Student Handbook

Note: A copy of this Student Handbook was sent home on a CD the first week of school.

8:00	Students to halls and lockers
8:06	Warning Bell
8:10	Homeroom Begins
8:16	Homeroom Ends
8:20-9:03	1st Period
9:07-9:50	2nd Period
9:54-10:37	3rd Period
10:41-11:24	4th Period (7th Grade Lunch)
11:28-12:11	5th Period (6th Grade Lunch)
12:15-12-58	6th Period (8th Grade Lunch)
1 :02- 1:45	7th Period
1:49-2:32	8th Period
2:36-3:20	9th Period

Advisory Bell Schedule (W)

8:00	Students to halls and lockers
8:06	Warning Bell
8:10	Homeroom Begins
8:40	Homeroom Ends
8:44-9:24	1st Period
9:28-10:08	2nd Period
10:12-10:52	3rd Period
10:56-11:36	4th Period (7th Grade Lunch)
11:40-12:20	5th Period (6th Grade Lunch)
12:24-1:04	6th Period (8th Grade Lunch)
1 :08- 1:48	7th Period
1:52-2:32	8th Period
2:36-3:20	9th Period

The Mission of the Upper Arlington City School District is to provide each student with an innovative and superior education that instills integrity and promotes personal achievement in an ever changing society..

The Upper Arlington City School District is committed to key ethical values that define the behavior we expect all members of the learning community to live.

Art
Music*
Life Skills
Industrial Technology
Health Education
Physical Education
*Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 choose from General Music, Choir, Band, and Orchestra.

Report cards are distributed to students approximately one week after the end of Quarters I, II, and III. The final report after Quarter IV is mailed home. Interim Progress Reports (IPR's ) are mailed home midway through each Quarter.

If a student earns an "Incomplete" grade in any subject, he/she will have ten (10) school days into the following Quarter to complete the work and turn it in for a letter grade. If the work is not turned in by that time, the "I" will convert into a failing grade. If there are unusual circumstances or illness which prohibit compliance with the "ten-day rule", the appropriate Guidance Counselor should be contacted to discuss alternative arrangements.

How to figure your GPA (Grade Point Average) for Honor Roll and Eligibility status:

Eligibility for Co-Curricular Activities = 2.0 GPA or higher (no rounding)

Subject Grade Points X Weight Factor Total
English X 4
Math X 4
Science X 4
Social Studies X 4
Glo. Lang./Reading X 4
Phys. Ed. X 1
Exp. Arts (Art, Health, Life Skills, Ind. Tech.) X 1
One of the following:
Band X 1
Orchestra X 1
Genl. Music X 1
Choir X 1

Grade Point Average Scale	Grading Percentage Scale
A+= 4.0	A+ = 98-100
A = 4.0	A = 93-97
A- = 3.7	A- = 90-92
B+ = 3.5	B+ - 87-89
B = 3.3	B = 83-86
B- = 3.0	B- = 80-82
C+ = 2.5	C+ = 77-79
C = 2.3	C = 73-76
C- = 2.0	C- = 70-72
D+ = 1.5	D+ = 67-69
D = 1.3	D = 64-66
D- = 1.O	D- = 60-63
E = 0.0	E = 0-59

All textbooks are furnished by the Board of Education. Textbooks will be distributed during the first day of school. Fines are assessed for lost and damaged books at the end of the school year. Students who secure books during the year to replace lost books must pay for the books at the time they are received. The Bookroom Supervisor, Mr. Tom Wendorff (Room 110), should be contacted by students or parents when questions or problems arise.

Students are required to purchase a School Agenda at the School Supply Sale or in the Main Office during the first week of school. (They will also be available in the School Store during the year). It will be the student's responsibility to retain the Agenda throughout the school year. Lost or destroyed Agendas must be replaced through purchase in the Main Office or School Store..

In order for a student to use any school computer as well as access the Internet, Hastings Middle School must have on file an Upper Arlington School District Electronic Network Usage Agreement. All rules and responsibilities as set forth in the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook apply to any Technology use by students.

The Technology Labs are located at the west end wing of the building. These labs consist of an iMac Lab, a Windows Lab and a Modular Lab. There is also a Technology Lab consisting of Macintosh and Windows computers located in the Media Center. Use of the Studio and Lab will be scheduled through teachers.

Arcade-type game software may not be used in the Lab. Game-oriented instructional software may be used only when approved by a staff member.

