In cases of accident or illness at school, students will report to the office for assistance. If the injury or illness is serious and requires further attention, the office will notify the parents. Students will be granted permission to leave the building because of illness when the office personnel have notified the parent or guardian.  Student Insurance: The school is not responsible for injuries that may occur at school. There is no insurance to cover medical expenses. It is possible to obtain inexpensive insurance to cover your child during schoolhours. If you are interested in this insurance you may pick up an information packet in the school office

If it becomes necessary for a student to withdraw from school during the school term, a note should be brought in from either a parent or guardian requesting that a transfer be given. The note should state the reason for withdrawal and destination so the student’s records can be sent properly. Students that are withdrawing will be given a withdrawal sheet from the office to take to their teachers for proper clearance. All fines paid and text/library books must be returned before withdrawal is complete.  

Solving Problems/Concerns, Complaints about Lakes personnel, or programs:  The administration and staff at Lakes Magnet Middle  School are anxious to resolve problems quickly and fairly to all involved. We encourage all parents and students to notify us as soon as possible about any concerns. The first step in dealing with a problem at Lakes would be to discuss the issue with the person directly involved, whether it is a teacher, custodian, cook, or office personnel. If you are unable to resolve the problem at that level contact the administration. We will make every effort to resolve problems as quickly as possible.
If you are still not satisfied, you may appeal a decision to the Director of Secondary Education or the Superintendent of Schools of the Coeur d’Alene School District. A final appeal may be made in writing to the Coeur d’Alene School Board if the problem cannot be resolved at any other level.

The district has established closed campuses for each middle school. This means that students may not leave the campus during the school day unless excused as part of a school function or excused by a written pass from the office.   Students arriving or leaving at times other than the normal start up and release times, MUST check in or out through the office.

Purpose:  This policy sets forth the minimum required academic standards prior to the student's advancement to the next course or grade level.

This policy also promotes communication between students, parents and school when students are not meeting the expected level of performance.

Belief Statements:  Students must be respoonsible for satisfying the academic requirements established at Lakes Magnet Middle School.

Lakes Magnet Middle School encourages a joint support, effort and assistance for students between parents and the school.  The cooperation and communication between paretns and school are vital to the success of students and are necessary components of this policy.

Policy: 

1.  Students will automatically advance to the next grade level when they attain a passing grade in all core courses undertaken.  Minimum passing grade is a "D".  The core courses are Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. 

2.  Students with active IEP's, or those with Section 504 plans, are responsible for the fulfullment of their individual plan.

Procedures:

1.  A copy of the Student Academic Accountability Polilcy will be included in the student agenda and the newsletter at the beginning of each year.

2.  A student who receives failing grades in their core classes for the first semester, will register for summer school classes at Lakes Magnet Middle School at that time.  A student may take up to three semester courses at summer school.

3.  If a 7th grade student receives four failing semester grades, he/she will be allowed to take three summer school classes and complete the fourth one durng the following academic year.

4.  If a 6th or 7th grader receives more than four failing semester F's in their core classes, the student will be retained.

5.  If an 8th grade student receives more than three failing grades in the core classes, he/she will be retained or may enroll in Project CDA Middle School's summer program.  Successful completion of this program will enable the student to enroll at the hight school.

6.  An 8th grade student who receives one or more failing grades in the core classes, will not be allowed to participate in the high school enrollment process until they receive the appropriate passing grades.

Interventions: 

1.  Students who do not meet the minimum required academic standards in all classes will become a focus of concern for both school and parental interventions.

2.  Progress reports from every class will be issued to all students during each quarter.

3.  Letters will be mailed periodically to inform parents of the consequences for failing grades and the options available for help.

4.  Students receiving failing grades will develop an Academic Plan of Action.  (a.)  Counselors will meet with students to set goals and plan a course of action.   (b.)  Parents will be contacted.  (c.)  It is the parent's responsibility to assist the academic progress of their student at home.

5. Any party may request a student / parent / teacher / counselor conference to discuss the student's academic progress. 

6.  Ongoing communication between teachers, students, and parents is strongly encouraged.

Lakes Magnet Middle School follows the District Guidlines for the use of cell phones.

Cell Phones are not allowed during school hours.

Please click here School Phone Policy for more information.