WELCOME to ROSWELL KENT MIDDLE SCHOOL

WELCOME
to
ROSWELL KENT MIDDLE SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
The Roswell Kent community ensures that each day, in a safe and affirming environment, our
students will experience personal and academic achievement to prepare them for their future
endeavors.
VISION STATEMENT
To establish an instructional environment for all students which will promote lifelong learning.
1445 Hammel Street
Akron, Ohio 44306
330-773-7631
330-773-6442 (fax)
http://www.akronschools.com/school/Roswell+Kent+Middle+School
Rules and regulations are necessary so that we all know what is expected of us. Roswell Kent Middle School follows the
Code of Student Behavior adopted by the Akron Board of Education. In addition, the school has established rules and
regulations. We want to work with every student who is experiencing problems. See your teacher or counselor as major
problems may result in suspension or referral to the Board of Education Administrative Offices. You, your parents, and
the school working together will assist in creating a positive learning environment for all.
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ATTENDANCE
The Akron Board of Education has adopted a policy statement regarding compulsory attendance, which conforms to the
minimum standards prescribed by the State Board of Education (CRC 3321 .01).
In Ohio, school attendance is compulsory for youths between the ages of six (6) and eighteen (18), inclusive (CRC 3321.01).
Each parent, guardian or custodian having charge of a child of compulsory school age must send the child to school for the
full time the school attended is in session (CRC3321.04).
The State Board of Education has adopted regulations governing absence from school (CRC 3321.04). In accordance with
these regulations, the Akron Board of Education has adopted a policy statement regarding students excused by reasons
other than personal or family illness.
When a student is marked absent for an “excused” reason, he/she is permitted to make up all classroom work (that is
possible to make up).
Excused absences:
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Personal illness or injury
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Illness in family
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Funerals (of immediate family or relative)
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Quarantine
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Religious holidays
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Medical and dental appointments
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Appointment at the Board of Education Administration Building, Child Guidance Center or juvenile court
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Emergencies (any emergency or set of circumstances judged as sufficient cause by the school principal)
The student is considered present and permitted to make up all work for the class time he/she missed because of the
following situations:
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Field trips (authorized by the principal)
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School activities, such as athletic team events, musical performances, etc., which are authorized by the principal.
Unexcused absences: include but are not limited to:
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Oversleeping
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Transportation problems
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Shopping trips
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Failure to catch the school bus
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Hunting, fishing, or similar reasons
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Clock failure
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Weather
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Vacation
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Flicking or truancy
The principal has the authority to make the final decision in determining an excused or unexcused absence from school.
When you are absent, a parent or guardian must report the child’s absence and the reason by calling the school secretary between
7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. the day of the absence. If a parent fails to notify the school and provide a satisfactory reason for an
absence, the student will be considered truant. The school phone number is 330-773-7631. Parents reporting an absence may still
receive a call from the Akron Public School’s automatic phone system.
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APPOINTMENTS
If you have an appointment with a doctor or dentist during the school day, or if you need to be excused for any other valid reason
during the school day, bring a note written by your parent or guardian. The note should indicate the reason for the absence, and
indicate the time you will leave and return, as well as the date of the absence. These notes may be sent down with the attendance
card, or they may be given directly to your counselor. The note may be brought in prior to the day of absence or before 8:00 a.m. on
the day of the absence.
If you have not followed this procedure, or if you become ill and need to leave school, you must get the approval of your principal or
counselor before leaving the building. Failure to check out under such circumstances is considered unexcused absence, and is
subject to a zero for class work missed. Written verification will be required from the doctor, dentist or place of appointment for the
time away from school. This note must be brought back from the appointment or returned the next school day.
ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL
The grade level doors open to students at 7:53 a.m. The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. Each grade level has a
designated door in which students are to enter and leave. The 6th grade door is along the Barbara Avenue side of the school. The
7th grade door is at the corner of Barbara and Hammel St. The 8th grade door is the main front door along Hammel St. The parking
lot doors are reserved for parents, staff, and community members. The side gym door off the parking lot will be open from 7:30 a.m.
to 7:55 a.m. for students to sit quietly or enter for breakfast. Students should not be in the building before 7:30 a.m.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
In order for a student to be eligible, to play Middle School sports (Board Policy 2431) - Middle school students must have passed 5
classes (not credits) the preceding marking period to be eligible; Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or better the preceding marking
period to be able to participate; Students with a 1.40 to 1.99 GPA the preceding marking period are permitted to play provided they
attend a study table 3 days a week for a minimum of 45 minutes per session.
