6th-8th Grade

Did You Know?

• Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.

• Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read.

• Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks.

• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.

• Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.

What You Can Do:

• Set a regular bed time and morning routine.

• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.

• Do not stay home unless you are truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.

• If you are feeling anxious about going to school, talk to your teachers, school counselor, or another trusted adult for advice on how to feel comfortable and excited about learning.

• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.

If you or someone you know is a target of bullying, abuse, mistreatment, harassment, threat or intimidation, let us know the name of your school and as many specifics of the situation as possible. Reporting is not tattling when the intention is to alert the teacher and/or administration of any harmful acts of mistreatment toward your child or others.

Choice and Career Options is an innovative collaboration of essential services that provides direction, leadership, and support to multiple programs and academies in our school district. The Choice and Career Options team provides the foundation for students to attain college and career readiness through a variety of rigorous programs of study and resources.

Please visit the school district's Career & Choice website for more information:

CAREER AND CHOICE PROGRAM WEBSITE

Middle school students are enrolled in six courses throughout the entire school year.

According to the Florida State Law, a student is promoted to the next grade level when they earn a passing grade in each marking period or maintain a total of 4 quality points for each subject/class.

All students are required to pass the core courses of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, and the equivalent of a yearlong elective.

Grading Scale and Quality Points

A= (100%-90%) is worth 4 quality points

B= (80%-89%) is worth 3 quality points

C= (70%-79%) is worth 2 quality points

D= (60%-69%) is worth 1 quality point

F= (00%-59%) is worth 0 Quality points