Welcome to Shields Middle School You should be

Welcome to Shields Middle School You should be in your Homeroom class. Teacher - __________ Room # - __________ Be a Superhero ~ Show Your Pride 2019 -2020

Beth Shields Middle School Mission & Vision Mission - To prepare all students to be productive, respectful citizens that are college and/or career bound. Vision - To Prepare Students for Life!

Day 1 Homeroom Place class schedule on your desk Bell work: Find your seat and sit at a level 0

Day 1 Homeroom SEL Activity During homeroom, Shields will be participating in Social Emotional Learning Strategies (S. E. L. ) to prepare us for life. We will discuss topics of interest and think about the joys and challenges we face daily. One of our goals is to build a Shields family to do that we will engage in some fun activities. Let’s try one! • Everyone please get in a circle at the front of the classroom. • Your teacher will start by throwing a paper ball to one of you. • Your job is to say your name and one thing you did this summer break that was fun! • Then it is your job to throw it to another person in the circle. • Once everyone has had a turn introducing themselves and telling about their summer break fun, discuss as a group who you think had the most interesting story.

Day 1 Homeroom Please have the following forms signed and returned by Wednesday, August 14 th: Emergency Card Media and Internet Consent Form PTSA form & dues Parent Compact Parent Survey Parent signature sheet stating they received items

Day 1 Period 1 Bellwork Copy your schedule on a piece of notebook paper. You should include Homeroom and all of your class periods, teacher’s names and room numbers. If you ride the bus, write your bus number. If you are a walker, write “walker. ” If your parent picks you up, write “car rider. ”

Day 1 Period 1 Reading Your Schedules are listed by semester. Semester 1 and Semester 2 should be the same unless a student has a semester elective, Wheel, or Intensive Math. All 6 th grade students should have the following classes: Math, Reading, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, P. E. , Elective Wheel or Intensive Math. All 7 th and 8 th grade students should have the following classes: Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, P. E. , and 2 electives or Intensive Math and/or Reading.

Day 1 Period 1 Class Activity Think about the following question: How do I show my Shields PRIDE? P R I D E

Day 1 Period 1 What I am Learning Today? • Learning Target: I will learn the expectations, policies, and procedures of Shields Middle School so I can integrate them into my daily routine and be able to show my Shields PRIDE, and be a productive, respectful citizen that is college and/or career bound.

Day 1 Period 1 How to Show PRIDE? If you are confused about what to do when you arrive at school, in your class, in the cafeteria, in the hallway, or even at an assembly, listen up while we review CHAMPS procedures. On your own paper copy the CHAMPS acronym vertically you will see on the next slide. (You will use this to take notes)

Day 1 Period 1 CHAMPS • C – Conversation Level (When I can speak and how loud can I be levels 0 – 3) • H – Help (How do I get help from someone? ) • A – Activity (What am I learning/or doing in some cases? ) • M – Movement (When and where can I move? ) • P – Participation (What does my participation look like? ) • S – Success (When will I be successful? )

0 = No sound/No Talking Examples: Taking a test, class work 1 = Whisper/Shoulder partner talk Examples: Participating in a think/pair/share, walking inside any building 2 = Conversational voice (only people in your group can hear) Examples: Students working in a collaborative group, voice levels outside buildings 3 = Teacher voice Examples: Teacher teaching a class, student presentation

Day 1 Period 1 CHAMPS continued • What if I need help? How do I get it? • The “H” in CHAMPS will let you know how to get help with the assignment. Some examples might be: • Raise your hand a wait quietly • Ask your neighbor/shoulder partner • “Ask 3 before me” (ask three classmates first before asking the teacher) • Check page ____ in your textbook.

Day 1 Period 1 CHAMPS continued • The “A” in CHAMPS explains the class activity. Some examples might be: • Listen to the presentation and take Cornell notes • Get out your D. E. A. R. novel and read silently • Read the two articles on climate change and complete the Venn diagram noting differences and similarities between the articles • Take 10 minutes to review your notes from yesterday and prepare for a quiz

Day 1 Period 1 CHAMPS continued • If you are wondering about getting out of your seat, all you have to do is look at the “M” in CHAMPS. Some examples might be: • None unless directed • You may get up to sharpen your pencil and get your supplies • Your group will rotate to the next numbered station once the timer beeps.

