The Mission of AMMS The mission of Avondale Meadows Middle School is to provide a rigorous and relevant program, grounded in our belief that every child can succeed at high levels. With an understanding of the strengths each student has, we reinforce that every individual has a part in our family’s success. United, our students will consistently meet and exceed academic standards. The Eagle Code of Conduct The is a symbol of courage, strength, dignity, and truth. At AMMS we are committed to supporting our students to live out the Eagle Code of Conduct. The Eagle Code of Conduct is designed to mold, fashion, and develop the character of our students so that they are ready to take flight and ascend to new heights in any endeavor of their lives. Personal Conduct Every Eagle Will... Peer to Peer Conduct Every Eagle Will... Parent and Conduct Every Eagle Will... Make eye contact when engaged in dialogue or discussion. Will not brag when winning or show when losing. Ask a question in return when asked a question in conversation. Cover their mouth when sneezing or coughing and say excuse me. Will not ask for a reward. Be as organized as possible. Stand up for what they believe in. Be positive and life. Live so that they will never have regrets. Learn from their mistakes and move on. Always be honest, no matter the circumstance. Be the best person that they can be. Congratulate a classmate when appropriate. Respect students’ comments, opinions and ideas. Show respect with gestures. Avoid staring at a student who is being reprimanded. Use yes ma’am or yes sir when responding to adults. Always say you when given something. Appreciate the gift and the giver, when given something. Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness. Know other teachers’ names and greet them in the hall by name. Greet visitors and make them feel welcome. Shake hands and repeat their names, when meeting new people. Take only their fair share. Hold the door for people rather than letting it close on them. Say excuse me, when someone bumps into you, even if it was not your fault.
Notification of an expulsion hearing before the administration will be sent in accordance with IC 20-8.1-5.1-13. Formal findings from such a hearing will be explained in writing to the parents and the Principal of AMMS with stipulations outlining the length of the expulsion. Any student who has been expelled pursuant to these provisions shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Trustees as specified in IC 20-8.1-5.1-13. When a student is expelled under the provisions of this section and applies for admission to another school for acceptance, the Head of School of AMMS shall notify the head of the receiving school of the reasons for the pupil’s expulsion. Procedures for all Expulsion Hearings A presentation of the evidence against the student is stated by the Hearing Officer (Principal or Administrative designee) at the school. A presentation by the student and parent or parent's designee (individual) of any defense or mitigating circumstances. Submission of written statements from any person in defense of the student accepted by the Hearing Officer. The student may present witnesses and evidence in rebuttal of the school's allegation to the Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer records a summary of the facts and disputed evidence. Failure of the pupil and/or parent to appear at the hearing without good cause constitutes a waiver of the hearing and the case is reviewed by the Hearing Officer (Principal or designee). A decision is rendered on the evidence available. On the day of the hearing, a presentation detailing the reasons for the decision is given to the student and parent or guardian. Formal findings from the hearing officer will be mailed within 10 days of the hearing. The decision may authorize return to school at an earlier date, and may include an alternative educational plan or an evaluation request under Chapter 766. Appendix D: Computer/Internet Policy Use of AMMS’ computer network is a privilege, not a right. Students may use the computers as long as they observe the rules as outlined below. Failure to follow these rules may result in loss of computer network privileges, detention, or suspension.