Jefferson Middle School27900 RockwoodSt. Clair Shores, MI 48081

New Student Orientation

Jefferson Middle School Mission Statement

Jefferson Middle School uses effective instructional strategies and an interactive, integrated curriculum so that students meet or exceed course expectations. We build partnerships with families and the community, and provide a network of support services that promote a safe, responsible, and respectful environment.

Who We Are

JMS Positive Behavior Support

Bell Schedule

Doors Open 7:53 a.m.Warning bell 7:59 a.m.1st Hour 8:00 – 8:51 a.m.Time to Read (T2R) 8:55 – 9:39 a.m.3rd Hour 9:43 – 10:34 a.m.4th Hour 10:38 – 11:29 a.m.5th Hour 11:33 – 12:59 p.m.

A Lunch 11:33 – 11:59 a.m.B Lunch 12:03 – 12:29 p.m.C Lunch 12:33 – 12:59 p.m.

6th Hour 1:03 – 1:54 p.m.7th Hour 1:58 – 2:51 p.m.8th hour ASAP 2:55- 3:47 p.m.

Call 586-445-4136 to report absences and tardies.

Power of Reading

Time to Read- T2R Expectations

Two novels per quarter (8 books per year) At or above Lexile performance range Pass an AR test for each book read

Accelerated Reader www.arbookfind.com

Find books that are matched to your correct reading level

Find books that have assessments to check understanding

Entrance, Parking and Drop Off/ Pick Off procedures

Parents may park in the parking lot to enter the building, in the drop off loop on the Rockwood side (not during drop off or pick up), and in the parking lot attached to the bus loop

Parents can drop students off In the main parking lot look off of Rockwood In the short drop off lane on Rockwood In the bus loop

Students may enter the football field doors, bus loop doors, cafeteria doors and Rockwood doors

JMS Transition Activities

June 5, 2012 All 5th graders and new students are invited to

JMS 11:00 am-1:00 pm Tour Lunch

August 27, 2012 7th and 8th grade

9:00 am-1:00 pm 6th graders and New Students

4:00 pm- 7:00 pm Pictures, Lockers, Power School, PTSO,

Volunteering, Schedules, Tips for Student Success, and more

New Student Building Tours

Building Tour Dates & Times May 10 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. May 15 - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. June 18 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. June 25 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. July 17 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. August 16 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. August 23 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 

Self Guided ‘Ask Me About’ Tour

30 minute tour Red Passports- your stations will be

situated on the 1st level Blue Passports- your stations, other than

the Media Center, PE or Café (Lunch) will be situated on the 2nd level 

NJHS students are available to answer questions and to provide guidance

See you back here after the tour!!

Passport Stamping Stations

Your goal is to obtain FIVE stamps on you tour. Write your child’s name on the back before you submit your passport as a raffle ticket. 6th Grade Camp Electives IEPs & 504s Cafeteria Clubs/After School Activities Physical Education Media Center Student Services

Welcome Back!

As you come in, please make sure to get a survey and complete it.

When finished, please turn in the passport and survey at any of the tables here in the cafeteria to be entered into the raffle.

The raffle will be held shortly! We will stay after to answer any further

questions you may have. Thank you for coming!

Questions

Feel free to address any of us with questions you have regarding the educational opportunities JMS has available for your child(ren)

David Lavender, Principal 586-445-4130 dlavender@scslakeview-k12.com

All students can and must learn!

GO PATRIOTS!