Student Handbook 2017 - 2018

​The policies and procedures contained in this handbook are the results of a concerted effort on the part of the faculty and the administration. This information was carefully prepared and presented so that it will be of great value in helping you to adjust to our school and become an integral part of it. 

The ultimate purpose of education is to help each student become an effective citizen in a democracy. Developing and accepting the responsibilities and obligations of good citizenship will help us to participate successfully in the world of tomorrow. We hope that you will participate in our varied activities and thus find those things within our school that will prepare you to live a better life and finally take your place in this complex society. Remember that your success in this school will be directly proportional to your efforts.

Our school welcomes you to its ranks, and we hope that you will always be conscious of its traditions and requirements. This school will be whatever you make it. Let us always have spirit to do the things that will make it outstanding.

Daily Schedule School Hours

  • 7:30 A.M. ...................Doors Open for Breakfast.
  • 8:05 A.M. ..................Classes Begin – Students need to be in their classrooms. 
  • 3:15 P.M. ..................End of the School Day
  • 3:25 – 4:15 P.M. ......After School Study

School Vision Statement

Each year as part of our tradition at Dodge City Middle School students memorize My Vision Statement. The schools vision statement (posted to the right) is about students preparing for high school and acquiring the necessary skills of being an independent learner before they enter high school. 

The vision statement stresses the importance of understanding learning behaviors associated with academic success, in life beyond the middle school.  To help students to reach the required level of success needed in the 21st Century requires not only a commitment from students but from parents and teachers as well. 

To be College and Career Ready students must have an understanding of how knowledge is generated and applied. To accomplish this goal a student’s education will require some time for them to be involved in creative and critical approaches to problem-solving and decision-making. A student’s education will also need to include skill sets in communication and collaboration, as well as technical skills required to recognize and exploit the potential of new technologies. . 

Educational Excellence ​Cardinal Award 

​Recognition plays an important role in developing a positive image within our students. A positive self-image will generate a positive attitude, and that will, in turn, contribute to the creation of a healthier learning environment for the entire school. ​
The “Cardinal” award was initiated by the Student Handbook Committee composed of teachers, parents and an administrator in order to address one of the established goals of the Student Handbook Committee. This goal was to provide opportunity for recognition of excellent student achievement. 

​The student’s GPA will be calculated each nine-week period. Recognition is earned as soon as he/she has achieved the required GPA in any two of the first three nine-week periods; the two nine-week periods do not have to be consecutive.  A student may earn this award only once during each year. ​
​The first year of recognition, the student will receive an academic polo shirt and medal of achievement. These shirts can be worn on any school day as long as the student maintains the standards set forth in this policy.  Each year thereafter, a new shirt will be awarded as well as a second year medal. Presentation of the “Cardinal” Award is held at the completion of the semester. The “Cardinal” Award will be awarded to students in grades seven through eight who meet the following qualifications:
●   Grade Point Average 3.6 - 4.0 in two out of the first three nine-weeks periods
●   No “U” for conduct on the report card each nine weeks
●   No more than one “N” on the report card each nine weeks