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Assembly Programs
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.
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Assignment Books
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.
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Bicycles, Rollerblades, Skateboards, and Scooters
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.
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Book Bags
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 reviewing with the students the appropriate items to include in the bag. Cell phones are not permitted in the bag.
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Cafeteria/Lunch money
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.
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Cyber Students
Any student interested in PDSD Cyber school please contact Chris Gorniok at cgorniok@pdsd.org . Information regarding the program can be found in the cyber section of the website at pdsd.org/cyberacademy.
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Dances
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 returning 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.
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Dropping off articles for students
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.
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Emergency Closing
In the event of inclement weather, the closing of the school will be announced on the district website (www.pdsd.org), on district social media sites, and through an automated district wide phone call. When school is cancelled or dismissed early because of inclement weather conditions, all school events and activities will automatically be cancelled.
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Fad items
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 an item or items.
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Field Trips
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.
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Fire Drills/Evacuation/Lockdown Drills
Fire drills, evacuations, and/or lockdown drills will be held each month in order to empty the building as quickly and orderly as possible. Directions for exiting the building are posted in all rooms. There should be no talking when leaving the building. Students will remain in single file lines and listen to the directions given by the administrator or teacher. Each classroom teacher is responsible for his or her students. During evacuations, lockdowns, and drills their students should not be sending or receiving text messages, phone calls, or any other forms of outside communication. The use of communication devices endangers the safety of the students, staff, and first responders.
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Library
Students may come to the library with a pass when sent by a teacher. A quiet atmosphere must be maintained at all times. Students who disturb others will be asked to leave the library. All books may be borrowed except reference books and teacher reserve books. Books are stamped for two weeks and may be renewed. Report cards will be held for any fine not paid by the end of the marking period. Lost or damaged books will result in a charge as well as a withholding of the student’s report card.
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Lost and Found
Pocketbooks, wallets, jewelry, and other valuables should be turned in to the school office. Textbooks and clothing should be sent to the Lost and Found Box located in the cafeteria. Students who are missing items should check classrooms and the Lost and Found Box frequently. Items left unclaimed may be sent to charitable organizations after an appropriate length of time.
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Textbooks
All books must be covered. The student’s name and current school year are to be written on the front inside cover of each textbook. Disciplinary actions may result if inappropriate language or drawings appear on them. Books will be checked for damage periodically by teachers. Lost or damaged books must be paid for within two weeks. Students will be fined for any damage or writing in any text. Teachers will record the book’s condition when it is assigned to them and check it again when the book is returned.
