School Handbook

Because of Kansas Statute KSA 72-1111, the compulsory attendance law, and because attendance has a direct effect on academic achievement, we expect students to attend school daily. Pupils who know in advance that they must miss school for urgent and unavoidable reasons should contact the school and make arrangements for advance assignments. It is the pupil’s responsibility to see that all work has been made up in the time allotted by BOE policy: the number of days absent plus one.

Parents are to call by 12:00 p.m. if the student is ill and not coming to school.
To leave school during the day, students must be signed out through the office by a parent or emergency contact. If the student returns to school during the same day, s/he should check back into the office to get an Admit-to-Class slip before returning to class.
Absences will only be excused for illness, doctor’s or dentist appointments, required court appearances, family death, or serious illness. This includes tardiness to school.
If a student is to be absent for an extended period of time because of illness, the parent will need to contact the attendance clerk at 973-8601.
Excessive absences (more than 10 days total) will require a doctor’s note for all future absences, or they will be considered unexcused and subject to regular truancy procedures.
Upon reaching three consecutive unexcused days, five nonconsecutive unexcused days in a semester, or seven or more unexcused days total, the student will be referred to the DCF Truancy Unit or the District Attorney’s office.
Any student who is to be excused from Physical Education classes must have a written excuse from the doctor.

The Robinson Middle School Truancy Plan follows the policies adopted by our school district and Kansas Compulsory School Attendance Law. At Robinson, student attendance will be assessed regularly. Medical absences will be documented by doctor’s notes regarding appointments and student illnesses. 

Parents/guardians are encouraged to utilize ParentVUE to obtain missing assignments and communicate with teachers via e-mail. Assignments that are not provided electronically may be picked up in the office if parents have made arrangements the teacher(s) in advance.

At Robinson, we believe it is our mission is to provide a positive and safe learning culture focused on academic, social, and behavioral growth and personal excellence for all. Because of these beliefs, we promise to educate and prepare all students to create a community of successful, respectful, productive, and hopeful learners and citizens. 

We believe our student dress code should support equitable educational access and recognize and value the race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age and abilities of students and their families. It should not reinforce gender or racial stereotypes and that our dress code and
administrative enforcement should not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, household income, gender identity or cultural observance.

We have also modeled our Dress Code after our main feeder school, Wichita East High School, in order to better prepare our students for success in high school.

Any staff member who deems a student’s clothing to be inappropriate will contact the office and ask for an administrator to make a final decision. Admin reserves the right to modify and refine the dress code as the year commences and all changes will be communicated in advance.

 

1. Basic Principle: Certain body parts must be covered for all students.  Clothes must be worn in a way such that the body is covered as local public decency laws require with opaque (not see through) material. All items listed in the “must wear” and “may wear” categories below must meet this basic principle.
2. Students Must Wear:*

• Shirt/Tops. All tops and shirts must cover the entire torso. This means tops must meet at the beltline while standing. Material should be present over the shoulders of any student unless an “outer/over” shirt is layered on top.
• Bottom: Includes pants/sweatpants/shorts/skirt/dress/leggings. The length of skirts and shorts should extend far enough to cover the buttocks and genitals and no underwear should be visible.
• Shoes: Footwear is to be worn at all times. All footwear must have “hard soles” for hall/stair safety. Activity-specific shoes requirements are permitted (for example for sports) and shoes must allow for safe passage up and down our narrow and steep stairways. PE classes do require tennis shoes in order to reduce chances of injury.

* Certain school projects/presentations/groups may include more formal/specific attire as part of the activity (for example, professionalism, public speaking, performance, sports, and job readiness) and may include assignment-specific dress for safety or a part of the special program or class.