BELL SCHEDULE
Regular Bell Schedule
7:53
Building Entry
7:59
Warning Bell
8:00 - 8:48
1st Period
8:51 - 9:34
2nd Period
9:37 - 10:20
3rd Period
10:24 - 10:45
4th Period
Lunch A
10:45 - 11:07
4th Period
Lunch B
11:11 - 11:32
5th Period
Lunch A
11:32 - 11:54
5th Period
Lunch B
11:58 - 12:19
6th Period
Lunch A
12:19 – 12:41
6th Period
Lunch B
12:45 - 1:28
7th Period
1:31 - 2:14
8th Period
2:17 - 3:00
9th Period
3:10 PM – All students are to be in an adult supervised activity or out of the building and off the school grounds. After the activity
is completed, students are to exit and not to reenter the building.
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BICYCLES
Students may ride their bikes to school and lock them to the bike rack at the front of the building. We strongly urge you to not ride
your bike to school, as the school cannot be responsible for stolen bicycles or bicycle items. NOTE: No motorized bicycles/mopeds,
skateboards or scooters are permitted.
BOOKS
Books are issued to you and their care becomes your responsibility. They are expensive. Place your name and teacher’s name inside
the front cover for each of your books. Excessive wear and tear is not normal, and you will be charged for such at the end of the
year. Cover all books and keep them clean. This will help you avoid fines.
BOOKBAGS/PURSES/GYM BAGS/ANY BACKPACK STORAGE CONTAINER
Book bags and purses may be used to and from school. No book bags or purses will be allowed to be carried during the school day.
ALL BOOKBAGS AND PURSES WILL BE KEPT IN LOCKERS. Gym clothes may be carried in plastic see-through bags only.
CAFETERIA: BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND LUNCH HOUR
The breakfast program is open to all students from 7:30 a.m. to 7:53 a.m. Students are not to go to their lockers first, but are to go
directly to the cafeteria. All school rules apply during breakfast and lunch.
The lunch period is divided into two parts: 20 minutes for lunch and 20 minutes for recess in the gymnasium. All students must eat
at their assigned times.
Good manners are important and the following rules are expected to be followed:
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Enter by way of the double doors; exit by way of the side doors.
Find a table, sit down quietly. Your table will be called to the line.
All food is to be eaten in the cafeteria. NO FOOD is to be removed from the cafeteria. Also, for the safety of all, glass bottles are not
permitted at any time in the cafeteria.
NO FOOD is to be purchased except during your scheduled lunch period.
Once you are seated at a table, you must remain in that seat, unless instructed by an adult (no moving locations).
When you are dismissed, push in your chair and take all trash to the containers.
Students are not permitted to leave school at lunch.
Throwing food may be subject to a 10-day suspension.
CARD PLAYING
Card playing and related games of chance not permitted. Gambling of any type is forbidden any place on school property.
CLASSROOM CONDUCT
Each teacher is given the responsibility authority to make and enforce any classroom rules which they feel will provide for a more
effective, orderly, and productive learning. Behavior which interferes with instruction is considered a serious violation of the code of
behavior.
Consequences:
Teacher assigned disciplinary measures may include writing assignments, CLASSROOM detention, etc. Students who fail to
meet their obligations will be subject to receiving an office referral.
BUDDY ROOM:
The buddy room is another classroom nearby to where a disruptive student may be sent. The student will receive a writing
assignment. The student is to be given an essay to write which is to be signed that night by his/her guardian and returned to the
teacher the next school day. If a student refuses to go to the buddy room or does not return the essay, signed by a parent or
guardian, an office referral will be submitted.
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Caution Slips
Caution slips will be issued to students by teacher or administrators in the following areas:
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Cafeteria behavior
Learning material (Text/ Work Books)
No planner
Assembly/Athletic Events
Dress code
Hallway behavior
Study Hall behavior
Gum (LRC/Computer Lab/Gym/Specific classrooms)
Caution Slip Consequences
A caution slip is a warning that inappropriate or irresponsible behavior has taken place. The following consequences will be
implemented for caution slips. Caution slips reset to zero at the start of each 9 weeks.
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3 caution slips = Detention
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6 caution slips = 1 day ISS
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9 caution slips = 2 days ISS
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15 caution slips = 3 days ISS
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21 caution slips = 3 days OSS
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Every additional 6 caution slips thereafter = 3 days OSS
CONFERENCES WITH STAFF
Each staff member has an assigned daily conference period. In order to avoid disruptions in education, please call the
school office (330-773-7631) to schedule an appointment.
