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PARENT AND STUDENT
HANDBOOK

2024-2025

Arriving on Campus

Students who arrive on campus prior to the doors opening at 9:05 am are expected to stay on campus once they arrive (they are not permitted to leave campus once they arrive). Students are welcome to wait outside their grade level entrance (listed below) or get breakfast in the cafeteria from 8:50-9:05 am. MTMS staff will be available to supervise outdoor areas beginning at 9:00 am; students arriving on campus prior to this time will not have direct staff supervision.

Grade Level Entrances

6th Grade:

• School Entry Doors: NE Entry

7th Grade:

• School Entry Doors: Main Entry

8th Grade:

• School Entry Doors: South Entry (Outside Mr. Valenti’s Room)

Departing from Campus

Those students who ride buses home will exit the building through the main entrance doors. All others will exit from other doors on campus. Students are expected to leave campus immediately after dismissal, no later than 4:10 pm. Students who have pre arranged plans to work with a teacher or those attending a SUN program immediately after school are the only students permitted to remain on campus. Students attending a SUN program later in the evening are expected to leave campus and return prior to their scheduled program. Students are not permitted to be unsupervised on campus and are expected to return home immediately after dismissal.

Students and families should follow the MTMS Transportation Plan (pictured on the next page and vetted through Safe Routes to School) to ensure efficient and safe drop-off/pick-up routines. Staff members will be on duty to help students and families learn and comply with these routines.

Oregon Revised Statutes provide that all persons between the ages of 7 and 18 years, who have not completed grade 12, are required to attend regularly and full-time, the appropriate school within the attendance area in which they reside. We take this law seriously because we believe that attendance matters.

A student is considered absent from a class if they miss more than 25% of the instruction in a given period. When students are absent from 3-5 periods over the course of an instructional day, then it is considered a ½ day absence.

When a student is absent for an extended amount of time, parents may request homework assignments. Parents are strongly encouraged to make these requests as far in advance as possible. These can be picked up in the office 24 hours after the request is made. Teachers are not required to provide homework assignments for students leaving for a vacation. Work can be made up when the student returns. When a student returns to school, it is their responsibility to contact teachers regarding making up work.

Absentee Excuses

Parents are asked to call the school (503-916-5646) or email the office (mtmsattendance@pps.net) the day a student is absent or send a written note with their student when they return to school. Students give the note to the school office.  All students must check in at the office upon returning from an absence.  

Pre-Arranged Absence

If a student plans to be gone for an extended time during the school year, a pre-arranged absence should be sought. The student involved will be asked to circulate a pre-arranged absence form for signatures and comments by each of their teachers.

Tardies

In order to maximize valuable instructional time, students are expected to be in their classroom with all necessary materials when the bell rings.

Early Checkout 
If a student needs to leave for an appointment, they need to bring a note from home, show it to their  teacher at the time they need to check out, and bring the note to the office.  Students are only released to parents, legal guardians, or contacts listed on the emergency contact list.  Adults need to come to the office to sign out students.  We will not take phone call requests excusing students to meet their ride outside or to check themselves out.

Participation Eligibility

Students absent from school for more than half of their classes may not participate in or attend any school-sponsored activity on the day of absence, including dances.

Students are required to place their backpacks, purses, and other wearable bags (i.e. fanny packs) in their locker when they enter the building each day, and keep them there until dismissal at 4:00. Should they need something to haul their binder, Chromebook, and school necessities in, they may use an MTMS or other non-zippered tote bag.  Students should keep and use their binders to hold their required learning materials for class.

All students will receive a copy of the Portland Public Schools’ Student Responsibilities, Rights and Discipline Handbook. It is important that students and families review this handbook on an annual basis. Below is the Mt. Tabor Behavioral Expectations matrix. It outlines expectations for all common areas. Posters are located throughout the school as a reminder to students. Additionally, each staff member teaches, reinforces and reteaches the expectations throughout the year. Classroom teachers develop classroom expectations in alignment with school-wide expectations at the start of each school year.

Below you will find the MTMS Behavioral Expectations for all spaces and those for other specific spaces on campus. Students will be learning about these expectations in the first several weeks of school and have frequent refreshers throughout the school year.

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Aside from an official SUN club or administrative permission, skating, scooting, rollerblading and biking are not permitted on campus.  Shoes with wheels are not permitted on school premises during school hours.  

