Middle SchoolA Guide On What To Know And Who To Know For 5th

Graders

Band and Choir Must sign-up this spring If you want to be in

band realize that the instruments cost money

You need parent permission to join.

It takes practice and dedication to be involved in music classes.

Art Art is a choice you

can make for your specials

There are many new ideas, activities, and experiences in middle school art classes.

You don’t have to be a great artist, just try your best!

Physical Education Very organized Dress out every day! You MUST change

clothes in the locker room

You don’t have to shower but remember extra deodorant

Everyone is feeling the same way you are!

P.E. uniform is required

Desks The desks are all in one

piece They have a rack

underneath to hold your other books

You will carry your books from class to class

You need to keep supplies in a bag or pencil pouch to make sure you have them with you

Lockers They only hold a few

books and a backpack You will only have a

short amount of time to get your books

You won’t be “hanging out” by the lockers

You need a combination lock ( NO key locks)

Halls 6th grade hall is apart

from others Your academic classes

will all be in this area You will move as a class You will not go to your

locker between each class

Bathrooms are located in this hall

Bathroom breaks are taken as a class

Class RulesKeep hands, feet, and objects to yourselfBe prepared with homework, books, pencils,

folder, agenda, and paper.Raise your hand to speak.When called upon,

respond. Don’t shout out!Keep all trash at your desk until you leave.Class will be dismissed, line up, and walk quietly

as a class.Show respect to others at all times.Be responsible for your actions, your words, and

your work.

School Discipline Middle School has the same

rules you have had since kindergarten

Consequences become tougher.

You are not allowed to touch other students even if you are playing.

There is a police officer on campus at all times

Self-Control is knowing you could, but deciding you won’t.

Conduct marks turn into after school detention

New FriendsYou will meet many new people at

middle school.Be careful about making new friends.You are not going to make your new

best friend on the first day.Friends should help you be your best,

not get you into trouble.Everyone is feeling nervous and unsure.

Rules for Success Have pride in all that

you do and say. Treat others with

respect Do your best Be responsible for your

actions, words, and work.

Use perseverance, don’t give up!

Be a good citizen of our school.

Middle School Although it is different from

elementary , middle school has more opportunities, freedoms and responsibilities. You will survive!