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1 Rev. Henry E. Baker, Sr. Intermediate School Guidelines for Success 2016 – 2017
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Rev. Henry E. Baker, Sr. Intermediate School
Guidelines for Success 2016 – 2017
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Welcome Bulldogs to the 2016-2017 school year at Baker Intermediate School! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Baker Intermediate Family. The faculty and staff at Baker Intermediate look forward to serving you this year. We hope that this will be a year where you will build positive relationships with your child’s teachers, as we work as a team to provide a quality education for your child. Please feel free to contact us at any time. We appreciate all of our Baker families and invite you to take an active role in PTO, school events, and school committees. At BIS, we have an extensive volunteer program if you are interested in serving in that capacity.
We are looking forward to a year filled with active learning for our children. All students will receive a student planner to assist them with organizing daily, weekly and long term assignments. The planner also serves as a two-way communication between you and your child’s teachers. Please review your child’s planner with them every day. In addition, I ask that you:
require your child to read independently for at least twenty minutes daily.
practice and review basic math facts daily because many of our students struggle with these skills
monitor your child’s homework nightly and please establish your family procedures that will ensure
that homework and vital information is returned in a timely manner.
We appreciate your support with this initiative. Communication and cooperation from everyone is needed to ensure a safe learning environment for our students. If you need to speak to your child’s teacher, please call the school at 859-745-5190 at any time and leave a message. We also encourage all parents to have at least one parent conference each year.
Working together, we will reach our collective goal which is your child’s academic success and personal growth.
Sincerely, Josh Mounts Principal
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Together we stand to believe, inspire, and succeed.
The mission of Baker Intermediate is to provide a safe environment that nurtures the potential of all students, inspires academic excellence, and strives for student success.
We promote an environment where students feel safe, secure, and supported.
We will set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students.
We welcome parent and community involvement. We will foster a culture of acceptance. We will develop knowledgeable and responsible citizens who positively
contribute to society in the 21st Century.
The Baker Belief: Believe Inspire Succeed
Blue and White
Bulldogs
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Baker Intermediate School Fifth Grade Staff Directory
Team Believe Teacher Subjects Email Amanda Clark Math & Science [email protected] Katie Decker Language Arts & Social Studies [email protected] Brian Helton Collaboration [email protected] Rachel Music Language Arts & Social Studies [email protected] Liza Thomas Math & Science [email protected]
Team Dream Teacher Subjects Email Betty Anes Math & Science [email protected] Lacey Branham Language Arts & Social Studies [email protected] Alexis Goforth Math & Science [email protected] Kristina Ritter Math & Science [email protected] Angela Taulbee Language Arts & Social Studies [email protected] Brittany Thomas Language Arts & Social Studies [email protected] Aaron Lawson Collaboration [email protected]
Team Imagine Teacher Subjects Email Autum Byers Math & Science [email protected] Candy Craig Language Arts & Social Studies [email protected] Julie Hale Language Arts & Social Studies [email protected] Ashley Madison Language Arts & Social Studies [email protected] Stacey Moore Math & Science [email protected] Brooke Rannells Collaboration [email protected] Steve Smith Math & Science [email protected]
Team Inspire Teacher Subjects Email Lindsay Caudill FMD [email protected] Heather Crowl Reading Interventionist [email protected] Zach Ernst Health & Physical Education [email protected] Janice Godlaski Math Interventionist [email protected] Matthew Leedy Band & General Music [email protected] Neal Miller PASS [email protected] Stephanie Puckett Chorus & General Music [email protected] Nicola Rohr Orchestra [email protected] Jessica Scolf Art [email protected] Mike Hamilton Technology [email protected]
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Baker Intermediate School Sixth Grade Staff Directory
Team Achieve Teacher Subjects Email Lisa Antoniou Science [email protected] Katie Berner Language Arts [email protected] Alison Lipscomb Math [email protected] Terri Puckett Language Arts & Social Studies [email protected] Kari Thacker Collaboration [email protected]
