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What is a 6What is a 6thth Grader Anyway?Grader Anyway?

They are like fireworks on the fourth of JulyThey are like fireworks on the fourth of July--fun, expensive, dangerous,fun, expensive, dangerous,breathtakingly beautiful and explosive. They make you oohh and aahh. Theybreathtakingly beautiful and explosive. They make you oohh and aahh. Theyare neatly packaged into a small to large deceptively simple container. Theyare neatly packaged into a small to large deceptively simple container. Theycome in all shapes and sizes. Each one caries its own hidden beauty. Some arecome in all shapes and sizes. Each one caries its own hidden beauty. Some aremuch more powerful than others and go out with a deafening boom! Othersmuch more powerful than others and go out with a deafening boom! Othersstart off as if they really have potential and then they fizzle out .start off as if they really have potential and then they fizzle out .The most wonderful part about fireworks is that they come once a year. SixthThe most wonderful part about fireworks is that they come once a year. Sixthgraders come only once in a lifetime. You often get a true sense of theirgraders come only once in a lifetime. You often get a true sense of theirbeauty, only if you gaze at them from afar. When you are too close, the smokebeauty, only if you gaze at them from afar. When you are too close, the smokenearly chokes you away. Sixth graders and fireworks are a challenge to thosenearly chokes you away. Sixth graders and fireworks are a challenge to thosewho work with them. They are often held responsible for making or breakingwho work with them. They are often held responsible for making or breakingthe show. But if placed correctly and handled with loving care they provide thethe show. But if placed correctly and handled with loving care they provide the

most delightful and moving display of beauty and power you will ever see.most delightful and moving display of beauty and power you will ever see.

Jill Smith, Bowling Green R I Schools, Bowling Green, MissouriJill Smith, Bowling Green R I Schools, Bowling Green, Missouri


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Welcome to the Middle SchoolWelcome to the Middle School55thth Grade Parent Informational MeetingGrade Parent Informational Meeting

March 10, 2010March 10, 2010

Academy/ Middle School LibraryAcademy/ Middle School Library

MaryAnn Augoustatos, Middle SchoolMaryAnn Augoustatos, Middle SchoolPrincipalPrincipal

Helen Liakos, Middle School CounselorHelen Liakos, Middle School Counselor


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ACS Athens Middle SchoolACS Athens Middle School

Commitment StatementCommitment Statement

We, the faculty and staff of the ACS MiddleWe, the faculty and staff of the ACS MiddleSchool, will provide students with aSchool, will provide students with a

positive environment that fosterspositive environment that fostersacademic growth and supports humanacademic growth and supports human

differences during their challenging stagedifferences during their challenging stage

of adolescence.of adolescence.


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Description of the ACS AthensDescription of the ACS Athens

Middle SchoolMiddle SchoolThe Middle School is comprised of the :The Middle School is comprised of the : sixthsixth

seventhseventh eighth gradeeighth grade

We offer:We offer:

Academic Programs that meet and exceed U.S.Academic Programs that meet and exceed U.S.and International curriculum standardsand International curriculum standards A rich array of extra curricular and coA rich array of extra curricular and co--curricularcurricular

activities and clubsactivities and clubs


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CurriculumCurriculumThe Curriculum consists of eight subject groups offered . They are:The Curriculum consists of eight subject groups offered . They are:

1.1. Language ALanguage A --(At ACS the schools language of instruction is English.)(At ACS the schools language of instruction is English.)2.2. Language BLanguage B a modern foreign language learned at school (At ACS,a modern foreign language learned at school (At ACS,

students may study Greek as a second Language A.)students may study Greek as a second Language A.)3.3. Social StudiesSocial Studies history and geographyhistory and geography4.4. SciencesSciences general science, earth science, biology, chemistry and physicsgeneral science, earth science, biology, chemistry and physics5.5. MathematicsMathematics core course including topics in arithmetic, algebra, geometry,core course including topics in arithmetic, algebra, geometry,

trigonometry, probability & statisticstrigonometry, probability & statistics6.6. ArtsArts art/design, music, and dramaart/design, music, and drama7.7. Physical EducationPhysical Education health and hygiene, individual and team sports, fitnesshealth and hygiene, individual and team sports, fitness

