2020-2021 Hogg Student Agenda

HOGG MIDDLE
SCHOOL

2020-2021
Student Agenda

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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021

James S. Hogg Middle School

920 S. Broadway Avenue
Tyler, TX 75701

Telephone: 903-262-1500
Fax: 903-262-1501

www.tylerisd.org

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Name:________________________________________________________________________
Address:____________________City_____________State_______Zip___________________
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1Y Teacher________________________________________ Student ID_________________

Student Name:_______________________________________________
6th Grade Schedule

Period Subject Room# Teacher

1X

1Y

ADVISORY

2X

LUNCH

2Y

3X

3Y

4X

4Y

7th Grade Schedule

Period Subject Room# Teacher

1X
1Y
ADVISORY
2X
2Y
LUNCH
3X
3Y
4X
4Y

8th Grade Schedule

Period Subject Room# Teacher

1X
1Y
ADVISORY
2X
2Y
3X
LUNCH
3Y
4X
4Y

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Hogg Middle School 

2020-2021 Bell Schedule 

Period Time
Tutorials 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM
8:20 AM - 9:05 AM
1X 9:09 AM - 9:54 AM
1Y 9:58 AM - 10:18 AM
ADV 10:24 AM - 11:09 AM
2X

6TH GRADE 7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE

LUNCH 11:09 AM - 2Y 11:13 AM - 2Y 11:13 AM -
11:39 AM 11:58 PM 11:58 PM

2Y 11:43 AM - LUNCH 11:58 PM - 3X 12:02 PM -
12:28 PM 12:28 PM 12:47 PM

3X 12:32 PM - 3X 12:32 PM - LUNCH 12:47 PM -
1:17 PM 1:17 PM 1:17 PM

3Y 1:21 PM - 2:06 PM
4X 2:10 PM - 2:55 PM
4Y 2:59 PM - 3:45 PM

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AUGUST 2020 2020 - 2021 Calendar (176 Days) FEBRUARY 2021

SMTWT F S First Day of School for Students August 19 SMTWT F S
1 Last Day of School for Students May 26 123456

2345678 Graduations RISE Academy 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 May 19, 2021 Early College High School 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 May 20, 2021 Robert E. Lee High School 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 May 21, 2021 28
30 31 May 22, 2021 John Tyler High School
MARCH 2021
SEPTEMBER 2020 Six Weeks Aug. 19 - Sept. 25 27 days
First Sept. 28 - Oct. 30 24 days SMTWT F S
SMTWT F S Second Nov. 2 - Dec. 18 30 days 123456
12345 Third Jan. 5 - Feb. 12 28 days
Fourth Feb. 15 - April 1 29 days 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Fifth April 5 - May 26 38 days 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Sixth 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31
27 28 29 30 Emergency Closure Dates
June 1-30 (as needed) APRIL 2021
OCTOBER 2020
Teachers Report SMTWT F S
SMTWT F S August 10 123
123
State Testing 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 December 8-11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 April 6-9 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 May 4-7; May 11-14 25 26 27 28 29 30
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 June 22-25
MAY 2021
NOVEMBER 2020 Holidays
Labor Day – September 7 SMTWT F S
SMTWT F S Thanksgiving – November 23-27 1
1234567 Christmas Break – December 21 - Jan. 1, 2021
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 18 2345678
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Spring Break - March 8-12 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Good Friday – April 2 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
29 30 Memorial Day – May 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
DECEMBER 2020 Professional Development Days
August 11-14; 17 JUNE 2021
SMTWT F S October 5
12 3 45 May 28 SMTWT F S
12345
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Teacher Work/Clerical Days
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 August 10, 18 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 January 4 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
27 28 29 30 31 May 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
JANUARY 2021 Bad Weather Make Up Days (staff only)
June 1-2 JULY 2021
SMTWT F S
12 Early Release Days SMTWT F S
December 18, 2020 123
345 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 May 26, 2021 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Administrative Summer Hours - June 1 - July 30 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
31 M-W 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; TH 7:30 a.m. to 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
4:30 p.m.
Closed Fridays

Administrative Offices Closed: July 5-9, 2021

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BELL SCHEDULES OUTLINED

Note: The first day after Progress reports go out will be FLEX SCHEDULE DAY. This will allow for a 75-
minute block of FLEX time. During this time, we will provide a Lock-In for all students passing all subjects
who have returned their progress reports signed by their parents. All other students will be assigned by
the team leader to core academic classes to complete 75 minutes of tutorial time. Our goal is to make this
an incentive for students to want to pass at the mid-point of the six weeks in order to attend the lock-in. It
will also provide individual one-on-one help for students who are failing at the mid-point of and thus
increase their chances of passing for the six weeks. During the Lock-In, a variety of activities will be
planned to include music, refreshments, and social time. Each Lock-In will be different.

Regular Bell Regular Bell FLEX Bell Pep Rally/Assembly Early Release
Schedule Schedule Schedule Schedule
9:32 - 10:02
Lunch A 6th 11:12 – 11:42 10:23 – 11:00 11:12 – 11:42 10:06 – 10:36
Lunch B 7th 12:01 – 12:31 11:04 – 11:41 12:01 – 12:31 10:40 – 11:10
Lunch C 8th 12:50 – 1:20 11:45 – 12:22 12:50 – 1:20
On occasion 8th may
eat with 7th at 12:01- 7:50 7:50 7:50 7:50
12:25 (early release) 8:15 8:15 8:15 8:15
Start tutorials 8:20 – 9:05 8:20 – 8:57 8:20 – 9:05 8:20

