Sharon Bradley, Principal
Martha Beaman, Assistant Principal
Nefertari Mundy, Counselor
Genevieve Zelaya, Counselor

WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
The beginning of the school year is an exciting and hopeful time. We look forward to a successful and rewarding year for each student. It is our goal to maintain the motivation and enthusiasm that mark the first few weeks of school throughout the entire year. While your teachers will strive to do this by providing relevant and interesting lessons, you must also do your part by actively participating in class, keeping up with your assignments and materials and meeting expectations. You need to also remember to respect yourself and those around you, holding yourself accountable for only the best. Ask for help when you need it, practice making good choices, and believe in yourself. Together we can make this a great school year!

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MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to help all students develop their own unique talents in a positive and nurturing environment. We believe that we can best do this by addressing all aspects of the child – the brain, the body, and the heart. Through providing a well-rounded curriculum that offers opportunities in the core academics, fine arts, and physical education, we can tap into students’ strengths and promote their self-esteem. We value honesty and forthrightness, and know that we must cooperatively support one another in order to provide the optimal learning environment.

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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
All students are entitled to enjoy the basic rights of citizenship recognized and protected by law for persons of their age and maturity. District schools will foster a climate of mutual respect for the rights of others. Each student is expected to respect the rights and privileges of other students, teachers, and district staff. Students shall exercise their rights in compliance with rules established for the orderly conduct of the district’s educational mission. The district’s rules of conduct and discipline are established to achieve and maintain order in the school. Students who violate the rights of others or who violate district or school rules will be subject to disciplinary measures designed to correct the misconduct and to promote adherence by all students to the responsibilities of citizens in the school community.

Students’ responsibilities for achieving a positive learning environment at school or school-related activities include:

1. Attending all classes daily and on time.
2. Being prepared for each class with appropriate materials and assignments.
3. Being properly attired.
4. Exhibiting respect toward others.
5. Conducting themselves in a responsible manner.
6. Paying required fees and fines, unless they are waived.
7. Refraining from violations of the code of student conduct.
8. Obeying all school rules, including safety rules.
9. Seeking change in school policies and regulations in an orderly and responsible manner through appropriate channels.
10. Cooperating with staff in the investigation of disciplinary cases and volunteering information when the student has knowledge relating to a serious offense.
11. Not discriminating against others because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

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SCHOOL HOURS
The school day is from 8:45 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. Teachers are on duty from 8:15 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. School office hours are from 7:45 A.M. to 4:15 P.M.

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EARLY MORNING PROCEDURES

Upon entering in the morning:
1. Sixth grade students will wait in the cafeteria, and the fifth grade students will wait in the gymnasium until dismissed at 8:35 A.M. to go to homeroom.
2. Students are requested to find a seat in the cafeteria or gymnasium and wait until dismissed. Talking in a moderate tone is acceptable.
3. Breakfast will be served from 8:10 A.M. to 8:40 A.M. in the cafeteria.
4. Students are dismissed at 8:15 A.M. to go to tutoring Tuesday – Friday. Students are dismissed at 8:15 to go to study hall on a daily basis.
5. Any student needing to see a teacher before school should obtain a pass from that teacher. Present the pass to the teacher on duty.

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ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to be in school, except in cases of emergency or for the following reasons:

1. Personal illness of the student.
2. Communicable disease control.
3. Death of a relative.
4. Absences approved by the principal prior to being absent.

Steps to follow when absent:

1. Parent should write an excuse on a full sheet of paper giving student’s name, date, days absent, reason for absence, and parent signature.
2. Present excuse to homeroom teacher.
3. Ask all teachers for make-up assignments. Assignments that are not made up will be reflected in the student’s grade.
4. If absent for more than 3 days, the school will provide make-up work upon parent request.

Students must attend a minimum of 90% of the school days to be eligible for promotion. Attendance is taken at 10:00 a.m. Students present at that time are marked present for the day for accounting purposes. Students having doctor or dentist appointments may be counted present if they attend any part of that day and present a valid excuse from the doctor or dentist that same day.

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TARDIES
If a student arrives after 8:45 A.M., he/she is considered tardy. The student should bring a note to explain the tardiness to the office. Repeated tardiness will lead to disciplinary action.

