Welcome to 6 th Grade Parent Night at R.C. Loflin Middle School

1. Welcome to 6th Grade Parent Night at R.C. Loflin Middle School Principal – Damon Patterson 7th Grade Asst. Principal – Diana Greenhouse Counselor – Teri Rodgers 8th Grade Asst. Principal – Amber White Counselor – Doug Hampton

2. JISD Vision Statement (2015) Joshua ISD will be a highly acclaimed model of educational excellence

3. JISD Mission Statement Joshua ISD develops productive citizens of exceptional character who are life-long learners

4. LMS Mission Statement To exemplify excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and actions. School Motto The key is me. A Rachel’s Challenge Campus!!

5. LMS Keys of Excellence Integrity Failure Leads to Success Speak with Good Purpose This Is It Commitment Ownership Flexibility Balance

6. STUDENT SUCCESS • 7th grade transition made easier by being organized • We only have two years to help prepare students for success in high school • Use of expandable file folders and planners are helpful • Organization is key! • Schedule time to meet with teachers

7. Parent/Teacher/Student Conference Teachers are available to meet with you and your student during their conference by appointment Please contact your student’s teacher to schedule a conference

8. Skyward Family Access Grades are posted throughout each six weeks on the internet. Please visit our district website for links to Skyward Family Access and our school/teacher websites at your convenience for updated information on all things pertaining to your student. www.joshuaisd.org • All students access Skyward in Computer Lab

9. LMS Procedures • 4 minute passing periods • 9 periods per day • Larger backpacks do not fit in lockers and are not allowed in classrooms or halls • Drawstring backpacks are allowed • Students need to arrive at school with all necessary supplies daily • Parent drop-off and pick-up around the back of the school • Front is reserved for buses only

10. Clubs & Organizations • Athletics • Band • Choir • Theatre arts • Robotics • Chess Club • Student Council • National Junior Honor Society • Bible Study Group • Campus Leaders • Library and Office Aides • Battle of the Books • Academic UIL • Rachel’s Challenge

11. Dress Code • No flip-flops • No holes/frays in jeans • No sagging • Skirts and dresses must not be shorter than 5” above the knee • No gum on campus • No leggings/spandex unless skirt is worn over • No see-through, lace, or sleeveless tops • No earrings, gauges, or spacers…girls only may wear earrings • No extreme hair colors or hairstyles • No tattoos or writing on body • For boys: hair should not touch the back of the collar of their shirt, or fall below the top of their eyebrows • Boys need to be clean-shaven • CELL PHONES are not allowed. If seen or heard, they will be turned in to the office and may be retrieved after a fee of $15.00 has been paid

12. Blue Friday Fridays are BLUE FRIDAY spirit days at LMS!!!! Please encourage your student to wear a Joshua shirt to show school pride and support for their campus!!

13. DISCIPLINE • Lunch detention, ISS, suspension, citations, DAEP • SRO Officer assigned to LMS – Deputy Tharpe • No horse-playing, fighting, look-a-like weapons, illegal substances, foul language, inappropriate actions or words towards others, PDA, gossip, stealing, bullying, sexual harassment, disrespect • Students need to maintain self-control including on the buses

14. Student Group Visits • LMS student leaders will visit elementary campuses Thursday for a student-led discussion • 6th Grade Social this Friday, 5:00-6:30p in the Café • $5.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door • Parents are welcome and may enter at no charge

15. Thank you for your continued support as we work together towards a successful school year for all of our students!!