School
Board of Polk County, Florida
Our Mission
The mission of Kathleen Middle School a community of diverse learners is to ensure rigorous and relevant learning experiences that result in high achievement for our students.
Vision
As Kathleen Middle School extends its mission into the 21st century,
the use of research-based instructional strategies will prepare its
students for high school and various types of post secondary education
as well as for military and vocational and technical careers. With
focus on the Sunshine State Standards and Core Curriculum, mastery
learning, the SCANS Competencies, interdisciplinary curriculum, and
career information, Kathleen Middle School's students will be equipped
to meet academic and personal challenges at all levels.
An encouraging, healthy, safe and orderly environment and a clearly
defined curriculum will foster personal and academic growth.
Technology will be used as an instructional strategy to support the
learning process. Students will gain knowledge through real-world
applications that promote higher order thinking skills. Continuous
student assessment will be varied and relevant to the learning process.
With Title One assistance, the staff at Kathleen Middle School will
promote a strong parent-school relationship. Parent and community
involvement will be fostered through various partnerships and commitment
to developing open lines of communication and a school-parent compact
that will lead to in creased student performance.
Code of Conduct and Other School Policy
School Sponsored Events
In an effort to reduce the circulation of counterfeit
Dress Code
Students at all Polk County elementary and middle schools wear uniforms. The uniform top must be a school shirt or a collared shirt (red, white, or navy blue). Sweatshirts / fleece jackets worn over the school shirt must meet the red, white, or navy blue requirement also. The uniform bottom may be shorts, jeans, or skirts, but they must be plain denim. No patches, quilting, leather striping, etc. is allowed. All shirts must be tucked into the bottom portion of the uniform and a belt is required. School shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets may be purchased in the KMS office. P.E. uniforms may also be purchased in the office. Book bags / backpacks are NOT allowed. school shirt or a collared shirt (red, white, or navy blue). Sweatshirts / fleece jackets worn over the school shirt must meet the red, white, or navy blue requirement also. The uniform bottom may be shorts, jeans, or skirts, but they must be plain denim or navy blue or khaki. No patches, quilting, leather striping, etc. is allowed. All shirts must be tucked into the bottom portion of the uniform and a belt is required. School shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets may be purchased in the KMS office. P.E. uniforms may also be purchased in the office. Book bags / backpacks are NOT allowed.
Attendance
Students returning from an absence MUST bring in a note signed by the parent or guardian. The note needs to include the dates of the absence and the reason why the absence occurred. This note MUST be in the office within five (5) days of the absence for the absence to be excused. Students are responsible for requesting and making up missed work. Appropriate reasons for excused absences are: personal illness, death in the family, or doctor's appointments. Students missing more than three (3) consecutive days are required to have a note from a doctor. Sick, Death in family, Dr Appt.
Immunizations
Florida law requires all 7th grade students to show proof of the following immunizations before they may attend 7th grade classes: a second MMR, a tetanus-diphtheria booster, and the hepatitis B series (3 doses). Proof of the above listed immunizations must be provided to the school on a blue immunization card, provided by a physician or the health department.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Click here to view our district's Nondiscrimination Statement.
NOTICE TO BUILDING OCCUPANTS AND PARENTS
NOTIFICATION OF INSPECTION FOR ASBESTOS CONTAINING
MATERIALS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS