- Thompson Intermediate
- About TIS
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About The School
Thompson Intermediate School is an Alabaster City School consisting of fourth and fifth grades. TIS opened during the 2000-2001 school year. Our feeder schools include students from Creekview and Meadow View Elementary Schools. There are thirty-six homerooms with an average enrollment of approximately twenty-seven students. We offer art, STEAM lab, computer lab, and music. All of our students participate in PE each day. Our Library Media Center is open daily for the use of students and teachers. We are especially proud of our special education department that strives to meet the needs of not only special needs children, but all of our students. Our dedicated faculty is committed to a strong educational program through which students become life long learners. Our school has gone through both AMSTI (Alabama Math Science and Technology Initiative) and ARI (Alabama Reading Initiative) training and are excited about the possibilities these state initiatives can bring to our school.
TIS currently has an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students.
Mission Statement
Preparing students for their future.
The Vision of TIS
To partner with families and the community to inspire and prepare graduates to be responsible and productive champions of their future.
ACIP 2022-2023
ACIP 2022-2023The Beliefs of TIS
These values and beliefs guide teaching, learning and working in the Alabaster City Schools:
1. Our schools are safe, caring, learning communities engaged in continuous improvement, committed to the pursuit of excellence, and dedicated to the success of each student.
2. Our employees are qualified, dedicated, innovative, and student-centered, engaged in continued learning.
3. Our schools provide quality instructional programs, enriching extracurricular experiences, and a wide variety of opportunities for students to explore their interests, expand their dreams, and develop their talents.
4. Our schools partner with families, business, industry, post-secondary institutions, community agencies, and government to create and sustain outstanding facilities, technology, learning resources, and experiences to maximize student achievement.
5. Our schools embrace diversity, promote respectful relationships, and have high expectations and performance standards for all students and adults.
6. Our schools value integrity, open communication, shared responsibility, innovation, and accountability.
General School Information
1509 Kent Dairy Road
Alabaster, AL 35007
Office: (205) 685-6200
Fax: (205) 621-8279
www.alabasterschools.orgAdministration:
Jamelia Hayes, Principal
Shay Traywick, Assistant Principal
FAQ
Absences/Tardies
Your child is a vital part of our school, and his/her attendance is crucial to ensure that learning can occur. We strongly recommend that you read the section regarding attendance in its entirety. TIS policy regarding excuses is as follows: If your child is absent, a written explanation of his/her absence from the parent or guardian is required within three days of the date of return. If no note is sent, the absence remains unexcused. Notes will not be accepted for excused absences beyond the third day after your child returns. Students are referred after the fifth unexcused absence to Early Warning (a program sponsored by the Shelby County Juvenile System). This is in accordance with the Alabaster City Code of Conduct. Attendance letters will be sent by our assistant principals to notify parents when students are in jeopardy of being referred to Early Warning. TIS administration further recommends parents to be present at any attendance conference scheduled for your child. TIS strictly follows the attendance policies outlined in the Alabaster City Code of Conduct.
Students are considered tardy after 7:45 am. If a student arrives after 7:45, they must check in the front office with a parent/guardian. A referral to Early Warning is made when tardies accumulate (more than two per month).
Check out Procedures
In order to provide a safe environment for your child, the following guidelines have been established for checkout procedures.
· Your name must be on the checkout paperwork and you must present valid photo identification.
· A current copy of any child custody paperwork must be on file in the office. This is required for registration as well.
· Any changes to the check-out paperwork must be made by the legal parent/guardian.
Child Nutrition
We welcome our parents and grandparents to come and eat lunch with our students. We do, however, request that you refrain from bringing outside food into the cafeteria. Our Child Nutrition Program serves nutritious meals daily to accommodate all students, staff, and visitors.
Lunch Breakfast
Students $2.50 $1.25
Faculty & Staff $3.25 $1.50
Student Visitors $3.25 $2.00
Adult Visitors $4.00 $2.00
Students are not allowed to charge their lunch. Please make sure your child has money in his/her account on a daily basis. Students who do not have money in their lunch accounts will receive a cheese sandwich for lunch until money is placed in their lunch accounts.
Birthday snacks and other special snacks (outside of allotted school parties) must meet the child nutrition program guidelines. If you are unsure of a snack, please contact the office prior to bringing it to the school. Cupcakes, cookie cakes, cookies, etc. will be allowed for birthdays.
Conferences
Our goal is to provide the best education for your child. If you have a concern, please contact the school to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher. Teachers will also request a conference with every parent at least once per school year.
Dress Code
A student’s appearance is a reflection of the culture of TIS; therefore, we strictly enforce the dress code that is set forth by the Alabaster City Code of Conduct. If a student is not dressed in accordance with the dress code, the parent will be contacted to bring a change of clothes. TIS students are also expected to set an example of appropriate dress by exhibiting the following dress code behaviors:
· Shorts must be worn under skirts, and both must fall beneath fingertips with arms completely straight.
· Earrings will not be allowed by male students.
· Hair (i.e. bangs-a male or female) must always be short enough for eyes to be in complete view at all times.
· Straps on female shirts much be at least three fingertips in width.
· Any visible garments with questionable material will not be allowed.
· Hats are only allowed on hat days.
· Hair styles that cause a disruption to the classroom are not allowed. This includes fad hair styles and unnatural hair color.
Discipline
All students are expected to follow the TIS rules on campus, on field trips, and while being transported on buses:
· Respect others
· Respect yourself
· Respect property
TIS administration and staff strictly enforce these rules as well as the rules outlined in the Alabaster City Code of Conduct. After School Detention will primarily be held on Fridays from 3:00-4:00; however, there may be intermittent days allocated to cover the number of students assigned to detention. Parents are responsible for picking their child up from school if detention is assigned.
Field Trips
Trips are taken by fourth and fifth grades to enhance their curriculum. Each team will plan field trips to support concepts that are being taught. Chaperones will be requested to attend if appropriate. Siblings are not allowed on school field trips. Chaperones are not allowed to take photographs of other students while on a field trip associated with Thompson Intermediate School to protect the rights of all students and comply with the Alabaster City Code of Conduct Media Release Policy.
Medication
All medication must be brought to the school by the parent. Medication cannot be transported by students on the bus. All medications given at school must have a signed authorization form. These forms are available in the office.
Physical Education
Tennis shoes are to be worn for PE, and shorts must be worn under dresses.
PTO
The PTO actively supports our school’s academic program and works to bridge community-school relations. All parents and teachers are encouraged to join and attend meetings. If you are interested in being involved with the PTO, please contact the school office.
School Parties
School policy allows for three parties each year: Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and end-of-the-year. These parties are to be coordinated with the classroom teachers and homeroom mothers. Siblings or other children not enrolled at TIS are not allowed to attend school parties.
Sickness
When a student is ill and has a fever, they are to stay home from school. A student is to be fever free for twenty-four hours before returning to school. This prevents illnesses from being passed around among students and faculty. Please remember to send an excuse upon your child’s return to school.
Visitors
Visitors will only be permitted to check students in or out, or by appointment or request.
Public Relations
The goal of Thompson Intermediate is to partner with parents and businesses in the community. It is vital that this partnership remain positive. Please refrain from posting negative comments about parents, students, teachers, staff, or other entities related to Thompson Intermediate on any social media or web-based outlet. To address specific concerns, please contact the school for a conference.