Dismiss Caft. 9:09 – 9:54 9:01 – 9:38 9:09 – 9:54 8:20 – 8:40
9:58 – 10:18 No Advisory 9:58 – 10:18 8:44 – 9:04
Tardy Bell (Pep Rally/Assembly)
Start School 1X 9:42 – 10:19 10:24-11:09 9:08 – 9:28

1Y 10:23 – 11:00
11:04 – 11:41
Advisory 11:45 – 12:22

2X 10:24-11:09 10:23 – 11:00
11:04 – 11:41
6th Grade 11:09 – 11:39 11:45 – 12:22 11:09 – 11:39 9:32 – 10:02
Lunch 11:43 – 12:28 11:43 – 12:28 10:06 – 10:36
2Y 12:32 – 1:17 10:23 – 11:00 12:32 – 1:17 10:40 – 11:10
3X 11:04 – 11:41
7th Grade 11:13 – 11:58 11:45 – 12:22 11:13 – 11:58 9:32 – 10:02
2Y 11:58 – 12:28 12:26 – 1:03 11:58 – 12:28 10:06 – 10:36
Lunch 12:32 – 1:17 12:32 – 1:17 10:40 – 11:10
3X 1:07 – 1:44
8th Grade 11:13 – 11:58 1:48 – 2:25 11:13 – 11:58 9:32 – 10:02
2Y 12:02 – 12:47 2:30 – 3:45 FLEX 12:02 – 12:47 10:06 – 10:36
3X 12:47 – 1:17 12:47 – 1:17 10:40 – 11:10
Lunch 1:21 – 2:06 3:45 1:21 – 2:06 11:14 – 11:34
3:50-4:15
3Y 2:10 – 2:55 11:38 – 11:58
4:15 2:59 – 3:45 12:02 – 12:30
4X 2:10 – 2:55
4Y 2:59 – 3:45

End School 3:45 3:45 12:30
PM Tutorials 3:50-4:15 3:50-4:15 12:40

Campus cleared 4:15 4:15

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7 HABITS

OF A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

F L O O R SHABIT 1- RAZORBACK

BE PROACTIVE I AM IN CHARGE!

I am responsible for myself.
I take initiate and have a “can-do” attitude.
I choose how I act,how I feel and what I do.

HABIT 2 - I HAVE A PLAN!
BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND
I set goals for myself.

I have a plan for how I will accomplish my goals.

I think about what I want and how I will get there.

HABIT 3 - I WILL DO WORK FIRST, THEN PLAY!
PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST
I know what my responsibilities are, and I do them based on what
HABIT 4 - is the most important.
THINK WIN-WIN I practice self-control.

HABIT 5 - I BELIEVE WE ALL CAN WIN!
SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND
I want everyone to be a success.
THEN BE UNDERSTOOD I don’t have to put others down to get what I want.
When there is a conflict, I look for solutions that will make everyone
HABIT 6 – feel good.
SYNERGIZE
I WILL LISTEN TO OTHERS BEFORE I TALK!
HABIT 7 -
SHARPEN THE SAW I try to understand other peoples' points of view especially
when their opinion is different than mine.
I am comfortable sharing my opinions and ideas.

I KNOW THAT TOGETHER IS BETTER!

I know everyone is good at something.
Everyone needs to get better at something.
I believe we can all learn something from each other.

I HAVE BALANCE IN MY LIFE!

I keep my body healthy when I exercise, eat healthy foods
and get enough sleep.
I enjoy learning new things.
I know that it is important to spend time with people I care about.

Students who stay organized and plan ahead do better in school. Start the year off right by using this agenda to stay
organized. You can do many things with an agenda planner. Here are some suggestions:
Write your daily homework assignments and check them in the evening. Make a list of due dates for upcoming
projects, quizzes and tests. Keep up with when the next school holiday is scheduled. Make a list of events you want
to attend like sports games, meetings and scheduled competitions and performances. Many students like to fold
down the page after the day is done for quick reference to the next day. This can also help you keep up with how
many school days you have left in the year. It matters not how you choose to use this agenda as long as you choose
to use it as a planning tool to make you a better student. Have fun planning and refer to the list below for special
incentive days for all students who have their planner up to date in class.

“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” A. A. Milne
“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow” Proverb quote

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now” Alan Lakein

Test Bonus Points Test Bonus Points Test Bonus Points Test Bonus Points
5 Points 5 Points 5 Points 5 Points

Show agenda use to qualify. Show agenda use to qualify. Show agenda use to qualify. Show agenda use to qualify.
Sept. 2020 Nov. 2020 Feb. 2021 April 2021

___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________
Teacher Initial Teacher Initial Teacher Initial Teacher Initial

Casual Dress with 3 Can food Monday Blue Jeans Incentive Monday Blue Jeans incentive for Monday Blue Jeans Incentive
items and your agenda to for the advisory class. To the advisory class. To qualify for the advisory class. To
100% of the class must have
support the REL/JT Pantry Raid qualify 100% of the class must their agenda qualify 100% of the class must
Sept. 4, 2020 have their agenda Week of Feb. 5th have their agenda
Let’s Go to the Movies
School Wide Drawing Nov. 12th check for Nov. 16th Drawing for a Pair of Movie April 8th check for April 12th
School Spirit Item Drawing Tickets per grade level. School Wide Drawing
Must have agenda to enter School Wide Drawing Must have agenda up to date.
Chick-Fil-A Breakfast Feb. 12th School Spirit Item Drawing.
name. One per grade Level. Must have agenda up to date.
Week of Sept. 11th Must have agenda up to date.
Week of April 23rd
Week of Dec. 4th

