Paul Revere Charter Middle School Mathematics, Science & Technology Magnet

1. Paul Revere Charter Middle SchoolMathematics, Science & Technology Magnet

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3. Administrative Team Principal…….Fern Somoza Assistant Principal…….Tom Iannucci Assistant Principal…..Peter Hastings Assistant Principal…Benjamin Meritt Assistant Principal A.P.S.C.S…..Brett Shibata Angel Honda…..Magnet Coordinator

4. Important Places Health Office Main Office

5. Important Places Student Services Attendance Counseling Magnet Office

6. Classroom instructional time can not be disrupted to take forgotten items to a student.  Parents are not allowed to take forgotten items to the classrooms.  Forgotten items such as: Lunches PE Clothes Homework, etc. may be dropped off at the Main Office where they will be held for the student to pick them up during Nutrition or Lunch.      Students will NOT be summoned out of their classrooms to pickup these items.  When a student discovers that an item has been forgotten at home, he or she should go to the Main Office to see if the item has been dropped off, or they may use the phone in the Main Office to call home and arrange for the item to be dropped off.  FORGOTTEN ITEMS

7. Transportation • LAUSD School Buses • Assigned by the Office of Integration, limited seating (PWT, PSC, MAGNET, OTS) • Public Transportation Metro Buses • Permit available in Attendance Office • Stickers purchased at Ralphs Blue Buses • Santa Monica City Buses • Carpools • Arranged by parents

8. Bus Behavior • Bus behavior is the responsibility of all students who ride buses to and from Paul Revere Charter Middle School. • Students who ride the District buses and their parents will sign a contract that explains the transportation rules and discipline. • Any misbehavior or violation of bus rules will result in suspension from the bus or school.

9. Bell schedule • MWF – 3:02 • Tues/Thurs – 2:02 • Professional Development (PD) – 1:32 • Minimum Day – 12:26

10. School Dress CodeStudents’ clothing should be casual and comfortable for the purposes of health andwarmth. It is always appropriate for students to present themselves well by dressingin an attractive and appropriate manner. Clothing that distracts from the instructionalprocess and/or is unsafe, is prohibited. 8. No spaghetti strap or strapless tops. 9. Hoods may be worn outside to protect from inclement weather only. 10. No sunglasses unless prescribed by a physician. 11. No undergarments should be visible at any time. 12. No pajamas or blankets may be worn. Students who are inappropriately dressed, with problems that are unable to be resolved by the classroom teacher, may be sent to the Dean’s Office to be issued “loaner” clothing. Parents of students whose attire is unable to be brought into compliance by the Dean’s Office staff will be asked to bring any necessary clothing to their child. Prohibited clothing or styles include: 1. No “sag” or oversized pants (pants that will not stay up without a belt), or extra long belts that hang down. 2. Shorts and skirts must be appropriately sized (Use “Fingertips Rule” as guideline). 3. Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times for safety. slippers are not permitted. 4. Unsafe piercings of any kind are prohibited. 5. No items that show affiliation to either gangs or crews may be worn at anytime. 6. Only Paul Revere, solid white, solid green or solid black hats may be worn on campus. Beanie caps may be worn at temperatures of 55 degrees or lower only, but must also be solid green, white or black. No hats or beanie caps may be worn inside of school buildings. 7. No items may be worn that communicate profane or obscene messages, or promote the use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco.

11. The first day of school Drop off your child in the circular driveway in front of the main office OR Drop off along the west driveway. Enter from Allenford Avenue and exit out the Mandeville Canyon exit. DO NOT PARK, GET OUT OF YOUR CAR, BLOCK BUSES OR OTHER VEHICLES FROM PROCEEDING UP THE DRIVEWAY. THIS IS A ONE WAY DRIVEWAY. NO PARKING AT ALL BETWEEN 7:30-8:15 AM Find a parking space on one of the side streets and cometo the patio area in the circular driveway for a new parent coffee.

