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th 6 Welcome Grade Parents 2015 PARENT ACADEMY HOSTED BY MELANIE THOMAS/JAN KARWOWSKI Where to Get Information First Day Packets going home 1st day Campus Website Canvas- This will be our primary information application for students/teachers. Students will have access on Aug. 24th and parents will have observer rights starting Sept. 11th. Google Doc. Homework page will be available until Dec. 18th, 2015. It will be deleted after the 18th as Canvas will take over as our primary application. E-News/Phone Outs- Please double check your email addresses on HAC. Home Access Center Katy ISD APP for phones and devices Remind 101 E-mail Lockers All students will have a bottom locker located in the 6th grade hallway. The lockers should be pretty close to the student’s advisory class Students may decorate the inside of their locker but they can’t use glue or anything permanent. Magnets, and overstuffing the locker can cause it to jam If a student cannot open their locker Get an adult to assist. (all teachers have locker keys) Forms outside the counselor office can be filled out for us to check your locker If broken, students will be issued a new one or it will be fixed Locker combinations are on the top corner of the student’s schedule Students may come in 8-10 on August 21st with their parents to place items in their locker. Schedules Schedules are passed out today and another copy will be distributed Monday morning in the girls gym(6th grade holding area) Problems with schedule such as missing or a duplicate classes. Teachers will hand out schedule change forms to students. Students will need to complete the form and hand it in to one of their teachers. Follow current schedule until changes can be made, the counselor will meet with you once your schedule has been changed. We do not offer schedule changes to a different teacher Discipline District Policy and guidelines Outlined in the KISD Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct Handbook Approved by the school board Based on Texas Education Code Student Guidelines Will be discussed with students during an advisory assembly. Classroom Discipline Guidelines Will be discussed with students during Bobcat camp with advisory teachers Covered as part of classroom procedures with teachers during first week Dress Code Please dress appropriately for Junior High What is cute/short in elementary school may not be appropriate for Junior High Boys and Girls: No hats, bandanas, or head coverings (unless for religious purposes) Frayed clothing Objectionable subject manner Wallet chains Pajamas, sleepwear, or slippers Shoes with wheels on the bottom Jeans with holes above mid-thigh Unusual colored hair and piercings (other than ears) are not allowed Dress Code Girls No running shorts Skirts, shorts, and dresses should be no higher than mid-thigh No strapless tops, or see-through material with just undergarments showing No bare midriff No tank tops and camisoles with straps less than one inch in width Pants may be made of spandex or form fitting material but must be covered by long shirt, skirt, or shorts which extend past mid-thigh Boys No undershirts or boxer shorts (as outside layer of clothing) No sagging pants No tank tops with large side openings Lunch Students have option of bring or purchasing lunch Tray lunch available at either hot line Snacks, a-la carte, optional tray meal available at snack lines Meal payments can be made several different ways Cafeteria manager Home Access Center May take 24-48 hours for it to process through Bring money or check from home Students may sit any where for lunch Occasionally will have assigned tables to meet other students Students with good behavior will have the option of sitting outside at picnic tables If students do not have lunch money Speak with Counselor or Assistant Principal at lunch Tutorials and After School Academy Tutorials: All Teaching Teams Offer Tutorials several days a week (M-Th) Students may receive tutoring from a teacher different than they have in class Schedule available on teacher’s web pages/wikis and will be given to students in class Tutoring available during advisory on some days Students are encouraged to self-advocate with teachers for tutoring opportunities. After School Academy: Will begin during the 2nd six weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Students are selected based on teacher recommendations and grades After school from 2:40-4:20 Bussing is provided to all students participating in ASA Parents will be notified and permission forms send home for students selected. Technology BYOD Students may bring their own devices to school (Kindle, IPAD, Nook, phone) Students are responsible for keeping equipment safe. Please set up Find My Phone AP on the Apple Devices. Students must adhere to the Responsible Use Guidelines concerning devices and phones Cell Phones Students may use cell phone during the following times only: Before and after school During lunch (when not being addressed by an adult) Hallway between classes In class at the direction of AND with the permission of the teacher Technology Students can be disciplined for improper use of phones and devices Head Phones are not allowed on campus. Students may use ear buds (only in one ear) Teachers may pick up a phone from a student Will be returned to student at end of parent or Referred to the assistant principal Principal may go through students phone with student present No pictures, video, or recordings may be taken of anyone during the school day The School is not responsible for breakage, theft, or damage of phone Technology Please check your students phone on a regular, random basis!!! Snap chat Instagram Ask.fm I-funny Kik Vine Ignore no more (this one is for parents) Children need oversight and accountability to use technology correctly Cyber-Bullying may occur without proper oversight Bullying Taken very seriously here at MMJH Bullying vs Mean Behavior: Bullying of time. Mean is mean behavior that is repeated often and over a period behavior is a random comment or act of unkindness Number of interventions/programs in place No Place for Hate Safety Net/Hero Net Counselor Rachel’s Activities/Small Group Counseling Challenge Advice from Parents who have been there….. Don’t worry! Everything is going to work out. Help your student adjust but let them take ownership of their responsibilities with classes and friendships. If they are experiencing problems with other students, tell them to talk to the counselor, teacher, or principal for help with the situation. Be involved. Join our awesome PTA. Junior high is a transitional time and children need to see parents at school and know that they support the school Engage your children. Ask them about their day. It makes a difference for them to know that you are genuinely interested Encourage them to get involved in club and activities. CHECK THEIR PHONES!! The Katy ISD APP will give you quick access to your students grades and assignments. Requests When picking up your student from an event, ballgame, or tutorials please be on time Let your student self advocate with their teachers. Follow up after your student attempts to work it out themselves. Please follow the chain of command. If you have an issue with a teacher, please try and resolve with the teacher first. Get the counselor or assistant principal involved if there is not a resolution Junior high is a time for students to stretch their wings, make mistakes, and begin learning how to be a successful young person and adult. Allow them that opportunity. Follow the rules and locations for dropping off, picking up students, and parking. It is for everyone’s safety. Requests Please contact the teachers to let them know your child’s needs or background. Please contact teachers if something is going on at home that might impact a students behavior or emotional well being at school. We don’t need to know everything (unless you think it is important), but a heads up is always nice. Please follow the chain of command. If you have an issue with a teacher, please try and resolve with the teacher first. Get the counselor or assistant principal involved if there is not a resolution. My contact information: Melanie Thomas-6th grade Assistant Principal [email protected] Office Number: 281-237-8012