COPIERS / COMPUTERS
All school office copiers and computers must be used for school business only. No student use.
COUNSELORS
The Counselors are located in the 1st & 2nd floor office suite. A counselor is available to help you with personal and/or
school problems. Ask your teacher for an appointment slip. Fill it out and return it to the teacher. The counselor will call for
you as soon as possible. If an extreme emergency arises, ask your teacher for a pass to the counseling office. DO NOT report
to the office to see your counselor or other office personnel between classes or any other time without a written pass
signed by your teacher, or a call slip from the counselor. Any student that reports without a pass may be sent back to class
and receive discipline consequences.
DANGEROUS CONDUCT
Any action, which endangers the safety and well-being of individuals, will not be tolerated. As a general principle, such
actions will result in at least a five day suspension or up to a ten day suspension with possible recommendation for
expulsion as well as fines or actions by Akron Police Department or Akron Fire Department. Examples include the following:
walking in the streets on the way to and from school, disrespecting citizens personal property, cutting through the staff
parking lots, sounding a false alarm, unauthorized use of safety equipment, possession of a weapon, possession of
dangerous materials, sale and/or negotiating to sell, distribution of illegal or controlled substances, mob action, and causing
physical harm to a student or staff member. Furthermore, if you have knowledge or have reason to believe that the safety
of a member of the school community may be at risk, you should immediately contact your assistant principal, counselor,
and/or teacher.
As a part of the District’s pre-established emergency safety intervention procedures that are in place in our schools, any
student who poses an imminent risk of injury to himself/herself or others may be physically restrained and/or placed in
seclusion by school staff in accordance with State of Ohio and District policies. As soon as possible after any such incident,
the parent or guardian will be informed when any of these actions have occurred. These policies will be available with other
school board policies to all parents electronically via our website or as a hard copy, upon request.
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DISPENSING of MEDICATION
When medications must be given during the school day, students must have a form signed by a physician on file. School
personnel may refuse to permit any child to take any medication during school hours or supervised school activities unless
such signed statement is furnished. A copy of the Request Form for the Dispensing of Prescription Medication may be
obtained from the Health Aide.
DRESSING AND GROOMING
The administration and staff of Kent accept the premise that student dress, grooming, personal appearance should relate to
a school’s educational objectives. It is our responsibility to insure the best, healthiest, and safest learning environment
possible. Students whose dress, grooming, and personal appearance interfere with student health, safety, or learning
maybe placed in ISS or sent home.
UNIFORMS POLICY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12
The Akron Board of Education approved a student uniform policy effective for this current school year for all in
kindergarten through grade 8. "See the APS website at http://www.akronschools.com/ for the current dress
code"
At certain times throughout the school year students may be permitted to dress down (i.e. come to school out of uniform). At those
times students must follow “APS Dress code guidelines for grades 9-12” or will be subject to possible discipline action.
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
The Akron Board of Education has adopted a policy statement regarding cell phones/electronic devices in school: the use of
cell phones and other electronic devices is prohibited during the school day. The only exceptions to this policy are devices
used for instruction under the supervision of school personnel. Student may bring cell phones and electronic devices to
school, including on school-provided transportation; however, the device MUST be in the off mode and remain out of sight,
or be stored in the student locker before and during the school day. "Please see the APS website at... rules
"http://www.akronschools.com/ for the current policy.
EMERGENCY CARD
All students are required by state law to have a current Emergency Card on file. Students will only be released to those
individuals listed on their Emergency Card. Students without a current Emergency Card on file may be excluded from school
pending compliance. Please call the office if any of this information changes, such as emergency.
FALSE ALARMS
Any student who initiates or participates in a false fire alarm will receive a ten-day out-of- school suspension. In addition,
they may receive a referral to the Board of Education and criminal charges/fines.
FIGHTING
Disputes between students should be resolved through proper channels. Pushing, shoving, wrestling, causing, participating
in or promoting by watching the fight...etc. will be considered as fighting regardless of the intent. If you are involved in a
fight you should be prepared to receive the consequences below.
CONSEQUENCES: Student Code of Behavior and a possible loss of incentives(s), and may lead to a police report and/or a 10
Day Suspension.
