New Student

OrientationMay 2017

Welcome to J. R. Gerritts Middle School

What does Learning, Leadership & Laughter look like at JRG?

J. R. Gerritts Middle School Staff

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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

Teams at J. R. Gerritts

Swampies Lagoons

Everglades Bayous

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

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.

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

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.

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

LEADERSHIP◆ Four Community Values ◆

RESPECT

HONESTY

RESPONSIBILITY

KINDNESS

• 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

• 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

LAUGHTERGator Olympics, Spirit Stick

ROCKS, and more!

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)

ROCKSRecognizing Our Committed KidS

Lead by Example

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

Parents: Remember, you are still THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON

in your child’s life.

Don’t Wait…Communicate!

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.