Day 1 Period 1 CHAMPS continued • How will your teacher or even someone who visits your class (the Principal) know you are participating? Look at the “P” in CHAMPS for expectations. Some examples might be: • Completing your graphic organizer with your shoulder partner • In your group, brain storming ideas for classroom rules and write them on one piece of paper • Participate in Socratic Seminar by moving to the posted “Agree” or “Disagree” signs according to your opinions on the topic

Day 1 Period 1 CHAMPS continued • How will I know when I am successful? Check the “S” in CHAMPS. Some examples might be: • Completed my science lab with required notes • Completed my math benchmark test • Got to my next class on time in my seat before bell rang • Ate lunch and visited with my friends correctly

Day 1 Period 1 Before School Procedures • Students cannot be dropped off at school before 8: 55 A. M. , unless enrolled in Boys’ & Girls’ Club. Those enrolled in Boys’ & Girls’ Club can not arrive before 7: 15. • Upon arrival to school in the morning, 7 th & 8 th grade girls go directly to the cafeteria, and 7 th & 8 th grade boys report directly to homeroom class with their breakfast. • 6 th grade students go directly down bus ramp to the 700 hallway. Get a grab and go breakfast and report to homeroom.

Day 1 Period 1 § All electronic devices are expected to be out of sight including headphones when reporting to homeroom. § Students arriving after the tardy bell regardless of their location must report to SA office to sign in & a receive tardy pass. § Students are expected to follow the CHAMPS for AM dismissal on the next slide.

Level 0 -during directions Level 1 -in hallway Level 2 - outside buildings Raise hand while seated, find nearest adult on duty when outside. AM Dismissal to Homeroom Movement when dismissed and walking on the right hand side directly to homeroom. Students walking directly to homeroom on right hand sides calmly and quietly within 4 minutes and staying there. Students arrive to homeroom on time with no tardies ready to learn!

Day 1 Period 1 Universal Procedures • 700 is primarily 6 th grade, 400 is primarily 7 th grade, 300 is primarily 8 th grade. • Students are expected to be in only their assigned hallways and not in any other hallway if not assigned class there at the time. • Students are expected to use stairs closest to their classroom. Students will never use the bus ramp side doors in the 300 & 400 hallways to leave or enter from. • Students are expected to exit the building only when the location of the next class requires it. • Students are expected to use hallway entry/exit doors closest to their classroom when having to leave building with the following exceptions: • far end of 300 hallway by front of school. These doors will not be used and remain locked at all times. • bottom middle of the 400 hallway doors will be locked and you will not enter or exit there. • 6 th graders are expected to use 400 hall exit doors closest to the basketball courts when changing classes between the 400 & 700

Day 1 Period 1 Universal Procedures • There will be no travel between the 400 and 700 building using the upper walkway. Any approved travel between those buildings will be done using front or back bottom walkways. • Any student with a class in the back half of the 400 building and is going to or coming from a portable will use the back entrance doors to enter and exit the 400 building. • Any student in the 700 building that has to travel back and forth to portables will use the bottom walkway by basketball courts. • Students will have four minutes between classes to go to the water fountain, and/or bathroom. • Students are expected to follow change of class and dismissal CHAMPS on next slides. • Students who need to travel to the portables from any location except the back of 400 or 700 building will use the middle walkway between 300/400 halls and then travel on outside bus ramp to portables under adult supervision.

Day 1 Period 1 School Map Please look at the school map and be able to locate the following locations: Lunchroom Student Affairs Guidance Bus Ramp Media Center Main Office Gym Restrooms Make sure you know where your 2 nd period class is and best route to get there.

Level 1 -in buildings Level 2 -outside buildings Find nearest adult on duty Change of class Location A Location B Continuously walking on the RIGHT hand side to your next class. Students calmly walking directly to class within 4 minutes, using the restroom or getting water on way to class. Students arrive on time to next class without being tardy!

Level 0 Raise hand wait for adult. Class Dismissal Seated until teacher dismisses by rows/tables. Students at level 0, sitting, with area clean and materials ready to travel to next class. Students exit class on time!

Day 1 Period 2 Bellwork 1: With your shoulder partner, brainstorm proper lunchroom behavior. On your own piece of paper, write down at least 3 expectations you will be able to share with class. Bellwork 2: Using your own paper, copy the sentences on the next slide. Take about 5 minutes and fill in the missing blanks using the word bank.

Day 1 Period 2 Lunch Procedures 1. Enter the lunchroom with your _____through the double doors nearest the _______. 2. Go directly to your _____ table and ____ seated until directed to get in line. 3. Keep ______, and objects to yourself. 4. Once your table is called, line up and wait for an adult to _____ you to the next available window. 5. Have your money, student _______, and food selection ready to keep the line moving. You are _______ one trip through the line, so purchase all items at that time. 6. Make ____ choices regarding food and friends. permitted hands, feet class healthy number direct assigned patio remain

Day 1 Period 2 Lunch Procedures 7. Upon getting your food, _______ to the same seat and remain seated. 8. Keep your area clean of _______ and _______. 9. After you have finished eating, you may visit with others at your table. Please use ______voices and respect one another’s _______. You are to remain seated until dismissed by an adult. 10. Once dismissed, clean your area, line up with your class at assigned doors with you teacher and follow your ______back to class. 11. All food, including drinks and candy must be ______in the cafeteria. return consumed space trash level 1 travel champs teacher food personal