Team Excel Teacher Subjects Email Kristy Blackwell Language Arts [email protected] Bob Howard Collaboration [email protected] Stephanie Reginek Math & Science [email protected] Kara O’Rourke Math [email protected] Jessica Pedigo Writing/SS [email protected]
Team Succeed Teacher Subjects Email Carrie Campbell Language Arts [email protected] Chelsea Cummings Math [email protected] Sarah Dreisbach Collaboration [email protected] Ian Ferrell Language Arts [email protected] Kristen Toler Science [email protected] Tracey Kindred Writing/SS [email protected] Renee Ware Math [email protected]
Team Inspire Teacher Subjects Email Lindsay Caudill FMD [email protected] Heather Crowl Reading Interventionist [email protected] Zach Ernst Health & Physical Education [email protected] Janice Godlaski Math Interventionist [email protected] Matthew Leedy Band & General Music [email protected] Neal Miller PASS [email protected] Stephanie Puckett Chorus & General Music [email protected] Nicola Rohr Orchestra [email protected] Jessica Scolf Art [email protected] Mike Hamilton Technology [email protected]
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Baker Intermediate School
Office & Staff Directory
Teacher Subjects Email Sophie Ballard Cafeteria Staff [email protected] Tammy Barnes Cafeteria Staff [email protected] Tracy Bates Librarian Assistant [email protected] Pam Borders Cafeteria Staff [email protected] Deb Condley Librarian [email protected] Caroline Cooper FMD Assistant [email protected] Emily Daniels Counselor (5th grade) [email protected] Heidi Hoskins Cafeteria Staff [email protected] Sherida Jacobs Secretary [email protected] Susan Jacobs Assistant Principal [email protected] Heather Johnson FMD Assistant [email protected] Joyce Johnson Receptionist [email protected] Steve Johnson Custodian [email protected] Lisa Jordan Instructional Assistant [email protected] Stanley Marcum Cafeteria Staff [email protected] Tanna McCord FMD Assistant [email protected] Abby McCormick Special Education Facilitator [email protected] Rick Mitchell Family Resource Coordinator [email protected] Josh Mounts Principal [email protected] Linda Mullins Instructional Assistant [email protected] Muriell Mullins Custodian [email protected] Yadira Nieves English Language Translator [email protected] Dana Slone Custodian [email protected] Betsy Spengler Attendance Clerk [email protected] Larry.Spengler Custodian [email protected] Diana Spicer Cafeteria Manager [email protected] Harvie Spry Lead Custodian [email protected] Natalie Thomas Instructional Assistant [email protected] Cathy Towles Cafeteria Staff [email protected] Jackie Watkins Cafeteria Staff [email protected] Cindy Whiteside Counselor (6th grade) [email protected]
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Baker Intermediate School Get Involved
Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) Joining the PTO is a great way to get involved at your child’s school. PTO membership is free and may be obtained at any point in the school year. Contact any of the following if you have further questions:
Jama Marcum (PTO President) [email protected] Mary Hackworth (Vice President) [email protected] Lori Thomas (Secretary) [email protected]
School Based Decision Making Council (SBDM)
SBDM meetings take place the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the BIS Library. Teacher Representatives Carrie Campbell [email protected] Liza Thomas [email protected] Renee Ware [email protected] Parent Representatives Yadira Nieves [email protected] Lori Thomas [email protected]
Volunteers
Baker Intermediate welcomes volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Rick Mitchell, Baker’s Family Resource Center Coordinator for the necessary background form and additional information. Rick Mitchell (859) 745-5190 [email protected]
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Baker Intermediate School Supply Lists and Fees
Fifth Grade Supply List
1 backpack 1 binder (1 inch – with interior pockets) 1 pencil box/pouch for organizing supplies 1 binder (1 ½ inch – MATH) 1 pkg. tab dividers (only need 3 – MATH) 2 spiral notebooks (red & blue) 24 No. 2 pencils – restock EVERY NINE WEEKS 2 highlighters 3 composition notebooks (ELA, Writing Journal, SS) 1 pkg. 24 crayons 1 pkg. colored pencils 1 pkg. red pens 2 pack Expo markers 1 small hand-held sharpener 2 rolls of paper towels 4 pkg. loose-leaf notebook paper 1 glue bottle or pkg. glue sticks 1 pkg. cap erasers 2 boxes of Kleenex 1 container of Clorox wipes 1 bottle hand sanitizer Wish List Items: Post-It Notes “Trinkets” for rewards
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Sixth Grade Supply List
Accordion Folder (either a binder with accordion folder section or sturdy accordion folder)
Pencils (mechanical preferred – will need to be restocked throughout the school year)
Extra lead for mechanical pencils (will need to be restocked throughout the school year)
Cap erasers (will need to be restocked throughout the school year)
3 packages of loose leaf paper
3 composition notebooks
