Transcript New Student Information - Tamaqua Area School District

TAMAQUA AREA
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MAY 12, 2016
6th Grade Orientation
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INTRODUCTION
SPECIAL SERVICES
SCHOOL DAY INFO
STUDENT HANDBOOK AND
PROCEDURES
• CAFETERIA PROCEDURES
• HEALTH SERVICES
• CYBER ISSUES
Special Education Services
• The Tamaqua Area School District
provides services for students with
disabilities.
• Please contact Mrs. Gardiner or
the Middle School Office for more
information.
Guidance
• Mrs. Brickler – Guidance Counselor
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Academic
Social Interactions
Home
Help…
1st Day Student Folders – Forms
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Photo Permission
Free/Reduced Lunch Forms
Emergency Forms
Handbook and Policies
Medication
Transportation Letter
Demerit Letter
FERPA and Privacy
Schedules
• Cycles
– 6th & 7th – Art, Music, PE,
Health, Computers, and Tech
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– 8th – Art, Music, PE, TE,
and Health
Academics
• Homework counts!
• Students have individualized schedules and
move throughout the building changing
classes.
• Variety of subjects: Mathematics,
Social Studies, Language Arts,
Science, Reading, and Specials.
Academics
• The library and computer labs are available
for student use provided that the Internet
Access Policy permission form is returned.
• From our website…
Online grades - MMS Student Portal
Click the above link to set up an
account to access your
son/daughter's grades online.
School Day
• Doors open at 7:00 AM each morning.
• From 7:30 a.m. until 7:35 lockers.
• Students must be IN homeroom by the
conclusion of the bell.
• Tardy students must
report to the office for
a late pass.
Bell Schedule
• The school day is a 9 period day.
– 7 – 42 minute class periods
– 1 – 42 minute lunch period
– 1 – 42 minute activity period
devoted to supervised homework,
tutoring, clubs, or intramurals.
Breakfast
• Breakfast is available daily for everyone
from 7:00AM-7:30AM.
• If you are Free/Reduced approved you
qualify for F/R Breakfast.
Café Procedures
• Students report to the café and remain at their
assigned table until a faculty member calls their
table.
• Students are only permitted to carry a $5.00
negative balance. No lunch will be issued past $5.00
of debt.
• Once every student has been
served lunch, snacks may be
purchased with teacher
permission.
Café Procedures
• Upon completion of your meal, garbage
and trays are to be returned to the
appropriate areas.
• Students must obtain permission from the
faculty member on duty to
leave the café.
• At the appropriate time,
students will be dismissed
by the faculty and staff
in charge.
Planners
• Assignments must be recorded daily.
• Parents are expected to sign every
weekend.
Textbooks
• You will be held financially responsible
for any damage.
• All textbooks must be covered for their
protection.
Emergency Pass/Lavatory Procedure
• The lavatory is to be used between
classes.
• Emergency Pass to Nurse or Office
Pass from Mr. Czapla.
• Student Planner Insert.
Discipline
• Review the Student/Parent Handbook
www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us
Dress Code
• Policy is online. www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us
• Clothes must be clean and sized
appropriately. No Logo
• Backpacks must be clear, NOT MESH!
• Students must change for
physical education.
• Clothing available –
– Contact Office.
Electronic Devices
• Cellphones, Cameras, Mp3 Players, Game
Systems must be turned off and left in your
locker.
• Any pictures taken of
school activities placed
on the Internet make
you subject to disciplinary
action with Police Referral.
Internet & Cyberbullying
• Any inappropriate behavior will not be
tolerated and will result in loss of
privileges and possible police referral.
• THREATS BY Texting, IM, Facebook,
MySpace, Emails,
Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Bus and Cafeteria Behavior
• Any inappropriate behavior in the
cafeteria or on the bus can lead to a
loss of privileges.
• Loss for Bus Transportation.
• Café Detention.
Consequences for Misbehavior
• Discipline may be verbal reprimand, detention,
suspension, or similar consequence.
• A discipline form will be completed with a copy
given to the student to take home. An additional
copy will be mailed home to the parent/guardian.
• A student serving an out-of-school
suspension will not be permitted
on school property and is expected
to complete assignments.
• Detentions 2:30 – 3:30
• Saturday Detentions 8:00 – 11:00
Consequences for Misbehavior
• Written assignments from faculty.
• Teacher detentions to complete work.
• The student will be given 24 hr notice
before he/she is expected to serve
detention.
• Parents are responsible
for transportation.
Tardy to School & Class
• Each student is allowed to be tardy three
times for the year. Detention will result
for each additional tardy.
• Excessive tardy mornings may result in
citations.
Homework & Participation
• Failing to do either may result in parent
contact and possible disciplinary action.
• Academic Detentions/Academic Support
Accelerated Reading - AR
• Each student is required to read AR in
their study hall until they meet the point
requirements.
• Periods 1 – 8 – Read AR.
• Period 9 – Complete
homework or read AR.
• AR devices are allowed with
written parent permission.
Communication
• Students are encouraged to ask questions if
they are having difficulty in class.
• Students are encouraged to request
assistance from the teachers during class,
during study periods or after school.
• Parent/Teacher Communication.
Progress Reports
• Progress reports indicating unsatisfactory
academic progress may be mailed/emailed
to parents or guardians at any time.
• MMS Student Portal – Allows parents to
monitor grades daily.
Lockers
• It is your responsibility to keep them
clean.
• Do not leave clothing, food, or drinks
in your locker.
• Do not share your locker
combinations.
Attendance
• Parents are asked to please call the
school to report a child’s absence.
• Absence notes must be returned within
2 school days as per District and County
Policy. Absences without proper excuses
are unlawful days, which
could result in citations.
• The student is responsible
to communicate with the
teacher concerning missed
assignments ASAP.
Attendance
• After 10 days of absence, a student must
provide a Dr.’s note for each additional
day or face citations.
• Excused absences for educational trips
fall within the 10 day limit.
• After 30 days of absence, notes
do not have to be accepted.
• Consequences
– Citations, C&Y Referral, Truancy
Court, and loss of driving privilege.
School Store
• T-Shirts, book socks and school supplies
can be purchased during lunch.
Extracurricular Activities
• Band, Chorus, MathCounts, Yearbook, Lego
Club, Academic Clubs, National Junior
Honor Society, Student Council, Drama, and
possibility of intramural sports.
• Grades 7 & 8 - Interscholastic
sport teams are sponsored in
basketball, wrestling, cross
country, football, cheerleading,
and track & field.
Raider Run
• 2009-2016 – Over $53,000
• Grade 6 – 8 Field Trips and Guest
Speakers.
• Milkshake Party
• $50 Toys R Us – Gift Card
Dismissal
• Normal dismissal on all school days is 2:25 PM
• Buses depart from the back of the school
beginning at approximately 2:30 PM
• Walkers depart from the main lobby of the
school at dismissal.
• Students must exit the building
by 2:30 PM unless they have
permission from a teacher.
• Pick-ups – The back road is
closed from 2:15 until the
buses depart.
DATE TO REMEMBER!
OPEN HOUSE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016
6:30 PM