Switzerland Point Middle SchoolHome of the Raiders!

IntroductionsPrincipal Lisa KunzeAssistant Principal Allyson BregerCurriculum Coordinator Stacy StackhouseCounselor, 6th and 7th A-L Barbara SeatonCounselor, 7th M-Z and 8th Tanya MoseleyTesting Coordinator Lisa Mason

Schedule

• SP students take 7 courses on a hybrid alternating day schedule.

Silver Day – 3 classes plus a “skinny” class

Black Day – 3 different classes plus the “skinny” class

Wed – 1pm dismissal

Arrival to SchoolStudents are released from the buses and

media center at 7:30am

Parent drop-off starts at 7:10am.

Students have 10 minutes to visit locker.

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri – students report to homeroom for 10 minutes.

Wed – go to HR for pledge and attendance (2 mins)

Parent Drop-off & Pick-upFor school parent drop-off & pick-up is in the

front bus loop. Drop-off starts at 7:10amPlease pull all the way up the car in front.

Students need to have materials in hand and exit quickly.

Afternoon pick-up – students have to look for your vehicle. Cell phones can NOT be out.

Drop-off & Pick-up for dances or large events is in the back in the bus loop.

Bus BehaviorStudents are expected to remain seated and

to follow the bus driver’s instructions.

Safety of all is the number one concern.

Students can receive a bus referral and can be suspended from the bus.

NO bus passes are allowed to ride a different bus home.

AttendanceYou do not need to call or email us when your

child is absent.

The student has 2 days to bring in a note and deliver it to the guidance office.

Reasons for excused absences are illness, serious illness or death in immediate family, health related appointments, and religious holidays.

Pre-Approved absence form on home page of website. Must be submitted 2 weeks in advance.

Expectation AssembliesWe conduct Expectation Assemblies 4 times a

year. Student expectations and consequences are reviewed with all students.

Biggest lesson in middle school – take responsibility for your actions. Accept the consequenceLearn from the experienceChange behavior and move on

Behavior ExpectationsBe RespectfulKeep your hands to yourselfDon’t touch/take other’s belongingsWords do hurt – be considerate of other’s feelings.

Be ResponsibleTell an adult if something is going on that we need to

knowDon’t make excuses – accept the consequences for

your actions

Be SafeWalkHorse playing should not occur in school

Demerit SystemDemerits are recorded and are cumulative by all teachers

Consequences of Demerits1st – warning – email or phone call from teacher2nd – warning – email or phone call from teacher3rd – warning – email or phone call from teacher4th – referral to dean – lunch detention5th – referral to dean – 1 day In-school detention (loss of reward activity)6th – referral to dean – 2 days of In-school detention7th – referral to dean - Out-of-school suspension

Demerits are cleared at the end of the 1st semester

Raider BucksRaider Bucks are earned by showing good

character, being motivated, answering questions in class, etc.

Ways to spend Raider Bucks• 1 RB to eat outside on the patio at lunch• 2 RB to purchase ice cream on Friday during lunch• Two for Tuesdays – buy a friend out• Holiday Store to purchase gifts for parents and

siblings• Dodgeball – students vs. teachers• Guitar Hero tournaments• Just Dance tournaments• Snow cones at different events

GumGum is NOT allowed at Switzerland Point MS!

Anyone caught chewing gum goes to In-school Detention.

TardiesTardy to Class It is important that students report to each class on time.

Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action. On the third (3rd) tardy to class, a lunch detention will be issued by the Dean. Two lunch detentions will be issued by the Dean for the fourth (4th) tardy. In school detention will be issued by the Dean for each subsequent tardy. Be responsible.

Tardy to SchoolStudents arriving to school after 7:50am are officially tardy.

Failure to bring notes with an acceptable excuse will result in an unexcused tardy. An acceptable excused tardy includes illness or illness of a member of the immediate family. Oversleeping, excessive traffic, or missing the bus is not considered an excused tardy.

Back packsLarge backpacks can be carried to and from

school. Upon arrival they must be placed in the locker.

ONLY a drawstring bag can be carried from class to class. The drawstring should carry loose items, such as, pens, pencils, calculator, post-it notes, index cards, etc.

Binders and books should not be carried in the drawstring bags.

Vera Bradley

Before & After school

Yes No

Cell PhonesMust be OFF and kept in locker, purse, or drawstring bag.

Students may not use the cell phone during the day.

Please do not call your student during the school day. A phone is available in the main office for emergencies.

A phone will be taken if it is out during the day. 1st violation we return to student at end of day. 2nd or more violation, we keep overnight and a parent has to pick-up.

DeliveriesOnly lunch money or a lunch will be delivered to

your child.

We do not interrupt class to deliver textbooks, homework, projects, etc.

Help your child create a checklist that can be used in the morning or night before to ensure they are ready for school.

Dress CodeShorts & Skirts can’t be shorter than 4”

above the knee

No tank tops or sleeveless shirts

No shirts that reveal midriffs

No lace or shear shirts with tanks underneath

No shirts off the shoulder that show straps

No holes in jeans that show skins 4” above the knee

Sandals are allowed, but no backless shoes

Lost and FoundLocated in the main office

Items are donated to charity a few times a year.

