skills,
fitness testing, badminton
Repeated each quarter
Repeated each quarter
Repeated each quarter
Repeated each semester
Repeated each semester
Repeated each semester
Students who complete the World Languages
Level I class must take the County Assessment
and pass in order to receive high school credit;
homework practice is mandatory
Repeated each semester
Repeated each semester
Continue with techniques and songs for Festival
Continue techniques, acoustics, intervals, continue
Festival selections and Spring Concert songs
Musical production, continue with techniques, review year of theory,
Spring Concert, Awards Program Performance
Repeated each quarter
Repeated each quarter
Health
Introduction
To
Latin and Spanish
Latin 1, 2
Spanish 1, 2
Chorus
Rules, procedures, multiple intelligences and learning
styles, communication skills, body systems; functions,
substance abuse, family llfe/ human sexuality ,fitness
and nutrition
Read cultural information in order to compare and
contrast cultural differences; practice grammar in the
form of written exercises; group projects; oral
presentations; PowerPoint presentations. This course
provides constant opportunities to explore the 5 Cs of
world language education-Communication, Culture,
Communities, Connections and Comparisons.
Students will use preexisting skills in reading, listening,
speaking and writing to communicate and interpret with
the teacher and others; students will explore careers
which use the target language, exchange ideas and
make cultural connections. This course provides
constant opportunities to explore the 5 Cs of world
language education-Communication, Culture,
Communities, Connections and Comparisons.
Vocal techniques, sound production, performance
techniques, songs for winter concert, Honors Chorus
auditions, voice evaluations, simple choreography,
sight-reading
General Music
BCR's w/composers, entertainers and time periods of
music, musical terms (vocabulary, SAT words); musical
notation, musical styles, musicals, singing and recorder
Repeated each quarter
Instrumental
Music
Review of previous concepts, scale studies,
establishment of practice routine, how to effectively
practice; instrument care and maintenance, beginnings
of aural development; preparation of concert literature
Continuation of scale studies, development of
critical listening skills and continued preparation
for concert
Keyboard
Receive instruction on piano methods, theory,
performance, technique, sight-reading, and artistry
concepts.
Repeated each quarter
Final festival preparation, continuation of scales,
continuation of critical listening development
Repeated each quarter
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Repeated each quarter
Lockers, rules, gym suits; recreational activities: softball, soccer
outdoors, handball, fitness testing; close out activities
Auditions for next year, awards program, continuation of scales,
continuation of critical listening development
Repeated each quarter
King Principles
Rules
Be Respectful
Consider thoughts,
feelings and
possessions of others
Be Responsible
Take care of self and
others
Bus
Cafeteria
*Follow the directions
of the bus driver
*Use quiet voices
*Accept consequences
without arguing or
complaining
*Use inside voices
*Use good table
manners
*Follow directions the
first time
*Take pride in your area
*Use quiet voices
and limit noise at
lockers and in the
hallways
*Listen for afternoon
bus notifications
*Leave class only
when your bus is
called
*Clean up after yourself
*Follow the directions
of cafeteria staff
*Walk and talk
*Keep clipboard or
pass visible at all
times
*Limit time in halls
*Keep hands, feet and
objects to oneself
*Stay at assigned
tables
*Enter and eat in an
orderly fashion
*Enter with class, sit at
table, wait in line
quietly when called
*Stay to the right
*Use lockers at the
designated times
*Use materials
appropriately
*Follow safety
procedures
*Sit in assigned seat
*Arrive early to bus
stop
*Have all of your school
supplies and lunch
with you
*Dress in required
uniform.
*Have PIN number,
money or lunch when
you enter the MPR
*Get needed utensils
while in line
*Move directly to
class without
lingering
*Bring all required
materials
*Have your
schedule and
agenda book with
you
Be Safe
Maintain a safe and
orderly environment at
all times
Be Ready
Preparation helps you
feel confident
Hallway
Classroom
*Raise your hand
and wait to be
recognized
*Use encouraging,
polite and kind
words
*Complete assigned
work
*Follow directions of
staff member(s)
*Arrive on time
*Start work in a
timely manner
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Outside Areas
Restrooms
*Stay on sidewalks
*Remember other
classes are
in session
*Respect privacy
*Use quiet voices
*Keep restrooms clean;
no vandalism
*Listen and watch
*Applaud politely
*Treat presenters with
respect
*No booing, ever
*Use restrooms
appropriately
*No loitering
*Report vandalism
*Stay with your teacher and
class
*Enter/Exit through
designated doors
*Stay in designated
areas
*Use proper hygiene
*Wash hands with soap
and water
*Stay in assigned seat
*Walk and talk
*Bring everything
you need to class
*Line up at
appropriate doors
*Keep pass visible
*Look for the signal to start
and become quiet
*Follow staff
directions
*Use designated
doors
Assembly
A Year in Progress
Class
PR
RC
PR
RC
PR
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Creative Arts
Creative Arts
Grade Point Average
1st Quarter
3rd Quarter
I did well in
I did well in
I‘d like to do better in
I’d like to do better in
One way I can do better is by
One way I can do better is by
2nd Quarter
4th Quarter
I did well in
I did well in
I’d like to do better in
I’d like to do better in
One way I can do better is by
One way I can do better is by
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RC
PR
RC
Student Performance Record
Name:_ ______________________________
English/Language Arts Teacher:_______________
Grade:________________
Math Teacher:_____________
Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Scores
Lexile
August 2015
January 2016
April 2016
1600
1550
1500
1450
1400
1350
1300
1250
1200
1150
1100
1050
1000
950
900
850
800
750
700
650
600
550
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
Directions: Write your SRI score at the top of each column. Create a bar graph to display your score,
shading the entire column. Proficiency levels and scores will be explained by your teacher.
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Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI) and MSA Science Scores
Date
#1
#2
#3
SMI Score and
Performance
Level
Performance Levels by Grade
Grade Below Basic
6
EM400-700
Basic
705-865
Proficient
870-1125
7
EM400-770
775-945
950-1175
8
EM400-850
855-1045
1050-1275
Notes about my math skills:
MSA Science Scores
MSA Science 2015 Score:
MSA Science 2015 Proficiency Level:
MSA Science Proficiency Cut-Offs:
5th Grade MSA Science Score
8th Grade MSA Science Score
Proficient=391
Proficient=387
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Advance=467
Advance=478
Advanced
1130 and
ABOVE
1180 and
ABOVE
1280 and
ABOVE
Science Lab Safety Contract
Keep this contract in your science notebook at all times.
Following safe procedures is very important in any laboratory situation. It is especially important in a science lab because
open flames, flammable materials, harmful chemicals, and caustic chemicals (those that seriously burn the skin) are often
present. Keep in mind that some of the equipment you will be using is very expensive. Following is a list of some of the
more important safety instructions. Additional safety instructions will be given for each lab.
1. Read and follow directions carefully: note any special warnings. Lab partners should double-check each other
2. Double-check labels to make sure you are using the correct chemical.
3. Wear goggles when indicated; always wear goggles when using alcohol burners, acids, or bases. No exceptions to
this rule!
4. Pour acid into water, never water into acid.
5. Dispose of materials as indicated in the lab. Certain chemicals may be poured into the sink with the cold water
running. Other circumstances require that special containers be used for chemical disposal.
6. Accidents do happen. Report accidents and broken equipment immediately. Place broken glassware in the proper
container, never in the trash. (Ask your teacher for a broom and a dustpan.)
7. Report any chemical spills immediately.
8. When using an alcohol burner, light only when ready to begin the experiment and extinguish as soon as experiment is
completed. Replace cap. Students are not to refill alcohol burners. Always take extra care around an open flame.
9. Keep your working area free of unnecessary materials.
10. When heating a test tube, hold it tilted and point it away from other students.
11. Learn where the safety equipment (fire blanket, extinguishers and eyewash station) is located and learn how to use it.
12. Do not perform experiments that you have designed before first obtaining the authorization of the teacher.
13. Do not handle the chemicals in the stockroom and classroom without the supervision of the teacher.
14. Never eat or drink anything during lab; some of the chemicals you will be using may be harmful.
15. Clean your work area with a damp paper towel after returning equipment to its proper place. If you have been
handling chemicals, wash your hands before leaving the science room.
16. Behavior in a laboratory situation should be appropriate at all times. Inappropriate behavior will result in loss of
laboratory privileges for a specified length of time. You are graded on your work during lab and on your lab reports.
Loss of lab privileges will result in a lower grade.
CONTRACT: I AGREE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE RULES DURING LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS FOR MY OWN
SAFETY AND FOR THE SAFETY OF MY CLASSMATES. I REALIZE THAT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS OF THE RULES
WILL RESULT IN MY NOT BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN LAB EXERCISES.
Student Signature: ________________________________________Date: _______________
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Internet Acceptable Use Agreement
Dear Parents and Students,
Internet access is available to students and teachers at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School. We believe that the Internet offers
vast, diverse, and unique resources to both students and teachers. Our goal in providing this service is to promote educational
excellence in schools by facilitating resource sharing, innovation and communication. The Internet is an electronic highway
connecting thousands of computers all over the world and millions of subscribers. With Internet access comes the availability of
materials that may not be considered of educational value in the context of the school setting. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle has
taken precautions to restrict access to objectionable materials but an industrious user may discover inappropriate information. We
firmly believe that the valuable information and interaction available on this worldwide network far outweighs the possibility that
users may procure material that is not consistent with the educational goals of the county. Therefore, please read carefully the
guidelines below before signing the Internet Use Agreement:
1. Acceptable Use - The use of the Internet must be in support of education and research consistent with the educational
objectives of the Prince George's County Public School System.
2. Privileges - The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of those
privileges.
3. Network Etiquette - Students must use appropriate language and must not reveal their personal address/phone numbers or
those of others.
