TMS 7 th Grade Parent night

1. TMS 7th Grade Parent night September 30, 2014

2. Introduction • Administration • Christopher Madden – Principal • Dr. Leslie Newman – Assistant Principal • Bryan Abernethy – Assistant Principal • School Counselors • Dr. Jennifer Toren – 6th and 7th • Tamyra Cowan – 8th

3. Introduction - teachers • Amanda Diggs – Language Arts • Lizette Day – Science • Brandon Wieland – Math • Ingram Nicholson – Social Studies • Stacey Atkins – EC/Math/Language Arts • Stephanie DiNola – Language Arts • Jamie Manor – Science • Mary Doane – Math • Kip Young – Social Studies • Kathy Smith – Language Arts • Annette Donahue – Science • Bardin Murray – Math • Donna Jaeckel – Social Studies

4. TMS 2013-2014 School Data

5. Student growth Included in growth model: All Math and Reading EOG’s 8th grade Science EOG Math I EOC *this means TMS students are making substantially more progress than the state growth standard/state average (the school's index is 2 or greater)

6. pace • Pirate Achievement Coaching & Empowerment • Every other week • 20:1 Student: Teacher Ratio • Goals and Objectives of PACE Program • The Pirate Achievement Coaching and Empowerment program is designed so student achievement is consistently addressed. The period will provide staff members the opportunity to: • Support achievement of all students • Provide mentoring and support for at-risk students • Provide structured progress monitoring • Support PBIS • Support the Pirate Support Team goals (PEPs and Tiers)

7. Dress code

8. Student drop off and pick up

9. TMS Parent information • School day is from 8:30-3:35 • Early release is 12:35 • Students are tardy after 8:30 • If your child arrives after 8:30 you must check them in the front office • No check outs after 3:00 • Please come to the front office with any needs – do not go directly to a teachers classroom • All visitors must have a sticker • Please schedule appointments with teachers