DuPont Tyler Middle Handbook &

School-Wide Discipline Plan

2018-2019

Dr. Bianca Jefferson, Executive Principal

Mr. Andres Rischer, Asst. Principal
Dr. Darcia DeLoach, Asst. Principal

A learning community that supports, engages, and inspires us all.

https://schools.mnps.org/dupont-tyler-middle-prep

431 Tyler Drive

Hermitage, TN 37076

District Vision Statement

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Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools will be the fastest-improving urban school system in America, ensuring that every student
becomes a life-long learner prepared for success in college, career, and life.

District Website: www.mnps.org

School’s Vision Statement

To provide an inclusive community that is safe, supportive, resourceful, and student centered.

School’s Mission Statement

A learning community that supports, engages and inspires us all.
Core Values
Whole learner, literacy, excellence, relevance, innovation, talent, collaboration, equity, and diversity.

Questions

Please call the MNPS Customer Service Center at 615/259-INFO (4636) or your child’s principal.
Policies are subject to be modified or added throughout the school year. The current text of all policies is
available in the following locations:
• The Metro Schools’ website at www.policy.mnps.org;
• Metro Schools Customer Service Center,
259-INFO (4636);
• Your local school

Spanish Si usted necesita información adicional o si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame o contacte al
director de su escuela.

Somali Haddii aad u baahan tahay macluumaad ama aad qabto su’aalo, fadlan u dir maamulaha iskuulka
telefoon.

Vietnamese

Serbo Croation/Bosnian Ako trebate dodatne informacije ili imate neko pitanje, molim nazovite svoju
skolu i kontaktirajte direktora.

Kurdish

Korean

Lao

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Arabic

General Information about DuPont Tyler

Program Highlights
 Balanced Literacy
 Writing Across the Curriculum
 Related Arts Classes: Art, Band, Computer Science, Orchestra, and Physical Education
 Awards Celebrations (Academic and Character Awards)
 STARS counselor/ Community in Schools
 Tie Tuesdays and Love Your Fabulous Self
 Reading Assessments, Math Assessments, and Writing Assessments
 School Counselor
 Mobile Classroom Computer Labs
 Family Nights and Events

Emphasized Character Education Traits

 Respect & Responsibility
 Kindness, Friendship & Caring
 Perseverance
 Honesty
 Courage
 Self-Control
 Citizenship & School Spirit

Arrival and Dismissal

School begins at 8:55 a.m. School doors open at 8:35 a.m., please do not drop off your child any earlier due to lack of supervision.
Students are allowed to go to classrooms at 8:35 a.m. Students must be seated and ready to begin the instructional day when
announcements begin at 8:55 a.m. Students arriving after 9:00 a.m. are tardy and must be signed in by an adult in the office. Students
are dismissed at 3:55 p.m. Children must be picked up by 4:15 p.m.

Birthday Parties Reference MNPS policy # IM 4.146 Appendix A & Food

Birthday parties are not allowed during school hours. If parents wish, they may send in a healthy snack (See policy at www.mnps.org)
to be eaten during lunch time in the cafeteria. Birthday party invitations may not be given out at school, unless invitations are brought
for every child in the classroom.

If you bring a snack for your child it must take place during their scheduled lunch time. No outside food is allowed in the cafeteria.
Please sit at designated areas outside the cafeteria and follow our visitor guidelines. Any food items brought in that are before or after
your child’s lunch period must be left at the front desk and can be collected at the end of the school day.

Before and After School Care

Our school has after school day care. Please review the list below and contact the day care for further information.
• YMCA Fun Company 615-259-3418 (On site)

Breakfast and Lunch

For the last four years, Metro Nashville Public Schools has participated in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a federal
reimbursement program that allows school districts to offer lunch at no cost to students.

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MNPS was able to participate because the district’s percentage, which is how Tennessee measures poverty in schools, was at 60
percent during the application process four years ago. Since then, our direct certification percentage has dropped to 50 percent.
As a result, MNPS is no longer eligible and cannot offer this program to all students at all schools.
What schools will be affected next year?
• 29 schools will go back to the traditional free- and reduced-meals application system. These schools will require an application
for eligible students to receive free- or reduced-price lunches.
• 120 schools will continue to provide lunch at no cost to all students under CEP.
• All schools will serve breakfast at no cost to all students next year.

