MacArthur Middle School 2019-2020

1. MacArthur Middle School 2019-2020 Parent and Community Meetings August 13, 5:30-7:00 PM @ Meade Heights August 15, 5:30-7pm @ MacArthur Middle August 21, 5-7pm @ Seven Oaks August 22, 5-7pm @ Hebron-Harmon

2. Agenda • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Kids at Hope • AVID • Code of Conduct • 2019-2020 School Policies • Grading • Uniform • Cell Phone • Tardy • Daily Schedule • Eagle Hours • Academic Intervention • Incentive • IB Scholar Certification • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

3. School Leadership AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certification • Who we are • Upcoming Events • PTSA • Question & Answers

4. Principal Eugene H. Whiting Jr. 6th Grade Assistant Principal Tabatha Camacho 7th Grade Assistant Principal Beth Dudeck 8th Grade Assistant Principal Shanay Wheeler Interdisciplinary Team Leaders Alex Lanham (6th) Heather Bois (6th) Selene Hurley (6th) Kelly Jones (6th) Emma Graybill (7th) Destinee Jones (7th) Adrianne Bruner (7th) Elise Hunter (8th) Phillip Speake (8th) Beatrice Sainvil (8th) Student Support Angela Will (Social Worker) Renee McLaughlin (PPW) Caitlin Presley(School Psychologist) Seth Musselman(Alt One) School Counselors Danielle Weiss (DC) Augustus Dickens (6th) Crystal Bassingthwaite(7th) Reba Miller (8th) Instructional Leadership Shalini Bhalla (School Performance Coach) Vanessa Facer (IB MYP Coordinator) Colleen Maciolek (Right Start Advisor) Wanda George McBride (Right Start Advisor) Stephanie Tuckfield (Science DC) Christina Howard (Math DC) Donika Williams (Language & Literature DC) Laura Crowhurst (Individuals & Societies DC) Julia Abal (Language Acquisition DC) Alison Seifarth(Special Education DC) Chris Schrader (Essentials DC)

5. IB MYP AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certification • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

6. We have three years to make an impact: what do we want for our students when they leave our doors?

7. MacArthur Middle School is an authorized IB World School Top 3 Things to know about IB • ALL MacArthur Students are IB Students! • IB is NOT a class. • IB is the type of school, MYP refers to the grade level • IB = International Baccalaureate • MYP = Middle Years Programme (grades 6-10)

8. The IB: Building a better world through education Empowering students to create a better, more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. ●Learner Profile ●Approaches to Learning ●Think critically and challenge assumptions ●Take responsible action ●Consider perspectives through local and global contexts • Broad, balanced education • Significant content that meets rigorous international standards

9. Interdisciplinary Connections Global & Local Perspectives Concepts PBIS Student Outcomes: LP, ATLS, Growth MS, Hope Content Contexts Methodology: effective approaches to teaching & learning AVID Strategies Inquiry & Action Authentic Learning Experiences Kids At Hope

10. School Initiatives AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certification • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

11. Kids at Hope AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certification • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

12. No Exceptions! At MacArthur Middle School we are Treasure Hunters. We are committed to search for all the talents, skills and intelligence that exist in all children and youth. We believe that all children are capable of success... NO EXCEPTIONS!

13. AVID AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certification • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

14. Advancement Via Individual Determination We are SO lucky to have an AVID program at MacArthur! Regardless of their life circumstances, AVID students overcome obstacles and achieve success. They graduate and attend college at higher rates, but more importantly, they can think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them.

15. PBIS AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certificate • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

16. Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports What is PBIS? • Implementation framework for maximizing the selection and use of evidence-based prevention and intervention practices along a multi-tiered continuum that supports the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral competence of all students. How will you see it implemented at MacArthur? • IB Bucks • IB Scholar Certification • Student Incentive Activities • In-class reward systems • LOTS of student praise! • LOTS of student support!

17. Code of Conduct AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certificate • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

24. 2019-2020 School Policies AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certification • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

25. How will our students be graded? • Grades are given to middle school students to document progress toward and mastery of course content, skills, and standards. Teachers shall use points to evaluate individual assignments. • In core subjects (English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and World and Classical Languages), students shall take a quarterly assessment. These assessments are aligned to course standards and are used to monitor student progress. For students in grades 6 and 7, the score on the quarterly assessment counts as 5% of the quarter grade and for students in grade 8, the score on the quarterly assessment counts as 10% of the quarter grade. • All assignments shall have a due date. Assignments submitted after the due date shall be penalized on a sliding scale basis, as described in the syllabus or course outline, and determined by the course content team in advance.