Homework Pass Casual Dress for all students Drawing for Cane’s Lunch Homework Pass
One Subject/One Night with an agenda and Two students per Grade. One Subject/One Night
Show agenda use to qualify. permanent ID Badge Must have agenda up to date. Show agenda use to qualify.
Dec. 18th
Sept. 2020 Week of Feb. 19th May 2020
___________________ Homework Pass ___________________
One Subject/One Night School Wide Drawing
Teacher Initial (2 Per Grade Level) Teacher Initial
School Wide Drawing Jan. 2021 Pizza for Self & Two Friends School Wide Drawing
Razorback Spirit T-Shirts. ___________________ Must have agenda up to date. (2 Per Grade Level)
(One per grade level). Week of Mar. 5th Pizza for Self & Two Friends
Must have agenda up to date. Teacher Initial Monday Blue Jeans Incentive for Must have agenda up to date.
School Wide Drawing the advisory class. To qualify
Week of Sept. 18th School Spirit Item Drawing 100% of the class must have May. 4th
Must have agenda up to date.
Drawing for Formal Tickets their agenda Drawing for Donuts for Entire
(Two Per Grade Level) Week of Jan. 8th Mar. 25th check for Mar. 29th Advisory Class. To qualify

Must have agenda to enter School Wide Drawing Let’s Go to the Movies 100% of the class must have
name. Hogg Spirit T-shirts Drawing for a Pair of Movie their agenda
(One Per Grade Level)
Formal Week Must have agenda up to date. Tickets per grade level. (One Class Per Grade)
Week of Jan. 22nd Must have agenda up to date. May 21st
School Wide Drawing
(2 per grade level) April 16th Casual Dress for all students
with an agenda and
Pizza for Self & Two Friends permanent ID Badge
Must have agenda up to date. May 26th

Oct. 30th

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PROCEDURES

ABSENCES AND TARDIES - AND WHAT TO programs must wait under awning by the gym
DO ABOUT THEM for parents after 4:00 pm. Students are required
Be sure you attend school every day and are on to follow the student code of conduct when
time to every class. Within 48 hours of a student’s participating in any after school program.
absence, the parent must contact the campus Students violating the student code of conduct in
attendance office tutorials, detention, or practices are managed by
campus Administration.
If the reason is unavoidable - illness of the
student or serious illness or death in the family, • 1st offense Assistant Principal office
the student will have the opportunity to make up referral, parent notified
any class work missed. You will have the
responsibility to check with your teachers as soon • 2nd offense Assistant Principal office
as you return to school for the assignments. This referral, parent notified and ISS (In
is an excused absence. School Suspension) one day

Another type of absence is the unexcused • 3rd offense Suspension of after school
absence. Make up work for unexcused absences privileges (Parents will have to make
will follow the Middle School Grading Handbook. other arrangements to pick up children
Examples of unexcused absences are: visiting after school).
the beauty or barber shop, working on a car,
sleeping late, shopping, and studying for any ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE
exam, preparing for parties, hunting, fishing, or The use of illicit drugs and unlawful possession
other appointments that should be made outside and use of alcohol is wrong and harmful. No
of school hours. Also, truancy will be an student shall knowingly possess, use, transmit,
unexcused absence. or attempt to possess, use or transmit, or be
NOTES AFTER AN ABSENCE under the influence of any of the following
• Medical Visits- After any form of medical substances on school premises during any
school term, off premises at a school activity,
visit, i.e. doctor, dental, counseling, a note function or event:
from that office must be provided within 3
(three) days for that absence to be • Any controlled substance or dangerous drug
considered excused. as defined by law, including but not limited
to marijuana, any narcotic drug,
• Multi-Day Illness- Upon return to school, a hallucinogenic, stimulant, depressant,
student absent for more than 5 (five) amphetamine, or barbiturate, including
consecutive days because of a personal prescription and non-prescription drugs.
illness must bring a statement from a doctor
of health clinic verifying the illness or • Alcohol or any alcoholic beverage
condition that caused the student’s extended
absence from school. Should the student • Any volatile glue, aerosol paint, or any other
develop a questionable pattern of absences, volatile chemical substance for inhalation
the principal or attendance committee may
require a statement from a doctor or health • Any other intoxicant or mood changing, mind-
clinic verifying the illness or condition that altering or behavior-altering drug.
caused the student’s absence from school.

ACCIDENTS
In the event of a serious accident, your parents
will be notified immediately. For your security, it
is very important the office have updated
telephone numbers on file in the Frontline
system at all times. Every effort will be made
to render emergency treatment until parents
arrive. However, the school will not be
responsible for subsequent treatment.

AFTER SCHOOL
Students must be picked up by 4:00 pm unless
they are attending the following programs:
tutorial, detention, or after school practices.
Students not participating in any after school