What does this mean for my student?

• Students who attend a school that will require an application for free- or reduced-price lunch will be able to apply at the
beginning of the next school year.

How do I apply for free- and reduced-lunch?

• Eligible families will apply at the start of school if their student is enrolled at a school that will require an application to receive
free- or reduced-price lunch.
• More information is available at: https://www.tn.gov/education/health-and-safety/school-nutrition/free-and-reduced-price-
meals.html .

We know we have children who rely on our nutrition services program as a reliable source for a healthy meal. In this school year,
breakfast will still be provided to all students in all schools and 120 schools will continue to offer lunches at no cost to all students.
Students attending the remaining 29 schools will have the option to apply for free- and reduced-price lunch.

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Price List for Non-CEP schools:
Elementary School Student Lunch - $2.50
Middle School Student Lunch - $2.75
High School Student Lunch - $3.50

Adult MNPS Staff and/or volunteer Lunch - $3.50

Adult Parent/Visitor Lunch - $3.75
Adult Parent/Visitor Holiday Lunch - $4.50
Pre-K (Non-enrolled) - $2.75
Only one extra snack or juice may be purchased each day.

Buses
• Obey the bus drivers’ instructions
• Remain in your seat on the bus
• Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself
• Talk quietly
• Students who live at least 1.25 miles from school may ride the bus
• Bus drivers must approve any requests for additional passengers-this must occur a day in advance of the request

A bus driver’s job is an EXTREMELY difficult task. The school makes every effort to support them in their efforts to be effective,
responsible, and safe. Bus discipline is handled using progressive discipline. Should a driver bring a child into the office and file a
formal complaint, the student is given a warning. Additional trips to the office will result in a gradual loss of bus privileges, in some
cases; students may lose the privilege of bus transportation for the remainder of the school year.

Cafeteria: Students should enter cafeteria in an orderly manner and seat in their assigned area or where their teacher assigns them.
Students should proceed quickly and quietly to their designated cafeteria line. Keep hands and feet to self. No throwing food or other
objects Do not leave the cafeteria without permission without being escorted by a class room teacher or a pass from the cafeteria
monitor. Must remain seated unless given permission to move. Maintain Level 1 voices. Students should ensure all trash is cleared
from table and placed in appropriate trash cans.

Cell Phones
Please refer to cell phone policy located in the addendum.

Communication
Our school utilizes MNPS Infinite Campus portal app and Remind 101 to ensure all parents are informed of their child’s grades and
also receives text alerts to remain current on classroom activities. Please ensure you have signed up for both apps in order to stay up to
date with the latest information. Instructions are available with your child’s teacher or at the front office Teachers do use every minute
of the instructional day so please allow at least 24 hours for voicemails and emails to be returned in a timely manner.

Conferences
Our faculty is ready to discuss any concerns you might have about your child and his/her experiences at our school. To protect the
instructional time of our students, please call and arrange a convenient time to meet with your child’s teacher during their planning
time.

Custody
Custodial parents are encouraged to provide the school with all current and relevant legal documentation showing any restrictions to a
natural parent’s visitation. If this is not provided, a parent proving legitimate connection to a student has parental rights under the
non-custodial legal provisions of access. This includes all student records and could involve release of the student, if we have not
received documents proving otherwise.

Early Dismissal
Teachers use every minute of the instructional day and early releases create a disruption for students. No students will be dismissed
after 3:30 pm. Exclusions to this policy include religious training, doctor/dentist visits, guidance sessions, or other activities approved
by the principal. We do not accept changes in a child’s transportation over the phone. You must send a note to the front office
and we will call to verify there is a change.

Excuse notes
In the event your child is absent from school please turn in all excuse notes to the side office to the attendance clerk, Ms. Connie
Gavin. Please turn in all excuses for absences within 24 hours of absence.

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Grades
MNPS assists students and parents in monitoring student academic progress by:
1. Sending student TNReady and MAP results home annually
2. Sending Report Cards after each grading period
3. Sending Progress Reports home in the middle of each grading period
4. Infinite Campus app accessible to parents for daily monitoring of academic progress

The most current dates are indicated on the MNPS District Calendar which can be located on the MNPS website, www.mnps.org
Students and parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher with any questions or concerns with individual student needs.

