Mount Olive Intermediate Handbook

Dear Parents and Students,
I hope that you had an awesome summer break. The faculty and staff of Mount
Olive Intermediate School eagerly await your child's arrival. We are prepared to
serve your child with excellence and dedication.
Despite the significant educational challenges, we stand ready to navigate through
the 2026-2027 school year in a positive and creative manner to ensure that we
maintain a strong learning community that guarantees optimum success.
Please review Mount Olive Intermediate School's Parent-Student Handbook with
your child to make sure they understand the school's expectations and procedures.
After reviewing it, please sign and return the required documents to confirm that you

have received and read the information. Please sign and return the School-Parent-
Student Compact form at the back of the handbook. You can also see the Russell

County School District's handbook, which includes essential district-wide information.
Ensuring we have your accurate contact information on file is essential for
maintaining effective communication. Throughout the school year, we'll use various
methods to keep you informed about special events and other updates. If you have
any questions or concerns, please schedule an appointment to speak with your child's
teacher.
The staff of Mount Olive Intermediate School anticipates working collaboratively
with each of you to inspire, empower, and educate with excellence.
Children first,

Derrick Lane
Principal

Grades: Third through Fifth
Contact Information
Address: 456 Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
Telephone: 334-468-5002
Fax: 334-855-2466
Website: https://mois.myrcsd.org/

Main Office Staff
Derrick Lane, Principal laned@russellcsd.net
Valerie Sherrer, Asst. Principal sherrerv@russellcsd.net

Cafeteria Manager
Debbie Jakes

jakesd@russellcsd.net

Bookkeeper
Karen Soto

sotok@russellcsd.net

Daily Schedule
Earliest Time to Drop Off Students: 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Classes Start: 8:30 a.m.
Latest check out: 2:30 p.m.
School Dismissal: 3:15 p.m.

Extended Day Program

The program will begin on August 10, 2026, and end on May 14, 2027. The
evening hours will be from 3:15 p.m-6:00 p.m. each school day except for the
following: holidays, early dismissal days, teacher workdays, or inclement weather
days. Students of employees at MOIS will be allowed to register and attend free of
charge. This program will be self-sustaining. Details of the fees are as follows:
• There will be a $40.00 non-refundable registration fee per child that will be due
upon enrollment. Parents or guardians must pay a $40 registration fee before
re-enrollment if a child withdraws from the program and returns.
• The cost will be $45 per week for the first child and $35 for each child. Students
who attend at least three times per week are considered regular attendees.
• Students must be registered for the program to attend on a “drop-in” basis. A
student who attends at least three days per week can drop in for $15 daily.
However, parents or guardians will be charged $20 per day for a “drop-in” fee
if the child is not a regular attendee.
• Parents must pay on the first day of service and before students are picked up
by Monday evening for the upcoming week. Parents will be charged a late fee of
$15.00 for the week by Tuesday evening. If they do not submit the payment
indicated by Tuesday evening, the child will not be allowed to stay for services.
Additionally, the child may not be able to attend the program after the third late
payment.
• There will be a $5.00 per minute late fee after 6:00 p.m. each day. Parents
must pay late fees when picking up the student, or he or she may not return
to the program.
• We accept money orders, checks, and cash, or you may pay
via MySchoolBucks.
• Extended Day workers will receive their pay from the combined proceeds of the
Extended Day tuition and the Dependent Care Development Grant at a rate of
$30.00 per hour for teachers and $35.00 per hour for the director. The workers will
document their hours worked using the Kronos management system, and they will
complete paper timesheets to fulfill one of the grant’s requirements.

Mission

The mission of Mount Olive Intermediate School is to prepare students to reach
their full potential and become productive members of society.

Vision

To inspire, empower, and educate with excellence.

Beliefs
All students can learn. Student learning is the priority of the school. Student learning should be
the primary focus of all decisions that impact the work of the school. Students need to apply
their learning in meaningful contexts. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs. A student’s self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among students, faculty, and staff.
A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes learning. Parents are an essential part of the successful school equation.

PTO has three objectives:
1. To provide support to our children and make their experience at school as productive, stimulating, and rewarding as possible.
2. To facilitate free and open communication between parents and the school.
3. To provide opportunities for parents to actively participate in their children’s education through volunteer activities at school.
The program is administered by elected members, and the faculty and staff will assist.
Elections for PTO positions are held as positions become open. PTO meetings will be
conducted throughout the school year. You will receive additional information on how you
can become a part of the organization.

The following dates are scheduled for PTO meetings and or program:
• August 28, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)
• December 15, 2026 (1:45 p.m.)

The following PTO officers were elected to serve for the 2026-2027 school year:
• Shaquana Hines-President
• Stephany Simmons-Vice President
• Stefany Hendrickson-Treasurer
• Shelby Ramirez-Secretary

The safety of Mount Olive Intermediate School students is critical to our faculty and staff. Therefore, all parents and visitors must report to the office and obtain a visitor’s pass to access any other area of the school when permission is granted from the school district.

Law Regarding Cell Phone & Wireless Communication Devices

Effective with the 2026-2027 school year, and in accordance with the Alabama FOCUS Act,
students are prohibited from using or displaying personal wireless communication devices—
including cell phones, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, gaming devices, or tablets—during the
instructional day. All such devices must be powered off and securely stored (e.g., in a locker, car,
or backpack) upon arrival on campus. Students may not carry these types of devices on their
person (except when securely stored in a backpack or purse) or use them in hallways,
classrooms, restrooms, or other common areas unless explicitly approved by a staff member for
instructional use. The School is not responsible for the theft, loss, or damage to any wireless
communication device brought onto campus by a student.
Exceptions will be made only under the following circumstances:
 When required by a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or documented medical condition.
 When explicitly authorized by school personnel for instructional purposes.
 In the event of an emergency that threatens the life or safety of the student or others.

Morning Arrival
Students may not be dropped off at school before 8:00 a.m. If a student is dropped off prior to
8:00 a.m., the parent or guardian will be contacted. It is important that students are always
supervised. If additional violations occur, the school administration will consult with the
Department of Human Resources. If a parent arrives before 8:00 a.m., the parent must remain
with their child until school opens at 8:00 a.m. Students are expected to be in their classrooms by
8:30. Please do not allow students to enter the building without adult supervision after 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast ends each day at 8:30 a.m. if you would like your child to eat at school.
We are asking parents not to walk students to their classrooms without prior approval.

