Hello Raven Families,
Welcome to December. The next three weeks will be filled with many gifts. In addition to the gift of knowledge, there will be several events of students sharing their talents through various performances such as our winter concerts, displays of knowledge such as our Science and Engineering Showcase, and the displays of athleticism with our girls' basketball and boys' soccer teams wrapping up their miraculous seasons. Our Ravens truly are a present...I promise not to regift!
Always remember, we ARE Ravens and Ravens soar to success! Have a wonderful week of learning.
Yulian Vargas
Congratulations, Yulian! Your dedication to your church, volunteering for adoration, and serving as an altar server is truly commendable. Balancing these meaningful commitments with your passion for basketball shows your remarkable ability to manage time and energy. Your involvement in these activities not only enriches your community but also sets a wonderful example for others. Keep up the fantastic work!
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
As we dive into December, our spotlight is on classroom engagement! Recently, we've noticed an uptick in classroom disruption infractions, prompting us to encourage our students to actively participate and stay engaged. We're calling it high five for focus!
To support this initiative, our dedicated teachers have conducted a reteach on being respectful and responsible, increasing engagement in the classroom, with plans for another session December 2, 2024.
Exciting News! Students can earn Raven Rewards each week by demonstrating respectful and responsible behavior through active participation in class activities. Let’s celebrate those who are making a positive impact in our classrooms!
Together, we can create a vibrant learning environment where everyone thrives. Keep up the great work, Ravens!
We want you...🫵
To become a Pasco County Schools volunteer!
Charles S. Rushe Middle School has continually been recognized as a Golden School for volunteers in the state of Florida, and this past year is no different! Thank you to all our past, present, and future volunteers for their dedication to Rushe.
Volunteers are a vital part of building relationships between school, parents, community members, and business partners. We truly appreciate the hours our volunteers serve in our schools and the value they add to the educational experience for our students.
To continue to ensure the safety of our students, the District is making several changes to our volunteer requirement and application process for the 2024-2025 school year. Effective 8/1/2024, all volunteers will be required to complete a Level 2 background screening every 5 years. This background check will review records in the state of Florida as well as the national FBI database. The cost for this screening is $41.25 and volunteers will be responsible for this cost. Volunteers will need to be complete an annual volunteer application to ensure accurate records.
Click the image above to complete the Volunteer Application!
Dress Code 👕👖👟
Each district school board shall adopt a dress code policy that prohibits a student, while on the grounds of a public school during the regular school day, from wearing clothing that exposes underwear or body parts in an indecent or vulgar manner or that disrupts the orderly learning environment.
These guidelines are in effect while on any District School Board of Pasco County school or campus, at any school function or on any school-sponsored transportation:
- Students must wear opaque (not see through) clothing that has fabric on the front, back, and on the sides of the body extending from under the arms to cover the entire chest, entire genital area, entire buttocks area, and must extend below the buttocks area.
- Shirts must have sleeves or straps and extend to the waistband of pants/shorts/skirts/or other bottoms.
- Students may not have exposed undergarments, which would include any and all portions of a student’s underwear or bra.
- Students must wear appropriate footwear, which must secure to the heel. No slides or Crocs are allowed. All footwear must have a sole that affords traction and protection to the foot. Socks (when worn alone) and “house” or “bed” slippers are not permissible.
- Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical education, career-technical education, science labs, and other activities where unique hazards exist.
- Specialized courses may require specialized attire such as sports uniforms or safety gear
In addition, the following items are considered inappropriate for the school environment and are not permissible:
- Wallet chains, spiked jewelry, dog collars, or similar items
- Slippers or similar shoes
- Pajamas or costumes (unless approved by school administration for special events, etc.)
- Hats, bandanas, or head coverings (unless preapproved administratively for medical, religious reasons and/or for special school activities)
For more information regarding dress code, read the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct, page 27.