Homework Policy
Homework is an extension of classroom learning. All classes will have homework at least three to four nights a week. It is suggested
that the amount of homework not exceed 30 minutes for grades K-2 and 45 for grades 3 - 4.

Illness
• Your child’s health is extremely important to us, and we need your help in maintaining a healthy environment for all of our
children. Please be protective of your child and other children by not sending your child to school if he/she exhibits any of
the following signs of illness: fever above 100 degrees, diarrhea, vomiting. Any child with these symptoms must be kept at
home a full 24 hours without symptoms before returning to school.

• Head Lice – If your child should become infested with head lice (live bugs), it is the policy of the district that he/she may not
return to school until you have obtained a statement from your physician or the Health Department stating that your child is
lice free. You may visit Lentz Health Center for a health care release (free of cost). A student’s absence will only be excused
for three days following being sent home for infestations.

• Strep Throat – Students should not return to school until at least 24 hours after beginning antibiotic therapy and being fever
free.

• Communicable Disease – If a child develops chickenpox, mumps, measles, strep throat, or “pink eye”, your child must have
a doctor’s statement stating the child is not contagious and may return to school.

Kickboard
An online solution utilized by our school that tracks real-time student behavior that can be accessed 24/7 by parents and guardians.
Please contact our front office for instructions to access this app.

Liability for Textbooks and Other School Materials

It is the responsibility of the school principal to protect school properties including textbooks, band instruments, electronic gear,
combination locks for lockers, and other loaned materials and equipment. The principal or principals’ designee may apply any
or all of the following sanctions against pupils who refuse or fail to pay for lost or damaged materials at the replacement cost.
• Refuse to issue any additional textbooks until restitution is made
• All students are issued a combination lock. Replacement fee for a lost lock is $5.00
• Exclude students from school events (examples of school events include but are not limited to: field
trips, field day, end of year celebrations, and/or graduation)

Lost and Found

 Place lost articles in the lost and found which is located in the front office.
 Report articles as soon as they are missing
 Please have your child check the bin for their missing items.

Medication Reference MNPS policy # SP 6.129

A student may not take medication at school without WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE PARENT AND A DOCTOR on
the MEDICATION FORM. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS OF THE AMOUNT AND TIME OF DOSAGE MUST BE CLEAR,
and THEY MUST MATCH THE LABEL. THE MEDICATION MUST ALSO BE IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Permission slips are available in the office. We discourage bringing antibiotics to school. Most can be given conveniently before a
child comes to school and then immediately after getting home in the afternoon.

Money

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Please do not allow your child to bring money to school for anything other than snacks, supplies, field trips, bookstore purchases, or
school-sponsored fundraisers. When sending money to school, please secure it in a sealed envelope with the following information on
the outside on the envelope:
• Child’s name
• Teacher’s name
• Amount enclosed
• Purpose of sending the money
Checks are permitted. Any checks returned for insufficient funds will eliminate that family’s privilege of writing a check to the
school or the cafeteria. A significant fee will also be charged by our check collection agency.

Office Routines
• Come into the office quietly without disturbing others and their work
• Written permission should be presented, or student should have an official hall pass
• Wait quietly and patiently for someone to assist you. Please allow additional time if you need medication
• Ask permission from the secretary or appropriate staff before you use the telephone
• In the event of inappropriate behavior such as screaming, cursing, walking behind the office counter without permission,
and/or causing a general disruption of the school environment visitors to the office will be held accountable for their actions
which could result in further disciplinary proceedings

Inclement Weather Days

When it is necessary to dismiss early or close schools, local radio, social media and television stations will notify the community.
Please do not call the school office and tie up the phone lines. These should be kept open for emergencies. We encourage you to go
over emergency plans for your child in the event of an early dismissal.

PTA
Our School’s Parent Teacher Association needs your support! Please join us for the meetings. The PTA sends out regular
communications through a PTA Email Distribution List. Please make sure you sign-up to receive these communications! Contact
Name: Deanna Braden, President. The PTA’s contact information: is: duponttylerpto@gmail.com

Student Verification Form

The Student Verification Form is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. Please return it as soon as possible. Telephone numbers, cell
phones, work phone, pagers, and emergency contacts are especially important in the event of illness or emergency. Should these
numbers change during the school year, please notify the school office immediately, so that we may update our records.

