YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!
Middle School can be a very valuable and positive experience for each and every student. wms will provide many opportunities everyday to gain knowledge and enhance your abilities to be successful in school....and in life. You will be challenged to push yourself and become the best "YOU" you can be! You will be provided the opportunity to prepare yourself for High School and beyond. Your success with preparation is up to you and your effort that you put into your learning every day! Just like any opportunity...the effort you put into school is what you will get out of it. develop and practice positive daily study habits and that will be a step in the right direction to creating and maintaining academic success.
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Below is what you can expect from middle school.
Adjustment to New Routines
School day begins at 7:30am and ends at 2:30pm (M, T, Th, F)
School day begins at 8:00am and ends at 2:30pm on Wednesdays
Lunch periods - Grade level eats together
(Regular Lunch, Salad, Sack Lunch/PB & J – all 3 include milk, vegetables and fruit)
Changing classrooms for each subject
Lockers - where you keep your books and belongings
New Rules and Policies
Homework – Per teacher policy
Tardies and Absences - Parents are required to notify the Middle School Office, 883-5566 (ext. 3000), on the day the student is absent. This must be done whether the student is absent one period or the entire day. If no notification is received, parents will receive a call from the automated School Messenger program to alert the parent that the student is absent from school. Notification must be made on the day of the absence in order for the absence to be excused. If a parent does not notify the office of the absence, then the student will not be able to receive credit on any missed assignments. A doctor’s note must be received within 2 school days after the student returns to be able to make-up missing assignments for credit. The student must arrive at school before 9:30 AM in order to participate in any type of extra-curricular activity. Students not in school or leaving during the day due to illness or discipline will not attend school events held after school that day.
Dress Code - 1) Footwear must be worn in the school at all times 2) Clothing or bandanas advertising alcohol, drugs, gangs, gambling, inappropriate symbolism, demeaning or suggestive wording or violence is unacceptable, 3) Tank tops, halter tops, sleeveless tops, off the shoulder tops, muscle shirts, shirts that reveal cleavage or undergarments and midriffs are unacceptable 4) Jackets, large purses, and book bags are to be placed in the student’s locker when he/she arrives at school and left there until school is dismissed, 5) Facial piercings or tattoos that are distracting or pose safety concerns are not acceptable in the Middle School, 6) Pajama pants are not acceptable 7) All pants/skirts must be worn around the waist, even when seated or stretching and must be mid-thigh length or longer. 8) No hats, hoods, or scarves are to be worn on the head while in the school building. 9) Blankets should not be carried/worn/used at school. 10) Costumes or costume attire should not be worn on school grounds unless pre-approval is given by administration.
Cell Phones - Cell phones create a huge disruption to the learning environment and are NOT to be out at any time. If a student is caught using an electronic device and refuses to give it to the teacher, the student will automatically receive ACS.
Higher Level of Organization
Use an agenda and a system for keeping your papers, notes, homework and handouts
More classes
More teachers
More homework
More work on your own
Keep your locker and backpack neat and organized
Changes in YOU
Most students will grow and mature a great deal in middle school. Your body and your brain are growing. Eat healthy foods, maintain an appropriate bedtime, and participate in positive activities. Share your feelings with your parents or a trusted adult when you have questions or concerns.
More Independence and Responsibility
Middle school is not elementary school. You are expected to demonstrate increased independence and responsibility.
Abide by the rules of the school and individual classrooms
Cooperate with authority figures
Be a good school citizen
Respect differing opinions and perspectives
Think before you POST!
Social media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, etc...) can be fun, but it can also cause hurt feelings. Good rule of thumb……If you can’t say/type anything nice, then don’t say/type anything at all!
Choose friends who are positive influences
Don’t be a bully and don’t participate in bullying
Do your part with your behavior and attitude in making your school a respectful, peaceful, and safe place for all.
More Social Interaction
Sporting Events
Dances
Peer Pressure
Find friends that have the positive interests and who like you for who you are.
Choose to stay out of "drama", gossip and rumors. "Drama" does not just happen to you. You either create it, invite it, or associate with it. This is YOUR SCHOOL and you are responsible for your part in contributing to a "POSITIVE" school climate and atmosphere each and every day.
MAKE KINDNESS THE NORM!
#CULTIVATEKINDNESS