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DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Rogers Public Schools is to provide an environment of educational excellence where all belong, all learn, and
all succeed.
LINGLE MISSION STATEMENT
Lingle Middle School is a community where all students are challenged to learn, to succeed, and to prepare for their future.
Welcome to Lingle Middle School! It is the goal of the staff and faculty to provide an education, which stresses academics
in an orderly, yet positive environment. This student handbook provides information about rules, procedures and
responsibilities as well as many other topics. We encourage each student/family to become familiar with this information.
This Student Planner is to be with every Lingle student at all times. If lost, another planner must be purchased. It is an
essential and effective communication tool between home and school. The cost of the planner is $6.00.
Lingle Middle School will be an exciting transition to secondary education.
GENERAL INFORMATION
(Topics listed in alphabetical order)
Assemblies: In assemblies, your conduct will show the
pride you have for yourself and your school. Loud
talking, whistling, booing, and general bad behavior show
a lack of respect for the speaker or performer, yourself,
and your school. Offenders will be dismissed from the
assembly immediately.
Attendance Policy: Lingle Middle School follows the
board approved Rogers School District attendance policy.
This policy is a part of the Student Information Packet
that is given out at the beginning of the school year.
Attendance/Absence Procedures: Students who have
been absent must bring a note signed by the parent
explaining the cause of the absence. The student must
give this note to the office on the first day back to school.
Clarification: If a student is not in school during school
hours, the student is considered absent. All absences
from class, except those caused by approved school
activities or in-school suspension, will be recorded for
each student. For any absence, parents have the
responsibility to see that make-up work is completed.
Backpacks and heavy/winter Coats: These two items
are to be put in lockers prior to the start of the school day.
They are NOT to be taken to class during the day.
Bus Regulations: Students have the privilege of using
the transportation services of the Rogers School District.
Rigid standards of discipline must be maintained at all
times in order to satisfy safety requirements. Whenever
a driver must direct his/her attention away from the road,
danger exists. Foremost in our minds is the safety of
each passenger.
While riding the bus:
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Except for ordinary conversation, students shall
observe quiet conduct on the bus.
We hope you have the best year ever!
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Students shall stay in their seat while the bus is in
motion.
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Students shall not throw waste paper on the floor of
the bus.
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Students shall not have food or drinks on the bus.
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No part of the body shall be extended through the
bus window.
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Students must be quiet while the bus is stopped for
railway crossings.
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Students shall not leave the bus from the emergency
door unless an emergency exists.
Discipline and penalties:
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Transportation privileges may be revoked for
violation of the rules or for conduct that is detrimental
to the safe operation of the school bus.
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The driver is in full charge of the bus and the
students.
Cafeteria:
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Breakfast and Lunch Program - Lingle Middle School
is a proud participant in the National Lunch Program
(Public Law 91-248). This program provides free
and reduced price lunches for those students who
are eligible under federal guidelines.
These
programs are coordinated through the Food Services
office.
Applications are available daily in the
cafeteria or office.
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Student Accounts - each student will have their own
account established in the cafeteria. Students will be
required to make their deposits in the mornings
between 7:30 and 7:55 (a deposit is when a student
is paying for more than one day or meal at a time).
Middle school will be allowed to charge for six
consecutive days (including breakfast) after which
time meals will be provided on a “pay as you go”
basis unless other payment arrangements have
been made. Ala Carte items may not be charged.
Students will not be allowed to continue to charge
meals. All students who wish to make a cash
deposit will need to do so by placing their money in
a sealed envelope with their ID number and name
written legibly on the outside of the envelope to
insure that their deposit is credited to their account.
Checks will be accepted for meal accounts ONLY!
No change will be given at any time! The cafeteria
has a limited amount of funds available, so please do
not expect the cashier to make change for large bills.
Absolutely no refunds will be made available to a
student once their deposit has been made.
Students who leave the district will need their
parent/guardian to fill out a Refund Request
Form before refunds can be made (these forms
are available in the cafeteria).
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Student Identification - ALL STUDENTS WILL BE
REQUIRED TO MEMORIZE THEIR SIX-DIGIT
STUDENT ID IN ORDER TO BE IDENTIFIED BY
THE CAFETERIA’S COMPUTER.