Helmets must always be worn when traveling via wheels.  Skateboards, scooters, etc. must be carried into the building and placed in student lockers or in the main office.  Bicycles must be secured to the bike racks while at school.  The school does not take responsibility for bikes that are damaged or stolen.  It is advised that students use a U-shaped lock to secure their bikes.

Mt. Tabor recognizes that student birthdays are special days; however, birthday parties are not celebrated in school, and we ask that students and parents do not bring/deliver food/ sugary treats to share for their birthdays.

For the safety of everyone, students are expected to follow the rules posted in each bus.  This includes while at the bus stop, loading and unloading, and while on the bus.  When inappropriate behavior occurs, students may be denied the use of the bus. 

Bus Safety Rules and Behavior Expectations:

1. Fighting, wrestling, or boisterous activity is prohibited on the bus.
2. Students shall use the emergency door only in case of an emergency.  
3. Students shall be on time for the bus both morning and evening.
4. Students shall not bring firearms, weapons, other potential hazardous material, or any other prohibited item on the bus.
5. Animals are not allowed on the bus, except approved assistance guide animals.
6. Students shall remain seated while the bus is in motion.
7. The bus driver may assign seats.
8. When necessary to cross the road, students shall cross in front of the bus as instructed to do so by the driver.
9. Students shall not extend their hands, arms, or heads through the bus windows.
10. Students shall not bring food or drink on the bus.
11. Students shall converse in normal tones; loud or vulgar language is prohibited.
12. Students shall not open or close windows without permission from the bus driver.
13. Students shall keep the bus clean and refrain from damaging it.
14. Students shall be courteous to the driver, fellow students, and passersby and follow all directions.

Specific questions regarding buses may be answered by calling the Student Transportation Department, visiting their web site at http://www.pps.net/Page/141  or by contacting them at (503) 916-6901, transportation@pps.net.

It is very important that the school office be notified IMMEDIATELY in the event of a change of address, or change of home and/or work phone number. Our ability to contact parents in case of an emergency depends on the accuracy of information.

We are not able to make changes to student schedules after the master schedule has been built except in case of an error (duplicate class, wrong grade level class, student doesn’t have prerequisites for class). This schedule is finalized prior to July 1 every year.

Students are not guaranteed elective selections. Elective forecasting is a tool for students to express preferences, which we try to incorporate in individual student schedules as we build the master schedule. We work hard to ensure the best possible schedule for all students, including honoring student choice and preference; we also know that it is beneficial for students to have the chance to try new things that they may not yet know are of interest.

We are unable to honor requests for specific teachers in order to keep scheduling fair for all students. We have many caring and talented educators and look forward to helping you reach your potential.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. If you believe an error has been made on the schedule, please contact Assistant Principal, Evening Krauel, ekrauel@pps.net.

All parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to contact all staff members via phone, email, through the Remind app, or by coming into the main office. Teachers will communicate back with families within 48 hours  from receiving communication. Staff do their best to get back within 24 hours.

School (MTMS) Website

The school web site is found at http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/mttabor/

The calendar on the web page is updated each week.

Principal’s Newsletter

We use the email addresses provided in Synergy and in Remind to send a regular newsletter to families. They can also be found online on the school website.

If a problem relates to the classroom, the student or parent/guardian is encouraged to talk to the teacher first. If these steps do not solve the problem, they may ask for a conference with the principal or assistant principal. If this conference does not solve the problem, the administrator will recommend additional steps to take to resolve the situation.

The District Dress Code policy applies to all schools in Portland Public Schools grades PK-12, with the exception of schools with a Uniform Dress Code policy. The responsibility for the dress and grooming of a student rests primarily with the student and their parents or guardians.

Allowable Dress & Grooming

• Students must wear clothing including both a shirt with pants or skirt, or the equivalent, and shoes.
• Shirts and dresses must have fabric in the front and on the sides.
• Clothing must cover undergarments, waistbands and bra straps excluded.
• Fabric covering all private parts must not be see-through.
• Hats and other headwear must allow the face to be visible and not interfere with the line of sight to any student or staff. Hoodies must allow the student face and ears to be visible to staff.
• Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical education, science labs, wood shop, and other activities where unique hazards exist.
• Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.