3. Students May Wear:

• Any/All Religious headwear in school.
• Bucket hats, Beanies and Stocking caps (face must be visible).
• Medical masks (like during the pandemic).
• Hoodie sweatshirts (hood over head is allowed, face must be visible).
• Do-rags and headbands are allowed (face must be visible).
• Fitted pants, including leggings, yoga pants and “skinny jeans”.
• Pajama pants.
• Tank tops, including spaghetti straps and other shirts (Tops must meet the belt line).
• Ripped jeans, so long as underwear, genitals, and buttocks are not exposed.
• Halter tops, WITH an “outer/over” shirt layered on top.
• Coats, jackets, purses, fanny packs and small personal non-bookbags are permitted unless they become an individual issue. (If it holds our agenda - it is too big)
• Jewelry and accessories that do not depict the issues stated below.
• Student ID’s must be visible and displayed

4. Students Cannot Wear:

• Sunglasses and any non-medical masks (Includes Ski Masks, Balaclava (aka “Shiesty” masks), Halloween, etc).
• Billed hats (baseball), caps, and visors in class and hallways. They may be worn before and after school and on the playground during recess.
• Violent language or images.
• Images or language depicting drugs or alcohol (or any illegal item or activity) or the use of same.
• Hate speech, profanity, sexually explicit or suggestive images/messages.
• Images or language that creates a hostile or intimidating environment based on any protected class.
• Visible underwear. “Visible waistbands or straps on undergarments worn under other clothing are not a violation.”
• Shoes/Slippers without non-slip bottoms (hard soles)
• Bathing suits.
• Helmets, hats, or any non-medical mask, headgear or hood that obscures the face (except as a religious observance).
• Any attire deemed to be gang-related is prohibited.

**It remains our priority, as in previous years, to keep students in class/get them back into class as quickly as possible. Administration reserves the right to make the final decision on appropriate dress in accordance to BOE Policy 1464 A.I.P. 12.

Before School

• The Morning Supervisors will open the front doors at 7:30 a.m.
• Students should have cell phones powered off upon entering.
• Between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m., students can get breakfast in the cafeteria or report to the gym if not eating.
• After 7:45 a.m., breakfast is available in the gym.
• Students in reading programs may go to the library.
• Students remain seated until dismissed by a supervisor.
• Campus access begins at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served until 7:50 a.m.
• The bell rings at 7:50, and students are released by supervisors to go to lockers, stow cell phones, and gather materials.
• First period starts promptly at 8 a.m. 

After School

 

• Students are to be out of the school building by 3:15 p.m. and off the school grounds by 3:20 p.m. unless previous arrangements have been made between the parent and the administration or the student is participating in an after school activity. 
• It is important that all students make transportation arrangements to get home in advance, phone calls from the office should not be necessary. Once students have left the building they will not be allowed back in without a pass.
• Students picking up siblings at elementary schools that dismiss later than we do are not to arrive on those campuses until 4:10.

Nurse—Rochelle Pressley is our school nurse.  Parents should notify the school nurse if there are any health conditions that may require medical attention, such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.

Students must get a pass from their teacher to go to the nurse. The nurse (or office staff) will determine the seriousness of the illness and either call the parent or send the student back to class. Every effort will be made to treat minor issues as quickly as possible in order to return students to class.

Medications At School—Special state & district regulations are in place to safely handle and legally administer medication at school. ALL MEDICATIONS, including over-the-counter medications, require special documentation turned into the school nurse before they can be administered at school. Students are not allowed to carry ANY medications (including cough drops) at school without doctor’s written consent AND consent from the school nurse. The required paperwork for medications at school may be obtained from the school nurse, the main office,
and/or the school website (under the NURSE tab). This form may be faxed to 973-8625 or may be delivered to the school nurse or the main office. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school nurse at 973-8600.

The district uses the ParentVUE online portal to give parents to access information about their student's attendance, assignments and grades. Students are also able to access this information through StudentVUE.

ParentVUE allows parents to quickly and easily update their family contact information, which is vital in order to maintain strong home-to-school connections. 

Parents and students are encouraged to check ParentVUE/StudentVUE on a weekly basis.

USD 259 provides school bus service for all students living 2.5 miles from the school. A bus schedule showing times and street stops will be available in the Main Office. Students who miss their bus will be expected to arrange their own transportation.

Buses depart campus at 3:18 p.m.

Students on buses arriving after 8:00 a.m. should go directly to class.

