Middle School A Vanguard Magnet and IBMYP School
Middle School A Vanguard Magnet and IBMYP School
Bob Lanier Middle School Principal: Katie Bradarich, Ph. D. Magnet Coordinator: Jennifer Garza Pender
First Day Jitters? ? ? Don’t Worry! Lanier is going to be a great experience for both you and your child!
First Day Drop Off and Pick Up There are no true designated drive through circles or drop off areas for parents Front and sides of school are for drop off ONLY, no parking permitted READ signage and AVOID getting towed PLEASE do not park in the parking lots of local businesses Follow Lanier’s traffic safety plan Be prepared for heavy traffic, and plan to arrive early Parents are not allowed to escort their students to class Pick-up will also be congested with heavy traffic, pack your patience or come a little earlier or later than 3: 30 pm. • Administrators are on duty beginning at 7: 30 am and in the afternoon until 4: 00 pm • •
Student’s First Day • • Students MUST arrive on time. The first bell rings at 7: 50 am, students are tardy at 8: 00 am. Student must adhere to dress code policy and should arrive in their school uniform Students must wear their school ID Students will report to their GSG class first Students will rotate through all of their classes to meet all of their teachers, first day only Purple/Red day schedule will begin the 2 nd day of school DO NOT send school supplies on the first day! Students only need a notebook and something to write with.
Parent Expectations • This is most definitely NOT the year to be “hands-off, ” even if your child has been a straight A student since Pre-K! • Establish a nightly homework plan and monitor • Check Gradespeed twice a week • Check your child’s agenda to ensure they are writing down their assignments • Ensure your child has an organized binder, locker, backpack and agenda! • Stay in communication with teachers • Read the front of the student planner for Lanier policies and expectations • Stay informed of Lanier happenings with The Purple Page and Lanier website
HISD Transportation • All magnet and zoned students who live more than two miles from Lanier qualify for HISD bus transportation. • Students will receive route and stop information in the mail a week prior to the start of school • If you have questions or concerns, contact Mrs. Garza Pender at jgarza 8@houstonisd. org • Lanier bus guidelines and policies can be found in the front of the student planner
Schedule Pick Up Students will be allowed to pick up their schedule and Lanier ID as well as locate the classroom they will report to on the first day of school (GSG). 8 th grade - Monday, August 21 st 9 -11 AM or 1 -3 PM 7 th grade - Tuesday, August 22 nd 9 -11 AM or 1 -3 PM 6 th grade - Wednesday, August 23 rd 9 -11 AM or 1 -3 PM
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