13. Driving on the campus Front Horseshoe Entrance- West gate only • One Way Only • Gate closes at 7:55am • Gate opens 15 minutes after the end of school. • Driving speed on campus is 8 MPH

14. Lockers • Hall Lockers • Given out in Homeroom classes • Memorize your combination • PE Lockers • Given out during PE classes

15. What to do when you are absent Absent or Tardy or or Leaving early from school? Report to the Attendance Office • Absences may be excused by: • A note from a doctor is REQUIRED if absent more than 5 days • (not a parent written note) • If Leaving Early from School • Parent pick up in the Attendance Office • Students will ONLY be released to adults listed on emergency card or in the student database. • It is preferred that students/parents go to the Attendance Office BEFORE school if you know that you will be leaving early

16. PRIDE / PTSA“Be an important part of your child’s middle school experience –volunteer” Forms: Available at the “Meet & Greet” on Orientation Day or contact PRIDE/PTSA through email • Volunteer Opportunities Sign-up • E-mail Blast • Carpool Roster E-Mail Contact for PRIDE/PTSA: • Katy Anastasi – klanastasi@yahoo.com 1st PRIDE/PTSA Meeting: • Coffee with the Principal • Wednesday, September 22, 2010 • 8:30 am in Town Hall

17. Volunteers Contact Ms. Angel Honda to register as a volunteer on campus. Schedules will be posted in the Main Office. Volunteers are needed for: • Nutrition & Lunch supervision Volunteers working on the campus all day must have current results from a TB test

18. SUMMER POSTCARDS 6th - Should be received by Friday afternoon look for a 2-letter code (ex. RR OC) CHARTER STUDENTS: Auditorium MAGNET STUDENTS: Town Hall 7th & 8th – Should be received by Friday afternoon look for room number (ex. RR L1)

19. GOT QUESTIONS FOR THE COUNSELORS? Write the Counselors a note the first TWO WEEKS of school and place it in their MAIN OFFICE MAILBOXES THANKS!

20. REVERE COUNSELORS 6th Grade – Ms. Kobashi 7th Grade – Ms. Carter 8th Grade – Mr. Graham Questions? Leave them a note in their Main Office Mail Box

21. Sixth Grade Program • Homeroom/Periods One and Two – Teacher One • English • History • Periods Three and Four – Teacher Two • Math • Science • Periods Five and Six • Elective Wheel or Music Program • Physical Education

22. Report Cards

23. Progress Reports & Report Cards Fall Semester (Sept 13 – Feb 11) • 5-week PROGRESS REPORT • 10-week PROGRESS REPORT • 15-week PROGRESS REPORT • 20-week FINAL FALL REPORT CARD. Spring Semester (Feb 14 – June 24) • 5-week PROGRESS REPORT • 10-week PROGRESS REPORT • 15-week PROGRESS REPORT • 20-week FINAL SPRING REPORT CARD.

24. 7th & 8th Grade Classes • PE – periods 1-4 • Academic Classes – Any period • Elective Class – Any period

25. Places of Interest Auditorium The Quad The Pond Student Store Library

26. Places of Interest Town Hall Cafeteria and Lunch Area X-Building

27. The Farm

28. Outdoor Classroom and Garden

29. Lunch Clubs Mini Aca Deca, Ping Pong, Jump rope (Double Dutch) Korean, Screen Writing, Science Fiction, Sports, Environmental, Dance/Cheerleading, Best Buddies, Hebrew, and Engineering

30. Physical Education Gym Gym Clothes Obstacle Course Locker Room

31. Music Classes Instrumental Music 6th grade music elective Choral Music

32. Revere Students

33. Revere Students

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35. Information for P.E.P. P.E.P Session #1 – starts October 4 – November 19 You can register now at www.reverepep.org Call the P.E.P. hotline at (310) 358-5008 or email info@reverepep.org

36. Personal Enrichment Program (PEP) • There are three 8-10 week sessions of P.E.P. each school year.  Different sports and new classes are offered for each session

37. Thank you for joining us today.

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