Plano Middle School

Transitioning into Middle School“The Bridge from Elementary to High School”

DifferencesEG Johns & Plano Middle

School Time: 7:40 a.m. - 2: 40 p.m.Change classes each periodLockers with combinationsAthleticsClubsAdvisory PeriodEnrichment Program

DifferencesEG Johns & Plano Middle

School Student-Led ConferencesBand/Choir RequirementsCode of Conduct for tripsAwards NightWeb-site Correspondence

Athletics & Eligibility

Basketball - Boy’s and Girl’sVolleyball - Girl’sSoccer - Boy’s and Girl’sWrestling - Boy’sTrack - Boy’s and Girl’sCheerleading

Athletics & Eligibility

Medical Physicals - Due DateEligibility Requirements - “No Pass/No Play”Summer CampsFall Season - start dates

Clubs & Activities

IMSA E2K+ Enrichment Fine Arts, Tech Club, Spanish ClubYearbook TeamStudent CouncilKnowledge MasterNews Team

How to Be Successful!

ATTENDANCE!!!Follow building and classroom rules and policiesBe on Time!Complete homework assignmentsCheck grades on PowerSchoolGet involved in the building activities

Academic Checks During the Year

MAP Testing - 3 times per yearProgress Reports - 4 times per yearReport CardsPowerSchool Reading InterventionsTalking or emailing Advisory Teacher

Physical Education

Classes are everydayRequired to wear PE uniform - shirt, shorts, and gym shoesGraded on effort, dress, participationSome written tests-written packet if you do not dress5 minutes dress changing time

Physical Education

Most classes are single gender classesPhysical testing twice in a year - Fall & SpringIn-line skating - $9.00 cost for 9 daysLocks and lockers are issued - for a lost lock, the student will be charged

Plano Middle School 7th Grade Major Events

Spirit Week and FridaysChristmas CarolSpringfield, IL TripOzzie Reading Incentive GameCivil War AssemblyOutdoor Education - Dickson ValleyStudent of the Quarter Breakfast

Power School

Mr. HerkesPasswordsJoining the Network

Student Questions???

Cell phone usageDressing for Physical EducationDiscipline IssuesAcademic Saturday SchoolLunchStudent Agendas

Student Building Orientation

Wednesday - August 20th 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Building & schedule run through Hotdog lunchNot mandatory, but helpful