If there is a name on the item, we find the student and return the item.

Lunch

30 minutes for lunch – students can talk, but not walk around

There are 3 lines – 2 ala carte and 1 traditional.

We do NOT monitor what your child eats. You can monitor, if you use PayPams.

Can pay with cash daily or use account. Account transfers from previous school.

Students were given an account number the first day of school.

Weekly traditional lunch menu is posted in Raider Rap

Sit outside for free on Friday, if you wear Spirit wear

Can use Raider Bucks to buy a friend out on Tuesdays – “Two For Tuesday”

NurseClinic – Beccard

All Rx medications must have a medication form signed by both the parent and physician ordering the medication. Medication must be kept in the clinic and dispensed by the nurse.

All Rx medications must be received in the original container with the current prescription label, including student’s name, dosage, frequency, physician’s name and expiration of medication.

Rx medication can not be transported between home and school on a daily basis. Separate containers should be kept at home and at school. Expired medications will be disposed of on the expiration date.

Over the counter medications must be in the original unopened container and have an over the counter med sheet with the medication and be approved by the nurse. The form can be found on the Swiss Point website on the parent page. As long as student has form completed and on them, the medication can be carried

No medication should ever be sent to school in a plastic bag. Under no circumstances should a student ever give medication to another

student.

ConferencesIf you are wanting to meet with an individual

teacher, please contact them directly for an appointment either before school at 7am or on Tue or Thu after school at 2pm.

If you would like a group meeting, please contact the appropriate guidance counselor to schedule the meeting on Tue or Thu at 2pm.

Organization = SuccessWrite assignments in plannerCheck Edmodo sitePut homework in the correct class folder/notebook Study BuddyDo homework for today’s classes THAT night.“Chunk” projects in plannerSchedule on inside of locker – “A” & “B” day classesColor code Silver & Black day materialsA “study area” at home with limited distractions –

TV, cell phone, video games, etc.Plenty of sleep and a good breakfast

FL is standards-basedTeachers are required to teach the standards

for each course. These standards are determined by the FL Department of Education.

New Florida Standards in Language Arts and Math.

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in remaining courses.

Scales• Used in every class.• Describe a progression of learning to meet the standard.• Level 3 is the target (Standard) – If the child knows the

standard that should put their grade somewhere in the high C or B range.

• Students should be using the scale to know where they are in their learning.

• Parents should use the scale to help children study.

Common AssessmentsTeachers at Swiss Point write and administer

common unit summatives.The summatives are written with the cognitive

complexity levels of 20% low, 60% moderate, 20% high.

Low – Simple recall or recognition (Level 1 & 2 on scale)

Moderate – 2 steps in thinking (Level 3 on scale)

High – 3 or more steps in thinking (Level 4 on scale)

Classroom Grades2 categories for core classes:

80% is summative20% general OR 10% general & 10%

homework

Summative Category: common summatives, projects, essays, or DBQs that measure what a student knows or can do in regards to the standards. If less than a 75 is made, students can retest. Highest grade earned is 75%

General Category: will contain classwork, participation, homework, etc

Formatives – may be recorded, but do not count toward the grade – they provide information

Lowest grade is a 50Why?Zeroes skew a grade – 75, 80, 78, 0 = 59 (F)

75, 80, 78, 50 = 71 (C-)Helps motivate students to keep working and

learning, which is our ultimate goal.Some teachers record 49.9 when assignment

or test is not done versus a 50 when the grade is lower.

District Quarter ExamsDistrict exams are administered every

quarter in ALL core courses.These exams are administered across the

entire county.They are counted in the summative category

as a regular test grade.The testing window is ALWAYS the last week

of the quarter.

Course GradesMost courses are year-long and each quarter will be averaged for a final course grade.Students MUST pass Language Arts,

Math, Science, and Social Studies to promote.

Standardized TestingProgress Monitoring – only level 1 or 2 students in reading

(FAIR) or math (Discovery Education)

NEW Florida Standards Assessment (during 4th quarter) Reading Math Writing

State End –of-Course Exams (EOC) Algebra, Geometry & Civics – 30% of final grade. Algebra EOC must be passed for high school graduation.

District End-of-Course Exams (DEOC) – ALL other courses

Home Access Center(HAC)

Grades are updated at scheduled intervals throughout the quarter.

Please check frequently.

Have your child speak to the teacher if there is an error.

CommunicationWeekly electronic newsletter – Raider

RapWebsiteAlert Now messagesDaily news showAfternoon announcementsHome Access CenterContact with teachers – email & phone

calls first, then if necessary, conferences

Students have all been registered for an Edmodo account.

All teacher assignments will be posted through Edmodo.

Best feature – combined calendarBest feature for teachers – unlimited

storage

We DO need you!!!!

Venues for volunteering have changed………Homeroom mom – 6th grade onlyFSA & District EOC proctoringPTSO – organizing events for students

(dances, carnival, fundraising)Work in the library or officeSchool Advisory Council (SAC)Activities – Band, Drama, Athletics

Questions