Middle school students will learn to apply computer technology to their school work through specific instruction in the Appleworks Software during the time scheduled for Industrial Technology. This instruction will include word processing, database, and spread sheets. Touch typing will be taught through use of appropriate software.

Teachers may choose to schedule the Lab as time permits for students to use software that is related to or integrated with instruction in their subjects.

The Media Center has a wide variety of both print and non-print materials available for assigned study and recreational use. There is a computerized Multimedia Encyclopedia available to students and staff. The Media Center is open from 8:05 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Use of the Media Center during class periods will be under the direction of teachers and the Media Specialist. Students may use the Media Center at other times with the permission of an instructor.

The Guidance Counselors provide a variety of services to students and parents. Through classroom guidance activities, standardized testing, career education programs, and individual contacts, the counselors seek to know and to be known by each student. Counselor offices are located in the Main Office.

The Middle School Advisory Program is an advocacy program for students. Each teacher meets with a group of 10-17 students on a daily basis to help monitor their overall social and academic adjustment. Every student in the school has an adult advisory-advocate who will get to know that student well and who will be available for that student as needed. Advisories start each day before classes begin so that school issues, academic assignments/progress, and student activities can be discussed. Students have time to get organized for the upcoming day, and Advisors monitor student use of assignment books. This session is intended to send the middle school student off to class from a stable, secure base.

Regular attendance is an important part of a student's permanent school record. All students are required to attend school daily. Absences are excused only in cases of personal illness, severe illness in the family, or a death in the family. Other reasons may be excused if approved accord to the Planned Absence Policy (see below).

On a day when the student must be absent due to illness or death in the family, the parent must notify the Attendance Office (487-5126 Ext. 104) between the hours of 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. A student who goes home ill during the day must also notify the Attendance Office after authorization by the Nurse or. Students will not be permitted to leave school during the school day unless accompanied by a parent or designated person. Students who are absent or who go home ill may not participate in co-curricular or athletic activities that day.

If a student is absent from school and the parent has not notified the Attendance Office, the Attendance Office personnel are required to determine why the student is absent. Parents will be contacted. Neighbors or relatives may be contacted if necessary.

It is the parent's responsibility to notify the school of current address, telephone numbers, and emergency contact information. Special attention should be given to such information when parents are out of town.

The Board of Education has determined that parents may request "Planned Absences" for the following: family vacations; college visitations; non-school sponsored educational activities; and unforeseen emergencies. The parent must notify the principal or guidance counselor in advance of the Planned Absence. A form for this purpose may be obtained from the counselor or the Attendance Office secretary. Upon return to school, the student is responsible for completing all missed class assignments and examinations. The days allowed for completion of missed assignments will be equal to the number of days absent.

The exception to the above rule will be assignments given ten (10) or more days prior to the planned absence (i.e. long-term projects, papers, presentations, etc.). Such assignments will be due or arranged for presentation with two (2) days of the student’s return to school.

Failure to meet any of the above stipulations will mean the absence is unexcused. An unexcused absence results in a "zero" for all work missed. A complete copy of the Board of Education Policy JEDA-R, Planned Absence, is available in the main office.

When a student is absent for a day or more, she/he should bring a written note from the parent to the Attendance Office before 8:15 a.m. upon returning to school. If a student returns from an absence during the school day, the signed excuse should be taken to the Attendance Office. A telephone call to the parent will be necessary if the note is forgotten.

When an appointment must be scheduled with a dentist or doctor during the school day, a written note must be submitted to the Attendance Office no later than the school day prior to the appointment. The note must be given to the Attendance Office, not the student's teacher, before going to Advisory. Work missed during the absence must be completed within 24 hours. A student is considered absent a half-day if he/she comes in after 10 a.m. or leaves before 2 p.m.

Satisfactory excuses for absences permit students to make up work. Two (2) school days for each sick day missed are allowed for completing missed work. Students on "Planned Absences" will be allotted the number of days for make up that equal the number of day absent.

If a student is absent for one day only, she/he should wait until the next school day to get missed work or arrange to have a classmate bring assignments home that evening. On the second day of illness, homework may be received by calling Hastings (before 9:00 a.m.) at 487-5126 Ext 100 (to facilitate your request, please have student's advisory number, names of house teachers exploratory arts teachers, and global language or reading teachers by your phone). Homework may be picked up in the main office after 3:30 p.m. on the day of request.

