School Information
Parents & Students
Student Handbook
Counseling
Information
Show courtesy and respect by following all directions from administration, faculty, and staff.
Appropriate behavior is expected in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, on school grounds, and during all school sponsored activities.
All faculty and staff are to be addressed as Miss, Ms., Mrs., or Mr. and at no time by just their first or last name.
Be considerate of all school property and the property of other students.
Keep our school clean. Use the trashcans provided.
Please walk on the right side in the hallways, do not block the middle of the hallway, and do no not run in the hallways
Handholding and other public displays of affection are not permitted at school
You are to adhere to all Nebo School District policies including: Student Dress and Grooming Standards, Closed Campus Policy, Attendance and Citizenship Policy, Safe School Policy, Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Policy, and Sexual Harassment Policy
Classroom Guidelines
Be prepared with all necessary materials (books, pencil, paper, planner, etc).
Follow the directions of your teacher.
Complete all assignments on time.
Please ask for help from your teacher when you are unsure about what to do.
Do not talk or whisper when the teacher is talking, another student is presenting information, the group is in study, or during tests or quizzes.
Each classroom will be clean before the students leave, do your part.
Do not leave the classroom at any time without the teacher’s permission and your Hall Pass.
Security Issues
Visitors
ALL visitors must be cleared through the front office and wear the required visitor badge. Students not enrolled in Payson Junior High School may not come to school as a guest of other students.
Parking Lots
Students are not to linger in parking areas.
Surveillance Cameras
Cameras are located in various areas of the school to help ensure the safety of students and staff. Information gathered as a result of this surveillance may be used to enforce disciplinary action for students in violation of school policies.
Transportation
A locked outside area is provided on the East side of the building. It is locked at the beginning of the day and unlocked at the end of the school day.
Bicycles
Please walk your bike on school property.
A bicycle rack is provided, but you are responsible to bring a lock.
Payson Jr. High School is not responsible for the security of your bike.
Rollerblades, Skateboards, and Scooters
No riding rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, or Healie shoes on school property.
This includes the concrete areas in front and back of the school
Guidance Counseling
Our counselors are Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Mangum and Mr. Rather
The counseling department offers the following services:
Orientation of new students
Registration of all students
Individual and group counseling
Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
Guidance counseling in the areas of personal counseling, high school graduation requirements, college preparation, career planning, and SEOP’s
Student recognition and achievement awards.
Appointments
See Mrs. Vellinga for an appointment with a counselor.
You will be called out of class later in the day.
Schedule Changes
There is a $5.00 fee for any requested class changes after August 14th. This fee will remain in effect for the entire year.