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MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK | 2020
Who’s Who in the Middle School O
n behalf of the faculty and staff of Baylor School, I am honored to welcome you into the Baylor family. I am confident that you will discover that everyone here is committed to making the relationship between your family and Baylor the strongest possible. To begin that process, please make a note of the important information included in this packet. If you have any questions leading up to the orientation sessions and the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the individuals listed on this page for assistance. Thanks for reading, and Go Big Red!
Assistant Headmaster Shaw Wilson shwilson@baylorschool.org (423) 757-2814
Middle School Head Jenn Lindsay jlindsay@baylorschool.org (423) 757-2837
Middle School Dean of Students Priscilla Birdsall pbirdsall@baylorschool.org (423) 757-2856
COUNSELING
Director of Middle School Student Support Christy Tomisek ctomisek@baylorschool.org (423) 267-8506, ext. 508
Director of Counseling Office Kathy Fraley kfraley@baylorschool.org (423) 267-8506, ext. 362
ATHLETICS
Director of Middle School Athletics Bill McMahan bmcmahan@baylorschool.org (423) 267-8506, ext. 531
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Middle School Counselor Lizzie Gendimenico egendimenico@baylorschool.org (423) 267-8506, ext. 245
BUSINESS
Admin. Asst. to Athletic Director Eddie Etter eetter@baylorschool.org (423) 757-2527
Student Billing Assoc. Brandye Polisky bpolisky@baylorschool.org (423) 267-8506, ext. 301
Headmaster Scott Wilson sawilson@baylorschool.org (423) 757-2800
Middle School Assoc. Dean of Students Tawambi Settles tsettles@baylorschool.org (423) 267-8506, ext. 542
Middle School Admin. Asst. Sam Bankston sbankston@baylorschool.org (423) 757-2636
HEALTH CENTER
SECURITY
Director of the Health Center Mary Catherine Robbins marobbins@baylorschool.org (423) 267-8506, ext. 202
Interim Director of Security Michael Holbrook mholbrook@baylorschool.org (423) 267-8506, ext. 219
myBaylor Don’t miss out on real-time access to your child’s schedules, afternoon activities, calendars and other useful information. This is the primary communications hub for all parents, students, and faculty. GETTING STARTED • Go to baylorschool.org and login to myBaylor. • Each Baylor parent has an individual and unique login. Not sure what yours is? Contact the IT help desk directly at (423) 757-2605. Our summer hours are Mon. - Thurs., from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • After logging in the first time, you will be able to choose your own username and password. • Under your profile name at the top right, click on settings, then click on notifications. This is where you can customize your options for all the news and information you would like to receive from Baylor AND how you would like to receive that information (text, personal email inbox, or both). USEFUL FEATURES Throughout the year you will find the following features useful: Assignments On your child’s Assignments page, you can view his/her past, current, and upcoming assignments. Calendars The calendars display an aggregate of Baylor events; however, you can use the date and filter options to find certain events. You can opt to have calendar and event information sent to your mobile via text.
Resource Board On the Resource Board (see example above), you can access general school information and relevant materials that are organized by subject. Click on each post to view additional details. More resource groups will be added over the summer. Schedule On your child’s Schedule page, you can view his/her daily schedule and attendance. You can also click “View Full Schedule” to view your child’s weekly and monthly schedule. School Directories You can access the School Directories to search for other parents or students by class or by dorm. You can also search for faculty and staff email addresses and other contact information. NEED MORE ASSISTANCE WITH myBAYLOR? As always, the IT department is available to assist you. If you have any questions, contact the help desk at (423) 757-2605 or email techsupp@baylorschool.org.
