Welcome to

C. Alton Lindsay Middle School

Home of the Mighty Lions
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
September 3, 2015

Lindsay GLOWS 1415

Multiple student and teacher recognition through the Daily Press, HCS

Website, HCS Twitter, and HCS Facebook Page. Lindsay has the MOST
Twitter followers than any other HCS School!

Lindsay is the only school in HCS followed by Mrs. Ann Holton, VA

Secretary of Education.

Lindsay is the only school in HCS recognized by the boards of education

in both VA and WV as schools making an impact in their communities on

Twitter.

Ms. Romona Jackson, HCS Middle School Teacher of the Year and

Division Teacher of the Year.

Lindsay had a 100% pass rate in Geometry.

Lindsay was recognized as a division example of implementation of the

1:1 Initiative. Further, several of our teachers were lmed using iPads
with students for both the HCS School Notes and the Daily Press.

 Lindsays organizational eectiveness used as a division-wide

example of eective operations and programming at the secondary

level.

Lindsay had the second highest Math 7 performance .

Lindsays teachers have been lmed and observed as division-wide

examples of lesson planning, instructional delivery, and assessment

development.

Lindsay had the second highest Social Studies SOL performance at the

secondary level.

Lindsay had the second highest Algebra I SOL performance at the

secondary level (just .08% behind one school)!

Lindsay received top recognition from VDOE on mathematics

performance for the growth gains made in the last two years! Lindsay
had the highest student grown percentile vs SOL growth gains
dierential in VA!

 Lindsays PBIS program used as a division-wide, regional, and national example of a

growing and eective PBIS program. Our program is the model for the following: VA
Secondary Principals Association, National Middle School Association, Nottoway County
Public Schools, Greenville County Public Schools, Halifax County Public Schools,
Lunenburg County Public Schools, and VA Beach Public Schoolsjust to name a few!

Lindsay was the only HCS school to have students work published in a nationally

recognized publication for the last two year Pine Tree Poetry.

Lindsay students were featured in this years Excel Art Show and one of our students had

the honor of having her artwork placed at SAC and the Hampton Mayors Oce by being a
Critics Choice Winner.

Multiple sta members presenting at division, state, regional, and national conferences

demonstrating instructional strategies, techniques, and methods proven by student

performance data for increased performance.

Multiple recognitions through Hampton City and HCS of our Family Engagement

programming for community involvement, outreach, parental involvement, and

establishment/maintenance of various community partnerships!
STREAM Summer Enrichment was the most recognized summer program in HCS through

multiple social media platforms and recognized for its organization and eectiveness!

 Lindsays US History II students created the rst ever History Expo

with its focus on the Great Depression through iMovies/iMagazines.

Students acted as facilitators and presented various projects to parents
and HCS division leadership.

The Lions Den Caf is the only middle level student-run
program.
Lindsay administration is on the administrators to watch lists for the

Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP) and

multiple national administrators organizations for making an impact in
challenging or Title I schools.

ABW selected as a principal mentor for HCS, guest leadership facilitator

for the SURN Leadership/Principals Academy, and has recently been

asked to write a blog regarding CIA PD and other leadership areas by
The College of William and Mary.

If you are not already

FOLLOW LMS ON TWITTER!!
GOAL: 2,000 Tweets and 400 Followers
We use Twitter as a way to
tell the Lindsay story. Pictures
of teaching, learning,
engagement, programs,
announcements, and school
news will always be posted to
our Twitter handle FIRST:

@abyrdwright_LMS
FOLLOW RIGHT NOW TO BE ENTERED INTO OUR TWITTER
RAFFLE FOR TICKETS TO BUSCH GARDENS! Listen out for the
announcements. You must be here to claim your prize!

STUDENT FOCUS
o

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Lindsay Bucks, Bookstore, and
PBIS Field Trips/Events

After School Tutoring Begins in October for all Tier II and III Students; Opens to
all students after 1st Quarter Benchmarks. We need identified students present to
support them and provide the extra assistance. Parents Make this a priority! Only 1
2 hours per week.

Citizen of the Month Breakfasts

Student Clubs Held every 1st and 3rd Thursday; Transportation is provided!

