Welcome to the Sayreville Middle School Your child

Welcome to the Sayreville Middle School

Your child is now a Sayreville Middle School student. Things to know…

Arrival/ Buses • Students need to know their bus #. • Check the district website (www. sayrevillek 12. net) for times and stops. • Follow traffic patterns for AM drop-off. (7: 45 -8: 10). • Parents picking up their children in the afternoon (PM pick-up) - Form two lanes around the island. • Homeroom begins at 8: 15. Please be on time. • Students are only permitted to ride on their designated bus.

Drop Off/Pick Up

Absent • Parents need to call the call out line at 732 -5255290 for absences. You will also receive a call from Instant Messenger/Oncourse • If your son/ daughter will be out for more than 3 days, please call the guidance department to request missed assignments. Guidance Extension: 7060 • An absentee note is required when students return to school. • If your child has a chronic illness, you may want to let your child’s teachers know and certainly the school nurse.

A Note from the Nurses! Very important Sixth grade families must submit documentation of the TDAP and Meningococcal vaccines to the nurses prior to the start of the school year

A Note From the Nurses (Continued) • All medications must be brought in by a parent with doctor’s orders. No medication, even over the counter medication can be carried by a child. We must have a doctor’s order for any medication and the parent must supply all medication. • All medications must be in original container – labeled with child’s name and dose and time of administration from pharmacy – Doctor’s order and stamp • If your child is running a temperature and/or vomiting they need to be home at least 24 hours fever free with no medication. • Parents notes are only accepted for a one day gym note. More than one day requires a doctors order. • All doctor’s notes should be brought to the nurse.

SCHEDULE Regular Day HR/P 1 8: 15 – 9: 01 Early Dismissal Start – 8: 15 Finish – 1: 00 P 2 9: 04 – 9: 44 P 3 9: 47 – 10: 27 P 4 10: 30 – 11: 10 P 5 11: 13 – 11: 53 P 6 11: 56 – 12: 36 P 7 12: 39 – 1: 19 6 th Lunch P 8 1: 22 - 2: 02 P 9 2: 05 – 2: 45 Delayed Opening Start – 9: 45 Finish – 2: 45

Attendance is Important!

ATTENDANCE • Attendance Contract – Hopefully this will help us deter poor attendance habits from forming. • History – we worked to correct problems in the HS. Many of the attendance problems stem from bad habits formed in the elementary and middle school years. (This has caused HS students to lose credits for classes/entire schedule) • Possible retention with more than 20 absences. • Continued lates will cause Administrative detentions and family involvement.

SAYREVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 800 WASHINGTON ROAD PARLIN, NJ 08859 Gregg Jegou VICE PRINCIPAL Attendance Contract Student Name ___SAM______ Sent home with Student _8/29/20___ Total Absences ___14______ Total Lates ______25______ (Check if) __X__ - Lates will result in Lunch Detention – Date(s) of Detention ___9/6/20___ (Pm or Lunch) Report to room _B 17_ Dear Parent/ Guardian, Your child has an excessive number of absences/lates to school. We are concerned that this may lead to problems in the classes that are missed. Student’s grades tend to drop due to the loss of class time and in many cases students become frustrated. We would like all of our students to be successful academically, therefore we are asking for your help in getting your child to school on time. If there any medical or family issues that are preventing your child from getting to school on time, please call me so that we may discuss this matter. We are trying to change behaviors that are unproductive; therefore if your child is late from this point on he/she will receive administrative detention for each occurrence. Please sign this contract and send it back to the Middle School Office with your child. Parent Signature _______________ Date _____ Child Signature _______________ Date _____ Thank you, Gregg Jegou Vice Principal 732 -525 -5292 cc – Guidance -__ CST - __

Inclement Weather - Parent link messages - district web site www. sayrevillek 12. net Emergency Parent Contact * It is imperative that we have current, accurate contact information. • Please remember to go on Oncourse and update emergency contacts • If they are not updated with accurate information – students may not be allowed to attend functions (It creates a dangerous situation for the child)

Lockers • Each student is given an individual locker • Please keep it clean. Stickers are not permitted – except for pennant and pennant stickers • Each student is given a lock. Replacement fee for a new lock is $4. 00 • Students should keep their combination in a secure spot and should not give their combination to anyone • Lockers may be inspected at anytime by school officials • Students should not set their lock to open It is the responsibility of the student to lock their locker.

th 6 Grade - LOCKER USE DURING THE DAY! • You are encouraged to use your locker: • Before Homeroom (Books for 1, 2, & 3) • Before 4 th period (Books for 4, 5 & 6) • Before Lunch (7 th period) • After Lunch (Books for 8 & 9) • End of the day! • If you have a block period you are not to use your locker in the middle of that Period – make an adjustment • Please do not carry books for more than 3 periods

th 7 Grade - LOCKER USE DURING THE DAY! • • You are encouraged to use your locker: Before Homeroom (Books for 1, 2, & 3) Before 4 th period (Books for 4 & 5) Before Lunch (6 th period) After Lunch (Books for 7, 8 & 9) End of the day! If you have a block period you are not to use your locker in the middle of that Period – make an adjustment • Please do not carry books for more than 3 periods

th 8 Grade - LOCKER USE DURING THE DAY! • • • You are encouraged to use your locker: Before Homeroom (Books for 1, 2, 3 & 4) Before Lunch (5 th period) After Lunch (Books for 6, 7, 8 & 9) End of the day! If you have a block period you are not to use your locker in the middle of that Period – make an adjustment • Please do not carry books for more than 4 periods

Agenda Pads • Agenda pads are provided by the SMS • Students are encouraged to use them to record assignments/homework • This is a great organizational tool! • Students will use this as a pass to go to the bathroom – (this will help limit the loss of class time) • If a student looses their agenda pad they can purchase a new one from the SMS Guidance Dept. – students will report to the guidance office and be issued a temporary copy of the sign-out sheet for bathroom use, until they purchase a new one

Suggested Supplies List General *Backpack to keep in locker *Stringbag to carry around to classes *Reinforced tabs for hole-punched papers *Pencil case *Blue/Black pens *Pencils Suggested Supplies~ Grade 6 Language Arts Literacy (LAL) *Spiral notebook or section of a binder (If choosing to use a binder system, get the 2’’ to 3’’ binder and dividers for sections) *Pocket folder (Plastic folders hold up better, but that is optional) Mathematics *Spiral notebook or section of a binder *Pocket notebook *Protractor Science *A two or three subject spiral notebook and plastic folder or a 3 -ring binder with pockets (to be used exclusively for science class) *Loose-leaf paper for the binder *Pencils and blue/black ink pens (assignments will not be accepted in red ink) *A set of headphones or earbuds - many of our activities are interactive and require sound Social Studies *Spiral notebook or section of a binder *Pocket folder Quarter Classes (Specials) *Spiral notebook or section of a binder *Pocket folder Health (One marking period replaces Gym) *Spiral notebook or section of a binder *Pocket folder ***This is just a general outline- teachers may suggest other supplies that may be helpful to your child.