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Dress Code +Uniforms Button Down Uniform Dress Shirt
B-Shirt (tucked in)
Button Down Uniform Dress Shirt
B-Shirt (tucked in)
Uniform sweater, jacket, or approved sweatshirt
Tie Uniform sweater, jacket, or approved sweatshirt
Belt
Uniform Shorts or Dress Code Approved Pants
Uniform Shorts, Dress Code Approved Pants, or Any Uniform Skirt
Uniform Shorts or Dress Code Approved Pants
TUESDAY-FRIDAY UNIFORMS
WHAT WILL I WEAR DURING THE SCHOOL DAY? Monday/Chapel • boys: button down uniform dress shirt with tie and uniform shorts or dress code approved pants. • girls: button down uniform dress shirt with dress code approved pants, uniform shorts or any uniform skirt Tuesday – Friday B-shirt (casual polo-type shirt) with uniform shorts or dress code approved pants. Girls may also wear any approved uniform skirt. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE MY UNIFORMS? Uniform items can be purchased throughout the summer by visiting the Baylor Spirit Store, the Red Raider Resale store, or Educational Outfitters in Chattanooga. Items can also be purchased online from Educational Outfitters or Lands’ End.
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MONDAY/CHAPEL UNIFORMS
WHAT ABOUT SHOES, SOCKS, BELTS, ETC.? These items are part of the official uniform, so note the following: • Belt must be worn with uniform pants and shorts. • Socks must be visible and in good taste. • Most students wear tennis shoes for comfort, but most closed-toe shoes are acceptable.
➡ Educational Outfitters: www.educationaloutfitters.com. ➡ Lands’ End: www.landsend.com/school.
Red Raider Resale RECOMMENDED ITEMS BOYS q (2) chapel (dress) shirts q (4) shorts q (1) pant (most boys wear shorts in winter) q (4) B-shirts q (1) sweatshirt/hoodie/pull-over q (1) belt (if we have them) GIRLS q (2) chapel (dress) shirts q (5) skirts/skorts q (4) B-shirts q (1) sweatshirt/hoodie/pull-over RED RAIDER RESALE DATES • Thursday, July 23 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. • Friday, July 24 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. • Tuesday, August 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. First Mondays of each month from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. • October 5 • February 1 • November 2 • March 1 • December 7 • April 12 (first Mon. after Spring Break) (Lost and found will also be available during all Red Raider Resales.) FAQS Q: Do you recommend pants? A: We recommend one if your child likes to wear pants with his dress shirts. Otherwise, it is ok to wait until a fall sale.
Q: What kind of tie and belt is required? A: Baylor students can wear any belt or tie/bowtie. However, the most popular ones are found in the Spirit store. Q: What is your return policy? A: We do not offer returns. Therefore, please make sure that the items fit your child before purchasing. If for some reason you need to bring them back, we offer $5 in Baylor Bucks for each item accepted. See below for Baylor Bucks information. Q: What are Baylor Bucks? A: Baylor Bucks are credits we provide toward future purchases at the Red Raider Resale. Q: How do I get Baylor Bucks? A: The process is as follows: 1. Gather your uniforms and place in bag. 2. Put your name on the bag. 3. Drop off your bag of uniforms at the guard's gate. 4. The Red Raider Resale team will apply $5 for each acceptable item to your Baylor Bucks account. 5. Shop our next sale requesting the use of Baylor Bucks toward purchase before items totaled. NOTE: Baylor Bucks are provided for all uniforms in good condition that can be resold. Baylor Bucks are held at the store for your use. We accept uniform pants but do not give Baylor Bucks for them. Q: Where is the Red Raider Resale located? A: Our store is located in the Parry Center. It is adjacent to the tennis courts and outdoor pool. Red Raider Resale will be clearly marked!
Q: Is this skirt too short? A: The rule is that you must have 4" from the back of the knee to the bottom hem of the skirt (Please note: Baylor is forgiving to very tall students.) RED RAIDER RESALE PRICES
B Shirts............................................ $10 Golf Shirts/Dry-Fit........................... $15 Chapel Shirts................................... $15 Sweatshirts & Jackets..................... $10 | $15 | $20 Skirts................................................ $25 Shorts.............................................. $15 Lands’ End Pants............................ $15 Miscellaneous................................. $1 | $3 | $5 NOTE: Prices are subject to change.
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS, BRING IN THIS COUPON FOR
ONE FREE RED B-SHIRT WITH ANY $25 OR MORE PURCHASE.