A student transferring to another school should notify the Attendance Office. The student will be given a Withdrawal Form to submit to each of her/his teachers. A copy of this form will be given to the student to carry to the new school. Official school records will be mailed to the new school when a Release Form is signed by the parent and a Request for Records Form is received from the new school.

The exception to the above rule will be assignments given l0 or more days prior to the planned absence (i.e. long-term projects, papers, presentations, etc.). Such assignments will be due or arranged for presentation within 2 days of the student's return to school.

Students must be in advisory rooms at 8:10 a.m. When a student is late for school in the morning or upon return from the lunch period, the student is required to have an Admit Slip from the Attendance Office. After three tardies for any reason (excused or unexcused), excluding medical appointments, one detention will be assigned by the office. Chronic tardiness (six or more times) will result in a Disciplinary Referral to the administration. This infraction will result in four (4) Discipline Points and detentions being assigned. Chronic tardiness will result in further disciplinary action and six (6) points.

If the student is late because she/he was detained by a staff member, the student should come to class with Hall Pass signed by that staff member.

Students who come late to classes other than Advisory or 7th period, will be disciplined by the teacher according to class rules and procedures. If the student establishes a pattern of chronic tardiness (three or more times), a Disciplinary Referral to the administration may be made.

Bus service is provided for those students living beyond a one-mile radius of the school. The bus stop area at Hastings as at the curb on Hastings Lane in front of the school Auditorium/Assembly area doors. Automobiles should not stop or park in the zone marked for bus loading/unloading. The Upper Arlington Police may issue tickets to vehicles in violation. Automobiles, when loading or unloading passengers, should stop behind or beyond the area designated for bus loading and unloading.

Bus schedules are published in The Upper Arlington News during August before school starts. Any questions regarding school bus transportation concerns can be directed to the Transportation Department (876-8343) or the Board of Education (487-5020) until 4:30 p.m. each weekday. Bus Conduct (Board of Education Policy JFN-R)

a) Riders shall remain in their seats while the bus is in motion. Should no seat be available, all standees shall stand in the aisle to the rear of the driver.

b) Noise on the bus shall be kept to a minimum at all times. No loud, boisterous talking, foul language or swearing is permitted.

c) There must be absolute quiet at railroad crossings and other places of danger as specified by the driver.

d) Riders shall not put objects, hands, arms, or any part of their body outside of the bus window.

f) Nothing shall be thrown into, or out of, within, or at, the bus. Nothing shall be thrown at any bus occupants.

i) Matches, guns, knives, and other potentially dangerous objects as well as large instruments, boxes, large objects or animals are not permitted on the bus.

k) Students are to ride their assigned bus unless special permission has been secured by their parents and/or custodian, from the Principal, and Supervisor of Transportation.

The bus driver is responsible for exercising common sense and good judgment in maintaining safe and reasonable student control. Students who persist in violating the above procedures will be subject to the following disciplinary actions:

1) The bus driver will report the name of the student to the building principal or assistant principal. The student officially will be put on notice that further misbehavior will result in a suspension of riding privileges. Parents will be notified of the student having been put on notice.

2) A second offense will result in a 2-5 day suspension from riding the bus* If a student is suspended from riding the bus, the suspension will be effective starting the morning of the next school day. Third offenses and beyond will result in suspension of riding privileges for a period of time ranging from ten (10) days to the remainder of the school year.

*Second and subsequent offenses result in four (4) Discipline Points being assigned by the school administration

Students who ride bicycles or mopeds to school are urged to be extremely careful and to observe all traffic rules. Racks are provided for bicycles and mopeds on the school grounds adjacent to the parking area. Bicycles and mopeds should be locked at all times and licensed as required by city ordinance. Students are expected to abide by City ordinances regarding the use of bicycles mopeds, skateboards and rollerblades.

Student self-discipline underlies the entire educational structure at Hastings. The philosophy and management of student behavior are consistent with Board of Education Policy which is outlined in the Students' Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. This document specifically states policy and administrative guidelines for discipline in the school, including (a) definition of major and minor infractions, (b) penalties/corrective action, and (c) due process procedures.

Teachers inform students of academic and behavior expectations and rules in their classrooms at the beginning of the school year. Students are responsible for meeting these expectations and abiding by the rules established by their teachers. It is important to note that there is a No Gum Rule at Hastings.

Students are not permitted in the hallways during class periods unless they have a Hall Pass issued by the staff member excusing them.