Suggested Supplies~ Grade 7 Language Arts Literacy (LAL) *3 ring binder 1 ½ ‘’ to 2’’ *Loose leaf paper *Section dividers for binder *2 pocket folder *Pencils *Blue/Black pens *Correcting pen/pencil (red) *Highlighter (any color) Mathematics *Binder with loose leaf paper or spiral notebook *Pocket folders *Pencils *Erasers Science *Binder *Loose leaf paper and reinforcements *Spiral notebook *Pocket folder *Blue/Black pens *Pencils *Colored pencils US History *3 ring binder *Blue/Black pens *Colored pencils for use at home ***This is just a general outline- teachers may suggest other supplies that may be helpful to your child.

Suggested Supplies~ Grade 8 Language Arts Literacy (LAL) *3 ring binder *Loose leaf paper *Folder *Highlighter *Blue/Black pens Mathematics *Binder with loose leaf paper or spiral notebook *Pocket folders *Pencils *Erasers Science *Binder with loose leaf paper or spiral notebook *Pocket folder *Blue/Black pens *Pencils Geography *3 ring binder *Blue/Black pens *Colored pencils ***This is just a general outline- teachers may suggest other supplies that may be helpful to your child.

MOVEMENT FROM CLASS TO CLASS • Students are expected to get to class on time and be prepared. They should only be carrying books for 2 or 3 classes at the most. • Students may ONLY carry a “stringbag” in the hallways. • Back packs - ONLY to be used to and from school – they must stay in the lockers during the day

Locks 1. Spin the dial to the right at least 3 times. 2. Turn the dial to the right and stop at the first # _____ 3. Turn the dial to the left, going past zero and go to the second # _____ 4. Turn the dial to the right and go directly to the last # _____ 5. Pull the lock open! Right Left Right

Classes Science, Language Arts, Math, Science Physical Education/Health, Social Studies and Specials. • Each teacher will provide the student with a recommended list of supplies for their class within the first few days of school. These supplies are only suggestions and are not mandatory. Recommended supply lists are also on the district website.

Physical Education • Students will have Physical Education class everyday, except when in Health. • Students are to have a change of clothes (T-shirt, shorts, sweatpants, sweatshirt) in their gym locker. Please remind them to take them home often to wash them. Baggies are suggested to put jewelry in during class since students are not allowed to wear it during physical education class. • Sneakers only: NO other footwear may be worn • Students will be given a locker and lock in gym class. It is the responsibility of the student to lock his/her important possessions in their locker.

2020 - 2021 Grade 6, 7, 8 Course Catalog

April, 2020 Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students, Sayreville Middle School proudly offers your child a comprehensive and enriching educational experiences aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English, mathematics, science, social studies, Spanish, and physical education/health. In addition to our core program, students attending the Sayreville Middle School for the 2020 -2021 school year will have the opportunity to request one primary choice elective and one alternate choice elective. This choice will make up one quarter of the four quarter cycle. The other three quarters will be required electives designated by the Sayreville Middle School to fulfill Curriculum requirements. The process of requesting this choice elective will take place on On. Course Connect through the student account. Please utilize the last page in this catalog to guide you through the process. On the following pages, you will review the required and choice electives by grade level. Please note, if the student has completed paperwork that selects Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Instrumental Band, then he/she will not have a choice elective. Hence, he/she will have 2 required semester electives on an A/B schedule for the school year. Band documentation and commitment to participating in band as well as acquiring an instrument must be submitted no later than June 1, 2020. Schedule changes, due to band requests will not be accommodated after July 30, 2020. Please find all Band information on page 7 & 8 in this catalog. While we will do our best to schedule students for their primary or alternate choice in the electives cycle, it’s important to know that there may be instances where the student course maximums are met and the Sayreville Middle School administration will then make a selection for the student. Further, please note that if the request process is incomplete by April 26, 2020, then an elective will be scheduled at the discretion of the Middle School Administrators or Counseling Staff. This course catalog will provide you and your student with information regarding programming, placement and course offerings to support your decision making regarding your child’s education path. Thank you for your collaboration and support of the Sayreville Middle School scheduling process. Please email SMSscheduling@sayrevillek 12. net with any questions or concerns.

English Language Arts Students will develop vocabulary, reading and writing skills aligned to the NJSLS for ELA through a variety of techniques using a broad spectrum of materials and resources. English classes are offered at three levels of ability to address the differentiated needs of all our learners, 01, 02 and 04. Placement is determined using multiple measures as outlined below. Grade 6 Placement Criteria: Students must meet 4 of the 5 requirements. LEVEL 6 -01 6 -04 NJLSLA 2019 Benchmark SBRC DRA Teacher Recommendation 790 or higher Student has not met standards in Language Arts (Levels 1 -3) Student earns 85% or higher on benchmarks 1 and 2. Student earns 65% or lower on benchmarks one and two Student consistently meets or exceeds 85% or more of language arts standards assessed. 60 or higher. At or Above Grade Level 35 or lower/falls below grade level Teacher believes student is an independently strong reader able to comprehend a variety of grade level or above texts as well as an effective writer. Also, able to demonstrate effective organizational skills and a dedicated work ethic. Teacher believes that a student would benefit from a slower pace, remediation of skills and smaller class size. Student consistently needs support in 85% or more of language arts standards assessed. Grade 7 and 8 Placement Student must meet 3 of the 4 criteria 01 Level 04 Level NJSLA 2019 Quarterlies Semester 1 Grade Teacher Recommendation Exceeded Standard for Language Arts (Level 5) Student earns 90% or higher on Q 1 and Q 2 exams. 90 or higher in 02 level course; 80 or higher in 01 level course Teacher believes student is an independently strong reader able to comprehend a variety of grade level or above texts as well as an effective writer. Also, able to demonstrate effective organizational skills and a dedicated work ethic. Student has not met standards in Language Arts (Levels 1 -3) Below 65% on Quarterly 1 and 2 exams (average) 65 or below in 02 course; 75 or below in 04 course Teacher believes student needs reinforcement in reading and writing skills as related to NJSLS. All other grade 6 -8 students are to be placed in 02 level courses

