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TAMAQUA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL. 2012-2013 AUGUST 6, 2012. 6 th Grade Orientation. INTRODUCTION SPECIAL SERVICES SCHOOL DAY INFO STUDENT HANDBOOK AND PROCEDURES CAFETERIA PROCEDURES HEALTH SERVICES CYBER ISSUES. Special Education Services. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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TAMAQUA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL2012-2013AUGUST 6, 2012
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6th Grade Orientation• INTRODUCTION• SPECIAL SERVICES• SCHOOL DAY INFO• STUDENT HANDBOOK
AND PROCEDURES• CAFETERIA PROCEDURES• HEALTH SERVICES• CYBER ISSUES
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Special Education Services• The Tamaqua Area School District
provides services for students with disabilities.
• Please contact Mrs. Gardiner or the Middle School Office for more information.
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Guidance/Library• Mrs. Brickler – Guidance
Counselor• Mrs. LeMasters – Librarian • 6TH Grade – Guidance/Study Skills
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1st Day Student Folders – Forms • Photo Permission• Free/Reduced Lunch Forms• Emergency Forms• Handbook and Policies• Medication• Transportation Letter• Demerit Letter• FERPA and Privacy
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Schedules• Conflicts• Cycles• PSSA• Supplemental Courses
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Academic Difference• Homework counts toward the overall
grade!!!!• STUDENT PLANNERS! Must be Signed Weekly.• Students have individualized schedules and
move throughout the building changing classes.
• Variety of subjects: Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, Reading, Health, Physical Education, Art, Music, and Tech Ed.
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Academic Differences• The library and computer labs are available
for student use provided that the Internet Access Policy permission form is returned.
• From our website… Online grades - MMS Parent Portal Click the above link to set up an account to access your son/daughter's grades online.
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School Day• Doors open at 7:00 a.m. each morning.• From 7:30 a.m. until 7:35 lockers.• Students must be IN homeroom by the
conclusion of the bell. • Tardy students must
report to the office for a late pass.
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Bell Schedule• The school day is a 9 period
day. – 7 – 42 minute class periods – 1 – 42 minute lunch period – 1 – 42 minute activity period
devoted to supervised homework, tutoring, clubs, or intramurals.
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Dismissal• Normal dismissal on all school days is 2:25
p.m.• Buses depart from the back of the school
beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m.• Walkers depart from the main lobby of the
school at dismissal. • Students must exit the building
by 2:30 p.m. unless they have permission from a teacher.
• Pick-ups – The back road is closed from 2:15 until the buses depart.
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Dress Code• Policy is online. www.tamaqua.k12.pa.us• Clothes must be clean and sized
appropriately.• Backpacks must be clear, NOT MESH! • Students must change for
physical education.• Clothing available –
– Contact Office.
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Electronic Devices• Cell phones, Cameras, Mp3 Players,
Game Systems must be turned off and left in your locker.
• Any pictures taken of school activities placed on the Internet make you subject to disciplinary action with Police Referral.
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Bus and Cafeteria Behavior• Any inappropriate behavior in the
cafeteria or on the bus can lead to a loss of privileges.
• Loss for Bus Transportation.• Café Detention.
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Internet & Cyberbullying• Any inappropriate behavior will not
be tolerated and will result in loss of privileges and possible police referral.
• Texting, IM, Facebook, MySpace, Emails, etc.
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Consequences for Misbehavior
• Written assignments from faculty.• Teacher detentions to complete work.• The student will be given 24 hr notice before he/she is expected to serve
detention. • Parents are responsible for transportation.
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Consequences for Misbehavior
• Discipline may be verbal reprimand, detention, suspension, or similar consequence.
• A discipline form will be completed with a copy given to the student to take home. An additional copy will be mailed home to the parent/guardian.
• A student serving an out-of-school suspension will not be permitted on school property and is expected to complete assignments.
• Detentions 2:30 – 3:30• Saturday Detentions 8:00 – 11:00
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Emergency Pass/Lavatory Procedure• The lavatory is to be used between
classes. • Emergency Pass to Nurse or Office
Pass from Mr. Czapla. • Student Planner Insert.
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Tardy to School & Class• Each student is allowed to be tardy
three times for the year. Detention will result for each additional tardy.
• Excessive tardy mornings can result in citations.
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Homework & Participation• Failing to do either may result in
parent contact and possible disciplinary action.
• Academic Detentions
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Planners• Assignments must be recorded
daily. Parents must sign weekly. Failing to manage your planner will result in disciplinary action.
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Accelerated Reading - AR• Each student is required to read AR in
their study hall until they meet the point requirements.
• Periods 1 – 8 – Read AR.• Period 9 – Complete
homework or read AR.• AR devices are allowed with written parent permission.
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Progress Reports• Progress reports indicating
unsatisfactory academic progress may be mailed/emailed to parents or guardians at any time.
• MMS Parent Portal – Allows parents to monitor grades daily.
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Café Procedures• Students report to the café and remain at their
assigned table until a faculty member calls their table.
• Students are only permitted to carry a $5.00 negative balance. No lunch will be issued past $5.00 of debt.
• Once every student has been served lunch, snacks may be purchased with teacher permission.
• Regular Lunch $2.40
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Café Procedures• Upon completion of your meal, garbage
and trays are to be returned to the appropriate areas.
• Students must obtain permission from the faculty member on duty to leave the café.
• At the appropriate time, students will be dismissed by the faculty and staff in charge.
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Breakfast• Breakfast is available daily for
everyone from 7:00AM-7:30AM. • If you are Free/Reduced approved you
qualify for F/R Breakfast.
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Lockers• It is your responsibility to keep
them clean. • Do not leave clothing, food, or
drinks in your locker.• Do not share your locker
combinations.
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Communication• Students are encouraged to ask
questions if they are having difficulty in class.
• Students are encouraged to request assistance from the teachers during class, during study periods or after school.
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Policies (Online)• Bullying, Harassment, and
Hazing• Electronic Devices: Ipod,
mp3, phones, and cameras.• Searches• Threats • Drug and Alcohol• Tobacco• Weapons• Attendance• Dress Code
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Attendance• Parents are asked to please call the
school to report a child’s absence.• Absence notes must be returned
within 2 school days as per District and County Policy. Absences without proper excuses are unlawful days, which
could result in citations. • The student is responsible
to communicate with the teacher concerning missed assignments ASAP.
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Attendance• After 10 days of absence, a student
must provide a Dr.’s note for each additional day or face citations.
• Excused absences for educational trips fall within the 10 day limit.
• After 30 days of absence, notes do not have to be accepted.
• Consequences– Citations, C&Y Referral, Truancy
Court, and loss of driving privilege.
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Textbooks• You will be held financially
responsible for any damage. • All textbooks must be covered for
their protection.
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School Store• T-Shirts, book socks and school
supplies can be purchased during lunch.
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Extracurricular Activities• Band, MAGIC, Chorus, Math Counts,
Yearbook, Spelling Club, Lego Club, Academic Clubs, National Junior Honor Society, Library Aides, Student Council, Geography Club, Drama, Ecology Club, and Intramural sports.
• Interscholastic sport teams are sponsored in basketball, wrestling, cross country, football, cheerleading, and track & field.
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Raider Run• 2009-2012 - $25,000• Grade 6 – 8 Field Trips, Guest
Speakers, as well as Art Exhibits. • Milkshake Party• $50 Toys R Us – Gift Card
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DATE TO REMEMBER!
OPEN HOUSE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012
6:30 PM