All students who enter the building before the 8:00 a.m. bell must go directly to the Assembly Area by way of the west entry doors or Industrial Tech hallways only. After the 8:00 a.m. bell, students may go to their lockers.

According to the Middle School Discipline Plan, points are assigned for disciplinary infractions by the administration when a student is referred to the office for disciplinary action. Students generally are not referred until a series of strategies have been tried including (1) classroom-administered consequences, (2) referral to Guidance Counselor, and (3) parent contact. The exception to this would be when a major infraction occurs, such as fighting or disrupting school. Major infractions are defined very specifically in the Students' Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

According to the Hastings discipline point system, when a student accumulates 12 Discipline Points, a Saturday School is assigned and co/extra curricular activities may be curtailed until such time as points are worked off and merit points are earned. When 24 Discipline Points are accumulated, a student may be assigned a second Saturday School or may be suspended. In addition, participation in CO/extra curricular and athletic activities, after school or evening school functions, and special educational experiences such as Outdoor Education Camp and Bear Camp, will be denied. Under normal circumstances, a first time out-of-school suspension, in any given school year, is for one to three days. The number of days a student is suspended is dependent upon conditions of the infraction incurred and the behavior pattern observed to that point.

Students with 24 Discipline Points will be expected to earn merit points (see below) to eliminate a total of 12 Discipline Points. The maximum number of discipline points that can be eliminated is 12. If no additional Discipline Points are assigned and the student eliminates 12 Discipline Points, the right to participate in outside and special activities will be reinstated. If additional points beyond the 24 are assigned, however, the student will be denied the right to participate in these activities for a period of time designated by the administration.

If a student accumulates 48 points, CO/extra curricular and athletic participation may be denied for the rest of the semester or school year, and additional suspensions or Saturday School will be assigned. Additional suspensions may also occur when a student accumulates 72 and 96 points.

Eighth grade students may have NO Discipline Points in order to be eligible to participate in the trip to Washington D.C. Those students who accumulate as many as 12 Discipline Points must earn merit points to eliminate them. Deadlines for elimination of Discipline Points will be announced in informational materials related to the trip. Students who accumulate more than 12 Discipline Points will not be eligible to take the trip. Parents of eighth graders will receive written notice from the school informing them any time their child has received 6 or more Discipline Points.

Discipline Points will be recorded by the administration when students are referred for disciplinary action. Teachers will submit a Disciplinary Referral Form to the administration. This form will describe the incident, and it will list those actions taken by the teacher prior to the referral.

When a student has accumulated six or eight points, parents will receive written notification. When a student accumulates 12 points, a Saturday School will be assigned; parents will receive a letter of notification regarding Saturday School. Interim Progress Reports (IPR's) will include a notification of Discipline Points.

Discipline Points are assigned according to the School Discipline Point System Guide which is included in this handbook. This guide is a building implementation of the discipline policies contained in the Students' Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

If a student or parent objects to a punishment imposed by a teacher or administrator, or wishes to seek redress to a situation which has resulted from an alleged lack of compliance or misapplication of written rules, laws, policies or regulations, the required course of action is specified in the Upper Arlington Schools Students' Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

Students may earn merit points by providing services to the school or community. One hour of service will eliminate two (2) Discipline Points. A student can eliminate as many as 12 Discipline Points. Upon completion of the performed service, the student should bring a signed note from the staff member or supervisor to the Assistant Principal. The form should describe the service, the amount of time given, and the date the service was performed. Participation in CO/extra curricular activities may be curtailed for students with 6 or more points which have not been eliminated.

Merit points may not be accumulated in advance of a disciplinary action. Neither Merit Points nor Discipline Points carry over from one school year to the next.

Saturday School is a work-oriented program which serves as an alternative to out-of-school suspension. As an alternative to suspension, Saturday School allows corrective measures to be established while not interfering with the academic progress of the student. Saturday School meets from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on assigned Saturdays under the direction of a certified teacher.

The following is a guide for the implementation of discipline policies in the Students' Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Discipline infractions and consequences are outlined below.

12 Points = Parent notification; repetition of Type A infractions results in Saturday School. Repetition of Type B violations results in Saturday School or Suspension. Twelve (12) points for a Type C violation is suspension or series of Saturday Schools and possible curtailment of CO and/or extra curricular activities and attendance at school activities outside the school day.

24 Points = Curtailment of CO-and/or extracurricular activities and attendance at school activities outside the school day; Saturday School; Suspension. Twelve (12) points for a Type C Infraction results in Suspension or a series of Saturday Schools.