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The transmittal, sale, or attempted sale of what is devices, shall not be visible and shall remain
represented to be any of the above-listed substances
is also prohibited under this policy. Students who off during the school day. Students may use
violate this policy shall be subject to expulsion,
reassignment to an Alternative Educational Program PDA’s (Personal Digital Assistants) during
and/or suspension. When students commit drug and
alcohol-related offenses, they may be referred to the school day with the permission of the
legal authorities for criminal prosecution, in addition
to school imposed discipline. classroom teacher for instructional purposes
Students shall not possess, smoke, or use tobacco
products, including but not limited to cigarettes, only.
vapes, cigars, pipes, snuff, or chewing tobacco on
school premises or at a school-related function. All • To help ensure the testing environment is
possessions will be referred to the Tyler Police Dept.
not compromised, schools may impose
ASSEMBLIES
We have assemblies throughout the year. Everyone different rules for possession of electronic
(teachers and students) is expected to attend
scheduled assemblies. Each grade will be seated communication devices on days that
together according to pre-determined seating charts.
All students will be expected to conduct themselves statewide assessments or district
as ladies and gentlemen and give attention to the
participants on the program. If a student misbehaves benchmark tests are administered.
in an assembly they may not be able to attend future
assemblies/Pep rallies. A student violates this policy if the electronic
communication device is either visible and/or turned
ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT on without the express permission of a school
A student shall not be given credit for a class if he/she official. A violation of this policy will result in the
has been in attendance fewer than 161 days in a year; confiscation of the device. The device will be
unless an attendance committee appointed by the returned to the student upon payment of a $15.00
principal gives credit because there were extenuating administrative fee. Repeated violations of this
circumstances for the absences. The Board shall policy can result in the administrator request of a
establish alternative ways for students to make up parent conference/pickup or confiscation of the
work or regain credit lost because of absences. phone for the remainder of the semester or school
year. Students who use their cell phones to record
CAMPUS PASSES inappropriate behavior at school may lose the
If it is necessary for you to leave your class to go to right to bring cell phones to school. The district
another part of the campus, you must have a campus expects that parents will promptly retrieve electronic
pass. communication devices confiscated under this policy.
The district is not responsible for theft, damage, or
CELL PHONE POLICY loss of such confiscated devices. Any devices not
The district prohibits students from using electronic retrieved by noon on the last school day of the
communication devices without permission at school semester in which the device is confiscated will not
during the instructional day and lunch. The be returned and will be forwarded to Student Services
instructional day is determined by the principal. for disposal.
Electronic communication devices include but are not
limited to: DRESS CODE
Student dress reflects the quality of the school and
• Portable telephones (including cellular, affects student conduct, and their class work. All
students are expected to dress and groom themselves
digital, camera, Internet capable, etc.) two- neatly in clothes and accessories that are appropriate
way radios pagers, beepers. for school activities and meet the following
guidelines:
• Any other electronic device capable of Top Garment: solid colors, black, gray, white,
gold/yellow, or maroon
transmitting electronic signals (including: Material: cotton twill, cotton/polyester blend, wool,
Bluetooth and/or infrared technology, iPods, NO SPANDEX
MP3 players, handheld games, Shirt/Blouse: short sleeve or long sleeve, oxford, or
Smartphones, etc.) polo style, (no sleeveless, half sleeve or low cut),
must have collar or mock turtleneck, may not be
• Students may possess electronic worn as a jacket, no denim, worn tucked in
(exception-sweat shirt). Logos larger than half dollar
communication devices at school; however, in size and of an inappropriate nature for school.
such devices, including accessories for such Logos on winter coats may exceed this diameter.

Undershirt/Blouse: if worn, solid only (no designs)
in gray, black, or white, gold/yellow, or maroon.

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Additional outer-wear: if worn, pullover, sweaters, Casual dress days will be determined by the
cardigan sweaters, vests, sweatshirts, shirt/blouse Campus Principal and will follow this dress code;
with collar must be worn underneath in solid colors there are no exceptions unless determined by the
in black, white, gray, gold/yellow, or maroon. Campus Administration.
For either regular or casual dress codes the
Coats: may include raincoat, windbreaker, to be following items are prohibited and inappropriate
worn only during inclement weather, large distractive
emblems are unacceptable. The school prefers that • hats, caps, or bandannas, or scarves
all heavy coats fall into the colors or black, white,
gray, gold/yellow, or maroon. Coats can be solid • shirt/blouses that are sleeveless, low cut,
or mixture of these colors. Heavy coats that do not expose bare midriffs, or are too short to stay
comply with dress code will have to be removed tucked in
during class and placed in the student’s backpack.
• facial hair
Bottom Garment: khaki (tan), black, navy blue
Material: cotton, twill cotton/polyester blend, wool, • exposed body piercing jewelry
no spandex, no denim except on Spirit Days. • shoes designed for beach or bath wear, open

Pants: dress-type, worn at the waist, hemmed, side toed sandals
and back pockets, no large blousy cargo pockets, no • excessive or distractive makeup
jeans, no cutoffs, no denim material • obscene language or symbols any type of
(except on Spirit Days), no more than one size larger
than waist, no torn ankle slits, pants may not drag on picture, advertising alcoholic beverages,
ground, no overalls, no hip huggers, no zippers in tobacco, or narcotics on coats or sweatshirts
back, no lace up pants, no leggings • symbols on clothing or jewelry that would
distract or cause undue attention
Shorts: hemmed, no more than one size larger than
waist, no cutoffs, no cargo pockets, no shorter than 3 • only natural hair coloring will be allowed
inches above the knee. Capri pants are acceptable • see through provocative or excessively tight
(no spandex) no denim, no overalls
clothing
Skirts/skorts, jumpers: hemmed, no denim, no • exposed tattoos or other body marks
shorter than 3 inches above the knee • symbols, words, designs, or slogans cut into

Belt: Are preferred but optional. Colors include hair to include decorative beads, this
black, brown, and khaki in color, no decorative colors includes Mohawk cuts
or accents. • excessively loose clothing
• dark glasses
Sock/Shoes: visible socks must be worn at all times. • pants or shorts with holes or tears
Colors include white, gray, black, navy, khaki, no • clothing worn in a manner for which it was
visible logos on socks, girls may wear tights, knee- not intended (i.e. backwards, inside out)
highs or pantyhose. No shoes designed for beach or • any accessory or clothing article deemed
bath wear, or open toed sandals, shoelaces must be gang related as determined by school
tied administration
• cutoffs, wind shorts, boxer shorts, athletic
Jewelry/Accessories: jewelry may not exceed the shorts, jogging shorts, bicycling shorts or
diameter of a half-dollar in size, only one necklace or pants, sweat suits, joggers
bracelet may be worn at a time. • ink written on hands, arms or other parts of
the body
Masks: When COVID-19 procedures are in place a Students must wear appropriate undergarments. The
mask will be required at all times while on campus. District discourages the wearing of expensive jewelry
The mask must be appropriate according to the dress and other apparel and is not responsible for lost or
code (no bandanas, inappropriate images such as stolen items. Teachers/coaches/sponsors may define
horror, clowns, drug/alcohol related imagery, etc.) appropriate dress for school-sponsored trips and
extracurricular activities. School T-Shirts may be
Any article of clothing, jewelry, body decoration, worn on designated days as determined by school
or hairstyle extreme enough to create a distraction administration.
or disturb the normal routine of school shall be
deemed inappropriate.

