MIDDLE SCHOOL
HANDBOOK
2015-2016
Dear Winthrop Family,
The following handbook is designed to keep you informed on classroom procedures as they relate to
middle school.
Enclosed you will find valuable information regarding dress-code policies, drop-off and pick-up
procedures, a class supplies list as well as classroom routines that are specific to middle school.
Once you have read the handbook please share the information with your child, sign and return the
pages 24, 25, 26 and 27 to the homeroom teacher by the end of the first week of school.
Welcome to Winthrop…. Home of the Lions… Pride of Winthrop!
6204 Scholars Hill Lane, Riverview, Florida 33578
Phone: 813-235-4811 ● Fax: 813-305-1588
www.winthropcharter.org
A Member of the Charter Schools USA Family of Schools.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Absences
Administrative Detention
Afternoon Student Pick-up Policies and Procedures
Arrival
Assemblies
Assessments
Athletic Programs
Attendance
ATOSS (Alternative To Out Of School Suspension)
Backpacks
Before and After School Programs
Bell Schedule
Bicycles
Cafeteria and Cafeteria Rules
Cell Phones
Change of Address
Clinic/Injuries/Illness
Clothing/Uniform
Clubs and Organization
Communication
Conferences
Crisis Team
Daily Schedule
Dances
Discipline Policy
Dismissal/Early Dismissal
Dress Code/Uniform Policy
Dress Code Discipline Policy
Early Release Schedule
Emergency Drills
Emergencies/Health Information Card
Entering Classes
Expulsion
Field Trips
Final and Mid-Term Exams
Grades/Progress Reports/Report Cards
Grievance Policy
Gum and Candy
Hallway Procedures
Health Screenings
Homework
Honor Roll
Independent Walkers
Infraction Thread
Lost and Found
Medications
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Middle School Progression Plan (Retention Policy)
Money and Valuables
Morning Student Drop-off Policies and Procedures
Morning Procedures
Non-discrimination Policy
Physical Education Participation
PowerSchool (website portal)
Prohibited Items
Promotion Ceremony Requirements – 8th grade families
Saturday Detention
Search and Seizure
Student Number
Student Identification Card
Student Rights
Summer Reading (Required)
Suspension
Textbooks
Visitors
Volunteering/Volunteer Hours
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Arrival
Middle School doors are open to students at 7:30am. Students who arrive prior to 7:30am must be enrolled
in the Before School Program. Students eating breakfast may arrive at 7:30am. Teaching begins at
7:55am. The tardy bell sounds at 7:57am. All students must be in their homeroom prior to the tardy bell
or disciplinary action will be taken (refer to middle school discipline plan).
Attendance
It is very important that your child is in attendance and on time every day. However, if your child is sick,
please allow your child to stay at home until he/she is well and able to return to school. Regular attendance
is NECESSARY for a student to take full advantage of available educational opportunities. Students are
counted present when they are in assigned classes, attending ATOSS (Alternative to Out-of-School
Suspension), participating in a school-sponsored function, and on an educational field trip. When a student
accumulates 10 or more absences and additional absences occur which are caused by illness, a written
statement from a physician verifying that the absence was caused by an illness must be submitted by your
parent/guardian. Tardiness is late arrival to class or to school, or the failure to sign-in upon arrival to
school. Consequences for tardiness will be dealt with in accordance with the Winthrop Discipline Plan and
the Hillsborough County Public School’s Code of Conduct. Any student arriving at 8:00am is considered
tardy and must be signed in by a parent at the front desk. Students are expected to be in school except in
cases of emergency or for reasons as outlined below:
1. Personal illness (medical evidence may be requested)
2. Death of a relative
3. Religious holiday(s) of the specific faith of the student
4. Subpoena by any law enforcement agency
5. Any other reason must be excused by the administration PRIOR to the absence
6. Students who are out of class without permission will be referred to the appropriate administrator.
The school principal or designee is the only person authorized to excuse a student’s absence.
Student’s Responsibilities Regarding School Attendance
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A student is expected:
• To be in school every day and ON TIME in every class unless excused.
• To bring appropriate materials (including the Agenda Book) to ALL classes.
• To be prepared to work in EVERY class.
• To be responsible for obtaining and completing ALL assignments missed during an absence.
Parents’ Responsibilities Regarding School Attendance
A parent/guardian is expected:
• To bring your child (ren) to school every day and ON TIME.
• Contact the school by phone on each day of the student’s absence. Call the school absentee line
at (813)235-4811 to report the absence before 8:30am.
• To send a note on the day the student returns specifying the date(s) and the reason for the absence.
Failure on the part of the parent to perform these responsibilities shall result in the student receiving an
unexcused absence or disciplinary action.
Absences
Refer to Winthrop Charter School’s policy on reporting your child’s absence. The WCS absentee policy can
be found in the school-wide handbook located at http://www.winthropcharter.org/. If you have a
preplanned extended absence, notify your child’s teacher to arrange for any make-up work. Students will
not receive extended time on assignments for unexcused absences.
Morning procedures
Upon arrival middle school students are to report directly to homeroom. Instruction begins at 7:55am.
Homeroom is included in a student’s first period class. It is a time when important announcements and
information is shared, and for this reason it is important that students are on their best behavior during
morning announcements. All students are expected to sit silently in their seats and listen to morning
announcements.
Entering Classes
Students will enter the classroom quietly. They will unpack and follow directions given by the teacher. Bell
work will be given in every class and is to be completed within the first five minutes of class. If it is not
completed by the time the teacher is ready to start direct instruction, it is at the teacher’s discretion as to
when the child is to complete the work.
Student Number
Each child is assigned a student number through Charter Schools USA. Students utilize this number
multiple times throughout the day and are expected to memorize it. This is the same student number that
is used for checking out in the cafeteria line.
Hallway Procedures
When walking in the hallways during classes, the students will remain silent. Students must have a pass
when traveling in the halls during class time. The students should have hands by their sides. The students
should stay on the right side of the hallways. Students are to be in a single file line facing forward when
traveling as a class. During class breaks, students should not loiter in the hallways. No running in the halls.
Assemblies
Assemblies are held during the year for the benefit of the student body. Assembly behavior should be
refined and courteous. All students should give the speaker and/or performers their undivided attention.