Tardiness Students are expected to arrive on time for school each day @ 9:00 a.m. Excessive tardiness and early dismissals are
documented and may be turned over to our social worker if deemed necessary.

Toys
Toys, games, trading cards (of any kind), slime, music players (i.e. Bluetooth speakers), video game devices, and other like
items, should not be brought to school unless requested by a teacher IN WRITING for special purposes. If an item of this
nature is brought without the teacher’s permission, the item will be held at school until picked up by a parent. At the end of
the school year, all unclaimed items will be discarded. The school is not responsible for any toys that are lost or stolen.

DuPont Tyler Discipline Plan

DTMS School Wide Focus
The Five “R” s
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Ready
• Be Resourceful
• Be Reliable

The following voice levels will be followed:

Level- 0 Silent
Level- 1 Shoulder voice

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Level- 2Table voice
Level- 3 Presentation voice
Students will understand and respond to the following steps to correct behavior that negatively impacts themselves
and/or others at the 100 and 200 level:
1. Non-Verbal warning to include: eye contact, proximity, or written notes
2. Verbal Redirection to include: restating the directions, student centered questioning, written notes, or other…
(after the 3rd redirection the behavior will be recorded in Kickboard)
3. Restorative Conversation to include: pulling a student aside privately to discuss steps for positive behavior.
(recorded in Kickboard)
4. Buddy Pass to include: a transition into a grade level teacher partner’s room (or teacher buddy) for cool down
and reflection. (recorded in Kickboard)
5. Use of student time: afterschool restoration, recess restoration, or lunch restoration (this step will include a
parent/guardian phone call)
6. Intensive Interventions decided by grade level team and stakeholders (this step will include a parent/guardian
phone call and/or invitation to the intervention meeting
7. Possible Office Referral if the situation continues over a period with no signs of growth from interventions then
an office referral will be written (this step will include a parent/guardian phone call)

Students will understand and respond to the following steps in order to correct behavior that negatively impacts
themselves and/or others at the 300 level:
1. Removal from classroom
2. Office referral to be processed by a school administrator
3. Reentry with CMS & grade level teacher(s) to discuss plan for success

DuPont Tyler Middle School

STANDARD SCHOOL ATTIRE 2018-19

All students must be neatly groomed and wear standard school attire (SSA) to school every day. Notice of any
special day exceptions to this policy will be sent home in advance to families.

Tops:
REQUIRED Permitted NOT permitted
- Collared shirt or - May have short or - No inappropriate comments,
- Sweatshirt or long sleeves statements or gestures
- Sweater or - Hoodies are - Any low-cut, midriff-revealing, or
- T-shirt acceptable baggy shirt
- DuPont Tyler - Denim vests
Middle School tops - Sleeveless shirts
- See-through material of any kind
Bottoms:
REQUIRED Permitted NOT permitted
- Solid color khaki slacks - Pants, slacks, knee - Jeans or denim of any kind
or joggers length shorts, cargo - Leggings (unless under skirt or
- Solid color khaki shorts pants, cargo shorts, dress)

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 - Solid color khaki skirts,
skorts, and/or jumpers
- Length must be lower
than fingertips when
standing
Permitted
- Single blazer, light jacket, vest, sweater, or
cardigan over SSA shirt
capris, skirts, skorts, - Jogging pants, sweat pants,
jumpers basketball, and/or sports shorts
- Solid colors include: - Tight-fitting pants of any kind
khaki, blue, grey, or - Sagging below the waist
black - Cut-offs without a hem
- Holes, rips, or tears
- See through material of any kind
Outerwear:
NOT permitted: must be placed in lockers or other
appropriate location prior to class
- Heavy coats
- Any kind of hat or headwear

Miscellaneous:
REQUIRED NOT Permitted
- A belt with all pants or shorts - Hats worn anywhere on the body
- Sweatbands
- Hair bonnets
- Flip flop shoes or slides
- Bandanas, gloves, sunglasses
Bandanas will be confiscated
- House shoes or house slippers
- Tight fitting, baggy, or revealing clothing of any
kind
- Large or obtrusive jewelry
- Chains or spiked accessories
- Clothing or accessories that conceal weapons

