2.       Children will not be allowed to leave the school during the day except with a parent or guardian or someone authorized by a parent or guardian.  If a parent must check their child out early, the parent must go through the front office.  Parents may not go to the classroom to get their children.

3.       When children are dismissed they are to go directly home or to a destination agreed upon by the parents and they are not to return to school that day.

4.       If a child is to go home with another student, he or she must have a signed note from their parent or guardian with a phone number for verification.  Students MAY NOT ride another bus to go home with a friend.

5.       For an emergency dismissal we will follow these procedures:

A.       The Parish Superintendent will notify the school to dismiss.

B.       Bus drivers will be called to come pick up their students.

C.      We will then follow the regular dismissal procedure.

Parents should have an emergency plan so that your child will know what to do and where to go in case school dismisses early.  During inclement weather, we sometimes have to dismiss early because of the loss of electricity.  Without electricity, our telephone system does not work.

     Students will no longer be allowed to check out two sets of textbooks.  If a child needs another set of textbooks, they will have to purchase extra books from the School Book Supply Company.

Students must be present 160 days in each class in order to receive credit for that subject.  This means that 17 absences from a class results in failure of the class.  Attendance is taken each hour.

Exceptions are made only in the event of personal illness as verified by a physician, and/or other extenuating circumstances as approved by the Parish Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance.  Such excuses should be brought to the main office each morning so that they can be posted on the computers.  The only exceptions allowed are as follows:  

1.  Personal illness (with Dr.’s excuse)

2.  Death in the family (w/letter from Fun. home)

3.  Serious illness in the family (w/Dr’s. excuse)

4.  Religious Holiday

The student will be given an admit slip for this absence.

Faxed Dr’s. excuses must come directly to the school from the Dr’s. office with a fax cover sheet from that office.  We will not accept faxed excuses that are brought in to the office by students or parents.

Vacations are unexcused and students will not be allowed to make up work.

Following notification of failure due to absences, any appeal by parent or guardian to Parish Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance must be made within five days, excluding weekends and holidays. 

Meritorious Attendance will be mailed home at the end of the year for those students who have maintained a 98% attendance rate.  (Absent, tardy, checkout no more than 3 days during the year).   They will be recognized at the awards program but receive the certificate following the completion of school.

Final Exams will be given the last 3 days of the school year.  Students must have a state approved excuse (as listed above under Attendance) to miss any exams.  All unexcused exams will be counted as a zero.

Please do not schedule vacations during the last week of school.  Students will not be excused from finals or allowed to take them early due to vacations.

Exemptions:  There will be opportunities for students to earn exemptions from Final Exams based on: 

    **Being exempt does not automatically mean you will

receive an A for the final grade.**

At Live Oak Middle School we believe that no one has the right to disrupt the education of or interfere with the mental, physical and emotional well being of anyone else.  All students are expected to show respect and be obedient to All School Personnel.

     IT SHOULD BE UNDERSTOOD BY ALL STUDENTS THAT ALL TEACHERS ARE OBLIGATED TO CARRY OUT ANY AND ALL POLICIES OF THIS SCHOOL AND THAT THE STUDENTS ARE OBLIGED TO TAKE INSTRUCTIONS FROM ANY TEACHER.

1.  Students are subject to an immediate recommendation for expulsion for the following offenses:

·          Upon receiving a 4^th suspension

·          Possession/use of a weapon (firearm - 12 calendar month expulsion)

·          threatening or assault on school personnel

·          Theft/Extortion

·          Vandalism

·          Possession and/or distribution of an illegal narcotic, drug, or other controlled substance (16 years of age and older - 24 month calendar expulsion; under 16 - 12 calendar month expulsion)

·          Inciting or participating in a major disruption

·          Breaking and entering school property

·          Any behavior that could seriously endanger another person or property

·          Committing other serious offenses as determined by the administration

2.  Students are subject to a long term suspension (3-9 days) for the following offenses:

·          Being under the influence of; using; possession; distribution; or intent to distribute alcoholic beverages, prescription medicine, or “LOOK ALIKE” drugs (2^nd offense - expulsion)

·          Profanity or obscenity (verbal or written)

·          Disrespect, disobedience, disruptive behavior

·          Leaving class without permission

·          Forging/altering school documents

·          Dress code violations

·          Consistent failure to bring materials to class

·          Sleeping in class

·          Physical contact/physical display of affection (hugging, kissing, etc.)

·          Gum (not allowed at school at any time.)

·        Possession of beepers, pagers, phones, tape players, radios, cards, laser pointers, etc.  (Will be confiscated)

·          Running           

·          Disobedience, disrespect, disruptive behavior

·          Attending a school function during a suspension

3.  Disciplinary action such as short term suspension (1-2 days) or before school detention will be given for the following:

·          Blatant disrespect or willful disobedience towards a school employee (possible expulsion)

·          Failure to report to Saturday Detention

·          Fighting

·          Possession/use of tobacco or cigarette lighters

·          Gambling

·          Failure to complete punish work

·          Use of another student’s ID card.  Student’s failure to have ID card

·          Any behavior that endangers others

·          Any behavior that is unbecoming of a Live Oak Middle School student

·          Any violation of the state and parish guidelines on students discipline

·          Any violation of medication policy.

