Middle School Attendance Policies

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of the closed campus policy at Thunder Mountain?

To limit student access to outside food during lunch hours.

To ensure students are supervised and remain on school grounds at all times. (correct)

To provide students with more freedom to socialize off-campus during breaks.

To allow students to leave during the lunch period if they have parental permission.

What should a student do if they need to change their locker combination?

Inform the front office immediately about the need for a change. (correct)

Change it on their own without informing anyone.

Notify the principal about the issue.

Ask a peer for help with the combination.

What can happen if a student shares their locker combination with others?

Their lockers may be subject to examination without cause.

They may be held responsible for any items found in the locker. (correct)

It may help maintain the security of the locker.

They might get extra privileges from the school administration.

Under what circumstances can school administration search lockers?

When there is reasonable cause to suspect a violation of law or school rules. Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned as a responsibility of students regarding their lockers?

Managing and storing another student's items in their locker. Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for picking up a student early from school?

Call 907-780-1900 five minutes before arrival. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is required when a student withdraws from school?

Provide written notification at least two days prior. Signup and view all the answers

How should a student prepare for potential extended travel that may affect their attendance?

Obtain travel forms and notify the school in advance. Signup and view all the answers

What should students do to catch up on missed work after being absent?

Consult teachers after school upon returning. Signup and view all the answers

What must happen before a withdrawal is considered official?

Pay all fines and clean out the locker. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Attendance and Tardiness

Unexcused tardies can lead to disciplinary actions as per the Middle School Discipline Grid.
Attendance letters are sent monthly to parents/guardians.
Attendance information is accessible via PowerSchool.

Early Pick-Up Protocol

Call 907-780-1900 five minutes before picking up a student for an appointment.
Students must wait in the main office and require signing out by an authorized individual in PowerSchool.

Homework Requests

Homework for absent students can be requested by calling the school before 9:30 am.
Canvas serves as a platform for accessing homework for each class.
Upon returning from an absence, students should meet with teachers to discuss makeup work.

Family Travel

Travel forms for absences of three or more days are available at the attendance office.
Forms must be issued after notifying the school of travel dates.
Students can check for available work ahead of time with teachers 2-3 days before departure.
Extended travel requires principal approval.

Withdrawal or Transfer Procedures

Written notification of withdrawal must be provided at least two days in advance.
Students receive a withdrawal slip to collect signatures from each teacher.
Withdrawal completion is contingent upon returning all books, cleaning lockers, and settling fines.
The Registrar can share student records with the new school.

Academic Structure

Core classes include Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.
Thunder Mountain is a closed campus; students must stay on school grounds during lunch.

Bus Transportation Guidelines

School bus transportation is a privilege and not a guaranteed right.
Parents are notified if students lose bus privileges due to behavioral issues.
Losing bus privileges does not exempt students from school attendance.

Locker Policies

Lockers are assigned by advisory teachers during the first week.
Students must use only their assigned lockers and keep combinations private.
Items found in lockers are considered the property of the assigned student.
Lockers are subject to school administration searches if reasonable suspicion arises.

Student Relationships

Extreme displays of affection between students are discouraged.
Dress codes require clothing to cover from shoulders to above the knee and not disrupt education.

Dress Code Regulations

Clothing must not advertise alcohol or drugs, contain prohibited speech, or depict violence.
Hats and hoods are not permitted in the school building.
Pajama sets, slippers, and similar items are not allowed unless authorized for specific events.

Electronics Policy

Cell phones must be powered off and out of sight during school hours.
Classrooms and the main office provide landlines for student use.
Parents can contact students through the main office with messages.
Playground violations can lead to warnings or confiscation of the phone until the end of the day.

Description

This quiz covers the attendance policies and disciplinary actions related to unexcused tardiness in middle schools. It also provides information about parental notifications and early pick-up procedures. Test your knowledge on the Middle School Discipline Grid and attendance management.