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Mr. Williams provides an overview of the transition to middle school, emphasizing increased workload and responsibility. Students are advised on organization, communication, homework policies, and extra-curricular activities. Stay informed with PowerSchool and utilize Agenda Mate for assignments. Familiarize yourself with the daily schedule, locker procedures, sports requirements, and school rules. Let's make this upcoming school year a great one! 8
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Preparing for a smooth transition Middle School:the 411 on next year
Band Program Overview—Mr. Williams
The Big Picture • Increased Workload • More Responsibility • PowerSchool • Changing Classes • Lockers
Responsibility • Students must come to class prepared! • Students are expected to bring all required materials: • pencil • paper • book • homework • Be on time! • 5 minutes between classes
Communication Students are expected to communicate between school and home. Agenda Mate • Use to record assignments • Messages to and from teachers PowerSchool • Students and parents can check grades
Schedule Mon-Thurs Schedule 7:15-8:40 1st block 8:45-10:10 2ndblock 10:15-12:15 3rd block LUNCH 11:20-11:45 12:20-12:45 Advisory 12:50-2:15 4thblock Friday Schedule 7:15-7:55 A1 block 8:00-8:40 A2 block 8:45-9:25 A3 block 9:30-10:10 A4 block 10:15-11:15 B1 block 11:20-11:45 Lunch 11:50-12:45 B2 block 12:50-1:30 B3 block 1:35-2:15 B4 block
Homework • Students will have homework every night. Assignments are to be written in each student’s AgendaMate each day. • Missing work policy: • 1 day late = 10% off • 2 days late = 20% off • 3 days late = 30% off • 4 days late = 40% off • 5 days late = 50% off NO work accepted after 5 days (students receive a 0) • When a student returns to school after an absence they have 5 days to make up the work for full credit, then the missing work policy applies.
Supply Lists • School Supplies • Summer Reading List
Technology PowerSchool http://powerschool.hcde.org • Username and Password • Attendance • Daily and quarterly grades • Parents please check PowerSchool to stay informed about how your child is doing in each class. School Website www.salecreekmiddlehigh.com
Lockers • They will get a locker after about 3 weeks. • They will have a lock from the school. • There will be a “Locker Day” for students to practice with the lock and decorate the lockers.
Sports • Must have physical form before you can tryout • Fall sports • Softball • Football • Cross Country
Miscellaneous Rules • Dress Code • Cell Phone Policy • Pick-up/Drop-off Places • Drop off beginning at 6:45. • Students must be picked up no later than 2:40.
Questions? Let’s Have a Great Year!