Welcome! Lewis Cass Jr./Sr. High School 7th Grade Orientation Principal: Mr. Karmel V. Principal: Mr. Young School Counselor (7-9): Mrs. Hines.

Welcome!Lewis Cass Jr./Sr.

High School7th Grade Orientation

Principal: Mr. KarmelV. Principal: Mr. Young

School Counselor (7-9): Mrs. Hines

You Are Going to Start Middle School Soon!

• You are going to have a chance to:

Meet more people!!

Have more independence

Think about your goals for the future

Choose activities that interest YOU!

Starting Middle School Is A Big

Step!

Starting Middle School Is A Big

Step!

Sad. It can be difficult if you aren’t in the same classes with some of your old friends. But it gives you a chance to make new friends!

It means you’re getting older, so it is ok to feel:

Excited!!! There is a lot to look forward to.

Nervous. Starting middle school can be a little scary. Don’t worry– lots of other kids

will be feeling nervous too!

How Is Middle School Different?

Different classes. You will go to a different classroom for several subjects...So learn your class schedule! You will have 4 minutes between each class period! That is plently of time!

Don’t worry……The teachers are very helpful and understanding if you are late during your first week!

How Else Is Middle School Different?

Common Expectations:• Be Prepared

– Book, folder, agenda book and writing utensil

• Homework/Late Work– Full credit given if students stay for tutoring on Tuesday and

Thursday from 3:15-4:00

• Tardy to Class– See Tardy Form

• Academic Success– Students failing more than one class after September 13th will be

assigned tutoring– -Students who fail one or more core classes for the

semester will either be assigned to summer school or will repeat the grade

Student Tardy Report

Grade: Date: Teacher: Student Name: Teacher Actions: Tardy Date Student Signature Consequence Admin. Action

1 Warning by Teacher

2 Warning by Teacher

3 Warning by Teacher & Parent Notification Date of Contact:

4 After School Detention – 3:15-4:00 on

Initials: Date:

5 Friday Detention- 3:15-5:00 on & Parent / Admin Conference

Initials: Date:

6 Level 2 Violation: Failure to follow faculty and staff directives.

Initials: Date:

7 Level 2 Violation: Failure to follow faculty and staff directives.

Initials: Date:

8 Level 2 Violation: Failure to follow faculty and staff directives.

Initials: Date:

Additional Notes: Copies of forms will be returned to teacher and kept by Administration.

Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School Of Southeastern School Corporation

6422 East State Road 218 Walton, Indiana 46994 Phone: (574) 626-2511

Fax: (574) 626-2172 www.sesc.k12.in.us

MISSING ASSIGNMENTS REPORT

Grade: Class: Teacher: Student Name: Teacher Actions:

Tardy Date Student Signature Consequence Admin. Action 1 Warning by Teacher

2 Warning by Teacher & Parent Notification Date of Contact:

3 Assigned to tutoring on:

Initials: Date:

4 Parental Conference Assigned to tutoring on:

Initials: Date:

When a student accumulates two missing assignments in a single class during a grading period, the student will be assigned to tutoring on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:00 for two weeks. Any missing assignment made up during the tutoring session will be given full credit. Copies of forms will be returned to teacher and kept by Administration.

Lewis Cass Junior-Senior High School Of Southeastern School Corporation

6422 East State Road 218 Walton, Indiana 46994 Phone: (574) 626-2511

Fax: (574) 626-2172 www.sesc.k12.in.us

Getting Organized Is Your First Key to

Success!#1. Use your agenda!

Write down you homework assignments for each class and check it daily.

#2 Be Sure You Understand Your AssignmentsIf you have a question don’t be afraid to ask it. Others probably have the same questions as

you, so raise your hand!

#3 Make Time For HomeworkFind a quiet place to work and create a consistent schedule! Do your homework during the

same time everyday. It will help you!

Getting organized takes practice. But you’ll see

that it is worth the effort.

Mentor Period

Monday Grade checks, week ahead, review of weekend

TuesdayGrade and planner checks, club meetings, callouts

WednesdayCounseling theme

ThursdayISTEP

FridayFun activity!

What Is There To Get Involved With In Middle

School? Student Council Choir Band Spell BowlTennis Club

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Sports Programs

Basketbal

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Cross Country-Starts August 12th with Coach Burns

Volleyball-Start August 12 with Coach McDonald at 3:30

Cheerleading

Track and Field

Wrestlin

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Football-

Call out

on August

12th at

3:30

Important DatesAug 13: First day of school!

Aug 23: Picture DaySept 2: Labor Day-No School

Sept 11: No SchoolSept 18-Variety Show/Powder Puff Game

Sept 20: Junior High Dance 5:00-6:30Oct 11:End of nine weeks

Oct 17: Parent Teacher ConfOct 24-25: Fall Break

Nov 28-29: Thanksgiving BreakDec 19-20: Finals

Dec 21: Christmas Break

Good Friendships

Vs. Peer Pressure

• Negative peer pressure is when people try to get you to do things

you don’t want to because you know they may be wrong. At times

you may feel pressure to:

How to Deal With Peer Pressure in 4 Easy Steps

Step 1. Say no and go. Tell the person that you don’t want

to do what they ask and then….

If someone is asking you to do something you do not want to do and know is wrong, then you

are in the midst of peer pressure!

Get yourself out of that situation

• Step 2. Give a reasonIt doesn’t even have to

be a good one……just say that you have to go…which is the truth!

• Step 3. Remind yourself of the consequences and think before you act.

#4 Di It With Finally! Number 4Someone You

Tsdfrust• There may be situations that you are

uncertain of what to do. Be open, honest and discuss those situations with your parents, other family members or someone you trust who can give you good advice. Just be sure to discuss it before you act.

Resisting peer pressure is a sign of independence and strength. Remember who you are and be

proud of yourself when you make your own decisions based

on who you are and who you represent!

Misc…• Packets

– Schedule, PS Passwords, Magnet, Lunch number, Lunch menu, Map of the school, Class period schedule

• Fundraiser– Begins Aug 29th

• Incentive Programs– -Indiana Beach -Student of the Month

Good luck and have a great year!