Vandalism
Students are expected to respect all school property. This includes all physical property located within and outside the building (i.e.
desks, chairs, school provided including school laptops, document cameras, and

Visitors to School

Except on occasions such as school programs, athletic events, open house and similar events at which the general public is invited, all
persons with the exception of school district personnel and students entering the school buildings or school grounds at which they are
enrolled are prohibited from entering unless they have first been granted permission to enter by front office school personnel. All
visitors are required to report directly to the school office. When you visit the school, all visitors should sign a designated log book for
visitors, presented valid Tennessee driver’s license or other state authorized photo identification verifying the identity of the visitor.
Visitors that plan to remain in the building will have their identification scanned utilizing the MNPS RAPTOR visitor management
system. This is for the protection of our children!! Parents will not be allowed access to the building if they refuse to follow this
procedure!

The principal or his/her designee has the authority to exclude from the school premises any persons disrupting the educational
programs in the classroom or in the school, disturbing the staff or students on the premises, or on the premises for the purpose of
committing an illegal act.

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 Metropolitan Nashville Board of Public Education
Anna Shepherd, Chair, District 4
Jill Speering, Vice Chair, District 3

Dr. Sharon Gentry, District 1

Dr. Jo Ann Brannon, District 2
Christiane Buggs, District 5
Tyese Hunter, District 6
Will Pinkston, District 7
Mary Pierce, District 8
Amy Frogge, District 9

Director of Schools
Dr. Shawn Joseph

Community Superintendents
Dr. Pippa Meriwether, Northwest Quadrant
Dr. Damon Cathey, Northeast Quadrant
Dr. Dottie Critchlow, Southwest Quadrant
Dr. Adrienne Battle, Southeast Quadrant

www.mnps.org

1. Request for alternate format

To request this information in an alternate format, please contact your building principal or department head.

2. Request for auxiliary aids at a school building statement

Individuals who need auxiliary aids and services are to make their request known to the building principal or department head prior to the date it is needed.
(Interpreters for the deaf or hard of hearing must be requested forty-eight [48] hours prior to the event.)

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender,
gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of
its programs, services or activities. Las escuelas Públicas Metropolitanas de Nashville (MNPS, por sus siglas en inglés)
no discriminan por la raza, religión, credo, género, identidad de género, orientación sexual, origen nacional, color, edad
y/o discapacidad en la admisión, acceso u operación de sus programas, servicios o actividades

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 Addendum

DuPont Tyler Middle School

431 Tyler Dr.
Hermitage, TN 37076

2018-19 Cell Phone Policy

All Electronic Devices (i.e. cell phones, headphones, iPods, iPads, speakers, etc.) must be turned
off at 8:55AM. Students are permitted to have their cell phone on their person. Cell phones are not
permitted to be used during instruction unless approved by the instructional teacher. Cell phones are not
to be used during transitions, lunch, or restroom time. Students are free to use their phones after they are
dismissed at 3:55PM each school day. Cell phones may not be used during Morning Tutoring or After School
Detention.

EARBUDS ARE NOT PERMITTED BETWEEN 8:55 AM AND 3:55 PM

Parents, if you need to contact your child, we ask that you call the main office at 615-885-8827. We are
more than happy to relay your message to your child. Because your child is immersed in a structured learning
environment from 8:55 am - 3:55 pm, we ask that parents, guardians, and other outsiders refrain from
attempting to contact your child during regular school hours on their device.

Students found in violation of the above policy will be asked to forfeit their device. The device will be
labeled, given to office staff, and locked away until a parent or guardian comes to retrieve the device. He/she
will receive a consequence for violating Code 203 in the 2018-19 MNPS Student Handbook; Electronic
Devices: Improper Use of Cell Phone, Internet or Electronic Devices. Any student who refuses to forfeit their
device will be faced with further disciplinary action. Multiple violations of this policy could lead to disciplinary
action up to suspension from school.

Cell phone use at school is often the source of distractions, bullying, threats, fights, and theft. Apps such
as Instagram, Snapchat, Kik, and other similar sites are often used by teens as a camping ground to participate
in these activities. Please have regular conversations with your child and monitor their access to these sites. We
appreciate your support and understanding.

SUPPORT. ENGAGE. INSPIRE.

