Cell Phones
Student Discipline
Absences
Dress Code
Grading Policy
100

Students may not use cell phones when in this location.

What is, inside of Carmel Middle School. 

100

This is where the Code of Conduct can be found. 

Where is, the CMS website under handbooks and forms. 

100

Students who are absent multiple days per month have a higher risk of one of these 2 results. 

What are, academic failure and dropping out of school. 

100

These are items that could be worn on the head outside of school that are not permitted while inside Carmel Middle. 

What are, hats, hoods, and bandanas. 

100

These are the 3 categories of grades in PowerSchool. 

What are, prepare, rehearse, and perform. 

200

This is the consequence for the first cell phone offense.

What is, the cell phone is confiscated and must be picked up in the main office by a parent. 

200

If a student has been disrespected, this is who they should report it to.

Who is, a school administrator. 

200

In order for an absence to be excused, one of these actions must be taken. 

What is, a written note or email must be sent to school by a parent. 

200

These 2 areas / items may not be visible. 

What are the midsection and undergarments. 

200

This is the most heavily weighted category and the only one that you may complete a retake for. 

What is, a perform test. 

300

This is the consequence for the third cell phone offense.

What is, student “checks in” cell phone upon arrival in the main office for the following 5 school days.

300

This is the consequence for fighting at school. 

What is, being suspended from school. 

300

This is the attendance secretary to whom absence excuses must be sent.  

Who is, Ms. Royston. 

tanya1.royston@cms.k12.nc.us

300

Failure to follow dress code will result in one of these to consequences. 

What are, alternative clothing will be provided by the school or parents may be called to provide alternative clothing. 
300

This is the highest score you can receive on a perform retake test. 

What is an 80%. 

400

This is the consequence for the fifth cell phone offense.

What is, an administrative consequence. 

400

These 2 offenses on school property will result in consequences higher than out of school suspension. 

What are, drug and alcohol offenses. 

400

These are 2 people who can help if you are having trouble with transportation to and from school. 

Who are, your grade level counselor and the family advocate. 

400

Shorts and skirts must meet these 2 requirements. 

What are, they must be worn at the waistline and must be at least palm length. 

400

These are the 2 ways that you can score below a 50% in PowerSchool. 

What are, cheating or making no attempt to complete or turn in an assignment. 

500

These items may also be considered cellular devices and be confiscated if they are being used in class to communicate like a cell phone. 

What are AirPods and smart watches. 

500

These are three alternatives to suspension that may be used.

Name any 3 from this list: 

  • Parent and/or student conferences

  • Before and after school detention

  • Behavior contracts

  • Bounce or time out

  • Community Service - campus beautification

  • Counselors and therapists

  • Restorative practices

  • Revocation of school-related privileges (extracurricular/co-curricular)

  • District Programs: Sexual Harassment is Preventable, Violence is Preventable, etc.

500

These are 3 examples of excused absences. 

Name any 3 from the list. 

What are, personal illness or injury, doctor/dental appointment, court or administrative proceedings, death in the immediate family

500

Holes in pants are permitted if you meet these 2 requirements. 

What are, holes must be located at or below palm length, or leggings / tights must be worn underneath. 

500

This is the maximum number of assignments you might receive in each of the three categories for ELA. 

Prepare: 18

Rehearse: 10

Perform: 4

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