2 graph paper notebooks (composition, spiral, or tablet graph paper notebooks)
1 two pocket plastic folder
4 highlighters (each one a different color)
1 box of 24 count crayons
1 package of colored pencils
1 hand held pencil sharpener
2 bottles of glue (no glue sticks)
Pencil pouch (if not included in binder/accordion folder)
1 container of Clorox wipes
1 roll of paper towels
3 boxes of tissues
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
Wish List Items:
Construction paper
Dry erase markers
Scissors
Extra glue
Pack of metal ring clips
Gallon size Ziploc bags
“Trinkets” for rewards
Any extras of items above on supply list
Instructional Fees for the 2016-2017 School Year
All students at Henry E. Baker, Sr. Intermediate School will be charged a fee for instructional supplies. These fees help purchase student consumable instructional resources for Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science and Related Arts classes. The fees for students are $40.00 per student. Checks can be made payable to Henry E. Baker, Sr. Intermediate School.
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Baker Intermediate School
General Information
Accelerated Classes Baker Intermediate School offers accelerated academic classes for students who desire a challenging curriculum. These classes are open to any incoming or current Baker Intermediate student who meets the accelerated criteria. Placement for accelerated classes will be determined through an analysis of the student’s academic data. Data will include, but not be limited to IQ, MAP scores, KPREP scores, and overall academic achievement. Henry E. Baker Intermediate School’s accelerated classes are based on three fundamental differences from
the research that distinguishes the accelerated learner from more typical learners.
- The student’s capacity to learn at a faster rates
- The student’s capacity to find, solve, and act on problems more readily
- The student’s capacity to manipulate abstract ideas and make connections more readily
Specifically, parents and students can expect the following curriculum principles in accelerated classes:
- Appropriateness for accelerated learners defined by a curriculum based on assessment of abilities,
interests, needs, and learning styles of accelerated learners
- Provisions for some type(s) of self-directed learning
- Provision for exposure to complexity of thought
- Provisions for transfer of learning to other areas of knowledge and new situations
- Appropriate time span for learning activities that is consistent with characteristics of accelerated
learner for shorter/longer time periods
- Accelerated/advanced pacing of content to include provisions of quickness and aptness of
accelerated students to master new material
- Provision for a sophisticated level of learning experiences that requires learners to strive for
understanding.
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STUDENT SELECTION & PLACEMENT
The Student Placement Committee will meet to review each student’s data and information. Student placement for accelerated classes will be determined through an analysis of the student’s academic data in each content area (Math, Reading, Science, & Social Studies).
Data will include, but not be limited to IQ, MAP scores, KPREP scores, Guided Reading levels, GPA, and overall academic achievement.
Students will be placed in accelerated classes based on their strengths in each content area compared to their peers’ academic data. Accelerated classes will be offered for the following subject areas reading, math, science, and social studies.
Curriculum
Curriculum will align to state content standards. Teachers will create an accelerated class syllabus for each content area. These syllabi will be provided to parents and students at the beginning of the school year.
EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF STUDENTS IN THE ACCELERATED CLASSES
Exhibit high academic performance in a curriculum offered at an accelerated pace where
homework, independent study projects/research, and active learning are required of all accelerated
students.
Maintain a “Distinguished” or a minimum of “Proficient” on all K-PREP assessments
Maintain all A’s and B’s on mid-terms and report cards within the specific accelerated class(es).
Complete all assignments and projects in the time allotted at a Distinguished level
Use technology in their learning experiences.
Display acceptable behavior and citizenship. Discipline will be monitored by administration.
Complete 10 hours of school or community service work during the school year.
Fifth Grade Accelerated students must complete a school service project.
Sixth Grade Accelerated students must complete a community service project
REMOVAL
Students who are not meeting the academic and behavioral expectations of the accelerated classes will be subject to removal. In the case of removal, the student and parents/guardian will be notified of the change in student placement by counselors and the administration.
