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Students

Please check here often for a listing of student activities, athletics and clubs available for all Sarah G. Banks Middle School students.

Athletics

We have an very comprehensive athletics program available for all students. Please visit the Bulldogs Athletics page for information regarding teams, coach contacts and eligibility. 

Band and Orchestra

Students must take band or orchestra in the 6th grade in order to have the opportunity be in
band or orchestra in 7th and 8th grade. The curriculum for these classes builds upon itself each
year. We do not offer beginning band or orchestra classes in the 7th or 8th grades. Any
student who has an interest in band or orchestra should give it a try for the 6th grade year. It is
always better to look back and say “I’m glad I did!” than it is to say, “I wish I would have.”

Leadership Development

Leadership is an important part of the development of any student. We are pleased to offer several  larger leadership development opportunities.

  • Student Council (7th Grade)- All students may choose to serve on Student Council. Student Council focuses on leadership development through participation at PTSA events, hearing from local leaders from Wixom, and in fundraising opportunities to further charitable causes. Information about how to join is provided early in the school year.
  • National Junior Honor Society (8th grade) - NJHS is open to 8th grade students that meet the eligibility requirements. Please visit the Sarah G. Banks MS NJHS page for more information.

  • WEB (8th Grade) - The "WEB" program, which stands for "Where Everybody Belongs," is a middle school transition program designed to help incoming 6th graders feel more comfortable and connected to their new school environment. 8th grade WEB Leaders and Staff Advisors will facilitate orientation activities, provide ongoing support, and create a welcoming atmosphere for our new students. We are so excited to offer this opportunity to our Bulldogs, and commend staff members Amanda Hart, Alex Rickens and Kaysie Stassi for their exemplary leadership and hard work in implementing this program.

Policies

Cell Phone/Personal Device Policy

In a world dominated by instant communication, cell phones and personal devices can be a major distraction during the school day. At Sarah Banks Middle School, our goal is not to limit contact between students and families, but to promote responsible and appropriate use of technology in an academic setting.

Policy Overview:

  • Student cell phones and personal devices (For example: earbuds & headphones, tablets/ipads, and smart glasses) must remain in lockers throughout the school day as passed in government legislature.
  • If a student needs to contact a parent or guardian, they must do so through the attendance office.
  • Students are not permitted to text or call parents directly during school hours, including when they are feeling unwell or need something.

Consequences for Cell Phone or Device Use During the School Day:

  • 1st Violation: Phone is confiscated and held in the office until the end of the day. Parents will be contacted with a reminder of the policy and informed of next steps for future incidents.
  • 2nd Violation: Phone is confiscated and must be picked up by a parent or guardian in person.
  • Repeated Violations: May result in progressive disciplinary action.

Tardy Policy

4 Tardies = Lunch detention, Student contact with parent
8 Tardies = Before or after school detention, Tardy reflection
12 Tardies = Saturday School
16+ Tardies = Assistant Principal Referral, Progressive discipline 

Option Room Policy

The purpose of our Options Room is to be a place where students may be asked to go if their behavior has become too disruptive to the classroom environment. It is a spot for the student to regroup, reflect, and finish their work in a quiet setting. 

When a student arrives to the Options Room, they will fill out a form and the student will then email it to the parent. Repeated removal from the class to the Options Room may result in progressive discipline in accordance to the Student Code of Conduct. Code of Conduct violations resulting in removal from the classroom will be entered into Skyward under the student's discipline record. Student's serving in-school suspensions will do so in the Options Room.

Refocus Policy

 Count

Response

1

Teacher conversation with student and contacts parent

2

Student Success Coordinator meets with student, lunch detention, and parent contact

3

Student Success Coordinator meets with student, AM or PM detention assigned, and contacts parent

4

Parent and administration meeting and behavior plan formed

5+

Behavior moved into Code of Conduct violations and addressed by the assistant principal


* Refocus violations reset at the end of the marking period.