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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION. Crossroads Middle School 2010-2011. WELCOME. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the new 7 th and 8 th graders to Crossroads Middle School. We are very happy to have you here at Crossroads and want to help you have a great year.
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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Crossroads Middle School 2010-2011
WELCOME • We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the new 7th and 8th graders to Crossroads Middle School. • We are very happy to have you here at Crossroads and want to help you have a great year.
Today’s Plan • Welcome to Northview! • Grab your orientation packet. • Have your picture taken for our “New Student Bulletin Board”. • Hear from our principal, Mr. Scogg. • Hear from Mrs. Renay George from Food Services Powerpoint from Dean of Students, Lindsey Grinwis re. security and discipline at Crossroads. • Watch the Guidance Department power point • Answer any questions; help you feel comfortable about attending Crossroads • Go on a tour of the school • Eat lunch in the cafeteria. • Finish any registration papers
Points of Pride at Crossroads • Academic: Crossroads received an “A” from the state. Our MEAP scores are among the highest in the county. All students have the following core classes: math, language arts, social studies, and science. We also do a 45 minute class called “INSPIRE” where students work on writing skills. A nine-week computer class and a one semester Physical Education class are also required. • Extra-Curricular: Student Council, Art Club, Intra-murals, football, tennis, cross country running, basketball, swimming, wrestling, volleyball, track, cheerleading, talent show, jazz band, drama, weight training, and Fun and Fitness.
Some Suggestions: Purses and backpacks in locker www.edline.net You need to get to school and class on time-2 tardies, parents contacted Get involved in some type of activity HAVE FUN!! School dances
What to do when you are sick: • If you are feeling sick, you MUST first come to the Guidance Office where Mrs. Duba will assist you. • Do not call from any other phones, as this creates confusion about parents picking up students.
What to do if your child takes medication at school: Prescription Medication: must have physician permission slip in Guidance Office. Non-prescription Medication: may be sent with your student but must be locked in the Guidance Office. All medications must be administered by Mrs. Duba.
Daily Schedule • Hours: One: 7:40-8:30 Two—8:35-9:20 (INSPIRE) Three—9:25-10:15 Four—10:20-11:10 Five—11:04-12:30 Six—12:42-1:32 Seven—1:36-2:30 Lunch will be either 10:42-11:08, 11:12-11:38, 11:42-12:08, OR 12:12-12:38
Dress CodeWe expect all of our students to dress appropriately. • No tank tops--shirts must have sleeves • No foul language/nudity on clothing • No skulls/blood • No illegal substances on clothing • No guns or knives on clothing • No exposed midriffs • No sagging pants or shorts • No slippers or P.J.’s • No chains or spiked/studded jewelry • Hats, bandanas, and coats stay in locker • Shorts, skirts, and dresses must go to the mid-thigh
Electronics • We recommend that all electronics be left at home. • Ipods (any type of music device) are allowed to and from school but must be kept in your locker at all other times. • Cell phones are allowed but need to be off during school hours. If your ringer goes off, you lose your phone for the day. • You are allowed to have any of these during lunch!!!
Academic Support • Talk to your teacher if you are falling behind. Check edline. • Attend Homework Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30. Bus transportation is provided for your ride home if you live in the district (bus pass given to you during Homework Club by the teacher).
Some Suggestions • Use your planner • Get involved • If you are struggling in a class, talk to the teacher • If you have personal concerns, see Mrs. Turner, the counselor • Follow the rules • Have fun!
FUTURE MEETING • Two weeks into the school year, we will meet again to see how all of you are doing. (September 29 at 9:00 in the cafeteria.) In the meantime, please feel free to come see me, Mrs. Turner, in the Guidance Office, Mr. Scogg, Principal, or Mrs. Grinwis, Dean of Students, if you have questions or concerns about anything. We want you to have a fantastic year. Please let us know if we can do anything at all to support you.