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Gestures of appreciation should be in the form of applause. Manifestations of disenchantment or poor
behavior are considered in bad taste and shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Athletic Programs
Winthrop Charter School offers several athletic sports programs, which operate after school for middle
school boys and girls. Some of these programs, which occur throughout the school year, are as follows:
volleyball, basketball, cross-country running, flag football and soccer. Student athletes MUST maintain
proper behavior and conduct. Any type of disciplinary action could jeopardize the student’s participation
during the intramural sports. Student athletes MUST maintain proper academic status (C average or
above) to participate. Please request a copy of the Winthrop Athletic League Handbook from the Athletic
Director for more detailed information.
Physical Education Participation
Students excused from PE must have a WRITTEN note from parents, from a physician, or in some cases
from the school nurse. Notes from home are honored for ONE day only. For the sake of good health and
comfort, students must dress out for PE. Since Middle School students cannot shower before returning to
class, deodorants/antiperspirants need to be encouraged. Body sprays are NOT allowed.
Clubs and Organizations
Winthrop Charter School has service clubs, special interest groups and intramural sports. The aim of
Winthrop Charter is to provide an opportunity for all students to become involved in a group sponsored
activity. Students should listen to announcements for more information about these available activities
offered by Winthrop Charter School. All students participating in extracurricular activities must comply
with the conduct required by the Code of Conduct for students. Students will not be able to participate in
clubs and organizations if there is outstanding debt owed to the school. Students MUST maintain proper
academic status (C average or above) to participate.
Dances
Throughout the year there will be several school dances.
• ALL school rules apply to dances.
• Student dress MUST be in accordance with Winthrop Charter School rules and good taste.
• Student conduct MUST be in good taste.
• Chaperones will REMOVE anyone they believe has been misbehaving.
• Decorations are to be left for the enjoyment of the duration of the dance – any student dismantling
decorations may be asked to leave immediately.
• Students are NOT to leave the designated area and re-enter.
• If a student needs to leave before the end of the dance, they are to notify a chaperone and call their
parents.
• Students must be picked up promptly from the dance. Students picked up late may lose the privilege
of attending future dances.
• Students must be in attendance at school ON the day of the dance.
• Students asked to leave a dance for displaying inappropriate behavior WILL be subject to school
consequences, detention, suspension, or the loss of the privilege of another dance/activity.
• Winthrop students ONLY may attend
• Administration determines eligibility for dance attendance. Any suspension during that quarter
disqualifies attendance at the dance.
Bicycles
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It is a privilege for students to bicycle themselves to and from school. Permission forms are available in
the front office. Bikes are to be locked at all times while at the bike racks. Bikes are not to be ridden around
the school at ANY time. The school cannot assume responsibility for bikes. Florida law requires all bicycle
riders under the age of 16 years old to WEAR a properly fitted helmet, fastened securely onto the rider’s
head by a strap. Not wearing a helmet can subject the bike rider to a citation issued by law enforcement.
Assessments
All middle school students will be required to take assessments. School-wide, they will be taking the FAIR
test (Florida Assessment of Instruction in Reading), which assesses spelling, reading comprehension, and
vocabulary, as well as other reading skills. Students at Winthrop Charter School will also participate in
NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) Benchmark Testing in reading, science, and math. This
assessment will cover what the students are expected to know by the end of their respective grade level.
Middle school students will also take CMAs (Common Monthly Assessments) in reading and math, the EOC
(End-of-year exams) in Math, Reading, Science, Language Arts, Civics (7th grade) and Algebra 1 (8th grade).
Students will be assessed regularly in their classroom on current material being taught.
Final and Mid-term Exams
Middle School students will be given mid-term and final exams at the mid-term and end of the school year.
Every student must take his/her exam. If for some reason a student is unable to take his/her exam, the
parent must contact the administrator to be excused and the STUDENT is responsible for making
arrangements with the teacher to make-up the exam. Students will receive a ZERO on the final and midterm exams if the test is not taken, which will affect final grades.
Required Summer Reading
In an effort to prevent the “Summer Slide” (the loss of core reading and learning skills that occurs when
children do not read books during the summer break from school), all students of Winthrop Middle School
are required to read two books during the summer break. Students will be tested on the required
summer reading book the first week back to school. Additionally, students will be required to complete a
project, on a book of their choosing, from a recommended reading list. The name of the required book and
a list of acceptable books for students to choose from will be made available via email and through ELA
teacher correspondence during the month of May.
Backpacks
Backpacks should be brought to school each day, checked and cleaned out every evening at home. Rolling
backpacks are only permitted due to a medical condition, which requires a doctor’s diagnosis and a 504
Plan.
Textbooks
Students are responsible for ALL textbooks issued to them and for ALL classroom library books checked
out. Satisfactory payment will be REQUIRED for all lost or damaged books. Failure of the student to pay
for lost or damaged books shall deprive the student of further use of free textbooks and/or use of
the classroom library as well as prevent the student from participating in extra-curricular activities
and attending special events such as dances, field trips, etc.
Dress Code: Clothing/Uniform Policy
Students and parents need to be aware of the importance of good grooming and its effect upon the learning
environment. A higher standard of dress encourages respect for individuals, student and others, and
results in a higher standard of behavior. Our dress code guidelines indicate appropriate school dress
during normal school hours. Winthrop Charter reserves the right to interpret these guidelines and/or
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make changes during the school year. Students are expected to follow these guidelines. Every student in
attendance shall wear a school uniform, purchased through the designated uniform company (All Uniform
Wear - All Uniform Wear can be reached through their website at www.alluniformwear.com). STUDENTS
MAY NOT WEAR, AT ANY TIME, CLOTHING WITH THE WCS LOGO THAT WAS NOT PURCHASED
THROUGH ALL UNIFORM WEAR. Placing the WCS logo on clothing without expressed permission of
Charter School USA is in direct violation of trademark regulations. Violators could be prosecuted.
NEW STUDENTS who start during the school year are required to purchase uniforms through the
designated uniform company immediately after time of registration and before starting school.
NO JEANS/DENIM except on designated “jeans days”. On designated days students may wear blue/denim
jeans. No “skinny jeans.” No jeans that are faded or have cuts or tears.
Hair: Hair must be neat and clean. Haircuts and hairstyles are not to include designs, hair coloring,
highlights or any color, mohawks, fohawks, excessive beads, distracting hair accessories or clips, etc. Hair
that is distracting to the educational setting in anyway will NOT be allowed. This is left to the discretion of
the administration. Girls may wear hair neatly braided down. Boys must have conservative hair
styles/cuts, only. Hats may be worn at recess and PE ONLY. No bandanas or large bows may be worn.