Day 1 Period 2 Lunch Procedures Key 1. Enter the lunchroom with your class through the double doors nearest the patio. 2. Go directly to your assigned table and remain seated until directed to get in line. 3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 4. Once your table is called, line up and wait for an adult to direct you to the next available window. 5. Have your money, student number, and food selection ready to keep the line moving. You are permitted one trip through the line, so purchase all items at that time. 6. Make healthy choices regarding food and friends. 7. Upon getting your food, return to the same seat and remain seated. 8. Keep your area clean of food and trash. 9. After you have finished eating, you may visit with others at your table. Please use level 1 voices and respect one another’s personal space. You are to remain seated until dismissed by an adult. 10. Once dismissed, clean your area, line up with your class at assigned doors with you teacher and follow your travel champs you back to class. 11. All food, including drinks and candy must be consumed in the cafeteria.

Level 1 -inside at all times. Raise hand, remain seated until adult comes over to help. Staying in cafeteria for breakfast or lunch. Enter cafeteria, purchasing food, move to assigned areas, and sitting at all times unless directed to get up. Students calmly picking up their meals, sitting in assigned areas, following adult directions, eating their food. Students enjoying their meal!

Where is my 3 rd period class? Make sure you know where your 3 rd period class is and the best route to get there.

Level 1 -in buildings Level 2 -outside buildings Find nearest adult on duty Change of class Location A Location B Continuously walking on the RIGHT hand side to your next class. Students calmly walking directly to class within 4 minutes, using the restroom or getting water on way to class. Students arrive on time to next class without being tardy!

Level 0 Raise hand wait for adult. Class Dismissal Seated until teacher dismisses rows/tables. Students at level 0, sitting, with area clean and materials ready to travel to next class. Students exit class on time!

Day 1 Period 3 Bell work 1: Copy the following statement on a piece of notebook paper: Bell work is the first assignment or activity that is done at the beginning of every class.

Day 1 Period 3 Bell work Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. What is bell work? 2. What is the teacher doing while you are doing bell work? 3. What is the purpose of bell work? 4. What kinds of assignments will bell work be?

Relationship Building Activity • You have 30 seconds find a partner with the same first initial as yours (example: Gail and Gabriel) • Discuss with your partner if you could have a superpower what would it be and why? • You have 3 minutes. • Be ready to introduce your partner and their superpower to the class.

Where is my 4 th period class? Make sure you know where your 4 th period class is and best route to get there.

Level 1 -in buildings Level 2 -outside buildings Find nearest adult on duty Change of class Location A Location B Continuously walking on the RIGHT hand side to your next class. Students calmly walking directly to class within 4 minutes, using the restroom or getting water on way to class. Students arrive on time to next class without being tardy!

Level 0 Raise hand wait for adult. Class Dismissal Seated until teacher dismisses rows/tables. Students at level 0, sitting, with area clean and materials ready to travel to next class. Students exit class on time!

Day 1 Period 4 Bell work 1: Copy the following statement in your planner: Once you enter the classroom, you are not to leave without permission. Bell work 2: Using your own paper, please copy the sentences on the following slides, then using the word bank, fill in the blanks.

Day 1 Period 4 Tardy Policy and Pass Procedures 1. All students are expected to be ____to class. 2. A student is tardy when he or she is not in their assigned _______ or workstation when the bell rings _____ the beginning of class. 3. If you leave class for ANY reason, you must have a _____. 4. In order to leave class, you must get ______ from the teacher or be called by the office. Upon leaving class, you must sign the _________. Upon returning to class, you must sign back in. 5. Students can only use the restroom during class if it’s an ________. sign in/out log permission emergency wearing pass seat on time signaling

Day 1 Period 4 Tardy & Pass Procedures Key 1. All students are expected to be on time to class. 2. A student is tardy when he or she is not in their assigned seat or workstation when the bell rings signaling the beginning of class. 3. If you leave class for ANY reason, you must have a pass. 4. In order to leave class, you must get permission from the teacher or be called by the office. Upon leaving class, you must sign the sign in/out log. Upon returning to class, you must sign back in. 5. Students can only use the restroom during class if it’s an emergency.

Day 1 Period 4 Tardy Consequences Tardies 1 -7 Verbal Warning 8 th Tardy - Warning Letter 9 th Tardy - Parentlink tardy notification call 10 th Tardy - 1 Day Work Detail 11 th Tardy - 3 Days Work Detail 12 th Tardy - Saturday School 13 th Tardy - 1 Day ISS 14 th Tardy - 2 Days ISS 15 th Tardy - Refer to Intervention (Guidance, Student Success Coach, etc. . ) 16 th Tardy - Conference with parent 17 th Tardy - Willful Disobedience (Out-Of- School Suspension) * Students will have a new start at the beginning of each nine weeks!

Where is my 5 th period class? Make sure you know where your 5 th period class is and best route to get there.