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Supply Lists SIXTH GRADE SUPPLY LIST Sixth grade students should have these supplies by the end of the first week of school. GENERAL SUPPLIES q 1 red three-ring binder (1½ inches) with dividers (Math) q 1 green three-ring binder (1½ inches) (Science) q 1 blue three-ring binder (1 inch) (World Language) q 1 white three-ring binder (½ inch) with 5 dividers (Global Studies) q 1 yellow, if available, three-ring binder (½ inch) (Wellness) q 1 purple pocket folder with prong fasteners (English) q 1 red three-prong pocket folder (Global Studies) q 2 marble composition books, plain black or solid color, no spiral bound, no plastic covers; not oversized (Math and English) q Pencil pouch with 1 highlighter, colored pens, a set of colored pencils, and pencils* q Notebook paper q 2 packs of 100, 3x5 white index cards (global studies) q Bluetooth keyboard to use with their iPad. Keyboards can be part of a protective case, or can be stand-alone. Durable, chicklet style keyboards are strongly recommended.**
SEVENTH GRADE SUPPLY LIST Seventh grade students should have supplies and hard-copy books by the end of the first week of school. Hard-copy books can be purchases using any online vendor. GENERAL SUPPLIES q 1 three-ring binder (1 inch) (World Language) q 1 three-ring binder (½ inch) with dividers (Math) q 2 Five subject spiral notebooks—college rule (American Studies and Science) q Single subject notebook (single subject—English) q Spiral notebook (with pockets—Spanish) q 2 Marble composition books (English and Math) q Colored pencils or pens (English) q Pencil pouch with red pens, black pens, pencils, and highlighters* q Notebook paper q For students in Honors Algebra: TI 84 + CE calculator (This calculator will be used through high school and beyond.) q Bluetooth keyboard to use with their iPad. Keyboards can be part of a protective case, or can be stand-alone. Durable, chicklet- style keyboards are strongly recommended. ** q Inexpensive earbuds or headphones q Weekly planner or agenda, or a planner app, to record assignments q (OPTIONAL) Reusable Water bottle *Limit the amount of supplies you send to school. Keep any extras that are purchased at home for restocking.
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q Inexpensive earbuds or headphones that can stay at school. *Limit the amount of supplies you send to school. Keep any extras that are purchased at home for restocking. **ZAGG and Logitech make hard durable keyboard cases that are inexpensive and easy to find at most stores, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, or Amazon. TEXTBOOKS q Math..........................iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q English...................... No text q Global Studies.......... iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Language.................. No text q Science..................... Texts acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Agenda/Planner.........Students will receive a Baylor planner the first week of school — parents will be billed.
**ZAGG and Logitech make hard durable keyboard cases that are inexpensive and easy to find at most stores, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, or Amazon. TEXTBOOKS q Spanish 1A...................iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. ......................................Additional Paperback Readers acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Latin 1A........................ iPad E-Text purchased in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q German 1A.............. iPad E-Text purchased in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Chinese 1A.............. Kuaile Hanyu, Book 1 - Student’s Book (ISBN 978-7-10-717126-0) q Pre-Algebra.............. iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Honors Pre-Algebra.. .iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Honors Algebra I...... .iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q English.......................Texts or novels will be purchased through out the year as needed. They will be available in the Spirit Store for purchase during class. q American Studies.....No text q Science.................... iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed.
Supply Lists EIGHTH GRADE SUPPLY LIST Eighth grade students should have supplies and hard-copy books by the end of the first week of school. Hard-copy books can be purchases using any online vendor. GENERAL SUPPLIES q Loose leaf notebook paper q Pencil pouch with pencils, colored pencils, highlighters, colored pens, and dry erase markers q TI 84+CE (This calculator will be used in upper school and beyond) q Bluetooth keyboard to use with their iPad. Keyboards can be part of a protective case, or can be stand-alone. Durable, chicklet-style keyboards are strongly recommended. ** q Inexpensive earbuds or headphones q Weekly planner or agenda, or a planner app, to record assignments q (OPTIONAL) Reusable Water bottle *Limit the amount of supplies you send to school. Keep any extras that are purchased at home for restocking. **ZAGG and Logitech make hard durable keyboard cases that are inexpensive and easy to find at most stores, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, or Amazon. ***Eighth grade teachers will provide more detailed supply lists the first week of school as is specific to their course.