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Attendance Baker Intermediate School is a huge advocate of great attendance. We realize there are things that cannot be avoided to cause students to be absent, but we want our families and students to make education the priority and make a commitment to be at school without fail the majority of the time. Our goal is for each child to miss no more than three days of school for the year. Doctor appointments, vacations, etc. should not be scheduled during school hours. A child’s attendance at school is crucial to their success. There is a direct relationship between poor attendance and lack of achievement. Students with good attendance generally achieve better grades, enjoy school more and have fewer discipline problems. If your child must be absent from school, they have three days after the student returns to turn in a note in order for it to be excused. Parents/guardians must write an explanation letter each time the student is absent. Students are responsible for turning in their notes to their homeroom teacher first thing each morning. After six parent notes verifying illness or reason, future absences will be unexcused unless a note is obtained from a doctor verifying treatment. A student is tardy if they arrive later than 7:30 AM. Please reference the Student Handbook for additional information about tardies and absences. We recommend all of our Baker parents/guardians sign up for Parent Portal for immediate access and to stay up-to-date on their child’s attendance. Baker students strive for perfection. Perfect is Perfect - No Absences & No Tardies. Questions about tardies or absences may be directed to our attendance clerk, Mrs. Spengler. Betsy Spengler (859)745-5190 [email protected]
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Baker Intermediate School Cell Phone Policy
All students who have cell phones in their possession are to place them in the OFF position upon arriving to school. If a student has a cell phone out during the day on campus without permission, the cell phone is to be taken by the staff member. The cell phone will be labeled with the date, time, student’s name, and staff member’s name and then brought to the office. It is to be given to Principal, Assistant Principal, or Secretary to be placed in a locked box for safekeeping.
If this is the student’s FIRST offense, the cell phone will be kept and returned to the STUDENT at the
end of the day.
If this is the student’s SECOND offense, the cell phone will be returned to the STUDENT’S
PARENT/GUARDIAN at the end of the day.
If this is the student’s THIRD offense, the cell phone will be returned to the STUDENT’S
PARENT/GUARDIAN one week from the day it was taken AND the student will receive consequences
for that offense.
If there is another incident with the same student regarding inappropriate cell phone possession/usage, the Administration will decide upon the reasonable consequences. Cell phones may be utilized in classroom for educational purposes only, with each teacher setting his/her own parameters.
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Clubs & Sponsors
Academic Team (6th Grade) Alexis Goforth Academic Team (5th Grade) Steve Smith Art Club Jessica Scolf BETA Club Chelsea Cummings and Terri Puckett Intramurals Zach Ernst Junior Civitan Autum Byers & Karen Woods Odyssey of the Mind Heather Crowl Real Man Club Rick Mitchell Sole Sister Club Julie Hale, Kara O’Rourke, Rachel Music, & Stephanie Reginek Science Club Stephanie Reginek Yearbook Club Julie Hale
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Communication
There are a variety of ways you can “stay in the loop” on your child’s progress and all the happenings at Baker Intermediate School! Weekly Newsletters: Submit your email to your child’s teachers to receive electronic weekly emails to stay informed. Below are the Communication Coordinators for each team.
- Team Believe: Rachel Music [email protected]
- Team Dream: Brittany Thomas [email protected]
- Team Imagine: Candy Craig [email protected]
- Team Achieve: Katie Berner [email protected]
- Team Excel: Kristy O’Rourke [email protected]
- Team Succeed: Sarah Dreisbach [email protected]
Phone: If you have questions or need assistance, Baker Intermediate staff can be reached at (859) 745-5190. If your phone number changes throughout the school year, notify the front office. You will receive School Messenger calls periodically throughout the school year with important information and events. Social Media: Find us on Facebook at “Henry E Baker Intermediate”. Remind 101 Texts: Sign up for your child’s Team’s Remind 101 to get all of the latest information sent to your phone in a text. Website: Visit our school’s website at: http://clark.kyschools.us/Middle/Baker/ Parent Conference: Parents are encouraged to have at least one parent conference per year. Parent conferences can be scheduled by calling the BIS Guidance Office at (859) 745-5190. Parent Portal: Parent Portal gives parents and guardians access to children’s grades, transcript, schedule, attendance and assignments. The front office staff will be glad to assist you if it is your first time setting up an account.
