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Welcome to Phillis Wheatley 6 th Grade Families. Introduction of Administration. Welcome !. Mr. Pickering Ms. Perez Ms. Tunson. Who was Phillis Wheatley?. A slave who was brought from West Africa in 1760 at the age of 8.
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Introduction of Administration Welcome! • Mr. Pickering • Ms. Perez • Ms. Tunson
Who was Phillis Wheatley? • A slave who was brought from West Africa in 1760 at the age of 8. • She learned to read and write while a slave for the Wheatley family of Boston. • She became well known for her poetry and was the first published African American author. CT
Introduction of Counselors • Ms. Gutierrez • Mr. Paz WP
First Day of School • Students will enter on the corner of 122nd and Western. • Lists will be posted with the students’ period 1 classes. • Students will receive their schedule in period 1. • If you attended Summer Bridge, you will be able to pick up your schedule from the counselors. CT
Student Drop Off • Students enter campus on the corner of Western and 122nd. • Parents should drop students off on the South side of 122nd Ave. • Students must always use cross walks when traveling to school. CT
DID NOT ATTEND SUMMER BRIDGE? • Please arrive at 8 am on Monday to take your • Reading Test • Math Test • Students will be done with tests and be ready for pick up at 10 am. CT
Welcome to ÁnimoPhillis Wheatley6th Grade Students and Parents
Merit/Demerit System MERITS DEMERITS When students break minor rules, they receive demerits. After 6 demerits, the student is assigned a one hour detention • When students help others and the school, they receive merits. • After 6 merits, the student can turn it in for an incentive on Friday at lunch. WP
UNIFORM READY BY TUESDAY! • Dark Green “Polo style” shirt with collar, short sleeves, and no words or pictures of any kind! • Only black or white shirt may be worn beneath uniform shirt. • Figure-hugging, cleavage-revealing and midriff-exposing shirts are not in the spirit of our dress code. • Shirts must be waist or hip length and tucked in at all times, when on campus. NP
UNIFORM READY BY TUESDAY! • Khaki (tan) pants - must be worn at the waist, or khaki (tan) skirts/ shorts that are three inches above the knee length or longer. • Belts must be black, standard width and worn properly at waist level. • Belts and belt buckles may not have logos, • studs, chains or initials. NP
UNIFORM READY BY TUESDAY! • If necessary, wear appropriately sized black sweater/ sweatshirt without lettering or symbols or a school sweatshirt. • Wear plain black OR white shoes with black OR white laces. • Do NOT wear jewelry bearing any initials or words. • Do NOT wear hats, caps, or rags.
Electronic Devices • Cell phones, music players, cameras and video game systems must be off and out of sight when on campus. • Staff members will confiscate electronics that are visible on campus 1st offense-Student signs a contract and get the item at the end of the day. 2nd offense-Parent must pick up the item. 3rd offense- Parent conference with an administrator. WP
Materials • Students are required to bring the following to school each day: • 2” Binder with 6 dividers • 100 sheets of binder paper • 2 pens(black or blue) • 2 pencils • Supply packs are on sale for $10 at the entrance at the end of this meeting. • Supplies will be on sale in the office during the year as well. WP
Parent Hours • Please continue to attend meetings • 95%+ student attendance per semester= 5 hours • 98%+ student attendance per semester= 10 hours • GPA 3.0 = 5 hours • GPA 3.5-4.0= 10 hours • Classroom Observations (30 min in class) = 2 hours • Donations with receipt(please refer to donation list. CT
Parent Letter • A letter from the principal is sent home on the last Thursday of the month. • Please make sure your child brings it home and you read it carefully. • Sign the bottom tear off and have your student return it to their Advisory Teacher for Parent Hours. CT
Parent meetings • The administration meets with parents the first Wednesday (5pm) and the first Friday of each month (9am). • Parents should attend one of these meetings each month (2 parent hours). • The first meetings of the year are Wednesday Sept. 4th (5pm) and Friday Sept. 6th (9am) CT
ARC • Mr. Cortez, Coordinator • Applications available after presentation
Lunch Applications Completing a full application tonight • $5.00 Voucher to be applied toward • PURCHASE OF A NEW POLO OR SWEATHSHIRT OR • PURCHASE OF SCHOOL SUPPLY PACK • 2 hours Credit for Parent Hours *Vouchers are only valid until the Monday August 12th * CT