Please remember that according to BOE Policy 7311 (School Bus Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Services), if there is an overriding concern to provide safe transportation for pupils, a principal may deny, suspend, or revoke transportation privileges to individual pupils, groups of pupils, or an entire bus for continued disorderly conduct, persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the bus driver, or violation of the rules and regulations of Unified School District 259 and/or the Kansas State Highway Authority.

Please have your home information updated and a reliable back up should the student miss the bus and need a ride home. 

 

Any and All updated bus route information will be available in the FirstView app. To access this application, search for “FirstView” in Google Play Store for Andriod or App Store for Apple and download to your mobile device. The app is free. 

You will need your student’s ID number and security code to access the app. Security codes will be sent out with bus letters soon. If you have questions, please call Diana at 973-8601 or email her at dsiegal@usd259.net after July 19.

Academic excellence is the standard at Robinson. Students are expected to arrive to each class on time, work diligently with each teacher, comply with classroom/school rules of conduct, and complete all classroom assignments. It is the responsibility of each student to attend school each day, avoid disruptive behaviors, and focus on academic goals.

Homework assistance is also available during the after school program. Students can monitor their grades through the StudentVue app.
*This policy is subject to change per Standards Referenced Grading

 

Responsibilities of Staff

• Staff will provide the opportunity for students to attend lunch groups/help during the lunch period to work on grades.
• Staff will assign homework that is relevant and supports current classroom learning.
• Staff will use varied approaches to homework assignments.
• Staff will ensure homework instructions are clear and students understand the purpose so that the work can be completed independently.
• Staff will provide relevant and timely feedback and update grades weekly.
• Staff will communicate with other staff to avoid assigning excessive homework and ensure high completion rates.
• Staff will communicate with parents/guardians regarding incomplete, late, and missing homework.
•  Telephone, email, progress reports, meetings, etc.

Responsibilities of Students

• Students will ask questions if the assignment is not clear.
• Students will find a quiet homework area.
• Students will set a regular study time each day and follow it.
• Students will produce quality completed work and turn it in on time.
• Students will read consistently each evening to meet the 25 Books Campaign goals.
• Students will practice their orchestra or band instrument according to the guidelines set forth by the instructors in those classes.

Responsibilities of Parents/Guardians

• Parents/Guardians will be supportive.
• Parents/Guardians will help create a quiet homework area and regular study time each day.
• Parents/Guardians will communicate with the teaching staff if homework is overly challenging or time-consuming.
• Parents/Guardians will monitor student learning (through ParentVue, phone calls, emails, etc.).
• Parents/Guardians may request homework if a student has been absent for two or more days.
• Teachers must have 24 hours to gather assignments, which will be sent to the main office.
• Parents/Guardians will oversee your student’s organizational strategies. For example:
  • Are daily assignments listed in the agenda?
  • What was the score on the last assignment?
  • Does your student need supplies for any classes?

THIS MAY CHANGE WITH GUIDANCE FROM DISTRICT AND DOJ in 24-25

The goal of disciplining students is to modify student behavior so they can be successful in school. All in-school suspensions (ISS), out-of-school suspensions (OSS), and/or expulsions will be initiated by an administrator.

The teacher is in charge of the classroom and is responsible for normal classroom discipline. Students will comply with the established classroom behavioral expectations. The teacher may contact the parent, assign a classroom detention, rotate a student to another classroom, and/or refer the student to the team in order to change the disruptive behavior. Teachers can assign their own classroom detentions and students are expected to serve those detentions in the teacher’s room or in the team detention room. Behavior identified as extreme and disruptive will be referred to the administration.  An administrator will resolve the problem with a conference with the student, team action, lunch detention, parent conference, student behavior logs or contracts, ISS, OSS, and/or expulsion. Some students may have behavior plans that guide their discipline procedures. A copy of our Behavior Expectations can be found on our web site.

Tier One Behaviors
The following behaviors are considered MINOR and are expected to be handled by the classroom teacher and or substitute immediately, fluidly, and in a calm, consistent, and clear manner. Students are expected to refrain from or correct this behavior: Horseplay, Noise level, Off task, Excessive Talking, Mild teasing/harassing, Minor Dress Code, Running, Yelling, Out of seat, Accidental Inappropriate/Foul language, Missing School Supplies, Disruptive Behavior, Minor Bullying-Like Behavior, Public Displays of Affection, Gum and Food, Personal Electronic Device.