Non-Allowable Dress & Grooming

• Clothing may not depict, advertise or advocate the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances.
• Clothing may not depict pornography, nudity or sexual acts.
• Clothing may not use or depict hate speech or symbols targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected groups.
• Clothing, including gang identifiers, must not threaten the health or safety of any other student or staff.
• If the student’s attire or grooming threatens the health or safety of any other person, then discipline for dress or grooming violations should be consistent with discipline policies for similar violations.

Each fall, PPS sets aside two full days for conferences. At Mt. Tabor MS, these conferences are student-led, which means students should be in attendance to present their learning/work.  For the 2024-25 school year, these conferences will be held on Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26. Details on how to sign up for conferences will be provided to families in early November.

Students are permitted to drink water only while at school with lunch drinks as the expectation. Energy drinks and soda are prohibited on campus, including during lunch. Snacks may be eaten in compliance with health and safety protocols  and at teacher discretion. Students are not permitted to bring in Starbucks, Dutch Bros. or other non-water drinks at the start of school. Students who show up to school with these drinks will be instructed to promptly finish their beverage before entering the building or throw it away. Students will be held accountable for normal tardy/absence policies accrued as a result of arriving with these beverages. .

With the rapid changes in our technological world, it is necessary to frequently revisit policies governing the use of electronics in our schools. Students will use PPS-issued electronic communication or data devices only in a manner consistent with instructional and testing activities in the classroom (see Technology & Technology Use section for more details). Use of these devices must not violate any district policy, including cheating, classroom disruption, or access, creation, or possession of inappropriate materials. Taking video or photos at school is prohibited unless approved by the school administration.

Personal electronic devices (e.g. cell phones, smart watches, earbuds) must be turned off and be put away during school hours, (defined as 9:15 am until 4:00 pm). The school is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic equipment. In the event that parents or guardians need to contact their student during the school day, they should call the main office at 503-916-5646.  

Personal electronic devices and their accessories must not be visible or in use during class, passing periods, lunch time, or recess (while inside or outside).  Items will be confiscated if they are used without teacher permission, or are in use inside or outside the school building during school hours. For a full overview of the Personal Electronics response matrix, see the chart below:

All Mt. Tabor students and staff participate in regularly scheduled fire, earthquake, lockdown and lockout drills. It is an expected policy that all students, staff and visitors will vacate the building during a fire drill. Students will exit the building quietly and line up with their current period teacher in their designated space in the field. School staff will provide students notice of drills prior to help alleviate anxiety.

Students are assigned an English Language Development class based on an individual assessment of their English language skills.  The class advances a student’s skills in speaking, vocabulary, reading, grammar and writing in English.  Each year students take an English Language Proficiency Assessment to determine if they still need the course.  Parents with questions should contact the school ELL teacher, Mr. Ackerman-Harvie.

The Oregon Ethics Law limits gifts to “public officials” (which includes all district employees) to no more than $50 per year from a single source. Donations for classroom use must go directly to the school and the principal may honor the parent’s request that a certain classroom may benefit.

Report cards are completed every nine weeks. Student achievement is measured against state standards and students are assessed accordingly. While we recognize that a student’s effort impacts the amount they learn, their effort is assessed separately from their achievement. Student effort is recognized and recorded in teacher comments.

Teachers will complete a midterm progress report, for students who are close to or developing proficiency, at the midway point in each grading period. Midterm and end of quarter report cards will be available via StudentVUE and ParentVUE beginning Fall 2024. Paper copies will not be mailed home.

Regular monitoring of your student’s daily assignments in their planner is the most effective means of tracking academic progress. Contact individual teachers, the school counselor, or administrator about grade concerns.

Synergy ParentVUE helps families stay informed about their student's progress.  ParentVUE gives families the ability to:

• View their student’s current course grades
• Send an email to the teacher
• Set up alerts if their student’s progress changes

If you would like access to your student's grades through the Synergy ParentVUE and have not received a login letter, please contact the school office to get login and password information.

At Mt. Tabor Middle School, we believe in equitable grading practices that work to ensure that  grades are accurate, bias-resistant, and motivational. 

In this proficiency- based approach, scores clearly communicate a student’s academic progress separate from non-academic factors. Proficiency-based teaching and learning is intended to encourage a shift in thinking away from collecting points for a specific grade and toward the demonstration of student learning.