26. How will my child be graded?

27. How will my child be graded? • Students shall have one additional opportunity to improve their scores on each of at least three (3) but no more than five (5) of the total graded qualifying assessments, activities, or assignments which demonstrate knowledge of course content, skills, and standards and count toward a student’s marking period grade. • GFE • Good Faith Effort=50% • NHI • Not Handed In=40%

28. How will my child be graded? • Anne Arundel County Public Schools offers an easy-to-use secure website that allows parents/legal guardians in grades 1 – 12 to engage in their child’s academic success. ParentCONNECTxp supplements, not replaces, existing tools that currently support communication between you, your child’s teacher(s) and the school. • It is the expectation that Teachers are updating grades weekly.

29. 2019-2020 Uniform Policy Pants/Shorts- Khaki tan pants, Capri tan pants, tan “joggers” and tanorts must be worn and appropriately secured around the waist. Shorts must not be any shorter than mid thigh. Tops- Tops must have collars with buttons (3 or fewer) and be polo style, red for grade 6, navy blue for grade 7, and white for grade 8. Throughout the year building temperatures may fluctuate. It is recommended that students wear layered (any color) shirts underneath their proper uniform colored polos for added comfort. Students may wear MacArthur Middle School spirit tops any day of the week with appropriate uniform bottoms. Other tops may include correct grade level solid colored sweaters or sweatshirts. “Hoodies” are not permitted. Jackets and coats may not be worn in class and must be kept in your locker. If a sweater or sweatshirt is worn, the grade level polo must be underneath with the collar visible. Skirts/Skorts/Jumpers- All must be khaki (tan, not denim) worn properly and securely around the waist and may not be any shorter than mid thigh. Jewelry and Accessories- Necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings are permitted as accessories. Absolutely no bandanas (of any color) or “doo rags” can be worn by students. Any object that can be deemed a distraction to the learning environment is not permitted (this includes slime, fidget spinners, and fidget cubes unless it is written into a students 504 plan or IEP). Book bags- Only “clear” or “mesh” string bags and/or book bags can be worn by students throughout the school day. All other book bags must be stored in the student locker at the beginning of the school day. Please remember- Cell phones are not part of the uniform and MUST be stored away at all times. Unfortunately, if a cell phone is lost or stolen, administration cannot guarantee the phone (or any other electronic device) will be located. *Administration has final say on the appropriateness of how uniforms are worn!

30. 2019-2020 Cell Phone Policy

31. MacArthur IB Scholar Tardy Policy It is very important that all students are in their classes when the bell rings in order to be prepared for learning. If a student is tardy to class, the following progression of discipline will occur: • 1st Warning • 2nd Warning • Lunch Detention • Thursday Detention • 1 day in In School Intervention • 2 days in In School Intervention • Parent Conference • Selected Administrative Response

32. Daily Schedule AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certificate • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

34. IB Scholar AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certificate • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

35. All scholars at MacArthur are IB Learners, all scholars should strive to be IB Scholars! Let’s look at what that means...

36. We want to ensure that all staff, scholars, and parents are aware and practicing schoolwide expectations regarding behavior. Initial areas of focus include: • Hallways and Transitions • Bathroom policy • Entry and Dismissal • Class tardiness • Cafeteria, Library • Passes • Cell Phone Policy • Uniform policy

37. The IB Scholar Program Goals. • Promote and support a safe and orderly environment for all students. • Provide recognition for students meeting/exceeding behavior expectations. • Show students how to be a successful IB learner. • To serve as a symbol of encouragement and motivation. • To serve as a recognizable entry ticket for school-wide activities (such as dances, gym time, cafeteria recess, etc.), and activities in the classroom, team-based, school-wide, PBIS, Kids at HOPE, etc.

38. How to be an IB Scholar. IB scholars know the Learner Profile traits and they exhibit them throughout the school. To become an IB scholar students will: • Study the profile traits through in class lessons. • Study the schoolwide behavior expectations by practicing them. • Demonstrate their knowledge. • Receive their tag.

39. Who We Are AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certificate • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

40. Race African American 55% , White 18%, Hispanic 13%, Multi-raced 8%, Asian Pacific Islander, 4%, American Indian 1%

41. Gender

42. Socio-economic

43. Military Population

44. Upcoming Events AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certificate • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

45. Mark Your Calendar... We look forward to partnering with you this school year! 8/28: New Student Orientation 6-8 PM 9/3: 1st day for 6th graders 9/4: 1st day for 7th and 8th graders 9/5: Back to School Night 5-6 PM cookout and 6-8 PM visitation 9/12: Fall pictures

46. Monthly Coffee With The Principal AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certificate • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

47. PTSA AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certificate • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers

48. Are you a member? If you are not already a member of the MacArthur Middle School PTSA now is your time to join! If you want to get involved at the school this is a great opportunity to do so!

49. To stay up to date, connect with MacArthur...

50. Questions and Answers AGENDA • School Leadership • IB MYP • School Initiatives • Code of Conduct • School Policies • Daily Schedule • SOAR Certificate • Who we are • Upcoming Events • Coffee with the Principal • PTSA • Question & Answers