Student Handbook 2018-2019

Independence Middle School P. O. Box 155 – 100 Blue Devil Dr. Independence, VA 24348 (276)773-3020 Principal: Jamey Hale Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to what we believe will be another outstanding year here at IMS. I hope everyone has had a very relaxing and enjoyable summer break. Each school year brings new and exciting changes to our IMS school family. We are very happy to expand our school family to include the eighth grade students and staff this year. While SOL’s can be quite taxing on all of us, they do however offer vital feedback as to what each student has learned from the year’s instruction. Each SOL test measures a given bit of information that must be understood before a student can confidently move on to the next grade level. We must keep our students up to speed each year on the required standards or risk having them fall behind and losing confidence in their abilities. Throughout the summer we have been analyzing previous year data from testing to help us know what individualized interventions each child may need for the upcoming school year. This will help us insure that each child is ready to hit the floor running when the school year begins. We strive for success every day here at IMS. We strive to have each child take pride in their work and put their best foot forward in all situations. In order to ensure student and school success we need your support and help as the year progresses. We must work together to ensure that your son or daughter has a great educational experience. Please don’t hesitate to call or come by when my staff and I can be of assistance to you. My staff and I all look forward to working with your child and helping them reach their own unique potential. Sincerely, Wm. Jamey Hale "Every child, every opportunity, every day" Independence Middle School P. O. Box 155 – 100 Blue Devil Dr. Independence, VA 24348 (276)773-3020 Principal: Jamey Hale Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to what we believe will be another outstanding year here at IMS. I hope everyone has had a very relaxing and enjoyable summer break. Each school year brings new and exciting changes to our IMS school family. We are very happy to expand our school family to include the eighth grade students and staff this year. While SOL’s can be quite taxing on all of us, they do however offer vital feedback as to what each student has learned from the year’s instruction. Each SOL test measures a given bit of information that must be understood before a student can confidently move on to the next grade level. We must keep our students up to speed each year on the required standards or risk having them fall behind and losing confidence in their abilities. Throughout the summer we have been analyzing previous year data from testing to help us know what individualized interventions each child may need for the upcoming school year. This will help us insure that each child is ready to hit the floor running when the school year begins. We strive for success every day here at IMS. We strive to have each child take pride in their work and put their best foot forward in all situations. In order to ensure student and school success we need your support and help as the year progresses. We must work together to ensure that your son or daughter has a great educational experience. Please don’t hesitate to call or come by when my staff and I can be of assistance to you. My staff and I all look forward to working with your child and helping them reach their own unique potential. Sincerely, Wm. Jamey Hale "Every child, every opportunity, every day"