Welcome Parents!

1. Welcome Parents!

2. Characteristics of AMSN Students Staff

3. ********** AMSN Floor Plan

4. Indiana’s first certified middle schoolConstructed from many recycled productsConserves energy and waterSaves money LEED CERTIFIED

5. High Expectations Academics Honor Roll • High Honor Roll – All “A”  • Honor Roll – All “A & B” • 46% of 7th graders 3rd quarter Homework

6. FOUR STAR SCHOOL • Top 25% of all schools in the combined passing percentages for English/LA and Math for each grade level. • Top 25% of all schools for percentage of students passing both portions of ISTEP+.  A school must be in the top 25th percentile for each grade level. • Only approximately 10% of schools receive this designation

7. Guidance and Counseling Department • Counselors: Mrs. Ornelas Mrs. West • Secretary: Mrs. Phillips • Nurse: Mrs. Murphy

8. School Hours 7:30-2:30pm

9. D Daily Schedule • 1st period 7:30-8:34 • 2nd period 8:38-9:22 • 3rd period 9:26-10:10 • 4th period 10:14-10:58 • 5th period 11:02-12:53 Lunch and Flex w/5th period • 6th period 12:57-1:40 • 7th period 1:44-2:30

10. Teaming • Each team consists of 4 teachers…Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies • Supply lists will be supplied for each team on Textbook Rental Day.

11. Things to Remember: • Plan to attend Textbook Rental Day on July 22ndfrom 7:00 am-7:00 pm. • Practice walking your schedule and opening your locker BEFORE the start of school • Remember your bus number!

12. Attendance • Good attendance is very important for academic success!

13. Behavior High Expectations

14. Dress Code • What not to wear? Pajamas RippedJeans Hats Slippers Tank tops/ Sleeveless shirts

15. Electronic Devices • Please do not bring electronic devices to school! • E-Readers are permitted with written parent permission and teacher discretion. • Cell phones must be kept turned off during the school day and in lockers! No headphones are permitted. IPODS/MP3 players Cell Phones Video Games

16. Daily Drop Off and Pick Up procedures Drop off and pick up in the front of building Enter the south entrance from Dan Jones Rd. SAFETY FIRST!!!

17. Clubs • FCA • Science Club • Spell Bowl • World Language Club • Green Team • Academic Super Bowl • Student Council • Show Choir • P.A.W.S

18. Athletics at AMSN • Avon Middle School North offers many opportunities for participation in 14 athletic seasons. • Athletic Coordinator: Gus Martin (glmartin@avon-schools.org) • Athletic Secretary: Allison Bourne (albourne@avon-schools.org) • Athletic Webpage: http://www.avon-schools.org/ • Information for Fall sports can be found in the foyer.

19. Athletic Teams at AMS North

20. Athletics-What is Needed to Participate?

21. Athletics-What is Needed to Participate?

22. Athletics-What is Needed to Participate?

23. Athletic Eligibility Guidelines • Student-Athlete! • Grades are important! Students must pass all classes. • Athletes must be present in school for at least 4 of the 7 class periods to be eligible for participation in practice or any contest. • Discipline is tracked. • No more than one major discipline or eight total disciplinary referrals. (A major referral is one that results in a Saturday School or Suspension).

24. Important Athletic Dates Looking Ahead….. • May 15, 2014- Athletic Physical Night, 6:00-7:30 • At Avon Middle School South • $20 Athletic Physical • Hendricks Regional Health • Athletic Physicals must be completed annually after April 1, 2014 • July 28, 2014- Football Equipment Handout • 8th Grade- 4:00 PM • 7th Grade- 4:40 PM • August 4, 2014- First Day of Fall Practices

25. Textbook Rental Day July 22, 2014 ***Student pictures will be taken****

26. First Day of School Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Full Day

27. Back to School Night for Parents August 5, 2014 At 6:30pm NIGHT