Parents and students can check their current level of academic progress through StudentVUE and ParentVUE. Students will receive Proficiency Level scores on summative assessments and on report cards using the following grading scale:

For additional details about what is included in student grades, see our Grading Practices One-Pager.

Students are expected to have a lanyard hall pass from their classroom any time they are outside their classroom during class time. Other paper passes might be used, depending on the situation, and these passes should be signed. Students should be prepared to present any staff member with their pass if they are asked for it, and should have it signed to return if they are visiting the office, counselor, or other supervised location. Only one student is permitted to leave the classroom at a time unless in case of emergency. Classroom hall passes are color coded to indicate which area of the building students are expected to be when using the bathroom. This system helps to support students to use their hallway time efficiently by using the bathroom closest to their classroom.

Harassment/bullying, describes any behavior that causes an individual (or group of individuals) to feel pestered, tormented, or persecuted over time. This involves verbal as well as physical misconduct, particularly when the action is based on race, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or other perceived differences.  Bullying is one-sided.

Sexual harassment is deliberate, uninvited, unwanted and unwelcome sexual advances, and/or other verbal, visual, written, or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a person.

Cyber bullying is the use of any electronic communication to harass, intimidate, or bully.

If you have witnessed or experienced harassment or bullying, please talk to a trusted adult at school. Steps taken when harassment/bullying is reported:

• Student will complete a harassment/bullying report and have a consultation with administration and/or climate specialist or counselors.
• Incident(s) will be investigated and processed through appropriate channels (i.e. Title IX, Title IX, etc) and education provided for the student.
• Harassing/bullying student(s) will have consultation with administration, engage in restorative processes, and receive consequences in accordance with the Student Rights, Responsibilities and Discipline Handbook.
• Further harassment/bullying may result in disciplinary consequences up to and including suspension/expulsion.

Mt, Tabor Middle School, as well as all schools in PPS, will implement layers of health protections against COVID-19. This guidance may change over time with new information from medical authorities, the Oregon Department of Education, and Multnomah County Health, it is important to continue to review these practices and protocols used at PPS. 

Oregon law requires that if your child needs a prescribed medication to be taken at school, a parent must bring the prescription bottle labeled with the student’s name, dosage, and how long medication should be given to school. Parents must also sign a release form for medication to be administered at school. A trained staff member to be designated by the principal must dispense medication. All medication is kept in the main office, including all over-the-counter medications.  Families need to sign a release form and leave it in the school, along with any medications.  Students are not allowed to store medications in their lockers, backpacks, purses, etc.  Emergency inhalers and similar devices may be kept on the student with a signed release form and school nurse approval. These same procedures apply to overnight school field trips.

Students may be assigned homework as part of their courses. Teachers will explain their expectations at the beginning of the year.  Most middle school students should expect between 1-2 hours of homework per night. All teachers are ready to accommodate student needs.  Please email or call the teacher with any questions about homework.

The library at MTMS works to fulfill many needs including teaching research strategies to whole classes, providing drop-in support to individual students, hosting literary events such as author visits, celebrating literature, and checking out individual books and novel sets. Our library website, https://www.pps.net/Page/6278, has many helpful resources as well for students and families.

Each student will be assigned a locker with a combination lock. Students in grade 6 and 7 will share lockers with a partner, while students in grade 8 will be issued an individual locker.  All combinations have been changed from the previous year. The combination for a locker is the responsibility of the student and should not be given to anyone (even a trusted friend). Students are not to invite other students to use their locker who have not already been assigned to that locker. This protects all students and the safety of belongings. Students should not leave valuable property in lockers. Valuable items, including cell phones, can be dropped off in the office in the morning for safekeeping.  Lockers are to be used only for books, backpacks, learning materials, coats, and hats. Food items, other than sack lunches, are not to be stored in lockers.

Students may decorate the interior of the locker, however, all lockers must be cleaned at the end of the school year, so writing on lockers is not appropriate. Decals and bumper stickers are extremely difficult to remove and are not to be used.

Clothes and other items not identified or claimed after a month are either discarded or sent to the PTA clothing center. Students’ personal belongings should be marked with the owner’s name. Lost clothing will be kept for two days after the close of the school year before they are discarded. The Lost and Found for clothing is located in the main hallway of the school. Smaller items such as keys and glasses are located in the main office.