4. Security - If a student feels there is a potential security problem on the Internet or with any other computer equipment they are
to notify a staff member immediately. Attempts to access the Internet without the permission of a staff member or by using
someone else's password may result in the loss of privileges.
5. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy the data or equipment of another user, or by the deliberate
installation of a computer virus. Vandalism will result in the cancellation of privileges.
Student Agreement:
I understand and will abide by the above Internet Acceptable Use Agreement. I further understand that any violation of the
regulations may result in my Internet/Computer Work Station access privileges being revoked and additional school disciplinary
action may be taken. I understand that the Student Rights and Responsibilities (Code of Conduct) is in force and applicable to my
use of the Internet/Computer Work Station.
Student's Full Name __________________________________________________
Student Signature ____________________________________________________
Date________________ Grade _____
Homeroom _____________________
Parent or Guardian Agreement:
As the parent or guardian of _____________________________________, I have read the Internet Acceptable Use Agreement. I
understand that this access is designed for educational purpose. I recognize that it is impossible for the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Middle School staff to restrict access to all controversial materials and I will not hold them responsible for inappropriate materials
acquired on the network. I accept full responsibility for supervision if and when my child's use is not in a school setting. I
understand that the Student Rights and Responsibilities (Code of Conduct) is in force and applicable to my child's use of the
Internet/Computer Work Station. I hereby give permission for my child to use the Internet/Computer Work Station and will support
the rules and regulations pertaining to its use.
Parent or Guardian's Name ______________________________________________
Parent or Guardian's Signature _________________________________________
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Date _________________________
Library Media Center Student Use and Responsibilities Agreement
STUDENT USE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In order to use the resources of the library media center, I agree to abide by all
library regulations including, but not limited to:
● I agree to return all library materials that are entrusted to me and I will make every effort to return them by the date they
are due.
● If borrowed materials are lost or damaged while in my care, I agree to pay for the current replacement cost of the item.
● I understand that I am responsible for all materials borrowed from the media center.
PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Parents/Guardians have the responsibility to monitor their own children's access to library materials.
● By signing as the parent/guardian on this application, you are agreeing to be responsible for all the overdue fines and
replacement costs of any lost or damaged materials.
● At Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, we strive to develop life-long learners in our students. If you notice your child is
bringing home materials at an inappropriate level of difficulty, please discuss this with your child.
● Please review this form with your child, then sign the bottom portion. Your signature indicates that you understand the
policies of the library media center and that your child has permission to check out books from the library.
● Students will not be able to check out books from the library without a signed permission form.
MATERIAL CHECK OUT POLICIES:
● Students must have a signed and returned permission form in order to check out library books.
● Students may check out two books at a time for a period of two weeks only, with an option to extend their due dates by
renewing these books through the Library Media Specialist.
● Overdue notices will be provided to and students weekly.
● Students are responsible for paying for lost or damaged library books. If a student owes a book or overdue fines to the
library, they may be denied participation in an activity until the obligation has been paid.
● Students who lose or damage books beyond repair will be charged the current replacement cost of the book.
● One renewal is permitted on most library materials.
● According to Prince George’s County Schools Administrative Procedure 6161.1 if the financial obligation has not been
satisfied or arrangements made with the principal by the beginning of the next school year, the student may not participate
in non-educational extra-curricular activities until the financial obligation has been met.
● Students who habitually lose books and do not pay for them will be limited to using books only in the media center.
● When you sign this permission form you agree to be responsible, along with your child, for all materials borrowed.
Student’s Name:___________________________________
Grade:_______
Homeroom Teacher:________________________________
Student’s Signature: _______________________________
Date ______________
Phone Number:________________________
Parent’s Signature: _______________________________
Date ______________
Phone Number:________________________
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Homeroom __________
PROGRESS AND REPORT CARD RELEASE DATES
IMPORTANT: Please mark the following dates on your family calendar:
First Quarter Progress Report Release
End of First Quarter (45 Days)
First Quarter Report Card Release
October 30, 2015
Second Quarter Progress Report Release
End of Second Quarter (45 Days)
Second Quarter Report Card Release
January 21, 2016
Third Quarter Progress Report Release
End of Third Quarter (41 Days)
Third Quarter Report Card Release
March 23, 2016
Fourth Quarter Progress Report Release
End of Fourth Quarter (47 Days)
Report Cards Mailed Home
June 14, 2016
Dates reflect the original schedule if there are no make-up days required for inclement weather.
It is the parents’ responsibility to monitor the timeline for the release of progress
reports and report cards. A hard copy of all progress reports and report cards will
be provided to the students and grades will appear in SchoolMax. Parents are
expected to closely monitor student grades and progress in SchoolMax. Concerns
about academic progress or grades earned below a “C” should be addressed with
the teacher. Alternatively, you may call the guidance office and schedule a
conference with your child’s team of teachers.
Information about the school system’s grading policy may be found at:
Prince George’s County Public Schools - http://www1.pgcps.org/
Grading and Reporting for Middle Schools
http://www1.pgcps.org/grading/
Grade Six through Grade Eight
Administrative Procedure 5121.2
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________ Date:_______________________
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Attachment 2 to A.P. 6151
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Student Service-Learning Verification Form
Complete this form in blue or black ink and submit to the School-Based Student Service-Learning Coordinator.
Submission Deadlines for this Student Service-Learning Verification Form:
* October 15 (for any independent hours obtained between July 1 and August 30)
* January 31 (for any independent hours obtained between September 1 and January 31)
* July 15 (for any independent hours obtained between February 1 and June 30)
Section to be completed by the student:
Student Name:____________________________________________
Student Number:___________________________
School:__________________________________________________
Student Telephone:_________________________
Student Mailing Address:___________________________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________
State:____________________
Email:______________________________________________________
Zip Code:__________________
Grade in School:____________
Remember that any Student Service Learning independent activity must meet the Maryland State Department of
Education’s 7 Best Practices and include preparation or research, action, and reflection.
✓ The Student Meets a Recognized Need in the Community.
✓ The Student Achieves Curricular Objectives.
✓ The Student Gains Necessary Knowledge and Skills.
✓ The Student Plans Ahead.
✓ The Student Works with Existing Service Organizations.
✓ The Student Develops Responsibility.
✓ The Student Reflects Throughout the Experience.
✓
Student Assessment of Service-Learning Activity
I.
Discuss your preparation for these service-learning activity/activities by completing the prompts below.
In reviewing the research and information available, I found the following facts about the population to be served and the
need for this service-learning activity.
The name and title of the person who will train, supervise, and guide my service-learning activity is
II. Describe the service-learning activity/activities that you completed
Section to be completed by organization representative for independent hours:
Organization Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
City:__________________________
State:____________________________________________
Zip___________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________
Supervisor/Teacher:____________________________________
Title:______________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________
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Revised 4.30.12
Attachment 2 to A.P. 6151
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Date of
Organization’s
Name
Service
Hours of
Total Hours
Service
Earned
Signature of Supervisor/Teacher
Upon reflection, what did you learn about yourself and others?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________
Student Signature
_________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
__________________________________
Date
___________________________
Date
For School-Based Student Service-Learning Coordinator and data-entry personnel use only:
Previous Independent Hours
+ Independent Hours for this activity
= Total Independent Hours
______________
______________
______________
Date of receipt _
Signature:__________________________________________
Title:
______________________________________
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Department of Curriculum and Instruction - Revised
Attachment 1 to A.P. 6151
4.30.12
Student Service - Learning Site Pre-Approval Form
The purpose of this form is for students and/or organizations seeking approval for the Student Service-Learning (SSL) Activity prior to the student
completing the SSL activity. Submission and approval of this form by the School-Based SSL Coordinator will ensure that the student will
receive the SSL independent hours after completing the activity at the stated organization.
To the Student: Please work with the organization representative to fill out this form in its entirety and return to your assigned School-Based
Student Service-Learning Coordinator.
**Please note that submitting this form does not automatically equal site approval. Please follow-up with your School-Based SSL
Coordinator. Be sure to make a copy of this Pre-Approval Form for your personal files.
Remember that any Student Service-Learning independent activity must meet the Maryland State Department of
Education’s 7 Best Practices and include preparation or research, action, and reflection:
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
The Student Meets a Recognized Need in the Community.
The Student Achieves Curricular Objectives.
The Student Gains Necessary Knowledge and Skills.
The Student Plans Ahead.
The Student Works with Existing Service Organizations.
The Student Develops Responsibility.
The Student Reflects Throughout the Experience
To be completed by student:
Student Name:______________________________________
Student Number:___________________________
School:____________________________________________
Student Telephone:_________________________
Student Mailing Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________
State:____________________
Zip Code:_______________________
Email:______________________________________________________
I request approval of this organization as a service-learning site. I have already spoken to the contact person about the possibility of
completing service hours.
Student’s Signature:
Date:
To be completed by organization representative:
Organization Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________________
City:____________________________
State:____________________
Zip Code:_______________
Telephone:______________________ Fax:_____________________
Website:________________________
Email:______________________________________________________
Contact Name:_________________________________
Contact Title:_______________________________
Mission: _________________________________________________________________________________________
The student’s volunteer activities will include: _________________________________________________________________________
For School-Based Student Service-Learning Coordinator Only:
I have talked with the organization representative and determined that the organization is (circle one) approved / not approved.
