Welcome 7 th graders and New Students to penn’s grove middle school August 2014

1. Welcome 7th graders and New Students to penn’s grove middle school August 2014 Mrs. Stenz and Mr. Canaday

2. Introductions • Mrs. Stenz, Principal • Mr. Canaday, Assistant Principal • Mrs. Miller, Guidance Counselor, 7th Grade • Mrs. Mahon, Guidance Counselor, 8th Grade • Mrs. Reilly, School Nurse • Mr. Price, Athletic Director A Day in the Life of a Penn’s Grove Student…..

3. Important Upcoming Dates • First Student Day is Monday, August 25th • Open House will be held on September 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M • Parent Conferences: November 20th and 24th 4:00 to 7:30

4. PSSA/Keystone Weeks • April 13-May 1 – PSSA • Mid to late May – Algebra 1 – Keystone Exam • Every effort should be made to not schedule appointments or vacations during these days. Absences during this week without a Drs. note will be considered unexcused.

5. Nursing Department • Mrs. Reilly, kreilly@oxford.k12.pa.us • Medications • Immunizations • Emergency Contact Information Up-to-date

6. Athletic Department • Mr. Price, AD, mprice@oxford.k12.pa.us • August 18th – Fall Sports Begin • Schedule On-line • PIAA Physical Form must be completed. See PG website. • Physicals Valid after June 1, 2014 • Contract: Behavior & Grades • Athletic Fee $50.00

7. Teams • There are three 7th grade teams • Sycamores • Redwoods • Elms

8. Student Schedule • Language Arts • Math • Social Studies • Science • Electives • Or Elective and Math or Reading Intervention Class

9. Electives • Art • Piano • Pop Culture • Scientific Exploration • Family and Consumer Science • World Language • Required: • Gym and Health • Engineering 1

10. Gym Class The requirement: • 2 Marking Periods (everyday) with combination Health • Shorts or sweat pants and a t-shirt or sweatshirt • Sneakers must be worn with laces tied • No jeans or street clothes. • Unprepared for class will result in an alternative writing assignment • All jewelry must be removed • Medical exemptions must be provided to school nurse

11. Clubs @ the end of the day • Band • Chorus • Choral Ensemble • Jazz Band • Helping Hands • Memory Book • Newspaper • Terra-Cycle •  Student Council • Jazz Ensemble • Envirothon (Jan. 2015) • Some clubs are available based on volunteer basis by our teachers. • Some clubs may require additional after school hours and require after school parent transportation. • Some clubs may require a selection process.

12. Student Schedule • 7:25 Students dismissed to homeroom • 7:33 Two minute warning bell • 7:35-7:45 Homeroom • 7:47-8:35 Period 1 • 8:37-9:25 Period 2 • 9:27-10:15 Period 3 • 10:17-11:05 Period 4 • 11:07-11:55 Period 5 • 11:57-12:45 Period 6 • 12:47-1:35 Period 7 • 1:37-2:25 Period 8 (Announcements & Dismissal)

13. Entering Penn’s Grove @ 7:00 • Bus riders enter the door near the cafeteria. • Car riders enter the doors at the event entrance. • Where to wait for the morning bell! • Cafeteria for breakfast • Sit in the auditorium • Please try and remember your bus on the first day of school

14. After the morning Bell Rings • Dismissed to go to your locker • You will get a few minutes at your lockers to get ready for morning classes • Then you are to report to your homeroom by 7:35

15. 7th Grade Hallway and Lockers • Upstairs • Share hallway with 3 teams • You will be dismissed and accepted into your core classrooms in a line • You will get a couple minutes a few times throughout the day to stop by your locker in between classes *Hint: It is SO much easier to find your books in an organized locker!!*

16. Student Lunch Time Lunch: • Walked to Lunch in Line • Walked from Lunch in Line to Homeroom • Raise hands • MAY SIT WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

17. Academic Laboratory • Start 1:37 • Attendance Entered in Power School Daily • Bring all belongings for dismissal • Complete specific assignments • Read silently • Attend assigned Club • Dismiss to busses