8.8. TechnologyTechnology the nature, processes and impact of technologythe nature, processes and impact of technology

ESL and Optimal Match programs also exist as support services to our studentsESL and Optimal Match programs also exist as support services to our students


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ACS ACADEMY / MIDDLE SCHOOLBell Schedule for Day 1 and Day 2

Time Day 1 Day 2

9:00 a.m 10:20 a.m Block 1 Block 5

10:20 a.m 10:40 a.m Passing time and

Announcements

Passing time and

Announcements

10:40 a.m 12:00 p.m Block 2 Block 6

12:00 p.m 12:40 p.m Middle School Lunch

12:00 p.m 12:10 p.m Academy passing Academy passing

12:10 p.m - 01:30 p.m Academy Block 3 Academy Block 7

1:30 p.m 2:00 p.m Academy Lunch

12:45 p.m 2:00 p.m MS Block 3 MS Block 7

2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m Passisng Time Passing time

02:10 p.m 3:30 p.m Block 4 Block 8


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Reporting Student ProgressReporting Student Progress Skyward Family AccessSkyward Family Access Progress Report gradesProgress Report grades-- P1, P2, P3, P4P1, P2, P3, P4 Quarter GradesQuarter Grades-- Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4

Semester Grade S1, S2Semester Grade S1, S2 Final Grades FFinal Grades F Parent student teacher conferences,Parent student teacher conferences, The ACS PlannerThe ACS Planner Meeting with teachersMeeting with teachers Meeting with CounselorMeeting with Counselor

Meeting with PrincipalMeeting with Principal


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GradesGradesThe Middle School uses letter grades: A, B, C, D and F TeachersThe Middle School uses letter grades: A, B, C, D and F Teachersmay give a plus or minus with the letter grade (except in the case ofmay give a plus or minus with the letter grade (except in the case ofa F). The + ora F). The + or will appear on the permanent record. Modificationwill appear on the permanent record. Modificationfor ESL/OM students may apply on an individual basis and will befor ESL/OM students may apply on an individual basis and will be

so indicated.so indicated.Letter grades are awarded on the basis of the following averages:Letter grades are awarded on the basis of the following averages:

9797--100100 A+A+ 7777--7979 C+C+9393--9696 AA 7373--7676 CC9090--9292 AA-- 7070--7272 CC--

8787--8989 B+B+ 6767--6969 D+D+8383--8686 BB 6363--6666 DD8080--8282 BB-- 6060--6262 DD--

Below 60Below 60 FF


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RECOGNITION AND HONORSRECOGNITION AND HONORS

Success is recognized in many ways at the Middle School. AcademicSuccess is recognized in many ways at the Middle School. AcademicRecognition Award Assemblies are held at the end of each quarter toRecognition Award Assemblies are held at the end of each quarter torecognize student talent and achievement. Examples of awards presentedrecognize student talent and achievement. Examples of awards presentedare:are:

Academic Achievement AwardsAcademic Achievement Awards

Principals ListPrincipals List -- All As (including AAll As (including A--s)s)High Honor RollHigh Honor Roll -- AA-- Average (3.67 GPA) or betterAverage (3.67 GPA) or betterHonor RollHonor Roll -- B+ Average (3.33 GPA) or betterB+ Average (3.33 GPA) or betterEndEnd--ofof--Year Subject AwardsYear Subject Awards -- At the end of each year individual teachersAt the end of each year individual teachers

present awards for academic achievement. Awards go to students withpresent awards for academic achievement. Awards go to students withhigh academic achievement and for greatest improvement.high academic achievement and for greatest improvement.Presidential AwardPresidential Award -- Awarded at the endAwarded at the end--ofof--year Awards Assembliesyear Awards Assemblies


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Athletic AwardsAthletic Awards

Field Day AwardsField Day Awards -- Awarded toAwarded toindividuals and Class / Team Houses atindividuals and Class / Team Houses at

the annual Middle School Field Daythe annual Middle School Field Day

Athletes of the YearAthletes of the Year -- Awarded by the PEAwarded by the PE

DepartmentDepartment


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Recognition AwardsRecognition Awards

Warren Shepard AwardWarren Shepard Award -- an 8th grade ACSan 8th grade ACSaward for allaward for all--around excellencearound excellence

Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen (NESA)Stanley Haas/Luke Hansen (NESA)NominationNomination nominations to NESA tonominations to NESA torecognize students who exhibit exemplaryrecognize students who exhibit exemplarycitizenship, character and service.citizenship, character and service.

