If a student has an accident while at school that requires the services of a doctor, the following steps will be followed:

Batesville Junior High School provides a comprehensive array of activities for the educational development of students. It is the intent of these activities to educate outside the classroom setting by providing experiences in leadership, fellowship, group work and individual development. These activities include:

The school office provides a daily bulletin. Announcements for the bulletin should be in the office the day before they are to be announced. The public address system will be used only for urgent bulletins that cannot be handled by any other means. Classes will be interrupted for these announcements only when necessary. No fliers will be posted without administrative approval.

Assemblies are to assist in educating students, to expose students and patrons to the fine arts, and share information. During assemblies, behavior must be refined and courteous. An indication of the cultural level of the school is the conduct of its student body at an assembly. Whether guests are present or not, each student is personally responsible for the impression made by the school as a whole. Unacceptable conduct would include, but not be limited to, whistling, uncalled for clapping, boisterousness, and talking during the program.

The School Attendance Law requires that the school report to the School Attendance Officer all unexcused absences. The Attendance Officer will contact the parent by telephone, letter, or home visit after five (5) unexcused absences to encourage attendance and to help with the problem of nonattendance.

In order for an absence to be excused, the student must bring a doctor’s statement for illness or a proof of death in the immediate family. A student may request a hearing with the School District Hearing Officer to determine if an absence is excused.

Parents found in non-compliance with the law, which allows for no more than twelve unexcused absences for the year, are subject to having a petition filed with the appropriate court for child education neglect and subject to a fine of up to $1000 or up to one year in jail or both. A child over ten years of age can be declared a delinquent if he/she refuses to attend school.

The law also declares that suspensions and expulsions are no longer unexcused absences.

If there are any questions or parents need help keeping students in school, contact Mrs. Teresa Williams, School Attendance Officer at 563-6079.

The cafeteria, under the direction of Mrs. Jimmy Holmes, provides nutritious meals. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Students eat with their class group and follow a specific schedule. Students’ behavior should be based upon courtesy, respect for others, and cleanliness. Students pay for their lunches in the cafeteria. At no time are students allowed to take food outside the cafeteria. No commercial lunches are allowed in the cafeteria. No bottled or canned soft drinks will be allowed in the cafeteria.

If it is necessary for the student to leave school, the following policy should be followed:

Batesville Junior High provides a comprehensive counseling program. The purpose of the counseling program is to help individual students achieve his/her highest growth mentally, emotional, and socially. The counseling program is designed to help new students feel at home and comfortable in our school. Individual conferences are held whenever a student, teacher, parent or the counselor deems it necessary. The counselors welcome opportunities to talk with students, parents and teachers concerning problems. The counseling department may help arrange parent-teacher conferences. A testing program is designed to help learn as much as possible about the students’ capabilities.

In the event of severe weather or other emergencies, the Superintendent may be required to dismiss school early. This announcement of early dismissal will be made over radio stations as soon as possible to notify parents and students that school will be dismissed early or cancelled.

Fire and tornado drills are held at regular intervals throughout the school year. The teachers and students will practice basic procedures and rules for evacuation. An alarm system is used and this is verified by the administration, and announced as authentic, before the drill actually occurs.

Students should be in the hallways only at the beginning and the close of the school day and when moving from one class to another. Exceptions are unless they have special permission or duties that require them to be out of class. Students must have a hall pass at these times.

Teachers assign homework. It is a very important part of each student’s school experience. Work assigned supplements class activities, provides practice of materials learned, and requires a period of home study. It is necessary for parents to realize that students cannot achieve their best unless a quiet study time for work at home is provided. This helps to develop good study habits and assures that students keep up with assigned work.

The library is open from 8:00 a.m. until the last bus departs in the afternoon. Students are encouraged to use the library as often as possible. From time to time, it may be necessary for a student to visit the library during class time to do research. To do so, the student must first get permission in writing from his or her teacher. Upon entering the library, present the permission note to the library staff and request help with the particular project.

Articles found in and around school should be turned in to the school office. The owner may claim the item by making proper identification.

If it becomes necessary for a student to take any form of medication at school, a signed note from a parent must be presented to the nurse. Medication given three times a day will not be administered at school unless specific instructions are issued from the doctor. The school cannot provide medication of any kind to students.

Students must physically reside full time in a home that is located within the school district. With the exception of students who are lawfully transported into the district, all students must meet the residency and verification requirements.

Mr. Robert Chapman is the Residency Officer for the South Panola School District.

The district is in compliance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Accommodations may be made for students meeting the program requirement of Section 504. For further information, or to make a complaint under Section 504, you are referred to the South Panola School District Central Office.

School insurance is available to all students. A packet will be available for each student at the beginning of the school year. Purchase of this program is optional. However, students playing seventh and eighth grade football must provide signed evidence that they are covered by adequate insurance if they choose not to purchase the program. The evidence must be acceptable and approved by the coaching staff.