SIGNING IN OR OUT
Students entering the school after the tardy bell must sign in at the office and get a pass before going to their classroom. Students needing to leave early should be signed out only for sickness or for a doctor’s appointment. Trips and vacations should be scheduled to begin after school hours. Any student leaving school before dismissal must be signed out in the office by the adult picking up the student. Students will be released only to persons on the emergency card completed by the parent/ guardian. Proper I.D., such as a driver’s license, is required from every adult picking up a student. Students will be called to the office for pick up after the adult has signed the student out. Students will not be called from class early to wait for the adult to pick them up.

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SCHOOL CALENDAR
A school calendar is in the front of this planner denoting the school holidays, teacher work days, dates of each of the six weeks, and end of the semesters.

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STUDENT APPEARANCE
A student’s appearance has much to do with the way the student feels about himself or herself. Appearance also affects the way in which students respond to each other, to staff to their own success and has a great deal to do with the learning atmosphere of the school. Because of this, the Pearland Independent School District has established the following standardized dress code for students.
Students at Jamison will be expected to be well groomed and neatly dressed. Body cleanliness is also required. Student appearance shall enhance and not detract from the educational atmosphere and learning process.
SLACKS, JEANS, SKIRTS, DRESSES OR JUMPERS (NO SHORTS OR SKORTS)

• Shall be solid color tan, beige, khaki, black, gray, navy or brown

• Shall be appropriately sized--not tight fitting, not loose fitting

• Slacks must fit at the waist and be properly hemmed or cuffed at or below ankle, but not dragging the ground ("slicing" or "ragging" not allowed) (belts are recommended but not required). May not be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation, conceals contraband, or creates a distraction ("sagging" not allowed)

• NO capris, stretch slacks, sweat slacks, jogging slacks, wind suits, warm-ups, overalls, coveralls or shorts allowed.

• Fabric – NO leather, suede or vinyl

• Length of skirts, dresses, or jumpers must be no more than three (3) inches above the knee

• NO stripes or embroidery allowed

• No outside (sewn on) oversized expandable pockets on slacks or jeans, such as those commonly referred to as "cargo" pockets or "safari" pockets, are allowed

SHIRTS OR BLOUSES

• Shall be any solid color (no multicolor) or appropriate campus spirit shirt

• May have single logo no larger than U.S. quarter coin.
  
  
• Shall be appropriately sized
  
  
• Must be tucked in and appropriately buttoned above the chest area at all times
  
  
• Shirts or blouses:
  • Must have a standard collar
  • Must be a golf style, polo style or dress shirt style with buttons
  • May be a spirit shirt as approved by administration
  • May NOT be leather, suede or viny
  • May NOT be sleeveles
  • May not be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation, conceals contraband or creates a distraction

• If a t-shirt is worn underneath the dress shirt, it shall be in approved (see above) solid shirt or pant color.

SWEATSHIRTS, VESTS, SWEATERS, WINDBREAKERS, SPORTS COATS AND BLAZERS

• May be worn only over the standard shirt

• Shall be any solid color (same as shirts or slacks) (no logos)

• Must be appropriately sized in the shoulders, sleeves and length

• May not be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation, conceals contraband or creates a distraction

OUTSIDE JACKETS AND COATS

• All fabrics acceptable

• May not be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation, conceals contraband or creates a distraction

• Full length jackets/coats such as those commonly referred to as "trench" coats or "dusters" are not allowed

• ¾ length (or less) jackets/coats are acceptable

• Outside jackets and coats are considered to be cold weather apparel only

HAIR

• Must be neat, clean and well groomed

• No type of head covering, cap or hat, or hair rollers may be worn inside the building. Long-handled combs are prohibited for safety reasons.

• Sideburns must be kept neatly trimmed and must not extend below ear level or flare at the bottom.

• Symbols and/or styles that are identified with gang membership, affiliation or representation shall not be allowed.

• Distracting styles and/or coloring are not allowed

• Hair carvings are not permitted

SHOES

• Students must wear shoes appropriate for school (no house slippers, thongs or flip flops)

• All shoes must include a back strap over the heel

MISCELLANEOUS

• New students enrolling in Pearland ISD will be provided a grace period of no more than fifteen (15) calendar days to comply with the dress code.

