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When a student is absent, a parent or guardian should call to inform the school regarding the absence. An attendance answering machine is available for your message when the school office is closed. In addition, a student who is absent must have a written excuse from home upon his/her return to school. The student must present this excuse to the homeroom teacher on the day he/she returns regardless of any phone contact with school. It is the student's responsibility to make up any work missed during an absence from school.

When any student has been ill or expects to be absent for three days or more, he/she may obtain assignments by telephoning the school office. These assignments can generally be picked up by noon of the next day.

It is the school's policy to make every effort to contact home whenever a student is absent.

A student should report to his/her teacher if he/she becomes ill during the day, or if he/she has an accident while in the building or on school grounds. The teacher will then refer the student to the nurse and school office. Students must see the nurse for assistance in health matters prior to contacting home.

Each year a variety of assemblies are held. Students are to sit with their class and conduct themselves in a polite and courteous manner. Past assemblies have included such topics as reptiles, birds of prey, nuclear power, electricity, law day, substance abuse, cultural presentations, student resiliency and self-esteem.

In order to take full advantage of all that Tyl Middle School has to offer, students should make every effort to be in school each day. Good attendance is a major contributor to academic success. We at Tyl, therefore, work closely with the home to monitor student attendance.

Any student who is absent 10 days will meet with his/her school counselor to discuss the importance of good attendance.

Any student who is absent 15 days will take part in a conference with the school administration, his/her school counselor, and his/her parent or guardian.

Board of Education Policy 025:

Any student who is absent 28 days in one year will be automatically assigned to summer school. He/she will be considered for promotion only after having successfully completed summer school.

Any student who is absent 45 days in one school year and has not been previously retained shall be retained.

Any student who is absent 56 days in two successive school years and has not been previously retained shall be retained.

These actions are subject to appeal in accordance with the Board of Education Policy 025.

Breakfast is available at 8:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria.

Students may pay for their lunches daily at lunch time. Eligible students may obtain their lunch passes for the week on Monday before or during homeroom period at the school cafeteria. Students are not permitted to charge lunches or milk.

Milk, juice, ice cream, yogurt and a variety of other snacks will be sold on a daily basis in the school cafeteria during all lunch periods.

Students are to proceed to and from lunch in a quiet and orderly manner as classes are in session during the lunch period. You are to remain in the cafeteria during the lunch period. Passes to the lavatory are available from the cafeteria monitors. Students are not to "cut" into lines in front of others. You are expected to talk in normal tones; observe good table manners; respect the rights of others; and keep the table and floor around your seating area clean. Lunch litter is to be deposited in the proper litter baskets and all trays and utensils are to be returned to the dish washing area. The school supports and requires recycling efforts by all. You are to return to your seat after depositing litter.

Students are expected to follow these rules and to follow the directions of the cafeteria monitors. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

Students are responsible for all school property in their possession. When you are issued a book you will sign a receipt and put your name in the book. All textbooks shall be covered and protected at all times. You are responsible for any damage or wear beyond the normal amount. Books which are lost or stolen must be paid for. Students who carelessly or maliciously destroy or damage school property will be held financially responsible and will face disciplinary action.

Most textbooks, reference materials, library books, and other equipment in Tyl Middle School are of excellent quality. Tyl Middle School is new. This fact, in itself, should be an incentive to keep the school and its equipment in as good condition as possible. Any destruction or defacement will be dealt with severely. Each student is requested to be responsible for making his/her teacher aware of any problems or changes in the condition of school materials.

Any student requesting early dismissal must have a signed note from his/her parent or guardian. This note is to be brought to the office before homeroom. The student must report to the office before leaving school and must be signed out and accompanied by his/her parent. Without proper parental authorization, student dismissal will not be allowed. No student is permitted to leave the building or the school grounds without proper authorization.

All teachers at the Tyl Middle School make themselves available for extra-help at least one day a week after school. This time can be spent going over:

1. Material not clear to student.

2. Material missed due to absences.

3. How to study more effectively.

4. Preparation for a test.

5. Planning and working on a major project or paper.

Asking for extra-help is the responsibility of the student. Students experiencing any type of academic difficulty are strongly advised to seek extra-help. A late bus is available for students staying for this reason. Students must sign up in advance with their specific teacher.

Students must have a pass to be out of their classrooms during instructional time.