Dismissal
Students who do not ride the bus home must be picked up immediately after school, no
later than 3:35 p.m. If students are not picked up on time, they will be sent to the Extended
Day program for a fee. Please follow all traffic patterns outlined in the plan. Parents must
remain in their cars. Students will not be dismissed to parents who walk up to the building
and/or staff.

Campus Surveillance
There are surveillance cameras on the campus to help maximize safety of students
during the day.

School Property Restrictions
No weapons, tobacco, smoking, and/or loitering are allowed on campus at any time.
Also, there should not be any trespassing during or after hours.

Attendance
We believe that regular school attendance and a student’s success in school are closely
related. Therefore, students must attend school each day so that they do not miss important
instruction. Additionally, Alabama State Law requires that parents ensure that their children
attend school, and schools are required to report to authorities when a child is absent or tardy
an excessive number of times. Students who are irregular in attendance will be referred to the
RCSD Attendance Officer as being in violation of the Compulsory School Attendance Law.
If a child is absent, a parent has three working days to provide the school with a
written excuse for a valid absence to be excused. Valid absences include:
• Illness of the student
• Death in the immediate family
• Inclement weather, which would be dangerous to the life and health of
the student as determined by the superintendent/designee
• Legal quarantine
• Emergency conditions or extenuating circumstances
as determined by the principal/designee.
• Religious holidays upon receiving prior approval from the
principal (the superintendent’s designee).

Unexcused Absences
Any student with five (5) unexcused absences during the school year may be referred to the
Early Warning Program. Absences are unexcused when the student and parent fail to
provide a written statement for the excused absence with required information to the school
officials within three days (including the return date) of the student’s return to school.
Vacations should be scheduled during regular school holidays, based on the RCSD calendar.
Any absence that does not fall under the category of excused absence is recorded as an
unexcused absence, such as:

 Oversleeping, clock failure, missed rides, etc. will not be
considered for an excused tardy.
 If a student checks out before 12:00 noon, he/she will be counted as
absent for the day.
 Students who arrive after 8:30 a.m. must check-in at the office with a
parent before going to class.
 Written excuses for absences must be turned in to MOIS within three
school days after returning to school.
 Students who arrive after 8:30 a.m. must check-in at the office with a
parent before going to class.
 Students are marked tardy at 8:31 a.m.

Extended Absences
If a student has an extended illness, the parents should contact the school as soon as
possible. Teachers will make every effort to provide make-up assignments, tests, etc. If
possible, please allow a 24-hour notice for teachers to prepare assignments. Days absent
from school due to suspensions are excused absences, and credit for daily work is given if
students keep up with their assignments during suspensions and turn in the completed
assignments at the time of their reinstatement.

Truancy
The Alabama Compulsory Attendance Law requires children between the ages of 6-17 to attend
school. The law also states that parents or guardians having control over school age children are
responsible for their regular attendance and proper conduct. Each time a child is absent from
school, parents and/or guardians must provide a written explanation (excuse) for the absence
within three days of the child’s return to school. If the parent or guardian fails to provide this
information to the school, the absence will be recorded as unexcused or truant.
Please be advised that the Early Warning Truancy Prevention Program will again be in effect
in Russell County Schools during the 2026-2027 school year. The program was requested by
the Alabama State Department of Education and the Administrative Office of Courts and has
been approved by the Russell County Board of Education.
The following procedures for handling truancies shall be
uniformly administered throughout Russell County Schools:
Step One-First truancy/unexcused absence (warning):
Upon the first unexcused absence, the parents/legal guardians shall be notified that the
student was truant and the date of the truancy.
Step Two - Third truancy/unexcused absence (conference):
Once a child misses three (3) unexcused days of school, students and/or parents shall be
notified by letter and required to attend a meeting with the principal or her designee.
Step Three – Upon the fifth unexcused absence:
Once a child misses five (5) unexcused days of school, the parents and/or guardians
are subject to the participation in the Early Warning Program provided by the Family
court of Russell County.
Step Four – Additional unexcused absence:
Additional unexcused absences within a school year constitute a student being truant
for the purpose of filing a petition with the Court.
Parental Responsibilities of Student Attendance
Section 16-28-12 of the Code of Alabama 1975 establishes responsibilities of parents to ensure
that their children enroll in and attend school and that their children conduct themselves
properly. This act further states that parents who fail to require their children to attend school
regularly or fail to require that their children properly conduct themselves shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and may receive a fine of not more than $100 or 90 days in jail.

It is the belief of the District Attorney of Russell County and the administration of Russell
County Schools that the responsibility for proper conduct and school attendance of
children rests with the parents or guardians. In this regard, we fully support the intention
of this legislative act.

Extended Day Program
The program will begin on August 10, 2026, and will end on May 14, 2027. The evening
hours will be from 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. each school day except for the following: holidays,
early dismissal days, teacher workdays, or inclement weather days. Students of employees
will be allowed to register and attend free of charge. The cost will be $40 per week for the
first child and $30 for each additional child. More information will be provided on the
school’s website at link provided.

Illnesses/Accidents
Sick students should not be at school. If your child complains of feeling sick before
school, please check to see if he/she has a fever or some other problem. Some of
the reasons that students should remain at home include:
• Has a fever of 100.1 degrees or higher with other symptoms
• Has been vomiting with other symptoms within the last 24 hours
• Diarrhea with other symptoms within the last 24 hours
• Pink eye infection
• Chicken pox
• Strep throat with a fever within the last 24 hours
• Flu or COVID-19 like symptoms within the last 24 hours
Parents will be notified to pick up children who are sick; this includes children who may have
live head lice, which will need to be treated appropriately. Ringworms should be treated
appropriately and covered with a bandage. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA
or staph infection) wounds should be covered with bandages and be drainage-free.
A current telephone number for a responsible person must be provided to the school office
in case of illness or accident. This emergency contact information should be submitted
along with the registration forms before the school year commences. However, it is
imperative that this information is updated promptly whenever there are changes.
Despite our best efforts in supervision, accidents can still happen. For minor injuries like
small scratches or cuts, Band-Aids will be provided if available. First-aid will be
administered when necessary. In the event of a serious accident, we will make every effort to
notify the parent and follow their directions if they can be reached.

Emergency Numbers
• The school’s main office must have a record of parent telephone numbers and the
telephone numbers of at least two emergency contacts in case of an emergency.
• Write a note or contact the school as soon as possible to report any changes
of information on the Student Information Form.
• Please make sure all numbers given are operable/in service at all times.