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Breakfast - The cost of breakfast will be $1.25.
Students who are on the free lunch program will be
provided with a free breakfast, students who are on
the reduced program will be 30 cents. Second trays
for breakfast will cost $1.25*. Students who arrive
late by bus will be allowed the opportunity to
purchase breakfast as soon as they arrive. These
students will be provided with a pass so they will not
be counted as tardy.
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Lunch - the cost of a student lunch in secondary
schools at this time is $2.35 (students on the
reduced lunch program will pay 40 cents). Adult
trays are $2.50* and student second trays will cost
$2.50*. The cafeteria will provide students with
several choices daily.
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Behavior - Students are expected to be orderly and
to keep noise to a minimum. This will allow students
and cafeteria staff to communicate. Please be
courteous and patient with the cafeteria staff. All
students misbehaving will be reported to the
lunchroom monitor or Assistant Principal. All
students are expected to clean up after themselves
by clearing their table of all trash, and returning their
dirty trays and flatware to the dish room window. All
trays are to be neatly stacked, flatware placed in the
silverware chute, and all trash discarded.
*Subject to increase
Cell Phones: The use of any personal electronic
communication and entertainment device is not allowed
during school hours unless such use has been
specifically approved by the principal for medical or other
compelling reasons. Students should turn off, secure,
and conceal from view (in their pockets, purses,
backpacks, etc) such personal communication devices.
Note:
The use of personal communication and
entertainment devices will be permitted before and after
normal school hours. (See Rogers School Discipline
Policy JK, section 11). Lingle Middle School requires all
cell phones to be stored in lockers during the school day
(7:30-3:00). Cell Phones will be held in the office. The
phone may be given to the student at the end of the day,
or a parent may be required to pick up the phone, at the
assistant principal’s/principal’s discretion. The School is
not responsible for lost or stolen cell phones. Continued
violations may result in detention/ISS.
Checking Out: If a student leaves school during the
day, parents or those designated on the office registration
form must sign the student out through the office.
Student absence will be documented depending on the
amount of time out of school. (See attendance policy).
We try to know all of our parents, but those picking up a
student may be required to present identification if it is
requested.
Complaint or Concern: If a student or parent has a
concern about a school policy or an employee, the
following procedure should be followed in order to resolve
the problem as quickly as possible:
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Contact the person or team with whom you have a
complaint to discuss the situation.
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If the problem still exists, contact the principal or
assistant principal.
Computer/Internet Access: Computer accounts are
created for all students in grades 6-12. Internet access is
an integral part of the computer design and is a
fundamental part of normal classroom resources.
Detailed information will go home with all students at the
beginning of the year or at time of enrollment. E-mail
accounts are a privilege and will be revoked if district
policies are violated.
Counseling Services: The services of the counselors
are available for every student. School related problems
in class work, grades, and social adjustments are just
some of the areas in which the counselors may help.
Parents are encouraged to become acquainted with the
counselors and to share with them anything that might
help in better understanding their child and his/her
individual needs or circumstances. A student may visit
the counselors’ office during the day. In order to do this,
the student needs to fill out a counselor request from
located in the main office.
Dress Code: All students are expected to come to
school neat, clean, and dressed in good taste. All
clothing must provide modesty and decency, and be
designed to maintain the dignity of the student, school, or
community. Key considerations in dress code should
involve safety, dressing appropriately for the school
function that is taking place, and dressing in a manner
that does not interfere with or distract the learning
process. Dyed hair or body piercing that poses a safety
hazard or is a classroom distraction is prohibited.
Students’ dress will be considered acceptable if they
adhere to the following principles:
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Clothing, accessories, or symbols that are perceived
as 'gang' related are not allowed. (Bandannas or
other “colors”, Sagging pants, caps, jackets,
headbands, hairnets)
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Tank tops, halter type blouses, spaghetti straps,
mesh shirts, and clothes that show bare midriffs
and/or cleavage are prohibited. T-shirts may be
worn under these items.
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Clothing advertising tobacco, alcohol, or drugs is not
permitted. In addition, clothing displaying obscene
language, suggestive language, or suggestive
pictures is prohibited. Examples of clothing to
exclude from school wear are WWF, South Park,
and clothing with crowns.