TEXTBOOKS q Algebra.............................. iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Honors Algebra................. iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Honors Geometry............. iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Foundations of Algebra.... iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q English.............................. Texts or novels will be purchased throughout the year as needed. They will be available in the Spirit Store for purchase during class time. q Civics................................. No text q Ethics................................ Holocause and Human Behavior, Fourth Edition (this is very important) ISBN: 978-1940457185 q Science............................. No text q Spanish 1B....................... iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. .......................................... Additional Paperback Readers acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Latin 1B............................ Familia Mala: Saturnum et Juppiter, Andrew Olimpi (ISBN 978-1986448611) q German 1B....................... iPad E-Text acquired in class the first week of school – parents will be billed. q Chinese 1B....................... Kuaile Hanyu, Book 1 - Student's Book (ISBN 978-7-10-717126-0)
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iPad Information DEAR MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS: Please find below some information and instructions regarding the purchase and use of the iPad in the Middle School. WHICH iPAD TO BUY? The iPad is available in a variety of prices and configurations. The 32 GB, Wi-Fi only iPads, the least expensive option, are fully capable of handling students’ academic requirements. While the 32 GB model is sufficient for their academic work, students will be somewhat limited in storing other multimedia on the device, such as videos, music, and pictures. For students who anticipate the need to have access to these types of media, a higher capacity model of the iPad should be purchased. The iPad Air and Pro models are a more expensive option, but the increased capabilities are not a requirement for academic uses. The older iPads (generation 4 or earlier) or iPad Mini (any version) are not acceptable models for use at school. iPads do not need a data plan and are suggested to be Wi-Fi only models. The school recommends purchasing the AppleCare+ coverage which provides accidental damage coverage. APPROPRIATE USE AT HOME We encourage parents to talk with their student(s) regarding appropriate use and to help set up limits for screen time and content at home. In conjunction with that discussion, there are some software options that will help enforce family rules. The iPad iOS has some parental controls available through the Settings app. These include content restrictions, purchase limitations, and a few others. We encourage you to visit apple.com and search for “parental controls” for the full descriptions and instructions for each setting.
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For parents who would like more in-depth control of content on the iPad, there are third party providers that have this service. While the school does not recommend a vendor, please make sure that the software is disabled during the school day so the students can make full use of the iPad. Most providers allow scheduling of exempt times or locations. APPLE ID AND APPS The school recommends the use of the Family Sharing feature available with App IDs. This allows for the creation of Apple IDs for children younger than 13 and with no credit card information linked to their account. Families may download apps over the summer that will be used for school. These apps include: Outlook (free), Notability, Word (free), OneDrive (free), and the Safari browser. HOW BAYLOR KEEPS OUR STUDENTS SAFE In order to protect our students and faculty, the school has in place a robust firewall and internet filter. Middle School students are the most heavily restricted users on campus and are prevented from accessing harmful sites as well as those with content that is objectionable. Additionally, in the Middle School, content that may cause a distraction is also filtered, such as online gaming or social media. Middle School students are also only allowed to send or receive email from Baylor faculty or other Baylor Middle School students. The school is constantly evaluating and determining the best methods to ensure the privacy, safety, and security of our students when using technology.
➡ If you have any additional questions or concerns, please
feel free to contact Shawn M. Arrington, Chief Information Officer at sarrington@baylorschool.org.