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DRAFT DuPont Tyler Middle School Family/School Compact 2018-2019
The DuPont Tyler staff, parents, and students will work as partners to foster a positive learning environment.
This compact describes school and family responsibilities.

DuPont Tyler Middle School Faculty Commitment:

 Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables
the participating students to meet the State's student academic achievement standards. We will strive to meet
the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of each student, prepare to teach the rigorous
curriculum standards as outlined by the State of Tennessee and MNPS, and provide instruction based on the
needs and progress of students.
 Hold parent conferences during which this compact will be discussed as it relates to the individual student’s
achievement.
 Conferences will be held once during the fall semester and as deemed necessary by parent and/or teacher.
 Provide parents with frequent reports of their child's progress. The school will provide communication of
student progress and student behavior through email/text/phone messages, progress report and report cards,
and other assessment reports provided by the school and MNPS.
 Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in the school activities.
 Provide a safe, bully-free learning environment for students
 Follow the policies set forth by Metropolitan Schools & work collaboratively with all stakeholders for academic
success.
DuPont Tyler Middle School Parent, Guardian and Community*
 Take responsibility for my child’s behavior.
 Ensure that my child is at school on time each day as set forth by the MNPS calendar at the regularly set school
hours.
 Communicate with my-child’s teacher by attending conferences sending/answering email messages and
reviewing student progress reports.

 Provide a quiet study homework area for my child and ensure that all homework assignments are completed.
 Support my child and MNPS at after school events (sports/athletics, concerts, and parent
meetings
 Communicate with my child about his/her school activities and lessons every day.
 Communicate with the school when any changes occur in address, email, phone numbers, or health-related
issues.
 Show respect with my words and actions for my child, other children, and their families, teachers/faculty, and
the school. Transport my child to and from before and after school events, tutoring sessions, and activities.
DuPont Tyler Middle School Student Commitment:
 Take responsibility for my academic success and behavior.
 Behave in a safe and respectful manner by obeying school, classroom, and bus expectations, so that all students
can learn.
 Be a good citizen by doing what is right and showing respect to all adults and peers.
 Discuss school activities, my goals, and lessons with my parent or guardian every day so that I can learn and be
successful.
 Arrive at school every day on time so I am present and prepared for my classes.
 Be a quality producer by doing my best work and completing all assignments on time.
 Demonstrate responsible citizenship by accepting others regardless of race, religion, economic status, or
anything that makes someone different from me.
 Help to keep DuPont Tyler Middle School a bully-free school.
For questions, comments, or suggested changes to this document, please contact
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 Mr. Andres Rischer at:615-885-8827 x. 2505 or email at: andres.rischer@mnps.org

DuPont Tyler Middle School

DuPont Tyler Middle School Parent Involvement Policy 2018-2019
Parents play an important role in our school community that is critical to the success of a child's achievement.
At DuPont Tyler Middle School, we will strengthen our home-school-community partnership to ensure a safe,
student centered learning environment. This policy outlines how parents' input and support are sought for the
development of this program. It also shows how the school provides parents with the information, ideas, and
training needed to support their child's educational progress and the role the community plays in this process.

Parent/Student/School Compacts: The DuPont Tyler Parent/Student/School Compact is presented to parents,

students, faculty, and staff. The Compact outlines how parents, students, and staff will share the responsibility
for improving student achievement.
Communication: DuPont Tyler believes communication between home and school is vital.
l. An Open House/Annual Title I Meeting will be held to welcome parents and students. The meeting will also
provide information about the school and community and explain the school improvement plan, parent
involvement policy, and parent/student/school compact.
2. Academic progress reports will be formally issued every 4.5 weeks. Report Cards will be issued every 9
weeks. Teachers will inform parents when students are failing to perform adequately.
3. An individual child's progress and parent concerns are addressed through e-mails, texts, telephone Calls,
home visits, personal notes, student planners, and conferences.
4. Parents may request the opportunity for meetings to offer suggestions and to participate in decisions
related to the education of their child.
5. Parent teacher conferences will be offered at varied times to accommodate parent needs.
6. All parents will be notified of their rights and responsibilities under the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act, including staff qualifications, school choice, and opportunities to provide input for
improvement.
7. All parents will be provided appropriate opportunities to engage in meaningful communication with
school staff regarding all phases of school and/or district improvement through telephone call-outs, e-mail
messages, social media, newsletters, the school website, and the school sign.
8. Parent surveys will be used to gather data which will be used for school improvement.
9. Information will be provided in English and Spanish. Translation services are available upon request.
10. Parents are asked to attend parent meetings/workshops sponsored by the school and review all
documentation that is sent home
11. Parents are encouraged to make visits to the school, volunteer, and be involved whenever possible.
12. Parents' opinions and feedback concerning our program are sought throughout the year.
Advisory/Leadership Groups:
1. In order to build and support a strong partnership among the school, parents, and community input from
parents is welcomed and encouraged. Parents are invited to be involved in the development, implementation,
and review of our Parent Student Compact, Parent Improvement Policy, and our Schoolwide Improvement plan.
Parents are encouraged to review, give feedback, and provide suggestions. Parents are urged to involve
themselves in one or more school and district wide parent committees.
2. Parents are provided the opportunity during the school year to serve on the DuPont Tyler PTO which meets at
designated times to support the vision of the school to provide parent input in the guidance and direction of the
school. All parents are encouraged to be active members of the PTO to promote interaction and communication
among the school community.
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 3. DuPont Tyler will provide opportunities for regular meetings for parents to formulate suggestions and to
participate, as appropriate, in decisions about the education of their children. Feedback and suggestions are
collected through an annual survey, monthly PTO meetings, and opportunities are provided to serve on
Leadership & Planning committees.

Parent Meetings/Workshops/Trainings: Parents will be provided numerous opportunities to improve parenting

skills and support student's learning through activities sponsored through DuPont Tyler's Family Involvement
Specialist. Those activities may include Literacy Night, Math Night, small group discussions, etc. Other
parent workshops and family nights will provide information for parents to enable the understanding of
student academic standards, how to monitor student progress, how to work with children at home, and how to
support learning at home. Written communication will be provided in an understandable format and language
as needed.
Volunteering: DuPont Tyler administration, teachers, and staff strongly encourage parents and family
members to volunteer at school during the school day and after school. Volunteering at DuPont Tyler can
include:
Assisting with school & Parent Booster Club events Work school dances and athletic events
Reading to students Participation in Parent Booster Club
Beautification/Landscaping/Gardening Providing Language Translations
Assisting with school fundraisers

For questions, comments, or suggested changes to this document, please contact

Mr. Andres Rischer at:615-885-8827 x. 2505 or email at: andres.rischer@mnps.org

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 PARENT/STUDENT SIGNATURE PAGE DUPONT TYLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
2018-2019
Dear Students and Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

This handbook was developed as a guide for students and parents and to answer commonly asked questions that
may arise during the course of the school year. Our goal is to create a positive educational atmosphere of
learning where the 5 R’s (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready, Be Resourceful, Be Reliable) are enforced
firmly, fairly, and consistently to all students. We ask that you familiarize yourself with this handbook by
reading it and ask that you sign this page as evidence that you are aware of our policies and procedures. To
view and download the handbook please visit www.mnps.org/handbook and https://schools.mnps.org/dupont-
tyler-middle-prep.

Signing below is evidence that parents and students have or will read and understand the contents of this
handbook. We are committed to working as partners with our staff, parents, and students in order to create a
positive learning environment.

Parent/Guardian’s Name (printed): ______________________________________________ Date: __________

DUPONT TYLER PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY AND SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

FEEDBACK FORM

All schools receiving Title I funds are required to develop, jointly with parents, a written Parent Involvement
Policy which includes a School-Parent Compact. These documents establish the school’s expectations and
specifically describe how the school will meet the required components of the policy. Included in our parent-
student handbook is a copy of our “draft/revised” Parent Involvement Policy and School-Parent Compact. We
want to hear your suggestions on how to make these documents better. Please list any suggestions you have for
changes below. Additionally, you may contact Mr. Andres Rischer for additional feedback and suggestions at:
Andres.Rischer@mnps.org

Please check your agreement with the parent involvement policy and school-parent compact below. Thank you!
 The Parent Involvement Policy is fine as written.
 Feedback for the Parent Involvement Policy:

 The School-Parent Compact is fine as written.

 Feedback for the Parent Involvement Policy:

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Additional comments:

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