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No skin above the mid-thigh. All clothing below the
finger-tips including holes in jeans.
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Hats and sunglasses may not be worn in the
building.
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The waistline of pants, jeans, shorts, etc. must be
worn at waist level, rather than hip level or lower.
“Sagging” pants will NOT be allowed.
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Students may wear shorts within the following
guidelines:
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Shorts must be loose fitting
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Shorts and skirts must be at mid-thigh and
below finger tip in length (that is the longest
middle finger)
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Biker (Spandex), boxer, and gym shorts are not
allowed
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Gym shorts are to be worn in PE class and may
be worn to school athletic activities where they
are deemed appropriate.
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Pajamas and house shoes are prohibited
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Skate shoes or roller skate shoes are prohibited
Chains will not be allowed
Clothing with holes, rips, or tears above the fingertip
length is not permitted.
Students who wear inappropriate clothing will be
sent to the counselors’ office and not allowed to
attend class. Parents will be called and asked to
bring appropriate clothing. If parents cannot be
reached, students will go to ISS for the remainder of
the day.
Dress nicely, look good and enjoy school. If in doubt,
don’t wear it.
Food and Beverages at School: Everyone must work
together to keep our school attractive. Food or drinks are
allowed ONLY in the commons. The administrator must
authorize any other location. Students are encouraged to
leave energy drinks at home.
Grading Scale: Grades will be based on the following
scale:
A=
90 - 100
D=
60 – 69
B=
80 - 89
F=
59 and below
C=
70 - 79
*Grades will be entered as soon as possible, with a 2week maximum time frame, excluding major projects
and/or late work.
Laser Pointers: These are not allowed on any bus or in
school. They will be taken away from any student
possessing one.
Late Work: Assignments are due on the due date. After
this time, assignments may be turned in for a grade of up
to 50%, until the end of the unit.
Lockers: A locker with a built-in combination lock will be
provided and assigned to each student. It is extremely
important that the student not divulge his/her
combination to anyone. Lockers will not be shared.
Money and other valuables should not be left in the
lockers. Lockers are clean and free of writing and
stickers when issued and are expected to be maintained
in proper order. If there is a locker problem, it should be
reported to the teacher. Lockers remain under the
jurisdiction of the school. Searches of lockers may be
conducted at any time there is reasonable cause to do so
whether or not students are present.
Lost and Found: A “lost and found” is maintained in the
school office and by the bus doors. Any student who
finds an item should take it to the office. Students who
have lost articles should check the “lost and found” in the
office, or by the bus doors. Putting first and last name on
all personal items will aid in their location should they
become lost. Periodically, items left will be donated to
charity.
Make-up Work: If a student misses a class, he/she is
expected to make up the work. It is the student’s
responsibility to make up assignments once he/she and
the teacher determine which assignments must be
completed. When a student has been absent for more
than three (3) days, a parent may call the office (6313590) and request the student’s assignments. Please
call in the morning by 8:30 a.m., if you are planning on
picking up assignments that day. You may pick up
assignments in the office after 2:30. Generally, a student
will be given the same number of days to complete makeup work as the number of days he/she was absent.
Media Center: The media center and its staff are
available to students to assist them in selecting and using
print and non-print media using the following guidelines:
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Media center hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Students who do not owe fines and/or do not have
overdue books may check out a maximum of two
books. Most books may be checked out for a twoweek period with the option to recheck for one
additional week. Checkout restrictions apply to
some books.
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Unless otherwise indicated, books are due two
weeks from the checkout date. It is the responsibility
of the student to return books on time.
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Overdue notices will be sent to homeroom teachers.
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Students are responsible for materials checked out
to their student identification. Students must pay
assigned charges for late, damaged, lost, or
destroyed books.
Students will lose checkout
privileges until charges are paid.
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A copy of the Policies and Procedures, Rogers
Public Schools Library Media Center's handbook
provides additional information concerning guidelines
and is available in the media center.
Medicine at School: All medications must be checked
into the office.
This includes all prescription and
nonprescription medication and vitamins. No student
shall have medications in their possession (purse,
pocket, or locker). School personnel are not permitted to
administer medication at any time without written
permission from the child’s parent or guardian.
