J.L. Simpson Middle School2011-2012 Student Orientation

Home of the Mustangs

Administrative Team

Mr. Runfola - Principal

Ms. Carpenter Assistant Principal

Ms. Bauder Assistant Principal

Main Office Staff

Ms. Lee – Main Office Secretary

Ms. Rivera – Clinic

Ms. Dolye – Finance

Ms. Szoka – Main Office Secretary

House A – 8th Grade Team

Mr. Kim – Counselor Ms. Ridings – Secretary

Mr. Fritz – Dean

House B – 7th Grade Team

Ms. Smith – Dean

Ms. Mc Kean – Counselor Ms. Muscarella – Secretary

House C – 6th Grade Team

Ms. Loiselle – Dean

Ms. Jeane – Counselor Ms. Daddio – Secretary

Library / TRT Staff

Library – Ms. Kauffman& Ms. Gwinn-Casey

Technology – Mr. Magurn

Day Time Custodians

Mr. Griffith

Mr. Burns Mr. Frye

Bell ScheduleRefer to schedule

over the locker area water fountain.

A or B Day will be displayedin the House C area.

No gum! No gum! No gum! No gum! No gum!

AttendanceEvery day is important!

Please be here!

Will your name be in the perfect attendance prize lottery?

• Students must have their agenda signed by their teacher before leaving class.

• Students must sign the student log before leaving any classroom.

• Students who need to leave go to the clinic MUST sign out in the house office before going to the clinic.

Hallway Information

Locker Information1. Lockers may have a 8.5” X 11”

birthday decoration. 2. Lockers and locker combinations

are not to be shared.3. Lockers should be organized and

clean so that you can quickly find your materials.

4. Students may visit their lockers: Before or after school. Between classes.

5. Students should NOT go to their locker DURING class.

• During class changes, students are expected to walk and talk in an orderly manner.

• When classes are escorted by teachers, students should walk in a single line with minimal noise.

• When leaving the cafeteria on the way back to 3rd/7th period and when leaving the

cafeteria on the way to 1st/5th period, students should walk and talk in an orderly manner.

Hallway Behavior

• Students who are feeling ill may ask a teacher if they may go to the clinic, which is by the main office.

• Students who need to take medicine must have their parents bring the medicine to the clinic.

• The nurse may not give out any medicine without permission from a parent/guardian.

• Students should ask to go to the clinic only when they are feeling ill

(not to get out of running the mile or taking a big test!).

Clinic Information

• Students must wait in line to enter the kitchen.• You must raise your hand and receive

permission to leave your seat.• Students must sit at the table they are

assigned.• All trash must be removed from your area.

(including under the tables).• Students must wait for an adult to dismiss

them back to class.• PLEASE RECYLCE! PLEASE RECYLCE!

Cafeteria Information

No gum! No gum! No gum! No gum! No gum!

Bus Information• Students must remain seated at all times.• Students must ride their assigned bus

unless given a bus pass by the house office.

• Bus drivers are in charge on the bus and are to be treated with respect.

• If your bus is late to school in the morning, check by the clinic or go to the House C office for a pass.

• Misbehavior on the bus will result in disciplinary actions at school.

Parent Notes• Early dismissal notes and notes

for any bus change such as riding a different bus or getting off at a different stop, must be given to Ms. Daddio in the House C office in the morning.

• She will post the approval notes on her door jam for you to pick up during a class change, or before the dismissal time.

Dress CodeShoulders, midriff, chest area and underarms should be covered. Spaghetti straps are not acceptable.Shorts and skirts should be a decent length. “Notta Lotta” style is not permittedClothing must fit appropriately.Jackets/Coats must remain in lockers.Clothing may not promote tobacco, alcohol, drugs, violence or cult/gang activities.

Dress Code--Cont’d.• Wallet chains/spiked jewelry are not

permitted.• Bandanas are not permitted.• Underwear may not be exposed or worn

as outerwear.• Pajamas/slippers are not acceptable.• Hats, hoods, head coverings may not be

worn in the building without special permission.

• Any type of attire, including hair color and make-up, that is viewed by the administration as a disruption of the school environment is unacceptable.

No gum! No gum! No gum! No gum! No gum!

Tardy PolicyConsequences for being tardy to class:

1st Tardy – Warning by Teacher.2nd Tardy – Warning with Teacher conference.3nd Tardy – One day of lunch detention

Dean or Teacher will call home.4nd Tardy – Discipline Referral to Dean

Dean will call home and assign consequence.

Be on time to class! If you are detained by a teacher after the bell, ask that teacher to sign your agenda before going on to your next class.

School Behavior

• Everyone is responsible for maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.

• Everyone is responsible for adhering to school rules outlined in the student agenda.

• Students who have difficulty following school rules will face consequences from the teacher, team, or school administration.

“If I get in trouble, what might happen?”

Students who do not follow the guidelines for proper school behavior may face the following:• Parent contact by teacher / administrator• Student / Parent conference with school staff• Lunch detention• After school detention• In-School Restriction• Suspension / Expulsion

“If I am having problems, what should

I do?”Students who are having difficulty with a class, a teacher, a student, or anything else should talk to:

• Counselor – Ms. Jeane• Dean – Ms. Loiselle• Another teacher / faculty member

Our job is to make sure that all students feel comfortable about coming to school. We want you to learn as much as possible! So, if you need help, PLEASE ASK!

No gum! No gum! No gum! No gum! No gum!

Go Mustangs!!!!!