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TAMAQUA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2019-2020 AUGUST 26, 2019. 1 st Day Student Forms. RETURN ASAP!!!!. New for 2019-2020. 6 th Grade Chromebooks Flex STEM ED E-Sports Vo-Tech. Schedules. Conflicts – Ask your teacher or office. Cycles – 5 Specials for 6 th ,7 th , and 8 th Grade.
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1st Day Student Forms • RETURN ASAP!!!!
New for 2019-2020 6th Grade Chromebooks Flex STEM ED E-Sports Vo-Tech
Schedules • Conflicts – Ask your teacher or office. • Cycles – 5 Specials for 6th ,7th , and 8th Grade.
Academics • HOMEWORK! • STUDENT PLANNERS – Keep with you at all times. • SUBJECTS: Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Reading, Physical Education, Art, Music, STEM Ed, and Health.
School Day • Doors open at 7:00 AM • Lockers from 7:30 AM until 7:35 AM • Students must be IN homeroom by the conclusion of the bell. • Tardy students must report to the office for a late pass. • Drop/Pick up spot.
Breakfast • Breakfast is available daily for everyone from 7:00AM-7:30AM. • If you are Free/Reduced approved you qualify for F/R Breakfast.
Bell Schedule • 9 period day • 5 – 42 minute Class Periods • 1 – 42 minute Specials Period • 1 – 42 minute Lunch • 1 – 42 minute AR/MATH Period • 1 – 42 minute FLEX
Tardy to School & Class • Each student is allowed three tardies for the year. Detention will result for each additional tardy. • Excessive tardy mornings may result in citations.
Homework & Participation • Failing to do either may result in parent contact and possible disciplinary action. • Academic Detentions
Planners • Assignments must be recorded daily. • Keep them neat and organized. Do not remove pages or destroy.
Study Hall/Flex • Periods 1 – 8 – Read AR or Math. • Period 9 – Complete homework, GetMoreMath, or read AR. • Quiet Areas
Electronic Devices • Any student that would like to use an electronic device must submit a note from their parent granting permission. • Any student found to be using the device for anything other than AR or Math will have the privilege removed.
Progress Reports • Progress reports indicating unsatisfactory academic progress may be mailed/emailed to parents or guardians at any time. • MMS Student Portal – Allows parents to monitor grades daily.
Emergency Pass/Lavatory Procedure • The lavatory is to be used between classes. • Emergency Pass to Nurse or Office Pass from Mr. Czapla. • Student Planner Insert. • Keep moving, no groups.
Dismissal • Normal dismissal is 2:25PM • Buses depart from the back of the school beginning at approximately 2:30 PM • Students must exit the building by 2:30 PM unless they have permission from a teacher. • Pick-ups – The back road is closed from 2:15 until the buses depart.
Attendance • Parents are asked to call the school to report a child’s absence. • Absence notes must be returned within 2 school days. Absences without proper excuses are unlawful days, which could result in citations. • The student is responsible to communicate with the teacher concerning missed assignments ASAP.
Attendance • After 10 days of absence, a student must provide a Dr.’s note for each additional day or face citations. • Excused absences for educational trips fall within the 10 day limit. • There is a 30 Day maximum on excused absences. • Consequences • Citations, C&Y Referral, Truancy Court, and loss of driving privilege.
Dress Code • Policy is online www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us • Piercings, Logos, Skirts, Boots, and Purses • Backpacks must be clear, not mesh, not pics or designs. • Students must change for physical education. • Clothing is available in the Office.
Electronic Devices • Cell phones, Cameras, Game Systems must be turned off and left in your locker. • Any pictures taken of school activities placed on the Internet make you subject to disciplinary action with Police Referral.
Lockers • It is your responsibility to keep them clean. • Do not leave clothing, food, or drinks in your locker. • Do not share your locker combinations.
Textbooks • You will be held financially responsible for any damage. • All textbooks must be covered for their protection.
Bus and Cafeteria Behavior • Any inappropriate behavior in the cafeteria or on the bus can lead to a loss of privileges and a police referral. • Loss for Bus Transportation. • Café Detention.
Café Procedures Students report to the café and remain at their assigned table until a faculty member calls their table. Students are only permitted to carry a $5.00 negative balance. Once every student has been served lunch, snacks may be purchased with teacher permission.
Discipline • Review the Student/Parent Handbook www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us
Internet & Cyberbullying • Any inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will result in discipline and police referral. • Social Media Apps • Court Ruling House Bill No. 229
Consequences for Misbehavior • Verbal Reprimand • Parent Communication • Classroom Detention, Detention, Saturday Detention, Lunch Detention, and OSS. • The student will be given 24 hr notice before he/she is expected to serve detention. Parents are responsible for transportation. • Follow the classroom rules established by your teacher.
Consequences for Misbehavior • A discipline form will be completed with a copy given to the student to take home. An additional copy will be mailed home to the parent/guardian. • A student serving an out-of-school suspension will not be permitted on school property and is expected to complete assignments. • (T&R) Detentions 2:30 – 3:30 • Saturday Detentions 8:00 – 11:00
Guidance • Mrs. Brickler – Guidance Counselor • 6th Grade – 9th Period Career Prep SAP = Student Assistance Team - Depression, Family, School, Home Issues. Team Members:Brickler, Czapla, Deiter, DiSante, Keller, Kostecky, Opolsky, Shannon, and Smith.
Communication • Students are encouraged to ask questions if they are having difficulty in class. • Students are encouraged to request assistance from the teachers during class, during study periods or after school.
Extracurricular Activities • Band, Chorus, Math Counts, Yearbook, Lego Club, Academic Clubs, National Junior Honor Society, and Student Council. • Interscholastic sport teams are sponsored in basketball, wrestling, cross country, football, cheerleading, and track & field.
EMERGENCY DRILLS • For the safety of all, remain quiet and listen to your teacher. • Weather, Evacuation, Fire, and Shelter in Place. • ALICE
Raider Run • 2009-2018 - $71,000 • Grade 6 – 8 Field Trips, Café TVs, Activity Days, Technology. • $50 – Gift Cards
2019-2020 EXPECTATIONS • ACADEMICS • ATTENDANCE • BEHAVIOR