Breakfast and lunch are served daily:

Breakfast        $1.60

Reduced Breakfast        no charge

Regular lunch        $3.00

Reduced lunch        no charge

Our school has a computerized lunch ticket program. Students use their student ID number to access their account. Money can be deposited on a student’s account:

1. In the kitchen before school.
2. By dropping off a check in the office made out to Nutrition Services.
3. Through schoolcafe.com - you need your student’s ID number (found on class schedules, in ParentVue or StudentVue).

The computerized lunch ticket program knows if a student is approved for free or reduced priced breakfast and lunch.

Families can apply for Free or Reduced-Priced Meals at https://www.pps.net/Page/2464.  Families must reapply each school year to continue to receive free or reduced price meals and fee reductions for other programs.  

All remaining account balances (positive or negative) on students’ meal accounts at the end of the year are automatically held for students within the district.  Families are encouraged to use MyLunchMoney.com for convenient online meal payments. Lunch/recess is 45 minutes long.  

Mt. Tabor Middle School enjoys an active and productive PTA that is affiliated with the National Parent Teacher Association whose mission includes advocating on behalf of children. The MTMS PTSA enthusiastically encourages participation from all parents in a variety of volunteer activities. General meetings are held at least four times per year and usually have a guest presenter on a topic of interest to parents.

It is not appropriate for students to show public displays of affection at school. This includes kissing and other physical gestures. Students will be reminded of this guideline on a first infraction, and repeated violations will be viewed as inappropriate physical contact (a behavior violation outlined in the Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline Handbook) for which restorative practices will be used and/or disciplinary action taken.

Portland Public Schools and Mt. Tabor Middle School  are committed to an anti-racist and racial equity and social justice approach to public education to ensure a learning environment that is free from hate and the legacy of school segregation and institutional racism for all students and staff. The District unequivocally affirms that Black lives matter. We believe in the fundamental right to human dignity and that generating an equitable world requires an educational system that intentionally disrupts—and builds leaders to disrupt—systems of oppression.

We will not tolerate in our schools, programs, activities, or on our property any symbols of hate that are disruptive to the learning environment; contain language, symbols, or images that are discriminatory; are recognized to promote hate or violent conduct; or contain threats. These include, but are not limited to, student and adult apparel, accessories, gestures, or other symbols such as those that depict symbols of hate. Exceptions will be made where symbols are used in teaching curriculum and other learning opportunities that are aligned to the Oregon State Standards and support the goals of this policy. The District will incorporate learning opportunities to support the goals of this policy.

The District and Mt. Tabor MS have adopted restorative justice practices in the belief that they help resolve conflicts and enable healthy, supportive, and inclusive communities. As part of this practice, Mt. Tabor administrators and staff will address incidents of bias and hate speech using this approach. Additionally, if this policy is violated by students, the administration will assess whether disciplinary action is required under the Student Conduct and Discipline Policy. Adults who engage in hate speech or bias incidents may be subject to discipline and/or be prohibited from coming upon District property.

“Hate Speech” means the written, verbal, visual or symbolic expression of animus on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.

Adapted/Abbreviated for the Mt. Tabor Parent-Student Handbook: Board Policy 2.10.015-P Adopted: 2/9/2021

School counselors are important resources for families and students.  Middle school counselors provide a wide variety of services and support.  Counselors work to connect with individual students as needed as well as facilitate small groups to address academic, social, and emotional needs. They serve as the case managers for 504s and work with students and parents through the forecasting process for course selection. For students who would like to meet with a counselor, appointment request forms are available from teachers and can also be found  on the front counter in the office.

For additional information about how to contact our counselors, click here.

Student files are the property of the State of Oregon. Families may review their student’s file by making an appointment at the school office. You may request changes in the file’s content and add information. Files are requested from previous schools within two weeks of enrollment and are generally forwarded to the next school within two weeks of that school mailing a written request.

Site Councils include teachers, parents, community members and a representative of the school’s classified staff as well as the principal. All meetings are open to the public. Contact the school office for times or check the school website.  With notice, translation can be provided at any Site Council meeting.

There are a variety of student clubs that meet before school, after school, and during lunch times.  Club meeting dates and times are announced in student announcements. The clubs offered year to year depend on the staff availability and student interest.

