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Southern Middle School …home of the Spartans ! southernmiddle.fcps

Southern Middle School …home of the Spartans ! www.southernmiddle.fcps.net. Introductions. Principal: Mr. Kevin Payne Associate Principal: Mr. Mike Tencza PGE Administrator: Ms. Alicia Swanner SMS Counselors: Ms. Ginger Banks, Valerie Morrison, and Mr. Antony Hill Front Office Staff

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Southern Middle School …home of the Spartans ! southernmiddle.fcps

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  1. Southern Middle School…home of the Spartans!www.southernmiddle.fcps.net

  2. Introductions • Principal: Mr. Kevin Payne • Associate Principal: Mr. Mike Tencza • PGE Administrator: Ms. Alicia Swanner • SMS Counselors: Ms. Ginger Banks, Valerie Morrison, and Mr. Antony Hill • Front Office Staff • Sixth Grade Teachers • Club/Team Sponsors • PTSA President: Ms. Betsy Waters

  3. About Our School • 870 students • Diverse population • Our ELL (English Language Learners) program draws students from several countries • 60+ certified staff • Including support staff, there are over 80 adults working at Southern. • Growing student population

  4. About Our School • More than half of all students are on the honor roll every nine weeks • We have an active PTSA • SMS is focusing on student achievement and differentiated instruction • Over a quarter of our students are on one of our athletic teams with well over half actively participating in other extra-curricular clubs and teams • Distinguished rated music programs and award winning clubs

  5. Important Information • Classes start at 9:05 • First entry at 8:35 • Dismissed at 3:55 • Car riders dropped off/picked up via loop near Southern Elementary • Morning entry through front doors • Y.M.C.A. program from 7:30 to 8:35 A.M. • Breakfast is available from 8:35 - 8:57 A.M.

  6. Additional Information • Dress Code for 2018 – 2019 • Bus Schedules are available on the district website. Stops can also be found at www.fcps.net. This will update closer to the start of school but shouldn’t change much.

  7. Transition to Middle School • Southern is a Family • More classes - more teachers - variety of expectations • Teaming • Changing Classes • Lockers • Increased Responsibility • Homework • Organization/Time Management Skills • Walking vs. Recess • Extra Curricular Activities

  8. Southern Middle School’s School-Wide Expectations 1. RESPECT- others, self, property 2. GRIT-acknowledge challenge-move forward 3. OPTIMISM- look at situation, choose positive 4. GRATITUDE- being mindful, express appreciation 5. KINDNESS- empathy and action RESPECT GRIT OPTIMISM GRATITUDE KINDNESS

  9. Core Classes • Math • 6th grade Math • Advanced 6th grade Math • Advanced 7th grade Math

  10. Core Classes Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science also offer advanced classes. At Southern we want to challenge ALLofour students academically. There are requirements and recommendations needed for these classes.

  11. Nine Week Exploratory Classes • Pre-Engineering/Technology • Art • Business • World Language-Chinese & Spanish • General Music • Health • Physical Education • Family and Consumer Science • Computer and Technology Concepts • RTI

  12. Year Long Music Classes • Band • Chorus • Orchestra

  13. Regular Schedule

  14. Music Schedule

  15. Clubs and Activities • Academic Team • Dances • Math Team • Art Club • Beta Club • Student Council • Stem Club • Technology Student Association • Yearbook • Battle of the Boks • Jazz Band • Percussion Ensemble • Southern Symphonists

  16. Middle School Sports • Archery • Cheerleading • Dance Team • Girls’ Volleyball • Cross Country • Football • Girls’ Basketball • Boys’ Basketball • Boys’ Track • Girls’ Track • Intramural Sports

  17. Separate Athletic Physical Forms are Required If your child wants to participate in any athletic program at Southern this year, you must have the sports physical form completed before tryouts. The athletic physical form can be found in the front office and on our school webpage. You also must pay for athletic insurance through the school/Fayette County.

  18. Parent Involvement—PTSA • Executive Board Member • Committee Chairperson • SBDM Elections • Volunteer in Office/School • Sprout • Technology • Fundraiser • Attend Meetings • KY Kids Day • Student Events • Dance Chaperone • Book Fair • Hospitality • Concessions • Teacher Appreciation • God’s Pantry Food Drive • Reflections Program JOIN the PTSA!

  19. Additional Opportunities for Parent Involvement Committee Opportunities Give 10 PBIS Budget Southern Social Committee Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development Technology

  20. Questions??? Staff will be available to answer questions as you tour the building. Please feel free to call: (859) 381-3582 Or Visit Our Webpage: http://www.southernmiddle.fcps.net/ Facebook--@southernmiddleschoolfcps Instagram—southernmiddlespartans

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