Mathematics and Technology Grade 6 Mathematics Course Codes and Requirements Math 6301 (Advanced) Requirements: District Advanced Honors Mathematics Test Teacher Performance Survey NJSLA Grade 4 Meeting or Exceeding only (Meeting 770 or higher ) Form A à Form B growth points By invitation only Textbook : Holt Geometry Larson Placement Test for New Entrants without NJSLA scores Math 6 6300 Requirements: Completion of Grade 5 Math NJSLA Grade 4 Meeting or Approaching only (Score Range 725 -769) Textbook : Course 1, Volume 1 and Volume 2 Glencoe Math 6 6304 Predetermined Entrance Criteria Teacher Recommendation and RTI Team recommendations Textbook : Course 1, Volume 1 and Volume 2 Glencoe By invitation only Grade 7 Mathematics Course Codes and Requirements Advanced Math Algebra 7 Completion of 6301 a NJSLA Algebra 1 is prerequisite score to be placed in 6301 a 7301 a B, B+ in MP 1 and MP 2 AP Mathematics Scores Exceeding in Grade 5 NJSLA Textbook: Houghton Mifflin

Teacher Recommendations Math 6 Pre-Algebra Accelerated 7301 A-, A, A+ in MP 1 and MP 2 A-, A, A+ in Quarterly 1 and Quarterly 2 Exams Meeting (770 or higher) or Exceeding in Grade 5 NJSLA If a student scores below a 770 on Math 7 NJSLA there is a probability that the student can be moved to 8322 ( Algebra 1 CP ) The student should meet 2 of the 3 criteria Range of students who are in the meeting range Grade 6: 750 - 787 Grade 7: 750 – 785 Grade 8: 750 – 800 Algebra 1: 750 - 804 Geometry : 750 - 782 Textbook: Glencoe Pre--Algebra 7302 B-, B, B+ in MP 1 and MP 2 B-, B, B+ in Quarterly 1 and Quarterly 2 Exams Approaching or Meeting proficiency levels (725 -770) in Grade 5 NJSLA Textbook : Course 2, Volume 1 and Volume 2 Glencoe Math 7 7304 C-, C, C+ in MP 1 and MP 2 D-, D, D+ in Quarterly 1 and Quarterly 2 Exams Partially Meeting and Did not meet proficient levels (650 -724) in Grade 5 NJSLA Teacher Recommendations Textbook : Course 2, Volume 1 and Volume 2 Glencoe Grade 8 Mathematics Course Codes and Requirements Algebra 7 Geometry Honors 8311 Completion of 7301 a B, B+ in MP 1 and MP 2

Placement Test for New Entrants without NJSLA scores Students enrolled in 7301 a move to 8311 Teacher Recommendation Meeting ( 770 or higher ) or Exceeding in Grade 6 NJSLA Algebra 1 and Geometry scores are prerequisite scores to be placed in AP Mathematics Scores Textbook: Holt Geometry by Larson Algebra 1 8 (Honors) 8321 The student should meet 2 of the 3 criteria Placement Test for New Entrants without NJSLA scores Range of students who are in the meeting range Grade 6: 750 - 787 Grade 7: 750 – 785 Grade 8: 750 – 800 Algebra 1: 750 - 804 Geometry : 750 - 782 A or higher in MP 1 and MP 2 A or higher in Quarterly 1 and Quarterly 2 Exams Meeting ( 770 or higher ) or Exceeding in Grade 6 NJSLA If a student scores below a 770 on Math 7 NJSLA there is a probability that the student can be moved to 8322 ( Algebra 1 CP ) Textbook: Houghton Mifflin Algebra 1 by Larson Algebra 8 ( CP ) 8322 B-, B, B+ in MP 1 and MP 2 B-, B, B+ in Quarterly 1 and Quarterly 2 Exams Approaching or Meeting proficiency levels (725 -769) in Grade 6 NJSLA If a student scores below a 770 on Algebra 1 NJSLA there is a probability that the student can be moved to Plane Geometry CP. The student should meet 2 of the 3 criteria Range of students who are in the meeting range Grade 6: 750 - 787 Grade 7: 750 – 785 Grade 8: 750 – 800 Algebra 1: 750 - 804 Geometry : 750 – 782 · NJSLA Algebra 1 is prerequisite score to be placed in AP Mathematics Scores Textbook: HMH Big Ideas by Larson Pre-Algebra 8 8324 C-, C, C+ in MP 1 and MP 2 D-, D, D+ in Quarterly 1 and Quarterly 2 Exams Partially Meeting and Did not meet proficient levels ( 650 -724) in Grade 6 NJSLA Teacher Recommendations Textbook: Holt Mc. Dougell

Social Studies Grade 6 Social Studies Course Summary: World history is a full year course required for all sixth grade students. It is a thematic survey of world history from the Old and New Stone Ages, to the river valleys of Egypt, Mesopotamia, China and the Indus, to the empires of Greece and Rome. Students study the development of civilizations from the earliest evidence of humans to the discovery of agriculture, the establishment of towns and cities, and emergence of complex civilizations. Students will learn geography’s themes, develop skills using maps, charts and timelines and will identify tools historians used to study history. Students will learn to link between past and present and examine the role of geography, government, economics, religion and cultural developments. Grade 7 Social Studies Course Summary: United States History is a full year course required for all seventh grade students. It is a chronological survey of the history of the American Nation from the beginnings to the Civil War Era, with emphasis in the following areas: The Colonial Period, The American Revolution, The Constitution and structure of the government, Western Expansion and the Civil War Era. Students will demonstrate knowledge of individual rights, majority rule, compromise, and respect for person and property, which are all inherent in a democracy. Grade 8 Social Studies Course Summary: Geography and American Civics is a full year course required for all eighth grade students. It is designed to expose students to the basic foundations of Geography and American Civics. Geography will teach students to understand the physical, political and cultural world they live in. Students will first be given instruction based on basic Geographic concepts. Then each continent and/or region will be explored in depth. Landforms, nations, climate, cultures will be the focal point of each Unit. Geography develops a worldly student who understands how regions, government, religion, language, culture and climate all impact humans and create a diverse planet. In addition, students will examine American Civics, the rights and responsibilities of a modern American Citizen. Students will also learn how immigrants gain access to the nation and the process they take to gain full citizenship. The core document of our government (Constitution and Bill of Rights) will be taught to provide the student with a clearer understanding of the role of government. Finally, a thorough analysis of each branch of government (Legislative, Executive and Judicial) will allow the student to plainly see how a government of many provides “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” for all that call the United States home.

