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awareness. For the health and safety of all students the following Health Guidelines for School Attendance are to be adhered. Do not
send your child to school if any of the following symptoms or conditions were present in the last 24 hours:
~Temperature above 100 degrees, vomiting or diarrhea during the previous evening or night, undiagnosed rash, bacterial infections not
treated for at least 24 hours, pus or mucus draining from the eye and not treated by physician, severe headache, ear pain with fever,
live lice, continuous cough, severe sore throat, or unusually tired, pale, difficult to awake, lack of appetite. See MEDICATIONS for more
information. Students returning to school after an injury (ie. concussion, fractured arm/leg) need to stop in the clinic and bring a
physician note.

Elevator Key Usage
The student is to return the key when no longer needed. Failure to return a key requires a $5.00 fee.

CLUBS AND SPECIAL GROUPS

Drama Club Show Choir

Jazz Band Power of the Pen

4Kids/Student Council

(Information pertaining to these clubs is available in the Student Resource Center.)

COMMUNITIES/TEAMS

Hudson Middle School is organized into three learning communities to help personalize education and provide a sense of belong ing for
our students. Our communities consist of teaching teams at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Each interdisciplinary team is composed of a
language arts, math, science, and social studies teacher. The community structure has several advantages for students, parents, and
teachers:

1. Better relationships among students due to a smaller group setting.
2. Unity and ownership among students through community activities, events and teaming.
3. Improvement of the instructional program as a result of interdisciplinary teaming of teachers.

Students remain in their community during 6th and 7th grade and are redistributed prior to the start of their 8th grade year. This structure
allows our incoming students a safe and secure environment for the first two years of their middle school experience, while they are still
afforded the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends as they prepare to transition to the high school.

CONFERENCES

Parents are encouraged to discuss their child’s progress with his/her teachers. There are various ways to communicate with teachers;
e-mail, voice mail and conferences. Visit our website at www.hudson.k12.oh.us for a complete listing of teacher e-mails. Voice mail can

be reached by calling 330-653-1316. During school-wide conference days, teachers first begin scheduling conferences with parents
whose children are experiencing difficulties, then fill in openings with requests from other parents. Additional conferences may be
requested by parents or teachers throughout the year.

SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

The HMS School Counseling program addresses the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. In partnership
with parents, teachers, and administration, HMS counselors act as advocates to maximize student potential and academic success.

Individual/Group Counseling
School Counselors provide individual and group counseling in conflict resolution, social and emotional health, and academic success.

Classroom Guidance
School Counselors provide instruction in the classroom, promoting the well-being of each student as a member of the Hudson
community as a whole.

Individual Student Planning
School Counselors assist in planning student schedules for the following year and aid them in concerns about their present courses.

Consultation
School Counselors communicate with parents, teachers, staff, and administration when concerns arise to address emerging student
needs, with the goal of making student life at HMS a supportive and rewarding experience.

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to call the Middle School Counseling office anytime a concern arises. Counselors can also assist
with outside referrals for community resources upon request.

Check the guidance website for helpful information on current and relevant topics.

DANCES and SOCIAL EVENTS

Hudson Middle School social events are held throughout the year. These events are for Hudson Middle School students only.

School rules and regulations (including the dress code) apply at the dances. Discipline problems, including improper dress, at a dance
may result in the removal of the student, and a call home for parental transportation. Discipline problems deemed to be of a serious
nature by the administration may result in a student losing his/her privilege to attend future after school activities.

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