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GRADING
You are advised to use your study time in school and to plan on at least an hour of study at home daily. Some students will
find it necessary and desirable to do more, while others will need less. Grades are an evaluation of what you have learned.
They become a part of your permanent record that lasts as long as you live. Institutions of higher learning, potential
employers and the various military services are interested in your school records.
Academic grades (A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C- , D+, D, D-, F) encompass an evaluation of homework, test grades, class work,
quizzes, reports, projects, participation and-attendance-citizenship grades (1- Excellent, 2 - Above Average, 3- Average, 4Needs to Improve, 5- Very Poor) encompass courtesy, participation, attitude, dependability, trustworthiness, effort,
initiative, and general behavior.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
A great many parents ask how the GPA (Grade Point Average) is computed. This is done by a formula, which computes,
from the semester designation (duration) and units of credit (course credit). The grades received are assigned the following
values:
Letter Grade
Quality Points (QP)
Letter Grade
Quality Points (QP)
A
4
C
2
A3.8
C1.8
B+
3.2
D+
1.2
B
3
D
1
B2.8
D0.8
C+
2.2
F
0
as well as variations of each letter grade. The units of credit of the subject must be considered on a semester basis.
HOME ACCESS CENTER – Access to Student Progress via Computer
The Home Access Center is a web application which allows parents to view their children's schedule,
attendance, class assignments, progress report, report card, test scores, and registration information.
With the Home Access Center, you can:
 View a summary of your child’s schedule and attendance for today, and class assignments for the week.
 View your child's scheduled classes for the entire school year.
 View your child's attendance information in calendar format, with color-coded absence types.
 View your child's class assignments (class work).
 View your child's Interim Progress Report and Report Card information for the current year.
 View your child's standardized test scores.
 View demographic information for your child, such as student name, birth date, gender, building, grade,
counselor, homeroom number, and residency status.
 View the doctor and hospital information on file for your child, and your child’s bus or van number, stop,
and pick up/drop off times.
Click on the name of a teacher or counselor to automatically generate an e-mail to the teacher or counselor
GUM CHEWING/CANDY & FOOD ITEMS
Gum is not permitted in specific classrooms as well as in the LRC, Computer Labs, Gyms and Auditorium. Candy and food
items will only be permitted in school if given by a staff member as a reward and consumed in the class of that teacher. No
food or drinks are to be purchased other than at your assigned lunch period. No food or drink is to be taken from the
cafeteria.
HALLS
Students walk on the right side of the hall. During class passing, talk quietly to the person near you and keep your hands to
yourself. Roswell Kent takes pride in the cleanliness of its building; therefore, assist by putting litter in its place. Also, plan to
be out of the building or in an activity by 3:10 p.m., as failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
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HALL CONDUCT
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Keep moving to your next class. Walk—No
running or horseplay.
Use indoor voice in the halls.
Walk on the right. Avoid blocking the halls.
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Form drinking fountain lines along the wall to
avoid blocking traffic.
Pick up trash.
Close your locker - do not slam it.
HALL PASSES
Anytime you are in the hall you must have a signed hall pass from your teacher in your planner. Failure to have a signed
pass will result in disciplinary action. Teachers will only give a hall pass for emergency situations. Hall passes are written in
student planners.
ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
If a student becomes ill at school, teachers will provide a request to the health aide. The office will not give out medicines of
any kind except antiseptics and Band-Aids for cuts. Ice for bumps and bruises will be given in extreme emergency situations.
Students who become ill will be sent home as soon as parental permission is obtained. Students are not to leave the school
building for any reason unless the office excuses them, and properly sign out in the attendance office. If a student suffers
from a chronic physical problem for which school adjustments may need to be made, parents or guardians must provide
the school with a verifiable medical excuse.
IN-SCHOOL STUDY
Students must come in uniform; failure to do so is a violation of the school’s dress code policy and will result in additional
days of ISS. Students assigned to In-School Study spend their regular school day under the close supervision of a
Supervisor. Students are expected to complete all assignments from their classes and are not permitted to talk, make
noise, put their heads down, sleep, or behave in any other manner that would disturb the quiet atmosphere of In-School
Study. Students who cannot follow these guidelines or the rules below will be removed from In-School Study. In-School
Study is an alternative to Out-of-School Suspension in dealing with violations of school or Board of Education rules.
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Students who are tardy to ISS will serve the remainder of their day in ISS and may be assigned an additional
day.
