About
School begins on Monday, August 20th, 2012 at 8:55AM
The first week of school is an exciting one for students, but it can also be a hectic one as schedules are adjusted, buses are early, late or overcrowded, and students learn to adjust to the expectations of different teachers during the school day. To answer some commonly asked questions and to help your child adjust to our school’s requirements, the following information may be helpful:
SCHOOL HOURS/ GENERAL INFORMATION
School Hours are: 8:55 a.m. – 3:37 p.m. Students proceed through six class periods and lunch. During the first week, students will receive information about clubs and activities held after school. Students who take a bus to school are eligible to take an activity bus home after these events.
WHAT TO BRING THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Paper and sharpened pencils and pens are all that is needed for the first day supplies. Lunch money or a bag lunch should be brought.
HOW DO I GET LUNCH
School lunches are available daily. The current cost is $2.00 This price is subject to change. A la carte items are also available. Students receive adequate time to eat and socialize. During the first few days, lunch lines are usually slow moving as students acquaint themselves with the menu and prices.
WHERE DO I CATCH THE BUS
The School District Transportation Department is responsible for establishing the bus routes and pick up times. The bus routes will be posted on the front doors of the school the week prior to the first day. The bus numbers are posted on each bus. Students are reminded to record the bus number for easy reference in the afternoon. Students always take the same bus both to and from school and only students assigned to the bus are permitted to ride the bus.
DRESS CODE
We, at Loggers’ Run Middle School, believe that student have a right to attend a safe and secure school where the focus is placed on learning. We seek to provide our students with a reasonable freedom of clothing choices within an established decorum. Clothing should be suitable, comfortable and reflect pride. We believe our standardized dress code will help promote a safe and wholesome learning environment for all students. The dress code is the responsibility of the student. Please read and adhere to the following guidelines.
Shirts/ Blouses
- Any color cotton polo style collared shirts with sleeves
- Button down shirts are unacceptable
- No pictures or writing on shirts
- Logos must be pocket-sized and the pocket area only
- Proper fitting with no visible midriff. Shirt must lie well below the waist
- Loggers’ Run T-shirts and Loggers’ Run athletic shirts are allowed
Pants
- Denim/jeans without holes or decorations. Cannot be oversized, baggy or fading
- All pants must be worn at the waist, with a belt
- No form fitting pants such as sweatpants, spandex, leggings, fleece, velour or yoga style pants
Dresses/Skirts
- Dresses/skirts must be worn at mid-knee or longer
- Slits of any kind are unacceptable
Shorts
- Denim/jean, basketball or athletic style shorts are acceptable
- All shorts must be Bermuda or Capri length
- No cut-offs, no sweats
Shoes/Sneakers
- All footwear must be closed-toed
- No open-back footwear
Outer Wear
- Cardigan sweaters with buttons from top to bottom
- Sweatshirts
- ONLY solid color, ZIPPER style
- No pull-over head sweatshirts
- Logos must be pocket-sized and in the pocket area ONLY
General – the following are NOT allowed:
- Exposed undergarments
- Exposed midriffs
- Tank tops or tube tops
- Caps, hats, bandanas, or sunglasses
- Attire, hairstyle/color, or jewelry deemed disruptive by the administration
*Spirit Day Attire will be determined by administration. Dress code rules must be followed. Failure to comply will result in a detention. Failure to comply with the detention will result in a referral.
Students who come to school inappropriately dressed will be required to change. If the student does not comply, an IN-School Suspension will be issued for the day. Parents may bring in a change of clothes: however, the student will remain in the In-School Suspension area until they are fully compliant with dress code attire. All attempts will be made to avoid students missing class time for dress code concerns. However, students missing class time due to failure to conform to school policy concerning personal appearance will receive an unexcused absence for the class.
TEXTBOOKS
Teachers will begin issuing textbooks during the first few days of school. It is important that these textbooks have the child’s name written in ink on the inside front cover and the textbook is covered to help protect it from damage.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
If your child is assigned physical education, please alert the teacher of any medical condition as soon as possible.
BELL SCHEDULE
Period 1 —– 8:55 – 9:47
Period 2 —– 9:51 – 10:43
Period 3 —– 10:47 – 11:39
Period 4 —– 11:43 – 1:45
Period 5 —– 1:49 – 2:41
Period 6 —– 2:45 – 3:37
LUNCH
LUNCH 1 —– 11:45 – 12:15
LUNCH 2 —– 12:30 – 1:00
LUNCH 3 —– 1:15 – 1:45