REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be issued to students at the end of each six-week grading period (see table below). 
Report cards contain academic, conduct, and attendance information.

PROGRESS REPORTS                 DEFICIENCY NOTICES

 Progress Reports and Deficiency notices are distributed to students in the middle of each six weeks term.
Notices should be signed by the parent or guardian and returned to classroom teacher.  

HONOR ROLL

 Honor Roll is determined from student report cards and is set by Board of Education policy.

Middle School Honors 

Principal’s List:

                Academic subjects:                                                                             Numerical equivalent of all A
                Conduct:                                                                                               1 or 2 

Distinguished Honor Roll:

                Academic subjects:                                                                             GPA of 3.6 or above
                Conduct:                                                                                               1 or 2 

Honor Roll:

                Academic subjects:                                                                             GPA of 3.0 to 3.59
                Conduct:                                                                                               1 or 2

Citizenship Honors:

                Conduct:                                                                                               All 1

ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS 

If a student is injured or becomes ill at school, we will make him/her comfortable and contact parents or guardians immediately. 
If we are unable to contact parents/guardians, we will attempt to contact someone at the emergency numbers.  Be sure to update all change in home, work, and emergency contact telephone numbers.

 CHRONIC ILLNESS- The office needs to know of chronic illnesses such as asthma, rheumatic fever, diabetes, allergies, etc.  Please provide precise written directions for Cordova School to follow in case an emergency arises. 

FIELD TRIPS-Students attending any field trip sponsored by the school must submit a signed parental permission slip before participating in the activity.  Telephone calls for field trip permission will not be accepted.

 FIRE, TORNADO, AND EARTHQUAKE DRILLS-Drills are necessary for the safety of students, faculty and staff.  Their teachers will provide specific information and procedures for these events to the students.  Drills are conducted unannounced throughout the year. 

LOST AND FOUND- lost and found box is kept in the office area.  Providing proper identification may reclaim lost items; please clearly label student possessions. 

 MEDICATION-Students receiving medication at school must follow these guidelines:

·         All medication must be brought to the Main Office by the parent/guardian.

·         Medication must be in the original container from the pharmacy, and must have the student’s name, amount of dosage, and frequency/time of dosage.

·         Additional paperwork must be filled out with the secretary when medication is first brought to school.

·         Medication may only be dispensed through the office.  Students possessing medication may be subject to disciplinary action.

METAL DETECTORS & SEARCHES 

Policy 5153 “...The Board recognizes that the vast majority of students attending Memphis City Schools have a desire to learn.  Students, faculty and staff must be able to participate in teaching and learning environment free from the threat of weapons.  Therefore, it is the policy of the Memphis City Schools to require the use of metal detectors at schools, and to authorize their use at school sponsored events to conduct searches of students and visitors and their personal effects, at random and for cause, in accordance with applicable statutes, case law and related mandates.  Searches are to be conducted for Board purposes and not for the primary purpose of gathering evidence or instituting criminal proceedings. If a weapon is found as a result of the search, the MPD and Office of Security will be notified.  Any student found in possession of a weapon, real or look-alike, will be subject to disciplinary measures in accordance with the MCS Student Code of Conduct and Board Policies.

 STUDENT DISCIPLINE-The Memphis City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap/disability, or sex in its programs and activities.  No student shall be denied equal access to or participation in, any school sponsored class, activity, or honors program on the basis of the above. Students and their parents/guardians who believe the students have been discriminated against have the right to seek corrective action.  Reports of such incidents must be submitted in writing to the principal.  If the necessary corrective action is not taken, an appeal may be made to the Director of Pupil Services, 2597 Avery Avenue, Memphis, TN 38112. 

One of the most important lessons education teaches is self-discipline.  Although not a separate subject, in supports the whole educational structure of the school.  Discipline is the training that develops self-control, character, orderliness and efficiency.  It is the key to good conduct and proper consideration for other people. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each student to operate as a responsible citizen.  The Memphis City Schools establishes the policies governing student conduct.  The administration and faculty of Cordova School uphold these policies.  They are covered in Cordova Middle School’s “Blue Ribbon Plan”. Possession of weapons (real or look alike), alcohol or other drugs, electronic devices (pagers and portable telephones), or other drug paraphernalia is strictly prohibited.  Possession of such items or substances on school property, buses, or at any school sponsored activity on or off campus shall result in an immediate Board Suspension and police involvement.  (Note TCA 39-17-1309; TCA 49-6-4201; the School Security Act of 1981; TCA XVII; the Gun-Free School Zone Act of the Federal Crime Control Act of 1990).

TELEPHONE-Telephones in the office are for business use.  Students may use the office telephones for emergencies only; students should check with a secretary in the office before calling.  Students are not to use telephones in the Guidance Offices or Teacher Workrooms.  Urgent messages will be delivered to students; students will not be called from class to receive telephone calls.

 TEXTBOOKS-Students will be issued textbooks after parents sign the Textbook Form.  All books at Cordova are numbered and students are responsible for the books issued to them.  Lost or damaged books must be paid for before students can receive their final report cards or withdrawal papers.

 VISITORS-For the protection of the students, all visitors to school must report to the Main Office to sign-in and receive a Visitor’s Pass.  Exceptions are made to this requirement under the following conditions:    1.  Volunteers in the library, or parents/guardians eating lunch with their children, need only to sign-in at the office counter and receive a Visitor’s sticker.  2.  Special instructions will be given for events in the gym or multipurpose room.

 VOLUNTEERS & PTSA-Parents and guardians are encouraged to join and be an active participant in the Cordova PTSA.  This group provides needed resources and coordinates voluntary efforts of parents, guardians, and others.  Please contact the principal, assistant principal, or a PTSA board member,
if you wish to volunteer at school.

 DETENTION-Students may be assigned to detention by faculty or administration for violations of classroom behavior plans, disruptive behavior, or for being tardy to class.  Students receive a copy of this form to give to their parents.  Failure to attend, or repeated assignments to detention, will result in a suspension.

 LOCKERS-Lockers with built-in locks are available for rent by students; the yearly fee is $4.00.  Students may not share their locker with anyone, and should never give out their combination. Lockers are school property and may be opened by authorized personnel at any time.  Students should report any locker problems to one of the assistant principals.

 NOTEBOOKS and AGENDAS-Middle school students are required to have a three-ring binder to keep all class information, notes, tests, and progress records together.  Students are also required to use a homework planner, or Agenda, in order to keep track of assignments, projects, tests, etc.  Parents are encouraged to routinely examine the notebook for assignment completion and to help students keep their books neat and organized. Students are provided forms to include in their notebooks to track class progress for each class.  Parents are encouraged to review the forms regularly and to talk with the student about class progress. During any conferences, students will be expected to produce their notebook, the student progress records for the current six weeks, and the homework planner/agenda. The goal of this is to standardize expectations among all grades and to teach organizational skills that will see them successfully through middle school, high school, and beyond.

 TARDIES TO CLASS 

There is zero tolerance for tardies to class in the middle school.  Students will have five minutes to change classes between periods.  Any student not in the classroom at the tardy bell will be assigned to after school detention.