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Alderwood Middle School
6 TH G R A D E P A R E N T N I G H T
FACTS AND FIGURES
2015-2016
Building Initiatives
Comprehension, problem solving, critical thinking
and analysis in the content areas (English, Math,
Social Studies and Science)
Students are academically and socially connected to
Alderwood Middle School
Minute to minute strategies for accurately assessing
student performance and communicating results
Producing citizens for the 21st Century – working
together on relevant topics while giving students
access to technology – i.e. Google Chromebooks
Mustang P.R.I.D.E
Prepared
Responsible
Independent
Dedicated to Safety
Empathetic
ICUs awarded for PRIDEful behavior
Emphasizes correct behavior in a variety of settings
Based on AMS Creed: Succeed academically, respect
ourselves and others, and create a safe environment
School Day
6 periods (Math, Science, Social Studies, English,
Health/PE and an elective or support class)
55 minutes each
3 Lunches; 30 minutes each
15 min. eating in cafeteria, then dismissed for social activities
8:00 start – 2:30 finish
5 min. passing periods
Class Presentations
Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying
Don’t be a bystander
Practice P.R.I.D.E
Confidential
Filling out reports/witness statements
Appropriate Use of the Internet/Facebook/Texting
Think before you post/send/search
Anything you send can be saved
Can have career and school ramifications
Using Chromebooks for academic reasons
Chromebooks
1:1 - for use at home and school
Google Apps for Education
Gmail
Google Drive
Damage and Loss Program
$30 fee, $10 if you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch
Students must keep the computer in their bags
Report damage right away
Teachers can push out/collect assignments, email,
etc.
After School
Clubs ($8 ASB Card required)
ASB – Core Council, etc.
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
Yearbook
Technology Student Association
Cooking, Art, Photography, Weight Training, Soccer Club, etc.
Study Club and Study Table offered after school
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays until 3:05
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Study Tables until 4:05
Study Club bus sign-ups in office; first come, first served
Dropped off at location close to normal bus stop
Interscholastic Sports
Edmonds is in the SnoKing League with Mukilteo
and Shoreline
Sports include:
Fall – 8th Grade Football, Cross-Country, Girls Fastpitch
Winter 1 – Volleyball and Boys Basketball
Winter 2 – Girls Basketball and Wrestling
Spring – Track and Field
Sports buses take students home after practice at
4:30pm; practice is every school day
Paperwork is located on the AMS website
Student Recognition
Honor Garden – citizenship, devotion to learning
Honor Roll Recognition Party and Certificate
On-A-Roll Certificate
ICU Slips – Weekly Drawings and Daily Awards
Lunchtime announcements
Morning announcements
Students of the Month
End of the Year Awards – 8th Grade
Department Awards
Overall Athlete, Musician, Citizen, etc.
Rules and Expectations
Attendance
Call into the attendance office if your child is going to be late or
absent from school
VERY IMPORTANT! Can result in court consequences
Hats and Hoods
They may be worn TO school but not IN school
Electronics
iPods, cell phones, etc. concealed when entering until 2:30
Not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items
Computers
Used for academic use only; leave in the computer bag
Rules and Expectations cont…
Cafeteria
Seated for first 15 minutes then….Wii, Library, Basketball, etc.
Buses
Stay seated, school rules still apply…
Backpacks
Students are permitted to carry string backpacks to their
classes
Students need to use their lockers – gym and regular
Tardies
5 minutes to get to class, 3 tardies in one quarter = detention
Parent Nights and Events
Curriculum Night – September
Music Festivals in Winter and Spring
Love and Logic – Parenting Classes
Grief and Loss Group
Barnes and Noble Night
Talent Show
Multicultural Dinner
Monthly meetings with the Principal
Community Coffees – Admin. can come to you
Emergency Info/Communication
Please use school office to contact students, not student
cell phones
Communication is essential
Please make sure your information is current
“Big Mouth” Robocalls and Emails
If you haven’t been receiving phone calls or emails, please let us
know
AMS Website
Newsletters
Teacher Websites
Skyward Notices
Tips for Success
Stay off or highly supervise Ask.fm, Facebook, texting
60% of problems at school have technology origins
Call and/or email your teachers, counselors, admin.
Review planner or calendar
Student Handbook
Calendar, stay organized
Encourage Schedule working at Study Club, Study Table
Give a time and place for homework
Check Skyward
Counseling office can help support
Be involved
Communicate and link with teachers
Ask your child for a daily report