Medication will not be given unless it is in a current
prescription container, which has the child’s name, the
dose, when it is to be given, and the name of the
medication on the label.
It will be the student’s
responsibility to report to the office at the proper time to
receive his/her medication. There is a specific form in the
office that must be filled out and signed by a parent or
guardian before medication can be given.
Parent/Teacher Conferences:
Parent Teacher
conferences are scheduled twice yearly. Appointments
will be scheduled for every parent during both fall and
springs conferences. If you wish to meet with teachers at
other times during the year, please contact your student’s
homeroom teacher. Core teachers have a common
planning period and can meet with parents during that
time. Spring conferences will be Student-Led Portfolio
Conferencing.
Planners: Planner Codes are a form of communication
used by teachers to inform parents of student conduct.
Planners must be taken to each class.
Planner Codes - ENGLISH
FD
- Failure to Follow Directions by Adults
DB
- Disrespectful Behavior
MA
- Missing Assignments
CD
- Class Disturbance
T
- Tardy to Class
ND-PE - No Dress (P.E.)
LE
- Lack of Effort
- Good Day
SI
- Shows Improvement
GA
- Good Attitude
NP
- Not Prepared
MS
- Missing Supplies
Códigos de Agenda - SPANISH
FD
- Falta De Seguir Ordenez Por Adulto
CI
- Comportamiento Irrespetuoso
MA
-Trabajo Pendiente
CD
- Interrumpiendo Clase
T
-Tarde a clase
NU-PE - No Uniforme (P.E.)
LE
-Falta de esfuerzo
-Buen Dia
SI
-Muestra Mejoramiento
GA
- Buena Actitud
NP
- No Preparado
NU
- No Útiles
Prohibited Items at School: The following items should
not be brought to school. They will be taken away from
the student:
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Knives, guns, or any dangerous weapons (this
includes look-alikes)
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Beepers, paging devices, Laser pointers
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White out and paint pens
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Matches, lighters, tobacco, etc.
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IPOD
Electronic equipment (CD Players, MP3 players etc.),
toys, cameras, sports equipment, etc. should be left at
home unless authorized for a particular occasion. The
school will not be responsible for damaged or loss of
items.
Program of Study: Students in 6th grade will be
enrolled in English, math, reading, science, social
studies, PE/music (choir, band or orchestra), and
exploratory wheel (art/computer literacy/health/survey of
foreign language – nine weeks each)
7th graders will be enrolled in English or pre-AP English,
math or pre-algebra, reading, science, social studies, PE,
keyboarding, and one elective of choir, band, orchestra,
or semester classes consisting
of art
and
family/consumer science.
8th graders will be enrolled in English or pre-AP English,
pre-algebra or algebra, science or pre-AP science, social
studies, and keyboarding/wellness (PE/health). They will
also have two electives which consist of the following
year-long electives: band, choir, orchestra, French,
Spanish,
native
Spanish,
yearbook,
reading
improvement, or two semester classes consisting of art,
career orientation, web page design, broadcasting,
computer applications 1 or family/consumer science.
All 8th grade athletics (basketball, cheer, cross country,
football, pom, track, volleyball) are after school activities.
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School Day: The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and
ends at 3:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Students will
be allowed to go to their locker at 7:50. Students who
arrive before this time must be seated in the commons
area, sit in the gym bleachers, or go to the library (7:30 to
7:55).
School Supplies: Every student is required to purchase
the following basic school supplies. The planner is $6.00.
Please have all supplies purchased by the first day of
class. This is a suggested list for 6th, 7th and 8th grade.
(Your student’s team or individual teacher may request
additional items)
School Planner $6.00
Wide ruled loose-leaf paper
#2 wooden pencils
Box of Tissues
8 Solid color pocket folders
Durable pencil bag
Highlighters
Colored Pencils (2 packs
of basic colors)
2 glue sticks
P.E. Clothes*
Optional: Binder to hold all 8 pocket folders and planner
*Grey shirt and red shorts required for Phys. Ed. These
may be purchased at school (Shirt $, Shorts $) or on your
own.