Great care and effort have been made to ensure that students have a schedule designed to meet their educational needs. Any requests for changes are to be made through the Principal’s office. Requests will be considered solely on their educational merit.

In emergency cases, and with staff permission, students will be allowed to use the office telephone.

Textbooks are loaned to students for their use during the school year. The students pay for workbooks and other supplies. Textbooks are to be kept clean and handled carefully.

Teachers are authorized to collect for any damage or excessive wear to textbooks.

The amount collected should be determined by the extent such damage has impaired the future use of the book. If at any time during the session, the student loses a book, he/she will be charged a replacement fee. This fee will be based upon an average life of the book of five years. A minimum charge of not less than 1/5 of the cost of the book will be assessed for any lost book. A fine will be assessed for any student who abuses the use of the textbook. The amount of the fine will be determined by the extent and damage to the book. In cases where books are damaged to a degree that will prevent their further use, collection for damage will be based on the lost book scale.

This type of damage includes but is not limited to the following:

Batesville Junior High School welcomes and encourages parents/guardians and patrons to visit. We ask that you report to the office upon your arrival on campus, sign in, receive a visitor’s pass, and sign out upon departing. The building will be secure and only the door by the office will be available for entry by visitors. Students cannot bring visitors with them to school, such as, brothers, sisters, other younger relatives or guests.

August 2007

Please Note: The administration, faculty and staff have the authority to impose additional rules, regulations, and directions as needed to insure a safe orderly environment. In the event this is deemed appropriate, students are to respond as directed by the administration, faculty, and staff of Batesville Junior High and South Panola School District.

When a student’s behavior dictates the need for an office referral; the administration will refer to the following procedures. Please be aware that where appropriate and/or allowable per district and state policies, alternative consequences or other behavior modification methods may and can be applied.

Students are subject to the South Panola Student Conduct Code or the Mississippi School Safety Act.

This policy is adopted for the purpose of setting disciplinary guidelines for the conduct of students of the South Panola School District and administrative punishment for the violation of conduct requirements stated. It is the responsibility of the administration of the school to adhere to the following:

No student will enter the educational property of the South Panola School District or will attend any function sponsored by the said school district that shall have on his or her person or in his or her possession any item which could reasonably be expected to be used by a person intending to inflict harm on another. The Board does hereby specifically find that knives of any kind, guns, rifles, pistols, blackjacks, slapjacks, razors, explosive devices (including firecrackers) and all other items which are not normally used in connection with school work and school activity are items which might reasonably be expected to be used to inflict harm on others.

Toy guns are not allowed. Students in possession of toy guns will be punished in an appropriate manner.

Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code shall be expelled for not more than twelve calendar months and will be subject to disposition according to the Mississippi Code – Section 97-37-17 and 97-37-4.

No student will fight voluntarily or will provoke a fight. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for up to three school days and may be expelled for up to twelve calendar months. Appropriate authorities shall be notified in accordance with state laws.

No student will steal property of another or public property. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for up to three school days and may be expelled for up to twelve calendar months. Authorities shall be notified in appropriate instances.

No student will possess, consume, or in any way use any alcoholic beverage or unlawful drugs. No student will attend any school function or enter on school property while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or unlawful drug. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code may be expelled for up to twelve calendar months and local, state and federal alcohol and drug control agents will be notified. Any materials possessed, consumed, or in any way used that is represented as drugs or suspected to be drugs will be treated in the same way as stated above.

No student will use or have in his or her possession tobacco in any form. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for one to five school days.

No student will speak or write words that are vulgar, profane, or obscene; no student will act in a vulgar, profane or obscene manner and no student will use vulgar or obscene signs or possess materials that are vulgar. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for up to three school days and may be expelled for up to twelve calendar months.

No student will willfully destroy, cut, deface, damage, or injure any property belonging to another person or to the school district. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for up to three school days and may be expelled for up to twelve calendar months. In the event said property is school property, the parents or guardians shall be liable for all damages. Mississippi Code – Section 37-11-19.

No student will break and enter any school property. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code may be expelled for up to twelve calendar months and appropriate authorities will be notified.

No student will by his or her conduct disrupt the normal operation of the school or any activity of the school. No student will incite others to disrupt the normal operation of the school. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for one to five school days and may be expelled for up to twelve calendar months. Any indicated gang activity is considered disruptive.

No student will conduct or participate in any gambling game or device. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for up to five school days and may be expelled for up to twelve calendar months.