Students assigned to ISS for the day are to eat breakfast in the cafeteria before school (between 7:30 a.m. and
7:53 a.m.). Students will not be permitted to go to breakfast once they are in ISS. Students must gather
materials needed from their locker before arriving to ISS no later than 8:00 a.m. Textbooks are available in the
ISS room for students to use.
Students are to bring textbooks, assignments, and work supplies to the ISS room. ISS Supervisors will check
your assignment books. NO reading books or magazines will be allowed, unless they are used to complete
assignments or assigned by the ISS Supervisor.
Students in the ISS room will be given a group restroom break once in the morning and once in the afternoon,
at a time which is at the discretion of the ISS Supervisor. Any additional restroom breaks will be at the
discretion of the ISS Supervisor.
Any student who is in ISS will not be allowed to attend any extra-curricular activities, participate in any
celebrations, or participate in any athletic events.
ISS students will be required to serve their After-School Detentions for Tardies on the day in which they are
assigned.
ISS Disruption/Consequences:
1st Offense: Warning,
2nd Offense: Discipline Writing Assignment,
3rd Offense: Sent to Assistant Principal for conference and possibly further consequences.
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INTIMIDATION/ BULLYING/HARASSMENT
Every member of the school community is entitled to attend school free from harassment, threats, or fear. Bullying and/or
intimidation of others may include but is not limited to any repetitive aggressive, or negative gesture, written, verbal or
physical act that places another student in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person/property, or that has the effect of
insulting or demeaning any student in such a way as to disrupt or interfere with the school environment.
In addition, soliciting, encouraging, aiding, or engaging in hazing is prohibited. “Hazing” means any intentional, knowing or
reckless act directed at a student for the purpose of being initiated into, affiliating with, and holding office or maintaining
membership in any organization, club, or athletic team whose members are or include other students. If you witness
humiliation or harassment of another student, make an appointment to see a counselor to report it so all students can feel
safe in our school.
LOCKS - LOCKERS
Every student is issued a locker that must have a combination lock for security purposes. School locks are for sale in the
main office. Lockers are not to be entered between classes. Students may enter lockers before homeroom, immediately
prior to and after lunch and at the end of the school day. If students enter at any other time, they must have a pass from a
teacher. Give no one your combination and permit no friends to use your locker.
NOTE: Lockers are subject to search by school officials at any time deemed necessary. Probable cause will result
in a search with or without the knowledge of the student. The school cannot be responsible for items left
unsecured in the student’s locker. For the safe keeping/protection of items, students are to secure items in their
lockers.
LOST AND FOUND
All items found will be placed in the cafeteria and kept for a brief period of time. If not claimed, they are given to volunteer
agencies.
MAKE-UP WORK
When you are absent and excused or suspended, it is your responsibility to get with your teachers and obtain the make-up
work. Once the student receives the work, they have number of days equal to the number of days out, (up to ten) to make
it up. Students who are suspended will receive their make-up work after they return from suspension. Please note that
some work is impossible to make up; and in those instances, students may receive a zero. Roswell Kent offers After-School
Suspension Intervention where students may complete their work from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
LUNCHTIME GYM EXPECTATIONS
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Students are to enter gym and sit quietly until directions are given to release them to play (sit on bleachers in
assigned area; nobody sits or moves to the top four [4] rows).
No running or horseplay on the bleachers.
Students are not permitted on the stage.
If a student chooses not to participate in gym activity, they should remain seated the bleachers, or around the
outside of gym floor in the second gym.
Ask others to join in.
Pick up trash.
Put away equipment when done and use equipment appropriately.
METAL DETECTORS/DRUG DOGS
From time to time during the school year, metal detectors/drug dogs will be at our school. Walking through the detector is
just like walking through a metal detector at an airport. This is a very simple procedure if you do not have items on you
which are considered inappropriate for school. Items that are confiscated may be picked up from our main office by a
parent. Students are encouraged to notify an adult if knowledge of a weapon or drugs in school .
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OFFICE DETENTIONS- Served daily during lunch periods
Detention is served during the students entire lunch period. Instead of going to the gym or cafeteria, the student must
report to the assigned detention room. Lunch will be eaten in the detention room. Misbehavior will result in removal from
detention, and the detention will be classified as one the student failed to serve. Failure to serve office detentions may
result in ISS, After School Detention or Out of School Suspension. Whenever school personnel assign a detention, it
becomes the student’s obligation to serve the detention on the designated day at the designated time. Excused absence is
the only acceptable reason for not fulfilling a detention obligation. In that situation, the detention is to be served on the
next day of school attendance, or at the direction of school personnel. Detention lists will be posted daily and it becomes
every student’s responsibility to check the list and serve their assigned detentions.