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Counseling Department
Our school counselors are Emily Daniels and Cindy Whiteside. Students will be assigned one counselor who will stay with them during their time at Baker Intermediate. The counselor’s role is to help all students fully develop their academic, career, personal, and social abilities. The Baker counselors can help develop positive attitudes among students toward self, family, and community. Through classroom guidance lessons, individual sessions, and/or group sessions the counseling program may include helping students:
Develop communication and interpersonal skills needed to relate well to others.
Make healthy decisions, resolving conflicts, and respecting others.
Explore career goals, creating positive attitudes toward life-long learning and the world of work
Develop personal awareness, encouraging appreciation of their unique qualities and growth
personally and socially.
Young adolescents benefit most from a team effort involving Baker Intermediate staff, parents, students and community involvement. We look forward to working collaboratively to identify and remove barriers that may impede student achievement. Please contact the guidance department if/when you would like to meet and discuss a student of concern. If you would like to request the attendance of a student’s counselor during a parent/teacher conference, please contact the guidance secretary regarding availability for the meeting.
Library
The goal of the Baker Library is to provide a program that shapes our students for the 21st century and encourages a love of reading. The library works with classroom teachers to incorporate Project-Based Learning and Literacy Design Collaboratives. The library provides a well-rounded collection of books both in print and eBooks that support the curriculum and for personal enjoyment. We do hope the BIS Library Media Center is one of Bakers students’ favorite places to visit.
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Baker Intermediate School Dress Code
The Henry E. Baker, Sr. Intermediate faculty and staff believe that it is important for students to dress appropriately when coming to school. All Baker Intermediate School students are expected to be in compliance with all guidelines of the school dress code. The principal, under special circumstances, may grant temporary waivers.
No clothing with obscene, suggestive, disrespectful decal-type patches, emblems, slogans or words,
as deemed by administration, may be worn. Clothing that promotes tobacco products, alcohol, or
drugs will not be permitted.
Shorts and skirts should extend beyond the fingertips when one’s arms are fully extended and
placed by their side.
Hats, sunglasses, bandannas, gloves, hair rollers, head phones/ear buds, and earmuffs are not to be
worn in the school building. These items are to be stored in the locker during the school day.
Pants must be worn at the waistline and must be free of all rips, holes, tears, or frays.
Midriff tops, cropped tees, halter tops and shirts that do not extend completely to the lower
garment are not conventional school clothing and are not allowed. (If hands are raised above the
head, skin cannot be seen).
Sleeveless shirts, cut-away shirts, tank tops, mesh tops, spaghetti strap blouses of any width or
undershirts are not allowed unless worn over or under acceptable shirts. No shirt or blouse that
exposes cleavage is allowed.
Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times (no house shoes). All footwear must have a back strap
or an enclosed heel. Heels must be of reasonable height. No flip-flops or wheels.
Clothing and accessories that could be harmful, or dangerous, to self or others are not allowed (i.e.
slap bracelets or chains). This also includes chains attached to the body or articles of clothing, dog
collars, and stud piercings.
Pajamas are not allowed.
No visible body piercing is allowed. Earrings in the ears are allowed. Hair color must be natural
shades.
Book bags, backpacks, string bags, pouches, backpack purses, fanny packs, etc., are to be stored in
the locker during the school day. Regular sized purses are allowed in the classroom.
ID badge must be with the student at all times, but does not need to be displayed.
Students who are not in dress code will be provided appropriate clothing from the Family Resource Center
for the day.
EXEMPTIONS
If a teacher is conducting a special class activity that requires special attire, the staff member will seek prior
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approval from the administration and contact the parents in writing in advance about the event and type of clothing required. ENFORCEMENT Homeroom Sweep - It will be the responsibility of each homeroom teacher to determine whether a student is dressed appropriately before the day begins.
Students will be expected to be dressed according to code on the first day of school.
Students will be expected to be dressed according to code for the entire school day.
New students will be expected to be in compliance on their second day of school.
CONSEQUENCES
First Infraction - Parents are called to bring appropriate clothing or pick up their child. Students may be
given "loaner clothing" from the Youth Service Center.
