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TAMAQUA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL
2012-2013AUGUST 6, 2012
6th Grade Orientation
• INTRODUCTION• SPECIAL SERVICES• SCHOOL DAY INFO• STUDENT HANDBOOK
AND PROCEDURES• CAFETERIA PROCEDURES• HEALTH SERVICES• CYBER ISSUES
Special Education Services• The Tamaqua Area School District
provides services for students with disabilities.
• Please contact Mrs. Gardiner or the Middle School Office for more information.
Guidance/Library
• Mrs. Brickler – Guidance Counselor
• Mrs. LeMasters – Librarian • 6TH Grade – Guidance/Study Skills
1st Day Student Folders – Forms • Photo Permission• Free/Reduced Lunch Forms• Emergency Forms• Handbook and Policies• Medication• Transportation Letter• Demerit Letter• FERPA and Privacy
Schedules
• Conflicts• Cycles• PSSA• Supplemental Courses
Academic Difference• Homework counts toward the overall
grade!!!!• STUDENT PLANNERS! Must be Signed Weekly.• Students have individualized schedules and
move throughout the building changing classes.
• Variety of subjects: Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, Reading, Health, Physical Education, Art, Music, and Tech Ed.
Academic Differences• The library and computer labs are available
for student use provided that the Internet Access Policy permission form is returned.
• From our website… Online grades - MMS Parent Portal Click the above link to set up an account to access your son/daughter's grades online.
School Day
• Doors open at 7:00 a.m. each morning.• From 7:30 a.m. until 7:35 lockers.• Students must be IN homeroom by the
conclusion of the bell. • Tardy students must
report to the office for a late pass.
Bell Schedule
• The school day is a 9 period day. – 7 – 42 minute class periods – 1 – 42 minute lunch period – 1 – 42 minute activity period
devoted to supervised homework, tutoring, clubs, or intramurals.
Dismissal• Normal dismissal on all school days is 2:25
p.m.• Buses depart from the back of the school
beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m.• Walkers depart from the main lobby of the
school at dismissal. • Students must exit the building
by 2:30 p.m. unless they have permission from a teacher.
• Pick-ups – The back road is closed from 2:15 until the buses depart.
Dress Code• Policy is online. www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us• Clothes must be clean and sized
appropriately.• Backpacks must be clear, NOT MESH! • Students must change for
physical education.• Clothing available –
– Contact Office.
Electronic Devices
• Cell phones, Cameras, Mp3 Players, Game Systems must be turned off and left in your locker.
• Any pictures taken of school activities placed on the Internet make you subject to disciplinary action with Police Referral.
Bus and Cafeteria Behavior
• Any inappropriate behavior in the cafeteria or on the bus can lead to a loss of privileges.
• Loss for Bus Transportation.• Café Detention.
Internet & Cyberbullying
• Any inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will result in loss of privileges and possible police referral.
• Texting, IM, Facebook, MySpace, Emails, etc.
Consequences for Misbehavior
• Written assignments from faculty.• Teacher detentions to complete work.• The student will be given 24 hr notice before he/she is expected to serve
detention. • Parents are responsible
for transportation.
Consequences for Misbehavior
• Discipline may be verbal reprimand, detention, suspension, or similar consequence.
• A discipline form will be completed with a copy given to the student to take home. An additional copy will be mailed home to the parent/guardian.
• A student serving an out-of-school suspension will not be permitted on school property and is expected to complete assignments.
• Detentions 2:30 – 3:30• Saturday Detentions 8:00 – 11:00
Emergency Pass/Lavatory Procedure• The lavatory is to be used between
classes. • Emergency Pass to Nurse or Office
Pass from Mr. Czapla. • Student Planner Insert.
Tardy to School & Class• Each student is allowed to be tardy
three times for the year. Detention will result for each additional tardy.
• Excessive tardy mornings can result in citations.
Homework & Participation
• Failing to do either may result in parent contact and possible disciplinary action.
• Academic Detentions
Planners• Assignments must be recorded
daily. Parents must sign weekly. Failing to manage your planner will result in disciplinary action.
Accelerated Reading - AR• Each student is required to read AR in
their study hall until they meet the point requirements.
• Periods 1 – 8 – Read AR.• Period 9 – Complete
homework or read AR.• AR devices are allowed with written parent permission.
Progress Reports
• Progress reports indicating unsatisfactory academic progress may be mailed/emailed to parents or guardians at any time.
• MMS Parent Portal – Allows parents to monitor grades daily.
Café Procedures• Students report to the café and remain at their
assigned table until a faculty member calls their table.
• Students are only permitted to carry a $5.00 negative balance. No lunch will be issued past $5.00 of debt.
• Once every student has been served lunch, snacks may be purchased with teacher permission.
• Regular Lunch $2.40
Café Procedures• Upon completion of your meal, garbage
and trays are to be returned to the appropriate areas.
• Students must obtain permission from the faculty member on duty to leave the café.
• At the appropriate time, students will be dismissed by the faculty and staff in charge.
Breakfast• Breakfast is available daily for
everyone from 7:00AM-7:30AM. • If you are Free/Reduced approved you
qualify for F/R Breakfast.
Lockers
• It is your responsibility to keep them clean.
• Do not leave clothing, food, or drinks in your locker.
• Do not share your locker combinations.
Communication• Students are encouraged to ask
questions if they are having difficulty in class.
• Students are encouraged to request assistance from the teachers during class, during study periods or after school.
Policies (Online)• Bullying, Harassment, and
Hazing• Electronic Devices: Ipod,
mp3, phones, and cameras.• Searches• Threats • Drug and Alcohol• Tobacco• Weapons• Attendance• Dress Code
Attendance• Parents are asked to please call the
school to report a child’s absence.• Absence notes must be returned
within 2 school days as per District and County Policy. Absences without proper excuses are unlawful days, which
could result in citations. • The student is responsible
to communicate with the teacher concerning missed assignments ASAP.
Attendance• After 10 days of absence, a student
must provide a Dr.’s note for each additional day or face citations.
• Excused absences for educational trips fall within the 10 day limit.
• After 30 days of absence, notes do not have to be accepted.
• Consequences– Citations, C&Y Referral, Truancy
Court, and loss of driving privilege.
Textbooks
• You will be held financially responsible for any damage.
• All textbooks must be covered for their protection.
School Store
• T-Shirts, book socks and school supplies can be purchased during lunch.
Extracurricular Activities• Band, MAGIC, Chorus, Math Counts,
Yearbook, Spelling Club, Lego Club, Academic Clubs, National Junior Honor Society, Library Aides, Student Council, Geography Club, Drama, Ecology Club, and Intramural sports.
• Interscholastic sport teams are sponsored in basketball, wrestling, cross country, football, cheerleading, and track & field.
Raider Run
• 2009-2012 - $25,000• Grade 6 – 8 Field Trips, Guest
Speakers, as well as Art Exhibits. • Milkshake Party• $50 Toys R Us – Gift Card
DATE TO REMEMBER!
OPEN HOUSE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
6:30 PM