18. Dismissal • Announcement 2:15-2:25 • Lockers • Exit to Buses: Garfield Street • Pick-up by Parent: S. 5th Street • After School Activities: Report Designated Locations • ONLY students participating in a supervised activity may remain after 2:25

19. Guidance Department • Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Mahon • Middle School Life • Grades and Progress • Conflict Resolution • Social and Emotional Health • Bullying/Cyber bullying

20. Award Assemblies • End of each Marking Period • Grades • Social Skills • Athletics • Accomplishments • Families are welcome!

21. Hornet P.R.I.D.E ower comes from P R espect I ntegrity D ependability and E mpathy

22. School-wide Positive Behavior •  Teachers will present PRIDE lessons • Classroom, Hallway, Cafeteria, Bus, Locker Room and Special Events • Penn’s Grove PRIDE through the Principal’s 200 Club • “Stinger” ticket to any student exemplifying one of the 4 characteristics • Magnet will be placed at the number picked • 10 magnets in a row, those 10 students win the Mystery Motivator

23. Student’s Expectations • Follow the principles of PRIDE • Engage in learning activities • Take responsibility for his/her own behavior • Be courteous • Respect the personal, civil, and property rights • Attend school regularly, on time, and prepared to learn • Complete assignments on time • Seek alternatives to verbal or physical conflicts • Speak appropriately • Exhibit self-control • Cooperate with others • Behave ethically

24. Policies and Procedures

25. Student Agenda Book AGENDA MUST REMAIN INTACT IT IS YOUR PASS FOR THE HALL STUDENTS NOT HAVING THEIR AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES

26. Grading • Grading Timeline: • End of First Marking Period • 10/30/14 • End of Second Marking Period • 1/22/15 • End of Third Marking Period • 3/31/15 • End of Fourth Marking Period • 6/9/15 • We encourage parent meetings as needed.

27. Grading • Any student who has failed one core subject (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies), will be required to attend and pass an on-line middle school credit recovery class to be promoted • Personal cost for tuition

28. Electronic Devices • Turned off and left in locker during the school day. • Parents contact main office to leave messages for students. • 1st offense – electronic device is confiscated and given to an administrator. Student may retrieve after 2:30 pm. • 2nd offense – electronic device is confiscated and given to an administrator. Parent may retrieve after 2:30 pm • 3rd and all subsequent offenses – electronic device is confiscated and given to an administrator. Parent may retrieve after 2:30 pm. Student is assigned to ISS.

29. Dress Code • Oxford students are expected to dress tastefully and appropriately for weather conditions. • Tops – Must have sleeves, cover midriffs, no cleavage • Bottoms – High enough to cover all undergarments, long enough to mid-thigh • Shoes – Cover entire foot, NO flip-flops or slippers. • Sandals are allowed; however, they must have a strap around the back.

30. Attendance • All absence notes are due into the office within 3 days. • Students are to bring the notes to the office before homeroom. • Failure to send in notes will result in the absence being marked unexcused and letters will be sent. • After second unexcused absence, a Truancy Elimination Plan meeting (TEP) will be offered. • After 3 letters, citations will be issued. • Priors – If you know that your student will be missing school, i.e. for vacations, a request for absence should be made at least ONE WEEK in advance for administrators approval and teacher notification.

31. Excessive Absences • Excessive absences – students that accumulate 10 absences throughout the school year (for any reason) will be put on Drs. note and Drs. notes will be required for ALL future absences. • Failure to produce Drs. notes will result in absences being unexcused. • Citations for truancy will be issued.

32. Early Dismissal/Tardiness • Notes for early dismissal should be brought to the office prior to homeroom. • Tardiness – • In homeroom by 7:35 each morning. • Students arriving after 7:35 must report to the office to sign in. • 4th unexcused tardy, a referral will be made to the administration for disciplinary action. • Habitually tardy students may face disciplinary measures.