Students of the QuarterStudents of the Quarter -- awarded to twoawarded to twostudents (a boy and a girl) at each grade level tostudents (a boy and a girl) at each grade level torecognize exemplary contributions to schoolrecognize exemplary contributions to schoolacademic and community lifeacademic and community life


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HOMEWORKHOMEWORK

Middle School students should expect to haveMiddle School students should expect to haveapproximately two hours of homework each night.approximately two hours of homework each night.

The exact amount will vary from night to night,The exact amount will vary from night to night,depending upon the nature of the assignments,depending upon the nature of the assignments,upcoming tests, longupcoming tests, long--term projects, etc.term projects, etc.

If absent from school for any reason, the student isIf absent from school for any reason, the student isresponsible for making up all of the class work andresponsible for making up all of the class work andhomework he/she missed.homework he/she missed.

If a student is absent, it is best for him/her to look upIf a student is absent, it is best for him/her to look upthe homework on Blackboardthe homework on Blackboard


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Student LifeStudent Life

LockersLockers

Each student will be assigned a combination lock by the school.Each student will be assigned a combination lock by the school.

A fee of 20 euro will be deposited at the beginning of the year which will be returnedA fee of 20 euro will be deposited at the beginning of the year which will be returnedto the student at the end of the academic yearto the student at the end of the academic year

This is where a student keeps books, jackets, lunch, and other possessionsThis is where a student keeps books, jackets, lunch, and other possessions..

IT IS STRONGLYRECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS DO NOTKEEPIT IS STRONGLYRECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS DO NOTKEEPEXPENSIVE AND/OROTHERVALUABLEEXPENSIVE AND/OROTHERVALUABLE ITEMS IN THEIR LOCKERS.ITEMS IN THEIR LOCKERS.

A student may only go to his/her locker during the passing time between classes. ItA student may only go to his/her locker during the passing time between classes. Itis suggested that studentsis suggested that students do not tell anyonedo not tell anyone their lock combinationtheir lock combination


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COCO--CURRICULARACTIVITIESCURRICULARACTIVITIES

Clubs and Organizations and SportsClubs and Organizations and Sports

Participating in activities (special programs, team sports,Participating in activities (special programs, team sports,intramurals and clubs) at the Middle School is veryintramurals and clubs) at the Middle School is verymuch a part of the Middle School experience.much a part of the Middle School experience.

One can learn in many ways, and there is much to beOne can learn in many ways, and there is much to belearned, as well as a lot of fun to experienced, in thelearned, as well as a lot of fun to experienced, in theexamples of various clubs, sports and special programsexamples of various clubs, sports and special programswhich meet during lunch and after school. Clubs andwhich meet during lunch and after school. Clubs andactivities are developed based on student interest.activities are developed based on student interest.


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COCO--CURRICULARACTIVITIESCURRICULARACTIVITIES

Math/ Geography and Language Arts BowlsMath/ Geography and Language Arts Bowls

NESA Virtual Science FairNESA Virtual Science Fair

United Nations DayUnited Nations Day

Greek ClubGreek Club

French clubFrench club

Environmental ClubEnvironmental Club

Blue and Gold clubBlue and Gold club

Yearbook ClubYearbook Club Drama/ Performance ClubDrama/ Performance Club

Student CouncilStudent Council


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SportsSports

Track and FieldTrack and Field VolleyballVolleyball SoccerSoccer BasketballBasketball Tennis AcademyTennis Academy Swimming AcademySwimming Academy


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Student CouncilStudent Council

Yearly elected representatives in the following positions:Yearly elected representatives in the following positions:

PresidentPresident

Vice PresidentVice President

SecretarySecretary

TreasurerTreasurer

88thth grade representativegrade representative

77thth grade representativegrade representative66thth grade representativegrade representative


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DancesDances

Welcome Back Dance, Holiday Snow Ball, Valentine Dance, and the EighthWelcome Back Dance, Holiday Snow Ball, Valentine Dance, and the EighthGrade Formal.Grade Formal.

