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Welcome to Bate Middle School!

Welcome to Bate Middle School!. Arriving at School . Doors Open at 7:45 AM Advisory Time Begins at 8 AM 1 st Period & Tardy Bell Rings at 8:15 AM Dismissal at 3:15. Best Times to Reach 6 th Grade Teachers:. 7:45 – 8:00 AM 10:07-10:59 Mon. – Thurs. (9:54-10:40 Fri.) 3:15 – 3:45 PM

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Welcome to Bate Middle School!

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  1. Welcome to Bate Middle School!

  2. Arriving at School • Doors Open at 7:45 AM • Advisory Time Begins at 8 AM • 1st Period & Tardy Bell Rings at 8:15 AM • Dismissal at 3:15

  3. Best Times to Reach 6th Grade Teachers: • 7:45 – 8:00 AM • 10:07-10:59 Mon. – Thurs. (9:54-10:40 Fri.) • 3:15 – 3:45 PM • 6th Grade teachers can be reached during these times by phone, for conferences, or via e-mail. • The BEST time to reach a 6th grade teacher is between 10:15 and 10:55 • Office, Administration, & Guidance have hours from 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM.

  4. Our 6th Grade Teachers Included in student planners • Christopher Barnett:Spanish 1 • Betsy Carrier: Language Arts • Matt Knight: Mathematics • Laura Long: Social Studies • Jill Mullins: Science

  5. Grading Periods: August 13th – October 21st October 22th – January 8th January 9th – March 11th March 12th – May 20th Students receive grades every 9 weeks. At the end of the year the grades received on each of the 9 week reports will be averaged together for their final year long grade.

  6. Defending Their Work The 6th grade year will be a time when students learn to ask and answer question, explore new applied learning experiences, to research, to work in teams, and to defend their work. Group Defenses of Work & Learning • Fall – Social Studies & Language Arts • Spring – Science & Math *Group Defenses, *Individual Grades

  7. You can now pay for school lunches On-Line!!! • Convenient & Easy to Track • Eliminates Loss of $ Between Home & Cafeteria • Student Lunch - $2.55 (Snacks are Extra)

  8. Frequently Asked Questions • What does a typical day “look like” for a 6th grader? • Arrive and eat breakfast or go upstairs to the 6th grade area. • Attend Advisory and 1st period combined. • Attend 2nd period, then 3rd period. • Attend 4th period, lunch is approximately between 11:30 and 12:00. • Attend 5th, 6th, and 7th period. • Dismissal

  9. What About the Dress Code? • Modest, appropriate dress is a MUST! • Shorts no shorter than mid-thigh. • No Flip Flops OR backless sandals. • No sleeveless tops, shirts, or dresses unless accompanied by a jacket at all times. • Yoga pants ARE allowed IF worn with a mid-thigh length top. A more detailed explanation will be sent home on the first day of school. “Dress Code Check” will occur each morning between 8:10 and 8:15. Parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing if needed.

  10. What About Lockers??? • Lockers will be assigned on the 1st day of school. • If possible, please purchase a “spin” type lock for your child to practice with before school begins. • Students will have time to practice locker procedures when they are assigned a locker. • Locker visit times will be determined by each grade level team.

  11. What About Cell Phones??? • Students MAY carry their cell phone with them during the day. • Students MAY NOT use them for any purpose unless given permission by a teacher for instructional purposes. • “Cell Phone Check” is a 5 minute period during lunch to receive communication from parents. • “Cell Phone Reward” (CPR) can be administered by teachers at their discretion.

  12. What About Communication?? • Email is a GREAT way to communicate directly with the principal or teachers. • Information is available on our webpage. • Our Facebook page is a great place to post questions and to find event information. • You will receive phone messages via our phone messenger system.

  13. People to know Beth Lee Principal beth.lee@danville.kyschools.us Michelle Carver Assistant Principal Michelle.carver@danville.kyschools.us

  14. More people to know Charlotte Beauman Guidance Counselor charlotte.beauman@danville.kyschools.us Robin Gilliam Cafeteria Manager robin.gilliam@danville.kyschools.us

  15. Even more people to know Diania Henderson Athletic Director diania.henderson@danville.kyschools.us Kristi Short Director of Beacon Youth Services Center kristi.short@danville.kyschools.us

  16. Welcome to Bate! *Be Kind *Always Show Respect *Think Responsibly *Expect Great Things Go Bulldogs!!!!

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