Assemblies are held throughout the school year. Programs are carefully planned and may serve (1) as an extension of our curriculum; (2) as a source of information on topics and issues affecting our society; (3) as a vehicle by which our students can demonstrate their talents; (4) as a source of entertainment and recreation.

All students are issued an assignment book at the beginning of the school year. Their assignment book is to be used for (1) writing down homework assignments; (2) writing down upcoming tests; and (3) as a hall pass. All students who are in the corridors or lavatories during the school day must have their assignment book signed by a teacher and/or administrator. If the assignment book is lost or destroyed, students will be required to purchase a replacement book from the office.

Parkside and Brookhaven students are not permitted to ride bicycles to school because of the dangerous roads. Students who reside in Aston are permitted to ride bikes to school. Bicycles are to be parked in the bicycle rack at the side of the school building by the faculty parking lot. Bicycles must be locked. Students are not permitted to bring scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, rollerblades or dirt bikes to school. Skateboards may be stored in the guidance office. Students are NOT permitted to ride skateboards on district property.

Students are not permitted to use backpacks throughout the school day. Students will have access to their lockers at scheduled times throughout the day to drop off and pick up materials. The use of drawstring bags is permitted. The Northley Staff will spend time to review with the students the appropriate items to include in the bag. Cell phones are not permitted in the bag.

Parents may deposit money into a debit account for students to use for purchasing food at lunch. This account eliminates the need for students to carry cash. The office does not lend money.  Parents may access the “My School Bucks” account online and see what the student has purchased. Students owing money will not be allowed to charge until they have paid their balance. However, they will also be provided a sandwich and drink for that day.

Northley Middle School PTL occasionally sponsors dances for Northley students. Students who attend other schools may NOT attend Northley dances. Before purchasing a ticket, students and their parents must review Northley dance rules and sign a permission slip. All school rules and regulations normally applied during school hours will be in effect that evening.

Students must be present at school (or on a school trip) the day of the dance to attend the dance that evening. Students who are suspended (OSS) for the day of the dance, or during that day, may not attend the dance. If you return early from a school trip, you must stay at school the rest of the day.

No early dismissals are to be arranged the day of the dance. Medical emergencies will be handled on an individual basis. Students may not leave prior to the end of the dance and must be picked up by adults or walk home promptly (no later than 15 minutes following the end of the dance). All refunds are at the discretion of the PTL or sponsoring club.

Student articles that need to be dropped off should be brought to the Main Office. The article being dropped off should be clearly labeled with the student’s name and grade. Students should not be called out of class. They should check the office at lunch or in between classes.

Fad items and toy items (such as fidget spinners, water guns, yo-yos, etc.) are not permitted in school. These items may be confiscated and not returned. Any other items deemed unacceptable for school use by students, such as laser pointers, pepper spray, unusually long chains, etc. will be confiscated and only returned to parents. Appropriate disciplinary action will follow the confiscation of item or items.

Grade level teams or individual teachers may sponsor trips throughout the school year. Students are subject to the rules and regulations imposed by the teacher or administrator for the field trip. District and school policies still apply while on the field trip. Students with failing grades or extensive discipline may be restricted from attending a field trip. Permission slips are required and must be submitted in advance of the trip. Students who do not submit permission slips may be excluded.