Tier Two Behaviors That May Result In A Student Being Sent To A Buddy Room For A Brief Time
The following behaviors are considered ELEVATED and the students could be BUDDIED out of the room or SENT to the ADMIN office. Student misbehavior is expected to be handled by the classroom teacher and or substitute immediately, fluidly, and in a calm, consistent, and clear manner and parents contacted for: Moderate Disruption to Room, Defiance-like Refusal to Directive, Directed Inappropriate language at student, Bullying Behavior, Horseplay, Physical Horseplay, Play Fighting. If the Tier One behaviors above continue to occur on a chronic habitual basis, teachers may send the student out on a Buddy Form or to the office on a referral.

Tier Two Behaviors That May Result in an Office Referral and More Serious Consequences
The following behaviors are considered SERIOUS and are to be SENT to the ADMIN office immediately. The observing adult will generate an office referral including as much detailed information as possible AND follow up with the parent the same day. Students will be sent immediately to the office for: General Fighting, Vulgar Speech, Threatening Speech, Horseplay: Physical Contact/Safety or Injury, Bullying, Harassment, Acting to Incite - Verbal Escalation to Fight, Inappropriate use of Electronic Devices, Major Disruption to Room. This includes using social media or PED’s in a way that prompts any of the above to occur.

School Consequences For Misbehavior
Buddy Room
Used by teachers to handle minor or habitual minor misbehavior as part of their classroom management plan. Any student receiving a Buddy Form will leave for no more than 10 minutes and return. Any time a student is removed the teacher is expected to contact the parent within 24 hours and complete a Buddy Form.

• Buddy Form 1-5 will be logged by the Team Lead and will serve the official consequence for behavior.
• Students receiving their 6th Buddy Referral (Each Quarter) will still complete the process and participate in a Team Conference involving Team, Student, and if possible parents to create a success plan.
• The 7th Buddy Form in a quarter will result in the student completing the Buddy process and an Office Referral will be written by the Team Lead which will result in administrative consequence.
• After the 7th, students will be sent to the office instead of the Buddy Room.
• Buddy referrals will be “erased” and started over each quarter.

Team Conference Concerning Student Behavior
Teams may, at any time, conduct team-student-parent conferences as one of the steps to correct inappropriate chronic behavior or excessive removals from classes. In an effort to correct student behavior teams may:

• Create an incentive program
• Determine needs and barriers
• Work with student and family to address concerns
• Restrict student passing periods
• Self-contain the student for one or more days
• Restrict the student from team activities

Any student receiving 6 or more Buddy Referrals in a QUARTER will have a mandatory TEAM CONFERENCE. 

No admin consequences will be assigned until the TEAM CONFERENCE has been completed.

Lunch/Recess Detention (as needed)
Detention is for office assigned detentions and hall sweeps/lates. When a student is assigned a detention, she/he will report to the detention area of the cafeteria for lunch or the recess area. Students must follow the detention area rules or more serious consequences will be assigned. The Daily Detention List will be placed in each hall and by the cafeteria door each day. The student should check the list to determine if they are on it. 

In School Suspension (ISS)
The ISSR room is manned by support staff and others throughout the day. ISS will be used as a consequence after other intervention strategies have been tried and the student has failed to correct the behavior and for serious infractions. Students assigned to ISS are to report to the office. They will need to follow ISS rules and serve respectfully. Failure to serve successfully will result in more serious consequences, including Out of School Suspension (OSS).

Out of School Suspensions (OSS)
Certain actions by students are subject to out-of-school suspension. Students who are suspended from school are not allowed on school grounds or adjoining property, or on any other Wichita school property, nor may they attend any school function.

