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Worksheets25-26 Handbook quiz
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 49mins
According to the message from the Valley Center Middle School Principal, what is placed as a high priority at the school?
Student achievement and growth
Sports and athletics
School decorations
Lunch menu
Who is the Principal of Valley Center Middle School?
Ryan Jones
Ty Unrau
Kyrie Edwards
None of the above
Fill in the blank: Students are permitted to enter the school at ____ A.M.
7:15
7:45
8:00
6:30
What are the school office hours at Valley Center Middle School?
7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
6:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Students must be out of the building by 3:00 unless they are working with a teacher or participating in an extracurricular activity.
True
False
What is the school day schedule at Valley Center Middle School?
8:00-3:00
7:40-2:50
7:00-3:30
7:15-2:30
According to the ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS at Valley Center Middle School, which of the following is NOT listed as a requirement for students?
Students will respect and obey the authority of the staff and administrators.
Students will display proper conduct to and from school.
Students will be allowed to skip assignments if they are tired.
Students will comply with the policies of the Board of Education and the rules and regulations of VCMS.
Fill in the blank: To be diligent in study, a student shall come to class prepared to learn, do the caliber of work consistent with the student's ability and grade level, complete all assigned work on time, pay attention to the teacher, exhibit good citizenship at all times, cooperate with all school staff and students, and be ______ and punctual in attendance.
regular
absent
disruptive
late
What GPA must a student maintain throughout each nine weeks of 7th and 8th grade to have their name inscribed on the academic hall of fame plaque?
4.0 GPA
3.5 GPA
3.0 GPA
2.5 GPA
Which of the following is NOT a possible disciplinary action for academic integrity violations at Valley Center Middle School?
A) Teachers may discount the work totally or partially.
B) Student may be required to do the work (test) in isolation.
C) Student may be required to complete an alternate assignment.
D) Student will automatically be expelled from school.
Plagiarism, including giving or receiving aid, stealing of tests, or using teacher’s edition of textbooks, may result in disciplinary action by the administration.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Teachers are at liberty to add plus or minus marks to letter grades or go only with the ______ grade on the grade sheet.
letter
numeric
final
average
Which honor roll requires a student to compile a 4.0 (A) grade point average on his or her semester grade card?
Hornet Honor Roll
VCMS Honor Roll
Principal's Honor Roll
Academic Hall of Fame
Fill in the blank: A student must earn a 3.50-3.99 grade point average on his or her semester grade card to qualify for the ______ Honor Roll.
Hornet
Principal's
Dean's
Superintendent's
Fill in the blank: A student must earn a 3.0-3.49 grade point average on his or her semester grade card to qualify for the ______ Honor Roll.
VCMS
Principal's
Superintendent's
Dean's
According to the Activities Policy at Valley Center Middle School, why are certain guidelines established for student-athletes?
To ensure students win more games
To assist in the development of well-rounded 'Student-Athletes' and ensure fair treatment
To make students attend more classes
To reduce extracurricular activities
What must a student and/or parent do to be eligible to try out for a team, start participating on a team, or attend practice at Valley Center Middle School? (List any one requirement)
Attend a Parent Meeting, Complete a Physical Form, or Complete Additional Information and Consent Forms.
Purchase a team uniform before tryouts.
Submit a written essay about sportsmanship.
Pay a participation fee in advance.
The office will accept paper copies of physical forms for athletic participation at Valley Center Middle School.
True
False
Which website must parents use to register their student for athletics at Valley Center Middle School?
valleycentermiddleschool.com
rankonesport.com/content/
athleticsvcms.com
schoolregistration.com
Fill in the blank: Students are required to pay a $____ athletic fee for the first sport they participate in at Valley Center Middle School.
65.00
50.00
75.00
100.00
Students must pay the athletic fee before the first day of practice if the sport has tryouts.
True
False
What must students who have attended another middle school prior to their attendance at Valley Center Middle School have on file with the office?
A transfer form
A library card
A sports physical
A lunch application
According to the KSHSAA rules, what is required to participate in activities for Valley Center Middle School?