NO make-up, no nail polish or acrylic nails can be worn in school. Students wearing make-up or nail polish
will be asked to remove it in the office and receive further disciplinary action.
Shoes: Safe footwear shall be worn at all times. Students must wear closed-toed, solid, black, brown
or white shoes at all times. No boots of any kind or shoes with metal tips may be worn. No stacked or
pumped shoes may be worn. No bedroom slippers, lace-up high-top, knee-high tennis shoes, no sling back
or backless shoes, no light-up or ballerina spinning shoes are allowed. No sandals or “Crocs”. NO rollerskate shoes allowed or form of sandals or flip-flops. We recommend appropriate sneakers or flat dress
shoes.
Socks: Ankle-length solid white or solid black socks ONLY must be worn at all times.
Shirts: Grades 6-8 wear navy blue or white polo shirts. All shirts MUST be tucked in and buttoned at all
times. Shirts MUST be purchased from All Uniform Wear. If undershirts are worn, they MUST be white.
Slacks/Shorts/Etc.: All uniform khaki or navy blue slacks/shorts/skorts/etc. MUST be purchased from
All Uniform Wear and worn at the waist with a belt and be in good repair. Intentionally altered clothing
or unbuttoned and ill-fitted garments are not acceptable. Ill-fitted garments include, but are not limited to,
garments that are too small so as to reflect immodesty or too large so as to appear to be falling off the body.
All pants must be worn appropriately at the waist, not sagging. NO jeans/denim can be worn at any time
except as noted for designated Jeans Days. They must be worn at the waist with a belt and be in good
repair.
Belts: A solid black or brown belt must be worn at all times with any article of clothing that has belt loops.
The belt should be fitted around the waist so that the excess length can be tucked in loops and NOT hanging.
Jewelry: Students may not wear body piercing. Students are allowed one earring per ear, in the ear lobe.
Only a stud earring or small hoop may be worn for safety purposes. Limited jewelry can be worn, such as a watch,
small bracelet, and thin necklace. Necklace should hang inside of the school uniform NOT on top for safety
purposes. Silly Bandz and their likeness are not allowed.
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PE Clothing: Middle School (grades 6 -8) students may wear the school PE t-shirt, which is a gray t-shirt
with WCS logo ONLY on PE days.
Student Identification Card – STUDENT ID MUST BE WORN VISIBLY AT ALL TIMES. Failure to wear
the student Id will result in disciplinary action. Lost Ids can be replaced for $5.00 in the middle school
front office. Lost lanyards can be replaced for $1.00.
General: At no time are students to wear anything offensive, immodest, or deemed inappropriate by the
faculty. ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE LABELED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME.
On Cold Days: Students may ONLY wear dark blue/navy school sweaters, school sweatshirts,
and/or school fleece with the WCS logo purchased through All Uniform Wear. School sweatshirts and
fleece jackets are outerwear only. No clothing may be tied around a student’s waist. Students may wear
ONLY white undershirts. Girls are permitted to wear solid white tights that reach the ankle, under their
uniform skirt on cold weather days.
DRESS CODE DISCIPLINE POLICY: After first dress code violation, a parent will be contacted to deliver
school uniform and student is removed from class until their clothing is compliant with the WCS dress
code. If parent is unavailable, students will be given borrowed uniform clothing which will be required to
be laundered and returned to school. Repeated dress code violations will result in a student disciplinary
action.
Gum and Candy
Our goal at Winthrop Charter School is to maintain a clean and attractive environment; therefore gum,
mints and candy are NOT permitted on campus. All violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Cafeteria
In order to get the most from your school day, all students should begin the day with a good breakfast. At
school, students are encouraged to eat a nutritious breakfast and/or lunch in our cafeteria.
Breakfast
Lunch
Milk
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PRICES
$1.50
$2.85
$ .50
REDUCED
$ .30
$ .40
Please be sure that if your child is going to purchase hot lunch or breakfast that there is money in
their account. Credit will not be extended past $8.00. At that time, a lunch substitution will be given
or a lunch will need to be packed for your child until their account is current.
Students are expected to behave in and respect the rights of others by demonstrating good manners
and good human relations.
Cafeteria Rules
• Form SINGLE FILE lines at each entry. No crowding, holding, or cutting.
• Be SEATED at your assigned table and remain seated.
• Use your LEVEL ONE voice.
• Raise your hand if you need help
• Eat only your own food….NO TRADING AND NO SHARING
• Leave eating area CLEAN. This includes benches and under the table area.
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Be RESPECTFUL of staff and your peers.
Throw away your trash and empty containers.
DO NOT throw or play with food.
DO NOT remove food or drinks from the cafeteria
Soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy are prohibited.
You are to REMAIN IN THE CAFETERIA until dismissed.
Consequences for NOT respecting the cafeteria range from lunch detention, after school detention
or suspension.
Communication (emails/Power Schools/phone)
Families may communicate with their students’ teachers either by phone, email or through student
agendas or folders. Parents should consult with your teachers regarding any problems or questions of
concern. Every teacher welcomes a conference with any parent. We do urge, however, that such visits be
made by making an appointment with the teacher at a convenient time BEFORE 7:55am or AFTER 3:30pm.
Families are encouraged to communicate with their child’s teachers through email. Teachers email
addresses include the first initial of their first name, last name, followed by @winthropcharter.org.
The Winthrop Charter School newsletter will be made available online. A copy will be made available in
the office for parents WITHOUT internet access.
Change of Address
It is the responsibility of each student and parent to inform the school Registrar of a change of address,
phone number or email address immediately and provide needed support documentation. Having
accurate information facilitates communication between school and home.
Conferences
Teachers will contact families if there are any concerns (or updates) regarding academic progress or
behavior in the classroom. Families may also contact their students’ teachers to arrange a conference to
discuss concerns at school.
Emergency Drills
Emergency/fire drills will be held periodically during the school year. An evacuation plan is posted in each
room and students should study the plan and become familiar with it. Teachers will give detailed
instruction on the proper evacuation procedures. ALL students shall leave the building quietly during the
drill and remain with the teacher at all times.
Crisis Team
Winthrop Charter School has a team of administrators and student support services personnel who have
been specially trained to handle emergency conditions that may arise with the school and the school
community.
Cell phones
Students are permitted to bring cell phones to school in case of emergencies before and after school.
Once students arrive at school they will be required to TURN OFF the phone and place them in their
backpack for the remainder of the time students are on campus. Any calls during the school day will be
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made or received by the front office or clinic (students will be called to office for emergencies only).
