Tavares Middle School

6th Grade Orientation

“PATRIOT PRIDE”

Ensuring Success at Tavares Middle School

AcademicsATTENDANCE- School HoursSchool Rules/BackpacksDress Code PolicyLockersTips for School SuccessAdvice from StudentsTips for Parents6th Grade Expo

Graduation Requirements Class of 2020

As of right now, the Florida Legislature states that this is what is required to graduate High School……

CREDITS NEEDED:4 Math 3 Social StudiesAlgebra I * 1 World History Geometry * 1 US History *Algebra II * .5 US Government1 Math Course .5 Economics

4 English Additional4 Language Arts 1 HOPE

1 Performing or Practical Arts

3 Science 8 ElectivesBiology * 1 of 24 credits must be an on-lineChemistry or Physics * GPA = 2.01 Equally

* indicates an EOC

Graduation Requirements Class of 2020

Expected Schedule

Language ArtsMathSocial StudiesScience2 electives

6th Grade Materials PaperPencils, Pens-blue & blackSingle subject folders with prongs & pocketsOne 3 inch binder-with pocketsColored PencilsPersonal headphones or ear buds (for software usage)PE uniform-purchased through the PE Department

during the 6th grade expoIf in band, you will need to purchase a band uniformFlash drive is recommended, not requiredCombination lock for lockerAll students will be provided with an agenda

ATTENDANCE MATTERS! You can’t learn if you aren’t here!School Hours: 9:10 am-4:00 pmStudents are allowed 5 parent notes per semester;

anything after that required a doctors note/court documentation, etc.

After 10 unexcused absences, a student is reported to Student Services

First day of school is August 22nd & the last day of school is June 6th. No final exams are given early.

Parents, make sure your child knows that you expect him/her to be in school every day.

Family vacations are not excused absences.

Dress to ImpressShirts must have a sleeve.No tank tops, low cut shirts, or midriffsNo inappropriate graphics/wording on clothes, including vulgar

language, drug, tobacco, or alcohol advertisement, weapons, or racially inappropriate graphics or wording

Shorts, jeans, skirts, and dresses all must be no more than 5 inches above the knee

No tears or holes are allowed (5 inches above the knee) in jeans, skirts, shorts, etc.

No flip flops or “slides”, all shoes must have a back/back strapHats of any kind are not permitted-they will be confiscated and

parents will need to pick upLeggings may only be worn with a dress/top that is no shorter

than 5 inches above the knee

Lockers & BackpacksAll students will be able to rent a locker for $2.00Students are not required to have a locker,

although a locker is highly recommended.NO backpacks are allowed-students may bring a

backpack to school in order to transport books/materials before & after school, but the backpack must remain in a locker at all times during the school day.

Students may carry a small purse for personal belongings-If a textbook can fit in your purse, it’s too large! They may also carry a trapper keeper.

Know what to expect in Middle School New teachers-From 1 or 2 teachers, to 6.New things to adjust to-multiple transitionsMore activities & athletic programs-get

involved!More independence and more responsibility-

you are responsible for you! Parents encourage homework; not transport

Greater academic pressure-6 classes to focus on

More social eventsChanges in you

Take It From Me…..Wise Words from Past 6th

“Focus on your schoolwork. If you don’t understand something, ask for help.”

“Be organized, it will save you a lot of time.”“Don’t follow the crowd-people will like you

better if you’re not afraid to be you.”“Have fun-middle school goes really fast.” “Get involved in activities, even if you don’t

think you’re that good. You don’t have to be good as something to have fun.”

Tips for Parents

At the beginning of each grading period, sit down with your child and together set realistic goals for each class.

Encourage your child to get involved in school activities. Show your support by attending performances and games.

Attend open houses and parent conferences. Also, regularly check TMS’s website for information & updates.

Check your child’s agenda on a regular basis-this will encourage organization and help you to monitor assignments

Mark down important dates-when progress reports come out, report cards, etc. If you don’t see one, call the school.

MONITOR SOCIAL NETWORKS THAT YOUR CHILD MAY BE CONNECTED TO-Parent Responsibility.

Create a login for E-sembler and monitor it to check your child’s progress.

Changes for ParentsCampus EntryAppointmentsTeacher CommunicationEmailCampus SafetySOCIAL MEDIA!

The Skinny on School RulesStudent Code of ConductPBS-Positive Behavior System-PATSHarassment/bullying-tell a parent/any adult on

campus that you trustPhones are to be off and out of sight as soon as the

first bell rings (keep in locker)-phones that are out will be confiscated and returned to parents

Social Networks/cyber-bullying-monitor, monitor, monitor!!!!

Tardy Policy-2nd tardy (in any class) will result in an administrative detention (one hour afterschool, on a Wednesday

You Are Officially a TMS Patriot!6th Grade Expo

6th Grade Expo: August 15, 2013 @ 3:00 pm-6:00 pm

Meet in the Social Gallery (Cafeteria) to pick up schedule

Locker rental will be in the Social Gallery Expo will be held in the CourtyardHotdogs/Hamburgers, and other goodies will be

for sale!Extracurricular activities will have booths set up

to get information on signups, etc.

WELCOME TO TMS!!!!