Homework at the Tyl Middle School is considered a key ingredient in the overall learning process. It is designed as an extension of classroom work to help students become more adept with material presently being studied. Homework also promotes a greater degree of self-directed and independent learning.

All Students at the Tyl Middle School should be spending between one and two hours nightly on teacher-directed assignments. If no formal assignments are given, the same amount of time should be spent reviewing previously presented work in each of the student's academic areas.

Students at the Tyl Middle School will have experience working on long term projects, preparing for tests, and reading assignments. These tasks should be considered as homework and may entail completing assignments over a weekend or holiday period. Students, therefore, must learn to budget their time and establish priorities. All students should keep a daily assignment log identifying their exact assignments. It should be noted to both parents and students alike that one of the greatest sources of academic failure at Tyl Middle School is the non-completion of homework assignments.

Parents are encouraged to contact their child's school counselor if they have any questions dealing with their child's general work habits as they relate to homework.

Homework requests will be processed for students who have been absent from school due to illness for a period of three days or more. When a students returns to school, the student should consult with each teacher regarding make-up work, deadlines, and times of after school extra help.

Each student will be provided a locker with a combination lock. No personal locks may be placed on these lockers. Students may go to their lockers before school, before and after lunch, and after school. Students are not to go to their lockers between classes.

Students are not to share lockers nor are they to distribute combinations to other students. Any student who tampers with, or enters, or attempts to enter another person's locker will be subject to disciplinary action. The Tyl School follows Connecticut State Law and Board of Education policy regarding search and seizure of property or person. Lockers are school property and may be accessed by authorized school personnel.

Students who find lost articles are asked to take them to the office. Valuables will be kept in the office. Other lost articles will be placed in the Lost and Found Bin in the cafeteria where they can be claimed by the owner.

The school is not responsible for any personal property which is lost or stolen. The school, however, will make every reasonable effort to recover the property and, when necessary, discipline those involved.

A physician's written order and a written authorization of a parent or guardian must be presented for each medication ordered (including aspirin) and for each extension of a previous order. Forms for physician's orders and parent's or guardian's authorization are available at the school office. No non-prescription medication, including vitamins, diet pills, and aspirin may be self-administered.

The medication must be delivered in and dispensed from the container properly labeled with original prescription date, name of doctor and patient, name and strength of medication, and directions for administering.

Parents may bring to school the exact amount needed of medication each week or month.

Long-term medication orders are to be renewed at least once each school year.

Unused medication shall be picked up by the parent or responsible adult when notified by the school.

If medication should cause a potential for unusual side effects, it is suggested that parents get in touch with the school nurse, principal, or school counselor.

No school announcements will be carried by stations WNLC, WTYD, WICH, WSUB, WQGN, WERI, WVVE, WCTY.

All visitors must report to the office where they will be issued a special visitor's pass. Parents/Guardians are invited to visit our school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. Student visitors from other schools are generally not permitted. In some cases, exceptions are made only after getting advance permission from the administration.

Located in the entry foyer outside the auditorium is a pay phone which may be used by students. It is a good idea for students to carry a quarter with them at all times in the event they need to use this phone. Office phones are not for student use. Students are reminded that they must have a classroom pass to use the telephone and that telephone use is restricted to reasons of necessity and emergency.

Early in the school year each student will receive an application blank and a pamphlet describing the accident insurance policy available to children at this school. Parents are urged to read the policy carefully with their child and to purchase the plan best suited to their needs. This is the only way to insure financial coverage for routine accidents when non school negligence exists.

The school carries a policy concerning only approved sports and related activities. Students participating in approved activities are covered by this policy only while they are actually taking part in the activity. A physical examination and/or doctor's permission is required before a student may participate in a sport or related activities. Parents must submit to the school nurse a written report of the findings of their physician. The policy does not cover students while traveling to and from school.

All pupil records are considered the confidential property of the school. Information in a student's file is collected only for legitimate educational purposes, including academic progress, test data, grades, behavioral information and correspondences of a relevant educational nature.

Parents, legal guardians, and students of legal age (18 or over) are entitled to knowledge and copies of these records. These individuals may also review records in the presence of the principal, his assistant, or a designee. These records can also be shared with other agencies or professional persons outside the school system with written permission of the parent or legal guardian.

Students who are tardy must have a note from home. The student must report to the office before going to class. Homeroom opens at 8:00 and the school day ends at 2:40. Repeated tardiness is a cause for concern and may necessitate school disciplinary action. Parents will be contacted in this instance.