Level 1 -in buildings Level 2 -outside buildings Find nearest adult on duty Change of class Location A Location B Continuously walking on the RIGHT hand side to your next class. Students calmly walking directly to class within 4 minutes, using the restroom or getting water on way to class. Students arrive on time to next class without being tardy!

Level 0 Raise hand wait for adult. Class Dismissal Seated until teacher dismisses rows/tables. Students at level 0, sitting, with area clean and materials ready to travel to next class. Students exit class on time!

Day 1 Period 5 Bell work 1: Copy the following statement in your planner and be prepared to discuss: The dress and grooming of students shall be that which contributes to the health and safety of the individual and which is non-disruptive of the educational activities and processes of a school.

Day 1 Period 5 Uniform Dress Code Policy • All students at Shields are expected to wear their Shields Uniform shirts each and every day. • If you wear your school hoodie, you must tuck in the hoodie and keep it on all day or have school uniform shirt on underneath if you remove your hoodie to be considered in dress code. • Remember if you look in the mirror in the morning and think “does this violate dress code” – it probably does.

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Remember… Shoes must be worn at school No exposing the stomach or chest areas front, back, or sides!!! No mini-dresses, short-shorts (Hems must be fingertip length) Clothing must be properly fastened and cannot have tears that are higher than finger tip length. Boy’s shirts must have sleeves Underwear shall not be visible Undergarments or pajamas cannot be worn as outer garments

Day 1 Period 5 Dress Code Consequences Offense #1 Conference with the Assistant Principal Notification of parent/guardian Student changes clothes before he/she can go back to class. Offense #2 Conference with the Assistant Principal Notification of parent/guardian Student changes clothes before he/she can go back to class. Offense #3 and Beyond Conference with the Assistant Principal Notification of parent/guardian Student changes clothes before he/she can go back to class. Discipline consequences as assigned by administrator

Where is my 6 th period class? Make sure you know where your 6 th period class is and best route to get there.

Level 1 -in buildings Level 2 -outside buildings Find nearest adult on duty Change of class Location A Location B Continuously walking on the RIGHT hand side to your next class. Students calmly walking directly to class within 4 minutes, using the restroom or getting water on way to class. Students arrive on time to next class without being tardy!

Level 0 Raise hand wait for adult. Class Dismissal Seated until teacher dismisses rows/tables. Students at level 0, sitting, with area clean and materials ready to travel to next class. Students exit class on time!

Day 1 Period 6 Bell work 1: Copy the following statement on a piece of paper: During school hours and while on the bus, cell phones and other electronic devices are to be used under the supervision of district staff for educational purposes only. Students must comply with the directives of school/district staff regarding when and where electronic devices can be used. • This statement is the Hillsborough County District policy.

Day 1 Period 6 Electronic Device Policy • School Policy: All electronic devices must be put away, including headphones, before being dismissed to homeroom and will remain off and put away until dismissal. No speakers are allowed at any time. Electronic device use may be earned at lunch based on grade student behavior and expectations as determined by staff. • BYOD (Bring your own device) policies will be explained by teachers when students are given permission to use devices within educational reasons.

Day 1 Period 6 Electronic Device Policy Consequences: Ø First Offense: The device will be confiscated by the staff member. The teacher will notify the parent/guardian and will return the device to the student at the end of the period or the day. Ø Second Offense: The device will be confiscated by the staff member. A mandatory conference is scheduled and the electronic device is returned to the parent. This can be a phone conference since some parents cannot physically come to the school. Ø Third Offense: The device will be confiscated by the staff member and an administrator will be notified. A mandatory conference will be held with the parent/guardian and disciplinary actions will be imposed by administration (detention, work detail, etc. ). Ø Any future offenses: will result in the device being confiscated and a meeting arranged with the parent/guardian to discuss further disciplinary action for disobedience. .

Where is my 7 th period class? Make sure you know where your 7 th period class is and best route to get there.

Level 1 -in buildings Level 2 -outside buildings Find nearest adult on duty Change of class Location A Location B Continuously walking on the RIGHT hand side to your next class. Students calmly walking directly to class within 4 minutes, using the restroom or getting water on way to class. Students arrive on time to next class without being tardy!

Level 0 Raise hand wait for adult. Class Dismissal Seated until teacher dismisses rows/tables. Students at level 0, sitting, with area clean and materials ready to travel to next class. Students exit class on time!

Day 1 Period 7 Bell work 1: Copy the following statement in your planner: Riding the bus is a privilege, therefore proper behavior is expected. Bell work 2: On your own paper, please copy the sentences on the next two slides, then using the word bank on the white board, fill in the blanks.

