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Welcome to the Lions Team!

Homeroom #:Teacher:

Planner Office Handouts Team Handbook ID Cards Schedules Locker Combos and Practice

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Homeroom

Note the places for each course down the

side Write NONE when you have no homework

– no crossing out or mutilating Fill in the homework for today across the

bottom spaces of the page :Handbook Last Page and School Supplies due Wednesday, September 3rd.

Filling in the Planner

Lions Team Handbook

It’s going to be different from last year – you will need

to work harder!

“Be ready for change. This is completely different from 6th grade.”“Respect that you have more freedom.”

“Learn good habits early like studying and using your planner.”“Get to know people – friends will help you throughout the year.”

“The teachers really do care about you and your work. They each have different styles, so pay attention and go with it.”

Key to success: Working Together!

Contact Info/Team Meeting Time

Back to School

School Supplies

RESPONSIBILITY

ACCOUNTABILITY

INDEPENDENCE

Team Philosophy

Treat it kindly, write neat and detailed notes

inside, use it every day, we will help by initialing.

“Write your homework and when to study for tests.”

“Check your planner all the time!”

“Be independent and organized.”

SVMS Planner

Take time to get to know the Team and

Teacher websites, there is so much information here!www.svsd.net

“Use the teacher websites. They put answers on them!”

Teacher/Team Websites

We will practice accessing student

email in history. Please use this email to contact teachers throughout the year.

http://www.svsd.net/Page/3386

“Some teachers send test tips via email!”

Student Email

Student grades can be viewed on the SV Portal. The

link for the SV Portal (https://portal.svsd.net/) can be found at the top of any SV page.

Report cards and progress reports are no longer mailed home!

It is YOUR job to check gradebook to make sure assignments are recorded correctly and you are aware of your progress in each class!

SV Portal and Gradebook

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After school group that meets to do homework with other

students, teachers, and high school tutors.

Lions Team teachers send down an agenda, extra practice, bonus, and more to help you make the most of your time.

Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until the 5:00 activity bus.

Sign up forms on the Lions Team Website.

Study Buddies

Follow the link for more information on registering

and use of devices (http://www.svsd.net/Page/8242).

Lions Team teachers will use BYOT during the year, and students are only to bring devices to class WHEN ASKED AHEAD OF TIME BY A TEACHER.

More detailed BYOT use rules and procedures will follow in the weeks to come and be posted on the Lions Team Website.

BYOT (Bring Your Own

Technology)

But why? …

Homework helps you practice what was taught, study for tests, prepare for upcoming lessons, develop self-discipline and organization, and provides additional ways to earn points.

How can I get it done? … Set aside a specific time and place (free from noise and distractions) to do homework every night. If you have no homework, us the time to read or review your notes.

I heard I can do all my homework in homeroom… #1 You heard wrong! Homeroom is only 20 minutes, and you will have Mondays, Wednesday, and Thursdays max free.#2 People who do homework in homeroom are not putting forth the effort required to get maximum points or learn from their homework, you need more time and a quite space at home.

Homework Philosophy“Do homework at home.”

1. All students will complete ALL assignments neatly

and legibly.

2. STUDENTS will be responsible for making up homework or other class work missed due to absence.

3. Homework must be turned in ON TIME for full credit.

The #1 reason students fail 7th grade is failure to complete homework. Our society is designed so that your JOB is to be a student until at least 18. Extra-curriculars are very important

and fun, but you have do make sure to do your JOB first. Make sure you make your education a priority every day.

Homework Guidelines

 1. Arrive to class on time. 2. Be seated QUIETLY before the late bell rings with all needed

materials. 3. RESPECT OTHERS!  4. To remember that BYOT is to be used during class time

for EDUCATIONAL use only and with TEACHER PERMISSION – there is no such thing as “free time” at SVMS. You should never bring technology to class or use it without teacher permission.

 5. Behave appropriately, listen attentively, and exercise self-

control.

Classroom ExpectationsThe Lions’ Team expects

appropriate classroom behavior and attitude at all times!

6. NO CHEATING in any form is permitted!  7. The bell at the end of the period DOES NOT dismiss you from classes; WE

DO!  

8. BACKPACKS OR EXCESSIVELY LARGE PURSES/ BAGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN TEAM CLASSES!

9. Lions Team policy mandates that every student keep a novel with him or her at all times.

10. WE ARE AN ALLERGY SAFE SCHOOL AND TEAM! Absolutely no food, drinks, or smellies of any kind are permitted!

 *All school-wide rules and procedures found in the Student Handbook pages of your planner apply to the team and our classrooms though

they may not be listed here.

Classroom Expectations

If students do not live up to classroom expectations: First Time: Verbal warning Second Time: Student conference Third Time: Timeout (Alternative Learning Center or ALC) Fourth Time: Timeout/Detention AND Parent contact/conference Fifth Time: Office/guidance referral and loss of team privileges

**Severe Disruptions: Sent immediately to the office or timeout.

Students who follow classroom expectations will be rewarded

with: Verbal praise and recognition Student of the Month Recognition Participation in team activities like field trips and celebrations Good news postcards, emails, or phone calls home

Classroom Expectations

What can you expect from your teachers?

