Welcome to LCMS

1. To be eligible for Christmas for Kids’ assistance, applicants must complete 4 hours of approved sessions. • The LCMS Open House on Aug. 5, 2014, has been approved for 1 hour of Christmas For Kids credit.  • PTSO meetings, Conferences, ILP Trainings, Wellness Night, etc. are also EACH approved for one hour credit.

2. WelcometoLCMS New Staff 7th Grade Teacher: Ms. Farrell 8th grade teacher: Mr. Rueter Guidance Counselor: Ms. Hayes Head Girls’ BB Coach: Mr. Eric Wring Cafeteria Manager: Cecilia Tabor Instructional Assistant:

3. THANKS • For coming tonight • For your support and encouragement of our staff, school, and most importantly, your child

4. O-Zone • Annie Mae Kingston

5. Infinite Campus (IC) • Dianne Stallion

6. Title I and RtI • Teresa Alsobrook • Title I • Compact and Policy reviewed Aug 12 at 5 PM • You may request qualifications of teacher • Money is used to fund an extra teacher • Parent Involvement improvement • RtI • Information in student agenda and on our website

7. School Counselor • Terrin Hayes • Help interpreting test data • Scheduling conferences • Health records • ILP (info in agenda & on website) • Requirements to walk at 8th grade graduation • ALL records in permanent folder (6th grade physical, current immunization certificate, birth certificate, SS Card, etc.) • ALL fees paid (library fines, lunch charges, textbook damages, etc.)

8. Kynect • Julie Ball

9. PTSO

10. Principal Meetings • Lisa Huddleston’s personal cell phone number is 270-839-1827 • Lisa Huddleston’s email address is lisa.huddleston@livingston.kyschools.us • Call , text, or email anytime • Teachers will schedule conferences at ANY time

11. LCMS Student AGENDA • HW Tracking • Goal Tracking • HALL PASS • LIST SCHEDULE & OTHER INFO ON PAGE 27 • SIGN AND RETURN pages 25-26 • Important Information • SCHOOL BUS NOTE GUIDELINES • Emergency Procedures, Invitations, TITLE I, • Report Card & Midterm Progress Report Dates • Goal Parties , Award Assemblies, Field Trips, etc. info • School/District/Bus Rules & consequences • Testing Info and dates, Clubs, Locker Info • Attendance, Cell Phone, Dress Code, etc. Info • ILP, IC, Walking at Grad, EC participation reqs, etc. • Tips for success and Parent Involvement • Information from this PowerPoint • Resource Information (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, ELA, Math, etc.)

12. LCMS Website, Facebook, Twitter, IC Parent Portal • Chalked full of information • Let us know if there’s a question that you have that is not answered there.

13. TENTATIVE Award Ceremonies • 2014-2015 Quarterly Awards Assemblies (ALL family members invited) • November 20 at 1:16 PM in LCMS gym • Feb. 5 at 1:16 PM in LCMS gym • April 22 at 1:16 PM in LCMS gym • May 15 at 9 AM for seventh graders and 10 AM for eighth graders with 8th grade graduation – ALL in LCMS gym

14. 2013-14 Quarterly Reward Parties • Quarterly PTSO-Sponsored Goal Parties: 6th, 7th, &/or 8th periods • STUDENT MUST CHECK LIST AND LET US KNOW IF ERRORS • 6th period: 98% or higher attendance for the quarter (12:23-1:12) • 7th period: No grades below C on the quarter’s report card (1:16-2:01) • 8th period: No discipline referrals entered into IC for the quarter (2:05-2:50) • Quarter 1: Friday, November 8 • Quarter 2: Friday, Jan. 31 • Quarter 3: Friday, April 11 • Quarter 4: Will be held on Monday, May 12 at different times

15. 2013-14 Goal Parties • Monday, May 12: PTSO Sponsored Party for multiple student accomplishments • STUDENT MUST CHECK LIST AND LET US KNOW IF ERRORS • 1st period: 98% or higher attendance for the 4th quarter • 2nd period: No grades below C on the 4th quarter’s report • 3rd period: No discipline referrals entered into IC for the 4th quarter • 4th period: YEAR-LONG Goals, HW, and data completed in STUDENT AGENDA • 5th and 6th periods: OUTSTANDING effort on the K-PREP and EXPLORE tests • 7th and 8th periods: Student had at least one PARENT REVIEW the ILP

16. 2013-14 Year-Long Goal AttainmentReward Field Trip • YEARLY PTSO-Sponsored Field Trip for Students Meeting ALL goals for the ENTIRE School Year • STUDENT MUST CHECK LIST AND LET US KNOW IF ERRORS • Tuesday, May 13 to a student-chosen destination

17. School Information • 6th period • FAQ (lunch, conferences, etc.) • Turn in paperwork tonight or first day of class • BOTH guardian and student: Sign AGENDA pages 25 AND 26 • Parent drop-off and pick up • Keep forms updated • Call school for IC • Self-Update One Call

18. School Information (cont’d) • Agenda (HW, goals, data, HALL PASS, replacement, etc.) • Conferences • Tutoring (Ozone, request, AM, Lunch, etc.) • School Calendar (report cards, etc.) • 3 days for attendance excuses • STUDENT MUST TURN IN TO OFFICE • Picture ID

19. School Info (cont’d) • Bus notes and calls • Cell phone • Dress code • $30 school fee and policies • ONLY THOSE WITH FULL PAID LUNCH • Parent Emergency Procedures • School Website • IC portal, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

20. School Info (cont’d) • TENTATIVE Testing • EXPLORE is Sept 17 • K-PREP is April 28 - May 15 • Please no plans prior to JUNE 10 • Educational Enhancement • 2 weeks notice & EDUCATIONAL • One page hand written report upon return • Make Up Work turned in prior

21. FORMS We’d LIKE tonight if possible • CEP • HIP • IC Request Form • Pages 25-26 (EACH signed by PARENT and STUDENT) • If returning student in Livingston County, CENSUS VERIFICATION FORM (corrected and signed) • If NEW student, Registration Forms

22. On Dismisal: 8th Grade Families • Visit ALL Booths in gym • Walk schedule from 6:30-finished • Return to unvisited booths • Meet individually with any needed teachers

23. On Dismisal: 7th Grade Families • Dismiss to 1st period • Announcements will advise when to change classes. • When finished walking schedule, return to gym to visit ALL booths • When finished with booths, if needed, meet individually with teachers

24. THANKS • For coming tonight • For your support and encouragement of our staff, school, and most importantly, your child