Second Infraction – Letter or phone call home to parents by administration or Family Resource Center
Coordinator.
Third Infraction – Detention and/or other consequences as school authorities see fit.
PARENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILDREN’S VIOLATIONS
KRS 159.180 (4434-17) Every parent, guardian, or custodian of a child residing in any school district in this state is legally responsible for any violation of KRS 159.010To KRS 159.170 or KRS 339.040 by the child.
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Baker Intermediate School School Wide Discipline Plan
The Baker Intermediate School faculty and staff believe in a positive and proactive approach to behavior management. We have developed several venues to recognize positive student interactions and behaviors.
Bulldog Pride Cards The Bulldog Pride Cards are to be used as positive reinforcement for good behavior school wide. Teachers are asked to enhance their interactions with students by finding three positive behaviors for each negative behavior exhibited by the student.
The student will be given a card by a staff member when they have been “caught being good.” These cards will be three-ply cards. One card will be given to the student’s team leader, one card will be given to the principal or assistant principal, and one card will be kept by the student.
Students will receive a prize from the administration upon receiving a card, as well as be entered into a weekly drawing for a larger prize. Drawings will be conducted weekly by the administration. Students will receive a voucher or gift certificate, and the teacher who wrote the Bulldog Pride Card will also receive a voucher or gift certificate.
Good News Post Cards Good News Postcards will be used to send home information regarding specific student behavior. Students who mastered a difficult concept, students who have shown behavioral improvement, or students who went above and beyond should receive one. These are only examples, and teachers should send home a Good News Postcard at any time they deem one necessary. Students who receive a Good News Postcard will be allowed entry into one athletic event for free.
Bulldog Pride
Student Name
Was caught by Living up to the Baker Belief
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BIS Café Passes
Like the Bulldog Pride Cards, Café Passes are to be used as positive reinforcement for good behavior school wide. A student who receives a Café Pass can select a friend from the same lunch and eat with them out at a picnic table outside or at a high-top table in the cafeteria. Students and their friend also get to bypass the lunch line. Both students must have their ID badge to go to the front of the line. To claim their reward, students simply give their Café Pass to a supervising adult in the cafeteria.
Academic Reward Cards The Academic Reward Card system is a method to recognize students for demonstrating excellence in academics. Principal’s List and Honor Roll Cards are valid for a nine-week period.
Principal’s List Reward Cards: Students with all A’s.
Students who earn all A’s will receive various rewards for displaying academic excellence.
Honor Roll Cards: Students with all A’s and B’s. Students who earn all A’s and B’s will receive various rewards for displaying stellar academic.
Baker Café Pass
Congratulations! You have earned a BIS Café Pass! Select a friend at lunch, go to the front of the lunch line, and enjoy your lunch outside at one of the picnic tables. Present this Café Pass to an adult in the cafeteria. Student: ___________________________ Date: ______________________________
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Baker Intermediate School School Wide Discipline Plan
All teams will utilize the mark system as documentation. A tiered approach will be used for accumulation of marks. Teams will monitor marks throughout the week, and assign the appropriate consequence using the tiered system outlined below. Teams will call parents directly, email, or mail home all consequence notices, regardless of the consequence. Students who accumulate 5-7 marks within a one-week period (Monday to Friday) will be given one of the following consequences:
o Walk & Talk detention o 30 minute detention o 30 minute team level restitution
Students who accumulate 8-12 marks within a one-week period (Monday to Friday) will be given one of the following consequences:
o One hour after school detention o One hour team restitution o Team isolation
Students who accumulate 13 + marks with a one-week period (Monday to Friday) will be given one of the following consequences:
o All day team isolation or isolation in another grade level classroom. o Office Referral
If a student has displayed chronic misbehavior, the team will refer the student to the STAT team. Students who miss or skip after school detention will be given all day team isolation for the first occurrence. The second occurrence will result in an office referral.
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Definition of Marks Cheating (2 marks)
Student’s independent work is produced with aid from a peer or non-staff adult without expressed
permission from teacher
Student plagiarizes work by not giving appropriate credit to outside sources
Student intentionally aids another student in completing an independent task, assignment, or
assessment
Disruptive Behavior (2 marks)
Student’s behavior disrupts the flow of classroom instruction. o Student’s behavior disrupts
classroom activity.
