Union MS School Wide Expectations
Throughout the building and school year we will reference our school wide academic and behavioral expectations through Bobcat’s Show RESPECT:
- FOR SELF.
- FOR OTHERS.
- FOR MATERIALS.
Union Middle School Student Expectations
Following is a list of Union Middle School (UMS) School Expectations that are critical for all students to understand and observe.
Complete district policies are available online at https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/policies/student/
Attendance
Attendance and punctuality are critical for academic success. Daily instruction including explanations, discussions and clarifications that take place in the classroom are invaluable components of a student’s learning experience. Frequent absence or tardiness disrupt your educational opportunities and reduce interaction with teachers and peers, classroom participation, learning experiences, and other valuable opportunities. When a student is absent from school for one or more periods, a parent or guardian should call the Attendance Office (801)-826-7510 on the day of the absence. Attendance is an essential component to academic success. When you are absent, it is the student’s responsibility to get the work missed from teachers and make arrangements to turn in missing work/assignments. Attendance may impact the student’s citizenship grade. Being on time to class means that you are in your classroom when the bell stops ringing. Tardies may impact the student’s citizenship grade.
See Union MS Attendance Policy at https://unionmiddle.canyonsdistrict.org/
School Hours
Monday-Thursday (7:50AM-2:50PM). Students can be in the building from 7:20AM – 3:00PM. Students can be in the cafeteria for breakfast at 7:20AM. All students will remain in the cafeteria or outside until 7:40AM. Gym/Cafeteria Entrance will open at 7:20AM. Main Doors will open at 7:40AM each day. Students in the building after 3:00PM must be under the direct supervision of an adult. We cannot provide supervision of students outside of that time.
Friday (7:50 AM-1:10 PM). Students can be in the building from 7:20AM-1:20PM. Students can be in the cafeteria for breakfast at 7:20 AM. All students remain in the cafeteria or outside until 7:40AM. Gym/Cafeteria Entrance will open at 7:20AM. Main Doors will open at 7:40AM each day. Students in the building after 1:20PM must be under the direct supervision of an adult. We cannot provide supervision of students outside of that time.
Backpacks
Backpacks should be of minimal size and should only contain the necessary materials required for each student’s daily schedule. Backpacks should be secured in the student’s locker or classroom when not in use. Backpacks will not be allowed in the cafeteria during lunches.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria is a place where students may enjoy breakfast, lunch and other school activities in a healthy and safe environment. Breakfast and lunch are available to students through the cafeteria or may bring food from home.
If weather permits, students may exit the cafeteria and stay within the north east end of campus. No food or drink may be taken outside.
Closed Campus Guidelines
All middle schools in Canyons School District operate under a “closed campus” policy. Students are to remain on campus throughout the school day unless they have been properly checked out of school according to the procedures outlined.
Counseling Center
The Student Center is located near the Main Office and is staffed by caring, qualified school counselors and social worker to support students with educational, social-emotional and other needs.
Students are assigned to school counselor according to the first letter of their last name:
A- F Nichole Reid
G – N Julie Sasouda
O -Z Lynn Nelson
Dress Code
Students should come to school dressed appropriately and ready to learn. To maintain a productive learning environment, please ensure clothing does not include any of the following:
- There is not the presence or reference to sex, drugs, alcohol, or weapons on their clothing
- The clothing covers areas indicated on this image:
- The clothing doesn’t indicate gang affiliation.
- The student’s face is visible to teachers and others (ex. no hoods)
- Clothing and accessories should not distract from the learning process.
Students who do not adhere to the dress code policy will be asked to change or call home for a change of clothing.
Fee Waivers
Fee waiver forms are provided online and in the Main Office. Whether on a fee waiver or not, everyone has the opportunity to participate in class and school sponsored activities. You must apply each year for fee waiver eligibility.
Food and Drink
Please consume outside food or drink in the cafeteria. No food allowed on learning stairs, cubbies, or outside at lunch. There is also no food or drink allowed in the Auditorium during class or assemblies. Water bottles are allowed. If there is a medical need for food (e.g. diabetes), an accommodation will be provided through a health care plan. Please contact the Main Office for support.
Hall Passes
During class time, students are permitted in the halls only when they have a valid hall pass. Only one student per class may use the hall pass at a time. Hall pass use is at the teacher’s discretion and should only be used for emergency purposes. Drinks and restroom use should be accessed during the class break. Students caught abusing hall passes may have the privilege revoked by teachers and administration. No hall passes will be allowed during the first 10 minutes of each class period.