PBS or Positive Behavioral Supports
Positive Behavioral Supports is a positive and effective alternative to traditional methods of discipline. PBS methods are
research-based and proven to significantly reduce the occurrence of problem behaviors in the school, resulting in a safer
environment, increased academic performance and a more positive school climate. To learn more go to
www.akronschools.com/pbs
PERFECT ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE
A perfect attendance certificate is awarded to those pupils who have Zero days absent and Zero days tardy every day that
school is in session during the school year.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Participation in physical education classes is mandatory. To be excused from physical education, a note from your doctor
must be on file in your school records. The required appropriate gym dress includes shorts, T-shirt, socks and gym shoes.
Failure to dress and/or participate in physical education will result in a zero and students will be in danger of failing the
grading period. NOTE: The school cannot be responsible for items left unsecured in the locker rooms. For the safe
keeping/protection of items, students are to bring a lock from home to secure items in the locker room lockers. This lock
is to be removed at the end of the gym period.
PLANNERS
The planners are designed to help students be academically and socially successful at Kent Middle School. It is an aid for
organizing homework assignments. All students are required to carry their planners at all times. Loss or destruction of
planners will result in consequences. Students are required to take the planner home for parents to read in order for them
to be aware of classroom content and student assignments. Planners are also used to maintain a dialogue between parents,
teachers and students. Students without a planner will be issued consequences.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Akron Board of Education, in response to state law, adopted a policy requiring all students and staff to recite the Pledge
of Allegiance to the flag daily. This daily activity helps foster and perpetuate the ideals, principles, and spirit of our
Democracy.
All students and faculty members will be expected to join in the daily salute to the flag unless religious, personal, or political
convictions prohibit them from participating in this activity.
Parents who do not want a student to recite the Pledge must notify the student’s assistant principal in writing.
PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION
School is an inappropriate place for holding hands, kissing, and embracing one another. This type of behavior will not be
condoned. On the first offense, students will receive a warning. On the second offense, students will be referred to the unit
office for appropriate consequences.
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SAFETY DRILLS
Fire Drills
Each room will have the fire exit posted. When the fire alarm sounds, you are to immediately leave the building by the
correct exit. This is to be done under the direction of your teacher, and in a quiet orderly manner. If you are in the hall,
report to the nearest assistant principal, principal or safety team member.
Tornado Drills
Each room has an assigned shelter area in the building to report to in case of a tornado drill. Your teacher will direct you to
that location. Directions are posted in each classroom. During tornado and fire drills there is absolutely NO TALKING
permitted!! Students should face the wall and cover their heads with their hands and arms. Listen to instructions from staff
while participating in a drill.
SIGN-IN/SIGN-OUT
Students who sign in after 9:45 a.m. or sign out before 1:45 p.m. in the school day are to be counted 1/2 (half) day absent.
If the student has signed in at the beginning of the school day before 9:45 a.m., the student is tardy (excused or
unexcused). Students may only be signed out through the main office.
SNOW PLAY
While playing in the snow can be a fun and healthy activity, it can also become dangerous to anyone in the area. For this
reason, throwing snow on school property, or en route to or from school, is not permitted. Disciplinary action will be taken
for those who violate the policy.
SPECTATOR RULES FOR ATHLETIC EVENTS/AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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Students are to go to their lockers for all belongings before going to after-school events.
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After entering the gymnasium, students are to remain seated except to use the restrooms. Students are not to
move around the bleachers socializing. Remain seated for safety reasons. In addition, students are not to run onto
the playing floor after the game or activity, but are to remain on the bleacher side of the painted line on the floor.
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Stomping one’s feet on the bleachers can damage the bleachers, rendering them unsafe; therefore, this is not
permitted. Also, this can often be interpreted as a sign of unsportsmanlike conduct. Therefore, this and any other
inappropriate/ unsportsmanlike conduct (such as “booing”) will not be tolerated.
4.
Roswell Kent’s staff is concerned about the safety and welfare of all students. The purpose of attendance at
athletic events is for enjoyment by all; however, dangerous acts, rudeness, and poor/disruptive behavior will not
be tolerated. Students engaging in this type of activity will be dismissed from the activity without a refund of the
entry fee and may receive additional disciplinary consequences.
NOTES
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Students are not permitted to attend any activities at another school unless they enter, and remain, with
their parents or guardians.