Check-Out Procedures
If a student becomes ill during the day and needs to go home, the school staff will contact
parents and/or emergency contacts to arrange early pick-up. Students are not allowed to call
from their cell phones for parent pick-up. Only a parent or other contact listed in our database
system will be allowed to check out a student. Only a legal guardian has the ability to remove
or add a new contact. Any changes to contacts should be made in person in the school office.
Identification must be provided before a student can be checked out. Please do not call
the school to request that your child be called to the office prior to your arrival. The
person who is authorized to check out the student must be physically present in the
office by 2:30 p.m. Students will not be dismissed after 2:30 p.m., unless a parent is able
to provide documentation of an appointment.

Dress Code
In all instances, school administrators will determine the appropriateness or inappropriateness
of school dress. Students in violation of the dress code will be sent to the office and given the
opportunity to change clothes or allowed to call a parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to bring a change
of clothes that conforms to the dress code. If the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) cannot be contacted
and the student does not wish to change clothes, the student will be removed from class and
assigned to an alternative location until parent(s)/legal guardian(s) can be contacted.
Therefore, it is believed that the following dress and appearance standards are essential to
the orderly operation of the school based on health, sanitation, safety, and prevention of
disruptive appearances at school:
• Students cannot wear jeans that are ripped open and expose the thigh area.
• No student will be allowed to wear any type of clothing that, in the opinion of the
administration, is too revealing, suggestive, provocative, or otherwise
inappropriate.
• Tops that expose undergarments, see‐through apparel, clothing with low‐cut
necklines or spaghetti straps or clothing that exposes the midriff are not allowed.
• Appropriate undergarments for boys and girls must always be worn and may
not be visible. Hats/caps, bandanas, scarves, and visors are prohibited except for
special activities.
• Hats and other headgear will be taken from the student.
• Excessively tight, short, or form fitting clothing such as bodysuits, biker shorts
or spandex clothing cannot be worn to school.
• All shorts, skirts, or dresses must be at an appropriate length.
• Shower shoes, flip flops, bubble slides and house shoes should not be
worn because of safety concerns.
• If shoes are to be laced up with shoelaces, they must be always
laced. Shoes must be worn at all times.

Lost and Found
Mount Olive Intermediate is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen property. Students
are responsible for keeping their personal property safe. Items found on school property will
be submitted to the office and placed in the gym. Property remaining at the end of the school
year will be discarded or donated.

Visitors
Parents are welcome at Mount Olive Intermediate School. However, unannounced visits
to classrooms are not permitted, because they disrupt the flow of instruction and distract
the teacher and students from the task at hand. This includes before and after school, as
teachers are frequently in meetings or planning for instruction.
All visitors to Mount Olive Intermediate School must report to the school office, sign
in, and wear a visitor’s sticker, which must always be worn when they are on school
grounds.
Individuals who are not parents/guardians, or on official business for the school, school
district, or State Department of Education are not permitted to enter the school without
the express permission of the principal.

Dismissal Procedures
Bus Riders
Several buses provide transport to both Mount Olive Primary and Mount Olive
Intermediate students. Students riding the bus arrive on campus no later than 8:30 A.M. in
the morning. Upon arrival, students are dropped off at the bus line near the cafeteria, where
they proceed directly to breakfast.
In the afternoon, drivers return to campus and line up at the bus line before 3:00 P.M., to
ensure they are in place when students are dismissed. Faculty and staff members accompany
students to the bus to ensure a safe departure.

Daycare Vans/Buses
There are three daycare vans/buses that transport both Mount Olive Primary and Intermediate
students. Drivers will arrive no later than 8:30 A.M. in the mornings and drop off students at
the car rider line for students to report directly to breakfast in the cafeteria or to the gym.
Drivers will return to the campus daily by 3:00 P.M. and drive through the car rider line to
pick up students.

Car Riders
All students must be dropped off and picked up in the designated area. For the students’ safety,
do not drop any students off earlier than 8:00 A.M. as faculty and staff members are not on
duty until this time. Parents who continually disregard this rule will be reported to the proper
authorities.

Communication

Open communication between parents, teachers, and administrators is essential
for the effective operation of the school and success of students. When
corresponding with each other, whether in writing or orally, teachers, parents,
and school staff should keep in mind that we are on the same team. Our ultimate
goal is to do what is best for children. All communication should be respectful.
As a rule, when concerns arise about a child or classroom activities, parents
should first talk to the teacher. Often, problems can be resolved at that level.
If there are additional concerns, administration can assist in problem
solving.

Teachers are with students from 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. and can only return or
initiate communication outside of instructional time. All phone messages will be
delivered to the appropriate staff member on the day they are received. However,
due to the busy schedule of staff members, a return call may not be possible until
the following school day. Under normal circumstances, teachers are expected to
return phone calls within 48 hours. If you do not hear back, please follow-up with
an email.

When it is not possible to call or come to the school for face-to-face conversations, in
non-emergency situations, e-mail is the best way to communicate with teachers or
administrators. The links to email addresses are on the MOIS website.

MOIS implements multiple methods of communication with parents including
the following:

• Newsletters
• Automated phone calls or text messages
•  Facebook
• PeachJar Flyers
• Personal phone calls
• Email
• Flyers/Notices
• ParentSquare
• Letters

Conferences
Your child’s education is very important to us, so please keep communication
open with your child’s teacher(s) - meaning first inform the teacher of any
concerns/questions regarding your child’s academic/behavior issues.
• If a parent needs to conference with a teacher, he/she must contact the
school or the teacher at least 24 hours prior to the requested
conference time.
• Parents are welcome to visit the school, but they must schedule a
conference with the teacher beforehand and obtain a visitor’s pass
from the office. The office will then inform the teacher when parents
have arrived for scheduled conferences.
• Parent-teacher conferences will be conducted either during teachers’
planning time or before/after the school day. We will not disrupt the
instructional day by taking a teacher away from his/her classroom.
• If a parent needs to schedule a conference with the principal, please
contact the school secretary at least 24 hours prior to the requested
conference time. Unfortunately, the principal will not be able to
accommodate conferences during the morning transition from 8:00
a.m. to 8:30 A.M. and the afternoon transition from 2:30 p.m-3:30 p.m.

Appropriate Conduct of Parents
Parents are always encouraged to visit the campus. Cooperation and
commitment to your child's education are appreciated. Parents are always asked
to dress appropriately and to serve as role models for students. Therefore, all
visitors are expected to dress appropriately during drop-off, pickup, and/or other
times on campus. Any concerns that you may have may be addressed with an
administrator.
Verbal abuse or inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. It is expected that
all stakeholders will be role models for children. If at any time a parent/legal
guardian uses verbal or physical abuse, threats, and/or profanity, etc., he or
she will be asked to leave the school grounds and may be banned and/or
escorted by the school’s resource officer if necessary.

