Team Extreme

1. Team Extreme Open House 2010-2011

2. Contact Points • Ms. Katy Hargrove : English—Room 176 • 429-7567 ext. 2609 Katy.Hargrove@beavercreek.k12.oh.us • Mr. Michael Vinson : Social Studies—Room 181 • 429-7567 ext. 2684 Michael.Vinson@beavercreek.k12.oh.us • Mrs. Jamie Grothaus : Science—Room 180 • 429-7567 ext. 2466 Jamie.Grothaus@beavercreek.k12.oh.us • Mr. Brian Busch : Math—Room 158 • 429-7567 ext. 2613 Brian.Busch@beavercreek.k12.oh.us • Mr. Clark Bruggers : Intervention Specialist—Room 160 • 429-7567 ext. 2654 Clark.Bruggers@beavercreek.k12.oh.us • Mrs. Kristine Montague : Intervention Specialist—Room 160 • 429-7567 ext. 2612 Kristine.Montague@beavercreek.k12.oh.us • Mrs. Elizabeth Casanova Honors English & Reading—Room 171 • 429-7567 ext. 2655 Elizabeth.Casanova@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

3. Team Extreme Pass Sheet This pass can be used with the following teachers- Mr. Bruggers, Mr. Busch, Mrs. Grothaus, Ms. Hargrove, Mrs. Montague, & Mr. Vinson Students not using more than FOUR of these passes in a nine weeks grading period will be eligible for extra credit. Teachers have the right to not allow use of this pass at any time.

4. Team Extreme Newsletter • A bi-weekly publication available to Team Extreme parents • Informs about events and pertinent team information • The first newsletter will be sent out on Sept. 3rd. • Accessible on team website • If you do not receive this newsletter next Friday, please contact Katy Hargrove at Katy.Hargrove@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

5. Teacher Webs & Team Website • All core teachers utilize a teacher website. The purpose of these sites are to keep students and parents informed. Uses of websites include, homework, documents, and links. • To access teacher websites, direct your browser to the Ankeney homepage. Click on “Staff” and select the teacher of your choice. • Team Extreme also has a team website where you can find contact information for teachers, homework for all Extreme teachers, and archived newsletters. • To access the team website, direct your browser to the Ankeney homepage. Click on “teams” and select “8-Extreme.”

6. Textbook Resources • S.S.- A CD-Rom version of the text is available for check-out. Text version is not online. • Math 8, Enriched Math 8, & Honors Algebra-A DVD-Rom version of the text is available. $10.00 replacement fee if lost or damaged. An online version is available at: www.glencoe.com . Access codes are available on Mr. Busch’s teacher web. • Science-Online text is available. See directions on Mrs. Grothaus’s teacher web. • Language Arts-An online version of the text is available at: www.glencoe.com/ose . The access code is: B2E4CD294C

7. Student Fees • A printout of your child’s school fees will be sent home with your child in mid to late‐September. The fees for workbooks and supplies will be itemized by subject area. • In order to provide resources, payment of schools fees is integral. If you have special circumstances please contact Linda Stapleton at linda.stapleton@beavercreek.k12.oh.us • Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

8. Home Access Center • Parents and students have the ability to check their grades in each class with the “Home Access Center.” • To login to the “Home Access Center” open the Ankeney homepage, and then click on the link. You will be asked for a username and password. • If you do not have a username or password please email Linda Stapleton at linda.stapleton@beavercreek.k12.oh.us • Please be aware that the “Home Access Center” will not be updated daily. Teachers have a 2 week window to input grades. If you have a specific question about an assignment contact your child’s teacher directly.

9. Dress Code • No extreme styles of clothing, including: • Revealing attire • Off the shoulder tops, • Halter tops and dresses, • Tank tops and dresses, • Bare midriffs, • Cut-offs or ripped apparel • Short shorts • Pajamas • Logos suggesting drugs, alcohol, sex, or violence

10. Dress Code • Hems of all skirts and shorts must be no less than mid-thigh • Hats, bandanas, coats, and outdoor wear are not to be worn in the building • No “healies” • No extreme make-up or hair styles Administration makes the final decision regarding dress and appearance.

11. Parent Teacher Conferences • Team Extreme will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on the following dates:  • Thursday, November 4th: 4:30pm-8:00pm • Friday, November 5th: 7:30am-4:00pm • A sign-up sheet will be posted between Rooms 158 & 160 during Open House, or contact Kristine Montague (Kristine.Montague@beavercreek.k12.oh.us ) or 937-429-7567 ext 2612) and schedule a conference.  We strongly encourage students to attend the Parent-Teacher Conference.

12. November Renewal Levy • Zero increase in taxes • Comprises 27% of our district’s operating revenues • Combination of two previous operating levies that have been renewed several times. •  Absentee ballots and voter registration forms are by the front office if you would like to pick one up.

13. Help Your Child Be Successful! • A place to do homework. • A schedule for completing homework. • Encouragement, motivation, and prompting. • Understanding of the knowledge. • Reasonable time expectations. • A bedtime.

14. Bully Proofing Youth • Jim Bisenius will be presenting his Bully Proofing Youth Parent Presentation on October 11th at the Beavercreek High School Auditorium from 7-8:30pm.