48+Points = Same as 24 points with additional Suspension or Saturday Schools, curtailment of activities for remainder of year; additional suspensions may also occur when a student accumulates 72 and 96 points.

The aim of Hastings Middle School is to be free of drug use/abuse and to promote through curricula, activities and programs, a clear no-use message for students under the legal age limit. In keeping with the Board of Education policy, students are not permitted to possess, transmit, use, a or be under the influence of any mind-altering chemical at school, on school property or at school a functions.

The Board of Education believes that the primary responsibility for dress, grooming and overall appearance of students rests with the parents of individual students and with the students themselves. Any attire that substantially disrupts the educational process will not be permitted. At Hastings, we discourage the wearing of clothing that promotes or advertises alcohol, drugs or tobacco, e.g., "Bud(Butt)weiser, Red Dog, Absolut" tee shirts, marijuana leaves or clothing that conveys messages with sexual connotations, e.g.., "Coed Naked" tee shirts, "Big Johnson" tee shirts. Apparel which portrays violence will also be prohibited. In instances where improper apparel is worn by students, parents will be called. The student will be expected to change and the improper article of clothing may be held at school for parent to pick up. The wearing of hats in classrooms will not be permitted except as allowed by individual classroom teachers. Wearing of hats is not permitted in the Auditorium. Students will be expected to abide by the rules determined by their classroom teachers.

Physical Education classes are an integral part of the curriculum at Hastings Middle school. In order for a student to be excused from participation in a class, a medical excuse signed by a physician is required.

Students must have their own lock to secure their street clothes and personal belongings while participating in Physical Education class. Students are responsible for the security of their personal belongings during these classes.

Appropriate dress - shorts, tops, and gym shoes must be worn for Physical Education classes.

As of September 1988, parent(s) and athletes are required to attend an Athletic Code Orientation meeting once during their middle-school career in order for the athlete to be eligible to participate in the athletic program. Orientation meetings are held prior to each season. Participation in Interscholastic Teams requires athletes and their parent(s) to sign the Athletic Code. The Code governs the uses of substances and mood and build altering chemicals. Athletes are subject to serious penalties if they violate this Code.

Participation on Interscholastic Teams and Ski Club is governed by the 2.0 Eligibility Rule. Students must maintain a Quarterly Grade Point Average of 2.0 to be eligible to participate in these activities. In addition to the Board of Education policies; the Middle School Athletic Program is governed by the rules of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). There is a $27.50 Athletic Fee for participation in each sport.

Hastings, as a member middle school level school of the Ohio Capital Conference (OCC), elects C governance by the OCC Middle Level Schools Code of Sportsmanship. "We believe that participation is more important than winning. We believe that students should be coached to play to the best of their ability and to understand that to play well is to play honorably.

"We believe that the ideal of good sportsmanship is or should be synonymous with the American way of life and that the ethic, "fair play" should be a central part of the educational experience of middle school grades student athletes."

We, therefore, expect member school administrators, coaches, athletes, cheerleaders, and spectators to know and to embrace the following fundamentals of sportsmanship:

1. Respect should be demonstrated for an athletic opponent and for their school property at all times. Host schools should treat visiting teams and their supporters as guests and accord them appropriate consideration. Visiting schools should respect the property and the dignity of their host school and its athletic team.

2. Respect should be demonstrated for the officials at all times. Officials must be assumed to be and accepted as impartial arbitrators who are trained to do their job and can be expected to do the job to the best of their ability.

3. Knowledge of and a proper respect for the current rules of the contest should guide the behavior of all participants. Rules are essential for a fair contest, and good sportsmanship suggests the importance of conforming to the spirit as well as to the "letter" of the rules.

4. All participants should strive to maintain self-control at all times. The desire to win should not be accepted as a reason for abandoning rational behavior. A proper prospective must be maintained by all if the potential educational values of athletic competition are to be realized.

5. All participants should learn to recognize and appreciate skill in performance regardless of team affiliation. Recognition of the good performance of an opponent school is an important aspect of good sportsmanship.

Sixth grade students are not allowed to practice or play on Interscholastic Teams according to OHSAA rules. (Sixth graders are permitted to join Ski Club, however)

Intramural activities are available to all students according to the following schedule:

The Student Council is an organization consisting of elected representatives from each Advisory Group. The Student Council provides the students with an organization through which they may express their opinions, assist in the administration of the school, and participate in the management of school enterprises. The Student Council tries to promote leadership skills and self direction among its members.

