To have an absence excused, we request that the parent/guardian call the attendance office before 10:00 a.m. each day the student is absent. The phone number is 754-323-3302. If the parent/guardian is unable to call, a note must be sent to the attendance office which states the date(s) of the absence and the reason. Points may be deducted from final grades for unexcused absences.

The Indian Ridge Middle School Uniform Policy was initiated by parents and adopted by a majority vote of all parents.

Tops:  Black, white or teal short sleeved cotton pique polo shirts with collars and embroidered logo.

Bottoms:  Black, tan, gray or navy Docker or cargo style pants or walking shorts (no jean material, gym shorts, cheerleading shorts, basketball shorts, stretch or tight pants, sofees, etc.and overalls are not permitted). Black, khaki, or navy skorts, skirts and jumpers (no jean material).  Shorts, skirts, etc, must reach mid-thigh as per Broward County Dress Code.

Footwear:  Athletic shoes are recommended; No flip-flops or slides.

Students who must wear special clothing due to religious beliefs may be exempt from the uniform dress code policy. Exemptions forms may only be obtained the first ten days of school. They will be available from the grade level administrator. Students with financial hardships should also contact their administrator.

1. Possession of knives or any object that might be considered a weapon is prohibited. Violators will be subject to expulsion.
2. Students are not permitted to bring the following items on campus:
   • Hats
   • Tape Recorders
   • Radios
   • Portable TVs
   • Paging Devices
   • Record/Disc Players
   • Electronic Games
3. Fighting, profanity, stealing and insubordination will not be tolerated.
4. Students are prohibited from smoking, or carrying cigarettes or matches/lighters on the school campus, or on the school bus.
5. Students are not permitted to leave campus without the permission of the parent/guardian and their administrator. Any student caught off campus will be returned to school and the administration will contact the parent/guardian.
6. Students are to attend each class every day unless excused by their parent/guardian or a member of the school staff.
7. All students are expected to be in class before the tardy bell rings. Teachers will inform administration and parents of students who are excessively tardy. The rule does not apply to late buses.
8. Students may not sell any items at school for personal gain. Candy, gum, food, jewelry, t-shirts, baseball cards, tapes, etc. are not to be sold, bought or traded on school buses or school grounds.
9. Candy and gum are not permitted on the school campus.
10. The telephones in the Central Office are available for student use in emergency situations only.
11. Students are not to bring rollerblades or skateboards to school.

Parent's Right to Review Records

Parents/Guardians have the following rights:

1. To have access to and review of student's records.
2. To waiver access to certain confidential documents.
3. To privacy of the records.
4. To challenge the contents of the records if you believe they are misleading, inaccurate or an invasion of privacy.
5. To obtain copies of your student's records, as well as School Board Policy 5100 pertaining to School Education Records, upon request at the school. (A small fee or charge may be made for reproduction of such records but shall not reflect the cost to retrieve the education records and shall not exceed ten cents, $.10, per copy per page.)
6. To file a compliant with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201, if after appropriate administrative procedures have been followed, you believe that this school system or an individual school is not in compliance with the law.

You may contact the school for further information on the inspection and review of Education Records of your student(s).

Students may not bring a weapon on campus. If a student possesses, uses, handles or transmits any firearm, they will be referred to the Board for expulsion. If a weapon is found in a student's possession, other than a firearm, or a student passes one to someone else, or if a student uses any type of object to threaten or harm someone, the student will be suspended and expulsion proceedings may be started. Weapons shall be defined as:

1. Firearms - any kind of gun, whether operable or inoperable, loaded or unloaded, including but not limited to hand, zip, pistol, rifle, gun, BB gun, explosive propellant or destructive device.
2. Knives - any kind of knife, including but not limited to, pen, switchblade, or hunting knife.
3. Chains - any chain, not being used for the purpose for which it was normally intended, capable of harming an individual.
4. Pipe - any length of metal not being used for the purpose for which it was normally intended.
5. Razor blades of any kind or similar instruments with a sharp cutting edge.
6. Ice picks, dirks, other pointed instruments.
7. Nunchakus, brass knuckles, Chinese stars, billy clubs, machetes.
8. Tear gas gun (chemical weapon or device) mace.
9. Electric weapon or device (stun gun).
10. Any instrument (or object) deliberately used, or intended for use, to harm any other person, or used to intimidate any person - (example: pencil, pen, etc.)

Other Acts Which May Result in Expulsion:
Suspension and expulsion are mandatory when a student commits or attempts to commit arson or rape.

Transportation

Hot plate lunches cost $2.25 are available to students. Lunches may be brought from home, but all students must eat in the cafeteria. Milk may be purchased for $.40. Breakfast is $1.20.

More detailed information about breakfast prices and lunch prices

The most recent inspection report

Students are not allowed to leave campus during lunch.

Each year the School Board contracts with an independent insurance agency to provide this coverage. Forms will be distributed to all students.

Progress Reports

Parent Conferences