Monday Message
Februray 2, 2026 (Student Edition)
The JH dance is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026. Students in 6-7-8th grades must be in good standing to attend. The eligibility check that runs on Monday, January 26, 2026 will determine those that are not in good standing.
If a student would like to invite a guest that attends 6-7-8th grade from another school, they must fill out an out of district guest form and have that turned in to Ms. Drummond no later than Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Printed copies are available in the Elementary Office.
There will be a late start for students on Monday, February 9, 2026 so that teachers can participate in professional development. See below for the late start protocol.
Junior High students will be promoted to the next grade level if they are receiving passing grades of 60% or higher in at least 2 quarters of core solids (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies).
Academic performance in electives will also be considered in the retention process. The decision to retain will be made by the administration with input from the counselor and Junior High teachers. Retention in the current grade level may be required if remediation efforts are unsuccessful. The final decision will rest with the school administration.
Students must meet all district graduation requirements per BOE policy IKF to graduate. Graduation requirements and grading scales for a student with a disability(ies) may be determined according to the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Participation in the commencement ceremony is a privilege and not a right. Students must be in good standing and have no outstanding balance on school accounts to participate in graduation or promotion ceremonies.
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Breakfast Procedures
Breakfast will be served daily to all students free of charge. Doors will unlock at 7:30 am and serving will stop at 7:54 am.
Kindergarten and 1st grade will eat in the ECC. Preschool students will eat once everyone has arrived at 7:54 am.
Students in grades 2nd-5th will eat in the cafeteria. Once they have eaten, they will report to their classroom.
Grades 6-12 may eat in the cafeteria or grab their food and report to their first hour class.
Milk
If your student gets an extra milk, or brings their lunch and would like to purchase a milk to drink, the cost is $.50/milk. Money can be paid to Tera in the elementary office.
Student Drop Off Procedures
Please remember that for the safety and organization of our school, parents are not allowed to enter the classroom/building when dropping off or picking up students. We ask that you to drop your students off at the door and staff members will assist students from there.
Please let anyone else that may be dropping off or picking up your student know what the procedure is.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
What can I have to drink during the school day?
Students are allowed to have water in a sealed cup throughout the day. Flavor packets are acceptable.
Coffee, hot chocolate, soda, energy drinks, etc. are not allowed. If you would like to bring one of these beverages for your lunch, that would be fine, however you should not be seen in the hallways or classrooms with them.
Attendance Policy
We are no longer taking doctors notes for absences. DESE expects students to be in attendance at least 90% of the time. In order to remain in good standing, Slater students must be in attendance at least 90% of the school year.
The following measures may be utilized throughout the school year: reminder letters/emails, hotline call(s) may be placed, outside agencies (law enforcement, juvenile office) may be contacted.
Students whose cumulative attendance falls between 80-90% as of May 1st will be required to attend one week of summer school. Students who fail to attend will serve this time in transition at the beginning of the following school year.
Students whose cumulative attendance falls below 80% as of May 1st will be required to attend two weeks of summer school. Students who fail to attend will serve this time in transition at the beginning of the following school year.
What happens if I am tardy?
Tardies Grades 6-12
All students arriving to school after 7:58 am will be required to check in at the office upon arrival and obtain an admit slip prior to going to class. Tardies are cumulative for the semester and reports will be run on a bi-weekly basis.
4 tardies: 30-minute detention
5 tardies: 60-minute detention
6 tardies: 90 minute detention
7 tardies: 3 hour detention
8 tardies: 3 hour detention and closed lunch for one week
9 tardies: 3 hour detention and closed lunch for the rest of the semester
10 or more tardies: At administrator discretion, including but not limited to: Loss of good standing, assigned intervention, and possible OSS.
Keep in mind: Your tardies are CUMULATIVE FOR THE SEMESTER. This means that they keep building up, even after you’ve served the detention. They reset in August and January.
Students In Good Standing
To be considered a student in good standing, a student must not be in violation of the attendance policy, have outstanding discipline referrals OR appear on the current F list.
In order to participate in extracurricular events including (but not limited to): dances, field trips, school-sanctioned sports events; a student must be in good standing. Students must be in attendance at school for four consecutive hours on the day of the event to be able to play in or attend an extracurricular event/activity.
Students in grades 6-12 that are not in good standing will have closed lunch and be required to sign in daily in the cafeteria.
How Do I Know If I Am In Good Standing?
Eligibility checks are done every two weeks throughout the school year to determine whether or not a student is in good standing. To be in good standing, a student cannot have any Fs or have an attendance rate lower than 90%.
If you are not in good standing when the eligibility check is done, you are not allowed to participate in or attend extra-curricular activities.
*The next attendance and grade check will be on Monday, February 9, 2026.*
Do you want to be a part of the "Principal's 100 Club"? Students that earn positive referrals from staff will have the chance to win prizes throughout the school year!
Here is how it works:
- Earn a positive referral from a staff member and bring it to Ms. Drummond in the office.
- The student earning the positive referral will draw a number from 1-100.
- The student's name will be placed on the number drawn on the "Principal's 100 Club" bulletin board.
- Once there are 10 squares in a row that are filled with student names, those 10 students and the teachers that referred them will win a prize!
*The next reward for our bingo winners is popcoen and a movie!
Unsportsmanlike Policy
Administrator Warning
Minimum of 1 week, up to and including 365 day suspension from all District extracurricular events
365 day suspension from all District extracurricular activities
Illness Policy
A reminder of our Student Handbook policy if your child becomes sick during school:
ILLNESS
A phone call home must be made by school personnel through the appropriate office in order for a student to check out due to medical/illness conditions.
a. If a student contacts a parent/grandparent/guardian on their own without going through the appropriate office, he/she will be written up for DEFIANCE OF AUTHORITY/INSUBORDINATION.
b. All students should have an emergency contact on file that can pick them up from school within 30 minutes of being called.
Box Tops For Education
All you need is your phone! Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online. Twice a year, your school will receive a check and can use that cash to buy whatever it needs!
Great news! If you shop for groceries online or have digital receipts, you can submit your email receipts to earn Box Tops for your school! Visit the app or website for more details and to see a full list of participating retailers.
Casey's Cash For Schools
Students and teachers could use a boost now more than ever. Casey's Rewards members can get involved by donating their points to a school of their choice.
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How Much Does Breakfast/Lunch Cost?
Food Pantry Box
There are also several others located in town at Gari's Diner and Life Church.
Contact Info
Email: bdrummond@slaterschools.net
Website: www.slaterschools.net
Location: 515 N Elm, Slater, MO 65349
Phone: 660-815-7751