Organization status: (please check one)
☐ non profit organization
☐ for-profit organization (for example nursing home, hospital, licensed daycare center)
☐ private organization/facility
☐ faith-based organization
Signature___________________________
Title ________________________________
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Date ________________
Prince George’s County Public Schools Student Service-Learning Website
http://www1.pgcps.org/ssl/
All students graduating from Prince George’s County Public Schools must complete 24 hours of community
service. All service hours must meet the 7 Best Practices - see
http://www1.pgcps.org/ssl/index.aspx?id=16542
Some activities not allowed are: chorus/band performances, church activities done a regular basis such as
ushering, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, assisting teachers, office, or custodial staff during
school hours (including summer), selling items in a school store, assisting coaches with record keeping, etc.,
hours for a specific numbers of food or other items, and participating in a club (hours can only be given if the
club participates in a service learning activity.
All completed Service Learning Forms are to be turned into the Guidance Secretary. A copy of the completed
form will be returned to the student’s 1st mod teacher. The teacher will return the form to the student to keep for
his/her records.
Some Suggestions for Organizations to Contact:
Organization
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning
Easter Seals - Serving DC | MD | VA
City of Laurel
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Sierra Club - Prince George’s County
Maryland Operation: Military Kids – University of
Maryland
Fidos For Freedom, Inc. Laurel, MD
Patuxent Research Refuge Laurel, MD
SHARE Food Network
Anacostia Watershed Society
Prince George’s County Volunteer Services
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation,
Prince George’s County
The Maryland Park Service
Volunteer Match.Org
Website
http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Volunteer_Opportunities.ht
m
http://www.easterseals.com/DCMDVA/get-involved/volunteer/
http://www.cityoflaurel.org/content/volunteer-laurel
http://www.wsscwater.com/home/jsp/content/communityoutreach.faces
http://maryland2.sierraclub.org/groups/prince-georges-group/princegeorges-group
https://extension.umd.edu/4-h
http://www.fidosforfreedom.org/support/volunteer-opportunities/
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent/what_we_do/volunteer.html
http://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/SHAREvolunteer
http://www.anacostiaws.org/get-involved/volunteer-stewardship
http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/SocialServices/Service
s/CommunityServices/VolunteerServices/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.cbf.org/join-us/volunteer/maryland
http://www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Volunteer_Opportunities.ht
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https://ec.volunteernow.com/custom/1289/
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search?r=20.0&aff=&l=Laurel%2C+M
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MLK Clubs 2015 – 2016
MLK Club
Sponsor
Day
Time
New
Members
Academic Connection
JenkinsJackson
Tuesday
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
yes
Anime Club
Abbott
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
yes
Art Club
Wages
Songer/
Frengel
Tuesday
Thursday
Monday and
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Debate Club
Richards
Thursday
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Spanish Club
Tuesday
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
yes
Geography Bee
Jazz Band
Kings and Queens
Latin Club
Lambert
Lambert/
Williams
Wiltison
Clontz
Harris
Porter
yes
with
permission
with
permission
yes
TBA
Monday & Thursday
Wednesday
Wednesday
December/January
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Math Tutor Corps
Kell
Wednesday
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Mathletes
School Newspaper
Science Bowl
Science Club and Tutoring
Spelling Bee Club
Abbott
Baker
Butler
Borbas
Porter
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Monday & Thursday
Wednesday
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Spring Musical
TBD
Tuesday & Thursday
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Student Government Assoc.
WMLK TV
Yearbook
Johnson
Jeffries
Johnson
Monthly
Monday - Friday
Thursday
During School
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
competition
by audition
by application
yes
with
permission
yes
yes
yes
yes
competition
Jan.-May by
audition
elected office
closed
by application
Cobra Conditioning
Environmentalist Team
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for all before or after school activities. It is the
parents’ responsibility to ensure that students are picked up on time. Staff members are required to wait
with students until all parents have arrived. Please be courteous to the club sponsor and pick your child
up on time. Students who are dropped off early or picked up late will not be allowed to continue to
participate in the club or activity.
MEETING TIMES AND DAYS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS TALKED TO AN
ADVISOR AND PICKED UP A PERMISSION SLIP PRIOR TO STAYING FOR ANY AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY.
PARENTS MUST ARRANGE THEIR SCHEDULE IN ORDER TO PICK UP AND DROP OFF ON TIME
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
I. GENERAL POLICIES
and/ or complete make-up work will receive a zero for missing
assignments.
Attendance
1. State law mandates that a student attend school regularly until
he or she is sixteen years old.
2. Students presently enrolled in public schools are considered
lawfully absent from school, including absence for any portion of
the day, only under the following conditions:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Tardiness to School
1. A student is considered tardy to school if he or she is not seated
in Mod 1 by 9:10 a.m. when school begins.
2. Tardiness to school can be considered legal only in the same
cases as described under lawful absence from school or in the
case of a medical or dental appointment.
3. When a student is tardy to school (arriving after 9:10 a.m.) the
student should report to the main office. The student should
present a note of explanation as to why he or she is tardy. The
office secretary will provide the student with a yellow pass to
homeroom. If the student arrives after homeroom has ended,
the student should save the yellow admit pass and give it to his
or her homeroom teacher the next day. The teacher will update
the attendance record and return the pass to the main office.
Death in the immediate family
Illness of student
Court summons
Hazardous weather conditions
Work approved or sponsored by the school
Observance of a religious holiday
State emergency
Suspension
Lack of authorized transportation. This shall not include
students denied authorized transportation for disciplinary
reasons.
Other emergency or set of circumstances which, in the
judgment of the Chief Executive Officer or designee,
constitutes a good and sufficient cause for absence
from school.
Early Dismissal
1. Any student who must leave school before the regular dismissal
time must bring a written explanation from a parent and present
it to the main office secretary upon arrival to school. The student
will be issued a yellow early dismissal slip stating the time of
dismissal. A student should leave the classroom at the
designated time, go to his or her locker and report to the main
office for dismissal.
2. Parents must report to the main office at the time of departure
and show identification before the student will be allowed to
leave the building. Students will not be released to anyone other
than the parent without written approval by the parent. Before
leaving, the student should place his or her yellow slip in the tray
on the secretary’s desk. Upon the student’s return, he or she
should pick up the yellow slip from the tray and show it to the
teachers whose classes he or she missed. The teachers will
sign the slip and return it to the student. At the end of the day,
after all teachers have signed the yellow slip, the student will
return the slip to the main office secretary. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD A STUDENT LEAVE SCHOOL
DURING THE DAY WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM AN
ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR DESIGNEE
FAMILY VACATION TRIPS ARE NOT EXCUSED ABSENCES
UNDER STATE LAW.
Parents should call the school whenever a child is going to be
absent. This will save considerable staff time and avoid
interruptions at your place of work, since it is our policy to attempt
to confirm absences. Whenever a student knows in advance that
he or she will be absent from school, the parent or guardian should
notify the main office in writing or by telephone. 301.572.0650
When a student has been absent from school, he or she is to bring
a note, on the return date, and give it to his or her homeroom
teacher. He or she will be given a yellow re-admit pass indicating
the number of days absent and whether the absence is excused or
unexcused. ANY STUDENT ABSENT FROM SCHOOL MUST
PRESENT A NOTE OF EXPLANATION WRITTEN BY THE
PARENT TO THE HOMEROOM TEACHER ON THE DAY OF HIS
OR HER RETURN EVEN IF THE PARENT HAS CALLED.
WITHOUT A NOTE, THE STUDENT WILL BE GIVEN AN
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE UNTIL A NOTE IS PRESENTED. IT IS
REQUIRED BY THE MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION THAT WE HAVE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION OF
ALL ABSENCES.
School Closing
1. School may be closed or may open late in cases of inclement
weather.
2. Students and parents may check the PGCPS web site or tune in
to the following radio stations in the morning to receive
information on school closing: WTOP, WWDC, WMAL, WRC,
and WOL.
3. Parents and students are urged NOT to call the school or Board
of Education.
Per Administrative Procedure 5113 Pupil Attendance and
Absence:
“At all grade levels, pupils with unlawful absence(s), including
so-called “cut days,” shall receive a zero for any day(s) of
such absence(s). The zero(s) will be averaged with other daily
grades. Teachers are not required to provide make-up work
for pupils when their absences are unlawful.”
Family Card
ALL STUDENTS are required to have an up-to-date Family Card
on file in the main office. Updated information is critical during an
emergency situation. PLEASE NOTIFY THE GUIDANCE
SECRETARY WHEN YOUR HOME, WORK, CELL PHONE
NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGES at 240.297.6117.
Teachers are required to provide make-up work when requested
for a student who is lawfully absent. Students who fail to request
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Report Cards
Classwork Preparation and Homework
1. Report cards are issued four times a year at nine-week intervals
in November, February, April, and June.
2. A progress report will be sent home in the middle of each quarter
in order that students and parents may have time to bring about
improvement.
3. In the case of unsatisfactory grades, a conference should be
scheduled with the student’s team of teachers, the student
and the parents as soon as possible. The conference will
allow time for discussion and implementation of strategies
in order for improvement to take place prior to the next
reporting period.
1. All students must come to class with all required materials.
2. Homework will be required of all students and is a significant
portion of the student's grade.
PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING
HOMEWORK AND GRADES POSTED ON SCHOOLMAX.
Standard For Written Work
To schedule a parent/teacher conference, call the Guidance Office
(240.297.6117) and ask for the Guidance Secretary. The
Guidance Secretary will coordinate a time that will be convenient
for both you and the teachers. It is advisable to begin this process
as soon as you have a concern. Conferences are scheduled with
the team of teachers not with individual teachers.
1. Use wide-lined paper (3/8”), 8 1/2” X 11” in size. NO spiral
paper will be accepted.
2. If you type, use only one side of a sheet of paper and doublespace the lines.
3. Follow your teacher’s policy about writing on both sides of
composition paper.
4. All assignments must be written using blue or black ink or
typed, except for math.
5. The left-hand margin must be straight. The right hand margin
should be as straight as you can make it. Leave a margin of
about one-inch at the sides and bottom.
6. Indent the first line of each paragraph about one inch from the
left margin.
7. Write your name, subject/mod and date on the first page in the
upper right hand corner in the unlined portion of the paper. Put
them on three separate lines.
8. Write the title in the center of the top line.
9. Skip a line between the title and the first line of your
composition (triple space if you are typing).
10. Number all papers after the first, placing the number in the
upper right hand corner.
11. Write legibly and neatly. If you are using unlined paper, try to
keep your lines straight. Form your letters carefully so that your
n’s do not look like m’s, a’s like o’s, and so on. Dot the i’s and
cross your t’s.
12. In general, spell out words rather than abbreviate. A few
abbreviations, however, are commonly used such as: Mr.,
Mrs., Ms., Jr., Sr.
13. Write a topic sentence for each paragraph and relate each
sentence in the paragraph to the topic sentence.
14. Write in complete sentences and begin each paragraph with a
capital letter and end with the appropriate mark of punctuation.
15. Spell words correctly. Use the dictionary.
16. Clip or staple together assignments, of more than one page, in
the upper left-hand corner. Do not dog-ear papers.
17. Erase or draw one line through a mistake. White-Out is not
allowed. Rewrite papers if necessary.
18. Do not use the signs (+ or &) for the word “and”.
Promotion Policy
Incidents of Cheating and Plagiarism
All students are expected to successfully complete all subjects
taken. In the absence of successful completion, promotion to the
next grade shall be determined by the Principal, based upon
recommendations made by the student’s School Instructional Team
and the Supplementary Services Team. In cases of retention, a
conference shall be held with the parent or guardian, prior to the
retention. If the parent and teachers cannot reach agreement
relative to the retention, the Principal will render the final decision.
Students are expected to conduct themselves honestly and with
integrity in their work. All forms of cheating and plagiarism are
prohibited. Behavior that is unacceptable includes, but is not
limited to:
Honor Roll
1. Principal’s - Grade average 4.0, no grade below an A
2. Honor Roll - Grade average 3.0 or higher, no grade below a C
High School Credit Courses
Algebra 1 is a high school credit mathematics course. In order to
receive high school credit, students must pass the course with a D
or higher. The final grade for the course will appear on the
student’s high school transcript and will count in the cumulative
GPA.
World Languages Level 1 and Level 2 are both high school credit
courses. In order to receive the high school credit, students must
pass the course, as well as the final exam with a D or higher.
Failure to pass the course or the final examination will result in the
student receiving only middle school credit.
NOTE: If a high school credit course is taken and passed, the
grade will appear on the high school transcript. In order to
change/improve the grade, the student must retake the course with
parent permission. It is recommended that the course be
retaken if the grade is a D in order to ensure readiness for the
next level.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
1. Copying another student’s homework or working with others on
projects that are assigned to one student are prohibited.
2. Looking at or copying another student’s test or quiz answers,
allowing another student to look at or copy answers from your
test or quiz or using any other method to obtain test or quiz
answers.
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3. Taking a test or quiz in part or in whole to use or give to others.
4. Copying information from a source without proper attribution,
including other student’s work, publications or the Internet.
devices cannot be used in a manner that will disrupt the school
environment or affect the safe operation of the school bus. If
permitted by school administrators, students may use PEDs
during the school day for instructional purposes only. They must
be turned off during the school day and on the bus.
3. 1st offense: Any student who receives a text or phone call will
have the phone confiscated and given to an administrator. The
phone will be returned at the end of the day.
2nd offense: The phone will be confiscated and a parent will
have to pick it up.
3rd offense: The student will be prohibited from bringing the
phone to school for the rest of the year.
Disciplinary measures include, but are not limited to, redoing the
assignment, retaking the test or quiz, receiving a zero or a failing
grade on the project, test or quiz, detention, suspension or an
alternative disciplinary action.
Classroom Rules and Regulations
1. All students are to enter the classroom quietly, sit in their
assigned seats and begin their warm-up activities immediately.
2. Students should be prepared with all materials upon arrival to
class; a covered text, pen, pencil, notebook, dividers, pencil
pouch, etc.
3. All work is to have a standard school heading.
4. Students should raise their hands for recognition to speak during
discussion, to ask questions or to make comments. DO NOT
BLURT OUT OR CARRY ON CONVERSATIONS DURING
INSTRUCTION.
5. All students are to keep the individual part of their classroom
clean and neat at all times. Students will take trash to the trash
can only at the end of class or as directed by the teacher.
6. All students will be required to keep a daily record of
assignments in the student agenda book. It will be checked
periodically by teachers and will be used at parent-teacher
conferences.
In case of an emergency, students should always use the
phone in the main office.
4. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE CALLED FROM CLASS TO
ANSWER A PHONE CALL. PARENTS MAY CALL THE
SCHOOL AND LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR THEIR CHILD IN AN
EMERGENCY.
Lost and Found
Students may inquire with the Security Assistant before and after
school for lost and found items.
II. STUDENT - STAFF ADVISORY PROGRAM
Each student will be assigned to a homeroom whose teacher will
serve as the Staff Advisor/Mentor. The Mentor will keep track of
your academic progress, your attendance and help you to succeed
in school. You will participate in Student Staff Advisory group
activities each month and have an opportunity to discuss important
school related topics outside the academic area. The goals for
MLK’s Student/Staff Advisory program are:
● To provide a caring significant adult for each 6th, 7th and 8th
grade student
● To further personalize the educational process
● To monitor each student's educational process
● To provide educational, personal, social, career and leisure
time activities
● To get to know and better understand self and others
Parties
An effort is made to reserve school time for instructional activities.
Research has indicated that the more time on task the greater the
achievement gains. Parties for birthdays and other occasions will
not be scheduled during instructional time unless prior permission
from the principal has been granted. Board of Education Policy
0116 addresses Health Department regulations concerning food
handling and the serving of food to students. STUDENTS ARE
NOT TO BRING CAKES OR OTHER REFRESHMENTS TO
SCHOOL TO BE SHARED. Flowers/ balloons are not to be
delivered to the school.
Fire Drills
III. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Fire Drills are conducted on a regular basis and will be signaled
by a continuous blast from the fire horn.
2. Students should proceed in a quiet and orderly fashion to the
designated exit and stay within the class group in a single line
while attendance is taken.
3. Students are reminded to remain in their class’s assigned area
and not to block building entrances or roadways so that
emergency fire and police equipment may pass freely.
4. Three short bells will readmit students to the building.
Students are expected to assume responsibility for their own
actions while on school property or in transit to and from school.
Teachers, counselors, and administrative personnel will provide
guidelines and attempt to assist in the development of good
decision making.
Personal Appearance – Mandatory Uniform Policy
MLK is a mandatory uniform school. Uniform dress is defined on
page 6 of the handbook. Uniforms are required to be worn by
all students. All uniforms must be neat and clean. Students
should practice good hygiene and take pride in their appearance.
Hair must be completely groomed prior to arrival at school. If a
student is out of uniform, he or she will be sent to the main office.
A parent or guardian will be required to bring the appropriate attire
to school for the student. Violations to the uniform dress code will
Use of Telephone
1. Emergency calls may be made in the presence of a staff
member. A student must present a pass, from the teacher, to
the main office staff, stating why he or she is asking to use the
phone.
2. Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) are allowed in school, while
on school property, school buses and during fieldtrips but
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be considered insubordination and result in school disciplinary
action in accordance with Student Rights and Responsibilities.
6. Bus property will not be defaced or destroyed.
Procedure for Temporary Bus Change
Non-Uniform Days – Dress-Up Days
All requests to ride a bus other than the assigned bus must follow
the procedures set forth below:
● Students must present the school administrator in charge of
transportation with a written parental bus change request 24
hours in advance. A bus change request must mention the
bus number that the change is being requested to as well as
the date(s) of the requested change and a phone number
where the parent can be reached. The student must show
the approved request to the bus driver as he or she boards the
bus.
● The Transportation Department and the bus driver make all
decisions regarding permanent bus changes, not the MLK
staff. Temporary bus changes are not guaranteed due to
limited space.
Throughout the school year special non-uniform days will be
announced in advance. Jeans are not allowed on dress-up
days. Students will be allowed to wear dress up clothing which is
in compliance with the system-wide dress code for students as
outlined below:
1. Appropriate school dress, personal appearance, and cleanliness
have a desirable impact on student behavior and performance.
Those who take pride in themselves take pride in their work.
2. Appropriate dress is that which is suitable and comfortable for a
work atmosphere. Face paint, temporary hair coloring, pajamas,
torn clothes or holiday costumes are not considered appropriate
for the learning environment. Recreational clothing, such as that
for the beach or a picnic, is not suitable.
3. Students have a responsibility to dress in a manner that does not
disrupt the academic environment. It shall be the
responsibility of the principal to interpret the standard of
dress and decide exceptional cases.
4. Parents will be notified and asked to bring suitable clothing, or
loaner clothes will be provided when attire is unacceptable.
5. Headdress can be worn indoors for religious or health reasons.
BANDANAS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
6. Shirts and blouses should be continuous from neckline to waist.
The entire mid-section should not show. The following are not
allowed: tank tops, muscle shirts, clothing with vulgar language,
obscene pictures, weapons, drug/alcohol or drug paraphernalia,
tobacco products, identifiable gang/crew clothing or
paraphernalia or see-through clothing. Attire must be
appropriate for the work environment.
7. Skirts, dresses, and shorts should be approximately six (6)
inches below the buttocks, or no shorter than fingertip level.
8. Pants should be secured at waist – no exposed undergarments.
9. Shoes must be worn. No flip-flops are allowed.
10. Students MAY NOT wear outerwear in the building. This
includes coats, jackets, heavy denim jackets, and heavy
sweatshirts with hoods. Students may wear and are
encouraged to keep a uniform sweatshirt in their locker at
all times.