Expulsions and/or School Reassignments
Students who exhibit chronic misbehavior (intolerable behavior) at school may be taken to a hearing. Expellable offenses include but are not limited to:

• Bullying occurs in all forms including, but not limited to, appearance, status with a peer group (social power), intellectual, socio-economic, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc. Bullying in any form is prohibited on school property, in a school vehicle, or at a school-sponsored activity or event. (BOE Policy #1464) 
• Bullying includes cyber bullying. (BOE Policy #1464)
• Cyber bullying could be found within, but are not limited to, text messages, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, emails, and picture messaging. Cyber bullying incidents that impact the school environment, regardless of where the incident was initiated, will result in administrative action.
• Possession or use of alcoholic beverages, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and/or other controlled substances at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity. 
• Chronic misbehavior may lead to an expulsion from school. Numerous suspensions could result in an expulsion. (BOE Policy 1465)
• USD 259 will not tolerate sexual harassment of a pupil by another pupil, employee, or others. Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action against any pupil or employee involved, including possible expulsion of the pupil and termination of the employee. (BOE Policy #1116)
• Any student who is found to have committed assault and/or battery upon any school district staff member at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall receive a mandatory expulsion from the school district for 186 school days. (BOE Policy #1462)
• Possession of a weapon, including any firearm or replica firearm at school, on school property, or at a school-supervised activity shall receive a mandatory expulsion from the school district for 186 school days. (BOE Policy #1466)
• Possession of a dangerous weapon other than a firearm or realistic replica firearm at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity. (BOE Policy #1466)
• Any student who is selling or trafficking drugs, drug paraphernalia, and/or other controlled substances at school, on school property, or at a school supervised activity shall receive a mandatory expulsion for 186 school days. (BOE Policy #1465)

FOR FULL BOE POLICIES PLEASE VISIT THE DISTRICT WEB SITE www.usd259.org

While in the school building, students may use Personal Electronic Devices freely during these times only:

• Before School until 800 am
• After School beginning at 310pm
• As approved by admin for 504, IEP, Medical, or other “exceptional” instances

Cell Phones and other PEDs should not be on the student during class time. At all other times, these devices should be silenced and stored away in the student locker. These devices should otherwise be kept out of sight and off their person during the school day.

Personal Electronic Devices include, but are not limited to: cellular phones, including smart phones; non school issued tablets; student-owned computers; accessories such as speakers, and other AV or technology equipment; and other personal communication devices that have the potential to be disruptive to the educational process. This includes ear buds, airpods, headphones, etc. Smart Watches and medical devices ARE currently acceptable.

Per BOE policy : A teacher, with prior admin approval, may allow the limited use for instructional purposes only.

When a student brings an electronic device to class, STAFF is asked to:

• Politely remind student of the expectation and ask for the device to be given to them 
• Hand the student the  PED Device Form to complete - Student Name - Date - Hr - Staff Name  -  Desc
• Let student know that it will be safely in the office until the end of the day 
• Secure the device and call the office and ask for Support Staff to pick up the device

When asked, STUDENTS are asked to:

• Relinquish their electronic equipment upon the request of any staff member should the electronic device be in use at school without permission. 
• Complete the  PED Device Form - Student Name - Date - Hr - Staff Name  - Description
• Pick up the device based on the info below

Refusal to give the device to staff will constitute open defiance and result in more severe disciplinary consequences: 

• Staff will call for Support Staff as a mediator to pick up the device and student can remain in class.
• If student refuses to give to Support Staff, student will be escorted to the office and admin will handle it as a defiance related issue and issue consequences which will include confiscation of the devices.

The items will be given to the office for safekeeping. Once confiscated the device will be locked up and it will be returned as below:

Consequences for confiscated items per Quarter: 

• 1st - 3rd: Warning + Review of RMS expectations with device given back to student at 3:10.
• 4th - 6th: Family Phone Call with device given back to student at 3:10.
• 7th+: Family must pick up device or Admin.
• Defiance-Admin will decide Consequences will range from Lunch Detention to ISSR/OSS,    Mandatory Device Confiscation and parent contact. 

