Transcript New Parents Orientation Presentation

Welcome to Parent Camp!
Class of 2013
Class of 2012
Tonight’s Program
• Brief Orientation to MUS Lower
School
• Jim Burnett, 7th grade football
• Camp Bear Track Information
• Q & A (if necessary)
• Orientation hand-outs
(take home)
Three Categories
• Purpose
• Great Expectations
• Partnership
Purpose:
Honor Code & Honor System
• No lying (students must tell the truth)
• No cheating (students must do their own
work)
• No stealing (students must not mess
with other people’s stuff)
We, the students and faculty at Memphis
University School, hereby pledge our full
support to the Honor System. I pledge to
be honest myself, and in order that the
spirit and integrity of the Honor System
may endure, I pledge that I will make
known to the Honor Council any case of
dishonesty which I may observe at MUS.
Purpose: Mission
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College prep
Academic excellence
Development
Well-rounded young men
Strong moral character
Consistent with MUS’
Christian tradition
Purpose: Defined
To better the boy for himself and the
world around him
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Academic content, rigor, support
Learned accountability, responsibility
Environment of freedom and respect
Encourage his spiritual nature
“…act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with
God (and man).” Micah 6:8
This is our Father’s world, not ours alone
Great Expectations:
School’s in session
• Supplies
– Now: TI83 or TI84, Books, Pencils, etc.
– Later: Teachers will tell your sons
• Medical forms (Mrs. DeBardeleben)
• Financial business (Mr. Fowlkes)
• Setting the tone for your son
– Expectations
– Environment
Great Expectations:
Attendance
• Daily: Arrive ready to go!
• Have all your stuff!
• One day at a time…
- slept well, eaten well
- clean, teeth brushed
- dressed properly
(8:10 homeroom bell, 8:15 AM tardy bell)
Great Expectations:
Academic Calendar
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Parents Day
Progress Reports (6 weeks)
Quarterly Reports
End of Semester Reports
Assignment book, Online viewing
Academic Warning (2nd Semester)
Great Expectations:
Study Skills
Developing a System for Academic Success
For those needing enrichment:
• English and Math lab
• As directed by counselor and
instructor
• Additional time on task (study hall)
For all:
• Recording of grades/signed work
• Organizational skills/personal mgmt.
• Regular accountability
ASAP
(After school academic program)
“Get your homework completed
ASAP!”
• 3:15 PM - last bell
• 3:40 - last pick-up
• 3:40 - ASAP attendance called
$10/day; $40 M-F
• 5:30 - building locked
• Mr. Trey Suddarth
Great Expectations:
Obligations and Discipline
Mr. Joe Tyler, Assist. Principal,
Discipline Committee Chairman
• Obligations
– Dining hall clean-up
– Campus clean-up
• Discipline
– Demerits
– Wednesday Morning School
We need your support.
Dress Code
Great Expectations:
Dress Code
• Collared shirt
• Trousers/slacks
– no shorts or jeans
– cargo pants allowed (M-Th
only)
• Presentable belt
• Shoes (non-athletic, slippers)
• Calf-length socks
(hide your ankles!)
• Fridays
– Blazer, tie, dress shirt
– Dads…teach him how to tie a
tie.
Great Expectations:
Sanctuary
• No cell phones allowed on their
person during the school day
• Telephone 260.1360, 1364 or
email office for any reason
• They won’t call you…we will.
• No texting, emailing
Great Expectations:
Physical Education
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MUS Clothing
Lockers w/ locks in gym
Storage of athletic gear
No need for $$$
Partnership:
Counseling Department
Mrs. Catherine Schuhmacher,
Lower School Counselor
• Students
– Academic/Personal
Counseling
– Educational
Programming
– Standardized Test
Coordinator
• Parents
– Educational
Programming
– Coordinate
Teacher
Conferences
– Standardized
Test Score
Interpretations
Partnership:
Communication
• “Order of Operations”
- 1. Talk with your sons (trust)
- 2. Email Faculty (verify)
- 3. Contact Administration if necessary
• Effectiveness for serious conversation
- 1. face to face
- 2. telephone
- 3. email
Partnership:
Activities & Sports
Fall
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Winter
Football
Cross Country •
Golf
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Chess Club
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Civic Service
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YMCA Model UN
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LS Math Team
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Volunteer Bible
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studies
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Wrestling
Basketball
Swimming
Lacrosse
Chess Club
Civic Service
LS Math Team
Volunteer Bible
studies
Spring
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Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Track
Tennis
YMCA Youth
Legislature
Chess Club
Civic Service
LS Math Team
Volunteer Bible studies
Partnership:
For Parents…
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Parents Association
Parent-to-Parent program
“Back-to-School Day” Sept. 12
Sept. 13 at Hutchison
Grade-Level Programming
Book study group
Purpose:
Community
• 220 students / 31 schools
• Independent schools, City schools,
County schools, out-of-state
schools, home schools, boys
schools
• Creating a new culture, a new class
– Community of Honor, above and beyond
self
– Select group
– “to whom much is given…”
Questions???
Camp Bear Track
• Emergency Numbers
– School: 260-1360, 1364 (LS) or
260-1300 (US)
– Camp: (501) 825-8222
(in Drasco, Arkansas)
– Arrive 7:45, Monday Aug. 13
• Coat and tie
• Medications labeled in zip-lock baggie
• Bag packed w/ change of clothes for bus
• No books necessary
– New 8th Graders: pick up at 1:30
Feel overwhelmed?
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Welcome to our family!
You’re not alone.
Where do I go for answers?
We’re working for you and your son.
Be patient. Give us the benefit of the
doubt.
• Ask questions and stay in contact.
• Enjoy your son and his new world of MUS.
Illustration: Trees
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In a laboratory vs. in a field or forest
Storms, wind improve structural integrity
Roots grow in winter (fertilize)
Pruning in spring cuts and scars, but with
a purpose…allows good sunlight, wards
off infection, promotes healthy growth
• Your son is growing; needs nurturing,
learning to withstand storms of life, and
pruning to develop into a mature young
man