TAMAQUA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2019 2020 AUGUST 26

TAMAQUA AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL 2019 -2020 AUGUST 26, 2019

st 1 Day Student Forms �RETURN ASAP!!!!

New for 2019 -2020 6 th Grade Chromebooks Flex STEM ED E-Sports Vo-Tech

Schedules �Conflicts – Ask your teacher or office. �Cycles – 5 Specials for 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th Grade.

Academics �HOMEWORK! �STUDENT PLANNERS – Keep with you at all times. �SUBJECTS: Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Reading, Physical Education, Art, Music, STEM Ed, and Health.

School Day �Doors open at 7: 00 AM �Lockers from 7: 30 AM until 7: 35 AM �Students must be IN homeroom by the conclusion of the bell. �Tardy students must report to the office for a late pass. �Drop/Pick up spot.

Breakfast �Breakfast is available daily for everyone from 7: 00 AM-7: 30 AM. �If you are Free/Reduced approved you qualify for F/R Breakfast.

Bell Schedule � 9 period day � 5 – 42 minute Class Periods � 1 – 42 minute Specials Period � 1 – 42 minute Lunch � 1 – 42 minute AR/MATH Period � 1 – 42 minute FLEX

Tardy to School & Class �Each student is allowed three tardies for the year. Detention will result for each additional tardy. �Excessive tardy mornings may result in citations.

Homework & Participation �Failing to do either may result in parent contact and possible disciplinary action. �Academic Detentions

Planners �Assignments must be recorded daily. �Keep them neat and organized. Do not remove pages or destroy.

Study Hall/Flex �Periods 1 – 8 – Read AR or Math. �Period 9 – Complete homework, Get. More. Math, or read AR. �Quiet Areas

Electronic Devices �Any student that would like to use an electronic device must submit a note from their parent granting permission. �Any student found to be using the device for anything other than AR or Math will have the privilege removed.

Progress Reports �Progress reports indicating unsatisfactory academic progress may be mailed/emailed to parents or guardians at any time. �MMS Student Portal – Allows parents to monitor grades daily.

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. �Keep moving, no groups.

Dismissal �Normal dismissal is 2: 25 PM �Buses depart from the back of the school beginning at approximately 2: 30 PM �Students must exit the building by 2: 30 PM unless they have permission from a teacher. �Pick-ups – The back road is closed from 2: 15 until the buses depart.

Attendance �Parents are asked to call the school to report a child’s absence. �Absence notes must be returned within 2 school days. 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.

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. �There is a 30 Day maximum on excused absences. �Consequences �Citations, C&Y Referral, Truancy Court, and loss of driving privilege.

Dress Code �Policy is online www. tamaqua. k 12. pa. us �Piercings, Logos, Skirts, Boots, and Purses �Backpacks must be clear, not mesh, not pics or designs. �Students must change for physical education. �Clothing is available in the Office.

Electronic Devices �Cell phones, Cameras, 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.

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.

Textbooks �You will be held financially responsible for any damage. �All textbooks must be covered for their protection.

Bus and Cafeteria Behavior �Any inappropriate behavior in the cafeteria or on the bus can lead to a loss of privileges and a police referral. �Loss for Bus Transportation. �Café Detention.

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. �Once every student has been served lunch, snacks may be purchased with teacher permission.

Discipline �Review the Student/Parent Handbook www. tamaqua. k 12. pa. us

Internet & Cyberbullying �Any inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will result in discipline and police referral. �Social Media Apps �Court Ruling House Bill No. 229

Consequences for Misbehavior �Verbal Reprimand �Parent Communication �Classroom Detention, Saturday Detention, Lunch Detention, and OSS. �The student will be given 24 hr notice before he/she is expected to serve detention. Parents are responsible for transportation. �Follow the classroom rules established by your teacher.

Consequences for Misbehavior �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. �(T&R) Detentions 2: 30 – 3: 30 �Saturday Detentions 8: 00 – 11: 00

Guidance �Mrs. Brickler – Guidance Counselor � 6 th Grade – 9 th Period Career Prep SAP = Student Assistance Team - Depression, Family, School, Home Issues. Team Members: Brickler, Czapla, Deiter, Di. Sante, Keller, Kostecky, Opolsky, Shannon, and Smith.

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.

Extracurricular Activities �Band, Chorus, Math Counts, Yearbook, Lego Club, Academic Clubs, National Junior Honor Society, and Student Council. �Interscholastic sport teams are sponsored in basketball, wrestling, cross country, football, cheerleading, and track & field.

EMERGENCY DRILLS �For the safety of all, remain quiet and listen to your teacher. �Weather, Evacuation, Fire, and Shelter in Place. �ALICE

Raider Run � 2009 -2018 - $71, 000 �Grade 6 – 8 Field Trips, Café TVs, Activity Days, Technology. �$50 – Gift Cards

2019 -2020 EXPECTATIONS 1. ACADEMICS 2. ATTENDANCE 3. BEHAVIOR