Day 1 Period 7 Bus Rules 1. Consider the bus as another classroom. The same ____ apply except you can talk with your neighbor in an appropriate voice. 2. Respect the bus driver as another teacher. Follow the bus driver’s directions ______ without arguing. 3. Get on and off the bus only at your ______ bus stop. 4. No throwing any _____ on the bus. 5. _____ in your seat when the bus is moving. 6. Be absolutely quiet at ______crossings. 7. The buses are equipped with _______ and video tape. 8. No _____ or drinking on the bus. 9. No i. Pods or musical devices are _____ at school or on the bus. 10. If you need to ride another bus or use another bus stop, you must have a _______ pass from the office.

Day 1 Period 7 Bus Rules 11. Vulgar ____ is not permitted in the classroom or on the bus. 12. The bus stop is considered school ____, therefore fighting or other inappropriate behavior at the bus stop is not permitted. 13. If you are going to ride home in a car, you need a pass from the office. Bring a written note from your _________. 14. If you want to eat breakfast (which is free), go _______ to the cafeteria (7 th & 8 th grades) or to the breakfast carts (6 th grade) when your bus arrives. 15. In the afternoon, listen to the announcements for your bus. When your building is called, please wait for your teacher to escort you to the bus ramp. Go directly to your bus because they will leave approximately ______ minutes after students are dismissed. If your bus is not here at dismissal, you will be sent to the gym to wait for it to arrive.

Day 1 Period 7 Bus Rules Key 1. Consider the bus as another classroom. The same rules apply except you can talk with your neighbor in an appropriate voice. 2. Respect the bus driver as another teacher. Follow the bus driver’s directions promptly without arguing. 3. Get on and off the bus only at your assigned bus stop. 4. No throwing any objects on the bus. 5. Stay in your seat when the bus is moving. 6. Be absolutely quiet at railroad crossings. 7. The buses are equipped with cameras and video tape. 8. No eating or drinking on the bus. 9. No i. Pods or musical devices are allowed at school or on the bus. 10. If you need to ride another bus or use another bus stop, you must have a written pass from the office.

Day 1 Period 7 Bus Rules Key 11. Vulgar language is not permitted in the classroom or on the bus. 12. The bus stop is considered school property, therefore fighting or other inappropriate behavior at the bus stop is not permitted. 13. If you are going to ride home in a car, you need a pass from the office. Bring a written note from your parent/guardian. 14. If you want to eat breakfast (which is free), go directly to the cafeteria (7 th & 8 th grades) or to the breakfast carts (6 th grade) when your bus arrives. 15. In the afternoon, listen to the announcements for your bus. When your building is called, please wait for your teacher to escort you to the bus ramp. Go directly to your bus because they will leave approximately five minutes after students are dismissed. If your bus is not here at dismissal, you will be sent to the gym to wait for it to arrive.

Day 1 Period 7 Bus Rules • While on the school bus, students may use their personal devices for non -disruptive activities such as completing school work, reading, privately listening to music with earphones, or playing games. However, use of personal devices is under the sole discretion of the bus driver. Failure to comply with directives given by school staff/bus driver may result in the consequences outlined in accordance with the student code of conduct. • School buses are an extension of the school. Appropriate classroom-type student behavior is needed to ensure student safety. Students who do not follow acceptable standards of conduct on the bus will receive similar disciplinary actions as those administered for classroom or school misconduct. When a driver observes or suspects a student’s misconduct, the driver will submit a written referral to the principal or designee. The principal or designee will determine the type and extent of punishment; a student may have bus privileges suspended if warranted.

Day 1 Period 7 • Students should check the boards located by the bus ramp on either side of the walkway. • Boards will display the bus number and location on the ramp. • Inside lane is the one closest to the ramp • Outside lane is the one farthest from the ramp. Bus Boards

Day 1 Period 7 Before School Procedures • Students cannot be dropped off at school before 8: 55 A. M. , unless enrolled in Boys’ & Girls’ Club. Those enrolled in Boys’ & Girls’ Club can not arrive before 7: 15. • Upon arrival to school in the morning, 7 th & 8 th grade girls go directly to the cafeteria, and 7 th & 8 th grade boys reports directly to gym • 6 th grade students go directly down bus ramp to the 700 hallway and get breakfast from the breakfast carts. • 7 th & 8 th graders go to the café to get breakfast and report to homeroom to eat breakfast. • Students are expected to stay in their assigned areas only at all times.

Day 1 Period 7 After School Procedures After School: § Walkers, car riders, and bikers will be dismissed first, followed by bus riders. § Bus riders should listen carefully to the afternoon announcements to hear the bus numbers. Once they are dismissed, teachers will escort classes to the bus ramp and students will load their buses immediately. If their bus is not here, they are to report directly to the cafeteria.

Level 0 -during announcements Level 1 -in hallway Level 2 - outside buildings Raise hand in classroom, find nearest adult on duty when outside classroom. PM Dismissal Movement when rows dismissed. Walking on right hand side directly to bus ramp, car rider line, or walkers exits. Students walking on right hand side directly to exit areas and leaving campus calmly and quietly within 4 minutes. Campus is clear and everyone is home safe and sound!

