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WELCOME to JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

WELCOME to JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL. “FUTURE HUSKIES”. INTRODUCTIONS. Mr. Decker Principal Mr. Schroll Assistant Principal Mrs. Weisend Counselor Mrs. Marshall Administrative Assistant. OVERVIEW. School Day - 7:55 - 2:40

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WELCOME to JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

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  1. WELCOMEto JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL “FUTURE HUSKIES”

  2. INTRODUCTIONS • Mr. Decker • Principal • Mr. Schroll • Assistant Principal • Mrs. Weisend • Counselor • Mrs. Marshall • Administrative Assistant

  3. OVERVIEW • School Day - 7:55 - 2:40 • May enter the building at 7:25; exit the building by 2:55 (no after-school care) • General Information (lockers, lunch) • Counseling • Team Approach • Five Core Classes • One hour Encore Classes

  4. THE SCHOOL DAY 1st Period 7:55-8:55 2nd Period 9:00-9:55 3rd Period 10:00-10:55 4th Period 11:35-12:40 LUNCH 11:35- 12:05 5th Period 12:45- 1:40 6th Period 1:45- 2:40

  5. Appreciate Diversity • Salad Bowl Approach • Diversity Hallway • Cranes • Clocks • Diversity Day • We Are All In It Together!!

  6. School Safety • School Liaison Officer – Officer Mahabir • Minimize doors open during the day to the school • Guest Pass/Sticker • Mandated school safety practice drills • Fire • Tornado • Crisis Response

  7. LOCKERS • Located as close to “team” as possible • Property of the School • Keep your combination to yourself and do not share your locker • Few problems after the first few days!

  8. LUNCH • 11:35 - 12:05 • All grades have their own lunch • Lunch cards • Hot Lunch Available • $2.25 - $3.50 (currently) • Can bring your own • Students must be signed out at lunch to leave • Appropriate Behavior • School Pay –pay & track online

  9. Classroom Behavior Expectations I will come to class prepared!! Bring proper books, materials, and something to write with I will use classroom time appropriately, as instructed I will keep desks clean and free of writing or drawing; speak appropriately. Do not blurt out, make unnecessary or inappropriate comments I will keep the classroom, including the floor and your work space clean and orderly

  10. Respect for Self I will always do my best I will positively participate in all classroom activities Respect for Others I will stay on task without disturbing or distracting others I will not use ‘put downs’ or harass others I will respect other people’s differences and opinions Respect for School I will raise my hand to speak I will enter and exit the room quietly I will complete all assignments on time I will actively listen when the teacher is speaking

  11. ACTIVITIES • 6th Grade Team Events • All School Assemblies • Student Council Activities • Bowling, Skiing, Community Center, Splash Park • School Parties • Dance, Basketball, Paddleton, Guitar Hero, Game Room, Swimming, Pictures, Refreshments • Activities/Clubs/Presentations • STAND, Head to Head, Paddleton, 6th grade Track Meet, Mile Run, Robotics, Forensics, Culture Club, Ping Pong, Yoga

  12. Sports and Clubs • Sports (7th and 8th grade) • BoysGirlsSeason • Football Basketball Fall Season • Wrestling Swim Winter Season • Basketball Volleyball Winter Season • Track Track Spring Season • Clubs (6, 7 and 8th grades) Advisor (for 2012-2013) • Science Olympiad Judy Morin • You Be the Chemist Parent Advisor • Delta Math Brian Wynne • Math Counts Diane White • Head to Head Carrie Keeley • STAND Roxanne Weisend • Yearbook Club Jeff Beckwith • Forensics Jeff Hayes • National Art Honor Society Carrie Keeley • Robotics Art Halloran • Chess Club Paul Schroll • Yoga Club Parent Advisor • Ping Pong Club Nate Swartzkopf • Curling Club Mike Graves • Culture Club Chris Sanchez • Lacrosse Club Parent Advisor • Equestrian Club Parent Advisor • Tennis Tennis Center

  13. Counseling Services • Strive for academic, social, and emotional well being • Encourage involvement • M.E.A.P. (October) • Transition talks at the beginning of the year

  14. Counseling - continued • Counseling Curriculum:  • 6th – Bullying • 7th – Career Cruising, Anger Management • 8th - EDP’S, Reality Store, Sexual Harassment • Tutoring – Key Club & Community Tutor Resource • Individual and Group counseling • Support to students, parents & teachers

  15. “The Core” • Math • Math 6 • Math 6 with extensions • Pre-Algebra 7 (cross graded) • Science • Social Studies (Western Hemisphere) • Language Arts (English – blocked) • Reading • Writing

  16. Elective Options – “Encore” • Band (2 days) • Choir (1 day) • Orchestra (2 days) • Spanish (2 days) • Math Lab (2 day) • Art (complete the schedule) • Physical Education (complete the schedule – swim component/activity)

  17. “Encore Combinations” • Art/PE • Choir/Art/PE • Band/Art/PE • Orchestra/Art/PE • Spanish/Art/PE • Band/Choir/Art/PE • Orchestra/Choir/Art/PE • Spanish/Choir//PE • Band/Spanish/Art/PE • Orchestra/Spanish/Art/PE • Band/Spanish/Choir • Orchestra/Spanish/Choir Band 2 days Orchestra 2 days Spanish 2 days Choir 1 day Math Lab 2 days

  18. World Language Requirement Graduation requirement: • Starting with the class of 2016, the State of Michigan will require that all students complete two credits of a world language other than English or demonstrate a two-year equivalent proficiency in order to graduate from high school. • http://www.mps.k12.mi.us/curriculum/world-language/graduation-requirement/

  19. International Baccalaureate • Life in an interconnected, globalized world requires critical-thinking skills and a sense of international-mindedness, something that IB students learn to know and understand. • The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a comprehensive and challenging pre-university curriculum for junior and seniors recognized worldwide. • http://www.mps.k12.mi.us/curriculum/international-baccalaureate

  20. PARENT NETWORKING • Parent-Teacher Conferences and Fall Open House Walk-through • JPAC (Jefferson Parent Advisory Committee) • Friday Emails • Brown Bag It

  21. Communication*Absence Hotline: 923-5873 or 923-5880*Website: www.jms.mps.k12.mi.us*Huskie Email:Huskienews@mps.k12.mi.us(sign up for Jefferson Friday Reminders)

  22. ENROLLMENT/TRANSITION PROCESS • School Visits (January) • Mr. Schroll • Parent Meeting (January 22) • February 15 - Course Selections Due

  23. Family Fun Night May 13 6:00 p.m.

  24. SUMMER ORIENTATION AUGUST (TBD)

  25. IMPORTANT DATES • February 15 - Course Selection Sheets Due • May 13 - Family Fun Night (6:00 PM) • August (TBD) - Orientation • September 3 - Classes begin (tentative)

  26. ? QUESTIONS ? ? ? ? ?

  27. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE! Please call the office if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to the Huskie Family.

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