Science 8401 (Accelerated) Biology Honors: Requirements: Grade of A- or higher in Science 8401 Grade of A- or higher in current LAL AND Algebra 1 course Quarterly Assessment grades of A- or higher in Science Physics 9: Requirements: Grade of B or higher in Science 8401 Semester grade of B+ or higher in Algebra 1; A- or higher in Algebra 8 Quarterly Assessment grades of B+ or higher in math Integrated Science: Students from 8401 are placed in this course as Grade 9 students if they choose not to take Physics or do not meet the above criteria. Science 8402 (Academic) Biology Honors: Requirements: Grade of A or higher in 8402 Grade of A or higher in current LAL class. Grade of A or higher in Algebra 1 Teacher recommendation Physics 9: Requirements: Grade of B+ or higher in Science 8402 Semester grade of B+ or higher in Algebra 1; A- or higher in Algebra 8 Quarterly Assessment grades of B+ or higher in math Integrated Science: Students from 8402 are placed in this course as Grade 9 students if they choose not to take Physics or do not meet the above criteria. Science 7401 (Accelerated) Requirements: 8401 (Accelerated) A- or higher in Science 7401 A- or higher in both LAL and math courses Teacher recommendation

8402 (Academic) Students from 7401 are placed in this course as Grade 8 students if they do not meet the above criteria. Science 7402 (Academic) Requirements: 8401 (Accelerated) Grade A or higher in Science 7402 A- or higher in both LAL and math courses Teacher Recommendation 8402 (Academic) Students from 7402 are placed in this course as Grade 8 students if they do not meet the above criteria. Grade 6 Science 7401 (Accelerated) Requirements: Grade A or higher in Grade 6 Science quarterly assessments Grade A or higher in both current LAL and math classes 7402 (Academic) Students from Grade 6 Science are placed in this course as Grade 7 students if they do not meet the above criteria.

Health/Physical Education 6 th Grade Health This course is designed to present information to foster a life-long commitment to healthful living by making informed choices about overall health and wellness. The program will make students aware of the factors that influence their health choices and how to acquire skills to promote and maintain positive growth and development. The curriculum will provide information on mental and emotional health problems, nutrition, diseases, risk behaviors and the effects of drugs and alcohol. The information presented will allow students to gain insight into their body systems and how to keep physically healthy. They will learn about accepting responsibility for personal health decisions and practices and working with others to maintain a healthy environment as a productive citizen. 7 th Grade Health This course is designed to introduce students to skills of adolescence which offers a comprehensive approach to improve the health and wellbeing of young adolescents. The program help students learn how to deal with the challenges of our complex society by offering positive growth experiences and specific coping skills. Students will discuss puberty to prepare them for the changes that will happen in the near future. Students will also discuss the reproductive systems and pregnancy to give them a foundation for future learning. This program also places a special emphasis on preventing drug and alcohol abuse and other related problems. 8 th Grade Health This course is designed to present information that helps students to take a positive course of action concerning their own health and to help students build healthy relationships that allow them to inspect the significance of their choices and decisions. This program will provide students with the resources to make safe, thorough and diligent choices in the areas of sexuality, basic first aid, fitness, social and emotional health as well as drug abuse prevention. Students will increase their knowledge and help develop skills necessary to make safe, responsible and smart decisions concerning these health topics preparing them for high school and later in life. Physical Education Grade 6 th -8 th These courses are designed to promote lifelong physical activity through instruction on various sport, fitness, and recreational units. Students will work to develop physical and social skills needed for participation in competitive and noncompetitive activities. Students will acquire an understanding of the components of fitness and an appreciation of the life-long value through personalized physical education activities. The use of diverse teaching methods across the curriculum will allow students to explore cooperative activities as well as a variety of competitive levels emphasizing individual goal setting and social skills. Students will learn to accept personal differences (maturity levels, physical differences, physical abilities, cultures, and gender differences) by participating in one on one, small group and large group activities. This course will provide students with instruction that enables them to value and participate in healthy lifestyles in the present day and future.

Required: Spanish 6 Technology 6 Elective: Music 101 Theatrical Arts Art 6 Skills for the Modern Student Music & Technology **Beginner or Intermediate Band Required: Elective: Music Appreciation 7 History’s Mysteries, Conspiracies and So Much More STEM 7 Art - Explore! Imagine! Discover! Spanish 7 Musical Theatre Journalism **Advanced Instrumental Band Required: 21 st Century Skills & Careers Multi-Cultures Spanish 8 Elective: Creative Writing & Expression Music – Vocal Performance Forensics: Science & Technology Computer Science for MS **Advanced Instrumental Band Choice Elective (Year) Grade 6 Beginner Band or Grade 6 Intermediate Band Grade 7 Advanced Instrumental Band Grade 8 Advanced Instrumental Band (Honors Student) Required Electives (Year) Semester of Spanish 6 Semester of Technology 6 Semester of Spanish 7 Semester of STEM Semester of Spanish 8 Semester of Multi-cultures Semester of 21 st Century Skills and Careers Semester of Multi-cultures

Grade 6 Choice Electives - Course Descriptions Music 101: This elective is intended to be an introduction to music providing a wide range of musical experiences designed to help students make music a part of their lives. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of musical concepts and music from a variety of genres, composers, and historical periods that they will be able to use in their everyday lives. Students will learn foundational skills such as performing, listening, analyzing, and responding to music. Theatrical Arts: Courses in dramatic and theatrical arts are designed to help students learn how to approach situations in an array of different manners which can help to develop creative thinking and new study techniques. Throughout the Theatrical Arts elective, students will read, act out, and analyze different scripts and scenes. A primary focus will be the introduction to musicals, such as, Shrek the Musical and Guys & Dolls. Work Smart: Skills for the Modern Student Learning is a lifelong endeavor and there are certain skills that empower students to meet their goals and be successful at any age. This course will focus on effective note taking strategies such as Cornell Notes, organizational tips, active listening, time management, technology tools to enhance study sessions, and strategies to build vocabulary. Course activities will also focus on student mastery of 21 st century skills in collaboration and communication. Music & Technology: Students use and build upon basic music skills through the use of software and hardware devices in the form of class assignments and composition projects. Areas of instruction include instrument and equipment care and operation, music literacy (reading and writing music), keyboard performance skills, basic compositional elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, form and texture; music technology-related history, concepts, terminology and experience with several software applications. Students are also introduced to digital sound editing. Listening and analysis of recorded examples of various forms of music created using electronic instruments is done. Additional focus is placed on the historical development of electronic musical instruments and the recording process.