Day 1 Period 7 Dismissal Locate your bus number on your schedule. Sit quietly and listen for the afternoon announcements. Congratulations on finishing st your 1 day at Shields!!!

Welcome Back to Day 2 Shields Middle School Be a Superhero ~ Show Your Pride 2019 -2020

Day 2 Homeroom Bell work: Find your seat and sit quietly for the Morning Show. Please get out your signed forms to turn in. (Emergency Card, Media and Internet Consent Form, PTSA form & dues, Parent Compact, Parent Survey, and Parent signature sheet stating they received items)

Day 2 Period 1 Bell work 1: Have students use their own paper to create the Sailfish PRIDE graphic organizer shown on next slide. Bell work 2: Think about what having PRIDE means to you. What rules should we have at school and in the classroom to show our Shields’ PRIDE? Brainstorm with your shoulder partner classroom rules for each category. Complete your graphic organizer and be ready to share your ideas!

Day 2 Period 1 Shields’ PRIDE

REVIEW • What is the CHAMPS for Class Dismissal? • What is the CHAMPS for Change of Class? • Do you know how to travel from this class to the next using the correct traffic patterns?

Day 2 Period 2 Review Universal Procedures & Wish to See Planner Entry: Reviewed Shields’ Universal procedures and “Wish to See” policy. Bell work 1: Write down why you think Universal procedures are helpful to you to be successful at Shields?

Day 2 Period 2 Universal Procedures • 700 is primarily 6 th grade, 400 is primarily 7 th grade, 300 is primarily 8 th grade. • Students are expected to be in only their assigned hallways and not in any other hallway if not assigned class there at the time. • Students are expected to use stairs closest to their classroom. Students will never use the bus ramp side doors in the 300 & 400 hallways to leave or enter from. • Students are expected to exit the building only when the location of the next class requires it. • Students are expected to use hallway entry/exit doors closest to their classroom when having to leave building with the following exceptions: • far end of 300 hallway by front of school. These doors will not be used and remain locked at all times. • bottom middle of the 400 hallway doors will be locked and you will not enter or exit there. • 6 th graders are expected to use 400 hall exit doors closest to the basketball courts when changing classes between the 400 & 700

Day 2 Period 2 Universal Procedures • There will be no travel between the 400 and 700 building using the upper walkway. Any approved travel between those buildings will be done using front or back bottom walkways. • Any student with a class in the back half of the 400 building and is going to or coming from a portable will use the back entrance doors to enter and exit the 400 building. • Any student in the 700 building that has to travel back and forth to portables will use the bottom walkway by basketball courts. • Students will have four minutes between classes to go to the water fountain, and/or bathroom. • Students are expected to follow change of class and dismissal CHAMPS on next slides. • Students who need to travel to the portables from any location except the back of 400 or 700 building will use the middle walkway between 300/400 halls and then travel on outside bus ramp to portables under adult supervision.

Day 2 Period 2 ADMINISTRATION Principal – Ms. Carr Asst. Principal – Mrs. Duran 6 th Asst. Principal – Mr. Bobo 7 th Asst. Principal – Mrs. Williams 8 th SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Deputy Kubec STUDENT AFFAIRS SECRETARY Mrs. Trevino MEDIA SPECIALIST Ms. Allen Wish to See Form GUIDANCE 6 th Grade – Ms. Stasak 7 th Grade – Mrs. Egan 8 th Grade – Ms. Gerbec Step Up – Ms. Brown Joseph SOCIAL WORKER Ms. Lyles PSYCHOLOGIST Dr. Tucker STUDENT SUCCESS Coach Mr. Sarmiento

Day 2 Period 2 Wish to See Form Students requesting a meeting with office personnel, must fill out and turn in to one of their teachers a “Wish To See” form which can be acquired from any teacher. The teacher will take the “Wish to See” form down to the office. The office will then send a pass for the student to come down. Open/Random passes to the office are not permitted.

REVIEW • What is the CHAMPS for Class Dismissal? • What is the CHAMPS for Change of Class? • Do you know how to travel from this class to the next using the correct traffic patterns?

Day 2 Period 3 Bell work § Bell work 1: Copy the following definition of pride in your planner: “A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities that are widely admired. ” § Bell work 2: On a sheet of paper, write down 5 things you have seen other students do that represents Shields’ PRIDE.

Day 2 Period 3 Positive Behavior System The purpose of the Positive Behavior Support System or PBS is to reinforce the character traits we at Shields Middle School value. When an administrator, faculty, or staff member sees a student doing something that exemplifies Shields’ PRIDE, that student should be recognized.