Some "facts" about dances are important to know:Some "facts" about dances are important to know:

Some dances are held in the afternoon, between 4:00 and 6:00. Others may be held in the evening,Some dances are held in the afternoon, between 4:00 and 6:00. Others may be held in the evening,from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Eighth Grade Formal is held near the end of the school year onfrom 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Eighth Grade Formal is held near the end of the school year oncampus and runs from about 8:30campus and runs from about 8:30 11:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.

Students should not remain on campus before an evening dance (between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30Students should not remain on campus before an evening dance (between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30p.m.) unless supervised by a teacher.p.m.) unless supervised by a teacher.

All dances have an entrance fee, set by the Student Council.All dances have an entrance fee, set by the Student Council. Refreshments are usually on sale at the dance.Refreshments are usually on sale at the dance. Once a student arrives at the dance, he or she is to remain in the dance area until departure on theOnce a student arrives at the dance, he or she is to remain in the dance area until departure on the

late bus or for the night.late bus or for the night.

Parents must provide transportation to and from dances. CarParents must provide transportation to and from dances. Car--pooling is encouraged.pooling is encouraged. Students must be picked up at school by the end of the dance.Students must be picked up at school by the end of the dance. All dances are voluntarily chaperoned by teachers.All dances are voluntarily chaperoned by teachers. MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCES ARE OPEN ONLY TO ACS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCES ARE OPEN ONLY TO ACS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.


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Community ServiceCommunity ServiceAn integral component in ourAn integral component in our

schoolschool 66thth gradegrade--Archellon Sea TurtlesArchellon Sea Turtles

77thth gradegrade-- Lyrion OrphanageLyrion Orphanage

88thth gradegrade-- Hatzipaterion CenterHatzipaterion Center


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How to choose elective courses through skywardHow to choose elective courses through skyward

family access ?family access ? The url link to Skyward Family and Student Access can be found onThe url link to Skyward Family and Student Access can be found onwww.acs.gr home page under User Links.www.acs.gr home page under User Links.

Once you log into Skyward Family and Student Access click Courses forOnce you log into Skyward Family and Student Access click Courses for20102010--2011 under Course Requests at the left side of the screen, under2011 under Course Requests at the left side of the screen, underOnline Assignments.Online Assignments.

Click the Update Requests tab. The left pane lists Courses Available,Click the Update Requests tab. The left pane lists Courses Available,

the right pane lists Courses Requested.the right pane lists Courses Requested. To add a course request, ,highlight the course and click the Add Course button. The course willTo add a course request, ,highlight the course and click the Add Course button. The course willthen display in the Courses Requested pane. You can remove the coursethen display in the Courses Requested pane. You can remove the courseyou added by clicking the Remove Course button. You cannot remove theyou added by clicking the Remove Course button. You cannot remove thecourses which were recommended by teachers.courses which were recommended by teachers.

Click the alternates tab to add up to two courses to be scheduled ifClick the alternates tab to add up to two courses to be scheduled ifthe regular requested courses cannot be scheduled. Highlight thethe regular requested courses cannot be scheduled. Highlight thedesired course in the Courses Available pane and click the Add Coursedesired course in the Courses Available pane and click the Add Coursebutton. The course will then display in the Courses Requested pane.button. The course will then display in the Courses Requested pane.

The Selected tab displays the Selected Courses for the student.The Selected tab displays the Selected Courses for the student.

The Available Courses tab displays a list of all the courses a studentThe Available Courses tab displays a list of all the courses a studentcan request via Skyward Family and Student Access.can request via Skyward Family and Student Access.

PLEASE NOTEPLEASE NOTE student should have 9 courses, HPS, OM Consultation and OM Inclusion do not countstudent should have 9 courses, HPS, OM Consultation and OM Inclusion do not count

as regular scheduled courses.as regular scheduled courses.


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