It is the policy of Mount Olive Intermediate School to involve parents/guardians in the
educational process for students. All students will be instructed in a rigorous manner that
will allow them to strive for excellence and reach their fullest academic potential.

Textbooks/Supplemental Readers
• Free textbooks/workbooks will be furnished. Students must take good care
of these books.
• Lost and/or damaged textbooks and library books are to be paid for by
the parent/guardian.
• If a student loses a textbook, he/she must pay the full replacement cost of the lost
book. Another textbook cannot be issued to the student until he/she has paid for the
lost book.
• Individual student book orders are expected to be approved by parents prior to the
order being placed. Student-selected reading material should be monitored by
parents/guardians before being brought to school.

Homework/Classwork
• Homework is an integral part of the instructional program. It may consist of such
activities as make-up work, meaningful projects, collecting materials for
classroom projects, listening to or viewing suggested radio and television
programs, and/or completing work begun in the classroom.
• The purpose for assigning homework may include the following: to stimulate
independent study habits, develop responsibility and self-directions, and to
reinforce learning. It is the student’s responsibility to turn in assignments by the due
dates.
• Homework is most often an immediate need that reinforces a skill learned that day
or prepares students for the next day’s lesson. All students will abide by this policy
unless otherwise specified.
• Homework accounts for 10% of students’ grades.

Make-up Work
Make-up work, which includes tests, will be administered to students whose absence
was due to illness or other reasons coded as “Excused” in the Alabama register. The
student should be prepared to take missed tests and turn in assignments within three
days after returning to school unless otherwise approved by the principal. It is the
student’s responsibility to turn in all assignments and take any missed tests within the
designated length of time. Students who have been suspended are allowed to make up
missed assignments or tests for the period of suspension.

Progress Reports/Report Cards
Progress reports are issued at the midpoint of each nine weeks. Report cards are issued at
the end of each nine weeks. Students will be responsible for delivering these documents to
their parents/guardians for them to sign and indicate if a conference is required or not.
Parents and guardians should be able to access PowerSchool to check grades throughout the
school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the teacher in a timely
manner. Please do not wait until the end of the grading period. The grading periods for the
school year are listed below.

Progress Reports Issued Report Cards Issued
September 16, 2026 October 16, 2026
November 19, 2026 January 12, 2027
February 12, 2027 March 18, 2027
April 27, 2027 May 28, 2027

Testing
Students will take some of the following assessments throughout the year: iReady, STAR and
classroom assessments. English Language Learners who receive EL services will take the
ACCESS test. Students will also take the ACAP test during the spring. The testing window for
ACAP testing is April 1-23. Testing will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. each morning. Students will
not be allowed to enter the classroom if they are not already inside of the classroom during this
time. Please refer to the testing dates which can be found on pages 7-9 of the calendar events.
Students are expected to be at school and on time for the designated testing dates.

Media Release
It is often the case that our students and/or schools are recognized for various positive reasons.
If parents or legal guardians do not want the student to be photographed for media publicity
use, they must complete an objection form. If this form is not completed and returned to the
school, it will be considered as an indication of your permission to publicly recognize your
students in various media. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact the school.

Grades:
Grades will be issued at the end of each nine-week grading period, and progress reports will
be issued at the mid-point of each nine-week period for the following subjects: reading,
language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and physical education.
The following grading scale is used to report academic progress:

Grade Percent Range Description of Performance
A 90-100% Excellent-Consistently exceeds grade level requirements
B 80-89% Above Average-Consistently produces high quality work
C 70-79% Satisfactory-Meets minimum grade level requirements
D 60-69% Below Average-Has difficulty meeting minimum requirements
F Below 60% Failing-Fails to meet minimum grade level requirements

Students must earn a D (60 & above) to receive credit for the course.

Grades 3 through 5 will use the codes listed below for physical education classes.
S = Satisfactory – The student usually adheres to the criteria
N = Needs improvement – The student seldom adheres to the criteria
U = Unsatisfactory - The student fails to adhere to the criteria

Grades will be determined based on the students’ performance on tests and projects (60% of
the final grade), classwork (30%), and homework (10%).

To be promoted, a student must earn a grade of D or better in at least four of the five core
subjects (reading, language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics). Students who fail
two or more of the following subjects – mathematics, reading, language arts – will be
referred to the Promotion/Retention Committee, to make the final determination as to
whether the student will be retained.

Note: The promotion/retention of 3rd grade students will also be impacted by the Alabama
Literacy Act (2019). According to the AL Literacy Act, "Commencing with the 2021-2022
school year, third grade students shall demonstrate sufficient reading skills for promotion to
the 4th grade."

Any student who is found to have cheated will receive a grade of zero, and if the test was a
State-mandated test, the student will be subject to the requirements of the State
Assessment Guidelines, which includes voiding the test.

The Russell County School District offers daily breakfast and lunch, and it is available to all
students. The Child Nutrition program offers free and reduced meals. The USDA requests the
Child Nutrition Program to provide every parent the opportunity to apply for the free and
reduced lunch program. Applications are sent to students’ homes at the beginning of each
school year and are available in the school office and cafeteria. We encourage all families to
fill out a free and reduced form. Only one application is required for all children in the
household. Applications must be completed annually. Meal status is available to new students
that have a sibling enrolled the previous year that was approved for free/reduced meals based
on last year’s approved status. The meal service program at MOIS is planned with the welfare
and health of each child in mind. Please review the following procedures:

Meal Cost
Breakfast and lunch will be free of charge this school year.

Meals and Snacks
Students may bring their own meals from home. The district does not restrict what parents may
provide for their own students. Parents may provide food for lunch or snack for their children
only. Parents may not provide a lunch or snack to any student except their own child unless it is
a scheduled event such as class parties. We do encourage parents to provide their students with
nutritious snacks and lunches when they are sent from home. For safety reasons, when students
bring meals from home, we ask that all beverages be placed in plastic containers and food be in
plastic or paper containers. Glass (e.g., bottles and ceramic plates) is prohibited.
Students will not be permitted to use microwaves that are on campus. Our goal is to ensure
the safety of each student.

We serve breakfast every morning from 8:00a.m.-8:30 a.m. If you bring your child to school,
make sure he/she arrives by 8:00 a.m. to be able to eat breakfast and get to class by 8:30
a.m. The students will have a choice to select cold cereal every morning or select from the
breakfast line. A fruit and/or fruit juice is offered daily, along with a choice of fat-free milk.
Students may refuse one of the four items offered. They must select a fruit at breakfast.
It is essential that every family complete and return the Free and Reduced Lunch
Application. If you need an application, or just want more information about the Child
Nutrition Program click on the link here.