School Code of Conduct:
Lingle Middle School
recognizes that effective school discipline can best be
achieved and maintained through the cooperative efforts
of parents, educators, and students. Everyone has a
right to expect a wholesome atmosphere that is
conducive to learning.
Building Non-negotiables:
Follow directions by all adults
Show kindness and respect to everyone
Be prepared and on time for all classes
Move around the building safely & orderly
(right shoulder/right wall)
Non-Verbal Hand Signal – Raised Hand
The following are among behaviors, which are
considered improper and unacceptable. The student who
chooses to engage in these behaviors will be subject to
disciplinary action.
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Bullying prohibited: Any act intended to cause
emotional or physical harm or to threaten, intimidate,
or damage reputations or friendships.
Bullying
includes teasing, taunting, name-calling, rumorspreading, tripping, pushing, hitting, excluding other
people, extorting money or other things of value,
damaging property, or any other act intended to
belittle or intimidate.
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Disruption and interference with the educational
process
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Damage, destruction, or theft of private or public
property
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Verbal abuse by a student to a fellow student, school
employee, or other individual
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Possession of any weapon, dangerous instrument,
or other object that could reasonably be considered
a weapon
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Possession, sale, or use of narcotics, drugs, alcohol,
tobacco, or other controlled substances or lookalikes
Disregard of reasonable directions or commands
given
by
authorized
school
personnel
(Insubordination)
Truancy and chronically poor attendance
Extortion (demanding money or goods) from other
students
Actions which might present a danger to self or
others
Fighting or physical abuse of another student
Sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual advances,
requests or demands for sexual favors, and other
inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature)
Repeated tardies
Loitering/lingering/hanging out in the halls---get to
class!
Wearing hats or caps in the building
Extreme dress or appearance which is disruptive
Rude or disorderly conduct in the lunch room
Public displays of affection (kissing, embracing, etc.)
Possession of any obscene material or magazines
(pornographic, vulgar, indecent, etc.)
Gang activity or gang apparel
Gum is not allowed
The school reserves the right to control behavior which
does not support good order and discipline even though
such behavior is not directly specified in the preceding
written rules of conduct.
Consequences for violating the code of conduct include
but are not limited to conference with the teacher, an
administrator and/or parent, loss of privileges, detention,
in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, and
expulsion.
For more detailed information refer to Student Discipline
Policy (JDE).
Tardies: Tardies are not counted as part of an absence.
They will be considered toward a disciplinary action. No
later than the fifth day of student absence from any class
during a semester, the school will contact the parent by
telephone or will send a letter to the parent. At this time,
the school will notify the parent of the consequences of
continuing to be tardy. Students who are tardy to school
must get a tardy slip from the office.
Textbooks: Textbooks are furnished at no cost to the
students. The student will be liable for loss of textbooks
or damage in excess of normal wear. In the event of a
lost textbook, the student will be required to pay the total
replacement cost of the book before being issued another
book. The teacher will assess damage to textbooks in
excess of normal wear, and the student will be charged
accordingly.
Valuables:
Students should not bring excessive
amounts of money or valuable items to school. If
necessary, valuables should be brought to the office
upon arrival to school for safekeeping. Valuables should
not be left in lockers. The school is not responsible for
loss or destruction of personal property or items.
Vending Machines: Students may purchase water and
soft drinks outside of school hours.
Visitors: Parents are encouraged to visit Lingle. Please
make arrangements in advance to visit a classroom or
confer with a teacher during his/her planning period. All
visitors are required to check in at the office upon
arrival to school. Visitors going anywhere in the school
will need to sign in at the office and will be issued a
visitors badge. This badge must be worn while in the
building. Visitors not wearing a badge will be asked to go
to the office and get one.
Withdrawing from School: When it is necessary for a
student to withdraw from school, the office should be
notified in advance. On the last day that the student will
be in attendance, he/she should request a withdrawal slip
from the office. The withdrawal slip will be taken by the
student to each class throughout the day to obtain
grading information and verify that textbooks were
returned. All fines and fees must be paid before school
records can be released.
Yearbook: You will be able to order a yearbook in the
fall. There will be a limited amount of yearbooks for sale
at the end of the school year. Please secure a copy by
ordering one in the fall.