All students, grades 6, 7 and 8, are encouraged to begin to build a work-experience record through volunteer service activity.

Participation in extra and CO-curricular activities is an important aspect of a student's social development. A number of clubs and school activities are open to all students, grades 6, 7 and 8. Information about how to become involved will be provided through Advisories and PA announcements.

Note: Students who participate in extracurricular activities are required to abide by the General Code and conditions outlined in the Extracurricular Code adopted by the Board of Education in July 1991. In addition, when students choose to participate in any of the above activities, they are expected to remain at school for the duration of the event. Adherence to this policy is intended to make supervision of the students more feasible and the scheduling of transportation more consistent for families.

The Upper Arlington Board of Education believes that the most appropriate location for middle school students to eat lunch is in a supervised setting, either on the school campus or at home. We support this policy and have worked to provide a program of activities during the lunch period which assures students of a choice of well-supervised options.

Our Food Services Department offers a nutritionally balanced ala carte menu from which students may select. After students finish eating, they may choose to remain in the cafeteria commons area to socialize with friends, study, or they may participate in intramural activities which are supervised by staff members.

In order to honor the preference of some parents who may prefer that their children be allowed to go to other locations for lunch, we provide a permission form (Open Lunch Form) at the start of the school year. Completing this form and returning it to the main office will secure permission for your child to leave the school grounds during the lunch period for the entire year. Students are not permitted to leave school during lunch without a lunch form on file or a note from a parent/guardian. If parents prefer that their children remain on the school campus for the majority of the school year but anticipate some days that they will be taking them to lunch, or perhaps another will be taking a group of students out to lunch, simply have your child bring a note from you to the Attendance Office on the morning of that particular day and she/he will be given permission to leave campus for lunch that day. Parents always have the option to pick up their child at any time by coming to the Attendance Office and making the request as well as providing a signed note to that effect which will be placed in the student's file.

In the interest of student safety and security, the Hastings administration recommends that parents not exercise the blanket Open Lunch option but rather follow the option of sending a note on those days when the student has your permission to leave the campus for a specified destination.

1. Students should go to their lockers at the close of their last A.M. class. Books should not be brought to the cafeteria unless it is necessary.

2. All students must be out of the academic hallways by the time the tardy bell rings. Restrooms are available next to the cafeteria and may be used if there is not enough time to use the restrooms upstairs.

3. Upon entering the cafeteria, students should be seated at the tables provided. The teachers in charge will direct, at random, each table into the lunch line. Students must buy their own food and return to the same table to eat.

4. Students who bring their lunches may buy additional items. Those wishing to purchase part of their lunch through the cafeteria may do so by following No. 3 above.

5. No food or drink, including candy, cookies or fruit may be taken from the cafeteria. When finished eating, students should dispose of trash, trays, cans and dishes at the wash window. The cafeteria line closes the last ten ( l0) minutes of each lunch period.

6. Running, "ditching", or other inappropriate behaviors are considered a violation of cafeteria procedures and may be just cause for loss of privileges.

7. Cafeteria supervisors may assign students to an isolation table for inappropriate behavior. When assigned to this table, students must remain there for the entire period and abide by the rules set by the supervisor.

8. If students on Open Lunch remain at school for lunch, they must remain at school for the entire lunch period.

9. If a student does leave for open lunch, the student will be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. If students do leave for open lunch, they are expected to remain under the supervision of the parent or guardian for the entire period. Visiting local establishments such as the local BP, Speedway or Sunoco will not be an option for students during the open lunch period.

During lunch period, students may participate in the following scheduled activities:

2. Go outside by way of the back Industrial Arts hallway doors. On days when we are outside after lunch, students are permitted on the blacktop court or in intramural fields in the back of the building only. Students are not allowed to be in the creek or beyond the creek area.

3. Go to the gym for intramurals by way of the front hall. The intramural supervisor will lead the group down the hall. There should be no running or loud talking in the hallways. Supervised intramurals are scheduled during each lunch period. During warm weather, the intramural program may be held outdoors. This program is intended for all students.

4. Recreational activities, Computer Lab, quiet study and the Media Center will be available to students during lunch periods. Permission must be granted by a teacher.

The PTO is an active organization interested in the educational future of the students of Hastings Middle School. The PTO Executive Board meetings are at 9:00 a.m. on the second Monday of each month during the school year to discuss and share ideas in regard to specific topics. Membership monies are spent locally in service to the youth of Hastings.