You must be a 'bona fide student' in 'good standing,' determined by the Administration and/or the Rules and Regulation of the KSHSAA.
You must be a member of the student council.
You must have perfect attendance.
You must be on the honor roll.
How many classes must a student pass each quarter to remain eligible for activities according to KSHSAA rules?
3
4
5
6
Failure to pass 5 classes may result in ineligibility for the entire next quarter for any activity.
True
False
You can participate on a team outside of school in the same sport during the season of that sport.
True
False
You can accept cash or merchandise awards for participating in school activities.
True
False
What is one example of merchandise that cannot be accepted as an award according to KSHSAA rules?
A certificate of participation
A trophy
A gift certificate to a store
A ribbon
For a student to be eligible to try out and/or participate on a team, what are the two main KSHSAA requirements for a quarter?
Scholarship and Attendance
Scholarship and Enrollment
Attendance and Participation
Participation and Good Conduct
Fill in the blank: The student shall have passed at least _____ new subjects (those not previously passed) of unit weight, or its equivalency, the previous quarter or the last quarter of attendance.
five
three
seven
two
The first quarter of 7th grade year is waived for the scholarship portion only as long as all other requirements are met.
True
False
The two-fold process for weekly grade checks at Valley Center Middle School involves:
Teachers check grades and students review them with parents.
Only teachers check grades weekly.
Students check grades monthly and report to teachers.
Parents check grades without student involvement.
According to the school policy, if a student wants to change sports after a season has started, what must they obtain?
Only the coach's permission
Only the administration's permission
Permission from both coaches and the administration
No permission is needed
All equipment must be cleaned and returned before the student is eligible for the next season of sport.
True
False
What is expected when students return school equipment at the end of the season?
Normal wear is expected. Students will be charged for equipment damaged due to improper washing or misuse.
All equipment must be returned in brand new condition, or students will be suspended.
Students are allowed to keep the equipment if they wish.
Only lost equipment will be charged, not damaged ones.
When school has been canceled because of poor weather conditions, what happens to practices and activities scheduled for that day?
Practices and activities scheduled for that day are also canceled.
Practices and activities are rescheduled for the next day.
Practices and activities continue as planned.
Only outdoor activities are canceled, indoor ones continue.
Which of the following is NOT a sportsmanship rule for students attending athletic games or activities?
Remain in the bleachers except to go to the restrooms or concession stand
Go to the visitor’s side without a parent
Display proper sportsmanship
Wear normal school attire unless prior approval is given
Students are expected to comply immediately with requests made by teachers, game supervisors or administrators.
True
False
To attend or participate in any extracurricular activity, a student must be in good standing and not serving ISS, out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.
True
False
What may happen to students who do not follow the sportsmanship rules mentioned in the policy?
They may receive disciplinary consequences such as removal from the activity, activity suspension, detention, OSS or ISS, or suspension for the remainder of the semester or school year.
They may be given extra credit for participation.
They may be allowed to skip future activities as a reward.
They may be promoted to team captain immediately.
A student must be in attendance at school by the start of which period to be eligible to participate in or attend a practice, game, or extracurricular activity on that day?
4th period
1st period
2nd period
5th period
According to the Attendance Policy, what is the minimum age at which a child must be enrolled in school according to the Compulsory Attendance Law?
Five years
Six years
Seven years
Eight years
A child is considered truant if they are absent for three consecutive school days or five days in any semester or seven days in any school year, whichever occurs first.
True
False
What is the maximum number of hours of instructional time a child can miss before being considered inexcusably absent from school?
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
According to the Attendance Policy, who will be notified if a school-age child is not attending school?
Either the Secretary of Social and Rehabilitation Services or the Sedgwick County District Attorney.
The child's teacher.
The local police department.
The school principal.
What is the philosophy of USD 262 regarding student attendance?
Every student should attend school each day whenever possible.
Students should attend only when they feel like it.
Attendance is optional for all students.
Students are encouraged to miss school for personal reasons.
Chronic Absenteeism is defined as a student missing ____ percent or more of school days, for both excused and unexcused reasons.
10 percent
5 percent
20 percent
15 percent
If a student is absent, parents are required to call the school between which hours?
6:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
7:15 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
For pre-planned absences, how many days in advance must a student present a written note or email from a parent and request assignments?
At least two days in advance
On the same day as the absence
One week after the absence
The day after returning to school
Students with excused absences will be allowed to make up missed assignments and will be given full credit.
True
False
What must a student do before leaving the school campus during the school day?
Obtain permission from the principal or designated representative, obtain an exit pass, and check out through the office.
Simply walk out of the campus without informing anyone.
Call their parents and leave without notifying the school office.
Wait until lunchtime and leave without any formalities.
According to the school policy, when does an official letter get sent home to inform parents of total days missed?
After the 3rd absence
When the 6th absence to any class occurs
After 10 absences
After 15 absences
Which of the following is NOT considered an excused absence according to the school policy?
Personal Illness
Death in the family
Leaving school when school is in session without obtaining permission and signing out in the office
Doctor-ordered absence
Fill in the blank: Students are allowed ten excused absences per school year; medical note absences do not count toward the _____
ten
limit
policy
semester
What is defined as being inexcusably absent after more than two (2) hours of instructional time?
Substantial Part of the School Day
Partial Attendance
Excused Absence
Tardy Arrival
According to the illness and accident policy, what should students do if they become ill during the school day?
Go to the restroom
Report to the school nurse
Go home immediately
Call their parents directly
Under no circumstances are students to spend time in the restroom 'ill'; they are to report to the school nurse.
True
False
According to the influenza policy, how long must a student with a positive influenza test remain in home isolation?
Until fever-free for 24 hours without the aid of fever reducing medications AND overall symptoms are getting better.
For a minimum of 7 days regardless of symptoms.
Until a negative influenza test is obtained.
Until all symptoms have completely disappeared for 48 hours.
A student more than _____ minutes 'late' to class will be considered absent.
15
10
20
30
What is one of the school goals stated in the Behavior Management policy?
To encourage competition among students
To establish respect as an expected behavior from all students toward administrators, teachers, staff, students, and property
To allow students to set their own rules
To eliminate all discipline procedures
Fill in the blank: Students shall respect constituted school authority. This shall include conformity to school rules and regulations and those provisions of _____, which apply to the conduct of juveniles or minors.
law
school
class
policy
Which of the following is NOT listed as a minor behavior in the Valley Center Middle School Discipline Policy?
Defacing school property
Excessive talking
Bringing weapons to school
Lateness
The failure of a student to act responsibly usually constitutes misconduct, and the student is liable to detention, suspension, or expulsion.
True
False
Which of the following is considered a major behavior that is immediately referred to the administration?
Use of unapproved electronic devices during class
Bullying/Harassment/Discrimination
Profanity
Plagiarism
Fill in the blank: Step 1 for major behaviors is _________.
Referral to Administration
Parent Notification
Student Conference
Detention
Fill in the blank: Step 5 for major behaviors is _________.
Expulsion
Warning
Detention
Conference
What happens after a student receives 3 tardies to one class?
Warning
Expulsion
Email sent home and lunch detention on the 4th tardy
In/Out of School Suspension
Fill in the blank: After 4 or more tardies to one class, further detention time including ________ may be assigned.
after school detention
lunch passes
extra homework
field trips
What is the desired goal of a teacher-student conference for misconduct?
To resolve problems and forestall serious disciplinary action.
To assign extra homework as punishment.
To ignore the issue and hope it resolves itself.
To immediately suspend the student without discussion.
What is the definition of detention according to the school policy?
A teacher or principal may detain a student. The nature of the misconduct and policy will dictate the amount or length of the detention period.
Detention is when students are given extra homework for misbehavior.
Detention means students are suspended from school for a week.
Detention is when students are allowed to leave school early as a reward.
In-school suspension (ISS) means a student continues to attend school in a restricted setting.
True
False
Out-of-school suspension (OSS) means a student may be suspended from school by the principal for a period not to exceed how many days?
10 days
5 days
15 days
20 days
Which of the following is NOT a reason a student may be expelled or suspended according to the school policy?