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KNOW YOUR WAY AROUND NATIONAL JR. HONOR SOCIETY
Be sure you follow the traffic rules: For a student to be eligible for membership in the
National Junior Honor Society, he or she must be in
• Walk at a steady pace, do not run the seventh grade. Candidates must have been in
attendance at Hogg Middle School the equivalent of
• Don’t disturb classes already in session at least one semester. The student must have a
scholastic average of 90 in all subjects. Candidates’
• Be in your room before the tardy bell final grades in all subject for sixth, and semester
grades for seventh grade will be averaged.
• Take the shortest route to class, and please Candidates will then be evaluated on the basis of
service, leadership, character, and citizenship. A
stay on the sidewalks ceremony is held each spring to induct new members
for the next school year.
• Plan your day’s work ahead and carry the
SCHEDULE CHANGES
books you need Since students are pre-registered in the spring and
registered during the summer according to their needs
Be sure you know what time school starts and be on and desires as reflected by their schedule plan, and
time. The first bell rings at 8:15 am and the tardy permanent records, there will be no changes of
bell rings at 8:20 am. School life is regulated by a schedules except:
clock so remember to give yourself plenty of time in
the morning to get to school on time. You have 4 • In the event an error has been made in
minutes to travel to your next class. scheduling and

LOST AND FOUND • To equalize a teacher’s load which could
Any item that you find should be brought to the office become unbalanced by the arrival of new
immediately. If you have lost an item, be sure you students.
check in the office and give a description of the lost
article. Check more than one time. We will keep lost Necessary schedule changes will be made only after
items no longer than 2 weeks. clearing with the principal. Requests to change
teachers will not be granted.
LUNCH PERIODS
Please remember to remain quiet going to and from SKATEBOARDS
lunch since other classes are in session. No students For safety purposes skateboards, rollerblades, and
should be in or around any classroom during their skates will not be allowed on campus at any time.
lunch period. Any lunches brought to school during
the school day will need to be labeled and dropped off TARDY CONSEQUENCES
in the front office. Lunches brought to school can only • 1-3 tardies = level 1 consequences (verbal
be for your child. (No pizzas, birthday cakes, etc. to warning, written warning, detention, parent
share with classmates) call)

MAKE-UP WORK • 4-9 tardies = level 2 consequences
Make-up assignments or tests shall be made available (detention, AP Referral, ISS, Saturday
to students after an excused absence. A student will School, AP & parent conference)
be allowed three days for each day of absence(s) to
make-up missed class work or assignments. If you are • 10+ tardies = level 3 consequences
absent for several days, a parent should call the office (Truancy Referral to Student Services
on the third day of absence and request your Office)
assignments. Please allow 24 hours for teachers to
get assignments ready. These assignments can be NOTE: The consequences are for a semester
picked up in the front office. If the absence is one or period. Each semester students start with a
two days it is the responsibility of the student to secure clean slate.
the assignments from the teacher and make-up the
work. The student should contact the teacher to make
arrangements to obtain the assignments on the day
he/she returns to class. The two day period will begin
at the point the student receives the assignment(s)
from the teacher. Any extenuation circumstances or
delay in completing the missed work must be
approved by the principal. The Board has chosen to
allow students who have lost credit because of
unexcused absences to regain credit by fulfilling the
requirements established by the attendance committee
and/or principal.

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TELEPHONE REMINDERS
Our telephone is a business phone and must be used 1. When you are absent your parent should call
as one. Students will not be called out of class to the school.
answer the telephone with the exception of 2. It is your responsibility to check with each
emergencies. teacher for make-up work.
3. Make sure you have all required
TEXTBOOKS supplies/books/Chromebook for each class
Take good care of your books. They are provided for daily.
you by the state, but you are responsible for them. 4. You are expected to be in your assigned seat
Be sure your name is in the front; be sure you inspect when the tardy bell rings for each class
your book when issued for torn or missing pages, 5. You are expected to adhere to the Hogg
blots, or ink so you will not be blamed. Report all Middle School Dress code each day which
damage, and keep textbooks covered. If a textbook is includes student ID badge and mask (during
lost it is the student/parent’s responsibility to pay for COVID-19 requirements).
the book.
Parent Signature
TUTORIALS
Teachers will help you with homework or any type or Student Signature
tutoring from 7:50 am to 8:15 am each day in their
classrooms. Please check the teacher’s
Canvas/Website page to determine which morning
they are available.

VISITORS
All visitors are required to report directly to the
main office and sign in. You must have a valid
picture ID. You will be issued a Raptor visitor badge
which must be worn while on campus. Parents are
invited to visit the school regularly and to be
involved in all school activities. Students from other
campuses will not be allowed to visit during
instructional time. This also includes former students
who wish to visit teachers or friends.

