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Sandusky Middle School

Sandusky Middle School. 6 th grade Open House March 21, 2013. Welcome to SMS. Linda Wohl-Principal Marie Prieto- Assistant Principal Kathy Capucini-Counselor. Our Mission.

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Sandusky Middle School

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  1. Sandusky Middle School 6th grade Open House March 21, 2013

  2. Welcome to SMS Linda Wohl-Principal Marie Prieto- Assistant Principal Kathy Capucini-Counselor

  3. Our Mission We, the students and staff of Sandusky Middle School, will work together to create a positive and safe school climate, which enables everyone to achieve their social and academic potential.

  4. Immunizations Tdap – Required for ALL 7th graders Erie County Health Department Outreach Clinics – Watch for upcoming dates and times on our webpage. If you have an appointment scheduled, bring documentation to the nurse. Once your child receives his/her immunization, please provide written documentation to your child’s school nurse.

  5. Four Teams 7th Grade Teams Mantis and Raptor 8th Grade Teams Gatekeeper and Maverick Two teams per grade level.

  6. New School Day Hours Student Hours: 8:20 - 3:06 Doors Open: 8:00 Tardy Bell: 8:24 All Busses, Car transports, and Walkers will enter the High School Cafeteria door at the back (south east) end of the High School building. At dismissal, walkers will exit the SMS front (south) main entrance. Busses will pick students up at the SMS front (south) entranceand will exit Perkins Avenue. Parents will enter the high school parking lot from the Hayes Avenue entrance and pick students up at the SMS back (north) entrance. All cars must exit Perkins Avenue.

  7. SMS Bell Schedule Start time 8:20 1st Period 8:24 – 9:14 2nd Period 9:17 – 10:08 3rd Period 10:11 – 11:01 Why do we have 4 extra min? 4th Period 11:07 – 11:57 4A Lunch A 11:01 – 11:31 (7th Graders) Class 11:34 – 12:27 4B Lunch B 11:31 – 12:01 Class 11:01 – 11:31/12:01 -12:27 5th Period 12:30 – 1:20 6th Period 1:23 – 2:14 7th Period 2:17 – 3:06 Dismissal 3:06

  8. Breakfast & Lunch 7th grade 8:00-8:15 11:00 – 11:30 8th grade 8:00-8:15 11:30 – 12:00 Prices: Breakfast $1.50 Reduced $.30 Lunch $2.60 Reduced $.40 Milk $.55 Soft drinks or candy are not permitted as part of a packed lunch

  9. Academic Coursework • 7 - 50 minute class periods • 4 - Core subjects: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies • 1 - Rotation Class per nine weeks: Art, Computer, Health, and Reading • 1 - 21st Century Skills Class • 1 – S.L.C. Class (Social skills, Life skills, Character education)

  10. Course Levels 7th and 8th Grade Regular English, Math, Science, Social Studies Honors English, Math, Science, Social Studies 8th Grade Only Algebra - Advanced Placement Class for High School credit

  11. Honor Class Criteria Sixth grade teacher makes the recommendation based on the following past performances: OAA Scores Benchmarks Short-cycle Assessments Grades Classes are accelerated and project based. Students must be self motivated and responsible.

  12. Planners Used as hall passes Useful for writing down home work assignments. Helps students remember when projects are due and tests are scheduled. Aids parents in reinforcing good study habits.

  13. Attendance It is important to be in attendance every day Call School before 8:30 at 419-984-1180 Absent students must return with a signed note stating absence or the absence will be recorded as unexcused Doctor’s note; ER note are acceptable If attendance becomes excessive, students may be required to bring in a doctors excuse or may be referred to the court

  14. Tardies Homeroom Tardies: 5 tardies = administrative detention 10 tardies = extended detention and letter home 15+ = Saturday School Notification to Juvenile Court Attendance Officer Classroom Tardies: 10 minutes or less is an administrative detention Any class tardy exceeding 10 minutes will be considered class truancy and the consequence will be a Saturday School.

  15. Dress Code Policy Student Handbook page 6 Pant/Shorts/Capris - Tan or Navy (solid) worn with a belt Shirts - White or Navy (solid) tucked in Underneath shirts White, Navy, Grey, or Black Sweatshirts – White, Navy, Grey no hoods, no logos Sweaters – White, Navy, Grey (solid)

  16. Dress Code Policy ID’s must be worn daily First ID with a red lanyard is free Second ID is $5.00 Red Lanyard is $3.00 These ID’s serve as a lunch card, library card and Middle School Student ID

  17. Electronics We are an electronics free facility All electronics must be turned off and put into the locker Any student with an electronic device on their person must place it in a plastic baggie marked with their full name and date. The staff member will turn it into the office for safe keeping Students may pick up the device after school. After the second offense, parent/guardian will be required to pick up the device

  18. Locks & Lockers School issued locks only Lost lock fine $5.00 Sharing of lockers is not permitted Lockers need to be locked at all times Keep combination private Lockers belong to the district Lockers can be searched by administrators at all times

  19. Discipline Team Detention 3:10 - 3:30 Detention 3:10 - 3:40 Thursday Extended Detention 3:10 - 4:40 Saturday School 8:00 - 11:30 Emergency Removal B.I.A. Out of School Suspension *Subject to modification due to new scheduling

  20. Sports FallWinterSpring Football Basketball Track Cross Country Wrestling Girls Volleyball Swimming

  21. Activities-Clubs-Competitions Student Council Smart Girls Peer Mediation Academic Challenge SWAG Gentlemen's Club A-Team

  22. Middle School life means… Math p. 9 Science – project due Mon. English – Test Friday More movement than grade school Different schedules More freedom & independence Less certainty about oneself The need for organizational skills The need for time management

  23. Important Phone numbers • Mrs. Wohl (Principal) 419-984-1181 • Mrs. Prieto (Asst. Principal) 419-984-2186 • Mrs. Moorer (Secretary) 419-984-1180 • Mrs. O’Rork (Secretary) 419-984-1182 • Mrs. Capucini (Counselor) 419-984-1187 • Mr. Poeschl (SMS Athletic Dir.) 419-984-1719

  24. Middle School Orientation **Very Important** Middle School Orientation will be in August Look for upcoming information in the Fall

  25. Thank you for coming! Please visit our middle school classrooms upstairs Be sure to sign your child up for fall sports at the sports table Stop by the Band, Choir, & Orchestra table Information on Immunizations will be in the office Visit the ‘Student Life’ open house in the High School Cafeteria from 6:00 - 7:30

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