ROAR Awards (Quarterly)

SOAR Mentoring Program

During and Afterschool Tutoring (1st & 2nd Semester [through May])

Saturday School (2nd Semester) Begins the second week in February to prepare for
SOLs. Partnership with the Boys and Girls Club where students once leaving from
LMS will participate in workshops and recreational activities. Parents Make this a
priority!

PARENT FOCUS
o

School programs throughout the year (Plays,

Concerts, Book Fairs, Lindsay Idol, etc.)

Frequent communication through School Messenger

Parent/Guardian Observations (*pre-approved by

administration)

Parent Computers for Parent Portal

Opportunities to VOLUNTEER through our Title I

Family Engagement Specialist (ex. Watch MOMS
and DADS programs, SOL Fair, etc.)

PTSA Membership

and WE NEED YOU!!!

CONSEQUENCES for
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
o

Conference with the parent/guardian/student

Time Out

Silent Lunch

After School Detention (ASD)

In School Suspension (SIPS)

Out of School Suspension (1 10 days)

Long Term Suspension (more than 10 days, but less than 364 days)

Expulsion (not permitted to attend school for one calendar year

from the date of expulsion)

DRESS CODE
The Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for Secondary
Students defines the Dress Code Policy.
o Refer to p. 6 of the handbook for details.
o The school reserves the right to rule on any clothing

fads, symbols, and articles (for example):

X

No holes or rips in jeans.

No fishnet stockings or shredded leggings.

BUS
EXPECTATIONS
o Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right, and our primary goal is the safety

of each and every student at all times.

o Students who do not behave on the school bus will not be allowed to ride the

bus for a certain amount of time.

o Students shall not behave in a disruptive manner while waiting for a school

bus, while on a school bus, or after getting o the school bus.

o Students are to get o at the right stop.

o You may not ride another bus unless arrangements have been made well in

advance and approved through the transportation department (727-1080).

o If a students riding privileges are suspended or revoked, the students

parents are responsible for seeing that the student gets to and from
school safely.

OUR SCHOOL DAY

ARRIVAL: Students should not arrive prior to 8:30 am. Students will report to designated
grade level area as buses drop off students. If a student is eating breakfast, they will report
to the cafeteria. Loitering in the hallway and roaming the hallways are not permitted.
BREAKFAST: After completing breakfast, students will report directly to their homeroom
(1st block class).
HALLWAY EXPECTATIONS: NO students may be in the halls at any time during the
day (except for class changes) unless he or she has a pass from a teacher or administrator.
The agenda should always be used for hall passes. Students are expected to be courteous,
and to be quiet so as not to disturb classes that are in session during transition periods.
Student are to remain on the right hand side of the halls during transitions.
DISMISSAL: The school day ends at 3:49 p.m. Walkers, bus riders, and parent pick-ups
will be dismissed to report directly to their assigned designation. Students may not leave the
school grounds between arrival and dismissal unless a parent or guardian comes to the
office to sign their child out, and has the office staff retrieve the student from class.

SECURITY FEATURES
o Doorbell located at the side entrance to allow entry into the building for all

visitors. You will be buzzed in by office personnel.

o Raptor Visitor ID/Drivers License scan: Hampton City Schools (HCS) has

implemented the V-Soft Raptor visitor management system (commonly

called Raptor). The purpose of Raptor is to replace manual paper-based logs.
The overall goal is to better control access to all HCS schools; thus providing
enhanced protection for our students and staff.

o Once you enter the main office, you will be required to have your license or

government issued ID scanned.

o You will only need to have your ID scanned at your first visit to the

school.

HCS Title I Family

Engagement Program
Our mission: The Hampton City Schools Title I Family Engagement Program strives to grow and
nurture students to increase academic and social success while empowering families and partnering
with the community to support school goals.

IN THE CLINIC
Nurse M
TDAP
Health & Hygiene
Learning to Take

Care of Yourself

Medications
LETS STAY HEALTHY!

Welcome to
C. Alton Lindsay Middle School
Home of the Mighty Lions
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
September 3, 2015