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OMS Parent Student Handbook

Overlook Middle School

Parent-Student Handbook

2023-2024

 

Overlook Middle School

10 Oakmont Drive

Ashburnham, MA 01430

Telephone: 978-827-1425

FAX: 978-827-1423

Kristina Bogosh, Principal

[email protected]


Kathryn Miville, Assistant Principal

[email protected]

 

Kim Dolan, Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

Table of Contents
 

Introduction

Principal's Letter

Assistant Principal's Letter

Middle School

Philosophy

Mission Statement

Guiding Principles

Parent Note

Non-discrimination Statement

 

Student Responsibilities

Expectations

Academic Honesty

Care of School Property

Substitute Teachers

 
 
 
 

Overview & Operations

Arrival/Dismissal

Conflict Resolution

Lockers

Lost & Found

No School Announcements

Parent Notification System

Parent/Guardian Observations

Parking

Safe Schools Notice

Visitors

 

Positive School Culture, Behavioral Expectations & Discipline

Culture and Climate

Community Building in the Classroom

Disciplinary Referrals

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Attendance Laws Policies & Procedures

Attendance Laws

Attendance Policy

Tardiness

Early Dismissal Request

Truancy

CRA

 

Tiered Interventions

Tiered Interventions to Address Behavior

Behavioral Guide Chart (Level I-V)

Dangerous Weapons & Incendiary Devices

Chemical Health Policy

Credible Threats

Civil Rights ~ Discrimination

 

Scholastic Information

Homework Guidelines

Online Grading

Report Cards

 

School Services & Staff

Bus Information

Counselling Office

Food Service

Medical/Health Office

School Council

School Programs

Library Media Center

Enrichment Courses

PALS

Teaming

Band/Chorus/Jazz Band

Drama

SOAR

 

School Activities

Academic Standing

Attendance

Athletics

Activities

 

 

 

 

School Facilities & Safety Information

Use of School Facilities

Building Evacuations & Drills

Fire Drill

Security Alert

ALICE

 

Discipline & Suspension of Students with Disabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital & Electronic Policies

Computer Use Policy

Electronic Devices

Media Permissions

Movies/Videos/Video Games

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Appendixes

Appendix A =

Required Applicable State & Federal Statuses

Appendix B =

Non-Custodial Parents Access to School Records

Appendix C =

AWRSD Acceptable Use Procedures for Technology & Electronic Resources for Parent Access to Rediker Parent Portal

Appendix D =

AWRSD Student & Family Device Contract and Acceptable Use Agreement

Appendix E =

Bullying Prevention and Intervention Report Form