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I N D I A N O L A M I D D L E S C H O O L 2007 - 2008 Mrs. Fillio



























I N D I A N O L A
M I D D L E S C H O O L
2007 - 2008

Mrs. Fillio
PRINCIPAL
Mr. OMeara
VICE -PRINCIPAL
403 South 15
th
Street
Indianola, Iowa
50125
515-961-9530
FAX: 961-9535
www.indianola.k12.ia.us





Name: _________________________


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Welcome Middle School Students

The administration and staff of Indianola Middle School
look forward to working with each of you and your
parents during the 2007-2008 school year to provide you
the best education possible in a positive and caring
environment. We believe that your middle school years
can be the most fun and challenging phase of your
educational life.

These three years are filled with challenges and new
experiences. We invite you to be involved in the
educational process. We hope you become an active
participant in your education in and outside the
classroom. Your teachers are here to help guide your
learning. We encourage you to put forth the effort needed
to be successful. If you actively participate in class and
complete your homework, we know you will succeed.

The information included in this handbook is provided to
help you be successful. Please read it carefully.


Sincerely,

Peggy A. Fillio


Michael OMeara
Principal


Assistant Principal



FOREWORD: This handbook has been developed for Indianola
Middle School students and their parents/guardians. Every effort
has been made to summarize school policies and regulations to
provide a basic understanding of the staff expectations for
students attending Indianola Middle School. Students will be
held accountable for knowing the handbooks content. More
detailed regulations can be found in the School Board Policy
manuals located in the principals offices or the Media Center.
The policies printed in this document are subject to change, due
to the continuous review and revision of Board policies. The
handbook is approved annually by the Indianola School Board.












Office Directory

Main Office


961-9530
Attendance Secretary

961-9530 x416
Principal, Mrs. Fillio

961-9530 x401
Assistant Principal, Mr. OMeara
961-9530 x404
Athletic Director, Mr. OMeara
961-9530 x404

Guidance Counselors
6
th
Counselor Mrs. Cooper
961-9530 x411
7
th
Counselor Ms. Hannam
961-9530 x415
8
th
Counselor Mrs. Chaplin
961-9530 x412





































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Grade Level Teaming

Teaming is a common group of teachers, teaching a
common group of students, during common instructional
time. The purpose for having teams is so that the
teachers better meet the needs of their students and
parents.

At each grade level, core teachers are divided into teams.
You will be assigned to one team for your core subjects
(language arts, social studies, science and math).

Each team of teachers meets together daily. This allows
them time to communicate more effectively with each
other, allowing them to better meet the needs of the
students on that team. Communication with home also
improves with the teaming concept. Parents can share
information with one teaching team mem ber, and ask that
teacher to share with the team.

As a rule, cross teaming of classes is not allowed.
Students are randomly assigned to teams, with attention
being given to a balance of ethnicity and sex. Requests
for placement on a particular team must be submitted
in writing by May 1. The request must include
reasons or special circumstances supporting the
request.

All students will be given a class schedule indicating
courses, teachers, and room assignments. All schedule
changes are handled through the counselor or the
principal. Classes will be scheduled on the basis of an
eight period day, but core class time periods may be
flexed as needed by teaching teams.


















Parent-Teacher Conferences

Ref. School Board Policy 505.2
The conference schedule for the 2006 -07 school year is:

Fall Conferences

November 5
th


2:00-8:00
November 8
th


2:00-8:00

Spring Conferences

February 11
th

2:00-8:00
February 14
th


2:00-8:00

It is important that all parents and students take
advantage of this time to share with teachers. Students
are encouraged to help lead their conference, by
attending with their parent or guardian and helping their
teachers share information about their class work.
Some teams have student-lead conferences, which
require a student to be in attendance to direct
conferences. The team of teachers will contact the
parents to notify them of student-lead conferences.

Progress Reports:



Ref. School Board Policy 505.2
The middle school year is divided into four quarters.
Grades are issued at the end of each quarter. Midterm
reports will be issued at the midpoint of each quarter for
all students. Report cards are issued every nine 9 weeks
so that your parents/guardians may be informed of the
quality of your schoolwork.
Please check the weekly newsletter and/or Channel 12
for the dates to expect your child to bring grades home.
Mid-term reports and report cards are sent home with
students. The end of the year report card is mailed.

Honor Roll:
Students demonstrating academic achievement or
improvement are recognized quarterly on the IMS Honor
Roll. A students quarterly grade point average qualifies
them for an academic award. (Gold 4.0, Silver 3.5-
3.99, Bronze 3.0 3.49). Students showing
improvement from the previous quarter are awarded an
On A Roll certificate. (.5 GPA increase)








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Required Classes

Eighth Grade
Language Arts (2 periods)
Social Studies
Algebra/Math
Science
Family Consumer Science (9 weeks)
Computers (9 weeks)
Industrial Technology (9 weeks)
Physical Education (alternate days)
Health (9 weeks)


Seventh Grade
Language Arts (2 periods)
Social Studies
Pre-Algebra/Math
Science
Physical Education (alternate days)
Industrial Technology (9 weeks)
Art (9 weeks)
Computers (9 weeks)
Family Consumer Science (9 weeks)

Sixth Grade
Language Arts (2 periods)
Math
Social Studies
Science
Computers (Alt. days)
Music (Alt. days)
Physical Education (Alt. days)
Art (Alt. days)
Health (Alt. days )

















Daily Time Schedules:


6
th
Grade:
Homeroom
8:10 8:28


Period 1 /2
8:32 9:15

9:19 10:03

Period 3
10:07 10:51
Lunch
10:54 11:24
Period 4
11:26 12:10

Period 5 /6
12:14 12:58

1:02 1:46

Period 7
1:50 2:33

Period 8
2:37 3:20
_____________________________________________
7
th
Grade:
Homeroom
8:10 8:28

Period 1 /2
8:32 9:15

9:19 10:03

Period 3/4
10:07 10:51




10:55 11:38

Period 5
11:42 12:25
Lunch
12:29 12:59
Period 6
1:02 1:46

Period 7/8
1:50 2:33




2:37 3:20
_____________________________________________
8
th
Grade:
Homeroom
8:10 8:28

Period 1
8:32 9:15

Period 2
9:19 10:03

Period 3/4
10:07 10:51




10:55 - 11:38

Lunch
11:42 - 12:12

Period 5 /6
12:16 - 12:59
1:02 1:46

Period 7/8
1:50 2:33




2:37 3:20



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Important Information
Late Work Policy:

Homework is a necessary part of the educational
program. In order for students to be prepared for the
next days class, homework needs to be completed on
time.

1. Students will turn in all assigned work on due date.
All work must be completed. Not completing an
assignment is not an option.

2. A minimum of 15% will be deducted for any late
assignment.

3. Students not completing assigned work will be
required to stay after school that afternoon to complete
the assignment. These students will call their parents
from the class to let them know they will be staying after
school. (If a student has late