ANY STUDENT WHO DISREGARDS THE RULES, CAUSES ANY
DISRUPTION TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE BUS, OR
INTERFERES WITH THE WELL BEING OF ANY STUDENT IS
SUBJECT TO SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION FROM BUS
TRANSPORTATION PRIVILEGES. THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION RECOGNIZES THAT PUPIL TRANSPORTATION IS
A PRIVILEGE, AND NOT A RIGHT.
Late Buses
1. Students riding late buses will be given a pass to class as they
exit the bus after 9:10 a.m.
2. Students arriving by car after school has started (9:10 a.m.) are
to report to the main office for a late pass.
Personal Belongings
1. For security reasons, only items related to the school
curriculum shall be brought to school. The school will not
be responsible for recovering lost or stolen items, such as
radios, CD/tape players, audio devices, cameras, cell
phones, large amounts of money, toys or games.
2. Glass bottles, opened plastic or sport bottles, or any container
with an unsealed screw top are not allowed in school. This
policy has become necessary as we have had instances of
students either adding illicit substances to bottled drinks/screw
top, “open” type containers or of containers being thrown,
causing injury to others.
3. We encourage parents to allow students to purchase milk at
school or provide juice in BOXED containers. The cafeteria
usually sells canned juices and bottled water during all lunch
shifts. We understand that this may be an inconvenience for
parents, but we must put the health and safety of our students
first.
4. Any inappropriate items brought to school will be labeled and
kept in the school office until parents make arrangements to pick
the items up on or before June 30th.
5. Book bags must be left in the student's locker, as there is not
space to accommodate them in classrooms.
6. Food, beverages, and candy are not allowed on the school bus
or outside of the cafeteria.
7. The chewing of gum is not permitted on any school property,
including the bus.
Bus Transportation
Please know your child’s AM/PM Bus Numbers/Route in case of an
emergency. Morning ______ Afternoon ______
The following guidelines are excerpted from Board of
Education Procedure #5131.1 v.c. "Student Bus Conduct":
1. Plan to be at the designated bus stop ten minutes before the bus
is scheduled to arrive.
2. Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly, safe
manner at the bus stop, to line up and enter the bus after it has
come to a complete stop.
3. Students are to ride only the bus assigned.
4. Courtesy and respect will be shown to bus drivers at all times.
5. Eating, drinking, smoking, excessive noise, fighting, vulgarity,
horseplay, wrestling or any other improper or unsafe conduct will
not be tolerated.
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Arrival at School
Excuses to Leave the Classroom
1. Students should not be dropped off prior to 8:55 a.m. Students
who eat breakfast will be directed to the cafeteria, upon arrival.
2. Upon entering the building, students are to go directly to
assigned activities and/or their lockers for the purpose of getting
materials for their morning classes. Students have 5 minutes to
go to their lockers.
3. School business, homeroom announcements and mentoring
activities are conducted between 8:55 - 9:30 a.m. daily.
Students who do not report to homeroom within five minutes
after entering the building are considered to be loitering and are
tardy to homeroom.
4. Students who repeatedly loiter will report to the cafeteria for
administrative detention from the time they exit the bus until
they are given a pass to homeroom.
1. Teachers will excuse a student from class only in an emergency
and with a properly completed hall pass.
2. When necessary, ONLY ONE STUDENT at a time may be
excused from class.
Make-up Work
1. A student who is legally absent from class or school is
expected, within two days after his/her return, to arrange with
teachers to make up work missed during the absence within a
reasonable amount of time. A reasonable amount of time is
defined as time equivalent to the number of days the student
was absent.
2. Students who are illegally absent will be given a zero for each
class missed, to be averaged into the quarterly grade.
Hall Lockers
All students should have the phone number of one buddy, or
more, in case homework assignments are needed.
1. Each student is loaned a locker for the year. Students are given
the combination for that locker and it should be shared with
others.
2. Hall lockers are for individual use - never shared. Locker
privileges will be temporarily denied to offenders.
3. Lockers should be kept clean, in good condition, and free of
pasted or taped materials and markings. Administrative staff
members reserve the right to randomly inspect lockers.
Students found abusing lockers will be disciplined and/or lose
their locker privileges.
4. Students may go to their lockers BEFORE SCHOOL, AT THE
BEGINNING AND END OF LUNCH, AND BEFORE MOD 5.
At all other times, students must have a pass.
Name______________________________
Phone Number_______________________
Name______________________________
Phone Number_______________________
Cafeteria
1. Students are required to report to the cafeteria during their
assigned lunch schedule:
● First Lunch
10:39 – 11:09
● Second Lunch
11:46 – 12:16
● Third Lunch
12:53 – 1:23
2. When moving to and from the cafeteria, do so quietly so that
other classes will not be disturbed.
3. The cafeteria must be kept clean and orderly, therefore, it is
necessary to observe the following rules:
● Take a place at the end of the line to make purchases.
● Have your PIN # and money ready.
● Do not break into line or save places.
● Keep voices down while conversing.
● No talking while in the serving line.
4. REMAIN SEATED THROUGHOUT LUNCH at the table to which
your class is assigned.
5. Dispose of all dishes, utensils, trays and trash in the cans
provided. GUM IS NOT ALLOWED.
6. Each student is to bring or purchase a lunch for his or her
consumption only.
7. No food or bottled drinks may be taken outside of the
cafeteria at any time.
8. Your conduct and manners reflect your home training.
9. The school's expectation is that your behavior will be a credit to
your home and family.
Hall Conduct
1. Appropriate hall conduct ensures a safe and orderly atmosphere
for all King students and staff.
2. Students will keep to the right and will not run, push, or shove.
3. Loud and/or disruptive behavior, whether physical or verbal, is
not permitted. Bullying is NOT allowed.
4. Public display of affection is not permitted at any time or any
place. Parents will be notified of students who violate this rule.
5. Students in the hall, in any group area in the building, or on the
facility grounds are responsible to any and all staff members
for their conduct, and must exhibit respectful behavior to all
adults and other students.
Lavatories
1. Students must have a pass or be with a staff member in order to
use the restroom. It is not an area for socializing.
2. Report plumbing problems to a teacher or to the school office so
that repairs can be made.
3. Report any obvious disturbance to a teacher or administrator.
4. Report evidence of vandalism to a teacher or administrator.
Arrival to Class
Students are considered on time to each class when they are
sitting in their assigned seat at the beginning of class. Students
who are tardy will be admitted to class but they will be given a
discipline record card for being tardy.
Assemblies
1. Students will be accompanied to assemblies and monitored by
staff members.
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2. There will be blocks of assigned seats for classes.
3. Students are expected to actively LISTEN and remain in their
seats until dismissal.
4. Students will not use their voices for personal conversation nor
to express approval or disapproval of performers. Booing is
never allowed.
Student Service-Learning
Prince George’s County Public Schools students must engage in a
minimum of 75 Student Service-Learning (SSL) hours in order to
successfully meet the service-learning graduation requirement. To
ensure that students are able to meet this requirement, service
learning has been infused into the science and social studies
curricula for grades 5 – 10 for a total of 51 hours. Social Studies
courses provide a total of 28 curriculum-infused hours and Science
courses provide a total of 23 curriculum-infused hours.
Additionally, students must complete 24 independent hours of
service-learning.
Physical Education Policy and Procedures
P.E. - Uniforms and Locks:
1. All students enrolled in the physical education program are
required to have and wear gym uniforms, socks, and athletic
shoes. THIS POLICY IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.
2. Gym uniforms must be purchased prior to the students first
day in P.E., on your own outside of school.
3. The P.E. uniform is a loose fitting, PLAIN gray t-shirt and knee
length PLAIN, black shorts.
4. Uniforms must be marked clearly and visibly with the student's
name. NO OTHER MARKS ARE ALLOWED.
5. Uniforms may not be worn outside the P.E. class.
6. A combination lock will be loaned to the student while taking P.E.
For security reasons outside locks are not permitted.
7. The Physical Education instructors will assign locks and lockers
to the students. Students are responsible for the upkeep of
these lockers and locks.
8. Students are required to wash their gym uniforms/socks weekly.
9. P.E. LOCKER COMBINATION __ __ __
Parents and students can visit the PGCPS Service Learning site at
http://www1.pgcps.org/ssl/index.aspx?id=16524 to find approved
organizations, or a list is available in the Guidance Office. If your
child is planning on volunteering at an organization not listed, a
Service-Learning Site Approval Form must be completed and
submitted to the Guidance Office prior to starting any service
activities at the site. Sites must be a non-profit, tax-exempt
community-based organizations or a for-profit nursing home,
hospital, or licensed day-care facility. Students must use the
Student Service-Learning Verification Form to record their
independent hours. The form must be completed by the student
and the agency representative for the organization. The student
will turn the completed form in to the Guidance Office for
processing. The form will be signed by the school based ServiceLearning Coordinator and filed in the student’s cumulative folder,
and a copy will be returned to the student for his or her records. All
forms are available on the PGCPS website, or in the Guidance
Office. Service-learning hour totals are available from the
school-based Student Service-Learning Coordinator but they
will not be reflected on the report card until all 24 hours are
completed. All Student Service-Learning Forms are due at the
end of the quarter when hours were earned, and by September
30th if hours were earned in the summer.
P.E. – Parent Request-Exclusion From Active Participation
1. The student gives the parent note to his or her P.E. teacher.
2. The student dresses and remains in P.E. class; the student is
excused from active participation only.
3. After three days of parent notices, the student must present a
doctor's notice.
4. The student is responsible for making up the work he or she has
missed during this time.
