WELCOME CLASS OF

2017

“Leading The Journey Through Middle School”

School Priorities

Safety (both physical & emotional)

Learning

Fun

Physical Safety “Students are expected to walk in an orderly

fashion in the hall. Shoving, running, and disorderly conduct are not appropriate and will result in disciplinary action.” (Agenda, Page 11)

Just as you learned in kindergarten – KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF. Do not push, pull, or hit another student Do not grab/take other’s food, agenda, or

personal belongings

Emotional Safety

“I was just joking/messing around.”

“He/she knows I am just joking/messing around.”

I know better…

Ms. McKean knows better…

You know better.

Always Remember

Please conduct yourselves in a manner that will allow you and others to learn while being safe.

Respect Attitude Collaborati

on

Effort Safety

in the

Hallway & Lockers

Students treat all others positively and are quiet when other classes are learning.

Students are aware of where they need to be and organize their lockers for success.

Students work together to make sure everyone feels that they belong.

Students focus on getting to class on time.

Students walk on the right side of the hall and keep hands to themselves.

in the

Classroom

Students meet teacher expectations and support all learners.

Students focus on learning and are comfortable taking risks in class.

Students work together to support the learning of all.

Students do their best – always!

Students follow rules and support all students.

in the

Cafeteria

Students keep hands to themselves.

Students relax and enjoy their time with others.

Students welcome all others at their lunch table.

Students work to keep the cafeteria clean.

Students follow cafeteria rules and always practice good manners.

on the

Bus

Students keep hands to themselves.

Students follow bus rules and keep all their material with them.

Students are supportive and helpful to one another.

Students go directly to their buses and work to keep them clean.

Students remain seated and talk quietly.

at

Home

Students continue to treat others well in person and online.

Students work to better themselves at all times.

Students help with housework and remain active family members.

Students study while also completing homework and projects.

Students are careful on social media sites.

J.L. Simpson R.A.C.E.S. toward

success!

TO LEARN

Why are we here?

Everyone Has Talents

What is your talent?

Learning

Practice

Get Better

Enjoy It

MoreOur job as teachers is to get you started!

Some Quick Rules Refreshers

How to Avoid a Discipline Referral:

“If you should have a strong disagreement

during a class, follow the teacher’s direction, but arrange to speak

with him or her privately after class.”(page 10)

Some Quick Rules Refreshers

Dress Code: Review pages 12-13 in the agenda:

Cover shoulders, midriff, chest area, and underarms. Pants should cover underwear. Shorts and skirts decent length. Clothing that is skin-tight or low cut is not

appropriate. Hats [and hoodies] may not be worn in the building. Sleepwear is not appropriate.

Some Quick Rules Refreshers

Lunch Procedures: After 3rd or 7th period class, go directly to your locker,

grab everything that you need for 4th or 8th period, and drop off at that room before going to the cafeteria.

You will not be able to stop at your locker after lunch.

6th graders are escorted to and from the cafeteria and have assigned seats.

7th graders are escorted to and from the cafeteria and have assigned seats.

What about 8th graders?

Some Quick Rules Refreshers

Lunch Procedures: As you walk to the cafeteria, classes

are going on… please refrain from talking until you arrive in the cafeteria.

Respect Attitude Collaborati

on

Effort Safety

in the

Cafeteria

Students keep hands to themselves.

Students relax and enjoy their time with others.

Students welcome all others at their lunch table.

Students work to keep the cafeteria clean.

Students follow cafeteria rules and always practice good manners.

A Final Story

You can make anything fun or anything torture… It’s all in your perspective.

Lesson for the year…