Student’s behavior requires intervention of an adult regardless of location.
Disrespect/Defiance Behavior to Adult or Disrespect to Peer (2 marks)
Student uses an inappropriate response to adult request. Student makes a comment or statement
that is insulting to adult or peer.
Student does not respond to adult requests to perform an action first time asked.
Student takes or damages property that is not their own.
Tardy (1 mark)
Student is not in assigned area in the classroom when the tardy bell rings, or if on alternate
schedule, at the designated time.
Off-Task Behavior (1 mark)
Student is not performing task, activity, assignment, or assessment as directed by adult, but is not
disrupting the flow of instruction or activity.
This includes, but not limited to, not coming to class prepared with materials, sleeping in class,
engaged in conversation with another student that is not pertaining to class.
Candy/Food/Drink/Gum (1 mark)
Student possesses and/or uses candy, food, drink, or gum in classroom, including food removed
from cafeteria, without adult permission. A doctor’s note is required for water bottles to be in
class.
Classroom Specific Rule (1 mark)
Student breaks a rule specific to a particular classroom. Classroom rule is posted and reviewed
with students through CHAMPS.
A student action may only fall into one category. An action may not be given additional marks
beyond those listed. A teacher or team may not change mark values.
A student action may only fall into one category. An action may not be given additional marks beyond those listed. A teacher or team may not change mark values.
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Baker Intermediate School Transportation
Bus Expectations Baker students will be held to a very high standard on the bus. Students are expected to following all rules and expectations of their bus drivers and monitors on the bus. Students are expected to sit the entire time they are on the bus in the following manner:
Back to Back Bottom to Bottom Feet on the Floor
Additional information about bus expectations can be found in detail in the online Student Handbook found at http://clark.kyschools.us, or you can call the Bus Garage at (859) 744-5620.
Car Loop Procedures In order to provide a safe environment at dismissal, we have devised an efficient procedure to dismiss our car riders. Please see the diagram for a visual representation on the next page of the car loop, and where to enter and exit. The car loop goes from a double lane back into a single lane in the student unloading zone; therefore, please refrain from passing the car in front of you at any time. The car loop is the only designated place to drop off or pick up car riders. Please do not park along MLK Jr Drive at any time. When you enter the car loop, pull all the way up to the yellow zone. Students will be instructed to enter/exit cars only in this area. Please encourage them to follow our procedures to keep them safe. Student’s numbers will be called out. Place your hanging tag with your student’s number on your rear view mirror so it is highly visible and the process can move in an efficient manner. If you lose your number or want an extra tag, you can acquire a new one at a cost of $5.00 from the front office any day before noon. When you exit the car loop, remember it is a LEFT turn only exit onto MLK Jr Dr. The only right turn allowed, is with a special pass for Strode Station parents. With everyone’s cooperation, our dismissal procedures will be safe and efficient.
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Car Loop Map
Transportation Changes Any time a student’s mode of transportation for dismissal will be different than normal, the office must receive a letter signed by the parent/guardian before NOON of the requested day. This will allow the school enough time to fulfill the request, and make sure students arrive home safely. Phone requests will not be accepted. Signed letters may be sent in a child’s book bag, brought in by the parent/guardian, or faxed. Please honor this system.
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Baker Intermediate School Index
Table of Contents Page(s) Accelerated Classes 10-11 Attendance 12 Baker Staff Beliefs 3 Bus Expectations 23 Car Loop Procedures 23 Car Loop Map 24 Cell Phone Policy 13 Clubs and Sponsors 14 Communication 15 Counseling Department 16 Cover Page 1 Discipline Procedures 19-22 Dress Code 17-18 Fees 9 General Information 10-14 Letter from the Principal 2 Library 16 Mascot 3 Mission Statement 3 Parent Portal 13 PTO 7 SBDM 7 School Colors 3 Staff Directory – Fifth Grade 4 Staff Directory – Sixth Grade 5 Staff Directory – Staff & Office 6 Student Motto 3 Supply List – Fifth Grade 8 Supply List – Sixth Grade 9 Transportation Changes 24 Transportation 23 Vision Statement 3 Volunteers 7