No food will be served or sold in competition with school meals.

PIN Numbers
Students have a cafeteria Personal Identification Number (PIN) and account, which they will
use throughout their school years in Russell County. Please assist your students in learning
their PIN numbers. Students are advised not to share their PIN numbers with other students.

Allergies
If your student is allergic to any food products, a form is required to be filled out by the student’s
physician. A copy of this form is available in the cafeteria manager’s office. This form needs to be
filled out each year if the student has allergies. A prescription note from a physician is no longer
permitted. Meals are offered for allergy students that have an allergy form on file.

We offer gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and soy-free daily for students who have food allergies.
We will not offer allergy-free meals to students without the allergy form on file.

Adult Visitors
We welcome parents and grandparents to eat lunch with your children at designated
times throughout the school year. Please refer to the school’s list of events and dates.

Lunchroom Rules
• Gum is not permitted in the cafeteria or kitchen areas.
• Do not throw food and/or milk/beverages.
• No pets or animals allowed in food areas unless they are service animals.
• Please do not take food out of the cafeteria (unless permission is granted).
• Please use inside voices.
• Do not take food off other students’ trays.
• Be polite, use manners, and be respectful of others.
• No running or horseplay in the cafeteria.
• If you drop something, please pick it up.
• Students are not allowed in the kitchen area for safety reasons.
• Shoes must always be worn in the cafeteria and kitchen areas.
• No glass bottles and containers at all; use plastic only.

Food/Gifts in Classrooms
Due to allergies, no food containing peanuts are allowed to be shared with an entire class. If
party invitations are to be handed out at school, every child in the class must receive one.
Flowers or balloons will not be delivered to students. Additionally, balloons are not allowed
on the bus.

Birthday Recognition
Please schedule a time with your child’s teacher at least three weeks in advance to drop off or
send a store-bought item to celebrate your child’s birthday. Unfortunately, students will not be
able to celebrate during lunch. The teacher will notify you if the date and time are approved
to ensure that it does not interfere with classroom instruction or other scheduled
activities. Items must be made available to all students within the class. If a student sends
private birthday party invitations, they may bring them in a sealed envelope to the homeroom
teacher, with one included for each classmate in their teacher’s class.

Food Items for Holidays and End-of-Year Parties/Celebrations
The entire school will have two parties/celebrations for the year. Food items brought to the school
and/or classrooms for consumption must be pre-approved by the teacher. They must be
factory-sealed and include nutritional labels that clearly outline ingredients and nutrition facts.
Food that is prepared at home will not be allowed. These parties will not start before 1:30
p.m.

Student Expectations
Be respectful, be responsible, be ready, and follow directions.

Physical Education Excuses
Physical education is a vital part of the school’s curriculum. Students should wear clothes
and shoes appropriate for physical activity. If your child cannot participate, please send a
note explaining the reason why your child cannot participate. He/she may be given
alternative assignments during P.E. class.

Physical Education Rules
• Wear athletic shoes for physical education.
o Shoes not covering the feet entirely, shoes with heels, flip flops, sandals,
boots, and cowboy boots are not proper footwear.
o Shoes must also be able to be tightened, so they do not slide off the feet
while moving around.
o Students with inappropriate shoes will be given an alternate assignment.
• Always follow directions.
• Respect other students, teachers, visitors, and P.E. equipment.
• Keep hands and feet to yourself.
• Refrain from eating. There should not be anything in a student’s mouth including
gum, candy, paper, pencil erasers, pen tops, or rubber bands, etc.
• Girls should wear shorts under dresses and skirts.
• Leave all personal belongings in the classroom including purses,
backpacks, pens, pencils, brushes, combs, and toys, etc.
• Always obtain permission to leave P.E.

Grades
Each student’s physical education grade will be 80% participation and 20% test scores.
Weather
Please make sure that your child dresses appropriately for the weather. Physical education
classes may go outside any day that weather permits. Students will not go outside if the
temperature is below freezing or in extreme hot weather. When the weather is hot, you may
send a clear, plastic water bottle with your child containing water only. The bottle must have
water in it when he/she comes to P.E.

Medical Excuses
After two days, the student must have a doctor’s excuse. The doctor’s excuse must state the
limitations and the number of days the students is to be excused. Please send this note to the
P.E. teacher. (Note: If your child has any condition that could interfere with regular
activity participation such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, sickle cell, heart condition,
seizures, allergic reactions to bees, wasps, and fresh cut grass, etc., please notify the P.E.
teacher in writing.)

Discipline Procedures

All discipline will be in accordance with the Russell County School District Code of Conduct
(please see RCSD Parent & Student handbook). All consequences for minor violations are
assigned at the discretion of teachers and administration after considering all factors in
any given incident (intensity, frequency, duration). Parent communication is made for all
major, and repeated minor violations. The Code of Alabama places the primary responsibility on
the parents/guardians for ensuring that children behave in school.

Russell County School District has published a Student Code of Conduct along with a
three-level classification of Student Code of Conduct violations for children in the
system:

Class I Violations – Minor Violations
Class II Violations – Intermediate Violations
Class III Violations – Major Offenses

Descriptions of penalties for each class of violations, in addition to procedures for District-level
tribunal and their appeals process are contained in the RCSD Handbook. At Mount Olive
Intermediate School, our mission is to develop and nurture a safe and positive school environment.

Progressive Discipline Plan
Progressive discipline is a method that educators use to help students correct their behavior by
taking gradual steps before more extreme punishment is imposed relating to minor
disciplinary infractions. The primary goal of utilizing progressive discipline is to help
students correct negative behavior early so it does not turn into more severe behavior. A
progressive discipline plan provides the following:

• A consistent, objective, and fair process.
• Open communication between all stakeholders.
• Improves student productivity and performance.
• Potentially decreases student retention by resolving behavior issues.

Someone from the school will contact parents or guardians if the student’s behavior does not
improve and a conference may be required. Students will not receive warnings for repeated
or major infractions. An administrator may impose the following infractions for repeated
behavior and major infractions: In School Suspension (ISS), Out of School Suspension (OSS),
Saturday School, or referred to the district’s tribunal panel. The above is not a complete list of
disciplinary infractions that may be imposed during the school year. Please refer to the Russell
County School District’s Handbook for additional infractions. Students may receive only one
warning if they have violated the rules of riding the bus. Their privileges may be revoked for
repeated infractions.

