s tudent o rientation mrs. t. mcbride – principal mr. t. brittenum– assistant principal
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STUDENT ORIENTATION
Mrs. T. McBride – PrincipalMr. T. Brittenum– Assistant Principal
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We will engage you in :
develop your skills in reading, writing and mathematical
computation. help you read with comprehension
write for a variety of purposesperform mathematic computations
at high levels of proficiency.
So YOU will depart A. Maceo Walker Middle School with the
necessary knowledge and skills to be successful high school students
and lifelong learners.
School Wide Behavior Expectations
UNIFORM POLICY
WHITE polo, oxford and button down shirts are fine.
Any t-shirt worn underneath must be WHITE. All uniform shirts/blouses must be TUCKED at
all times. Sleeveless tops are not acceptable.
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
UNIFORM POLICY
Full length dress pants, boot cut/straight-legged, cargo pants, capri pants, cropped pants
KNEE – LENGTH walking shorts are acceptable. Skirts and jumpers must be worn at the knee
or longer. Jeans or any type of DENIM, tight fitting or baggy
pants are NOT acceptable. Pants MUST be fitted at the waist and BELTS
worn everyday!!!!! Belt colors must be NAVY, WHITE, BLACK OR
BROWN. Colored belts are confiscated.
UNIFORM POLICY
• House shoes/slippers are NOT acceptable
• Outerwear cannot be worn in the building
• Jackets and sweaters worn inside the building must be the following colors: white, khaki, black or navy blue
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
SCHOOL HOURS School hours are 8:15
am – 3:15 pm The building does NOT
OPEN till 7:45am FREE Breakfast is served
every morning from 7:45 am – 8:15 am.
All students must be off campus by 3:30 pm unless staying for an activity with a teacher.
ARRIVING AT SCHOOL Line up in a straight line outside the
school Enter and go to the cafeteria if eating
breakfast or the auditorium if not Sit quietly in the auditorium and
prepare your mind for the day Follow the directions of the cafeteria
monitors You will be released from the auditorium
and cafeteria in a straight line You have five (5) minutes to report to
your lockers and get to homeroom
CLASS EXPECTATIONS Be prepared Sit down and be quiet Do ALL of your work and follow the directions
of the teacher at all times Try your best!!!
ABSENCES
In order to get good grades and learn something, you must be at
school EVERYDAY!!!The only absences that will be excused are:
IllnessDeath/serious illness in immediate familyRequired court appearanceReligious holiday/event
If you are absent – BRING A NOTE!!
LOCKERS
Keep your books and belongings safe in your locker.
The lockers belong to the school and may be opened by authorized personnel (i.e., principal, assistant, etc.) at any time.
Students can enter their lockers at these times ONLY:
Before Homeroom After Lunch At 3:15 pm
FIRE, TORNADO & EARTHQUAKE DRILLS
These drills help us practice what to do in case a real disaster happens.
Therefore, this is NOT the time to play and talk.
Instead, you must be quiet and listen for important directions.
GUIDANCEThe guidance department is to help students with academic or personal problems. The counselor can also help students make career choices. Let your teacher know if you need to talk with the guidance counselor or you can write a note to her or the principals.
ITEMS YOU SHOULDN’T BRING TO SCHOOL
CD players, radios, video games, baseball caps, cards, games, dice, do-rags, wristbands, headbands and bandanas are all NOT ALLOWED on school grounds.
If they are brought to school, they will be confiscated, labeled and a parent will have to come to the school and pick them up.
CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones are not allowed on school grounds
Before, During, or After School
They will be confiscated if discovered at school.
CHANGING CLASSES No-Bell Schedule Classes move under the direction of the team
captain Only one class should be in the hall standing
in a line in silence, as they wait for the other classes to change
When going to exploratory, the class should remain seated inside their classes until their teacher escorts them to class
You will be picked up from your exploratory classes by your core teachers
Whenever students are in the hall, they should be in a straight line (NO TALKING IN LINE)
LUNCH TIME Walk down from your classes in a straight
line Enter cafeteria and report to lines Follow directions of monitors Once you get your tray, you can NOT get up
out of your sear for any reason Place all trash in the trash can The FLOOR and tables should be CLEAN
before you leave
STUDENT DISCIPLINEYou are responsible for operating like a responsible individual. Memphis City
Schools created policies detailing discipline procedures and the
administration and faculty of A. Maceo Walker Middle School enforces these
policies.