The Hastings QSL Committee is an organization of parents concerned about working on improving the quality of life for our school community. Activities and programs for that purpose are sponsored by the QSL.

The Hastings Hotline is mailed home once each month August through May. Anyone wishing to have an article placed in the newsletter should turn it in to the main office by the deadline which will be published in your August newsletter.

Students may be required to purchase materials used for projects in such areas as Exploratory Arts classes. Student fees will be collected for other activities such as Outdoor Education Camp and Bear Camp. Students will be informed as to specific materials and/or costs. There is a $10 curricular fee for all students. The money is used to purchase educational materials for student use.

Lost items are kept in the main office. At the end of each month, these items are placed on the counter in the main lobby for students to claim. Any unclaimed items will be donated to a charitable organization. Students' items should be marked with their name to the extent possible.

Parents who wish to deliver forgotten homework, lunch money, band instruments, PE clothing, etc. to their child during the school day should bring the item(s) to the main office. Students may stop by the office to pick up these items. If the student is unaware that the item has been delivered every effort will be made to inform the student. Forgotten lunches should be clearly labeled with the student's name and grade and placed in the designated "Forgotten/Lost Lunch" crate which is on the main office counter. Our cafeteria aide will find the student during their lunch period and give them the lunch/money.

There are three (3) pay phones in the school intended for student use. Students should always have quarters available that are intended only for telephone use. Reminding your student to keep extra quarters in her/his locker would be a good suggestion. Office telephone are restricted to staff use and incoming calls. Only in cases of an emergency nature and if the pay phone is inaccessible, the student should report to a guidance counselor or administrator for assistance/permission in placing their call from office areas. Students are only permitted to use the white classroom phones with the permission of that teacher.

Telephone messages for students are not delivered during the school day unless they are an emergency. If you wish to leave a message for a student, the main office will take the student's name and message. The student will be paged during the PM announcements at 3:19 p.m. and given the message when they report to the office.

Each student will be assigned a locker during the morning of the first day of school. Students are required to see that their locker is kept orderly and locked at all times. The school is responsible for missing property. Students should purchase one American or Master combination lock along with protective casing for use in gym. Students should not give out their combination. Replacement locks for gym lockers will be available for sale at the School Store. Protective "bumpers" are required and also available at the school store. Students may go to their lockers between classes or as time permits unless limitations are announced by teachers.

There is a Pepsi machine located in the gym hallway for student use. The price is 75¢ per can. Due to district regulations, it is not permissible to purchase cola products during the lunch periods. The machine will be available for sales only before and after school. Students should dispose of cans in the appropriate manner. Recycling containers are located throughout the school.

Bear Necessities, the school store, is operated by the Hastings PTO and is located in the cafeteria. The store hours will be posted at the beginning of the school year.

Electronic communication devices are not allowed. Items such as guns, knives, squirt guns cigarette lighters, adult books, blow darts, laser pointers or anything that resembles a weapon or causes disruption are considered inappropriate for school. Making, using, selling or possessing these items at school will result in disciplinary action being taken. The wearing of clothing which depicts an alcohol, drug, sexual or violent message is also inappropriate.

It is the policy of the Upper Arlington School District not to discriminate, in violation of federal or state law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in, any service, program, or activity sponsored by the Upper Arlington City Schools.

Inquiries or complaints regarding compliance with this policy on the non-discrimination requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, should be directed to the Director of Educational Service, 1950 North Mallway, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 (phone: 487-5000). Title IX inquiries, including, but not limited to, prohibition or harassment, should be directed to The Title IX Coordinator, 1950 North Mallway, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 (phone: 487-5000). Title IX inquiries may also be referred to The Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Education.

In addition to this Handbook, official Board of Education Policy statements and administrative guidelines are printed in the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook which is made available to all new entering students. A copy is also posted in the main office.