• Revealing or tight garments considered inappropriately sized are prohibited

• Accessories with inappropriate decorations or advertisements are prohibited. This includes but is not limited to any item that depicts the occult, gang membership, death, suicide, violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or ethnic bias.

• The following may not be worn:

  • Sunglasses and hairnets
  • Garments that have holes worn or torn in them
  • Heavy chains, spike necklaces, heavy chain necklaces or other inappropriate types of jewelry
  • Glitter, tattoos, and writing/drawing on the face or skin
  • Any tattoos (including temporary) must be covered at all times (at school or while representing the school)


• No more that two (2) earrings may be worn in the ear lobe only. Nose rings, lip rings, tongue piercing rings, or any other body piercing are not permitted.
  
• Top and bottom colors of standardized dress items shall be contrasting colors (e.g. – no black & black, gray & gray, etc.)

Medical exception from this policy may be granted by the campus principal upon certification from the family medical doctor of the student, certifying that the student has a physical deformity or abnormality, and that compliance with the policy will be detrimental to the health of the student.
The responsibility for enforcement rests with the principal. Violations will result in disciplinary action. For further details, please see Student Code of Conduct.

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SELLING/TRADING ITEMS AT SCHOOL
Students are not allowed to sell or trade any items at school except in the case of P.T.A. or school sponsored fund raisers. This includes but is not limited to candy, sports cards, and items for fund raisers not associated with the school.
Student’s own personal clothing is not to be sold, traded, or borrowed at school.

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SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
An orderly school atmosphere is necessary to insure that every student receives a good education. Students who fail to comply with rules and regulations at school and at school functions will be dealt with in a firm but fair manner. The school will use counseling, parent conferences, detention hall, in-school suspension, suspension from school, and expulsion from school as means to correct behavior problems. A brief description of each method is as follows:

1. Counseling: This positive method will involve the school counselor, teacher, principal, or a community counseling service talking with the students.
2. Parent Conferences: This method involves the parent, student, and a school employee working together to solve the problem.
3. Detention Hall: This involves keeping the student after school up to one hour under the supervision of a school employee. Students will receive a 24 hour notice. Students are supervised by teachers making the assignment. Transportation home is a parental responsibility
4. In-school suspension (ISS) will consist of the student being isolated in a specific room with adult supervision. Students will be given all assignments and all school work is to be completed while in the in-school suspension.
5. Suspension from School: Denying the student the opportunity to attend school for a period of time. This will be used in extreme disciplinary cases, such as fights.
6. Expulsion from School: Removal school for the remainder of a semester.
7. Students can expect disciplinary action for the following:
   • Tobacco: Students are not to use or possess any form of tobacco at school.
   • Fighting: Any pushing, shoving, or direct physical contact is considered fighting.
   • Hazing: Students teasing, intimidating, threatening, or bothering other students.
   • Truancy: Students will be required to make up the time missed in detention hall or in-school suspension.
   • Fireworks: Possession or discharge will lead to severe disciplinary action.
   • Vandalism: Any destruction/ defacing of school property will require payment for damage.
   • Inappropriate language
   • Gum: There is to be no gum in school.
   • Cheating: Zero on the assignment and serve after-school detention.

Any other actions deemed inappropriate by school employees.

No radios, camera, electronic or video games, tape recorders, tape players, laser pens, toys, stuffed animals, or trading cards of any kind are allowed in school at any time.

Possession of knives, guns, or any other weapons could result in permanent expulsion from school and police action. See Student Code of Conduct for a complete listing of what is considered a weapon.

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CONFISCATION OF PROHIBITED ITEMS
Items prohibited by the Student Code of Conduct will be confiscated and retained in the assistant principal’s office. Items may be released to parents upon request.

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SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Inappropriate display of affection is not permitted, i.e.: hand-holding, hugging, kissing, etc. Bullying, physical and verbal abuse will not be tolerated.

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY
No student shall knowingly possess, use, transmit, or be under the influence of any narcotic drug, hallucinogen, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, or other intoxicant (as defined by law):

1. On school grounds during any school term or

2. Off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event.

Any student who uses another person’s drug authorized by a licensed physician through a prescription specifically for that person’s use shall be subject to disciplinary action.

The appropriate school official shall determine whether a student’s misconduct, if proven, warrants a short-term or a long-term suspension.