Safety Procedures

It is critical for the safety of your child that a current phone number is always on file
at the school office.
Fire, severe weather, and intruder drills are conducted on a regular basis to prepare
students and staff for various situations.
 Fire drills: Monthly
 Severe weather/Intruder drills: At least three times a year.
 In the event of a tornado watch, regular instruction continues.
 In the event of a tornado warning, all staff and students take cover in
the designated safe areas until the warning is canceled.
 During drills and actual events, students will NOT be checked-out to parents. Drills
are rehearsed in preparation for a real event and teachers take attendance.

Field Trips
All field trips must support the academic and personal development of our students. The
primary responsibility for planning field trips rests with the teacher or staff member who is
sponsoring the trip. Students must have written permission from their parents/guardians prior to
the date of the field trip to participate in a field trip. Verbal permission over the phone and
permission slips submitted the day of the trip will not be accepted. This is to ensure student
safety and proper funding for the number of students attending.
All field trips will have adequate adult supervision, and parents are encouraged to volunteer to
serve as chaperones for field trips, as needed. Parents serving in an official chaperone capacity
may not bring other children. Parents are not allowed to ride on the bus. However, parents are
allowed to meet their child at the destination if prior approval is received by the classroom
teacher and/or principal. Unless there is an emergency, students are not allowed to be picked
up by a parent during a field trip.

Once a student has paid for a field trip, the school has obligated those funds by making non-
refundable reservations with the field trip destination and/or transportation service. Money

may not be refunded if a student elects not to go on the field trip, is absent for any reason, or if
the student is removed from the field trip for disciplinary reasons.
If it is possible for the school to receive refunds from a field trip destination for a
student who has previously paid, but cannot attend, then the school will refund to the
parents the amount previously paid for the child’s participation in the field trip.

Medication Guidelines & Procedures

Students may not take any medication at school without proper authorization. They may not
have any medication (including over the counter, non-prescription medicine) in their possession
while at school.
If your child must take medication (prescription or non-prescription) at school, these
are the options that the Board of Education policy allows:
1. A parent or guardian may come to the school at the appropriate
time and administer the medication to the child.
2. A parent/ guardian may obtain a medication form from the school nurse, take it to their
physician and have him/her fill out and sign the form (the parent must also sign the form), and
return the form to the school, after which the child may come to the school nurse (or the
school office if the nurse is not available) to take the medication. This procedure must be
followed even with over the counter, non-prescription drugs.
3. All medications must be delivered by the parent/guardian to the school
office in their original pharmacy containers, or in the case of over-the-counter
drugs, in their original containers. DO NOT send medications to school with
your child.
4. Children who are caught with any drug or medication in their possession in school
will be charged with a Class III violation of the District’s Student Code of Conduct and
may be expelled from school.
5. Children may not self-administer medications except when chronic conditions have
been identified and are used under district protocols in compliance with the medication
curriculum developed by the State Department of Education and the State Board of
Nursing.

School personnel may not administer any medication to a student unless they have received a
properly completed medication form, and the medication has been received in an
appropriately labeled container.

Parents whose children must routinely take medications are strongly urged to read the
District Handbook page on this topic.

District Bullying Policy

In an effort to minimize antisocial behaviors in the school environment, the RCBOE has created a
process whereby a student, parent, guardian, or bystander may report instances of bullying to the
school administrator for further review and investigation. To report bullying, complete this form and it
will be reported to the school. All reported incidents of bullying may be investigated, and when
necessary, school administrators apply appropriate disciplinary consequences.
It is important to distinguish bullying from other unkind, mean and harmful behavior. Calling someone
a name or pushing someone once, being rude or having an argument with someone is not bullying.
Of course, these behaviors should be addressed but may have different consequences and
interventions, which is why the distinction is critical. To be defined as bullying, all three components
must be present: (1) repeated actions or threats, (2) a power imbalance and (3) intention to cause
harm. If bullying is identified correctly, there are various ways to address it.
Intimidation is a threat or other action that is intended to cause fear or apprehension in a
student, especially for the purpose of coercing or deterring the student from participating in or taking
advantage of any school program, benefit, activity or opportunity for which the student is or would be
eligible.
Bullying is a continuous pattern of intentional behavior that takes place on school property, on a
school bus, or at a school-sponsored function including, but not limited to, cyberbullying or written,
electronic, verbal, or physical actions that are reasonably perceived as being motivated by any
characteristic of a student, or by the association of a student with an individual who has a particular
characteristic.
For more information on the district’s policy on bullying, please refer to “Appendix V: Bullying” of the
Russell County Student Academic Plan and Statement of Responsibilities.
This form can be completed online at www.myrcsd.org.

Dear Parents,
We are pleased to notify you that in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015,
you have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s
teacher. Specifically, you may request the following:
● Whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade
levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
● Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through
which State qualification or licensing criteria has been waived.
● The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher, any other graduate certification or degree
held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.
● Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
If you would like to receive this information, please complete the top portion of the enclosed
form, and return the form to your child’s school. Should you have any questions, feel free to
contact Mrs. Sarah Kimmel at kimmels@russellscd.net and she will be happy to assist you.
Sincerely,
Derrick Lane
Principal

Parents Right-to-Know
(Teacher Qualifications • Not-Highly-Qualified Status)

Title I Section 1111 (h)(6)

(6) PARENTS RIGHT-TO-KNOW-
(A) QUALIFICATIONS- At the beginning of each school year, a local educational agency that receives funds
under this part shall notify the parents of each student attending any school receiving funds under
this part that the parents may request, and the agency will provide the parents on request (and in a
timely manner), information regarding the professional qualifications of the student's classroom
teachers, including, at a minimum, the following:
(i) Whether the teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels
and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
(ii) Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status
through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
(iii) The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree
held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.
(iv) Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
(B) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- In addition to the information that parents may request under
subparagraph (A), a school that receives funds under this part shall provide to each individual
parent—
(i) information on the level of achievement of the parent's child in each of the
State academic assessments as required under this part; and
(ii) timely notice that the parent's child has been assigned, or has been taught for four
or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified.

(C) FORMAT- The notice and information provided to parents under this paragraph shall be in an
understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language that the
parents can understand.

Mount Olive Intermediate School, and the parents of the student participating in activities, services, and
programs funded by Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, agree that this compact
outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for
improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and
develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards.

SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES
We, Mount Olive Intermediate staff, will:

1) Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that
enables the participating children to meet the State’s student academic achievement standards as follows:
A. Provide instruction via highly qualified staff.
B. Provide instruction through the implementation of technology and technological resources.
C. Provide tutorial, remedial, and intervention programs as funding and staffing allows.
D. Develop and maintain an environment that is conducive to learning.
E. In the event of a prolonged school closure, instruction will be delivered online,
workbooks/packets, or via telephone to ensure continuity of student learning.