Discipline for cell phones will be in accordance with the Code of Conduct. Please review the Infraction
Thread (page 21 of this handbook) for more information. Winthrop will not be responsible for lost,
damaged or stolen cell phones.
Messages
Students shall NOT be called to the telephone. The school cannot guarantee that phone messages will reach
students. Every effort will be made to deliver emergency messages.
Parents may contact faculty members by telephoning the school and leaving a message with the front office.
The parents through the teacher should make appointments requesting personal contact to discuss student
progress.
Dismissal/ Early Dismissal
ALL FAMILIES MUST HAVE A PLACARD FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR. Middle school students will
follow Winthrop Charter dismissal procedure for the safety of the students. At dismissal time the
students will pack up according to their last period teacher. Once packed up, the teacher will dismiss the
students to their correct area of pickup. Students are to be picked up no later than 3:20pm in carline. Any
student not picked up by 3:20pm will be escorted to the elementary school cafeteria where families can
enter the elementary school carline for dismissal. Middle School students not picked up through the
elementary school carline by 4:00pm will be sent to the emergency after care program and all fees will
apply. If dismissal procedures are violated students will be placed on the waitlist for the following year.
Parents who follow arrival and dismissal procedures will be awarded 5 volunteer hours at the end of the
year.
Release of Students (HCPS Policy 5230)
During school hours a principal or designee shall permit a child to leave school only in custody of one of
the following adults:
• Parent/guardian of the student with a Winthrop placard or photo ID;
• Person listed on Emergency Contact Card, with photo ID;
• A law enforcement officer;
• An authorized worker from the Department of Children and Families.
Students may not be picked up from school between the hours 2:30 and 3:00pm on regular school
days and between 12:30 and 1:00pm on early release days. Continuous removal of students prior
to the end of the designated school day will be deemed as unexcused tardies and be subject to
disciplinary action.
Field trips
Field trips will be determined by the middle school team and will be directly related to classroom learning.
Students MUST attend school all day to participate in a field trip that is scheduled on that day. To
participate on a weekend field trip, students must attend all day the last school day PRIOR to the field trip.
Permission slips MUST be filled out completely and signed and returned by the preset deadline for each
field trip. Field trip costs are predetermined based upon a certain number of participants who will share
the total expense. The ONLY consideration for a refund would be upon a verifiable death in the family or
an injury to you that precludes you from field trip participation. Fees are pre-paid and non-refundable.
Administration determines eligibility for field trips based on discipline and no refunds will be provided.
Students will not be able to attend field trips if there is outstanding debt owed to the school.
Students are required to wear a Winthrop Spirit Shirt on all field trips. These can be purchased
through the Winthrop PTC, class or school-sponsored club.
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Students will be expected to demonstrate behavior becoming of a Winthrop student. Prior to the field trip,
students exhibiting inappropriate behavior may be eliminated from the field trip. Students exhibiting
inappropriate behavior during a field trip will be removed from the group and parents will be called to
come pick him or her up immediately.
Parents who would like to attend a field trip must be registered with the school as a SERVE
volunteer. SERVE is a division of the Hillsborough County Public School system and is charged with providing
background checks for all potential school volunteers. Chaperones must first obtain 3 volunteer hours by
attending a school-sponsored event (e.g. the Winter Festival, Spring Carnival, PTC meetings) prior to requesting
to be a field trip chaperone. Additionally, all field trip chaperones must attend a Winthrop Chaperone Training
session, which are provided a minimum of twice per year. Note that as a volunteer, you are expected to support
the teacher in maintaining a safe learning experience.
Volunteering/Volunteer Hours
Volunteers are an asset to Winthrop and ensure the success of our learning community. Our goal is to
reinforce the importance of students and parents collaborating. Volunteer hours are a requirement that
secures your child’s enrollment at Winthrop Charter School. We invite parents, senior citizens, and
immediate family members that are 18 and older to volunteer at Winthrop Charter School. Parents are
required to log onto the Power Schools system to record their volunteer service hours. Parent volunteer
service is mandatory and MUST be completed by the last Friday in May in order for you to uphold your
recommitment status for the next school year. Each family is required to complete 20 volunteer hours
or 30 volunteer hours for two or more children. Please be sure to enter your volunteer hours so
accurate records can be kept.
Please note that if the volunteer hour commitment is not upheld, your child will have to reapply to
Winthrop Charter School through our lottery system.
1. Half of all volunteer hours should be completed by the end of December.
2. All volunteer hours must be completed by the last Friday in May of the current school year OR this
may result in your child being withdrawn from the school.
ATTENTION 8th Grade parents/guardians – Promotion Ceremony Requirement: All required
volunteer hours must be completed by the last Friday in May. Students whose parents/guardians do not
fulfill their volunteer commitment will not be invited to the Promotion Ceremony.
Visitors
ALL visitors to the school MUST report to the front office to register with valid identification and receive a
VISITOR’S PASS. Violators are guilty of trespassing. Parents are always welcome, but are encouraged to
make appointments to see administrators, counselors, and teachers. Students are NOT allowed to bring
visitors to school.
Grades/Progress Reports/Report Cards
Teachers will provide one grade per subject each week. Homework will be input as a practice grade.
Parents may access grades on the Power School system.
Progress Reports and Report Cards are issued four (4) times each during the school year. The
computerized Progress Report and Report Card indicates an academic grade and instructor’s comment(s)
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for each subject in which the student is enrolled. Attendance is also reported on this form. Progress
Reports and Report Cards are sent home and are to be signed by a parent/guardian, and returned to school
with the exception of the final report card. Students are responsible for taking their report card home and
showing it to their parents and returning a parent acknowledgment signature to the teacher.
Grading System
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%
A – Outstanding Performance
B – Above Average Progress
C – Average Progress
D – Lowest Acceptable Progress
F - Failure
Homework
Students will receive homework assignments on a daily basis and will be required to keep an agenda to
write their assignments in. Homework is a necessary part of an educational program. Homework is
intended to be a meaningful follow up to classroom instruction. Students generally receive homework
from EACH teacher several times a week depending on the subject. Assignments will be due the next day
unless otherwise specified. If the student does not understand an assignment after trying to do it at home,
please bring a note indicating the problem experienced. Every student is required to read at least 20
minutes a night and log his or her books.