Service-learning is a teaching method that combines meaningful
service to the community with curriculum-based learning. Students
improve their academic skills by applying what they learn in school
to the real world; they then reflect on their experience to reinforce
the link between their service and their learning. We encourage
students to complete their independent hours prior to high school.
Serving the community is a great way to build character!
P.E. - Doctor Request Exclusion From Active Participation
1. The student gives the doctor's notice to his or her P.E. teacher.
2. The teacher will give the student a green pass and send him or
her to the health room with the doctor's note and a request for
placement during the time of his or her recuperation.
3. The nurse fills out the appropriate form notifying the teacher,
student and person who is responsible for supervising the
student's attendance during his or her reassignment; the form
will indicate when the doctor's notice expires.
Bicycles and Skateboards
1. Bicycles, roller skates and skateboards will not be permitted
inside the school building or on the school bus.
Textbooks
IV. DISCIPLINE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
1. Textbooks are community property paid for by citizens’ taxes and
as such should be used, not abused, so others may benefit from
them.
2. All textbooks should have proper identification including the
student's and subject teacher's name. Space is provided inside
the front cover for this purpose.
3. All textbooks must be covered and kept clean. A fine will be
charged if books are not covered.
4. The replacement cost will be charged for lost or damaged
textbooks, regardless of the age of the book.
Education cannot proceed without good discipline. Discipline is
largely a matter of morale, classroom atmosphere, and positive
interpersonal relationships. While in school, students must know
the rules and understand the consequences of their behavior.
Obedience to school rules and regulations by the responsible
student provides experience for conforming to the laws of the
community, state, and nation.
● We believe that every teacher has an obligation to help each
student achieve positive recognition, respect, and a feeling of
self-worth.
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● We believe that although a student has failed in the past, he
can succeed in the present and the future.
● We believe that through a program of responsibility and
natural consequences, a student can learn to make better
decisions and can gradually assume command of his or her
own positive behaviors without total monitoring by someone in
authority.
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Bullying, harassment or intimidation is not tolerated in Prince
George’s County Public Schools. If you suspect that you are
being bullied you should complete a Bullying, Harassment or
Intimidation Reporting Form and inform a responsible adult.
Forms are located in Guidance, Main Office, throughout the
building and online. All reports are confidential. There are
severe consequences for retaliation, getting back at someone
who reports bullying. BULLYING IS AGAINST THE LAW. DO
NOT BE AFRAID TO REPORT BULLYING.
The Student Rights and Responsibilities (CODE OF
STUDENT CONDUCT) categorizes acts of misconduct into
the following four levels:
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● Level I Conduct is the violation of general classroom and
bus rules and consists of minor offenses that generally occur
in the classroom or on the bus and can be corrected by the
teacher or driver (ex. cheating, classroom disruption,
disorderly conduct, failure to come to class prepared,
Internet/computer misuse, public display of affection,
unexcused tardiness).
● Level I Disciplinary Options or Response: These
responses aim to teach correct and appropriate behavior so
students can learn, act respectfully and contribute to a safe
environment. The classroom teacher or counselor will
correct the behavior of the student committing a minor
offense. Teachers are encouraged to try a variety of
teaching and classroom management strategies. This
response is used when the student has no history of prior
incidents.
● Interventions: Contact parent via telephone, e-mail or text
message, conduct a teacher or student conference, correct
and provide verbal redirection in the classroom, establish the
buddy teacher system (placing a student in temporary time
out in another classroom), develop a daily behavior progress
sheet, take time with a student to reflect on the behavior or
allow them to apologize, remove classroom privileges from a
student (does not include recess), reassign the student’s
classroom seat, referral to School Instructional Team (SIT),
referral to IEP/504 team (students with disabilities).
● Level II Conduct requires administrative intervention and
consists of offenses that are more serious in nature,
persistent or serious Level I misconduct (ex., serious or
repeated Level I offenses, harassment, truancy, forgery,
defamation, dress code violation, indecent exposure, theft
below $500, insubordination, loitering, threat to person or
property, unauthorized departure from school, unauthorized
use of portable communication/electrical devices, vandalism
below $500).
● Level II Disciplinary Options or Response: The
administrator, pupil personnel worker or counselor will work
with the student to correct the behavior of the student
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committing the violation. This level will be appropriate for
incidents that are inappropriate and disruptive to the learning
environment. These responses address the potential
implications for future harm while keeping the student in
school.
Interventions: Change in schedule or class, reprimand by
appropriate administrator, parent/guardian notification,
mentoring program, revision to IEP for students with
disabilities, loss of privileges, in-school suspension,
detention, referral to Pupil Personnel Worker, restitution,
restorative practice strategies, conflict resolution and
community conferencing, develop 504 Plan, assignment of
work projects, referral to community organizations, referral to
School Psychologist, referral to School Instructional Team
(SIT), referral to IEP/504 team (students with disabilities).
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) / Behavioral
Intervention Plan (BIP).
Level III Conduct requires suspension and/or temporary
removal to a disciplinary alternative education program. Level
III consists of offenses that significantly disrupt the educational
process, school environment, and/or school-related activities,
including bus transportation, or which are persistent or serious
Level I or II misconduct (ex., serious or repeat of Level I or II
offenses, assault, bullying, disrespect, fighting, forgery,
gambling, group fight, hazing, inciting others to violence or
disruption, indecent exposure, reckless endangerment,
repeatedly disruptive conduct, theft over $500.00, threat to a
PGCPS employee, unauthorized use, or distribution of over-the
counter medication, trespassing, vandalism/destruction of
property over $500.00.
Level III Disciplinary Options or Response: The duration of
the short-term removal is to be limited as much as practicable
while adequately addressing the behavior through the use
of interventions and responses.
Interventions: Notify Parent/Guardian, referral to IEP team
(students with disabilities), referral to Professional School
Counselor, revision to IEP (students with disabilities), referral
to Safe and Drug-Free Schools, referral to Pupil Personnel
Worker, referral to School Instructional Team (SIT), referral to
community organizations, referral to Student Support Team
(SST), develop or revise Functional Behavioral Assessment, or
Behavioral Intervention Plan, referral to School Psychologist,
complete a beautification project, in-school suspension, shortterm suspension (1-3 days)
Level IV Conduct consists of serious offenses that significantly
disrupts the educational environment in the school, on the bus or
at school activities and affects the safety of others; includes Level
I, II, or III infractions depending on the severity or persistence
of the act (ex., serious repeated Level I, Level II or Level III
offenses, acts of gross misconduct at other schools, arson,
assault with serious injury, bomb threat, false alarm, group
fight, physical attack on a PGCPS employee, possession/ use/
distribution of alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, controlled
dangerous substances, imitation controlled substances,
inhalants or other intoxicants, controlled or drug paraphernalia,
possession/ use or distribution of explosives, possession/ use
of weapons or instruments used as such, shakedown/ strong
arm/extortion, vandalism/ destruction of property above
$500.00).
● Level IV Disciplinary Options or Response: Long-term
suspension (4-10 days) and extended suspension (11-45
days) and/or referral to a Disciplinary Alternative Program.
These responses focus on the safety of the school community
and on ending self-destructive and serious behaviors.
● Interventions: Notify parent/guardian, write a Functional
Behavioral Assessment or Behavioral Intervention Plan,
participate in community conferencing or mediation, referral to
community organizations, referral to Safe and Drug-Free
Schools, referral to IEP team (students with disabilities) for
manifestation determination, alternative educational
placement by Office of Appeals, suspension request, (long term 4-10 days).
● Level V Conduct involves the removal of a student from the
school environment for an extended time due to the severity of
the behavior.
● Level V Disciplinary Options or Response: A student may
be expelled and/or referred to a Disciplinary Alternative Program
for behavior that seriously disrupts the educational environment in
the school, on the bus or at a school activity that affects the
safety of others.
● Interventions: Behavioral Intervention Plan, referral to
community organizations, referral to Safe and Drug-Free
Schools, referral to IEP team (students with disabilities) for
manifestation determination, alternative educational
placement, expulsion (45 days or longer; to be considered in
most extreme cases).
Discipline Record Card Procedures - Level 1 Misconduct
1. First Incident
A Discipline Record Card will be initiated by the teacher at the
time of the first incident.
a. The student and/or teacher will record what happened.
b. The student will record a plan of action which is an
acceptable alternative to the negative behavior he or she
exhibited.
c. During the class period, the teacher and student will
discuss the incident and agree on a plan of action.
d. The teacher will file the Discipline Record Card.
2. Second Incident
Procedure 1 is followed, with the addition of a telephone call
to the student's parent by the teacher. The purpose is to report,
discuss, and solicit parental support and to advise the parent of the
student's plan of action. The teacher has the option of assigning a
consequence such as lunch, before or after-school detention or
may have the student complete an assignment of educational
merit.
3. Third Incident
Procedures 1 and 2 are followed with the exception that the
student will be referred to an administrator with a Pupil
Discipline Referral (PS-74) form.
a. The administrator will contact the home.
b. The administrator has the option of assigning administrative
detention or other appropriate consequence.
c. The Discipline Record Card will be returned to the teacher.
d. The teacher will be informed of the administrative action.
e. The PS-74 becomes a part of the student's permanent
discipline record.
f. A referral will be made to the appropriate counselor.
Under the umbrella of the Student Rights and Responsibilities, the
school system’s Code of Student Conduct, the staff of MLK has
adopted a program of student responsibilities and natural
consequences, which includes a record keeping system for
evaluation and accountability. The following are inappropriate
baseline behaviors selected by the staff for total school
concentration:
4. Fourth Incident
Procedure 3 will be followed with the following exceptions:
a. A parent-administrator conference is mandatory.
b. The student could be suspended from school and/or barred
from school activities other than class curriculum
participation.