2) Hold parent-teacher conferences (at least annually) during which this compact may be discussed
as it relates to the individual child’s achievement.
A. School-wide parent conferences will take place during the month of October.
B. Parent conferences may be requested at any time by a parent, teacher, or administrator.

3) Provide parents with frequent reports of their child’s progress. Specifically, the school will
provide reports as follows:
A. Progress reports distributed every 4 1⁄2 weeks of each grading period
B. Report cards distributed every nine weeks
C. Classroom conduct and/or academic notices sent home on a timeline at the discretion
of the classroom teachers or as requested by parents.
D Have access to student’s grades online

4) Provide parents reasonable access to staff for meaningful two-way communication. Specifically, staff
will be available for consultation with parents, and to the extent practical in a language that family
members can understanding (using Transact and/or interpreters) as follows:
A. Open House/Title I Meetings and/or Curriculum Nights
B. Parent-Teacher conferences in October; Parent-Teacher conferences in January as
needed or requested
C. At the end of each reporting cycle
D. Telephone conferences (initial contact at the beginning of the year and additional contact as needed)
E. E-mail and/or other digital forms of communication

5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in after school activities:
A. Invitation for special learning activities and classroom events (i.e. guest reader).
B. Field trips and extracurricular activities
C. Serve on PTO and or volunteer
D. Staying informed about their children’s education and communicating with the school by
promptly reading all notices from the school or the school district either received by the children
or by mail and responding as appropriate
E. Serving, to the extent possible, on advisory groups, such as Title I advisory committees,
participating in the Parent Teacher Association, and other parental involvement committees

6. Ensure regular communication about school events and information to family members, and to the
extent practical in a language that family members can understand (using Transact and/or
interpreters). Specifically, the school will communicate through social media, school website, paper fliers
sent home with students, classroom applications, automated phone messages, PeachJar, email, mailings, and
personal phone calls.

A. Ensure regular attendance.
B. Supervise homework completion.
C. Ensure that my child has materials/supplies and that he/she brings materials to class daily
ready to learn.
D. Volunteer at my child’s school (i.e. field trips, Field Day, Curriculum Nights).
E. Participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to my child’s education.
F. Promote positive use of my child’s extracurricular time.
G. Stay informed about my child’s education and communicate with the teacher/school promptly;
promptly reading all notices from the teacher, school, or the school district either received by my
child, through mail/e-mail, PeachJar, classroom applications, and/or automated phone messages,
and respond as appropriate.
H. Provide and maintain current contact information.
I. Request additional resources from teachers, as needed.
J. Participate in school- and district-offered workshops and trainings, as able.
K. Serve, to the extent possible, on advisory groups such as Title I advisory committees, and
joining and participating in PTO and other parental involvement committees.
L. In the event of prolonged school closure, supervise student work
completion and ensure communication is maintained with the teacher.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
I, as a student, will share the responsibility to improve my academic achievement and achieve the
State’s high standards. Specifically, I will:
A. Attend school regularly.
B. Upon returning to school after an absence, complete missed work within the same
number of days absent (i.e. one excused absence=one day to make-up work).
C. Follow all school and classroom rules and exhibit positive behavior so that learning can
take place in my classroom.
D. Bring materials to class daily and be ready to learn.
E. Complete homework every day and request help when needed.
F. Give parents or adults who is responsible for my welfare all notices and information
received by me from my school.
G. In the event of prolonged school closure, complete assigned work through
available methods (i.e. online, telephone, workbooks/packets).

(As required by Section 1118 of ESSA)

1) Describe how the school will convene an annual meeting to inform parents of the school's
participation in Title I and explain Title I requirements, including the 1% set-aside, and the right
of parents to be involved (Sec. 1116(c)(1)).
Mount Olive Intermediate schedules the annual Title I Parent Meeting to coincide with Open House in
August of each school year, to capitalize on parent attendance. During the annual meeting, parents are
informed about school-wide Title I eligibility and requirements, the school-wide Comprehensive

Improvement Plan, curriculum, assessments, budget, and student expectations. The School-Parent-
Student Compact is reviewed and signed at the annual Title I meeting and the Parent Involvement Plan is

distributed. Compacts are sent home with students on the first day of school if the parents did not attend
the annual Title I meeting and/or Open House. Copies of the Compact and Parent Involvement Plan are
also included in the school handbook. In the event of a prolonged school closure, the Compact and
Parent Involvement Plan will be posted on the school website and social media, as well as mailed home
for homes without internet access.

2) Describe: a) How there will be a flexible number and format of parent meetings
offered; b) How parents will be involved in the planning, review and improvement of the Title
1 Program (Note: State the school's process for how all Title I parents have the opportunity for
involvement in decision making.); and c) How funds allocated for parent involvement are being
used in the school (Sec. 1116(c)(2)(3)).
a) Meetings can be scheduled as early as 8:00 a.m. and as late as 5:00 p.m., if the teacher is available
and agrees to the time. Parent workshops and training times are scheduled at various times throughout
the school day to allow parents the opportunity to attend, according to their home and work
commitments. Parents may request a meeting with a classroom teacher outside of instruction time, and
phone conferences are also utilized. These meetings are promoted through various forms of
communication such as letters, automated telephone messages, flyers, school website, social media,
and Peach Jar. In the event of a prolonged school closure, meetings will be conducted virtually, as well
as through telephone calls.
b) Parents can serve on the Title 1 Plan Advisory Committee in the school and Local Education
Association (LEA). This parent committee is involved in the development of Title I plans as well as
being part of the approval process. Annually, a meeting is scheduled in the spring for parents to
review the Parent Involvement Plan and the Parent-Teacher-Student Compact to recommend any
changes for consideration by the school committee. Each year parents further evaluate the
effectiveness of the parental involvement plan and Comprehensive Improvement Plan. In the event of
a prolonged school closure, the documents are on the school website and parent input can be provided
through a virtual meeting or telephone.
c) The Title 1 Parent Advisory Committee (LEA) meets annually to decide how to spend the
parent portion of the Title I Budget. Input from all parents is sought at Parent Teacher Organization
(PTO) meetings. The 1% Title I Parent Involvement allocation is used to increase communication and
parental involvement. Currently, printing costs for monthly parent newsletters, TI Parent Involvement
Plan, Tl Parent Teacher-Student Compacts, and the school handbook have been identified as necessary
expenditures, in addition to other parent resources.

