| A | B |
|---|
| 5 | number of days to make up your work if you have an excused absence |
| 16 | This number of absences risk you being held back from promotion |
| over the counter medication | students can not have this on their person at school |
| illness, doctor, family death, or court | the only excuses for absences |
| $2.25 | full price for a student school lunch |
| $1.25 | full price for a student school breakfast |
| book bags, gym clothes, winter coat, school supplies, and lunchbox | the only items allowed on the bus |
| excused | this type of absence will enable a student to make-up work |
| Tiger Points | A system for students to accept responsibility for their behavior |
| 6 out of 7 | the number of classes a student must pass in order to participate in sports teams |
| 100 | students begin each semester with this number of points |
| 85 | this conduct score will result in a referral to an administrator |
| lunch detention | this occurs during lunch if assigned by the administration |
| Ms. Clegg | 8th grade secretary |
| Ms. Allen | 7th grade secretary |
| 4th tardy | when this happens, a student will be assigned morning detention |
| the only excuses accepted for tardiness | from a doctor, dentist, or court official |
| Ms. Taylor | 7th grade counselor |
| 10 | the number of points that can be earned back per 9 weeks |
| agendas | these can not be decorated to reflect your personality |
| one point | equals one hour of pre-approved activity |
| see an Administrator | This happens when a student is violating the dress code policy |
| 3 | the number of days a student has to return their signed report card to the homeroom teacher |
| school dance | the dress code and all behavior policies still apply during this after school activity |
| video surveillance | HCCMS is monitored by this in the hallways and in some classrooms |
| visitors | These people report to the main entrance for a pass |
| an example of dress code violation | pants that are not secured at the waistline |
| forms | These must be signed and kept in student agendas |
| assigned textbooks | Students are responsible for caring for these and can be charged fees for their being lost or damaged |
| closer to the kneebone than the hipbone | shorts, skirts, dresses, and jumpers must be modest and _________ |
| ELT | Extended Learning Time |
| Acceptable computer use | This means that computers must be used in relation to instruction only |
| ISS | Students go here if they violate the dress code & refuses to wear clothing provided by the school. |
| Unacceptable Computer Use | playing games or going to the Internet when it is not related to school work |
| Mr. Hammonds | 8th grade counselor |
| drop 1 lowest test grade | If a student has Legal perfect attendance for the 9 weeks they may do this |
| At all times | When must you have your agenda with you? |
| Change of Address | This information needs to be given to your grade level office if you move |
| Medical Permission Form | This must be returned signed by a parent in order for a student to be given any medication at school |
| Newsletters | These go home for parents with progress reports and report cards |
| Report card signed by a parent | This must be returned within 3 days |
| PTA | This means Parent Teacher Association |
| 70 | This is the minimum grade you can receive on the handbook test without having to take it again |
| HCCMS | Harris County Carver Middle School |
| I am | Who is responsible for understanding & following the rules in the Student Handbook? |
| 15 | Lose this amount of points and you will get lunch detention |
| Water bottles | These are not allowed in the classrooms |
| Fees | These are charged for any book that shows wear or if lost |
| bookbags | remain in locker and are only used to transport books to & from school |
| parent note | Bring this to your administrator if you need to ride on a different bus |
| $5.00 | The fine you must pay if your cell phone is confiscated |
