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Meridian Middle School

SCHOOL HONOR LEVEL DISCIPLINE SYSTEM

 

 

 

Meridian Middle School staff, faculty, and administrative team have worked to create a positive educational experience for each student this coming year.  Meridian Middle School promotes an atmosphere in which students have the freedom to learn.  This atmosphere encourages students to “work toward expected behavioral goals” by providing special recognition and incentive for positive growth.  This Honor Level System is comprised of four separate

honor levels.

 

HONOR LEVELS:

 

Honor Level One:  In order for a student to be on Honor Level One, s/he must have a “clean slate” with no discipline referrals or infractions slips.  This applies to behavior at school or on the bus during the previous two-week period (14 days).  Honor Level One students are recognized throughout the year with special activities.  Students that have maintained Honor Level One status all year will receive special recognition at the end of the year.  Only students currently on Honor Level One and who have 10 or fewer demerits are eligible for the special Honor Level activities and rewards.

 

Honor Level Two:  In order for a student to be on Honor Level Two, s/he may have no more than two infractions for detention or other conduct related referrals in the previous two weeks.

Students on Honor Level Two are not denied regular activities such as assemblies and field trips, but they may not attend activities specifically designed to reward Honor Level One students.

 

Honor Level Three:  In order for a student to be on Honor Level Three, s/he will have received 3-4 infractions for detention or other rule violations within two weeks.  Students on Honor Level Three will be restricted from participation in school assemblies and field trips.  Students at Honor Level Three will be referred to the MMS School Building Team for review of their behavior.

 

Honor Level Four:  Students on Honor Level Four will have received more than four infractions for detention or other rule violations within the previous two weeks.  Students on Honor Level Four will be restricted from participation in school activities and sports

 

Parent notification will occur at Levels III and IV.

 

All students begin the school year as Honor Level One Students.  Students who do not remain on Honor Level One always have the opportunity to work their way back to Honor Level One by observing all the school rules and receiving no conduct related infractions for at least two weeks.  Students on levels lower than Honor Level One are consistently encouraged to “work their way up” to Honor Level One.  Honor Level lists are posted regularly, and incentives are provided for students to move up from one level to another and to remain on Honor Level One.  Rewards will also be based on accumulated demerits each quarter.  Students will start each quarter with zero demerits.

 

Student accumulating in one quarter:

·         15 demerits will receive a one to three day suspension from school. A student may return earlier with a reentry conference.

·         25 demerits will receive a three to ten day suspension from school.  A student may return earlier with a reentry conference Reentry conferences will include parent/s or guardian/s, student, teachers, and administration

·         Suspensions will continue with every 10-demerit increment.

·         Student will start with zero demerits at the beginning of each quarter

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MAKE GOOD DECISIONS!

 

All students need to take responsibility for their own actions.  Do not use the excuse, “Everybody else did it.”  Middle school is where students make choices and decisions that will affect them through high school and beyond.  Everyone has the ability to make good decisions and should work to do so.

SCHOOL RULES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 


Our goal as an education institution is to help each student grow and develop to his or her full potential.  It is the work of students, parents, teachers and others involved with the education of the students at Meridian Middle School to help each person become more responsible for his/her behavior.  We want each child to have the freedom of activity and expression necessary to explore and learn in ways best suited for him or her as an individual.  At the same time, we understand that each inidvidiual’s freedom stops abruptly at the point when it infringes on the rights and freedoms of others.

 

 We feel it is grossly unfair and totally intolerable for the behavior of one student to interfere with the right of others; whether they are students, teachers, parents, or guests at our school.

 

We are deeply concerned about the right of each student to get the best education possible while a student at Meridian Middle School   As a result, we have established some basic general rules to govern behavior and also some specific rules, which will allow for the most efficient use of the time in our school day for educational purposes.  We expect everyone attending Meridian Middle School to follow these rules.

 

GENERAL RULES
 
 

 

 


  • Respect the rights, feelings and property of others.

(Examples: No fighting, putting others down, bullying or stealing)

  • Respect the school building, grounds, facilities, environment and those who maintain them.  (Examples: No writing on walls, desks, etc.  No throwing balls or objects in the building)
  • Be responsible for your actions at all times.  Make good decisions. (Examples: Be on time to class.  Work up to your full potential.)
  • Obey the law, school policy and our school rules. (Examples: Be courteous to others at all times.)
  • Observe safety practices at all times. (Examples:  Walk in the halls, no throwing of objects in or around the building.)
  • Respect areas and times established for specific activities. (Examples: Keep your lunchroom neat, display appropriate behavior during assemblies, etc.)