The Board shall assign to specific school officials the responsibility for providing adequate due process safeguards in the imposition of long-term suspensions. The due process requirements set forth in the policy FODB shall be followed through each stage in the imposition of each suspension. The Board must approve any long-term suspension.

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CLOSED CAMPUS
Jamison is a closed campus. No student is allowed to leave school without written permission once he/she has arrived at school.
No student is allowed to leave for lunch unless a parent picks up the student and returns within the allotted 30 minute lunch period.

VISITORS
Visitors are always welcome. Upon entering the building, all parents and visitors must report to the front office. If it is necessary to deliver something to a student or leave a message, the office will assist.
Any visitor remaining on campus for lunch or classroom visitation must sign in through the office with the destination stated and obtain a visitor badge.

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SCHOOL NURSE
Jamison has a full time nurse. All prescription and non-prescription drugs are to be taken to the nurse’s office with instructions and will be administered according to District Medication Guidelines. Students are required by Texas State Law to have a series of 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine, proof of chicken pox or varicella vaccine, and two doses of measles vaccine before their 12th birthday. The nurse is required to have documentation of the immunization. Students must be in compliance with immunizations to remain in school. Scoliosis testing is required for all 6th grade students.
Parents will be called to take students home if they have a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher. Students should remain home for 24 hours fever free following 101 degree temperature .

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DISTRICT MEDICATION GUIDELINES
When possible, all medication should be given by the parent at home. However, some medication will be dispensed at school according to the following guidelines:

1. Written permission and specific directions for administration of medication are required. Directions must include student’s name, date, name of medication, dosage, and time to be administered.
   • A physician’s authorization form must be signed by the physician or dentist and parent if medication is to be administered for longer than ten (10) consecutive days.
   • Over- the- counter medication and other prescription medications may be administered for a period of no longer than ten (10) consecutive days, provided signed permission has been provided by the parent or guardian.
2. All medication must be provided by the parent in the original container.
3. All medication must be brought to the clinic on arrival to school.
4. The student should not carry on him/herself nor administer to him/herself any medication.
5. The school nurse will supervise the storing and dispensing of medication.
6. When a student brings a new medication to school, the school nurse must give the initial dose.
7. Field Trip Medication- Long-term prescription medication will be given on a field trip provided the parent adheres to the following:
   • The parent must supply the nurse with an additional appropriately labeled prescription container for the medication. This may be obtained from your pharmacist.
   • The parent may elect not to have the child receive medication on a field trip.
   • The parent may attend the field trip and administer the medication to their child.
   • It will be the parent’s responsibility to administer any injectable medications needed on a field trip. Examples include, but are not limited to, Epi-Pen and Insulin.
8. Every effort will be made to give medication as close to the specified time as possible. However, students often forget medication, or there are emergencies in the clinic. The nurse will make sure that medication is administered within one-half hour of the scheduled time. This is standard for hospitals and other facilities where medications are administered.
9. In order to assure the safe delivery to school of controlled medications, the parent should deliver these medications directly to the nurse. However, if this is impossible, the parent must adhere to the following:
   • The parent must bring the original prescription container to school initially.
   • When the medication container is empty, it will be sent home with the student.
   • A note will be sent home for the parent to fill out and send back to the nurse with the medication.
   • The parent should count out how much medication they are sending in the bottle, fill in the medication name and amount, and sign the form.
   • The student must bring medication to the nurse on arrival to school.
10. If the dosage of the student’s medication is changed, a new physician’s authorization form must be signed. This applies to any new medications. These forms are available in the nurse’s office.
11. Food supplements will not be given during school hours.
12. Medication orders may only be received from physicians licensed in Texas.
13. Medications from foreign countries, including Mexico, will not be given during school hours.
14. Only medication that has been approved by the FDA will be given during school hours.
15. At the end of the school year, all medication must be picked up by the parent in the nurse’s office. Any medication left in the nurse’s office will be destroyed.
    
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CAFETERIA
Student behavior in the cafeteria should be based on courtesy and cleanliness. The following rules are to be observed.

