SURVIVAL GUIDE CARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

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SURVIVAL GUIDECARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
COUGARS
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WELCOME TO CARTER
Middle school is a transition period, full of
changes and adjustments. This Survival Guide
was created to answer some of the questions often
asked by incoming students. If you still have
questions, be sure to ask any Carter staff member
theyre here to help you! Have a great school
year!
SOME KEY INFORMATION Principal Dr. Kathleen
Szuminski [phone] Assistant Principal
Ms. Debbie Mazur [phone] Counselor A L
Mrs. Denise Landers [phone] Counselor M
Z Mrs. Sally Hoben [phone] 12000
Masonic Warren, Michigan 48093 www.wcs.k12.mi.us/
Carter MAIN OFFICE HOURS 7 A.M. 4 P.M.
If you have attendance questions or you get to
school late, you must report to the Main Office.
Keep this phone number handy. Attendance
Reporting 586-698-4297
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF

• I FORGET MY LOCKER COMBINATION ... Get a pass
  from
• your teacher and then go to the Main Office
• I FEEL ILL AND WANT TO GO HOME ... Get a pass
  from your teacher and then go to the Main Office
• I WILL BE AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS WITH MY FAMILY ...
  Bring a note from a parent to the Main Office to
  get the necessary papers
• for a pre-arranged absence.
• I WANT TO SEE MY COUNSELOR ... Get a pass from
  your teacher and then go to the Counseling Center
  to sign up for an appointment.
• I AM ABSENT AND WANT TO GET MY HOMEWORK ...
  Teachers have different procedures. Check with
  your teacher. You must be absent three
  consecutive days to request homework from the
  Main Office. Remember to see Homework Central
  on Carters website.

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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF

• I NEED TO LEAVE SCHOOL FOR AN APPOINTMENT ...
  Bring a note from a parent to the Main Office as
  soon as you arrive at
• school in the morning.
• I FORGET MY BUS NUMBER ... Ask in the Counseling
  Center.
• I AM LATE TO SCHOOL IN THE MORNING ...
• After 815 a.m., you should report to the
  Main Office.
• I LOSE MY SCHEDULE AND FORGET WHERE MY CLASSES
  ARE ... Request another copy of your schedule in
  the Counseling Center.
• I FORGET MY LUNCH ... Get a pass from your
  teacher and
• then go to the Main Office.

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HELPFUL HINTS

• Backpacks make it easier to carry your books,
  lunch, and whatever else you need to and from
  school. Backpacks are kept in your locker during
  the day. Backpacks with wheels will not fit in
  your locker.
• Dont put off your homework until the last
  minute. Youll regret it when you are up late
  (if your parents will allow it!) finishing the
  report youve known about for two weeks.
• Get the phone number of at least two people from
  each of your classes. This way you have someone
  to call if you are absent or need help on an
  assignment.
• Use different colored notebooks and folders for
  each class. You only have a few minutes between
  classes the different colors make grabbing your
  books and getting to class on time much easier.
  Keeping your locker clean and organized helps,
  too!
• Be sure to take good notes in every class.
  Teachers often use their lecture as part of the
  test material.

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HELPFUL HINTS

• In your AGENDA, keep a record of the grades you
  receive on all assignments, tests, and quizzes.
  This way youll always know what you are getting
  in the class. Your first agenda is FREE
  otherwise, the replacement cost is 10
• Not only are the AGENDAS useful for keeping track
  of your homework, your grades, and your
  extra-curricular activitiesthey also function as
  hall passes!
• There is a monthly newsletter. It is available
  on Carters website. It includes such
  information as sports schedules, school
  activities, and the school lunch menu.
• If your parents change a home or work phone
  number, notify the Counseling Center with the
  change. The school needs up-to-date information.
• If you move, be sure to call the Counseling
  Office. (586-698-4296)
• Our parent group, the Carter Action Team, meets
  the first Monday of each month.

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SURVIVAL TIPS

• There are bathrooms by the Band Room,
• the Counseling Center, and in the middle of the
  Eighth Grade Hall.
• Get your school supplies, including pencils,
  paper, and agenda together the night before.
  Youll want to be prepared when teacherS start
  assigning homework
• yes, that might be the first day of school!
• You have four minutes between classes.
• You must wear your school ID with the lanyard.
  They cost 5.00 to replace!
• The clinic is located between the Counseling
  Center and the Main Office.
• If you need to go to the Clinic, ask your teacher
• and then come to the Main Office.

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SUGGESTEDSCHOOL SUPPLIES

• Pencils, pens
• Red correcting pens
• Highlighters
• Colored pencils, markers, crayons
• Pencil bag
• Organized binder (like a Trapper Keeper)
• Folders with pockets
• Calculator (optional)
• Single subject spiral notebooks
• Protractor, ruler
• Glue stick
• Scissors

Backpacks on wheels do NOT fit in the lockers!
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SPORTS
STUDENT COUNCIL
Basketball Football Track Volleyball
A great way to get involved, to meet friends, and
to help the community.
CARTER FACTS
School Colors Blue and Gold School Mascot
Cougar
Carter was build in 1969 and named after Lois B.
Carter. Miss Carter taught for 44 years(24 years
in Warren Consolidated). At the time of her
retirement, the school was dedicated to her
because she had been a dedicated Warren teacher.
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PLC MONDAY SCHEDULE
Professional Learning Community

• First Hour 845 936
• Second Hour 940 1031
• Third Hour 1035 1126
• Fourth Hour 1130 104
• Lunch A 1130 1200
• Lunch B 1202 1232
• Lunch C 1234 104
• Fifth Hour 108 159
• Sixth Hour 203 254

There are three lunch periods A, B, and C.
Your fourth hour class determines which lunch you
have. Lunch A is before 4th hour, Lunch B is in
the middle of 4th hour, and Lunch C is at the end
of 4th hour.
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TUESDAY - FRIDAY SCHEDULE

• First Hour 800 900
• Second Hour 904 1004
• Third Hour 1008 1108
• Fourth Hour 1112 1246
• Lunch A 1112 1142
• Lunch B 1144 1214
• Lunch C 1216 1246
• Fifth Hour 1250 150
• Sixth Hour 154 254

There are three lunch periods A, B, and C.
Your fourth hour class determines which lunch you
have. Lunch A is before 4th hour, Lunch B is in
the middle of 4th hour, and Lunch C is at the end
of 4th hour.
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HOW TO OPEN YOUR LOCKER
Locker No. ________ Locker Combination _______ -
_______ - ______

• Start at zero.
• Turn the dial to the right three full turns and
  stop on _______.
• Turn the dial to the left. Pass __________ once
  and then
• stop on __________ the next time it comes
  around.
• Turn the dial back to the right and stop
  immediately
• on __________. DO NOT PASS IT UP.
• Lift the handle to open.

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ALPHABETSOUP

• A ATHLETICS
• B BAND AND BASKETBALL
• C COUGARS
• D DEDICATION
• E EXTRAVAGANZAS
• F FOOTBALL
• G GRADE POINT AVERAGE
• H HONOR ROLL
• I INTRAMURALS
• J JAZZ
• K KNOWLEDGE
• L - LOCKERS

M MEAP N NEW STUDENT BUDDIES O
ORIENTATIONS P PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
COMMUNITY Q QUALITY EDUCATION R RESPECT S
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD T TRACK U - UNIFIED ARTS V
VOLLEYBALL W WARREN CONSOLIDATED X EXCITING Y
YEARBOOK Z - ZOWIE
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NOTES AND QUESTIONS