Middle School students can expect approximately 90 minutes of homework per night. This is based on
average ability and concentration. Students in advanced or gifted classes will usually have more than the
average amount of homework. If you do NOT complete class work in class, you may be asked to complete
class work in addition to homework. Homework will be assigned Monday through Friday. Discipline will
be applied after three (3) or more times with no homework (please review the “Class Preparedness”
infraction thread on page 20).
Students are required to make up assignments, tests, homework, etc. that are missed due to excused
absences. Make-up work must be completed within a reasonable time, not to exceed the number of days
you missed plus one additional day. The parent may request assignments missed during any period of
three or more consecutive days of absence. The work can usually be made available within 24 hours of an
appropriate request. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain assignments from the appropriate
teacher(s) upon returning to class immediately following the absence and not receive an academic penalty
unless the work is not made up within a reasonable time. Students can also check their Power Schools
account for their assignments.
Students may request help from their teachers during their weekly office hours. Teacher office hours are
posted on their classroom door. Students may also take advantage of the bi-monthly Saturday School that
is staffed by a member of the education team from 8:30am until 11:30am. Saturday School dates can be
obtained from your classroom teacher.
Honor Roll
Two Honor Rolls are recognized at Winthrop Charter School:
• High Academic Honors – All A’s in all subjects (including electives)
• Honors – All A’s and B’s in all subjects (including electives)
Middle School Progression Plan
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Established principles of growth and development by the academic and career interests of the student
determine placement that facilitates optimum learning for each student by acquisition of subject area skills
and competencies. Promotion and/or retention are determined on the date that final grades are submitted
by teachers at the end of the regular academic year. (F.S.1008.25)
Sixth Grade Promotion: Sixth grade students must pass language arts, mathematics, science and social
studies to be promoted to seventh grade.
Seventh Grade Promotion: Seventh grade students must pass language arts, mathematics, science and
social studies to be promoted to eighth grade.
Eighth grade students must pass language arts, mathematics, science and social studies to be promoted
to ninth grade.
In addition, prior to entering high school eighth grade students must meet the following requirements:
• Successfully complete three middle school or higher level courses in language arts, mathematics, science, and
social studies
• Successfully complete civics education course. Earn a Level 3 or higher on the state end-of-course (EOC) exam.
• Complete the career and planning curriculum component and complete a personalized academic and career plan
The entire document can be found at: http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/instruction/StudentProgressionPlan/
Clinic/Injuries/Illness
If your child becomes ill or is injured during the school day, the teacher will issue a PASS to the clinic. If
the student is too ill to remain at school, a parent or the person designated as your emergency contact will
be called to come. Any injury requiring a trip to the nurse will be documented using the Accident/Incident
form provided by CSUSA. Any serious injury such as blood loss (more than the usual cut/scrape/busted
lip), sprained or broken bones, etc… the nurse/office staff will follow protocol and notify a family member
if needed.
If your child is sick with a fever, they may not attend or return to school until 24hrs has passed without a
fever.
If your child is vomiting or has irregular bowel movements, please keep them at home until they are
symptom-free for 24hrs. If these illnesses occur at school, they will be sent to the clinic and you will be
notified to pick your child up from school.
Medications
To enable students to receive their prescribed medications during the school day, a special
medication/treatment form must be obtained from the school nurse. This form requires the signature
of the doctor prescribing the medication and parent’s signature. Parents cannot Fax, information to the
school.
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Medications must be properly labeled in the original container from the pharmacy. Please notify the school
nurse of any medication changes. A nurse or the principal’s designee distributes medication in all
circumstances. Students are not permitted to carry medication. All medication is to be dispensed by
the nurse or principal’s designee.
Trained personnel will administer all medication through Winthrop Charter front office. Teachers are not
allowed to administer any medication. Additionally, students are not permitted to bring medication to selfadminister during school hours, including cough drops and Chapstick.
Emergencies/Health Information Card
All students are required to have an up-to-date Emergency/Health Information Card. In the event of an
emergency, the school MUST have accurate telephone numbers for both parents and guardians and
designate contact people. This helps ensure the most efficient communication between school staff and
parents/guardians.
Health Screenings
Health screenings consist of the following types of evaluations: vision, scoliosis, and hearing. If students
or parents have any questions or concerns regarding the screenings, they should contact the school nurse.
Grievance Policy
If a student feels that he/she has been unfairly treated, he/she may appeal a decision based upon any policy
or procedure. First the student is to discuss the matter with his/her teacher or student support services
representative. If the conflict still exists, the student should then discuss the matter with the
administration. If the conflict is not resolved the student may appeal in writing to Charter Schools USA at
800 Corporate Drive, Suite #124, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334.
Money and Valuables
Large sums of money or valuables should NOT be brought to school. All jewelry must be personally secured
and expensive jewelry should NEVER be brought to school.
Prohibited Items
No playing cards, gaming devices, figurines of any type or other electronic devices are allowed at
school. Novelty school supplies, such as oversized pens and pencils are discouraged, as they are
distracting to the learning environment. All personal belongings MUST be labeled with child’s name for
easy identification. Students are responsible for their own personal belongings. If students bring a cell
phone to school for after-school emergencies, it is to remain off and out of the student’s reach during school
hours. The school is NOT responsible for the damage, disappearance or theft of student’s personal
property.
Any item that may distract the school/class learning environment is not to be brought on campus. Such
prohibited items include, but are not limited to the following: graffitied book bags, white out or similar
paint products, glue/paste, compasses, chains, makeup, perfume, body sprays, skateboards, toys, marbles,
balloons, stuffed animals, playing cards, permanent markers, trading cards, pacifiers, glow sticks,
inappropriate reading materials, laser light equipment, radios, MP3 players, headsets, hand-held video
games, audio-visual equipment, and cameras.
Prohibited items will be confiscated and parents MUST pick up these items within 30 days of confiscation
date. The school assumes NO responsibility for the damage, loss, or charitable donation of the confiscated
items after the 30 days have expired.
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Search and Seizure
If, at any time, there is reason to believe a student is concealing contraband, illegal property, stolen items,
cigarettes or tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or any weapon, the administrative staff and
faculty has the right to search the student or the student’s personal property. Specially trained animals
may be used on campus including but not limited to classrooms, storage areas, and parking lots to detect
the presence of prohibited or illegally possessed substances or objects. School authorities are charged with
the responsibility of safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of the students in their care. In the discharge
of that responsibility, school authorities may search the person or property with or without the student's
consent whenever they reasonably suspect that the search is required to discover evidence of a violation
of law or of school rules. The extent of the search will be governed by the seriousness of the alleged
infraction and the student's age (F.S. 901.21, 933.07, 1006.09(9).