Day 2 Period 3 PBS & Sailfish Bucks SAILFISH BUCKS (TIER 1): When an administrator, faculty or staff member see a students doing something that exemplifies Shields’ PRIDE, that students should be recognized. The adult witnessing the action will praise the student for making a great choice and reward him or her with a Sailfish Buck. TIER 1 STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE FULL PRIVILEGES AND ATTEND EVENTS IF THEY HAVE ENOUGH SAILFISH DOLLARS TO BUY THEIR WAY IN! Redeeming Tickets – Students will hold onto their Sailfish Bucks to use as cash in the school store, for school auctions, or to attend special activities. Special Activities – Several times a quarter there will be special activities that students can participate in during the school day. Each activity will have a Sailfish Bucks price. This includes the quarterly assembly.

What can I do with Sailfish Bucks? Students will be able to give input to their teams about what they would like to have on their teams for incentives and be able to spend their Sailfish dollars on. There will also be a school store available to you where you can spend your Sailfish Bucks on school supplies and various other items. More information will be coming about the store.

REVIEW • What is the CHAMPS for Class Dismissal? • What is the CHAMPS for Change of Class? • Do you know how to travel from this class to the next using the correct traffic patterns?

Day 2 Period 4 Bell work 1: Copy the following statement in your planner: If I ever have a question about my rights and responsibilities as a student at Shields Middle School, all I have to do is look at the Hillsborough County Public Schools’ Student Code of Conduct online. Bell work 2: Using your own piece of paper, write down three questions you have while your teacher reviews the student Code of Conduct with the class.

Day 2 Period 4 Link for Code of Conduct • http: //www. sdhc. k 12/fl. us/conduct – Rights and Responsibilities • Grades • Students responsibility for transportation – Student Behavior Expectations • • Attendance policies Make-up work Sign in and out to school Use of social media

REVIEW • What is the CHAMPS for Class Dismissal? • What is the CHAMPS for Change of Class? • Do you know how to travel from this class to the next using the correct traffic patterns?

Day 2 Period 5 Bell work Planner Entry: Reviewed the Student Code of Conduct online for bullying and harassment. Bell work 1: Write down your definition of bullying and your definition of harassment.

Day 2 Period 4 Link for Code of Conduct • http: //www. sdhc. k 12. fl. us/conduct/index – Student Behavior Expectations • Bullying and Harassment

REVIEW • What is the CHAMPS for Class Dismissal? • What is the CHAMPS for Change of Class? • Do you know how to travel from this class to the next using the correct traffic patterns?

Day 2 Period 6 Extramurals Bell work 1: Copy the following quote in your planner: “Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play. ” – Mike Singletary (former NFL player & coach) Bell work 2: Using your own paper, answer the Extramural Self-Survey questions on the following slide.

Day 2 Period 6 Extramurals Self-Survey Directions: Circle Yes or No for each question provided. 1. Can your parents pick you up from practice by 6 PM? Yes / No 2. Do you enjoy sports that middle school has to offer? Yes / No 3. Do you want to play high school sports in the future? Yes / No 4. Do you like to be a member of a team? Yes / No 5. Can you go to the doctor to get a sport’s physical? Yes / No 6. Do you want to represent yourself and your school? Yes / No

Day 2 Period 6 Extramurals Self-Survey 7. Would you enjoy the opportunity to compete in County championships? Yes / No 8. Can you keep your grades at a 2. 0 GPA “C” average? Yes / No 9. Is keeping yourself physically fit important to you? Yes / No 10. Would you love to have a crowd observing your Athletic abilities at games/matches? Yes / No If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions then download an athletic participant packet and have your parents/guardian complete it! The coaches are excited to get started!!!

Day 2 Period 6 Sports offered Girls and Boys Basketball Girls and Boys Volleyball Extramurals Seasons Girls and Boys Track Girls and Boys Soccer Girls and Boys Flag Football

Day 2 Period 6 Extramurals Basics for Extramural Sports: All paperwork to be able to start the season is due before practice begins. The paperwork can be completed on the Hillsborough County District Website All applications are available online. IT MUST BE FILLED OUT ONLINE. NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE UNLESS THE PAPERWORK IS FILLED OUT! The complete participant packet is good for the school year. One packet enables you to play all sports. Remember your completed Athletic packet and Mandatory Insurance Fee MUST be paid ONLINE before you can practice and participate in any sport.

Day 2 Period 6 Extramurals Basics Based on number of participants, coaches are able to hold try-outs the first week of the season. Coaches provide all players with a practice and game schedule. Parents and Guardians have to pick up their child by 6 P. M. from practice. After 2 nd late pick up you will not be allowed to participate in the sport any longer. Bus transportation is provided for away games. The bus will bring athletes from Shields to the game and back to Shields. Parents must pick up players at Shields if unable to attend away games.

