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Welcome-Bienvenidos Developmental Language Arts. Kinloch Park Middle School Developmental Language Arts- Grade 6-8 Mr. M. Castineira E-mail: mcastineira@dadeschools.net Website: http://www.kpmschool.com (305) 445-5467-ext. 2267. AGENDA. Class Rules and Procedures Textbook & Materials
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Welcome-BienvenidosDevelopmental Language Arts Kinloch Park Middle School Developmental Language Arts- Grade 6-8 Mr. M. Castineira E-mail:mcastineira@dadeschools.net Website: http://www.kpmschool.com (305) 445-5467-ext. 2267
AGENDA • Class Rules and Procedures • Textbook & Materials • Home Learning (homework) Policy & Student Planners • Tardies/Absences (make-ups) • Team Policies & Incentives • Parent/Teacher Conferences • Important Contact Information
School / Class Rules & Procedures • Students must follow all school rules as well as posted class rules. • Students have five (5) days to serve a detention given by a teacher. Detentions are held Mon.-Thurs., 7:25-7:55. • Three (3) un-served detentions will result in a administrative referral.
School / Class Rules & Procedures con’d • Phones must be turned OFF during school hours. • Every effort will be made to recover lost or stolen cell-phones; however, school is not responsible for lost or stolen phones. • The teacher has the right to confiscate phones used in class without permission. Confiscated phones will be given to the assistant principal and will be returned to a parent/guardian only. • Please refrain from calling or texting your child during school hours. Instead, you may communicate with your child by calling the school.
Textbook Materials 1- binder/folder- with PAPER 1 pack of Dividers (5) 1- journal/composition book 1- tracing paper 2- pens (blue/black) 1- RED Pen 2 –highlighters 1- pack of index cards
Absences & Tardies • Upon returning to school, the student must bring a note from a parent or doctor explaining the reason for the absence. • Acceptable reasons: 1. student illness, 2. doctor’s appointment, 3. death in the family, 4. religious reasons. • Absences count double on report card. (ex. 1 day absent = 2 days) • Student is responsible for making up all work. • All tardies are unacceptable unless student has a yellow pass or doctor’s note. • Student is allowed 3 tardies per quarter for “unforeseen emergencies”. After that, tardies will carry a consequence including lower conduct grade.
Home Learning Policy &Student Planners • Parents and students can expect homework assignments to be given 2-3 nights a week Journal Writing, Reading assignments (on-line), Handouts (teacher provided), Review class notes / Study Skills • Late assignments will NOT be accepted without a valid reason or in cases of emergency; and at teachers discretion. STUDENT PLANNERS • Students are encouraged to use the student planners provided by the school. Parents may communicate with teachers via a note in the planner.
Team Policies & Incentives • Team Leaders: Mr. Hurtado & Mr. Nemorin • Uniform policy strictly enforced. Uniform must be of appropriate size and includes a solid color belt. Shirts must be tucked in. • Students who purchase a team t-shirt can wear BLUE jeans with the team shirt on FRIDAYS only. • Students who earn good grades and meet additional criteria will be allowed to participate in quarterly incentives (game day, movie day & dance)
Teacher-Parent Communication • Parents can communicate, in writing, with the teacher via email orthe student planner. • Teacher/parent conferences can be held byphone, via email, or in person. • Conference with individual teachers/counselor = callthe school and leave a message requesting the teacher/counselor to contact you. Or email the teacher/counselor directly. • “Team” conference (ALL teachers, team leader, counselor, and administrator) = call the school and request a “team” conference. The team leader will contact you to schedule a date. Team conferences are scheduled Monday & Tuesdays only; from 7:25-7:55 a.m. Call (305) 445-5467
Important School Personnel/ Contact Information • Principal: Mr. S. Weiner • Asst. Principal: Ms. D. Hewitt, Asst. Principal: Mr. M. Salty, Academic Dean: Ms. K. Delgado • Counselors: Mr. C. Zaragoza, TRUST Ms. Zaragoza Mr. Sabillon • Team Leaders: Mr. E. Hurtado Mr. D. Nemorin • Office Manager: Ms. “Maggie” Bretos • ESOL Dept. Mr. R. Vergara • SPED/ESE Dept. Ms. M. Roine