Jaguar Jubilee Parent Orientation

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Jaguar Jubilee Parent Orientation

• Guion Creek Middle School
• 2013-2014
• Welcome !

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Administrative Team

• Mrs. Maggie Hernandez Bishop- Principal
• Mrs. Kathy Hyduk Assistant Principal
• Mr. Cy Johnson Assistant Principal
• Mr. Quentin Hunter Athletic Director
• Mr. Shine Resource Officer/Campus Monitor
• Guidance Department
• Mrs. Amy White Counselor ()
• Ms. Qiana Miller Counselor ()

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Agenda

• Important Dates
• The Class Schedule
• Sample Schedule
• Bell Schedule
• Skyward
• Dress Code
• Tardy Policy
• Programs/Activities
• School Resources

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Important Dates

• August 13th First day of school
• August 22nd Picture Day
• August 28th Back to School Night
• September 25th Parent-Teacher Conferences
• September 13 Progress reports
• ..

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6th grade Student CLASSES

• The Student Schedule is based on a 8 period day
  rotation with 7 class periods per day.
• For Example 6th Grade Curriculum includes
• Language Arts Related Arts Directed Studies
• Math Choir
• Science Band
• Reading Orchestra
• Social Studies P.E./Wellness

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student Schedule

• 845 a.m. Universal Breakfast in classroom
• School day 850 a.m. - 350 p.m.
• Class periods 50 minutes
• Passing periods 3 minutes
• Related-Arts passing periods 4 minutes
• 6th grade Lunch Time E lunch-1233-103
• F
  lunch-1247-117

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Skyward

• Type http//skyward.pike.k12.in.us into your
  internet browser.
• Log into Skyward using the username and password
  provided by the district.
• If you do not have a username and password
  contact the school office at 317-293-4549.

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Dress Code expectations/policy

• Shirts Color - any SOLID Style - Polo-style (no
  logos) Worn - Tucked in and buttoned at all
  times
• Undershirts Color - any SOLID (no visible
  printing) Style - long or short sleeved (no
  printing on sleeves) Worn - tucked in at all
  times, under appropriate shirt Crew neck or
  V-neck No visible camisoles or other attire
  considered "underwear" by administration
• Shoes Style - Any closed-toe shoe Closed-heel
  or strap-heel NO flip-flops
• Socks, Stockings, Tights, Hose Color - Any solid
  color
• Pants, Walking-Shorts, Skirts, Capris, Skorts,
  Jumpers ColorKhaki (tan) Navy Blue Black
  StylePleated or flat front Cargo, Dickie, or
  Docker style must be wide (NO SKINNY LEG-style)
  NO JEANS OR DENIM Worn pulled up on the
  waistline. Pants must be worn Loose at bottom (NO
  banding, tucking, rolling, with or without rubber
  bands or strings) Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers
  must be worn No more than 2 inches above the
  knee 
• Belt Style - any appropriate leather or cloth
  Worn - Visible and fastened at all times Buckle
  MUST be a standard size and non-ornamental
• Sweaters, Sweatshirts Color - any solid Style
  Hoodless Crewneck Button down Waist length Solid
  vest front and back Worn - over an approved
  shirt with collar visible

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COMMUNICATION METHODS

• Use the agenda book to track assignments.
• Contact the teacher by email or by phone.
• Know the dates for progress/report cards.
• Fall Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Visit the SchoolAttend Back-to-School Night
• Request a conference with teachers.
• Periodically check progress on Skyward.

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Tardy Policy

• 1 2 Warning
• 3 Phone call home to parent
• 4 ½ hour after-school detention 4p - 430p
• 6 2hr after-school detention 4p - 6p
• 8 Saturday School (on schedule 8a - 11a)
• 10 Parent Conference (student in ISS until
  conf. held)
• 12 One-day Pike Support Academy (8a - 430p)
• 14 Three-day Pike Support Academy assignment
• 16 Parent Conference (student in ISS until
  conf. held)
• 18 One-day Out-of-School Suspension

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Academic information

• Progress reports
• Report cards
• Skyward Access

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After-school Activities Clubs

• WJAG
• Sisters to Sisters
• Academic Teams
• Student Council
• Multicultural Scholars
• National Junior Honor Society
• La Plaza Mother/Daughter Club
• Readers are Winners Club
• Athletics
• Tutoring
• Jazz Band, Honors Choir and Honors Orchestra

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School Resources

• Social Worker
• Cummins Behavorial Health
• Interpreter/Language Translation support
• Chartwells Food Service/Free-Reduced application
• School Counselors
• School Nurse
• Attendance Secretary/Registrar
• Lobby Hostess (Use of Lobby Guard)
• School Treasurer-Book Rental
• Athletic Director
• Athletic Trainer

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VIP

• Very Important Parent (VIP a.k.a. PTA)
• Parent Volunteers (e.g. bookstore, assist
  teachers, read to students)

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6TH Grade athletics

• Cross-Country
• Tennis
• Wrestling
• Swimming
• Track
• Intramurals
• All athletes must have a physical and concussion
  forms on file

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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Prepare for class with supplies and materials.
• Agenda-to record assignments and hall passes.
• Know due dates for classwork and homework.
• Punctuality-On time arrival for class.
• Absences-Complete makeup work.
• Participate actively and positively in class.
• Choose friends wisely
• Lockers-Your combination is for you/no one else

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STANDARDIZED TESTING SCHEDULE

• ISTEP Open-ended Part 1- March 3 - 12
• Multiple-choice Part 2- April 28 - May 9
• Acuity Predictive A (LA/M) Sept. 23-Oct.
  4
• Predictive B (LA/M) Nov.
  25-Dec. 10
• Predictive B (Sci./Soc. St) (6-7) Dec. 4-17
• Predictive C (Sci./Soc. St) (6-7) Feb. 6-21
• Predictive C (LA/M) Feb. 3-19
• LAS Links Jan. 22 - Feb. 28
• High Ability Oct. 7 - 23(new students 6-7)
• Jan. 21 31 (all 6-7)

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Welcome to Guion!

• We are so glad that you are here We look forward
  to a great year!
• See you back on Tuesday, August 13, 2013!