Grade 7 Choice Electives - Course Descriptions Finding your Digital Voice - Journalism Students will explore the world of digital writing from blogs to podcasts to online reviews and online editorials/newspapers. Students will research and examine mentor texts online and write original submissions. Digital citizenship will also be reinforced. Journalism is a course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of journalistic writing, as well as to the basic skills involved in publishing a newspaper or magazine, and broadcast media. The emphasis in the class is on clear, concise written expression, and will benefit student writing in other areas of academic pursuit as well. Students will examine samples of print, broadcast and Internet media, and in understanding the fundamentals of these types of journalism, students will become more informed readers, viewers, and consumers. History’s Mysteries, Conspiracies, and so much more: This course will explore mysteries, conspiracy theories, and so much more throughout history. We will explore subjects from assignations to unsolved crimes to Presidential trivia. They will challenge you by constantly questioning the truth. You will hear many sides to historical stories and have to discover for yourself what you believe really happened. You will be researching, reading, and writing about many challenging topics. You will also partake in many class discussions and complete projects that exercise your creativity, thinking skills, presentation skills, and collaboration skills. Art (Explore! Imagine! Discover!): This Art course is designed specifically so Middle School students can excel in many aspects of Art. This course offers a rigorous examination into art and design materials, techniques, and ideas. Interests in drawing, painting, fashion, digital design, animation, architecture and sculpture will be addressed in this course as well as the basic elements of art and design. This course is designed to broaden students' education in art so they can be successful creative thinkers. Musical Theatre: The course is for the student that is interested in Musical Theatre – both on stage and “behind the scenes” as well as build on the foundation skills of theatrical arts. Specific vocabulary, the element of dance, songs as dialogue, as well as the use of West Side Story as a reading component will also be explored. Students will have the opportunity to rehearse, perform, direct, and choreograph/stage various scenes and shows from the many genres. All students are expected to both perform and direct/produce. Performances will be primarily in-class productions.

Grade 8 Choice Electives - Course Descriptions Creative Writing & Expression: Creative Writing is designed for students to create original forms of writing, focus on poetry, the art of the short story, and a six word memoir project drama. Vocabulary development, creative writing techniques, and skills are explored. Students will have opportunity to analyze currently published writings such as Teen Ink. Music- Vocal Performance: This course is designed for the higher-level singer and musician. The course will allow students to expand their own vocal skills, ensemble singing skills as well as higher-level musical concepts. Students will demonstrate comprehension of the vocal mechanism and the skills necessary to read, write, play, sing and listen to music. This course will offer a combination of voice lessons and musical theatre song performance. Performance skills, sight-reading, vocal technique, theory materials and music history topics will be included to develop the skills of a choral musician. Forensics: Science & Technology This course is designed to capitalize on students’ natural curiosity into crime scene investigation, while giving many opportunities to apply critical thinking and the scientific method to factual information. The topics covered are mainly determined by student interest, but will include basics of observation skills, crime scene investigation and proper evidence collection and handling. Computer Science for Middle School: This course is designed to introduce Web Design and Coding as an exploratory elective to 8 th graders. This course will teach the mechanics and elements of both web design and coding basics. With every aspect of modern life linking back to the internet, students will learn to create high quality websites that have compelling information and aesthetically pleasing formats. Students will build a foundation in computational thinking by learning basic coding concepts to create coding games, animation and artwork. Students will be also be introduced to current computer programming languages and have the opportunity to program physical objects too.

Music Department GRADE 6 Beginner and Intermediate Band April 2020 Dear Parent/Guardian: Welcome to the Sayreville Middle School Band! In order for your child to participate in the instrumental program at Sayreville Middle School, the attached form must be completed and returned to Mrs. Coleman by Friday, May 31, 2020. Students who are interested in joining band for the first time should select Beginner Band, however, those students who have studied with Mrs. Coleman at the SUES, should choose Intermediate Band. As a reminder, Band is a scheduled course in the middle school—there is no lesson pullout component to the program. Students who commit to band must acquire an instrument by purchase or rental, as well as the required text titled, Measures of Success Book I published by FJH music. Instruments available for students in the program include: Flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba and percussion. Please note, Beginner band can only accept mallet percussionists. If a student who played this past year at the SUES would like to switch instruments, they will be placed in Beginner Band. It is recommended that parents obtain instruments through such reputable dealers such as Music and Arts and Russo Music. We do not recommend K & S Music, oddly colored instruments, or the purchase of instruments such as Mendini, Jean Paul, Hallelu or Merano. Students would often do best by buying a used Yamaha instrument from E-Bay and then having it serviced to make sure it is in good repair. Dillon Music in Woodbridge is an excellent local repair shop. Rental forms will be available at Sayreville Middle School 6 th Grade Orientation and on the Sayreville Middle School Webpage. Students can both play in Band participate in Chorus at the Middle School. Thank you for your interest in the program-we look forward to your child's participation! Please contact Mrs. Coleman, (Aimee. coleman@sayrevillek 12. net) Mrs. Campbell (Joyce. Campbell@sayrevillek 12. net) or Dr. Paul Caruso (Paul. caruso@sayrevillek 12. net) if you have any questions regarding enrollment. Please return this form back to the morning teacher by Friday, May 31, 2019. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Student Name_________________________ Select One: _____Beginning Band _____Intermediate Band (played with Mrs. Coleman and will continue with the same instrument)

Please circle the instrument your child will play: FLUTE OBOE CLARINET SAXOPHONE TRUMPET TROMBONE FRENCH HORN TROMBONE BARITONE TUBA PERCUSSION Sayreville Public Schools Music Department GRADE 7/8 Advanced Instrumental Band Dear Parent/Guardian, April 2020 As the scheduling process commences for the students in Sayreville Middle School, it is time to confirm a band placement for your child in the 2019 -2020 school year. All 7 th and 8 th graders wishing to take Advanced Instrumental Band should complete the confirmation form below. This form will confirm your child’s intention to take band as the choice elective and the instrument he/she will play. This form should be submitted by Friday, May 31, 2020. Schedule edits for any student wishing to change from the band elective will be honored through June 30, 2020. It is recommended that parents obtain instruments through such reputable dealers such as Music and Arts and Russo Music. We do not recommend K & S Music, oddly colored instruments, or the purchase of instruments such as Mendini, Jean Paul, Hallelu or Merano. Students would often do best by buying a used Yamaha instrument from E-Bay and then having it serviced to make sure it is in good repair. Dillon Music in Woodbridge is an excellent local repair shop. Rental forms will be available at Sayreville Middle School with the Music Department and on the Sayreville Middle School Webpage. If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Campbell, (joyce. campbell@sayrevillek 12. net) or Dr. Paul Caruso, (paul. caruso@sayrevillek 12. net). Student Name___________________________ I will be participating in Advanced Instrumental Band for the 2020 -2021 year. Please circle the instrument your child will play: FLUTE OBOE CLARINET SAXOPHONE TRUMPET TROMBONE FRENCH HORN TROMBONE BARITONE TUBA PERCUSSION _______ I WILL NOT be participating in Advanced Instrumental Band for the 2019 -2020 year.