Willful violation of published regulation
Disobeying a teacher's order
Arriving late to class
Conduct that endangers safety of others
According to the policy, notification to law enforcement will be given for all students found in possession of a weapon or illegal drug at school.
True
False
What does Valley Center Schools' bullying policy state about tolerance of bullying?
Valley Center Schools do not tolerate bullying of any form.
Valley Center Schools tolerate bullying in certain cases.
Valley Center Schools encourage reporting but allow some bullying.
Valley Center Schools only address bullying if it is physical.
Bullying means any intentional written, verbal, electronic or physical act or threat by any student, staff member or parent towards a student or staff member that is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive.
True
False
According to the school policy, which of the following is considered bullying?
Harming a student or staff member, whether physically or mentally
Damaging a student or staff member in reasonable fear of harm
Cyberbullying
Any other form of intimidation or harassment prohibited by the district
All of the above
If a student witnesses bullying but does not want to be identified, what can they do according to the policy?
They can fill out the online bullying form found on the webpage and report via the Speak Up program.
They should confront the bully directly in front of others.
They must ignore the situation and do nothing.
They are required to report only in person to the principal.
Bullying will not be tolerated and students who violate the bullying prohibitions may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and expulsion.
True
False
Discrimination or harassment in the school district is prohibited based on which of the following?
Religion
Race
Color
Sex
All of the above
Sexual harassment may include which of the following?
Verbal harassment
Physical conduct
Written or graphic material
All of the above
According to the dress code policy, who has the final decision regarding all dress code infractions?
Building Administration
Student Council
Teachers
Parents
Which of the following types of clothing are NOT allowed at school?
Clothing that exposes chest, shoulders, bare midsection or buttocks such as bare midriffs, bare backs, spaghetti strap tops, fishnet shirts, sheer tops, halters, tube tops, or tops without shoulder straps.
Clothing with alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, explosives, or obscene language.
Hoods/Hoodies.
All of the above.
Students are allowed to wear hats, caps, or other headgear while in the building prior to or during the regular school day.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Pants, jeans, sweats, overalls and shorts are to be worn at ______ level.
waist
knee
ankle
shoulder
Which of the following is NOT allowed according to the dress code?
Wearing colored or dark glasses without a doctor’s prescription.
Wearing shoes with wheels.
Wearing gang related colors or symbols.
All of the above.
Students are permitted to remove their shirts to participate in physical education classes.
True
False
What must students do with electronic devices during school hours?
Keep them on and use them freely.
Keep them off and put away at all times unless given permission to use by a staff member.
Share them with friends.
Use them only during lunch.
Fill in the blank: Hoods/Hoodies are ______ to be worn at school.
not allowed
required
encouraged
fashionable
Students have no expectation of privacy concerning the use or possession of electronic devices on school property or school related activities and events.
True
False
Which of the following is considered inappropriate use of the Internet at school?
The intentional introduction of viruses.
Copyright infringement.
Using the Internet for illegal or obscene purposes.
All of the above.
Fill in the blank: Any use of the Internet for purposes in conflict with approved Board of Education policies and procedures is ______.
prohibited
encouraged
optional
recommended
According to the school policy, are book bags, purses, or gym bags allowed in the classrooms?
Yes
No
Where must bikes and skateboards be stored at school according to the policy?
In the racks in front of the school and securely chained for security purposes or in student lockers if possible.
In the cafeteria during lunch hours only.
Inside classrooms next to student desks.
In the teacher's lounge or staff room.
Are students allowed to ride skates, shoes with wheels, or motorized scooters at Valley Center Middle School?
Yes
No
What must each bus student receive according to the Bus Transportation policy?
The district transportation passenger rules and procedures and sign a transportation contract.
A free bus pass for the entire year.
A list of all bus drivers' names and contact information.
A map of all bus routes in the district.
Students must remain seated on the bus until they get off at their school or the bus stop near their home.
True
False
Who provides recommendations for COVID-19 policies in USD 262?
Sedgwick County Health Department, Kansas Department of Education, and other agencies.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only.
USD 262 School Board exclusively.
Local Parent-Teacher Association.