EXPECTATIONMorning
EntryClassroom Hallway Cafeteria Library Restroom Lockers Bus Afternoon
Dismissal
Be Report to designated
area immediately and quietly.
Pay attention.
Follow teacher’s directions.
Allow others to learn.
Walk silently.
Walk in a
straight line.
Walk to the
right.
Follow directions
of cafeteria monitors and staff.
Stand quietly in line and
wait your turn.
Talk to people at your table
only.
Follow all media center rules. Follow
directions of the
librarian.Speak softly.
Wait your turn.Allow others
privacy.Speak softly.
Enter lockers
quickly and quietly at permitted times only.
Spend only a minimal
amount of time at the
locker.Keep your
locker clean.
Follow the directions
of the driver at all times.
Speak softly.Allow
yourself and
others to have a
safe trip home.
Walk out the
building in an orderly fashion. Remain
quiet and follow
directions of hall
monitors.Go directly
home.
Be Arrive dressed in uniform.Arrive on
time.Arrive with materials
needed for the day.
Stay on task.Complete
Assignments.Come
prepared to learn.
Take care of your books
and supplies.
Keep the halls
clean.
Remain seated
once you get your
tray.Leave
your area clean.
Return books on
time.Use
materials and
computers correctly.
Keep the restroom
clean.Flush the toilets.
Put paper towels in the trash
can.Use
materials properly.
Keep lockers neat and orderly.
Keep your locker
combination to yourself.Close your
locker completely.Enter your
locker at the designated times only.
Report to the bus on time.
Have your bus pass with you
at all times.
Remain seated.
Get all belongings before you
exit the building.
Uniform free days Classroom/ Team Incentives Participation on Athletic teams Attendance to special programs
at a discounted rate or FREETalent showsGamesPep RalliesSchool DancesField Trips
A GREAT, PEACEFUL, LOVING SCHOOL!!!
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
Fighting – Classroom Disruption – Vandalism – Assault – Possession of Weapons (real or fake),
Narcotics, Alcohol, and Drugs – Stealing – Truancy – Insubordination – Sexual Harassment – Sexual
Activities – Intimidation – Bullying – Profanity (written or verbal) – Skipping or Cutting Class
CONSEQUENCES Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated Consequences for misbehavior range from
Exclusion from special activities/programs/teams
phone calls to parentsMandatory parent conferencesISSOvernight suspensionsHome suspensionExpulsion
Administrators will determine which consequence is appropriate for the displayed behavior.
ZERO TOLERANCE
You will be expelled for one academic school year if you engage in the following actions:Possession of a firearm or explosiveMaking a bomb threatPossession of an illegal drug or unauthorized prescription drugBattery against school personnel or threats or profanity against teachers and administrators
ACADEMICSHONOR ROLL – The Honor Roll is determines from the student’s report card and is set by the Board of Education’s policy.
Middle School HonorsPrincipal’s List – The numerical equivalent of A’s in all courses for a six week period with conduct of E and/or S.Distinguished Honor Roll – Grade point average of 3.6 or above with no grade below 76 with conduct of E and/or S.Honor Roll – Grade point average of at least 3.0 but less than 3.6 with no grade below 76 with conduct of E and/or S.Citizenship Honor – all E’s in conduct.
MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS GRADING POLICY
The grading policy has been changed to
include: •10% Homework •20% Class Participation (does not refer to
student conduct) •20% Class-work/Daily work (refers to a
formative demonstration of the student’s ability and includes projects, reports, presentations)
•50% Assessments (refers to a student’s culminating, independent demonstration of mastery of one or more competencies) Assessments
IMPORTANT CHANGES @ GRADING POLICY
Effective beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, in grade levels where the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program Achievement Test (TCAP/AT) is administered, the second semester averages in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies shall include the score on the corresponding section of the TCAP/AT weighted at 15%.
Each quarter counts 42.5% and the TCAP/AT counts 15%.
THIS MEANS- YOU MUST WORK HARD TO PASS THE TCAP SO YOU CAN PASS TO THE NEXT GRADE
ATHLETICS Students must be passing all of their core
classes in order to participate in extracurricular activities.
Students who do not maintain an average of 75 or better will be required to attend after school tutoring.
Rigor, Relevance, Relationships