***In accordance with Board Policy 1464: Students shall be personally and solely responsible for the security of their cellular phones and other PEDs.  The Wichita Board of Education and Robinson Middle School will not assume responsibility or liability for the theft, loss, or damage to a cellular phone or other PED, nor does it assume responsibility for the unauthorized use of any device.***

TELEPHONE USE AND MESSAGES TO STUDENTS
The office telephone is a business line and should not be used by students except in emergencies and after 3:20 p.m. Rides home should be prearranged and should not require an after-school phone call. Parents may leave messages for students by calling 973-8600.

Teachers may grant the use of classroom telephones for students to contact parents. Unauthorized use of a classroom phone or a cell phone by a student will result in consequences.

Non-emergency messages will be written down and delivered to students in classrooms. To minimize disruptions in instructional time, phone calls will not be forwarded to classrooms. Only in extreme emergencies will students be summoned to the office for phone calls.

NOTE - With students keeping cell phones in their lockers, message volume in the office will increase. Messages left before 2:30 will be delivered with priority. Messages left after 2:30 will be delivered as soon as possible. We will do our best and attempt to deliver messages left after 3:00pm, but note that they may not make it in all instances.
 

Only Robinson students may attend these events. All school rules and the dress code apply. A student may not re-enter if they leave before the conclusion of the event without being checked out by a parent. Parents are expected to pick up their child promptly once the event is over. Students may be banned from attending future evening events if their ride is significantly late or behavior is unacceptable.

Field trips with our city and nearby sites of interest are scheduled by classroom teachers throughout the school year. These trips are designed to supplement different aspects of the classroom curriculum and intoduce students to resources within the community. Parents will be notified of the planned trip at least five days in advance and must sign a trip waiver for students to attend. If a student does not have a signed permission slip to attend the trip, they will not go. We will not accept verbal permission over the phone.

If there is a fee for the field trip, the money needs to be submitted at least three days prior to the scheduled trip. All field trips require the use of school buses. Parents are not able to transport students on field trips.

If a parent serves as a chaperone, they will need to complete the school district's volunteer process prior to the field trip.

 

Purpose: Academic excellence is the standard at Robinson. Homework contributes toward building responsibility, self-discipline, and lifelong learning habits. Homework will provide students with the opportunity to apply information they have learned.

 

Make-Up Work

• When a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to ask the teacher for work missed upon returning to class.
• Students have the number of days they were absent, plus one additional day to turn in make-up work.

How is my Grade Point Average (GPA) figured?
Each A on your report card is worth 4 points, each B is 3, etc. Add the points for all of your classes and divide the sum by the number of classes to get your GPA.

4.0 Principal’s Honor Roll
3.50—3.99 Gold Honor Roll
3.00—3.49 Purple Honor Roll
 

Students are required to have their Robinson ID displayed and visible at all times. Student IDs may not have
stickers, markers, or anything covering the barcode.
Lost ID cards can be reissued when the replacement fee of $3.00 has been paid to the bookkeeper. These will only
be sold to students from 7:30am -8:30am daily. Families may come in and purchase during normal business hours.
Students must have their ID VISIBLE when in the hallways and to use a pass. This can be on a lanyard or clip.
Students without an ID will have their passes limited with an escort and should use the restrooms and get drinks
during their passing periods.
Any student in the halls during the school day must have EITHER: their ID’s VISIBLE on a lanyard or clip, have a copy
of their ID open and visible on their Ipad, or be with an escort if they do not have an ID.
Students who do not have an ID will open and save a copy on their Ipad first hour. Students without IDs or Ipads,
must report to the office for a paper temp ID.
Students may not use their passes without an ID or their charged Ipad with the ID picture open and ready. For
emergencies, staff will call the office for an escort for students who need a pass without their ID/iPad.

Each student will be assigned a locker and combination. Students should not give their locker combination to anyone else! Lock your locker and make sure all three latches are locked. Robinson Middle School is not responsible for items lost or stolen from lockers. Students caught sharing lockers will be subject to administrative disciplinary action. Lockers must be locked at all times. Students may use their lockers during locker allowance times. Locker combinations are changed every summer, and each locker is checked to make sure the combination works. If you experience problems with your locker, you may seek help from the counselor, teacher, custodian, or an assistant principal.