Day 2 Period 6 Extramurals Basics Each sport plays games/matches against another school in our cluster. Girls play first then boys. Games start at 6 P. M. , except for a Monday game which may start at 5: 30. Coaches will notify teams. Game shirts are provided. Black shorts are to be worn during games. The Physical Education department has shorts for sale if participants do not already have shorts to compete in. Shorts can not have any pockets. Students have to maintain a 2. 0 GPA and have no “F’s” in conduct to be able to participate in the season. Athletic participants who receive ISS (In-school suspension) or OSS (Out-of school suspension) will result in game suspension or season suspension depending on the severity of the incident.

REVIEW • What is the CHAMPS for Class Dismissal? • What is the CHAMPS for Change of Class? • Do you know how to travel from this class to the next using the correct traffic patterns?

Day 2 Period 7 Bus Procedures Review Bell work 1: Copy the following statement in your planner: Riding the bus is a privilege, therefore proper behavior is expected. Bell work 2: On your own paper, please write a paragraph about proper behavior while riding the bus, include at least three specific examples.

Day 2 Period 7 Bus Procedures Review 1. Consider the bus as another classroom. The same rules apply except you can talk with your neighbor in an appropriate voice. 2. Respect the bus driver as another teacher. Follow the bus driver’s directions promptly without arguing. 3. Get on and off the bus only at your assigned bus stop. 4. No throwing any objects on the bus. 5. Stay in your seat when the bus is moving. 6. Be absolutely quiet at railroad crossings. 7. The buses are equipped with cameras and video tape. 8. No eating or drinking on the bus. 9. No i. Pods or musical devices are allowed at school or on the bus. 10. If you need to ride another bus or use another bus stop, you must have a written pass from the office.

Day 2 Period 7 Bus Procedures Review 11. Vulgar language is not permitted in the classroom or on the bus. 12. The bus stop is considered school property, therefore fighting or other inappropriate behavior at the bus stop is not permitted. 13. If you are going to ride home in a car, you need a pass from the office. Bring a written note from your parent/guardian. 14. If you want to eat breakfast (which is free), go directly to the cafeteria (7 th & 8 th grades) or to the basketball courts (6 th grade) when your bus arrives. 15. In the afternoon, listen to the announcements for your bus. When your building is called, please wait for your teacher to escort you to the bus ramp. Go directly to your bus because they will leave approximately five minutes after students are dismissed. If your bus is not here at dismissal, you will be sent to the gym to wait for it to arrive.

Day 2 Period 7 Bus rules • While on the school bus, students may use their personal devices for non -disruptive activities such as completing school work, reading, privately listening to music with earphones, or playing games. However, use of personal devices is under the sole discretion of the bus driver. Failure to comply with directives given by school staff/bus driver may result in the consequences outlined in accordance with the student code of conduct. • School buses are an extension of the school. Appropriate classroom-type student behavior is needed to ensure student safety. Students who do not follow acceptable standards of conduct on the bus will receive similar disciplinary actions as those administered for classroom or school misconduct. When a driver observes or suspects a student’s misconduct, the driver will submit a written referral to the principal or designee. The principal or designee will determine the type and extent of punishment; a student may have bus privileges suspended if warranted.

Day 2 Period 7 • Students should check the boards located by the bus ramp on either side of the walkway. • Boards will display the bus number and location on the ramp. • Inside lane is the one closest to the ramp • Outside lane is the one farthest from the ramp. Bus Boards

Day 2 Period 7 Before School Procedures • Students cannot be dropped off at school before 8: 55 A. M. , unless enrolled in Boys’ & Girls’ Club. Those enrolled in Boys’ & Girls’ Club can not arrive before 7: 15. • Upon arrival to school in the morning, 7 th & 8 th grade girls go directly to the cafeteria, and 7 th & 8 th grade boys reports directly to gym • 6 th grade students go directly down bus ramp to the outside basketball courts for breakfast. • All 7 th & 8 th grade girls are expected to stay seated in the cafeteria or seated on the courtyard. No standing in either location is permitted. • 7 th & 8 th grade boys stay in the gym, get their breakfast in lines and then sit on assigned side of gym. • Students are expected to stay in their assigned areas only at all times.

Day 2 Period 7 After School: After School Procedures § 6 th grade will be dismissed first, followed by 7/8 th grades. § Bus riders should listen carefully to the afternoon announcements to hear the bus numbers. Once their building is dismissed, teachers will escort classes to the bus ramp and students will load their buses immediately. If their bus is not here, they are to report directly to the cafeteria.

Level 0 -during announcements Level 1 -in hallway Level 2 - outside buildings Raise hand in classroom, find nearest adult on duty when outside classroom. PM Dismissal Movement when rows dismissed. Walking directly to bus ramp, car rider line, or walkers exits. Students walking directly to exit areas and leaving campus calmly and quietly within 4 minutes. Campus is clear and everyone is home safe and sound!

Day 2 Period 7 Dismissal Locate your bus number in your planner. Sit quietly and listen for the afternoon announcements. Congratulations on nd finishing your 2 day at Shields!!!