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Preparing for a smooth transition. Middle School: the 411 on next year. Band. Program Overview—Mr. Williams. The Big Picture. Increased Workload More Responsibility PowerSchool Changing Classes Lockers. Responsibility. Students must come to class prepared!
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Preparing for a smooth transition Middle School:the 411 on next year
Band Program Overview—Mr. Williams
The Big Picture • Increased Workload • More Responsibility • PowerSchool • Changing Classes • Lockers
Responsibility • Students must come to class prepared! • Students are expected to bring all required materials: • pencil • paper • book • homework • Be on time! • 5 minutes between classes
Communication Students are expected to communicate between school and home. Agenda Mate • Use to record assignments • Messages to and from teachers PowerSchool • Students and parents can check grades
Schedule Mon-Thurs Schedule 7:15-8:40 1st block 8:45-10:10 2ndblock 10:15-12:15 3rd block LUNCH 11:20-11:45 12:20-12:45 Advisory 12:50-2:15 4thblock Friday Schedule 7:15-7:55 A1 block 8:00-8:40 A2 block 8:45-9:25 A3 block 9:30-10:10 A4 block 10:15-11:15 B1 block 11:20-11:45 Lunch 11:50-12:45 B2 block 12:50-1:30 B3 block 1:35-2:15 B4 block
Homework • Students will have homework every night. Assignments are to be written in each student’s AgendaMate each day. • Missing work policy: • 1 day late = 10% off • 2 days late = 20% off • 3 days late = 30% off • 4 days late = 40% off • 5 days late = 50% off NO work accepted after 5 days (students receive a 0) • When a student returns to school after an absence they have 5 days to make up the work for full credit, then the missing work policy applies.
Supply Lists • School Supplies • Summer Reading List
Technology PowerSchool http://powerschool.hcde.org • Username and Password • Attendance • Daily and quarterly grades • Parents please check PowerSchool to stay informed about how your child is doing in each class. School Website www.salecreekmiddlehigh.com
Lockers • They will get a locker after about 3 weeks. • They will have a lock from the school. • There will be a “Locker Day” for students to practice with the lock and decorate the lockers.
Sports • Must have physical form before you can tryout • Fall sports • Softball • Football • Cross Country
Miscellaneous Rules • Dress Code • Cell Phone Policy • Pick-up/Drop-off Places • Drop off beginning at 6:45. • Students must be picked up no later than 2:40.
Questions? Let’s Have a Great Year!