Making requests for Choice Electives using On. Course Connect Student Account: You will only be able to add elective choices when you sign in to the STUDENT PORTAL. The green access button is not available in the PARENT ACCOUNT. 1. www. sayrevillek 12. net 2. “Students” Tab 3. Student Portal 4. You must sign in on the LEFT side for “STUDENTS” 5. Your sign-in is your school email address and password (Google Login) 6. Select Course Request Tab on the LEFT side bar. 7. Click ADD COURSE REQUEST in the upper RIGHT corner. (This will bring you to the database of our school's courses. Here, you can search your school's catalog three different ways: by keyword, by department, or by browsing. ) 8. Once you find the elective you wish to select as your first choice, click ADD next to the course you want to add.

9. Find the elective course you would like to add as the alternate…. Please only choose (1) alternate elective. 10. When you have selected (1) primary course and (1) alternative course you have completed you course selection process. Please ONLY select (1) primary course and (1) alternative course!!!!! THANK YOU! Choice Elective Course Worksheet www. sayrevillek 12. net Student Tab and Select Student Portal LOGIN (School Email/Google Account) Grade for 20 -21 6 7 8 Elective Choice 1: __________________ Elective Choice Alternate: _______________

Future Academics 7 th grade 8 th grade • • • Language Arts Math Science US History Physical Education/Health Specials (Music Appreciation, LAL Tech, Spanish, 21 st Century Skills & STEM) * ESL Subject to change. • • • Language Arts/ English Math/ Algebra Science Geography Physical Education/Health Specials (Art, Multicultures, LAL Tech, Spanish) * Spanish 1, ESL

th Lunch (6 grade 12: 39 -1: 19) (8 th grade 11: 13 – 11: 53 & 7 th grade 11: 56 – 12: 36) • Breakfast is important because the 6 th grade will not eat lunch until 12: 39. Breakfast costs $1. 85 • Full lunch is $3. 35. Extra portions are also available. Lunches can be pre-paid. (not good for students to have excess cash in school!) • I. O. U. is available if a student forgets a lunch. • Snacks are sold at the snack bar. ($. 75 - $1. 50) • Students sit with their homeroom during lunch. • Bathrooms are open during lunch. • Online meal payment – support@myschoolbucks. com or 1 -855 -8325226

Phone Calls • Cell phones are to be turned off as soon as the student enters school property. Cell phones should remain off and locked in the student’s locker for the entire day, if not they will be taken and will only be returned to a parent/ guardian. Consequences will be given. • If the camera is used – for example in the locker room it could become a police matter • Please communicate about events afterschool with your child before they leave for school in the morning. • Calling the MS to relay a message should only be done for emergencies.

Dress Code Please refer to the student handbook for all the regulations of the Student Dress Code. Examples: Flip-flops are prohibited. No headbands, bandannas, chains and/or large jewelry are to be worn. Short shorts and tops are not permitted. No hats, sunglasses or outside jackets are to be worn in the building. Students are not permitted to wear clothing that is clearly sleepwear. Jeans with rips above the Knee are prohibited. Clothing should fit appropriately.

Pants that are excessively ripped which could cause a distraction or rips that are above the knees are prohibited. Please remember – Students are here for an education!

“I lost my…” • Lost and Found bins are located outside the cafeteria. • Students should not bring anything valuable to school. (Electronics, cameras, jewelry, toys, etc. ) • Label everything with at least initials.

A typical Lost and Found in June ! At the end of each quarter, these items are donated to charity.

Early Pick-Up • If you are picking up your child early from school, please fill out the SMS School “PICK UP NOTICE” form. It is available in the main office and on the SMS website • Please - Send this form in with your child to school - they will bring it in to the Security Office during Homeroom • The child will get a pass from Security to come down to the Security Office at the respective time to be picked up • When you come to pick up your child, you must have identification with you. You will enter the Security office (front of building) and show your ID – your child will meet with you in the security office. • Students can only be picked up by people listed as emergency contacts. • Families must have accurate emergency contact information entered into Oncourse

BUSES • Busses are moving classrooms • Students need to demonstrate self-control • Disruptive/unsafe behavior will result in discipline – continued poor behavior may lead to loss of bus privileges • Students must ONLY ride their assigned bus/ Students can NEVER ride a different bus • Parents must write a note that needs to be approved by the administration for a bus student to be able to walk. • Students must get off the bus at their assigned stop – no exceptions! • There is no food or drink allowed on the bus.

Late buses • Used for after school help, after school meetings and detention. (Not for visiting the public library, Franks or Rita’s) • Students must have permission to ride the late buses and will be given a pass from their supervising teacher. • Bus stops are different from the morning/afternoon stops. Please check the website for these stops. • Late bus runs will transport MS and HS students.

Technology/ Information • Students receive user codes and passwords to use the school computers. • Student/Parent checklists will be paperless. All forms will be online. • Please check the district website and MS website for information. www. sayrevillek 12. net www. sayrevillemiddle. net

Parent Portal - Set-up For 1 st time users Please e-mail parent. portal@sayrevillek 12. net Ask for a username and password Please include the student’s name, grade, and the parent’s name in the e-mail. Sign in to On Course Connect and update the parent portal, update emergency information, upload lease/deed, and immunizations (6 th grade) Once in On Course connect the parent will have access to: Current Grades, Report cards, Progress reports Attendance, Student’s schedule Discipline/behavior Transportation/bus information

Activities Remember to view – Reward Activities & Special End of Year Activities in the Student Handbook - Parent involvement is always welcome! Many of these activities are sponsored and supported by the PTO.

Get Involved… • • • Girl’s Soccer* Boy’s Soccer Cross Country * Field Hockey* Basketball* Wrestling* Cheerleading* Softball*/Baseball Track * School Musical* Floor Hockey Club* • Community Service Club* • Odyssey of the Mind* • Literary Magazine* • Chorus*/ Instrumental* • Band* • Student Council • Arts Middle School* • Wise Times Newspaper* Announcements will be made regarding these clubs and teams or check the board in the foyer. *6 th Grade students are eligible for these activities. Some of the above activities are sponsored by the PTO and/or Recreation Department.

Sayreville Public Schools Director of Athletics HS-MS Jennifer M. Badami jennifer. badami@sayrevillek 12. net OR (732) 525 5200 x 8125 ALL ATHLETES MUST GO TO THE ATHLEIC WEBSITE PAGE ON THE MAIN WEBSITE AT WWW. SAYREVILLEK 12. NET ALL STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW THE REGISTRATION AND MEDICAL FORM DIRECTIONS TO SIGN UP FOR A SPORT - EACH SEASON ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE PLEASE CONTACT EACH SPORTS RESPECTIVE COACH – CONTACT INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE OR EMAIL/CALL THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Any Questions or Concerns Contact your child’s teacher First. (Call the main office to leave a message or e-mail them. E-mail addresses can be found on the SMS website. ) Contact the Guidance Department. Secretary: Mrs. Seeger 732 -525 -5290 Ext. 7060 Counselor: Ms. Da. Rold Ext. 7061 (6 th Grade) Mr. Fischer Ext. 7063 (7 th Grade) Ms. Mecca Ext. 7062 (8 th Grade) Student Assistance Counselor Mrs. Consulmagno 732 -525 -5290 Ext. 7424 Administration Mr. Jegou (VP), Mrs. Rego (VP) Mr. Gluchowski (Principal)

Bullying “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication (Cyber), whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic, that takes place on school property, at any school-sponsored function, on a school bus, or off school grounds as provided for in (this statute), that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the school or the rights of other students and that: a. a reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming a student or damaging the student's property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his person or damage to his property; or b. has the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students; or c. creates a hostile educational environment for the student by interfering with a student’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student. Keep a watchful eye on negative things your children are writing and saying to others! (Please refer to the district website to view the policy) * Families/students/school personel do have the right to fill out an HIB report which will be investigated by both the VP as well as the HIB Specialist.