WEAPONS
A student shall not knowingly possess, handle, or
transmit on school premises or off school grounds at
any school activity, function or event knives, metal
rakes, guns, or other weapons, dangerous objects, box
cutters, fireworks, or any other object that can
reasonably be considered a weapon.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL
When a student under age 18 withdraws from school,
the parent or guardian must submit a written request
to the principal, specifying the reasons for
withdrawal and the final day the student will be in
attendance. Withdrawal forms are available from the
principal’s office. Please provide the school at least
three days’ notice of withdrawal so that records and
documents may be prepared.

SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ATTAINABLE RELEVANT TIME BOUNDWildly Important Goals (or WIG's) are SMART!

In order to be "Razorback Ready" it is crucial to practice Habit 2 "Begin with the end in Mind". Wildly Important
Goals are things that must be accomplished in order to be successful. It may help you to think of the "G" in WIG
as a gap. Ask yourself "What area is there a gap between where I am now and where I need to be"? WIG's are
also SMART. They are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time Bound. As you set your academic

goals for this year, use this to begin your journey and track your success along the way.

Describe your academic goal:

_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

How can you track your progress?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Who is going to help you with Who will be your accountability
your goals?__________________ partner?____________________
___________________________ When will they check in with
___________________________ you?_______________________
___________________________

List the skills and resources you need in order to meet your goals.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Goal for check in date 1 Goal for check in date 2 Goal for check in date 3

_______________ _______________ _______________
_______________ _______________ _______________
When?_________ When?_________ When?_________

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SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ATTAINABLE RELEVANT TIME BOUNDWildly Important Goals (or WIG's) are SMART!

In order to be "Razorback Ready" it is crucial to practice Habit 2 "Begin with the end in Mind". Wildly Important
Goals are things that must be accomplished in order to be successful. It may help you to think of the "G" in WIG
as a gap. Ask yourself "What area is there a gap between where I am now and where I need to be"? WIG's are
also SMART. They are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time Bound. As you set your academic

goals for this year, use this to begin your journey and track your success along the way.

Describe your goal:

_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

How can you track your progress?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Who is going to help you with Who will be your accountability
your goals?__________________ partner?____________________
___________________________ When will they check in with
___________________________ you?_______________________
___________________________

List the skills and resources you need in order to meet your goals.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

Goal for check in date 1 Goal for check in date 2 Goal for check in date 3

_______________ _______________ _______________
_______________ _______________ _______________
When?_________ When?_________ When?_________

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Grade Reflection Data Analysis

Grading Period: Progress 1

Record your current academic grades below. Be sure to indicate the date.

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:

Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

Based on your grades, which subject should be your priority for FLEX tutorials?

Subject Priority:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

Specific Focus within the subject:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________
By this date: ____________
How will I know that I met my goal?
• _______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Tutorial Teacher Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

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Grading Period: SW1

Record your original grades from the progress report above and record your current grades below:

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:
Progress 1
Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

SW1

1. Did you improve in your priority subject area? What specifically contributed to your improvement or
lack of improvement?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

2. Based on your current grades, how will you use tutorials to improve or maintain your current
performance?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

3. How does this data align with your academic WIG (SMART goal)?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

4. What are your next steps for the next six weeks?

• ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

By this date: ____________

How will I know that I met my goal?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Parent Signature:_________________________________________________________Date: _________________

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Grade Reflection Data Analysis

Grading Period: Progress 2

Record your current academic grades below. Be sure to indicate the date.

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:

Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

Based on your grades, which subject should be your priority for FLEX tutorials?

Subject Priority:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

Specific Focus within the subject:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________
By this date: ____________
How will I know that I met my goal?
• _______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Tutorial Teacher Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

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Grading Period: SW2

Record your original grades from the progress report above and record your current grades below:

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:
Progress 2
Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

SW2

1. Did you improve in your priority subject area? What specifically contributed to your improvement or
lack of improvement?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

2. Based on your current grades, how will you use tutorials to improve or maintain your current
performance?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

3. How does this data align with your academic WIG (SMART goal)?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

4. What are your next steps for the next six weeks?

• ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

By this date: ____________

How will I know that I met my goal?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Parent Signature:_________________________________________________________Date: _________________

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Grade Reflection Data Analysis

Grading Period: Progress 3

Record your current academic grades below. Be sure to indicate the date.

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:

Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

Based on your grades, which subject should be your priority for FLEX tutorials?

Subject Priority:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

Specific Focus within the subject:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________
By this date: ____________
How will I know that I met my goal?
• _______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Tutorial Teacher Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

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Grading Period: SW3

Record your original grades from the progress report above and record your current grades below:

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:
Progress 3
Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

SW3

1. Did you improve in your priority subject area? What specifically contributed to your improvement or
lack of improvement?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

2. Based on your current grades, how will you use tutorials to improve or maintain your current
performance?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

3. How does this data align with your academic WIG (SMART goal)?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

4. What are your next steps for the next six weeks?

• ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

By this date: ____________

How will I know that I met my goal?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Parent Signature:_________________________________________________________Date: _________________

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Grade Reflection Data Analysis

Grading Period: Progress 4

Record your current academic grades below. Be sure to indicate the date.

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:

Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

Based on your grades, which subject should be your priority for FLEX tutorials?

Subject Priority:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

Specific Focus within the subject:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________
By this date: ____________
How will I know that I met my goal?
• _______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Tutorial Teacher Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

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Grading Period: SW4

Record your original grades from the progress report above and record your current grades below:

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:
Progress 4
Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

SW4

1. Did you improve in your priority subject area? What specifically contributed to your improvement or
lack of improvement?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

2. Based on your current grades, how will you use tutorials to improve or maintain your current
performance?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

3. How does this data align with your academic WIG (SMART goal)?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

4. What are your next steps for the next six weeks?

• ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

By this date: ____________

How will I know that I met my goal?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Parent Signature:_________________________________________________________Date: _________________

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Grade Reflection Data Analysis

Grading Period: Progress 5

Record your current academic grades below. Be sure to indicate the date.

