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The Polson School day begins at 7:30 A.M., at which time all students are required to be in homeroom. Polson students are dismissed directly from their last period class at 2:10 P.M.
Arrivals
To ensure that all students are supervised before school begins in the morning, we ask that no students be dropped off or enter school grounds before 7:15 A.M. All students and adults must enter through the main entrance or the cafeteria entrance.
Anyone who is not in homeroom by 7:30 A.M. (except for students on busses that may run late) is considered tardy and must report to the guidance office for a pass.
Bus Arrivals
Busses will drop students off at the main entrance. Students should proceed to the cafeteria and remain there until dismissed to their lockers.
Drop Offs
Students being driven to school should be dropped off behind the cafeteria and enter the building through the cafeteria doors. Students who walk or who ride bicycles should enter the school through the main entrance. All students should proceed directly to the cafeteria prior to 7:20 A.M.
Additional Information
Students who arrive after 7:15 A.M. may go directly to their lockers and then to homeroom. Students who are scheduled to meet with teachers prior to 7:15 A.M. should enter the building through the main entrance and report directly to the teacher’s room.
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Dismissal
At dismissal, students should go directly to their lockers and then proceed to
- the bus pick up area in front of the building or;
- the parent pick up area behind the cafeteria or;
- the designated area for after-school activities, extra help, or detention.
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After School Activities
To ensure that each student is appropriately supervised after his or her activity has ended, each student must be picked up at the time the activity ends. Teachers will tell students in advance of club and activity meeting times. Parents are asked to communicate pick up plans with students before the students leave for school. All pickups for after-school activities should be in the front of the building.
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Physical Education
Students are required to change into appropriate clothes and participate in physical education class unless they have a written excuse by a parent or a physician. Students participating on any town or school team are expected to participate in physical education on game/practice days.
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Vacations
The faculty and staff at Polson Middle School believe that time missed from class is irreplaceable. We recognize that, in some instances, family obligations arise requiring absence from school; however, we strongly discourage families from taking vacations during the school year. Loss in continuity in instruction may result in a drop in the student’s performance.
In order that an educational plan may be created to best provide for each student’s educational progress, written notification to the school principal of vacations occurring while school is in session will be required at least two weeks (ten school days) in advance of the planned vacation. Make-up opportunities may be denied in the event that no advance notification of vacation is received by the school. An independent study contract must be completed for each student who will be missing three or more days for a family vacation.
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Grading
Marking System
Grade Specifications are as listed below:
A+
A
A-
B+
B
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97-100
93-96
90-92
87-89
83-86 |
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B-
C+
C
C-
D |
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
65-69 |
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F
P
M
W
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64 or below I Incomplete
Pass
Medical
Withdrawn |
Progress Reports
Progress reports are issued to all students at the midpoint of each trimester or at the halfway point of each related arts rotation.
Report Cards
The primary purpose of the report card is to inform parents of student progress. Report cards are mailed approximately ten school days after the end of each trimester. Trimesters close on the following dates:
1st Trimester December 1
2nd Trimester March 14
3rd Trimester June 18
*These dates are subject to change.
*It is important to note that if a student owes money for lost or damaged books or materials, the child’s final report card will not be sent home until his or her financial obligations have been met.
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Sports
Medical Requirements/Physicals
Interscholastic and intramural sports require a current physical (white sports form) and medical history. Physicals expire twelve months to the day, so parents should make note of physicals which expire during the school year.
Participation in all intramural and interscholastic teams require a fee. Please refer to the athletic department (245-6366), or the Middle School Athletic Department website regarding registration fees. (www.madison.k12.ct.us).
Polson athletes are required to follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Madison Athletics Code of Conduct. Polson athletes are to maintain a C average in order to participate in interscholastic athletics.
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Storm/Snow Days
In the event that school has to be cancelled because of bad weather, that information may be viewed on Channel 19, the Madison Public Schools website (www.madison.k12.ct.us), and broadcasted on the following radio stations:
| WELI 960 AM |
WNHC 1340 AM |
| WKSS 95.7 FM |
WKCI 101.3 FM |
| WAVZ 1300 AM |
WLIS 1420 AM |
| WHCN 106 FM |
WPLR 99.9 FM |
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Visitors
All visitors to Polson School, including parents, must first sign in at the main office to receive a visitor’s pass. Students are not allowed to bring friends from other school districts to Polson during the school day, to after-school activities, or to school dances.
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