With your help we would like to prevent poor behavior before discipline is needed! Types of • Lunch Detention • Afterschool Detention 2: 50 – 3: 50 (Walkers/parent pick up may leave at 3: 50. Bus students will stay with the assigned teacher and be picked up at 4: 00) • Saturday Detentions (at SWMHS) • Bus Suspension • In School Suspension (ISS) • Out of School Suspension (OSS) Remember – Some times good kids make bad decisions! It does not make them bad Kids – If they repeat the same bad decissions, we as a team need to look at – WHY?

A general review of Disciplinary Consequences ATTENDANCE Truancy/Leaving School without Authorization 1 st incident: 5 days administrative detention 2 nd incident: 1 day Saturday detention 3 rd incident: 1 day ISS Late to School 1 st Incident: (5 days) Letter to Parent and 1 day Administrative Detention nd 2 Incident: (10 days) Letter to Parent 3 days Administrative Detention 3 rd Incident: (15 days) meeting with Parent, I&RS Referral and 1 Saturday detention or ISS 4 th Incident: (20 Days) Parent Meeting, I&RS Referral, Referral to Authorities and 1 Saturday detention or ISS Late to Class 1 st Incident: 4 late = 2 day detention 2 nd Incident: 10 lates = 3 day Administrative Detention 3 rd Incident: 15+ lates = 1 Saturday Detention or ISS Cutting Class (Unless cut is a result of student leaving school grounds) 1 st Incident: 2 days Administrative Detention 2 nd Incident: : 5 days Administrative Detention 3 rd Incident: 1 day Saturday Detention 4 th Incident: 1 day ISS

B. Insubordination Failure to Report to Teacher Detention 1 st Incident: 2 days Administrative Detention 2 nd Incident: 4 days of Administrative Detention 3 rd Incident: 1 day Saturday Detention 4 th Incident 1 Day of ISS or OSS Failure to Report to Administrative Detention 1 st Incident: 2 days of Administrative Detention 2 nd Incident: 4 days of Administrative Detention 3 rd incident: 1 day Saturday Detention 4 th-5 th Incident: 1 day ISS Failure to Report to a Saturday Detention 1 st Incident: 1 day ISS 2 nd Incident: 2 days of ISS 3 rd Incident: 1 day of OSS and Parent conference with the Principal Defiance of Authority/Willful Disobedience/Insolence to Staff Member 1 st Incident: 1 -3 days Administrative Detention 2 nd Incident: 1 Day Saturday Detention 3 rd Incident: 1 day ISS Failure to Follow Administrative Direction/Continued and Willful disobedience 1 st Incident: 1 - 2 days ISS 2 nd Incident: 1 day OSS 3 rd. Iincident: 3 -5 days OSS Failure to Wear/Display Student ID/Lanyard 1 st Incident: Admin Conference Suite 360 Assignment 2 nd Incident: 1 day Lunch Detention Suite 360 Assignment 3 rd Incident: 1 day Administrative Detention 4 th Incident: 1 Saturday Detention 5 th Incident: 1 ISS 6 th Incident: 1 OSS Disruptive/Inappropriate Behavior 1 st Incident: 2 days Administrative Detention 2 nd. Incident: 3 days Administrative Detention 3 rd Incident: 1 Day Saturday Detention 4 th Incident: 1 day ISS Removal from Saturday Detention or In School Suspension 1 st Incident: 1 day OSS 2 nd Incident: 1 -2 days OSS 3 rd Incident: 2 -3 days OSS 4 th Incident: 4 -5 days OSS

C. Vandalism and Theft Minor Vandalism/Graffiti 1 st Incident: 1 day Administrative Detention and Restitution 2 Incident: 1 day Saturday Detention and Parent Meeting 3 rd Incident: 1 -2 days ISS or OSS and restitution Theft nd 1 st Incident: 1 Saturday with restitution, Parent Meeting and police report 2 nd Incident: 1 day ISS with restitution and a police report 3 rd Incident: 1 day OSS with restitution and a police report

D. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR Profanity/Obscene Gestures/Vulgarity /Inappropriate Comment 1 st Incident: 3 days Administrative Detention 2 nd Incident: 1 day Saturday Detention 3 rd Incident: 1 day ISS or OSS Profanity/Obscene Gestures/Vulgarity Directed at a Staff Member 1 st Incident: 1 day Saturday Detention 2 nd Incident: 1 day OSS or ISS 3 rd Incident: 1 -3 days OSS Disorderly Conduct 1 s. It Incident: 1 -3 days Administrative Detention 2 nd Incident: 1 day Saturday Detention 3 rd Incident: 1 -2 Day ISS or OSS Bus Conduct Violation 1 st Incident: 1 -3 days Administrative Detention Parent notification possible seat change, 1 day bus suspension 2 nd Incident: 2 days bus suspension 3 rd Incident: 1 ISS, 3 -5 days bus suspension False Public Alarm 1 st Incident: 1 -3 days OSS, Parent Meeting and I&RS 2 nd Incident: 3 -5 days OSS referral to Guidance and I&R Police Report 3 rd Incident: 5 OSS pending Board hearing to determine placement, Administration Referral to CST, Parent Meeting, Police Report Scuffle//Physical Misconduct 1 st Incident: 1 Saturday Detention 2 nd Incident: 1 ISS 3 rd Incident 1 -3 OSS days, I&RS team referral and police report Fight 1 st Incident: 5 days OSS 2 nd Incident: 5 -8 days OSS 3 rd Incident: 10 days OSS I&RS referral and police report