What do we expect from your parents?

What is expected of you?

What to Expect this Year

READ with your parents , complete, and SIGN

the last page. Bring ONLY the LAST PAGE back. Purchase all your school supplies!

DUE DATE: Wednesday, September 3rd

Lions Team Student Information Page

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“Check your planner all the time!”

Student Handbook and Planner

Name

Reading Strategies

Year Calendar

Maps

Intro

Be proud of your school!

We have won a lot of awards thanks to you!

If it snows and freezes again…

If you lose your planner, it will cost $5 for a new one. You MUST have a planner at all times!

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Visitors: Make sure parents/guardians know

to sign before they enter the school for any reason.

Guidance: Ms. Limmer is wonderful!

Interested in cyber classes or study buddies? See Ms. Limmer!

Y.E.S.S. is here for you!

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Attendance:

Excuses must be WRITTEN and SIGNED by PARENTS and brought back within 5 DAYS or it becomes unexcused.

“Slept in” and “missed the bus” are not excused absences!

As soon as you are back in school, get all work from teachers. (You can also do this before.)

Cafeteria: What’s school without lunch, right?! Let’s look at this together and talk about lunch

today…

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Keep track of your lunch $ with

www.mySchoolBucks.com and make sure you ALWAYS have your ID!

Take care of your BOOKS, they don’t belong to you!

NEVER cut class!

Know you’re going on a trip this year? Please let us know ASAP so we can help you fill out the right forms.

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Firedrills – Each teacher will have a different exit

point, please listen to them for instructions.

Food Allergies – We all have them! No eating or drinking outside the cafeteria, and please be sensitive about items containing peanuts.

GRADES! Have you used SV Portal?

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Homeroom: You MUST have a pass to leave

homeroom. M, W, Th – Tutoring Time Tuesday – Connections Friday – DEAR – BRING A BOOK!

Check out the SVMS Library and ask Ms. Ennis for help finding a great book for DEAR!

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STOP!

Lockers: Your locker does not belong to you. It can be opened

by staff at any time. Do not keep expensive things in your locker. Do not share your locker or combination. Don’t you want to keep your stuff safe?

Making Up Assignments: You have the number of days you missed to make up the work and no more. Keep in mind that dates of long term assignments or scheduled tests and quizzes DO NOT CHANGE!

If you get to school before 7:15, please wait in the cafeteria.

NO open containers (including water bottles) are permitted at SVMS.

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RESTROOM: Students are to refrain from

asking for a rest room pass during class time except for emergencies.

IDS: It costs $5 for a new ID card – keep it in your locker, consider getting a magnet for it!

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Student Rights and Responsibilities: You have the right

to feel safe, and others do too!

Riding the bus is a PRIVILEGE, not a right!

Don’t be TARDY (late)! School starts at exactly 7:30. Three tardies results in detention.

DISCIPLINE: Places: Mrs. Wildrick, the Office/principals, ALC or time-out,

homeroom restriction, detention, Saturday School, Supervised Study, in-school suspension (students in detention may not participate in after-school activities…)

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DISCIPLINE cont.

NO FIGHTING! (this includes horseplay) Late to Class Leaving the Building Academic Dishonesty – PLAGIARISM Public Show of Affection

You don’t want to deal with any of this! By now, you know what behavior is acceptable in school. Please save us all the trouble and think before you act. All rules are here for your safety!

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STOP!

Bullying/Harassment: We are a bully free school.

We will talk a lot about respect this year. Know that bullying and harassment are crimes, and everyone has the right to be treated with kindness.

NEVER bring weapons or “look alikes” to school!

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Ahhh…. The two biggest problems every year…

Dress Code:First impressions are important. Inappropriate dress makes people think you are just another teenager. You can be super stylish without violating our dress code.

Cell Phones:Hey, I am attached to mine too, but I don’t use it during school and neither can you. Keep your cell turned off in your LOCKER. “My mom is texting me” is not an excuse and a little embarrassing…

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to either policy! You will change, your phone will be taken, and you will face consequences.

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Your locker does not belong to you! It can be searched

or taken at any time!

We are a DRUG FREE school!

Need to see the NURSE? Mrs. Williams is wonderful!

Screenings Not feeling well? Allergy Plan - No food or drinks! Medications – It is not safe to keep them with you, even

Tylenol. Just ask the nurse, and she can help you out!

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Extracurricular Activities:

Activity Fair – coming soon! Riding the Activity Bus – your parents don’t have to

pick you up! Drug Testing You must have a 2.0! No bullying! You must be in school to participate in after school

activities of any kind. (So don’t sleep in to miss the math test, or you can’t play in the game that night!)

The same rules that apply to school, apply to all after school activities!

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Student Council Dances – Awesome!

SV Portal: This should be your new best friend! We will go over this in detail in History class.

Computer Lab Rules

Still alive?! If you can make it through day one of 7th grade, the rest will be a piece of cake!

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