Bell Schedule	Telephone Numbers	Mission Statement	Pillars of Ethical Behavior
House Subjects	Related Courses and Services	Grades and Grade Reporting	Honor Roll/Eligibility
Textbooks	School Agendas	Computer Labs	Media Center
Student Support Services	Attendance Procedures	Transportation	Student Behavior
Discipline Point System Guide	Drug-Free School Regulations	Dress Code	Physical Education
Interscholastic Sports	Intramural Activities	Student Activities	Cafeteria/Lunch Regulations
Parent Involvement	Additional Information	Non-Discrimination Notice	Students Rights and Responsibilities

Title	Name	Phone	email@uaschools.org
Principal	Ms. Beverley von Zielonka	487-5100 Ext 101	bvzielonka
Assistant Principal	Mr. Jim Buffer	487-5100 Ext 102	jbuffer
7th Grade Guidance Counselor	Shannon Riley	487-5100 Ext. 115	sriley
6th Grade Guidance Counselor	Catherine Shapiro	487-5100 Ext. 114	cshapiro
8th Grade Guidance Counselor	Becky Evans	487-5100 Ext. 113	bevans
Nurses	Virginia Barber	487-5100 Ext. 103	vbarber
Attendance Secretary	Diane Fissel	487-5100 Ext. 104	dfissel
Building Secretary	Peggy Whalley	487-5100 Ext. 100	pwhalley
Media Specialist	Barb Hirsch	487-5100 Ext. 128	bhirsch
Media Clerk	Teresa Morley	487-5100 Ext. 129	tmorley
Athletic Director	Bill Pfeil	487-5100 Ext. 125	bpfeil
Athletic Hotline Information		487-5100 Ext. 175
Ski Club Information		487-5100 Ext. 743 (SKI)
Hastings FAX		487-5116
Transportation	Joe Herchko	876-8343	jherchko
Ski Club Information	Karin Otto	487-5100 Ext. 743 (SKI)	kotto

Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8
English	English	English
Math	Math	Algebra
General Science	Life Science	Earth Science
Social Studies	Social Studies	American History
Reading/Global Language	Reading or Global Language	Reading or Global Language

Available services (qualification required)	Additional services
Adapted Physical Education (APE)	Advisory Program
Gifted Education	Career Education Program
Specific Learning Disability Resource Room	Chemical Abuse Prevention
Collaborative Services Instruction	Counseling Services
Occupational Therapy	Health Services
Psychological Services	Media Center Services
Speech/Language Therapy
Intervention Assistance Team

Infraction Type	Examples of Infraction	Range of Consequences
Type A (Minor)	1 Bus, class, hall disruptions	1st offenses(s) Teacher action
(4 points)	2 Bullying	a. Reprimand
	3 Disruptive behavior for Substitute	b. Parent contact
	4 Failure to follow class/school lunch rules	c. Referral to counselor
	5 Failure to follow teacher directions	d. Detention
	6 Failure to serve detention	e. Work related to infraction
	7 Making, using, selling, possessing inappropriate items at school	Subsequent offense(s): Office referral
	8 Poor behavior during assemblies or emergency drills	Four (4) points assigned
	9 Pushing, shoving, spitting, kicking, etc.	Detention
	10 Shooting paperwads, rubberbands, other objects; throwing objects

Infraction Type	Examples of Infraction	Range of Consequences
Type B (Major)	1 Abuse/damage of computer hardware and/or software	Detention
(6 points)	2 Cheating,plagiarizing, copying work	Loss of Privileges in CO/extra curricular activities
	3 Chronic tardiness - 3 or more incidences	Saturday School
	4 Damage to property	Suspension
	5 Failure to provide identification to staff member
	6 Fighting
	7 Forgery and false information
	8 Gambling
	9 Harassment; hazing; intimidation
	10 Insubordination (failure to report to Principal's office = 1 day suspension)
	11 Libel or slander
	12 Possession/use of electronic device
	13 Profanity, obscene language, gestures
	14 Substance violations (suspendable)
	15 Theft
	16 Tobacco - possession/use or distribution
	17 Truancy- leaving school without permission; unexcused absence

Infraction Type	Examples of Infraction	Range of Consequences
Type C (Major)	1. Disruption of school	Saturday School
( 12 points)	2 False reporting of emergencies	Suspension
	3 Physical harm to another person	Expulsion
	4 Physical harm to property by means of fire or explosion	Curtailment of CO/extra curricular
	5 Possession of weapons	activities
	6 Repeating suspendable offenses
	7 Substance violation
	8 Threatening a person
	9 Violations of a City, State or Federal Law

GIRLS	BOYS	CO-ED
Gymnastics	Football	Cross Country
Soccer	Soccer	Cheerleading
Volleyball		Golf
Tennis

GIRLS	BOYS	COED
Basketball	Basketball	Cheerleading
	Wrestling

GIRLS	BOYS	COED
Softball	Baseball	Track/Field
Lacrosse	Lacrosse	Tennis