1. Disrespect: to dishonor or abuse in any manner, any member
of the school community
2. Fighting: any act involving either teasing or hostile bodily
contact in or on school property or going to or from school
3. Tardiness: failure to be in one's designated area at the
appropriate time, either within the classroom, the school building,
or the total school property
4. Persistent disobedience: continued disruption of the
educational process of other students; willful failure to carry out
reasonable requests or directions, repeatedly
5. Vandalism: willful defacement of school or personal property.
6. Theft: the act of taking or acquiring the property of others
without their consent
7. Cheating: copying or presenting someone else’s work as being
yours; allowing someone to copy or use work you completed
Following the fourth incident, a student who continues to exhibit
negative behaviors will be given an out-of-school suspension,
denial of activity privileges, and referral to other county and school
system services. At the end of each reporting period all Discipline
Record Cards will be retired to an inactive file by the teacher. This,
in effect, allows a student who is earnestly trying to discipline him
or herself an opportunity to start anew. A new Discipline Record
Card will be initiated should new incidents occur.
Consequences of Hall or Lavatory Misbehavior
Students are responsible to every staff member and failure to
obey or follow directions will result in the following:
1. The student will be sent or taken to an administrator with verbal
or written communication between teacher and administrator.
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2. The administrator will confer with the student and has the
option of assigning consequences, which include one or more
of the following:
a. Parent contact
b. Assignment to detention
c. ISSC, suspension and/or denial of activities
d. Other appropriate action as needed
shooting objects on the bus, fighting/causing minimal disruption
or damaging the bus). Violations will result in an Administrative
Referral with possible restriction or suspension of school bus
riding privileges or suspension from school and a parent
conference is mandated. Repeated bus misconduct could result
in an extended bus suspension or in the student being removed
for the rest of the year from school bus transportation.
4. Level IV violations are serious offenses which include willful or
malicious acts that have the effect of materially and substantially
disrupting the school bus; or recurring cases or instances of
refusing to obey school officials or to comply with transportation
rules and regulations. Violations will result in an immediate
Administrative Referral with a request for long term suspension/
extended suspension.
Alternative to Suspension – Parent Shadowing
In the event that an out-of-school suspension is warranted, a
parent may be allowed, at the discretion of the Principal, to spend a
specified number of days in school with his or her child in lieu of the
suspension. The parent will attend classes and lunch with his or
her child for each of the days assigned. This activity has proven to
be the MOST EFFECTIVE disciplinary action we take.
Consequences of Possession or Use of Weapons or
Instruments Used As Such
EDUCATION ARTICLE 26-101
The Board of Education expresses the strongest belief that a
student found in possession or use of weapons or Instruments
used as such will result in the Principal completing a Request for
Expulsion.
Students who chronically disrupt the learning environment for
others will be subject to Section A of Maryland State Education
Article 26-101:
Consequences of Use, Possession and/or Distribution of
Alcohol, Controlled Dangerous Substances and Controlled
Paraphernalia
“A person may not willfully disturb or otherwise willfully
prevent the orderly conduct of the activities, administration, or
classes of any institution of elementary, secondary or higher
education. Any person who violates any provision of this
section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is
subject to a fine not exceeding $2,500.00, imprisonment not
exceeding six months or both.”
The Board of Education views the possession, use, or distribution
of alcohol, controlled dangerous substances, imitation controlled
substances, synthetic intoxicants, inhalants, other intoxicants, or
drug controlled paraphernalia to warrant the following disciplinary
actions:
Should a student repeatedly disrupt the learning environment a
conference will be scheduled with the parent, student and the
PGCPS Youth Services Officer who works with our school.
A plan of action will be developed in order to prevent further
violation of Education Article 26-101.
Student Use or Possession
1st Offense
Any student that is found to have committed a first offense for use
or possession of alcohol, controlled dangerous substance, drug
paraphernalia and/or other substance will immediately have a
“Notification of Request for Expulsion” filed by their school
administrator and receive a short term suspension. That student
will also be granted the opportunity to opt for the alternative to
expulsion, which is mandatory. The principal or his/her designee
will provide the student’s parent/ guardian with a list of community
agencies that can provide the mandatory two counseling sessions.
The student must provide to his school and to the safe and Drug
Free Schools Office documentation stating the date of the
counseling appointment as provided by an approved agency. After
the counseling sessions have been completed, the administrator
shall request a stay of expulsion for the student and the
“Notification of Request for Expulsion” shall be rescinded.
Consequences of Bus Misbehavior
A student may be excluded from riding a school bus without being
denied any other educational participation for inappropriate conduct
restricted to his/her school bus behavior. Conduct on school buses
follows all the requirements and provisions outlined in the Student
Rights and Responsibilities.
1. Level I violation of bus rules are considered minor offenses that
generally occur on the bus and can usually be corrected by the
bus driver (eating or drinking on the bus, too loud, too
boisterous, standing, heads/arms/legs out of bus windows, using
unassigned bus stop, riding unassigned bus). Persistent or
severe Level I violations will result in an Administrative Referral,
parent contact, possible suspension of bus riding privileges or
suspension from school.
2. Level II violations require administrative intervention and are
considered more serious in nature; including persistent or severe
Level I misconduct (ex., smoking/lighting matches/lighter, using
foul or abusive language or throwing objects from the bus).
Violations will result in an automatic Administrative Referral
followed by the appropriate disciplinary action.
3. Level III violations are those which significantly disrupt the safety
and security of bus transportation, including persistent or severe
Level I or II misconduct (ex., threatening the driver, throwing or
2nd Offense
If a student is readmitted after an expulsion has been rescinded in
accordance with the above conditions and there is a further offense
under this section, the Principal or his/her designee will provide the
student/parent/guardian with a list of community agencies that can
provide four mandatory counseling sessions. The student must
provide to his school and to the Safe and Drug Free Schools Office
documentation stating the date of the counseling appointment as
provided by an approved agency. Non-compliance will result in a
“Notification of Request for Expulsion”.
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3rd Offense
If a student is readmitted after the expulsion has been rescinded in
accordance with the above condition and there is a further offense,
under this section, the Chief Executive Officer may not rescind that
expulsion.
school. Non-compliance will result in an additional three-day
suspension or in-school suspension.
4th Offense
For students who commit offenses beyond the third infraction of the
tobacco policy, the sanctions set forth in the Student Rights and
Responsibilities shall apply.
Student Possessors with Intent Distribute
A student in possession of a quantity of alcohol, controlled
dangerous substances or other substances listed above in an
amount which the principal could reasonably infer was intended to
be available for distribution shall be charged with Possession with
Intent to Distribute and be subject to the disciplinary guidelines
outlined for student distributors.
Consequences of Physical Attack On A Staff Member
Student Distributors
If the student has been found to have committed a distribution
offense under the provisions of this section, the student shall be
expelled, notwithstanding any mitigating circumstances. The
Chief Executive Officer may rescind the expulsion after the period
of expulsion if the student provides documentation of satisfactory
participation in an appropriate accredited alcohol/drug treatment
program.
Consequences of Gross Misconduct at Other Schools and
Group Fighting
May result either in a short or long term suspension or the Principal
can request expulsion and/or a referral to a Disciplinary Alternative
Program. Charges can also be pressed at the discretion of the staff
member.
May result either in a short or long term suspension or the Principal
can request expulsion and/or a referral to a Disciplinary Alternative
Program.
Consequences of Initiating a False Fire Alarm, Fighting,
Physical Attack or Threat Thereof, Possession and/or use of
Fireworks, and Theft/Vandalism.
2nd Offense
If a student is readmitted after an expulsion has been rescinded in
accordance with the above conditions and there is a further offense
under this section, the Chief Executive Officer may not rescind that
expulsion. Any rescission for a second or further offense must be
ordered by the Board of Education. All students suspended/
expelled for alcohol/controlled dangerous substance offenses will
be requested to reveal their source.
Consequences can be counseling by Pupil Personnel worker,
Counselors; short term suspension; long term suspension and
referral to Disciplinary Alternative Program. The Principal can
request expulsion for behavior that seriously disrupts the
educational environment in school and or on the bus.
Students are hereby notified that all incidents involving weapons,
alcohol, drugs or arson will be reported to the PRINCE GEORGE'S
COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT for further investigation and
action.
Consequences of Using Tobacco
1st Offense
Parent notification is made by the referring administrator and a
referral is made to the Student Affairs/Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Office. The student must complete an appropriate tobacco
education program no later than four weeks from the date of the
Code violation. The student and parent/guardian will sign a contract
stating there will be no further violation of the Code. Noncompliance will result in a two-day suspension or in-school
suspension.
Consequences of Excessive Student Tardiness to School
Students are expected to be seated in homeroom or assigned
activities no later than 9:10 a.m. or within five minutes after they
enter the building. Students with 5 or more tardies will receive a
letter from the Principal and the student will be referred to County
Pupil Personnel Services.
2nd Offense
Parent notification is made by the referring administrator and a
referral is made to the Student Affairs/Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Office. The student is placed on suspension for one day. A
conference with the parent/guardian is scheduled. The student and
the parent/guardian will complete an appropriate tobacco education
program no later than four weeks from the date of the Code
violation. Non-compliance will result in an additional two-day
suspension or in-school suspension.
Consequences of Tardiness to Class
1st Time - Record as an incident on the Discipline Record Card
2nd Time - Record as an incident and follow the procedure
required
3rd Time - Record as an incident and follow the procedure
required
Administrative Hall Sweeps will occur on a random basis.
Parents will be notified of students who are tardy and an
administrative detention may be assigned.
