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Forestwood Middle School. Welcome to the Home of the Falcons. Agenda:. Introductions Share our vision & tradition Describe our programs Offer details about events for incoming 6 th grade students and parents. Introductions . . . Assistant Principals:. Mrs. Frances Garvin.
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Forestwood Middle School Welcome to the Home of the Falcons
Agenda: • Introductions • Share our vision & tradition • Describe our programs • Offer details about events for incoming 6th grade students and parents
Introductions . . .Assistant Principals: Mrs. Frances Garvin Mr. Josh Molsbee
Introductions . . .Counselors: Mrs. Mayme Campbell Ms. Amanda McLarnan
Introductions . . .Nurse: Diagnostician: Mrs. Jane DeGiulio Diana Schmittou
Introductions . . .Librarian:Cafeteria Manager: Miss Julie Walton Mrs. Karen Carter
Our Mission, Beliefs & Vision • In concert with Strategic Design • Written by the pro-fessional educators of Forestwood • Approved by the Building Leadership Team • Our guiding principles; a living document
Our Mission, Beliefs & Vision As educators we: • Think carefully about what we ask our children to do. • Honor children . . . • Create an environment that feels like a caring community. • Take students seriously. • Believe students learn with and from one another. . . • Emphasize deep understanding. • Are focused on determining what students need . . . • Help children think for themselves . . . • Approach education in a thoughtful, deliberate and deep manner.
The Basics Courses and Electives . . . • Core subjects • English Language Arts • Math • Science • Social Studies • Pre A.P. • English Language Arts • Math* • Science • Social Studies • LEAP • Talented and Gifted Program: • English Language Arts
The Basics Courses and Electives . . . {cont’d} • Electives {must select one} • Band • Choir • Orchestra • Music Appreciation • More electives • Art • Theatre Arts • Family & Consumer Science • Technology Education • Spanish {8th grade} • Yearbook {7th & 8th grade} • Aide {8th grade} • P. E. {all 6th graders} • Cheerleading {8th grade} • Athletics • Football / Volleyball • Basketball • Track • Soccer • Cross Country • Tennis
The BasicsExtracurriculars . . . • Extracurricular Activities • Student Council • National Junior Honor Society {selection at end of 7th grade} • Circle of Friends • UIL Academic Competition • Other activities associated with classes
The Basics Bonus Programs . . . • Flight School • August, 2014 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Parent “Boot Camp” • Same day – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Homework Haven • Saturday School • PTA! • Forestwood is a 1:X campus
Details“Need-to-know” . . . • Nine week grading periods • Three week & sixth week progress reports • Report cards each nine weeks • Nine week grades are independent from each other • Final exam at the end of the semester {January & June} • Semester grade is the average of both nine weeks grades (90%) and final exam (10%) • Year average is the mean of semester averages • Academic Recognitions • “A” Honor Roll • “A / B” Honor Roll • Falcon Fiesta • Fabulous Falcon • Random Acts of Kindness
Dress Code How to look good at The Wood! Forestwood Middle School
Shirts • No bare midriffs • No visible undergarments • No bare shoulders to the shoulder point • Shoulder point • Boys must have sleeves • The opening of a blouse or shirt should be high enough to prevent any visible cleavage at all times.
Pants • Shorts & skirts must be fingertip length • (tights, leggings, jeggings . . . do not count) • Holes in clothing are not permitted anywhere in the garment; patches that cover holes must be permanently attached to the garment. • No visible undergarments • Pants should be worn and must remain at the natural waistline which is defined as the hipbone
Footwear • No bare feet! • No shoes with wheels • No house shoes, slippers or shower shoes
Hair, Grooming & Accessories • Students hair, by the nature of the style, shall not tend to create a distraction. • Hair must be a naturally occurring hair color. • Students must be clean and neatly groomed. • Students may wear appropriate earrings. • No facial jewelry. • Symbols or logos on clothing should not represent, express or advertise anything disruptive to the school environment including (but not limited to) alcohol, drugs, tobacco, profanity, obscenities or violence.
Details“Need-to-know” . . . • The typical day: • Arrival: anytime after 7:00 a.m.; report to cafeteria • Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. • Teachers are available @ 8:00 a.m. with a hall pass • Classes begin @ 8:45 a.m. • Eight class periods (45 minutes each) • English Language Arts – 90 minutes • Lunch @ 1:00 p.m. (30 minutes) • Classes dismiss @ 4:00 p.m. • Lots of instruction of routines
The single most important points of information: • The only constant in middle school: • Change! • Do not hesitate to: • Call • Come in to visit • Schedule a meeting • We stand ready to partner with you in the education of your child! Thank you! See you in August!