Attendance Procedures Regular class attendance is an essential part of a Baylor education and a key factor in academic success. Therefore, the school will closely monitor student attendance. Please keep in mind that while Baylor recognizes that students might have occasional absences due to illness or family emergencies, any absences beyond 12 for a year-long class and six for a semester-long class will require judgment by the Middle School Head for continued enrollment or schedule modification for the student. WHO DO I CONTACT ABOUT MEDICAL ABSENCES? Sam Bankston at (423) 757-2636 or sbankston@baylorschool.org. WHAT DO I DO IF MY CHILD IS SICK AND WILL MISS SCHOOL? To keep our school environment healthy, we ask that you keep your child home if they have a fever or vomiting in the last 24 hours. If your child must miss school or arrive late for any reason, please call the middle school office each day the child will be absent before the start of classes at 8:40 a.m. (Sam Bankston at (423) 757-2636 or sbankston@baylorschool.org) WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD FEELS ILL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY? Your child should speak to an adult who will direct them to the Health Center. If a student needs to go home due to illness, the Health Center will talk with you and the student will sign out in the Health Center. WHAT DO I DO IF MY CHILD NEEDS TO MISS PART OF A DAY FOR A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT? Call or email Sam Bankston before your child needs to leave campus. Sign your child out through the Middle School Office. A doctor’s note should be turned in after the appointment for readmission that day.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SCHEDULE A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT FOR MY CHILD? After classes end for the day is the best time to schedule appointments. Given the choice between missing classes or missing an afterschool roll, students should not miss class. If you need to schedule a regularly occurring appointment during the school day, please use the schedule on myBaylor to plan ahead. Please be mindful that your child does not miss the same subject repeatedly. HOW DO I REQUEST AN EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR REASONS OTHER THAN ILLNESS? Contact Tawambi Settles, Middle School Assistant Dean of Students at (423) 267-8505, ext. 542 or tsettles@baylorschool.org. Requests should be made a minimum of one week prior to the requested absence dates. Permission will be granted only for extraordinary circumstances and, if granted, will count towards the maximum number of allowable absences noted above. Students who miss school without prior permission should expect the absence to be unexcused. WHAT ABOUT SCHOOL BREAKS? CAN STUDENTS LEAVE EARLY OR RETURN LATE DUE TO TRAVEL? We ask families to pay close attention to break dates, to plan travel far ahead, and to live within the published dates. Any requests must also be directed to Tawambi Settles well before the break begins; however, students should expect that requests for adding additional time to school breaks will result in the assigning of a Make-Up Study except for exceptional circumstances. WHAT ABOUT EXAM DAYS? Students who miss any exam for any reason (other than illness) should expect to receive a zero on the exam.
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Parents should refer to myBaylor for more detailed calendars and updates. AUGUST Wednesday, Aug. 19...................... Classes Begin/Convocation SEPTEMBER Monday, Sept. 7............................. Labor Day (no class) Wed.-Fri., Sept. 9-11...................... 6th Grade Trip Wed.-Fri., Sept. 23-25.................... Freshman Trip Tues.-Fri., Sept.29-Oct. 2............... Spirit Week OCTOBER Friday, Oct. 2................................... Baylor/McCallie Football Game Fri.-Sun., Oct. 2-4........................... Alumni/Reunion Weekend Thursday, Oct. 8............................. Middle School Parents’ Day Thurs.-Mon., Oct. 8-12................... Fall Break (half-day) Tuesday, Oct. 13............................. Classes Resume Wednesday, Oct. 28....................... PSAT (9th-11th) Friday, Oct. 30................................ Upper School Parents’ Day NOVEMBER Sat.-Sun., Nov. 21-29..................... Thanksgiving Break Monday, Nov. 30............................ Classes Resume DECEMBER Tues.-Fri., Dec. 15-18..................... Exams Friday, Dec. 18................................ Christmas Break (half-day) JANUARY Monday, Jan. 4............................... Classes Resume FEBRUARY Thurs.-Mon., Feb. 11-15................ Winter Break (half-day) Tuesday, Feb. 16............................ Classes Resume MARCH Saturday, Mar. 13........................... Celebrations Auction Thurs.-Mon., March 25-April 5...... Spring Break (half-day) APRIL Tuesday, April 6.............................. Classes Resume Friday, April 23................................ Grandparents Day Monday, April 26............................ Recognition Day MAY Sun.-Thurs., May 2-6...................... Eighth Grade Trip Wed., May 19.................................. Senior Lunch/Awards Day Fri.-Fri., May 21-28......................... Senior Trip Mon.-Fri., May 24-28...................... Exams Thursday, May 27........................... Middle School Ceremony Saturday, May 29........................... Upper School Graduation