Lost and Found
Throughout the year students lose or misplace articles of clothing, book bags, school supplies, lunch boxes,
shoes and many more items. In an effort to prevent the loss of such items, student belongings SHOULD be
labeled. All lost and found items are placed in the Front Office.
Statement of Non-discrimination Policy
Winthrop Charter School, a part of Charter Schools USA, does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or disability, in the provision
of educational programs, activities or employment opportunities and benefits that it operates, pursuant to
the requirements of Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 1992, Americans with Disabilities Act and the Florida Educational Equity Act of
1984. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to Winthrop Charter School. Furthermore,
the school will not discriminate against students with disabilities who are served in the Exceptional
Student Education (ESE) programs and students who are served in English Speaker of other Languages
(ESOL) programs.
PowerSchool
The Winthrop PowerSchool portal is a resource, which allows parents and students access to school-wide
information. Parents and students have access to real-time information on grades, attendance, comments,
assignments and scores directly from the teacher's gradebook via the PowerSchool web portal and free
PowerSchool Mobile app.
Daily Schedule
The daily schedule will be posted in each classroom. The schedule will consist of all components of that
particular class.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE
Arrival
Homeroom/Learning Skills
Period 1
7:30 – 7:55am
7:57 – 8:20am
8:22 – 9:13am
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Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
9:15 – 10:06am
10:08 – 10:59am
11:01– 11:52am
Period 6
Period 7
1:15 - 2:06pm
2:08 – 3:00pm
Period 5/lunch
Lunch A 11:56 – 12:21pm
Lunch B 12:23 – 12:48pm
Lunch C 12:50 – 1:13pm
11:54 – 1:13pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL EARLY RELEASE BELL SCHEDULE
Arrival
Homeroom/Learning Skills
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
7:30 – 7:55am
7:57 – 8:20am
8:22 – 8:52am
8:54 – 9:24am
9:26 – 9:56am
9:58 – 10:28am
Period 6
Period 7
Afternoon Announcements
11:53 - 12:23pm
12:25 – 12:55pm
12:55 – 1:00pm
Period 5/lunch
Lunch A 10:32 – 10:57am
Lunch B 10:59 – 11:24am
Lunch C 11?26 – 11:51am
10:30 – 11:51am
Morning Drop-off and Afternoon Pick-up Policies and Procedures
“Putting Children First” is the mantra of Charter Schools USA. Therefore, we must begin with our top
priority, that of the safety and wellbeing of every child that attends our school. The drop-off and pick-up
practices of a small minority of our families are greatly jeopardizing the safety of the Winthrop Charter
School children. For the safety of our students, faculty and staff we ask that everyone follow the policy
described below:
Morning Drop-off: Eighth grade students are to arrive through Providence Road. Sixth and Seventh grade
student are to utilize Bloomingdale Avenue. Once on school property, safely follow the car loop around the
middle school and move into 2 lanes as you approach the middle school cafeteria. Once all cars are at a
standstill, students are to wait for a signal from a staff member before exiting their car. Students ARE NOT
TO WALK BETWEEN STOPPED CARS AT ANY TIME. Students, whose cars are in the outside lane, when
exiting their car, are to walk down the middle isle to a staff member and proceed to the sidewalk with adult
supervision.
During arrival no car is permitted to pull out of carline to drop off a child in the front of the middle school
office. For the safety of students the front parking lot is for the handicap and staff. During this time you
may park in a designated spot by the pond and walk your student to the office. If your student is tardy you
must sign them in at the main office.
DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR CHILD AT THE TOWN CENTER AND ALLOW THEM TO WALK TO SCHOOL.
This is a violation of our school policy.
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PLEASE DO NOT MAKE A LEFT TURN ON TO PROVIDENCE ROAD AFTER EXITING THE CARLINE. This
is very dangerous, holds up traffic and has been the cause of car accidents.
Younger siblings who attend Winthrop: Middle School students with WCS Elementary School siblings
should escort them to the middle school cafeteria where a school employee will supervise them. A school
employee will escort elementary students to the Elementary School at 7:55am. ONLY SILBLINGS
(BROTHERS AND SISTERS) QUALIFY FOR THE EARLY MORNING DROP-OFF AT THE MIDDLE
SCHOOL. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO STUDENTS IN A CARPOOL, NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS, OR COUSINS.
Independent Walkers: The term “independent walker” indicates that a student either walks or rides their bike
from home to school by him or herself. Students who qualify for Independent Walkers status must show proof
that their home address is less than 1 mile from the school property and receive prior approval from the school
Principal. Students are not to be dropped off in a parking lot or on the side of the road and permitted to walk
over to the school. DO NOT DROP OFF STUDENTS AT PUBLIX OR STARBUCKS OR ANY OTHER BUSINESS
WITHIN THE WINTHROP BUSINESS DISTRICT. Families who leave students at local businesses before or
after school are respectfully requested to choose an alternative school for your child.
Before and After School Programs
Winthrop Charter School operates a Student Before School and After School Program. Participation in the
Winthrop Charter Before School and After School Program is fee based. You may contact the office for the
enrollment policies and procedures.
The Before School Program operates from 7:00-8:00 am during regular school days. In an effort to ensure
appropriate supervision and safety of your child/children, we do not permit student drop-off prior to 7:30
a.m. If this practice continues, your child will not be permitted to continue enrollment within our
learning community. Please call the office to arrange for the Before School Program if you must drop
your child/children at school prior to 7:30 am.
The After School Program operates from 3:00-6:00pm and from 1:00-6:00pm on Early Release days.
Students who are not picked up by 3:20pm on regular school days and 1:20pm on Early Release days will
be escorted to the elementary school for pick up. Parents are only able to pick up their child through the
elementary school carline. Students will not be called to the front office. Students who are not picked
up by the end of the elementary school carline (4:00pm on regular school days and 2:00pm on Early
Release days) will be sent to Emergency After Care and all fees will apply.
Afternoon Student Pick-up Policies and Procedures
Afternoon Pick-up Option #1: Parents MUST park in a legal parking space and bring the placard
containing your child’s name and grade level with you. Show the placard to the faculty/staff members
supervising your child on the east side of the middle school building exit (closest to the pond) and your
child will then be released to you. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO PARENTS WHO PARK ON THE
SIDE OF THE ROAD. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE A LEFT TURN ON TO PROVIDENCE ROAD AFTER EXITING
THE LOT. This is very dangerous, holds up traffic and has been the cause of car accidents. If you forget
your placard please go to the front office with photo identification.