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:

Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

Based on your grades, which subject should be your priority for FLEX tutorials?

Subject Priority:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

Specific Focus within the subject:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________
By this date: ____________
How will I know that I met my goal?
• _______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Tutorial Teacher Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

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Grading Period: SW5

Record your original grades from the progress report above and record your current grades below:

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:
Progress 5
Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

SW5

1. Did you improve in your priority subject area? What specifically contributed to your improvement or
lack of improvement?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

2. Based on your current grades, how will you use tutorials to improve or maintain your current
performance?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

3. How does this data align with your academic WIG (SMART goal)?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

4. What are your next steps for the next six weeks?

• ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

By this date: ____________

How will I know that I met my goal?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Parent Signature:_________________________________________________________Date: _________________

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Grade Reflection Data Analysis

Grading Period: Progress 6

Record your current academic grades below. Be sure to indicate the date.

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:

Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

Based on your grades, which subject should be your priority for FLEX tutorials?

Subject Priority:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

Specific Focus within the subject:
• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

For the next three weeks, my goal is to:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________
By this date: ____________
How will I know that I met my goal?
• _______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Tutorial Teacher Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

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Grading Period: SW6

Record your original grades from the progress report above and record your current grades below:

Date Math ELAR Science Social Other: Other: Other: Other:
Progress 6
Studies ________ ________ ________ ________

SW6

1. Did you improve in your priority subject area? What specifically contributed to your improvement or
lack of improvement?
• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

2. Based on your current grades, how will you use tutorials to improve or maintain your current
performance?
• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

3. How does this data align with your academic WIG (SMART goal)?
• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

4. What are your next steps for the next six weeks?

• ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

My goals for next year are:

• _______________________________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________________________

How will I know that I met my goal?

• _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Action Plan to Reach My Goal:

Write each step you need to accomplish your goal. Check the box as each step is completed.

Parent Signature:_________________________________________________________Date: _________________

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Clothing Item James S. Hogg
Dres
Shirts 202

All Dress Code items are at the
Acceptable Styles

● Polo style (must have collar)
● Oxford button-up style

(must have collar)
● Hogg Middle School Spirit

Shirt (Fridays)

Pants/Shorts ● Docker style
Outerwear ● Dickies style

* Spirit Day Jeans worn on Fridays
(no holes, tears or fraying).

● Sweatshirts
● Hoodies
● Jackets
● Sweaters
● Sweater Vests
● Cardigans
● Hogg Spirit Sweatshirts and

Hoodies (must be from
Hogg MS)

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ss Code
20-2021 ● Solid colors only
discretion of the administration. ● No front logo larger than 2”

Colors (width) by 2” (length)
● No back logos
● Black ● If undershirts are worn, they
● Yellow/Gold
● White must be solid colors from
● Maroon previous box.
● Gray ● Shirts tucked in is preferred
but optional
● Khaki (tan) ● All shirts are at the discretion
● Black of administration
● Navy Blue
● Solid colors only
● Black ● No holes, tears or fraying
● Gold ● No jeggings
● White ● No joggers
● Maroon ● No tights
● Gray ● No sweatpants
● Belts are preferred but

optional
● All pants are at the

discretion of administration

● Solid colors only
● No front logo larger than 2”

(width) by 2“ (length)
● No sports or college

affiliation unless announced
by administration
● Hoods from hoodies may
not be worn on the head
inside the building
● Heavy coats kept in backpack
● Outerwear must be worn as
designed (No wrapping
around waist)

Shoes ● Tennis Shoes
● Loafers
● Boots

Hair ● Clean cut, professional
hairstyles only
Jewelry
● Earrings
Backpacks (bags) ● Necklaces
Hats ● Bracelets
Toboggans ● Rings
Bandanas ● Watches
Sweatbands ● All backpacks must fit into
Headbands
locker
Student Identification Badges
● Girls only

● Students are required to
wear school identified ID’s

and lanyards. The ID’s will b3e1

issued after school pictures
are taken in September.

Masks: COVID-19 requirements ● Disposable
● Gaiter Style
● Cloth

● All colors acceptable ● Shoes must be tied

● No open toed shoes (safety
reasons)

● No house shoes, slides, flip
flops

● Natural hair colors of brown, ● No cut designs in hair or
black, blonde, red eyebrows

● All colors acceptable ● All hairstyles are at the
discretion of administration
● All colors acceptable
● No eyebrow or nose
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● All jewelry is at the discretion
of administration

● No rolling backpacks

● May not be worn inside
building

● All colors acceptable ● No bandana print
● No wider than 2inches
● Each grade level will have a
designated color: ● ID’s must be worn around
the neck at all times.
1 ● 6th-White
● No ID’s clipped to pants,
● 7th-Gray backpacks, etc.
● 8th-Black
● There will be a $1.00 fee for
● All colors acceptable a temporary replacement
(good for one day only) and
$5.00 fee for a lost ID and
lanyard.

● No horror, clowns, or other
inappropriate images

● No bandana, gang, drug, or
alcohol related print

SCHOOL NURSE INFORMATION

GENERAL POLICIES

Immunization Updates:

All incoming 7th graders must have their immunization record updated with the following
immunizations before they can attend class: Tdap-within the last 5 years, Varicella #2 or
documented previous illness, Meningococcal (MCV4). All students enrolled in TISD must be
in-compliance with the state law regarding their immunization status. Students will be sent
home from school if their immunizations are not current. Please call me if you have any
questions on your student’s immunization record.