1. Students will be escorted to lunch by their teacher.

2. Students are allowed to pass through the serving line only once.

3. Students are allowed to go to the snack bar one time before sitting down.

4. Students are to sit in assigned areas and remain seated until directed to leave by the adult on duty.

5. Students are allowed to talk but in moderate tones.

6. All litter and trays must be put away before being dismissed from the cafeteria.

7. No food or drink is to be taken from the cafeteria.

8. Students will receive monthly menus with the newsletter.

9. The lunch price is $2.40 and the breakfast price is $1.25. A meal ticket can be purchased for 10 days for $24.00 or 20 days for $48.00.

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REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS
Report cards are issued every six weeks to inform the parents of student’s progress. Progress reports are also given at three weeks for all students.

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STUDENT RECOGNITION
Students will be recognized each semester with an award celebration. Students will be recognized for perfect attendance, honor roll achievement, academic and extra-curricular awards and honors.

HONOR ROLL
Honor rolls will be posted at the end of each six weeks to recognize students for outstanding achievement. All A’s and/or A’s and 1 B must be earned to be placed on the honor roll.

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GRADING SYSTEM
Academic Conduct/Study Habits

A - 90-100 E - Excellent

B - 80-89 S - Satisfactory

C - 75-79 N - Needs

D - 70-74 Improvement

F - 69 or below U - Unsatisfactory

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INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Access to the District’s electronic communication system, including the Internet, shall be made available to students and employees exclusively for instructional and administrative purposes in accordance with administrative regulations.

Access to the District’s electronic communication system is a privilege, not a right. All users shall be required to acknowledge receipt and understanding of all administrative regulations governing the use of the system and shall agree in writing to comply with such regulations and guidelines. Noncompliance with applicable regulations may result in suspension or termination of privileges and other disciplinary action consistent with District policies. ( See DH, FNC, FNCJ, FO, and the Student Code of Conduct) Violations of law may result in criminal prosecution as well as disciplinary action by the District. Any attempt to violate the provisions of this agreement may result in revocation of the user’s access to the Network/Internet. In addition, school disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal action may be taken. With just cause, the building principal and/or designee, may deny, revoke, or suspend Network/Internet access as required, pending an investigation. Prosecution and/or termination of user privileges will occur without warning.

The Superintendent or designee shall develop and implement administrative regulations, guidelines, and user agreements, consistent with the purposes and mission of the District and with the law and policy governing copyright. Network/Internet access shall be used to improve learning and teaching consistent with educational goals of Pearland ISD. The District expects legal, ethical and acceptable use of the Network/Internet. Acceptable use will be defined by district policy and local campus administration guidelines. 
Access to the Pearland ISD Network/Internet is a privilege, not a right.

Electronic mail transmissions and other use of the electronic communication system by students and employees shall not be considered confidential and may be monitored at any time by designated District staff to ensure appropriate use for educational or administrative purposes.
The District shall not be liable for users’ inappropriate communication resources or violations of copyright restrictions, users’ mistakes or negligence, or cost incurred by users. The District shall not be responsible for ensuring the accuracy or usability of any information found on the Internet.

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LATE WORK AND MAKEUP WORK POLICIES
As a school policy, assignments turned in one day late will be graded. The school policy states that a student will have 30 points deducted for a late assignment with the maximum grade being a 70 on a late assignment. Assignments turned in later than one day late will receive a zero ( 0).
Major assignments such as projects will be deducted 10 points per day for three days. On the fourth day the student will receive a zero (0) for the assignment.
It is the student’s responsibility to request makeup work after an absence. As a school policy, students have 3 days to complete makeup work. Students being absent for extended periods are given one day for each day absent to complete makeup work. The school will provide makeup work for students with 3 consecutive absences at parent request.

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TUTORIAL PROGRAM
Tutorials are offered to students whose progress in a subject is unsatisfactory or is in need of additional instruction to master a skill. Tutorials are offered Monday – Friday mornings from 8:15 A.M. to 8:40 A.M.

FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are taken at teacher discretion. Students may be excluded from field trips for poor conduct.

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PROMOTION POLICY
To be promoted from one grade level to the next, a student shall attain for the year an overall average of 70 or above in all subjects. A student shall also attain an average of 70 or above in reading, language arts, and or math in order to be promoted.

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CONFERENCES WITH TEACHERS and/or COUNSELOR
Parents are encouraged to have conferences with teachers and/or counselor or any other school personnel if there is a problem. Parent/teacher conferences are held by appointment only. To schedule a conference, please call the school office at 281-412-1440.