3rd Offense
Parent notification is made by the referring administrator and a
referral is made to the Student Affairs/Safe and Drug-Free Schools
Office. The student is placed on suspension for two days. A
conference with the parent/guardian is scheduled. The student
must complete an appropriate tobacco cessation program no later
than ten weeks from the date of the student’s readmission to
Consequences of Loitering Before Homeroom
Loitering is defined as being without the proper supervision of an
adult and most frequently occurs in the morning before reporting to
homeroom. Students are expected to report to their homeroom
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teacher within five minutes after entering the building. Exceptions
are made only for those students delivering a musical instrument to
the band room. The instrumental teacher will identify these
students to staff. Students considered to be loitering will
automatically be assigned to the No-Activity List. Any student
placed on the No-Activity List a second time will meet with an
administrator, be assigned detention and a letter will be sent to the
parent. The third incident will result in a parent conference. The
fourth incident may result in a suspension from school for
continued insubordination.
Medication At School
1. Medication should be sent to school ONLY when ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY.
2. Controlled substance medication, such as Ritalin, must be
brought to school by the parent, counted and signed off in order
to establish acceptance of medication and accountability.
3. Parents must give the first dose of a new prescription or overthe-counter drugs, except PRN (as needed), emergency
medication, e.g., epipen.
4. Medication that needs to be broken, e.g., pills that need to be
divided in half must be done by the parent.
5. PARENTS MUST NOTIFY THE SCHOOL STAFF by telephone
prior to sending any medication to school. Please send a
completed “Physician’s Medication Authorization Form
Prescription and Nonprescription Medication” Form (PS-51) with
doctor’s signature to the nurse. Medication will not be
administered without this form
6. Prescription medication will not be accepted by the school
system unless it is labeled by a registered pharmacist with:
 Name of student
Name of physician
 Name of medication
Prescription number
 Date filled
Quantity provided
 Date of expiration
Number of refills
 Directions for administration
7. Nonprescription medication or over-the-counter drugs must
come to school in the original container labeled with:
 Name of student
 Name of physician
 Date
 Directions for administration
8. Notify Health Services staff IMMEDIATELY when your child
needs specialized medication, such as an epipen, nebulizer
treatment, inhaler or diabetes management. There are special
forms that must be completed by your physician. These forms
can be obtained from the school nurse or the school system
website at www.pgcps.org
9. A new medication form must be submitted:
● At the beginning of each school year
● When there is a change in dosage or time medication is
given or change in specialized services
Consequences of Having Gum, Candy, or Other Food Items in
Unauthorized Areas of School Property
1. Students will be required to give the above items to a staff
member, if requested. Such items will be labeled and turned
over to an administrator who will dispose of them in the trash.
2. The student who refuses to obey the request will be sent to an
administrator for insubordination and a PS-74 will be written.
3. Any subsequent refusal to turn over items, when requested by a
staff member, will result in a Temporary Removal from Class and
a parent conference.
4. Incidents which reach Level III may have a consequence of
suspension.
5. Gum chewing, eating, selling candy or snacks on school property
may result in the assignment of an administrative detention.
Conflict Resolution Through Peer Mediation
Conflict Managers, a peer mediation program, is employed to help
students resolve differences before major disputes and violence
occur. The program recognizes that conflict is a natural process
and seeks to find peaceful solutions to problems. The Conflict
Manager Program also recognizes that students can solve their
own problems and that students are responsible people. Students
who are experiencing difficulty or disputes with each other may
elect to accept help from the peer mediators and must agree to
work toward resolutions of their problems. Conflict Managers have
been trained in a problem - solving process to enable the
disputants to reach an amicable solution. The use of this process
can result in improved communication between and among
students, teachers, administrators and parents. It helps students to
deepen their understanding about themselves and others and
provides them with lifetime dispute resolution skills. Students are
encouraged to take advantage of this program in lieu of trying to
settle disputes in less effective ways.
Home and Hospital Instruction
When a student is expected to be absent three or more weeks
because of an excused health or medical condition, the parent or
guardian should notify the student's guidance counselor and
request a conference so that appropriate Home and Hospital
Instruction may be considered. The Home and Hospital teacher
will provide up to six hours per week of instruction to keep the
student current with grade-level skills.
V. SCHOOL SERVICES
Health Services
1. The school nurse/designee is available at all times to give first
aid and comfort to any student who becomes ill or injured
during the school day.
2. Parents will be notified if a student requires further treatment or
is too ill to return to class after resting. Parents are responsible
for IMMEDIATELY picking the student up from school.
3. Hall passes to the nurse are required except for emergencies.
4. The school nurse handles all physical education excuses,
accident and insurance forms.
5. Students who wish to discuss physical or other problems are
welcome at any time.
Guidance Services
Professional School Counselors assist in planning student
programs and are willing to help with both school and personal
problems.
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1. Students may be referred to counselors by teachers, parents, or
the students themselves.
Renaissance as honor students are. This program rewards effort
and individual responsibility.
2. Students may make appointments by seeing the guidance
secretary before school, at lunchtime, or after school.
3. Arrangements for books and homework assignments for absent
students may be made through the guidance secretary when a
student will be absent for three days or more.
Renaissance Honor Card
Gold Qualifications
*4.0 GPA
*No significant discipline referrals
*No suspensions
*No unexcused absences
Letters of Recommendation/Transcript Requests
All requests for transcripts, letters of recommendation, or other
documents are to be given to the guidance secretary. A Release
of Records form is required prior to any information being
sent to any other school or office. It is the parent/student’s
responsibility to provide the Guidance Secretary with a stamped (2
stamps), addressed 9” x 12” envelope in which to send the
transcripts and/or letter(s) of recommendation. The guidance office
only sends out transcripts after first-quarter report cards are
available. When requesting transcripts or letters of
recommendation, allow at least two weeks for the process to
be completed.
Silver Qualifications
*3.5 - 3.9 GPA with no E’s
*No significant discipline referrals
*No suspensions
*No unexcused absences
Library Media Center Services
Blue Qualifications
*Increase GPA by 0.5 from previous quarter
*No significant discipline referrals
*No suspensions
*No unexcused absences
Bronze Qualifications
*3.0 - 3.4 GPA with no E’s
*No significant discipline referrals
*No suspensions
*No unexcused absences
Students may avail themselves of this valuable resource as a class
or individually to study, read, or to check out materials.
1. Books are checked out at the charge desk for a two-week period.
They may be renewed for an additional week if needed.
2. Reference materials are restricted to an overnight check out.
3. Media Center hours are 9:10 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. unless other
arrangements have been made with the Media Specialist
4. Students must have permission from the Media Specialist in
order to use the media center before or after school.
Student Clubs and Other Organizations
An attempt is made to arrange clubs around student interests and
talents. Each club will have at least one adult sponsor who will
present specific information about the activities to students. The
students are responsible for the progress and success of the club
or activity. Extracurricular activities may include: WMLK TV,
Intramural Sports, Art Club, Cobra Conditioning, Geography Bee,
Jazz Band, Spanish Club, Spring Musical, SGA, Science Bowl,
Environmentalists, Latin Club, Yearbook, Math Tutor Corps, King
Cobra Press, Spelling Bee, Kings and Queens and Debate.
Parents are responsible for providing transportation for all before or
after school activities. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that
his or her child is picked up on time. The club sponsor maintains
the right to deny participation to students who are dropped off early
or picked up late.
Student Government Association
The SGA is the organized voice of the students at MLK. A
representative and an alternate representative will be elected from
each homeroom in September. The success of the SGA depends
upon the students’ ability to elect responsible representatives, who
will be active, concerned participants at meetings and who will
effectively report back to the students what was accomplished.
Renaissance
PARENTS MUST PROVIDE ON-TIME TRANSPORTATION.
The mission of Renaissance at MLK is to promote and achieve
academic excellence through incentives and rewards. It is not
merely a program which has an ending, but a process which
continues and modifies itself to meet the needs of our school.
We are creating a “renaissance” in education at MLK Middle
School. A primary goal is to improve performance at all levels.
The at-risk students who raise their grades are equally important to
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ANNUAL YEARBOOK SIGNING - June 3, 2016
At this time you may purchase the all-color 2015 - 2016 MLK Yearbook, and ensure your
participation in the June 3, 2016 yearbook signing. If you would like to purchase the 2015 2016 MLK Yearbook, bring cash, money order or a check for $28.00 made out to MLK to the
main office. FOR GRADE 8 STUDENTS ONLY: If you would like to purchase a Class
of 2016 tee shirt, tee shirts are available in all sizes (color to be determined later) and
will be delivered in the spring. Yearbooks will be delivered in June at the annual
yearbook signing. Don't miss out!
8th Grade Tee Shirts
$14.00 (add $2.00 when ordering xx large)
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MTF ______________________
School Use Only
Student Name ________________ Grade___
Homeroom Teacher _________________
Room ____
GRADES 6, 7, 8:
Year book $28.00
______
GRADE 8 ONLY:
Tee Shirt $14.00
______
(Grade 8 only) s, m, lg., xlg.
$16.00 xx large
______
______
Size _______
Amount Enclosed _____________________________
ORDER FORM AND MONEY SHOULD BE TURNED IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE
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The Dream of Martin Luther King
Words and Music by Merle Gatrell and the students of Cummings Elementary School
Once there was a gentleman, who talked about a promised land,
He reached out and took the troubles of the people in his strong black hands.
He had a dream that everybody ought to hear the bells of freedom ring.
Now the people shout and sing about the dream of Martin Luther King
Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King
Chorus
Oh the dream…the dream of Martin Luther King,
Oh the dream…the dream of Martin Luther King,
Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King.
In his dream he saw the people of this land walking side by side,
White man, Black man, Red man, Yellow man - loving one another with pride.
Now he’s gone away before the day his dream became a real thing.
But he’ll hear the angels sing about the dream of Martin Luther King,
Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King.
Chorus
Oh the dream…the dream of Martin Luther King,
Oh the dream…the dream of Martin Luther King,
Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King.
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