Principal Lisa KunzeAssistant Principal Allyson BregerCurriculum Coordinator Melissa LimeCounselor, 6th and 7th A-J Barbara SeatonCounselor, 7th K-Z and 8th Tanya Moseley

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

Students have 10 minutes to visit locker.

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

Wed – directly to Silver 2 or Black 2 at 7:40

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.

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.

In accordance with Florida law the St. Johns County School District will enforce the following attendance policy:

When a student has a total of 10 total absences (excused or unexcused) and when a student has a total of 15 total absences (excused or unexcused) the parent will receive written notice by mail regarding the absences.

After 15 total days of absences(excused or unexcused), a student must have a doctor’s verification for all subsequent absences due to illness for the absences to be excused. If a parent writes a note after 15 total days of absences it will be recorded as “unexcused with note”.

A student is deemed truant after five (5) unexcused absences within a calendar month, or ten (10) unexcused absences within a 90-calendar-day

period. The parent will receive written notice by mail regarding the unexcused absences and the consequences if the truancy continues.

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 – warning2nd – warning3rd – warning4th – referral to dean 5th – referral to dean – In-school detention (loss of reward activity)

6th – 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 Spring Fling

Gum

Gum is NOT allowed at Switzerland Point MS!

Anyone caught chewing gum goes to In-school Detention.

TardiesTardy to ClassIt 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 must be at school by 7:40 a.m. If students arrive late to school, they must check in through the front office. 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.

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.

DeliveriesOnly a 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.

Lunch30 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.

LockersLockers are in the hallway and assigned

alphabetically by grade level.Lockers are magnetic, so students can tape or use

magnetic white board in locker.Backpacks MUST be in locker. Can only carry a

small drawstring backpack to class with supplies.Locker visits – 7:30am to 7:40am (before HR),

after each class, and at 2pm dismissal.

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

GradesYear is divided into 2 semesters1st semester = 1st & 2nd quarters2nd semester = 3rd & 4th quarters

Semester Grade Calculation• 1st Qtr (40%) + 2nd Qtr (40%) + Semester Exam

(20%)

If a semester is failed, the final semester grades are AVERAGED together numerically. If the average is 60% or higher, then the student will pass the class.

Ex: 1st Sem-66 D, 2nd Sem-58 F – 66+58=124/2=62 D

Quarter & Semester ExamsDistrict exams are administered every

quarter in ALL core coursesSemester Exams are administered…..

1st Semester: December 17 -20th

Make-ups – Jan 8th & 9th

2nd Semester: May 29-June 3rd

Make-ups – June 4th & 5th

Classroom Grades

2 categories:80% is summative20% general OR 10% general, 10%

Summatives are tests that measure what a student knows or can do with the standards. If less than a 75 is made, students can retest. Highest grade earned is 75%

General will contain classwork, participation, homework, etc

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

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.

Standardized TestingProgress Monitoring – Discovery Education testing in

Reading and Math (except for Algebra & Geometry students)

FAIR testing – Reading – all level 1s and 2s

FCAT 2.0 – Spring

Reading & Math will be online this year for 6th grade

7th & 8th only Reading online with Math paper/pencil

8th grade Science paper/pencilEnd of Course Exams (EOC) Algebra, Geometry & Civics

all EOCs are online

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.

Teacher websites will disappear.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 only

FCAT proctoring

PTSO – organizing events for students (dances,

carnival, fundraising)

Cafeteria supervision

Work in the library or office

School Advisory Council (SAC)

Activities – Band, Drama, Athletics

Questions