Sidney Middle School Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be a Learner!

Sidney Middle School

Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be a

Learner!

WelcomeStaff Introductions

Substitute teachingBus Driving… routes or activitiesHousing a teacherWorking in the kitchen Working as a para professional

WEB Program:The mission of SMS WEB program is to assist our sixth graders or new students in making a smooth transition from elementary school to middle school. This began today when our 5th grade students visited the middle school for a brief talk and for lunch. This will be followed by an orientation day on the first day of school for 6th graders and new students only Wednesday, August 20th. (see calendar)

Basic Middle School 6th Grade Schedule /8-45 Minute periods of class per dayReadingMathSocial StudiesScienceBand or ChorusComputers, Health, Art, General Music, ShopLearning Lab Reading, Learning Lab Math,

TitleStudy HallFitness/Language Arts

MONTCAS-CRT –NWEA ScoresAdvanced, Proficient, Nearing

Proficient, Novice- may be targeted for additional supports.

May require minimal or no elective class to provide additional academic supports

One Title tutor-Maria Jensen- Tutorial sessions

After-school study hall, after-school detention

Resource Room: Megg Hermanson and Cara Lokken-Frandsen

Homework-70 minutes… parents play a key role-wearing glasses, minimizing absences

Summer SchoolMandatory: More than 20 missed days of

school in a year, failing any class for semester or year

Optional…NWEA or other test scores, teacher recommendation

If you were given an invitation by Mrs. Allen to attend, I STRONGLY suggest you take advantage of this free opportunity.

Middle School Basics 7:45-doors open-drop off instruments, pay lunch

money, get sports make-up slips, get planner stamped—parent note required…MUST CALL or EMAIL by 9 AM

7:55 First Bell Rings (8:00) Clothing (dress code hand-out)… PE Shoes and

shirt/shorts Calendars, Grades, Lesson Plans online Parent Email Reminders School issued student Planners-Hallway passes,

makeup work Lunch Tickets Tardies--- 2 free passes per quarter, detention if

late Online Textbooks

Closed Campus LunchAll students are required to eat in the lunch room. Students get salad bar and hot lunch items every day!

Student store is available for snack purchases after lunch.

Special occasions get off campus lunch privilege

After School TutoringMonday through Thursday 3:15-4:15

Opportunities to Get InvolvedMiddle School Activities (some

school sponsored/some community sponsored)-basketball, track, volleyball, wrestling, golf, soccer, hockey, Builder’s Club, football, swim team, 4-H, cheerleading, Art Club, jazz band, CLASH, STAND, Student Council, other…get physicals this summer

Current Cell Phone Policy SMSStudent possession and use of cellular

phones, pagers and other electronic signaling devices on school grounds, at school-sponsored activities, and while under the supervision and control of school district employees, is a privilege which shall be permitted only under the circumstances described herein.

At no time shall any student operate a cell phone or other electronic device with video capabilities in a classroom, locker room, bathroom or other location where such operation may violate the privacy right of another person.

Cell Phone Policy SMSCell phones or any type of wireless communication

device are not to be used on school grounds during regular school hours. Unauthorized use of such devices disrupts the instructional program and distracts from the learning environment. Cell phones must be kept in student’s locker and TURNED OFF during the instructional day. Students utilizing these devices during that time (7:55-3:10) will have these devices confiscated by a teacher, teacher’s aide, administrator, or other school district employee.

Confiscated devices will be returned to the parent or guardian at the end of the school day. Unauthorized use of such devices will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the Progressive Discipline Policy.

Other Electronic Devices…NOT ALLOWED

Other ItemsEmail, Calendars, Grades, Lesson

Plans online…use the SPS website!6th grade registration day will be in

August before school. Questions?