Afternoon Pick-up Option #2: Enter the property through Bloomingdale Blvd. and safely follow the car
loop around to the cafeteria entrance. A faculty/staff member will come to your car, view your placard and
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deliver your child to you. Students ARE NOT TO WALK BETWEEN STOPPED CARS AT ANY TIME. If you
forget your placard please go to the front office with photo identification.
If you do not have your placard with you on the day you are picking up your child, you MUST go to
the front office with a photo I.D. to pick up your child.
We respectfully ask; since drop-off and pick-up routinely takes between 20-25 minutes, please plan your
mornings and afternoons to accommodate that time frame. Students who are not picked up within that
time frame will be sent to the emergency after school program and the appropriate fees will apply.
Middle School students with Elementary School siblings: Middle School students with Elementary School
siblings will be assigned to a room in the middle school building and escorted to the Elementary School at
3:20pm to join their siblings. Students are required to read or begin their homework while waiting
upstairs. Display your placard with both student’s names and grade-levels on your dashboard when
picking up through the car line.
If you do not follow the drop-off and pick-up procedures as explained above the following steps will
be taken:
First offense: Your child’s name will be collected and reported to the Front Office.
Second offense: Your child’s name will be taken and a letter will be sent home reminding you of our
morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up procedures.
Third offense: Due to continuous safety concerns, your child(ren) may be recommended for losing their
seat at Winthrop Charter School for the next school year.
Please contact the front office in the morning if there are any changes to how your child(ren) will go home
that day. Any permanent change to drop-off or dismissal must be in writing.
Zip-ties
Zip-ties will be provided and must be placed on the handle of the students backpack. The zip-ties help
identify how a student is being dismissed each day. If the zip-tie is lost or the student purchased a new
backpack, students must get a new zip-tie from the main office.
Winthrop Charter School is a school of choice dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of our students. If the
unsafe drop-off and pick-up procedures continue beyond the third offense you are respectfully requested
to choose an alternative school for your child.
DISCIPLINE POLICY:
Discipline is the process of changing a student's behavior from inappropriate to exemplary. We are never satisfied
with merely stopping poor behavior. We desire to teach the student to do what is right. Students are not disciplined
out of anger or for the sake of convenience, but with the intention of helping the student make appropriate choices
and become successful and productive citizens.
The following guide will provide clarification on the policies and procedures as it pertains to disciplinary actions
taken at Winthrop Charter School.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE:
The focus of Winthrop Charter School (WCS) is to maintain a positive school environment. When students make
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poor choices and behave inappropriately, they are not meeting the school's expectations. If the student's
inappropriate behavior is minor, the student will be reminded of the rule and given a minor infraction. If the
student’s inappropriate behavior is of a more serious nature, a major infraction will be issued. Infractions are
posted through the middle school’s behavior tracking computer-based program called HERO (Please refer to page
20. An email is sent to the household’s primary email notifying parents each time an infraction is posted. The
HERO messaging system is meant as a general means of communication and does not include precise details.
Parents are encouraged to schedule a teacher conference when student behavior is a concern.
Any time the student's inappropriate behavior is extreme enough to disrupt the learning environment or is in direct
violation of our zero tolerance policy (fighting, substances, etc.) the student receives a referral immediately and
is sent to administration. Once a referral has been written, the issue will lie in the hands of administration and not
in the hands of the teacher. The teacher will be consulted if there are any questions about the behavior. The
Hillsborough County School Board passed a Code of Student Conduct that lists violations and disciplinary actions
that must be taken in order to deal with the misconduct. The information from Hillsborough County can be
located on the district website: http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/AdminDiv/Documents/StudentHandbook/index.asp
AFTER SCHOOL/ADMINISTRATIVE DETENTION:
If a student is assigned after school detention from a classroom teacher for an infraction, they are to report to the
designated teacher who is assigned to detention duty. If a student is assigned an Administrative Detention, they
are to report to the middle school Assistant Principal’s office no later than 5 minutes after the dismissal bell. They
are to remain for the allotted time (one-hour). The student is expected to show respect and follow the
teacher’s/administrator’s directions. Students may spend time cleaning classrooms, cleaning school grounds,
assisting teachers with necessary tasks, or may do an assignment focused on the behavior that resulted in the
detention. Parents are responsible for picking up their students in the office after the detention has been served.
Students serving after school detention must be picked up on time. If they are not picked up within five (5)
minutes after serving detention, they will be assigned to the After School Program. All fees associated with
After School services will apply.
SATURDAY DETENTION:
Students receiving a Saturday Work Detention (SWD) are to report to the middle school cafeteria at 8:30am on
the pre-assigned date. Examples of SWD can consist of working on school grounds to keep it clean and in good
repair, sitting silently for the duration of time, or working on task assigned by a teacher or Administrator. Students
must be picked up at 11:30am. After two Saturday Work Detentions, a student will receive Out of School
Suspension (OSS) and be remanded to the Alternative to Out of School Suspension (ATOSS) program for
continued misconduct.
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS:
Students have the right to feel safe from threats and bodily harm. Disruptive behaviors are never acceptable. When
they occur, consequences can range from a time out or exclusion from participation in class activities/fieldtrips,
to a suspension or expulsion. Parents who have a conflict with another parent or child other than their own are
requested to speak to Administration. Parents are not permitted to approach the student directly. All students will
be treated with respect. Slurs, innuendoes, hostile treatment, violence, harassment, misuse of internet (Facebook,
YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) or other verbal or physical conduct against a student will NOT be tolerated.
Police will be called when necessary.
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SUSPENSION:
The School’s administration may recommend suspending a student for any of the following reasons in accordance
with the Hillsborough County School Code of Conduct:
• Engaging in less serious but continuing misconduct including, but not limited to, the use of profane,
obscene or abusive language, or other acts that are detrimental to the educational function of the school.
 Harassment or bullying of any kind towards another student or faculty member whether face-to-face, by
telephone, or via the Internet.
 Any other conduct that warrants suspension based on the Student Code of Conduct.
