A Message from Mr. Proctor
Stayton Intermediate/Middle School - March 6, 2020
Dear Parents,
Happy almost spring time! I hope you are ready for the weather to warm-up as much as I am. I always appreciate this time of year when the weather brings our yards, trees and flowers back to life. This is always the time of year when we have to remind students of expectations. This year we have continued our efforts around our cell phone policies, earbuds and dress code. It is crucial that you as parents are informed of our policies in order for you to help support your students at home. The biggest concern we have as a school at this time would be the number of parents texting or calling their students on cell phones during the school day. Please remember that if you need to contact your student during the day, please contact our office and we will get the message to your students.
Below is the school expectations that your students are familiar with. Notice that the sixth grade expectations are different than seventh and eighth. As always, if you have questions with regard to expectations or policies you can find those in the handbook online.
Thank you for all your support;
Mr. Proctor
Cell Phone Policy at SIS/SMS
SMS (Grade 6)
Students are allowed to bring cellphones to school. Students may not access their cell phones between the first bell in the morning and 3:00 PM. Students bring their devices to school at their own risk. The district is not responsible for lost or stolen devices. Students may use the phone in the office during the day to contact parents or guardians or ask administration or office staff to use their cell phone within the office area to contact parents or guardians.
SMS (Grades 7 & 8)
Students are allowed to bring cellphones to school. Students may not access their cell phones between the first bell in the morning and 3:00 PM. Seventh and eighth graders may be allowed to access devices during their assigned lunch/recess time. Students may use the phone in the office during the day to contact parents or guardians or ask administration or office staff to use their cell phone within the office area to contact parents or guardians. Students may not use their cellphones outside the office area to make outside calls. All district policies apply with regard to Personal Electronic Devices and Social Media (Policy JFCEB). It is the responsibility of the student to understand the policy if they access their device at any time. Students bring their devices to school at their own risk. The district is not responsible for lost or stolen devices.
Earbuds: During lunch time for 7th/8th grade, one ear must remain unobstructed at all times. The exception is a standardized testing environment, special ed or 504 accommodations.
Bluetooth speakers are not allowed
Noise canceling headphones are not allowed. Students must be able to hear announcements and/or emergency notifications.
**For additional information, please refer to NSSD Policies; JFCEB and JFCEB-AR.
Electronic devices include but are not limited to: cell phones, ipods, ipads, kindle, or any other device that can gain access to the internet.
DRESS CODE AT SIS/SMS
Students must follow all the clothing guidelines as outlined in the District Section of this handbook under Code of Conduct. In addition to these guidelines students at SIS/SMS must:
• Remove their hats or stocking caps at 8:00 am and put them away in their locker/desk during school hours
• Not wear any bandanas of any sort
• Not wear any wallet chains (heavy chains connected to a wallet)
• Any clothing with holes above the knee MAY require leggings, tights or spandex under the clothing
Mr. Michael Proctor, Principal
Email: michael.proctor@nsantiam.k12.or.us
Website: http://sms.nsantiam.k12.or.us
Location: 1021 Shaff Rd, Stayton OR 97383
Phone: 503-769-2198
Twitter: @SIMSPrincipal