Osceola Middle School, working with families and the community, will engage all learners in high quality, rigorous, relevant, and standards-based instruction in a safe, inclusive environment.

Dear Osceola Community,

I am thrilled to share how exceptionally well our students are doing this year! We had the opportunity to roll out our first round of Patio Passes for various achievements last month! It was such a joy to see our students celebrating their successes (we will continue to have Patio Pass opportunities throughout the rest of the year). Their dedication to learning and commitment to success is truly inspiring. Student attendance has been outstanding, and it’s clear that showing up every day is making a difference in their academics. Let’s keep this momentum going—encourage your children to continue their hard work and excellent attendance. Together, we will make this school year one of our best yet! Thank you for your ongoing support!

Sincerely,

Mrs. R. Johnson

Principal

If student is absent from school, absent note should be turned into Guidance Dept upon return to school. If note is not submitted, the absence will be noted as unexcused. We encourage students to email their teachers for any assignments or missing work that needs to be addressed.

Also, absent note from parent or Physician is needed for early check-outs and tardies.

Your child's daily, on-time attendance is critical to their success in school. Students learn best when they are in the classroom. Every minute matters now more than ever.

A student is considered chronically absent if they miss only two days of school per month (18 days in a year), whether the absences are excused or unexcused. Even one year of chronic absence can cause a child to fall behind academically and decrease a child's chances of graduating from high school, which can have long-term consequences on their financial independence, physical well-being and mental health.

The good news? Attending school every day increases a child's chances of success in school and in life. “Showing Up Together!” will improve school attendance if everyone works together to ensure regular school attendance happens.

MAKING CARLINE MORE EFFICIENT

Please pull forward all the way to the end of the carline sidewalk prior to loading/unloading. Also, please do not leave large gaps between vehicles. Your help with this allows us to get everyone through the carline quickly and efficiently.

If student fails to abide to cell phone rules, the cell phone may be

confiscated for parent to pick up.

No exceptions.

Thank you for supporting the OMS cell phone policy. After only one month, our discipline data indicates less discipline referrals (specifically less incidences of bullying, misuse of electronics, and fights). Our teachers and staff also report that learners are more focused and ready to learn. Great job, Chiefs!

The Marion County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including antisemitism), ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, religion, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law (collectively, "protected classes") in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices as required by Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Age Discrimination Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Florida Educational Equity Act of 1984. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination which is against the law and School Board Policies 1362, 2266, 3362, 4362, and 5517. The District will not tolerate sexual harassment activity by any of its members of the school district community, including students, employees, and third parties pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX Rules and Regulations.

Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding discrimination or harassment may be sent to the below designated personnel at 1614 E. Fort King Street, Ocala, FL 34471. Retaliation against an individual who files a report is also prohibited.

ADA, Title IX, and Equity Compliance: Dawana Gary, Ed.S., Director, Equity and Compliance Phone: (352) 671-7711; Email address: dawana.gary@marion.k12.fl.us

Section 504 Compliance: Anna Williams-Jones, M.A.Ed., Director, Exceptional Student Education Phone: (352) 671-6832; Email address: anna.williams-jones@marion.k12.fl.us

Student Title IX Complaints: Ann Hembrook, Ed.D., Sr. Executive Director, Student Pathways Phone: (352) 236-0562; Email address: ann.hembrook@marion.k12.fl.us