·          Indecent behavior

·          Leaving campus without permission

·          Skipping school

All students enrolled in Livingston Parish schools will follow the uniform dress code as listed below:

Shirt:

- All shirts must be tucked in at all times

- Solid color: Navy blue or white

- Polo: (golf-boxed, hemmed) two, three or four buttons at the top front with collar (short or long sleeves)

- Oxford/dress shirt (short or long sleeves) - Must be tucked-in.

-Designs, emblems, insignias, monograms and logos are prohibited (Not allowed)

- Under-shirts and t-shirts, if worn must be white in color and can only be worn underneath the standard uniform shirt and must be tucked in.

Jumpers:

- Solid color: Khaki

- Styles must be cotton twill or cotton blend (no jean material)

-No sewn or outside pockets or flaps.

- Uniform shirts must be worn under jumpers

- Length: Top of knee or longer

- Designs, emblems, insignias, monograms and logos are prohibited (Not allowed).

Skirts:

- Solid color:  Khaki

- Style must be cotton twill or cotton blend (no jean material).

        - **must be worn at waistline**

        - Pleated, flat or A-line

        - Length:  Top of knee or longer

- Designs, emblems, insignias, monograms and logos are prohibited (Not allowed).

- Front and back pockets are acceptable

- Cargo type pockets on any garment are prohibited (not allowed).

- Zip fly only.

Shorts or Skorts:

- Solid color: Khaki

- Style must be cotton twill or cotton blend (no jean material)

- No pockets on pant legs

- Pleated, flat, or A-line

- Grades 3 - 12 must have belt loops and mandatory belt.  Skorts do not have to have belt loops but, if they do, then a belt must be worn.

- Must be worn at the waistline

- Length: Top of knee to four (4) inches above knee (length cannot be below the knees) (length can be cuffed or not cuffed)

        - Zip fly only.

Slacks:

- Solid color: Khaki

- Style must be cotton twill or cotton blend (no jean material)

- Straight legs

- No elastic or gathered at ankles

- Must be hemmed and length not to exceed top of shoe (hem can be cuffed)

- No pocket on lower legs

- Grades 3 - 12 must have belt loops and mandatory belt

- Must be worn at waistline.

- Cropped, stirrup, parachute, wind, stretch/warm-up, and jean style pants are prohibited (not allowed).

- Can be pleated or flat-front.

- Designs, emblems, insignias, monogram and logos are prohibited (Not allowed).

        -  Zip fly only.

Belts:

- Solid color: Black, navy blue, khaki or brown

- Grades 3 - 12 mandatory when wearing slacks or shorts

- Belts must be visible at all times.

- Belt buckles must be plain; standard buckle

- Appropriate length for waist size

- Designs, emblems, insignias, monograms and logos are prohibited (Not allowed).

Socks:

- Solid color: White, navy blue or khaki (must be a matching pair)

- Mandatory wear

- Designs, emblems, insignias, monograms and logos are prohibited

- Must extend above the ankle and no higher than the knee

Hose/Tights:

- Solid color: White, navy blue or skin tone

- Socks, hose or tights must be worn with shoes

Pullover of Any Kind: (sweaters, sweatshirts, vest: any garment which is pulled over the head which does not snap, button or zip from top to bottom:

- Solid color: Navy blue or white

- Pullover v-neck or pullover crew (hoods are prohibited)

- Must be worn over uniform shirt

- Turtlenecks are prohibited

- Designs, emblems, insignias, monograms and logos are prohibited (Not allowed).

Shoes:

- Shoes that tie, buckle or velcro

- Closed-toe and closed-heel shoe mandatory (tennis shoes, dress shoes, casual shoes or slip-on shoes)

- Shoes shall be properly tied if applicable

- Boots may be worn with pants only

Coats:

- Coat/jacket/sweater may be worn as long as the uniform shirt collar is revealed under the coat/jacket/sweater

- TRENCH COATS are prohibited (not allowed).

- Vest/jackets/sweaters/coats that zip/button/snap from top to bottom may be any color and with hood.

-Coats, jackets and sweaters cannot be tied around your waist.

Additional Dress Code Rules:

- Uniforms must fit neatly and not be oversized.  - Caps, hats and unprescribed glasses are not permitted.

- Earrings are not allowed by males as wearing apparel.

- Male hair length must be of even distribution.  The hair may not extend below the plane of the shoulder nor down neither upon the eyebrow in front, nor down below the earlobe.  Hair must be clean and neat at all times.  Lines cut in the hair, shaven hair, “Mohawk” cuts, extreme coloring of hair, “tails” or any other hairstyle which interferes with a students’ performance or his classmates’ performance is prohibited.

- Young ladies’ hair must be clean, neat and well-groomed.  Extreme coloring and hairstyles are not acceptable.  Hair in rollers of any kind is not acceptable.

- Foundation garments (if necessary) and   underwear must be worn.

- Personal hygiene must be maintained.

- Sideburns can extend to the lobe of the ear. 

- Any item which interferes with a student’s performance or his classmates is prohibited.

No student shall be considered in violation of the School Uniform Dress Code in the following instances:

A.  When administrators allow exceptions to the uniform code for

special events. (Ex: Dress-up day, athletes on game days, academic teams, clubs, picture day, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts on regular meeting days, etc.)

B.  During the first ten (10) school days after transferring from out of the Parish to Livingston Parish Schools.  During this ten (10) day period, appropriate dress (according to School Board Policy) shall be followed.

C.  When a student is on campus outside of normal school hours.

D.  When a student has been authorized by the school principal to wear a school activity uniform such as those worn by members of the cheerleading squad, dance team, band or athletic teams.