Medications or Special Procedures at School:

Students are not allowed to carry any medication with them at school. However, asthma inhalers or
epi-pens-may be allowed only IF self- administration form is filled out by the physician and the parent.
If your student needs to take medication or have a special procedure done during the school day- please
contact the school nurse. A parent permission slip must be on file in the nurse’s office. Non-
prescription medications and special procedures require a physician signature on the parent
permission form per TISD policy. The nurses clinic does not have any over the counter medication
to dispense to students unless a doctor’s order is written.

• Only authorized employees, in accordance with TISD policies, may administer:
o Prescription medication, in the original, properly labeled container, provided by the
parent, along with a signed parent permission slip.
o Prescription medication from a properly labeled unit dosage container filled by a
registered nurse or another qualified district employee from the original, properly labeled
container.
o NON prescription medication, in the original, properly labeled container, provided by
the parent along with a parent medication permission slip signed by the parent and
physician.

SCREENINGS

Vision and Hearing:

All 7th graders will have a vision and hearing screening done at the beginning of the school year
during their A1 classes.

All new students to TISD will have a vision and hearing screening done within 120 days of
enrollment.

Spinal Screening:

All 6th and any new students to TISD will have a state mandated spinal screening done for
scoliosis, or if requested by parent.

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Parent or guardian will be notified of abnormal finding from vision, hearing, and spinal
screenings.

Referrals:

If a referral is mailed home for any of these screenings, please have your student seen by a
physician at the earliest possible date. Please take the referral form with you to the physician and
have him complete it. Please return the referral form to the nurse’s office, so that the referral
process can be completed. If finances are a problem, please call or see the school nurse.

Clinic Passes:

Students must have a pass to see the nurse; the only exception are students who come for routine
medications daily.

Accidents or Injuries at School:

If your student is injured at school, please remind them to see the school nurse. If your student is
injured in Athletics, then the appropriate coach must be notified. The coach will inform you of
the proper procedure to follow.
Head lice guidelines and information can be found on the Tyler ISD District home page web site
under parents/students and drop down menu to Health Services.

Illnesses:
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to observe their student for illness and symptoms of
contagious diseases before sending them to school. Students need to stay home until they are
fever free for 24 hours, without medication before returning to school. Students will be sent
home from school if they have a temperature of 100 degrees or above.
Important: If students call or text their parents, family members, or guardian during school
hours because of illness or medication without seeing the school nurse first the absence will not
be excused.
Communicable Disease Transmission:
Communicable disease is one of the most common causes of absenteeism. Diseases can be
transmitted by one or more of the body secretions, such as; blood, feces, urine, vomit or droplet
spray from sneezing/coughing. Please remind your students to wash their hands frequently and
not to share food, drink, make-up or hair care items with other students.
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~Focused Note-taking Checklist~

Phase 1: ● Name, date, class/teacher/period
Note-taking ● Topic and EQ
● All main ideas recorded, spacing

between lines, bullets and indentation,
paraphrase

● Done in pencil, black or dark blue ink!

Phase 2: ● Revising Notes such as: (circle key
Processing terms/highlight main ideas/ideas
chunked/missing info added)
Notes
● Box up concepts or ”Aha” moments
● Questions reflect underlined main ideas and

correspond to chunks
● Use different color ink (from Phase 1) or use a

highlighter

Phase 3: ● Annotations!!!
Thinking & ● Information added into notes in different

Connecting colors (information explains revisions and
shows content understanding)
● Make connections for easy recalling of
information
● Ask Higher Level Questions
● “Flag” information
● Add Post-it Notes if more space is needed

● Summary addresses Essential Question (EQ) & all

questions/notes mentioned.

Phase 4: Summary ● There should be a summary on each page for it to
count as a complete set of notes.

SUMMARY

Phase 5: Applying ● How will this knowledge help you be better

Learning – Reflection prepared? How will you apply it?

● How do you plan to use these notes for test/

essay/tutorial, etc.

REMEMBER:
Notes are a LEARNING TOOL!!!

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James S. Hogg Middle School
2020-2021 School Supply List
1 3-inch Binder with pockets
1 package of dividers (8 count)
2 10-12 count #2 pencils or mechanical pencils
1 hand-held pencil sharpener
2 packages of college-ruled notebook paper (100-120 sheets)
6 composition books
1 package of graph paper
2 bottles of hand sanitizer
5 boxes of Kleenex
4 black or blue pens
2 red pens
2 highlighters
1 ruler
1 pencil pouch
1 eraser
2 large glue sticks
1 pair of scissors
1 box of colored pencils
1 box of markers
1 ½ inch binder (7th grade only-Social Studies)
1 1.5 to 2-inch binder (8th grade only-Math)
1 bottle of antibacterial spray or wipes

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HOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD TRIP PERMIT

I agree to allow my son/daughter ________________________ to participate in
school-sponsored trips for the 2020-2021 school year.

The group will travel by district approved transportation. Normal precautions will
be taken in the interest of safety and well being. It is understood however, that
neither the Tyler Independent School District nor any employee or sponsor thereof
will be held liable for any accident, injury or illness that might occur.

The privilege to go on these trips carries with it the obligation for a student to
conduct him/herself in such a way that credit will be reflected upon the student, the
school and the home, which is represented. Going is a privilege and may be
refused to any student at the teacher’s discretion. Correct dress and behavior for
the particular trip will be observed.

In case of an accident or sudden illness I authorize a representative of the Tyler
Independent School District to refer the above named child to available medical
service.

I understand that the school will send out individual field trip permits throughout
the year. In the event that a field trip permit is not completed on my child, I give
the school permission to utilize this generic form signed on this date.

________________________ _________________
Parent Signature Date

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Home Phone

________________________
Work Phone

________________________
Cell Phone

We are
Razorback

Ready!