Sandusky Middle School

6th grade Open HouseMarch 21, 2013

Welcome to SMS

Linda Wohl-Principal Marie Prieto- Assistant Principal Kathy Capucini-Counselor

Our Mission We, the students and staff of Sandusky

Middle School, will work together to create a positive and safe school climate, which enables everyone to achieve their social and academic potential.

Immunizations Tdap – Required for ALL 7th graders Erie County Health Department Outreach

Clinics – Watch for upcoming dates and times on our webpage.

If you have an appointment scheduled, bring documentation to the nurse.

Once your child receives his/her immunization, please provide written documentation to your child’s school nurse.

Four Teams

7th Grade TeamsMantis and Raptor

8th Grade TeamsGatekeeper and Maverick

Two teams per grade level.

New School Day Hours Student Hours: 8:20 - 3:06 Doors Open: 8:00 Tardy Bell: 8:24

All Busses, Car transports, and Walkers will enter the High School Cafeteria door at the back (south east) end of the High School building.

At dismissal, walkers will exit the SMS front (south) main entrance.

Busses will pick students up at the SMS front (south) entrance and will exit Perkins Avenue.

Parents will enter the high school parking lot from the Hayes Avenue entrance and pick students up at the SMS back (north) entrance. All cars must exit Perkins Avenue.

SMS Bell ScheduleStart time 8:201st Period 8:24 – 9:14 2nd Period 9:17 – 10:083rd Period 10:11 – 11:01 Why do we have 4 extra min?4th Period 11:07 – 11:57

4A Lunch A 11:01 – 11:31 (7th Graders)Class 11:34 – 12:27

4B Lunch B 11:31 – 12:01Class 11:01 – 11:31/12:01 -12:27

5th Period 12:30 – 1:206th Period 1:23 – 2:147th Period 2:17 – 3:06Dismissal 3:06

Breakfast & Lunch

7th grade 8:00-8:15 11:00 – 11:30 8th grade 8:00-8:15 11:30 – 12:00 Prices: Breakfast $1.50

Reduced $.30Lunch $2.60 Reduced

$.40Milk $.55

Soft drinks or candy are not permitted as part of a packed lunch

Academic Coursework 7 - 50 minute class periods 4 - Core subjects: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies 1 - Rotation Class per nine weeks: Art, Computer, Health, and Reading 1 - 21st Century Skills Class 1 – S.L.C. Class (Social skills, Life skills, Character education)

Course Levels 7th and 8th Grade Regular English, Math, Science, Social

Studies Honors English, Math, Science, Social

Studies

8th Grade Only Algebra - Advanced Placement Class for High School credit

Honor Class Criteria Sixth grade teacher makes the

recommendation based on the following past performances:

OAA Scores Benchmarks Short-cycle Assessments Grades Classes are accelerated and project based.

Students must be self motivated and responsible.

Planners

Used as hall passes Useful for writing down home work

assignments. Helps students remember when

projects are due and tests are scheduled.

Aids parents in reinforcing good study habits.

Attendance

It is important to be in attendance every day Call School before 8:30 at 419-984-1180 Absent students must return with a signed

note stating absence or the absence will be recorded as unexcused

Doctor’s note; ER note are acceptable If attendance becomes excessive, students

may be required to bring in a doctors excuse or may be referred to the court

Tardies Homeroom Tardies: 5 tardies = administrative detention 10 tardies = extended detention and letter home 15+ = Saturday School Notification to Juvenile Court Attendance Officer

Classroom Tardies: 10 minutes or less is an administrative detention Any class tardy exceeding 10 minutes will be

considered class truancy and the consequence will be a Saturday School.

Dress Code Policy Student Handbook page 6 Pant/Shorts/Capris - Tan or Navy (solid)

worn with a belt Shirts - White or Navy (solid) tucked in Underneath shirts White, Navy, Grey, or

Black Sweatshirts – White, Navy, Grey no hoods, no logos Sweaters – White, Navy, Grey (solid)

Dress Code Policy

ID’s must be worn daily First ID with a red lanyard is free Second ID is $5.00 Red Lanyard is $3.00

These ID’s serve as a lunch card, library card and Middle School Student ID

Electronics We are an electronics free facility All electronics must be turned off and put into the

locker Any student with an electronic device on their person

must place it in a plastic baggie marked with their full name and date. The staff member will turn it into the office for safe keeping

Students may pick up the device after school. After the second offense, parent/guardian will be

required to pick up the device

Locks & Lockers School issued locks only Lost lock fine $5.00 Sharing of lockers is not permitted Lockers need to be locked at all times Keep combination private Lockers belong to the district Lockers can be searched by

administrators at all times

Discipline Team Detention 3:10 - 3:30 Detention 3:10 - 3:40 Thursday Extended Detention 3:10 - 4:40 Saturday School 8:00 - 11:30 Emergency Removal B.I.A. Out of School Suspension

*Subject to modification due to new scheduling

Sports Fall Winter Spring

Football Basketball Track Cross Country Wrestling

Girls Volleyball Swimming

Activities-Clubs-Competitions Student Council Smart Girls Peer Mediation Academic Challenge SWAG Gentlemen's Club A-Team

Middle School life means… More movement than grade school Different schedules More freedom & independence Less certainty about oneself The need for organizational skills The need for time management

Math p. 9 Science – project due Mon.English – Test Friday

Important Phone numbers

Mrs. Wohl (Principal) 419-984-1181 Mrs. Prieto (Asst. Principal) 419-984-2186 Mrs. Moorer (Secretary) 419-984-1180 Mrs. O’Rork (Secretary) 419-984-1182 Mrs. Capucini (Counselor) 419-984-1187 Mr. Poeschl (SMS Athletic Dir.) 419-984-1719

Middle School Orientation**Very Important**

Middle School Orientation will be in August

Look for upcoming information in the Fall

Thank you for coming! Please visit our middle school

classrooms upstairs Be sure to sign your child up for fall

sports at the sports table Stop by the Band, Choir, & Orchestra

table Information on Immunizations will be

in the office Visit the ‘Student Life’ open house in

the High School Cafeteria from 6:00 - 7:30