If a student misses a school day or any portion of a school day without an excuse for more than 12 days or 12 classes, he or she will not receive credit for the day (class) or portion of the day missed. In cases where the student receives 8 unexcused absences before the completion of the first semester, the student will be allowed to enter a three- way written contract including the student, the principal and the parent or legal guardian. The contract will allow the student to complete the school year with not more than four additional unexcused absences. If all other academic standards are fulfilled, the student will be allowed to receive credit for the class and or the school year. The same policy applies for a half credit course (one that is one semester in length). The student will be allowed no more than 6 unexcused absences per semester. After five unexcused absences are accumulated, the student will be allowed to enter a three-way written contract including the student, the principal and the parent or legal guardian. The contract will allow the student to complete the semester with no more than one additional unexcused absence.

Regular school attendance is required on a weekly basis. More than twelve unexcused absences in any course will result in loss of credit for all courses taken.

Any student who returns to school after being absent will have a time period of five days beginning the day the student returns to present documentation that the absence(s) qualify to be excused.

A student who is tardy from a class for more than three times will receive one unexcused absence. A principal or designee may choose to administer either corporal or suitable punishment for any unexcused tardy.

Excused absences - Refer to each school’s handbook. Report to school attendance officer any student who misses more than the number of days allowed.

No student will leave a school activity without permission. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for one to five days.

No student will operate a motor vehicle of any type on property owned by the South Panola School District unless said student is duly licensed to operate said vehicle and said vehicle meets all the requirements of the laws of the State of Mississippi. All vehicles operated by students or school employees on property owned by South Panola School District will be properly and lawfully operated and will be insured as required by Mississippi law.

The driver upon arrival at the school parking lot will park privately owned vehicles immediately. No student will occupy any privately owned vehicle except for transportation to school and from school.

Students will not be allowed to remain in parked vehicles on campus.

Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for five school days and will be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle of any type on school property for the remainder of the academic year. Violation of the prohibition from operating a motor vehicle will be punished by suspension of one to five days and may be punished by expulsion for up to twelve calendar months.

Students will dress in a manner that will not distract from normal school activities. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for up to two school days.

No Student shall sexually harass any other student, teacher or staff member either verbally or physically. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the Student Conduct Code will be suspended for not less than 1 day and may be expelled for up to 12 calendar months. Appropriate authorities shall be notified in accordance with state laws.

No student will violate any rule, regulation or directive of the principal of teacher of the district. Any student found to be in violation of this section of the student code will be suspended for one to five school days.

Any student found guilty of two or more violations of this code, and violations not arising out of the same incidence, will receive additional punishment for repetitive violations. Each violation in excess of one will be punished by three school days suspension in addition to that set forth by the section violated. A student found to be a chronic violator of the provisions of this code may be expelled for the remainder of the academic year. Any student found guilty of more than three non-related violations of the student code may be expelled for the remainder of the academic year.

Students will be subject to the provision of this code at all times they are on school property or are in any way participating in school related activities sponsored by the South Panola School District or any other public school in the State of Mississippi.

The duly elected and serving principals and their designated representatives are delegated and charged with the enforcement of the provisions of this code.

At the principal’s discretion, any student who has attained a level of maturity, which enables the student to understand the charges against them and the consequences of possible punishment, may elect not to be punished under the provisions of this code and elect to be summarily punished.

Any student who is accused of a violation of this code and who does not elect summary punishment will be disciplined subject to this code and will be fully informed of the rights afforded the student by the law and by the policies of the South Panola School District.

South Panola Schools School Bus Conduct Code

The privilege of riding the bus carries with it responsibilities on the part of the student and the student’s parent/guardians. Drivers are expected to keep order and discipline on the bus, but their major responsibility is driving the bus. A student’s failure to conform will result in his/her being subject to disciplinary action by the building principal or assistant principal. Therefore, students are expected to cooperate with the following regulations:

A student’s failure to follow these regulations will result in automatic suspension from the bus. The principal may elect to administer alternative punishment.

If any pupil shall willingly destroy, cut, deface, damage any school building, equipment or other school property, he/she shall be liable to suspension or expulsion and his/her parents or person or persons in loco parentis shall be liable for all damages.

Mr. Robert Chapman is transportation supervisor for the South Panola School District. Mrs. Virginia Johnson and Mr. Matthew Dillon supervises the buses at Batesville Junior High School. You may refer your questions about busing to these individuals.

Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Social Studies Language Arts Science Mathematics

Spanish Technology

Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Mathematics Social Studies Language Arts Science

Spanish Technology

Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Science Mathematics Social Studies Language Arts

Technology Spanish

Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Language Arts Science Mathematics Social Studies

Technology Spanish

                                            SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE STANDING ORDERS

*First Aid Ointment or similar ointment is to be used.  Neosporin or other ointment containing cortisone may not be used.  Bactin Spray is also acceptable.

Acetaminophen dosage average is 30-40 mg/kg body weight per 24 hours divided into 8 doses.

** without preservative