Welcome to Dr. Mona Jain Middle

School!

INTRODUCTIONS

• Mrs. Angela Hodges Lindsey, Principal

• Mr. Steven Zickafoose, Assistant Principal

• Mrs. Cucci, Student Support Specialist

• Mr. Merritt, Student Support Specialist

Our Contact Number

• (941) 727-4747

A DAY IN THE LIFE AT DMJ 9:15-4:10• FREE Breakfast in the cafeteria for students who want it

• 6th grade reports to cafeteria, 7th/8th report to the gym (Students are required to stay in these areas unless they have a pass.)

• 9:15 bell to report to 1st period class• Students are tardy after 9:20

• 3 min between classes

• 7 classes

• 30 min for lunch

• Dismissal

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

ARRIVAL TIME: 8:45-9:15DISMISSAL TIME: 4:10 OR 2:40 ON EARLY RELEASE DAYS

Car rider / Walkers / Bikers• Will come through the South doors• Enter through the gym • Please pull all the way down prior to

stopping• Students are to get in/out at front of

building• Walkers & bikers must cross where there is

a crosswalk and a crossing guard

Bus Riders• Will come through the West doors• Enter through the café doors

LUNCH-ASSIGNED SEATS

• 6th grade eats after 2nd period, sits with 3rd period class

• 7th grade eats after 3rd period, sits with 4th period class

• 8th grade eats after 4th period, sits with 5th period class

• BYOD sign will be posted

• Students are encouraged to use the restroom

• Students are called by tables to the lunch line

• Food service accounts are similar to elementary schools

CLUBS

• HOSA-Future Health Professionals

• TSA-Technology Student Association

• NJHS-National Junior Honor Society (8th graders)

• FBLA-Future Business Leaders of America

• SGA-Student Government

ATHLETICS & PE

• Soccer

• Flag Football

• Volleyball

• Cross Country

• Basketball

• PE dresses out for class, uniform is $10 for the top and $10 for the shorts. Use the lockers!

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL – YMCA

• Service provided by the YMCA

• There is a fee

• Starts at 7 a.m., ends at 6pm

• A table will be set up at back to school night for registration

DRESS CODE – HEADS UP

• Fingertip length of all clothing

• Yoga pants not allowed unless very large shirt over (fingertip length)

• No cuts, slits, frays

• No sleeveless tops

• No midriff showing

• IDs must be worn!

BYOD – BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE

• DMJ is a BYOD school, which means students are allowed to bring electronic devices to school to assist them in learning.

• Teachers have the authority in the classroom to allow/not allow devices.

• Devices could be confiscated if students are not following electronic guidelines.

SUPPLY LIST

• There is a general list

• Teachers will ask for specific items at back to school night

BULLS AGENDA AND THE RISE CARD

• DMJ is a PBIS SchoolR - RespectI - IntegrityS - SafetyE - Excellence

• Students are expected to use their agenda daily as directed by their teacher.

• Bull Bucks for showing RISE characteristics

WEBNET HTTPS://WEBNET.MANATEESCHOOLS.NET

• See teacher Schoology for homework and class information

• This is a great tool to use when students are absent!

• Students can log into FOCUS to view grades.

FOCUS GRADEBOOK & ATTENDANCE

• Parents have access to their child’s record in FOCUS.

• Go to the DMJ website, and select “Parents”.

• See the FOCUS information and instructions.

• Enrolling parent will need to fill out a form and provide ID.

• Once teachers are assigned, you can use this to email teachers.

DMJ BULLSREMIND APP

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