2.
Suspended students may not be on grounds or attend any event during the suspension, either at Roswell
Kent Middle School or any other Akron Public School.
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TARDINESS AND TRUANCY FROM SCHOOL OR CLASS.
State law requires students to attend school. Students must attend all assigned periods as listed on their schedule. Only a
principal, assistant principal, counselor, or the teacher whose class is being missed may excuse student from class
attendance.
The penalty for truancy (flicking) includes:
 1st Offense: 1 day lSS
 2nd Offense: 2 days ISS
 3rd Offense (and on): 3 days ISS
 Continuous truancy or flicking from class may result in OSS.
 Chronic truancy from school will result in a referral to the Juvenile Court.
Students are permitted to go to their lockers at 7:53 a.m. every morning. To assist you in your efforts at punctuality, a
warning bell rings at 7:59 a.m. The tardy bell rings at 8:00 a.m. It is our expectation that you will be seated in first period
class before the tardy bell. If you are tardy to school after 8:00 a.m. you are instructed to report to the main hall outside the
office and sign into school. Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. will receive an admit pass.
To be considered on time, a student must be seated in each class before the tardy bell rings. Students who are not seated
are tardy to class. A student arriving to class after 9 minutes will be considered flicking, and subject to the penalties listed
above.
Tardy to class will result in a caution slip offense and will follow consequences of caution slip violations.
Tardy to School
 Tardy 3 = after school detention and communication home
 Tardy 6 = after school detention and communication home
 Tardy 9 = one day ISS
 Tardy 12 = one day ISS
Tardy to school count will reset at the beginning of each grading period.
Tardy to homeroom due to eating a late breakfast WILL count as a tardy to school and will add to the above consequences.
In order for a tardy to be considered excused, a parent or guardian must notify the school within 24 hours via phone, note,
or in person of the reason for the tardy.
**Students who do not serve their assigned after school detention will be issued one day of ISS the following school day.
TELEPHONES
School telephones are very busy. Students may use office phones only for an emergency call to a parent. The office staff will
get messages to students. However, we will not pull students out of class for phone calls. Students may not use school
phones during any class period without a pass from an Administrator.
TRAVELING TO AND FROM SCHOOL
Students should display good behavior in the community. Students traveling to and from school should respect private
property in the community and cross streets in the designated crosswalks.
TRESPASSING
Middle school students are not permitted on the grounds of any other Akron Public School during the school day or during
school functions. Violation of this rule may result in suspension. Middle school students must be accompanied by a parent if
they go onto the grounds of any other school. Students suspended from school are not permitted at any school site unless
coming for after school tutoring. The consequences of such action may be additional suspension time. Police charges may
also be filed for trespassing on school grounds.
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TRANSPORTATION
A student’s assignment for school bus transportation is based on student’s home address. Information regarding bus stop
locations may be obtained by calling the office.
BUS RULES (in compliance with State Law)
All students riding the bus must:
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Show their bus pass daily to ride the bus. Students must get on and off the bus at the assigned bus stop.
Arrive at your bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
Be careful crossing streets. Cross only at cross walks.
Make sure you wait in an area 10 giant steps away from where the bus stops.
Be cautious of strangers. Report anyone suspicious to your driver.
Make an orderly line, no pushing or shoving. Wait for the driver to open the door, and then walk onto the bus,
being careful not to trip. No pushing.
Go directly to your assigned seat. Stay seated at all times and keep aisles clear. Place backpacks on your lap. Do not
block exits.
Talk quietly to your seat partner, no yelling or screaming. No profane language
No eating or drinking.
Do not throw or pass objects on, from or into the bus.
Do not put heads hands, arms, or feet out any window.
If stopped at a railroad crossing, there is to be no talking. Remain quiet until driver’s signal.
Upon arriving at school, stay in seat until dismissed by the driver. Do not leave belongings on the bus.
If you drop anything around or under the bus, get the drivers attention for help. Do not try to retrieve it.
After departing the bus, take 10 giant steps away from the bus.
In addition to the above, the Akron Board of Education’s Code of Student Conduct as well as Kent Middle School’s
policies and regulations apply to all bus students. Violation of any of these rules or regulations will result in
disciplinary action, to include but not limited to, suspension of bus riding privileges and/or suspension from
school.
VANDALISM
Acts of vandalism including destruction of property and graffiti writing will be referred to the unit office for action under
the Code of Student Behavior.