Inappropriate Behavior (Continued) Assault 1 st Incident: 5 days OSS and a police report 2 nd Incident: 10 days OSSI I&RS referral and a police report 3 rd Incident: 8 -10 OSS pending BOE meeting to determine placement I&RS referral, police report Threat (verbal, gestural, written or electronic, such as social media 1 st Incident: 1 days OSS 2 nd Incident: 2 -3 days OSS I&RS Referral 3 rd Incident: 4 -5 days OSS I&RS Referral police report Bias Incident 1 st Incident: 1 day ISS Police Report, Report to Prosecutors Office 2 nd Incident: 1 day OSS I&RS Referral, Police Report, Report to Prosecutors Office 3 rd Incident: 2 -3 days OSS I&RS Referral, Police Report, Report to Prosecutors Office Bias Intimidation (confirmed by police required) 1 st Incident: 1 day OSS, police report, Report to Prosecutors Office 2 nd Incident: 2 -3 days OSS Referral to I&RS police, report Prosecutors Office 3 rd Incident: 3 -5 days OSS, CST Referral and up to One Year Social Suspension, police report & report to Prosecutors Office Sexual Harassment 1 st Incident: 1 -2 day OSS 2 nd Incident: 2 -3 days OSS I&RS referral 3 rd Incident: 4 -5 day OSS, Referral to CST Sexual Contact 1 st Incident: 2 -3 days OSS, Parent Meeting, Referral to Guidance and I&RS police report 2 nd Incident: 5 -10 OSS referral to CST, Police Report 3 rd. Incident: OSS pending Board hearing police report

E. SUBSTANCE Use of Substance/Under the Influence of Drugs/Alcohol 1 st Incident: 5 days OSS completion of an evaluation by the SAC appropriate rehabilitation protocol 2 nd Incident: OSS pending Board of Education hearing to determine placement NOTE Failure to test within 24 hours is an automatic “positive. ” An altered or dilute sample will also be considered a drug and or alcohol “positive” Possession of a Controlled Substance or Alcohol – All Grades 1 st Incident: 5 -10 OSS pending Board of Education hearing to determine placement and a police complaint filed. 2 nd Incident; OSS pending Board of Education hearing to determine placement and a police complaint filed Possession with Intent to Distribute –All Grades 1 st Incident: OSS pending Board of Education hearing to determine placement and a police complaint filed Smoking/Possession of Igniter, electronic cigarettes, smokeless 1 st Incident: 1 day Saturday Detention. Parent Meeting 2 nd Incident: 1 day ISS Police Report (summons to appear in municipal court) Referral to SAC 3 rd Incident: 2 days OSS. Police report (summons to appear in municipal court) Referral to SAC *NOTE: Requires automatic drug screen (Refer to Board Policy 5131. 6) Failure to test within 5 hours is an automatic “positive”. An altered or dilute sample will also be considered a drug and/or alcohol “positive”

F. Violation of Technology Acceptable Use Agreement 1 st Incident: 1 week suspension of technology privileges and 3 days Administrative Detention 2 nd Incident: 2 weeks suspension of technology privileges and 3 days Administrative Detention 3 rd Incident: 3 weeks suspension of technology privileges and 1 day OSS Severe Violation of Technology Acceptable Use Agreement 1 st Incident: 2 days OSS and a 2 week suspension of technology privileges 2 nd Incident: 3 days of OSS and a 3 week suspension of technology privileges 3 rd Incident: 5 days of OSS and a 4 week suspension of technology privileges ACADEMIC INTEGRITY – ALL GRADES (see student code of conduct “G”

G. Unauthorized Possession or Use of Cell phone/Electronic Device (All Grades) 1 st Incident: 2 -3 day Administrative Detention, phone confiscated and only returned to parent 2 nd Incident: 3 -5 days Administrative Detention, phone confiscated an and only returned to parent 3 rd Incident: 10 days Administrative Detention, phone confiscated and only returned to parent H. WEAPONS USE AND/OR POSSESSION (Refer to Policy 5131. 7 for more specific details, if needed) I. HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING Incidents of alleged Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying shall be consequence in accordance with the specific disciplinary infraction outlined in this regulation which may or may not have resulted in an affirmative finding of Harassment, * Please be advised any code of conduct related items are subject to change of Board Policy.

CYBER ISSUES • • We are not the Cyber police We will potentially deal with matters that have an effect on students at school Please know that the electronic devices parents are giving students are very powerful. These devices can help our children as well as harm them. Parents – Please closely monitor your child’s use/abuse of these tools.

SMS PENNANT AWARDS • • • Star Student: Awarded monthly by teachers to students who have consistently exemplified a conscientious effort towards academic achievement and the practice of good character. Most Improved Student: Awarded each marking period by teachers to students who have shown improvement in academics and/or behavior. Athlete: Awarded to students who participate in SMS athletics. (Soccer, Cross-Country, Field Hockey, Basketball, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Softball, Baseball) Club Member: Awarded to students who participate in clubs and activities. (Chorus, Instrumental, Odyssey of the Mind (OM), Yearbook, Floor Hockey, Track Club, Tennis Club, TAG, Wise Times, Student Council, IMPACT/Community Service Club, School Musical, Step Squad, Game it Up!, Literary Magazine, etc. ) Perfect Attendance: Awarded to students who have perfect attendance each marking period. I Made the Honor Roll at SMS: Awarded to students who received High Honor Roll (Straight A’s) or Honor Roll (A’s and B’s). Stickers will be awarded for the first 3 marking periods. Random Act of Kindness: Awarded by Staff to a student who performs a self-less act or deed for a person or persons. (Returning: cell phone, money/wallet, jewelry, holding a door, picking-up books, etc. ) Three stickers = Tee-shirt! Leading by Example: Awarded by Staff to a student who shows leadership traits that separate him/her from others. Someone who acts as a role model; academically, socially and/or behaviorally. Someone who stands up for others who are being bullied. Two stickers = Teeshirt! School Community Award: Awarded by Staff to a student who goes above and beyond to contribute to the Sayreville Middle School community. (Beautification Day participants, Peer Leaders, students who assist teachers, special classes/ programs, etc. )

Important Dates August 26, 2020 – Open House for 6 th grade families and New families (more information to follow) First Day of School – September 3, 2020 Back to School Night – TBA Early Dismissal held on - TBA (Please check the Our Schools booklet, Student Handbook & websites for additional information) Starts Ends Progress Reports Issued MP # 1 MP # 2 MP # 3 MP # 4 SMS Conferences 2020 - 2021 TBA Evening Middle School TBA Afternoon Middle School Report Cards Issued

The first day as a Sixth Grader • At approximately 7: 45 - 8: 15, as you get off the buses, out of cars or approach the building as a walker you will be given direction to enter the building through Tower 2 entrance – you will go through Security - and then go up to the gym hallway to meet with your homeroom teacher. When we are all together, teachers will escort their students through the hallway in the manner that the students will use to get to home room each day. • (This is a Practice Run) • We will do this for the first couple of days.

Welcome to the Sayreville Middle School First Day: September 3 rd, 2020 Back to School Night: TBA