3) Describe how the school provides parents of participating children timely information in
a uniform format and, to the extent practical in a language they can understand, about programs
under Title I, a description and explanation of the curriculum in use, forms of academic assessments,
and achievement expectations used, and, if requested by parents, opportunities for regular meetings
to formulate suggestions and participate as appropriate in decisions related to the education of their
children (Sec. 1116(c)(4)(A)(B)(C)).
During the annual Title I parent meeting in August of every year, information is presented about the school's
Title I program, curriculum, and academic assessments. Parents learn about the various standards at each
grade level, how to request a Parent-Teacher conference, and how to participate in decisions related to the
education of their child. Upon the conclusion of the meeting, parents are invited to visit their child's
classroom(s) and meet classroom teachers. Teachers are available to provide additional information on
assessments and to interpret individual student test results.
Translators or Transact services are accessed for non-English speaking parents. When feasible,
written notification will be made in the family's native language. Language Link services are
available for any meeting, workshop, or conference to ensure that all families can fully participate and
engage in opportunities to provide input on school decisions, especially in regard to the Title I
program. In the event of a prolonged school closure, meetings are held virtually or on the telephone.

4) Describe how parents, the school staff, and students share responsibility for improved
student academic achievement for participating students (how the School-Parent Compact is
jointly developed with Title I parents; how it is used, reviewed, and updated) (Sec. 1116(d)).
Mount Olive Intermediate School reviews and revises the Title School-Parent-Student Compact in the
spring of each school year. The compact is in place to build and foster a partnership to help all
children achieve the state's high standards. The compact is reviewed and signed annually by students,
teachers, and parents, and is revised as needed to meet grade level and school needs in sharing
responsibility for improved student academic achievement.
The compact will remain in the classroom to be used by the teacher in working with parents and
students. It is the desire of our school to forge a strong partnership in which teachers, parents, and
students will share the responsibility in facilitating student proficiency on the state's academic content
standards. In the event of a prolonged school closure, academic achievement is ensured through virtual
learning, workbooks/packets, and/or telephone learning.

5) Describe procedures to allow parents to submit comments of dissatisfaction
with the Continuous Improvement Plan (Sec. 1116(c)(5)).
If a parent disagrees with any aspect or component of the Continuous Improvement Plan, the Parent
Involvement Plan, or the LEA Consolidated Application, that parent can speak with a school
administrator or the Federal Programs Coordinator for the Russell County School System at the Central
Office. If not resolved, these written concerns are forwarded to the State Department of Education
(SDE) Federal Programs Coordinator. In the event of a prolonged school closure, comments can be
submitted by telephone or emailed to any school or district staff member.

6) Describe how the school will build capacity for parental involvement including how
parents will be encouraged to become equal partners in the education of their children. (See ESSA
Section 1118, requirements for building capacity in parental involvement.) To ensure effective
involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school, parents, and the
community to improve student academic achievement, our school:
6a. Shall provide materials and training to help parents to work with their children to improve
their children's achievement, such as literacy training and using technology, as appropriate, to
foster parental involvement.
Mount Olive Intermediate School works diligently to ensure that parenting materials and training are
closely aligned to our school's identified goals and are available to parents through the following
methods: Prepare and distribute parenting information packet (e.g., information regarding how to access
curricula online for home use). Offer parent seminars/workshops on effective parenting skills to support
student learning. Provide easy access to parent/family information and resource materials. Material and
information is housed in the Media Center and the administrative offices, and some information is posted on
the school website. Link parents to programs and resources within the community that provide family support
services. (Information is available through the counselor as well as the administrative offices.)
6b. Shall educate teachers, office personnel, and other school staff, with the assistance of parents,
in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to reach out to, communicate with,
and work with parents as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent programs, and build
ties between parents and the school.
Mount Olive Intermediate School educates teachers and staff on how to conduct effective meetings and
conferences with parents. Parents are informed about the importance of their involvement, and all
opportunities for parent engagement are communicated in multiple ways. Parental involvement
programs are coordinated and integrated with PTO and various other programs that encourage parents to
fully participate in the education of their children. Parents are welcome to volunteer in a designated area
of the building. Teachers share resources to support parents in their work with children at home.
6c. Shall to the extent feasible and appropriate, coordinate and integrate parent involvement
programs and activities with other federal programs, and conduct other activities, such as
parent resource centers, that encourage and support parents in more fully participating in
the education of their children.
Mount Olive Intermediate School coordinates with the Federal Programs Office to provide district-wide
workshops for all parents. To encourage parental support, information related to school and parent
programs, meetings, and other activities are sent home to the parents of participating children in a format
and language parents can understand. Transact is accessed as needed for non-English speaking parents in
order to ensure that all parents are actively involved in our planning activities. When feasible, written
notification is made in the family's native language through the use of Transact. Mount Olive
Intermediate has a Parent Resource Room where training and volunteer opportunities occur.. In addition,
a computer in the library is designated for parent use.
6d. Shall ensure that information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and
other activities are sent to the parents of participating children in a format and, to the extent
practicable, in a language the parents can understand.
Mount Olive Intermediate School works diligently to ensure that all information concerning school
meetings, parent notices, etc. is distributed in each family's native language. Transact is used to help
with these efforts. In addition, Mount Olive Intermediate School has an English Language (EL)
teacher (district-shared) who assists in verbally communicating with all parents as needed.

6e. Shall provide such other reasonable support for parental involvement activities as parents
may request.
Mount Olive Intermediate School works toward keeping lines of communication open and working with
parents to remove barriers to parental involvement and improve building programs. For example, flexible
scheduling for parent conferences and workshops are made available to afford all parents the
opportunity to attend, according to their home and work schedules. Additionally, increased efforts have
been made to utilize electronic communication as well as phone conferences. Parent requests for
additional support can be made with a child's teacher or the school administrator.

7) Describe how the school will ensure the provision for participation of parents with
limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory students;
including providing information and school reports in a format and, to the extent
practicable, in a language that parents can understand.
Mount Olive Intermediate School provides opportunities for participation of parents with limited
English proficiency and parents with disabilities. Parent notifications are sent to the parents in their
native language. Our EL teacher is available to assist parents with verbal and written communications
through Transact. MOIS follows the district plan to inform migratory parents of Alabama's
compulsory attendance policy and provide native language materials. These services will be provided
to parents, as needed. Every effort is made to accommodate parents with disabilities. This includes our
handicap-accessible building and facilities. We, at MOIS, make every effort to make our school a
warm, welcoming, and safe environment for all.