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New Student
OrientationMay 2017
Welcome to J. R. Gerritts Middle School
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What does Learning, Leadership & Laughter look like at JRG?
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J. R. Gerritts Middle School Staff
Update with staff picture
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Core, Academy & Resource Teachers
Resource Teachers
World Languages
Pupil Services
ArtMusic
ComputersHealth / Phy. Ed.
Tech Ed
Core Teachers:Science
MathSocial StudiesLanguage Arts
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Teams at J. R. Gerritts
Swampies Lagoons
Everglades Bayous
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Hour Time Grade 7
TLC 7:30-7:48 AM TLC
1 7:51-8:31 AM CORE
2 8:34-9:14 AM CORE
3 9:17-9:57 AM CORE
4 10:00-10:40 AM CORE
5 10:43-11:23 AM ACADEMY
6 11:26-12:06 PM LUNCH
7 12:09-12:49 PM CORE
8 12:52-1:32 PM CORE
9 1:35-2:15 PM ACADEMY
10 2:18-2:58 PM ACADEMY
LEARNING
Core Academic Classes83 Minutes
Academy Classes40 Minutes
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LEARNING AND GRADING AT GERRITTS
Content /Academic Grade
Career and Life Skills
This grade measures what each student knows or is able to do in relationship to the academic content taught in the class.
Grades are reported out as letter grades (A, B-, C+, etc.)
Up to 10% of a student’s grade reflects their performance on the Career and Life Skills of respect, work ethic and participation.
Each academic area will share their system for measuring these skills with parents.
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LEARNING:PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY
• District-assigned Chromebook - Insurance Program Available in August
• Chromebooks distributed in August at Picture and Paperwork Days.
• At JRG, students can take them home.• Student responsibilities:
• Charge them every night• Take good care of them• Bring them to school• Very limited number of loaners available• At beginning of grade 9, students own it
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What Our Students Say…
• My teachers care about me and are available to help me.
• Number one reason for late or missing work:
➔ Procrastination – I put it off for too long and ran out of time.
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Staying OrganizedAll students need to….
Have a system
Check the system
Work the system
● Google Calendar● Google Classroom● Google Keep● Paper Agenda● Infinite Campus
Check in TLCCheck at home
Use the system to stay organized and keep up with assignments.
Use at schoolUse at home
Is my system helping me avoid late or missing work?
Adjust as needed.
Check in TLCCheck at home
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LEADERSHIP◆ Four Community Values ◆
RESPECT
HONESTY
RESPONSIBILITY
KINDNESS
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• Attendance:● Families and school working together● Please call the office first thing in the morning if your child will
be absent. ● Letters sent home
• What to do if you don’t feel well at school:● Go to the main office and check in with the Health Room● Please do not use your cell phone to text your parent.
• Traffic Safety:● Busy morning and after school - be patient, come early if
possible● Drive slowly, be aware of students and other cars.● Follow the posted signs● No cars in South (Stadium) Lot
Things To Know
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• Be Kind• Definition of Bullying &
Mistreatment• We investigate and follow up on all
concerns, but we have to know about them.
• Mistreatment Awareness Week• Safe School Ambassadors
Positive School Environment
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LAUGHTERGator Olympics, Spirit Stick
ROCKS, and more!
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TLCThe Learning Community
•Building Relationships •Camp Nan A Bo Sho – 2 days, one night•The Learning Coach•School & Home Communication
(Monthly Communication & E-Newsletter)
•Academic and Career Planning (ACP)
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ROCKSRecognizing Our Committed KidS
Lead by Example
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Get Involved!J. R. Gerritts offers a
number of co-curricular clubs and activities,
a mini-course experience, and athletics.
Learning, Leadership and Laughter…
Student Council
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Parents: Remember, you are still THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON
in your child’s life.
Don’t Wait…Communicate!
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Thank You For AttendingJRG’s New Student Orientation
For additional information please take an orientation packet and brochures at the door.
Remaining time:
● Tours on own● 7th grade core
classrooms are upstairs
● Brief Q & A (optional)
If you would like a guided tour, see one of our student guides wearing a red t-shrit and nametags.