VISITORS
Persons on official school business shall report to the Main Office to sign in. Students from other schools are not permitted
to visit during the school day without the permission from the building principal.
WEAPONS
Ohio law makes it a felony for any person to convey, attempt to convey, or possess any weapon or dangerous ordnance
onto or on any property owned or controlled by, or to any activity held under the auspices of a school. Students possessing
weapons on school property will be referred to the Board of Education and action may be taken by the Akron Police
Department.
WEATHER RELATED CONCERNS
On a day school is closed due to the weather, all activities are cancelled. There will be no athletic practices, games, or any
other activity.
***All suspension days scheduled for a day of school closure will be moved up and must be served after school
reopens.***
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Roswell-Kent Middle School Title I Parent Involvement Policy 2015/2016
Dear Parent and/or Guardian,
Roswell Kent Middle School is considered a Title I School wide program. A Title I Schoolwide program is a method of
delivering title I services in eligible schools. It allows the school to address the educational needs of students living in a
community with an economic disadvantaged middle school student population of 40% or greater. As a Title I Schoolwide
program, our Title services can provide comprehensive strategies for improving the entire school so every student achieves
high levels of academic proficiency.
Schoolwide programs have the latitude to determine how to organize their operations and allocate the multiple funding
sources available to them. They do not have to identify particular children as eligible for services. Schoolwide programs can
use all allocated funds to increase the amount and quality of learning time. In this way, they can embrace a high-quality
curriculum according to a comprehensive plan that ensures all children meet the state’s challenging academic standards.
Schoolwide programs serve all children in the school. All staff, resources, and classes are part of the overall Schoolwide
program. The purpose is to generate high levels of academic achievement in core subject areas for all students, especially
those most in need. The purpose is achieved through:
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High quality instruction.
Programming based on the use of scientifically based research.
Strategies and methods to improve teacher quality and professional development.
Consolidated use of funds.
Some students simply need more time and direct, explicit instruction in order to succeed. Classroom teachers and Title I
staff will utilize data from Title I assessments, benchmark assessments, and classroom work to determine those showing
the greatest need. Students showing the greatest need, and who are not receiving special education services, are serviced
first.
How are parents involved?
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Parents are notified about Title I services.
Parents, teachers, and students sign a compact that indicates goals and shared responsibilities of the child, school
and parents for student success.
Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities/meetings.
Parents may participate in Title I meetings and learning opportunities.
Parents are provided Title I information via newsletters, conferences, and parent involvement plan.
What can parents do?
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Share a love of learning and set a good example by reading, practicing math facts, playing with money (identify
coins/make change), writing letters and/or lists, comparing prices, etc.
Make learning fun by playing educational games, visiting the library, and listening to and talking with your child.
Show interest in your child’s school day by asking specific questions and praising effort and improvement.
This year as a Schoolwide Title I program, all families will receive the compact letter, which is in this student planner (see
below). As a building, we welcome your ideas and feedback about our Title I services. We are looking forward to delivering
our Title I services schoolwide! This will be a great benefit to our students.
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STUDENT
TEACHER
PARENT/GUARDIAN
I AGREE TO:
I AGREE TO:
I AGREE TO:
Attend school and be on time.
Show respect, personal
responsibility and self-discipline.
Maintain a level of academic
performance that meets or exceeds
standards. (“C” or above)
Follow classroom, school and
district rules and policies regarding
behavior and dress code.
Communicate with my parents and
encourage them to attend school
functions.
Strive to master Ohio’s high
academic standards, pass the Ohio
Achievement Test, and continue to
Support regular attendance and
preparedness.
Have my child at school each day
on time.
Provide a safe and orderly
environment where all students
can learn each day.
Teach and model respect to my
child for self, others, and their
environment.
Maintain a productive, standardsbased learning environment.
Create a positive attitude towards
education at home so my child can
learn and succeed.
Enforce classroom, school and
district rules and policies regarding
behavior and dress code.
Attend school activities and
functions.
Support classroom, school, and
district rules and policies regarding
behavior and dress.
Attend interim pickups and school
functions to keep communications
open.
the next grade.
Help my students master Ohio’s
high academic standards, pass the
Ohio Achievement Test, and
continue on to the next grade.
Student sign ____________________
Teacher sign _________________
Parent sign ___________________
Date ____________________
Date ___________________
Date ___________________
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Help my child master Ohio’s high
academic standards, pass the Ohio
Achievement Test, and continue on
to the next grade.