All students in Portland Public Schools have the right to:

• Be treated equally and be free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Report bullying or harassment without fear of consequences or retaliation and have that report acted on by administrators.
• Assert their gender identity at school, and be addressed by a name and pronouns that correspond to their gender identity.
• Have access to a bathroom and locker room that corresponds to their gender identity, and to make alternative arrangements to dress down for PE if they feel uncomfortable in the locker room.
• Participate in PE and sports that correspond with their gender identity.
• Wear clothing that expresses their gender identity (as long as it follows PPS dress code, which applies to all students regardless of gender.)
• Be out about their identity at school. (And also, to keep their identity private if they choose to do so.)
• With parent permission, students can change their first name in the school’s information system. Without parent permission, students can change their preferred name in the school’s information system.
• With parent permission, students can change their gender marker to male, female, or nonbinary in the school’s information system. All that is needed to make this change is a written request to do so, using the Name & Gender Change Form. (If a student does not have parent permission to make this change, a student still has the right to be referred to by the name and pronouns that correspond to their gender identity.)

For more detailed information on the rights of Transgender, Nonbinary and/or Gender Diverse Students, please read the PPS Gender Diversity Support Guide.

Students will be responsible for providing their individual school supplies. The full list of supplies for students by grade level can be found here.  Communal student supplies will be purchased by the school.  We are asking $15-25 per student toward that cost.  You can make this payment online at SchoolPay.com or return it to your student’s homeroom teacher.

Our SUN School offers many after school and summer activities.  The SUN School office is in room 106, which is in the first hall to the left from the main entrance. Activity offerings can be found at the SUN office or on the web site. For more information, you can reach out to our SUN School Director using the contact info below:

Director: Jeff Persell 

jeff.persell@portlandoregon.gov

(503) 916-2915

www.portlandparks.org

The Mt. Tabor TAG Plan is reviewed and updated annually. It is available on the school’s website or on the TAG Board in the hallway outside the main office. Parents and teachers may nominate students in the fall of each school year for testing into Talented and Gifted.  Nomination forms will be available from the TAG Coordinator (announced at the beginning of each year and found on the TAG Board in the hallway outside the main office).

For additional information about TAG programs and processes, please visit http:/pps.net/tag or email the MTMS TAG Coordinator (TBD).

Each Mt. Tabor Middle School student will be provided a Chromebook, charger, and case at the beginning of the school year. Students will keep the same device throughout their middle school experience in PPS. The District requires families to complete a parent/student acknowledgement form that parents and students will need to sign. This material and information on payment will be provided in your back-to-school packet.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their Chromebook remains in good condition, and avoids breaking keys, cracking the case, or causing unnecessary damage. Students should plan to either carry their Chromebook in a secure zipper binder, or in a carrying case, for protection. In the event that your student Chromebook is broken or damaged, please bring the device to the main office. Students will be issued a loaner while their device is out for repair. Students who lose their charging cable or damage/lose their device will need to purchase a replacement through the school office. Students who continually break their device will be put on an alternate plan for computer use. 

Students will need to bring their fully-charged Chromebook to school with them daily and bring to each of their classes. Teachers have signage in their classrooms noting when devices are to be open and used to support academic work, and when they are to be closed. Students are expected to adhere to teacher direction and to the signage regarding when technology is to be used and for what purpose. A copy of the PPSNet Acceptable Use Policy is included in the back-to-school packet and also available at  http://www.pps.net/Page/629.  Misuse of technology can result in the loss of technology privileges.      

Visitors must check in with the school office and sign in online at the front counter. All visitors will wear a Visitor’s Badge to help us ensure the safety and security of our students. Parents are welcome to visit their child’s classroom. Contact your child’s teacher 24 hours before your visit to make the necessary arrangements.

To ensure a safe environment for our students, PPS requires volunteers to fill out the volunteer online application.  A person is considered a volunteer if they have the potential for unsupervised contact with PPS students during school hours, including chaperones for field trips.  If you need computer access, please come into the school office, and we will assist you.  Access to the application is at https://www.pps.net/volunteer. 

WEB is a middle school orientation and transition program.  Eighth grade students are WEB leaders and peer mentors for 6th grade students.  All-year WEB leaders plan orientation, social and academic activities and check-ins to help 6th grade students adjust to middle school.  WEB offers 6th graders a solid and safe foundation to begin their middle school experience.