Home of the EAGLES AMERICAN WAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Home of the EAGLES! AMERICAN WAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Welcome Home!!! 3805 American Way Memphis, TN 38118 901 -416 -1250

School Hours q School hours are 8: 00 am to 4: 00 pm. Students must be logged in their homeroom at 8: 00 am and you will be marked tardy after 8: 15 am.

American Way Middle School’s mission is to maximize the learning experience of every child. Our Mission

Our Vision “American Way Middle School’s vision is to empower all students to be challenged both academically and socially as life-long learners. ”

Student Affirmation v This is OUR school, American Way Middle School, where united WE Believe, Achieve & Succeed! MOTTO “Believe! Achieve! Succeed!”

Goals for 2020 -2021 SCHOOL GOALS v Increase Student Achievement v Increase On Track & Mastery on TN Ready v Each stakeholder reading 25 books v Become a “School of Excellence” in the four A’s (Academics, Athletics, Accountability and Attendance) v Build long lasting relationships with

2020 - 2021 AWMS DAILY VIRTUAL LEARNING SCHEDULE

■ 8: 00 - 8: 05 am Do Now Activity – ■ 8: 05 - 8: 10 Introduction of Content – ■ ■ Small Groups Channel: Activities, virtual labs, guided problem solving, and discussion groups 8: 30 - 8: 50 Independent Practice – ■ Technology Based Lecture, Including Student interaction, Teacher Modeling Chat, and Interactive Note Taking 8: 20 - 8: 30 Guided Practice – ■ Pre-work for Lesson, Restate the Objective and how you will show mastery, academic vocabulary, independent/close reading, text dependent questions, and inquiry labs 8: 15 - 8: 20 Interactive Lecture – ■ Performance Based Objective(s), Expectations for Mastery of Objectives 8: 10 -8: 15 Inquiry Time – Virtual Class Period Skills Review/ Standard Review Notebook: Text-based writing, daily task, assessment task, and exit ticket 8: 50 - 9: 00 Next Steps – Closure/Homework; Next Lesson

Students must maintain virtual settings and behaviors that are conducive for instruction and that minimize distractions. Virtual Work Settings 1. Working stations must be free of foreign objects that are not being utilized for instruction. DISTRICT STUDENT EXPECTATI ONS 2. The recording device being used for instruction must be positioned to allow teachers to observe both the working space and student, especially during testing. 3. Eating and drinking are not allowed during virtual courses. This is hazardous to electronic devices and can also be distracting during instruction. 4. When possible, students are encouraged to work in areas that are isolated from other individuals and pets. If circumstances exist that do not allow complete seclusion, the parent will need to share this information separately with the instructor. Instructors will only require what the parent can reasonably provide. 5. Additional electronic devices should not be kept or used within the visible working area, unless they are being utilized for instruction/are teacher approved. This includes the use of speakers, phones, earphones and other devices that may provide distractions from teacher lead instruction. 6. Students will follow daily guidance from their teachers regarding best methods of communicating and participating during virtual schooling. Instructions regarding when and how to interact verbally and how to use audio and camera options will be dependent on the design of instruction and direction of the teacher. Student Dress & Conduct 7. Students are to wear appropriate dress, that does not distract from the virtual learning process. Inappropriate attire including but not limited to the following are prohibited: clothing with profanity; derogatory terms; racial slurs; sexual content; and clothing that is transparent or overly revealing. School uniforms will not be required for Virtual Schooling. 8. Students should reframe from engaging in any of the behaviors identified in SCS Policy 6022 while engaged in virtual schooling. Traditional school rules and behavioral expectations still apply. Behavior that is disruptive to the virtual schooling setting will be addressed using progressive discipline measures. 9. Students are to remain positively engaged in instruction and. participate

Student Supply List Head. Phone s Jump Drive Loose Leaf Paper Pens/Pencil s 6 Folders Highlighters

In School Uniform Policy v Solid white, navy, red or black shirt with logo (size of a quarter) v Black, tan, or navy solid color pants and jackets with no symbols or writing v Black, brown, or navy belts v Solid white or black T-Shirts v No jeans, sweatpants, leggings, skirts or dresses! v Skirts or dresses allowed during school program

School Wide Expectations ■ Keep your hands, feet, all other objects, hurtful comments and/or social media posts to yourself. ■ Follow instructions the first time given. ■ Be prepared by being on time and having your materials. ■ Keep to the right and always walk quietly in the building. ■ Be respectful to yourself, others and the school. ■ Be in the right place at the right time.

Student Academic Achievement HONOR ROLL The Honor Roll is determined from the student report card and is set by the Board of Education Policy. ■ Principal’s List – Academic Subjects: All As – Conduct: E or S ■ Distinguished Honor Roll – All A’s & B’s, No grade below 75 – Conduct: E or S ■ Honor Roll – All A’s , B’s & 1 C, Only 1 grade between 84 - 75 – Conduct: E or S ■ Citizenship Honors – Conduct: All Es

Parent Communication ■ Monthly School Calendar(School Web Page) ■ Week at A Glance Newsletter (Every Monday) ■ Progress Reports ■ Report Cards ■ Parent Messenger ■ Teacher Emails or Phone Call

EAGLE ACTIVITIES VIRTUAL HOMECOMING WEEK 8 TH GRADE WEEK (DEPENDING ON PANDEMIC) MONTHLY ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIOR INCENTIVES 6 TH & 7 TH GRADE FIELD DAY (DEPENDING ON PANDEMIC) V. I. P VIRTUAL HONORS PROGRAM

CYBERBULLYING As previously mentioned in Category (C), Bullying, Cyber-bullying and harassment of any kind are strictly prohibited and can result in disciplinary action (up to suspension). In addition to reporting directly to staff, victims of bullying may also report bullying using the Safe-School Web Tips reporting process, which can be found in SCS Policy 6046. Any complaints of harassment, intimidation or bullying should include the following information: • Identity of the alleged victim and the person accused; • Location, date, time and circumstances surrounding alleged incident; • Description of what happened; • Identity of witnesses; and • Any other evidence available.

2020 -2021 LUNCH DISTRIBUTI ON

TUTORING RESOURCE S

2020 -2021 Textbook Distribution v 6 th Grade v Monday, Aug 24@ 9: 00 am 3: 00 pm v 7 th Grade v Tuesday, Aug 25@ 9: 00 am 3: 00 pm v 8 th Grade v Wednesday, Aug 26@9: 00 am 3: 00 pm v Make up days v Thursday, Aug 27 and Friday, Aug 28

Power School Student and Parent Information v Contact our school if you need any Power. School login information, ex: Username or Password v 901 -416 -1250 v Power. School Link: v https: //scstn. powerschool. com/public

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