ATOSS:
Alternative to Out of School Suspension (ATOSS) program is Hillsborough County’s suspension amnesty
program for students who have been suspended from school as a consequence for inappropriate behavior. This
option provides behavioral and academic help for a period of one to ten days. Students who successfully complete
the program will be counted in full attendance for their time in ATOSS, and they will have the opportunity to
make up any work they missed upon returning to school. They must make arrangements to make up their work
with their teachers within three (3) days of returning to school. Their make-up work must be submitted by the
deadline set by the teachers. Hillsborough County Public School’s Attendance Policy states in part, "A student
suspended out-of-school will receive a grade of 'zero' for tests and/or graded work missed. If no test and/or graded
work is missed, the student will receive a two-point grade reduction (on a 100 point scale) for each day." A parent
must accompany students on the first day for registration and a brief orientation. Orientations begin at 7:15 a.m.,
7:30 a.m., and 7:45 a.m.
EXPULSION:
The Principal may recommend to the Bay Area Charter Foundation Governing Board to expel a student for
any of the following reasons in accordance with the Hillsborough County School Code of Conduct:
 Committing a serious breach of conduct including, but not limited to, an assault on school personnel or
on another pupil, lewd or lascivious act, arson, vandalism or any other such act, which disrupts or tends
to disrupt the orderly conduct of the school activity.
 Possession, use of, or transmission of a weapon including, but not limited to, a gun, knife, razor, explosive,
ice pick, or club.
 Possession, use of, or transmission of a substance capable of modifying mood or behavior.
 Using any article as a weapon or in a manner calculated to threaten any person.
 Any other conduct that warrants expulsion based on the Student Code of Conduct.
INFRACTION THREAD:
Infraction Thread – Use for Class Preparedness, Class Behavior, School-wide Behavior, Dress Code
Violations:
• 1 = warning
• 2 = warning
• 3 = lunch detention (Tuesday or Thursday)
• 4 = warning
• 5 = warning
• 6 = lunch detention (Tuesday or Thursday)
• 7 = warning
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8 = warning
9 = teacher detention (3:30 – 4:15)
10 = warning
11 = warning
12 = teacher detention (3:30 – 4:15)
13 = warning
14 = warning
15 = administrative detention (Wednesdays – 3:00 – 4:00)
16 = warning
17 = warning
18 = administrative detention (Wednesdays – 3:00 – 4:00)
19 = warning
20 = warning
21 = Saturday detention (8:30 – 11:30am – middle school cafeteria)
22 = warning
23 = warning
24 = Administrative action (ATOSS)
Electronic devices:
• 1 = warning
• 2 = phone taken away, placed under lock and key in office, may be retrieved after school – lunch
detention (Tuesday or Thursday)
• 3 = phone taken away, placed under lock and key in office, must be retrieved by parent – teacher
detention (3:30 – 4:15)
• 4 = phone no longer allowed on campus – Saturday detention
• 5 = Administrative Action (ATOSS)
Tardies:
• 1 = warning
• 2 = warning
• 3 = lunch detention (Tuesday or Thursday)
• 4 = warning
• 5 = lunch detention (Tuesday or Thursday)
• 6 = warning
• 7 = teacher detention (3:30 – 4:15)
• 8 = warning
• 9 = teacher detention (3:30 – 4:15)
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INFRACTION THREAD (CONTINUED):
• 10 = warning
• 11 = administrative detention (Wednesdays – 3:00 – 4:00)
• 12 = warning
• 13 = administrative detention (Wednesdays – 3:00 – 4:00)
• 14 = Saturday school (8:30 – 11:30am – middle school cafeteria)
• 15 = warning
• 16 = Saturday school (8:30 – 11:30am – middle school cafeteria)
• 17 = Final warning
• 18 = Administrative Action (ATOSS)
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY
Student’s Name ____________________________________________________
Homeroom Teacher ____________________________________________ Room # ____________________
I have read, understand and agree to abide by the code of conduct as explained in the WINTHROP Middle
School DISCIPLINE POLICY, which is based on information gathered from the Hillsborough County Student
Handbook (http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/AdminDiv/Documents/StudentHandbook/index.asp).
_________________________________________
Parent signature
_______________________________________
Student signature
Thank you for your continued support!
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED DOCUMENT TO THE HOMEROOM TEACHER BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28,
2015.
SCHOOL VOLUNTEER INFORMATION FORM
Student:
Last Name ____________________________First Name ____________________M.I. ____ Grade_______
Legal Guardian:
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Last Name ____________________________First Name________________________ M.I ____________
Home Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: (
) _________________________Cell Phone (
) ______________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________
Employer: ______________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone: _____________________________
Who should we contact in case of an emergency?
Name: ___________________________________________ Phone Number (
) _____________________
Name: ___________________________________________ Phone Number (
) _____________________
Relationship: ___________________________
Relationship: ___________________________
The undersigned hereby releases Winthrop Charter School and Charter School USA, its successors, officers,
agents, and employees, from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever in any way
growing out of or resulting from participating in any school volunteering.
It is understood that I am offering my services to the school without compensation and without any rights
to health benefits in case of injury.
Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________ Date: ____________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED DOCUMENT TO THE HOMEROOM TEACHER BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28,
2015.
PHOTOGRAPH AND VIDEO RELEASE PERMISSION FORM
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I give my permission for WINTHROP CHARTER SCHOOL or any school approved media to
photograph/video my child. The photographs or video will be used for news organization and promotional
footage used in support of the school. Copies of any videos or photographs taken will be available upon
request.
☐ I GIVE PERMISSION
☐ I DO NOT GIVE PERMISSION
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Name
__________________________________________________________ _____________________
Homeroom Teacher’s Name
Rm. #
_____________________
Grade
______________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
_____________________
Date
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED DOCUMENT TO THE HOMEROOM TEACHER BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28,
2015
I have read and understand the policies and procedures necessary for ensuring a successful school year in
middle school including:
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Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures
Winthrop Charter School dress code
Parent Volunteer hours
School Volunteer Information Form
Photo release form
Discipline Plan
Remember to turn in the following documents from the First Day Packet by Friday, August 28th, 2015.
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Student Emergency Contact Card
Dismissal Form
Internet Use and Promotion Form
Photo Release Form (duplicate form)
Buccaneers Waiver
SERVE Form (both sides)
Free & Reduced Price School Meals Family Application (if applicable) – 3 pages
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
STUDENT’S NAME____________________________________________ GRADE ___________
HOMEROOM TEACHER_______________________________________
I, ___________________________________________________________ HAVE RECEIVED AND READ AND AGREE TO ALL OF
THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL.
PARENT SIGNATURE: ___________________________________________________
PARENT E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________
DATE: _________________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED DOCUMENT TO THE HOMEROOM TEACHER BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28,
2015.
Thank you!
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