Please be aware that your locker is RENTED to you for the school year. Therefore, it should be clean and in good condition when you move out at the end of the school year. Students are allowed to decorate their lockers inside, but may only do so with items that can be completely removed at the end of the year. Any item that leaves a permanent mark on a locker is not allowed. For safety and health reasons, announced and unannounced locker
checks will be conducted periodically throughout the year. Additionally, your teacher and/or the assistant principal will check lockers occasionally to assure they are kept free of food or any other prohibited items.

Cell phones and other electronic devices should be kept home ideally. Those brought to school must
remain in their lockers and the lockers must be secured. If your locker does not lock, please come directly to the main office and see Ms. Bynum. DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS IN AN UNLOCKED LOCKER.

Robinson is not responsible for lost or stolen items from a locker.

STUDENT PROPERTY
Items approved for use in school should be secured in your locker. Skateboards, scooters, and bicycles are not to be ridden on sidewalks leading up to the building, parking lots, bus loading zones, or in the building itself. Riders are encouraged to exercise courtesy and safety practices.

We provide breakfast for all students free of charge.

Lunch fees can depend on family income. Complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application annually to qualify for free lunch and adjustments to school fees. 

The district uses an app called School Cafe to allow families to see menus.

The district uses LINQ Connect to pay for meals.

For special dietary restrictions, please contact the school nurse. 

Students are expected to arrive on time to each class throughout the school day. Students not inside their next classroom by the end-of-passing period bell are tardy and will be marked TARDY by the teacher. Those in the hall will be escorted to their class. Students with an excessive number of tardies to classes could receive: lunch detentions, in-school suspensions, and/or other school consequences/interventions. (See consequence table below)

Each time the family will be notified via parentlink or student email. Each quarter all students start over and begin the new quarter with zero tardies to classes. Students who maintain with zero tardies to classes each quarter will be recognized with rewards at the quarterly celebrations and at the new mid quarter Tardy Parties.

First hour tardies are not counted towards discipline totals, but they can impact attendance and limit chances Support staff and paras will sweep first hour after the 800 bell to the Cafe for a 20 minute checkin

NEW 24-25 - This year we are focusing on recognizing all our students who are always in the RIGHT PLACE at the RIGHT TIME!!   We will have EIGHT opportunities to celebrate your personal excellence in being on time this year. Those with ZERO (0) tardies each week will be entered for prize drawings each Friday all year and students will earn an invite to the TARDY PARTIES below where their names are entered for BIGGER PRIZES and FUN!

To qualify, you will need to have 4 or fewer Tardies in 2-8th hours and 3 or fewer 1st hour tardies by the dates below 

CHARGED UP Tardy Parties are 9/20,10/16,11/22,12/19, 2/12, 3/13, 4/25, 5/22

Parent-Teacher Conferences are a great way to stay involved in your child's education. Parents have the opportunity to discuss their child's progress, review assignments, learn about future projects and to strengthen the connection between home and school. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences are held twice a year in October and February. 

Mid-Term Progress Reports are available each 9 weeks and may be accessed through ParentVue. Official Report Cards will be issued at the end of each grading period on October 14, December 16, March 10, and May 25.

Parents are encouraged to use their ParentVue account/app in order to monitor student grades on a consistent and regular basis.

Per BOE Policy 2216, Principals are responsible for developing procedures that encourage parents, patrons, and other interested persons to visit school during the year. When classes are in session, all visitors are required to report immediately to the school office upon entering the building.

We require parents or guests of the school to report to the office before going to the classroom and to be entered into the Hall Pass system. Visitors will be required to show proof of identification.

An  administrator will escort visitors to the classroom they wish to visit.  Former students wishing to visit teachers will need to get prior approval from the building principal.

Children not enrolled at Robinson Middle School are not allowed to shadow friends for liability reasons.

Teachers welcome parent conferences; however, parents should prearrange visits. When a visitor’s actions or presence in the classroom disrupts the instructional program in any manner, the teacher is authorized to advise the individual to leave.

The principal may exclude disruptive visitors from the classroom, school building, or premises.