FIRE/TORNADO DRILLS
Fire and/or tornado drills are held throughout the school year. Remember these basic rules:
1. Check the instructions in each classroom (they are posted) indicating how to leave the building in case of fire.
2. Walk. No talking. Move quickly and quietly to designated area.

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SEVERE WEATHER
Occasionally the threat of severe weather can cause hazardous road conditions making it necessary to dismiss school earlier than usual in order for buses and cars to be able to travel the normal routes. Severe weather conditions may include: rapidly approaching hurricanes, rapidly dropping temperatures which cause freezing rain, or flooding.

Listen to radio stations KIKK, KILT, and TV station KTRH (Channel 13) for announcements concerning the dismissal or cancellation of school and the time when classes will be resumed if such dismissal or cancellation occurs.

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TRANSPORTATION
School bus transportation is provided free of charge to a student living a distance of two miles or more from the school he/she attends. Bus transportation is available for those living less than 2 miles for a fee.

While on the bus, the following rules are to be followed:

1. The driver is in charge. The students are to obey promptly.

2. Students must be on time since the bus cannot wait on tardy students.

3. Students should not stand in the roadway while waiting for the bus.

4. Students should speak in moderate tones on the bus and should not engage the driver in unnecessary conversation.

5. Once seated, students should not move about the bus. The bus must be stopped before leaving seats to disembark.

6. Use of tobacco is prohibited.

7. Throwing things on the floor or out the window is prohibited.

8. Students are never to extend arms or head out the window.

9. Any vandalism to the bus will result in the student paying for this damage.

Failure to follow any of the bus rules will result in disciplinary action. Continued failure to follow bus rules will result in removal of the student from the bus. Students wanting to ride a bus other than their assigned bus must have prior approval of the transportation department. Any questions concerning pickup of students, buses not stopping, areas not served by buses, etc., should be referred to the transportation department at 281-485-3562.

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BICYCLES/SKATEBOARDS/IN-LINE SKATES
Any student riding a bicycle to school should place it in the designated area and secure it with a lock or chain. The school is not responsible for damage or theft. No motorized vehicles are allowed. Students bringing skateboards, scooters, or in-line skates to school should leave them at the bicycle rack. Skateboards, scooters, or in-line skates are not allowed in the school building.

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STUDENT PROPERTY/VALUABLES
Students are responsible at all times for their personal property. Students should not bring large amounts of money or valuables to school. Personal property is not covered by school insurance. When going to P.E., students should leave their valuables in their hall lockers.

WITHDRAWALS
Any student moving from the district should either bring a note from home or have his/her parents come to school. All records must be cleared before the student may withdraw.

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END OF SCHOOL DAY PROCEDURES
1. Buses load by the cafeteria entrance under the covered walkway.

2. First run bus students will be dismissed at 3:45 P.M.

3.  Students being picked up by parentsshould go to the front of the school at 3:45 P.M. to meet their rides. Students must wait in the front of the school between the fences until the parent drives through the circle. Parents need to park in a single line facing south of Woody Rd. Students are asked to not use the bus lane to drop off or pick up students.

4.  Students who walk home need to exit the building, walk down the sidewalk, and cross 518 with the crossing guard.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
The Pearland Independent School District prohibits sexual harassment of any kind. Sexual harassment is defined as offensive and unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature directed toward a student or another person, or offensive and unwelcome conduct aimed at another solely because of his or her gender.
If a student believes he or she has been sexually harassed, the student or the student’s parent should report the incident to the principal or other appropriate supervising administrator. The District Executive Director is the Title IX Coordinator for the district and can be reached at 281-485-3203.
If a student’s conduct is offensive and unwelcome, the campus will determine if the conduct should be punished in accordance with the district’s or campus discipline management plan.

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PTA
Membership in the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is open to any parent/guardian who has a child attending Jamison Middle School and to any faculty and staff members. Families will be notified of the cost of membership dues

SUPPLIES
Each grade will have its own supply list. The Student Planner is required and, if lost, must be replaced by the student at an additional cost of $5.00.

TELEPHONE MESSAGES
Students must obtain permission from a staff member before using the telephone. Only messages of an urgent nature will be delivered to students during class time. Students will not be allowed to call home for homework.