Safety and Security
Students will enter the building through the main entrance on 4th Street or through the cafeteria. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria. Please enter through the cafeteria doors on the southwest side of the building to get breakfast.
All visitors must check in at the office and obtain identification passes. Students should not open any emergency exit unless it is during an actual emergency or an emergency drill. All equipment associated with the security of the school building and the safety of everyone inside, for example, fire sensors, alarms, lighted exit signs, cameras, motion sensors, security keypads, and an AED device, must never be tampered with by students for any reason, as tampering carries severe consequences.
Search and Seizure
Students have the right to bodily privacy and freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures, as guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. This individual right, however, is balanced by the school’s responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all its students and staff. School employees (usually administration) may conduct searches when they have reason to believe that the health, safety, or welfare of students or staff is at risk.
Note: Student belongings may be searched at any time when there is reasonable suspicion of a safety or school policy violation.
Bus Safety/Expectations
Riding the bus is a privilege granted based on need and good behavior. Inappropriate behavior may result in the loss of this privilege. Students may not ride any bus other than the one assigned unless a bus pass is issued by the front office. All students must follow the driver's safety and conduct rules.
Student Valuables
Students are responsible for the safety of their personal property. The school cannot guarantee the safety of students’ personal property. Therefore, students are advised not to bring large amounts of cash or other valuable items to school. Students who bring valuable items to school (including phones and electronics) do so at their own risk. It is recommended that personal items, such as school supplies, be labeled with the student’s name. Student belongings must be stored in their backpacks.
Alcoholic Beverages, Drugs, Prescription Drugs, and Tobacco
Students may not use, possess, sell, distribute, acquire, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages, drugs (including “look-alike” substances), or other controlled substances, except those prescribed by a licensed physician, while attending school or a school-sponsored event. Under the TSD policy, a violation will result in disciplinary action and/or referral to local law enforcement.
To promote the general health, welfare, and well-being of students and staff at BRMS, possession of, or smoking, chewing, or any other use of tobacco products by students while on school property or under the school’s jurisdiction during school hours or while participating in school-sponsored events is prohibited. “Tobacco” shall include, but is not limited to: cigarettes, vaping, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, cloves, and all other kinds of tobacco prepared in such a manner as to be suitable for chewing, smoking, or both.
According to the TSD policy, all medication must be stored and dispensed through the school office. If it becomes necessary for you to take any medication at school, a signed note from the doctor and parent must be filed in the office. Forms are available in the school office. You cannot possess any prescription or over-the-counter medication (such as aspirin or other pain relievers, cough drops, etc.) at any time for any reason. If you have these items, they must be kept in the health office with a doctor’s permission and administered by the health aide or other trained personnel. If you have any questions, contact the office immediately. This is Colorado state law.
Campus Supervision
Campus is open from 8:30 a.m. (breakfast) or 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays until 4:20 pm on scheduled school days, Monday-Friday. Students on campus outside these hours should be with an adult or attending a supervised club or activity meeting. We are unable to provide supervision outside these hours if students are not in an activity or sport.
Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards, Etc.
Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and similar devices should not be ridden on school grounds because sidewalks and other perimeter areas are often crowded with children. Bicycle privileges come with responsibility, including awareness of the rider's safety and the safety of others. School personnel cannot monitor bicycle safety when traveling to and from school. It is the parents' responsibility to ensure the student complies with basic safety rules and has chosen a safe route. Please encourage your student NOT to wear headphones while biking and to cross at designated crossing areas. Bicycles should be parked in the designated bike parking area on the building's southeast side. Locks are strongly recommended to protect property when unattended throughout the day. We strongly advise against leaving bicycles overnight, as our school does not have a locked campus. The school district cannot be responsible for bicycles, scooters, or skateboards that students ride to school.
Guidance and Counseling
School and community educators work cooperatively with staff, the Director of Student Activities, and Student Health Services to enhance the educational process for students, parents, and staff. They work directly with students to facilitate small-group sessions and limited individual sessions. They also serve as a resource for parents when requested. The school/district community supports students in all aspects of their personal and educational lives, in successful and positive transitions to middle school, and, in conjunction with staff members, in extraordinary or difficult situations.
Health Services
An RN or health aide will be available in the health office for minor illnesses, health concerns, and emergencies. Except in an emergency, students must have a teacher's pass before entering the health office. An early dismissal slip must be obtained from the health office before a student with an illness or injury is allowed to leave the building.
According to the TSD policy, all medication must be stored and dispensed through the school office. If it becomes necessary for you to take any medication at school, a signed note from the doctor and parent must be filed in the office. Forms are available in the school office. You may not possess any prescription or over-the-counter medication (such as aspirin or other pain relievers, cough drops, etc.) at any time for any reason. If you have these items, they must be kept in the health office with a doctor’s permission and administered by the health aide or other trained personnel. If you have any questions, contact the office immediately. This is Colorado state law.
Medications
The health office cannot dispense medication of any kind without written permission from the physician and parent. For prescription medications, the labeled prescription bottle indicates written physician permission. The medication must be in the prescription bottle and be accompanied by the district Medical Permission form with the required physician and parent signatures.
Emergency Drills
Emergency drills at regular intervals are required by law and are an important part of safety practice. When the first signal is given, everyone must promptly obey instructions and clear the building via the prescribed route as quickly as possible. Always follow directions from teachers and BRMS staff. We want all of us to be safe at Bill Reed Middle School.
Student Valuables
Students are responsible for the safety of their personal property. The school cannot guarantee the safety of students’ personal property. Therefore, students are cautioned against bringing large sums of money or other valuable items to school. Students who bring valuable items to school (including phones and electronics) do so at their own risk. It is suggested that personal items, such as school supplies, be labeled with the student’s name. Student belongings must be stored in their backpacks.