WELCOME TOWELCOME TOBARRINGTON MIDDLEBARRINGTON MIDDLE

SCHOOLSCHOOL5925 Village Center Dr5925 Village Center Dr

657-7266657-7266

http://barrington.mysdhc.orghttp://barrington.mysdhc.org

Amy Rappleyea, PrincipalAmy Rappleyea, PrincipalKisha Douglas, Assistant PrincipalKisha Douglas, Assistant PrincipalTim Mattison, Assistant PrincipalTim Mattison, Assistant Principal

Barrington Middle SchoolBarrington Middle SchoolMission StatementMission Statement

Barrington Middle School will create a collegiate atmosphere and prepare all students to reach their highest potential.

Barrington Middle SchoolBarrington Middle School Vision StatementVision Statement

Barrington Middle School will create a climate of responsibility and exploration as it enables adolescents to demonstrate academic and social growth.

BOLTS – Striking High

B – Be On Time And PreparedWe expect students to take care of restroom and water breaks before entering the classroom.We expect students to be in their required supplies upon entering the classroom. We expect students to record classroom assignments and homework in their planner.We expect students to complete and turn in work.

O – Obey Dress Code And Act AppropriatelyWe expect students to dress for success and adhere to the school district’s dress code.We expect students to act like young adults and respect their classmates’ feeling and personal space.We expect students to set and reach high academic and personal goals.We expect students to walk throughout the campus in an orderly fashion.

L- Leave Gum, Candy, And Personal Items At HomeWe expect students to keep their campus clean by not brining gum or candy.We expect students to use electronics appropriately.

T – Take Responsibility For Your ActionsWe expect students to follow the school and classroom rules at all times.We expect students to be truthful and honest with all staff members.We expect students to accept the consequences for their actions.We expect students to take ownership of their behavior.

S – Show Respect For Yourself, Others, And School PropertyWe expect students to speak to everyone in respectful tones at all times.We expect students to treat others as they want to be treated.We expect students to not horseplay and HAFTY.We expect students to respect he school campus and issued school materials.

Students are programmed based on 2014 FCAT standardized test scores. In June, 2015 FSA scores will be reviewed and adjustments may be made to student schedules at this time.

CURRICULUM PROGRAMMING

Sixth Grade ScheduleSixth Grade Schedule

HomeroomHomeroom 10:0010:00

Language ArtsLanguage Arts 50:0050:00

Reading Reading 50:0050:00

MathMath 50:0050:00

ScienceScience 50:0050:00

World History World History 50:0050:00

CC/WheelCC/Wheel 50:0050:00

Physical EducationPhysical Education 50:0050:00

The CC/Wheel The CC/Wheel The "wheel" is made up of the "spokes" or short The "wheel" is made up of the "spokes" or short

exploratory courses that students rotate through duringexploratory courses that students rotate through during a semester. These introductory courses provide studentsa semester. These introductory courses provide students with the opportunity to explore interests and personal talents. with the opportunity to explore interests and personal talents.

BAND TECHNOLOGY

AGRICULTURE ORCHESTRA

CHORUSART

COMPUTERS

Parent InformationGrade ReportingGrade Reporting

Report Cards are Report Cards are mailed home mailed home approximately approximately three weeks after three weeks after the end of the 9 the end of the 9 weeks. weeks.

Interim Reports Interim Reports

Will be sent Will be sent home halfway home halfway through the 9 through the 9 weeks.weeks.

Teachers will Teachers will update EDSBY update EDSBY every two weeks.every two weeks.

School HoursSchool Hours•School begins School begins at 9:00.at 9:00.•Classes are 50 Classes are 50 minutes in minutes in length.length.•School ends at School ends at 4:154:15•A before and A before and after a school after a school program is program is available for available for students for a students for a weekly fee.weekly fee.•Before school Before school care begins at care begins at 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. •After school After school ends at 6:00 ends at 6:00 p.m.p.m.

School SuppliesSchool Supplies

Each student will Each student will be required to be required to purchase a purchase a planner. This is planner. This is used to record used to record classwork, classwork, homework and homework and teacher teacher communication.communication.

Students will Students will also be required also be required to purchase a 3 to purchase a 3 inch 3 ring inch 3 ring binder.binder.

Other supplies Other supplies may be required may be required by classroom by classroom teachers.teachers.

Sports ProgramSports Program

11stst nine weeks nine weeks Boys and Girls Boys and Girls

BasketballBasketball

22ndnd nine weeks nine weeks

Boys and Girls Boys and Girls TrackTrack

33rdrd nine weeks nine weeks

Boys and Girls Boys and Girls SoccerSoccer

44thth nine weeks nine weeks

Boys Flag Boys Flag Football and Football and Girls VolleyballGirls Volleyball

Promotion PolicyPromotion PolicySixth grade students must pass language arts, mathematics, science Sixth grade students must pass language arts, mathematics, science

and social studies to be promoted to seventh grade.and social studies to be promoted to seventh grade.

Grading ScaleGrading Scale

A= 90-100A= 90-100

B=80-89B=80-89 C=70-79C=70-79

D=60-69D=60-69 F=0-59F=0-59

All middle school courses require either a semester exam or a state All middle school courses require either a semester exam or a state End of Course (EOC) exam.End of Course (EOC) exam.

The 9 weeks grade and semester exam grades will appear separately The 9 weeks grade and semester exam grades will appear separately on the report card.on the report card.

To pass a semester course a student must earn a minimum of a D To pass a semester course a student must earn a minimum of a D average for the semester grade and pass at least one 9 weeks. average for the semester grade and pass at least one 9 weeks.

The semester grade is determined by averaging both 9 weeks grades The semester grade is determined by averaging both 9 weeks grades AND the semester exam. 6AND the semester exam. 6thth grade semester exams are weighted grade semester exams are weighted 15% of grade.15% of grade.

What every 6th grade student wants toknow …….

How much time do I have between classes?

How much contact am I going to have with the 7th and 8th graders?

Where do I go if I am having trouble with other students?

What kind of homework and how much of it am I going to have?

How much time will I get for lunch?

Will I still see my friends from elementary school?

Do I have to dress out for Physical Education?

Extra Curricular Activities

Barrington will continue to build a strong Parent, Teacher, Student Association.

We believe in having a hands joined approach with thecommunity, parents, faculty, and studentsto make a school a success.

We encourage all of our parents and studentsto be members of the Barrington “family”.

Welcome to Barrington!!!

We are happy to have you at Barrington Middle

School.

See you August 20th!!