Annette Jauron, Principal Michael O'Meara, Assistant Principal ...

Grade Level Teaming
Middle School at a Glance
At each grade level core teachers are divided into teams that meet frequently. The many purposes of a teaming structure
include timely communication, time for lesson design, time to further professional development, and time to meet with
parents. Each student is assigned to one team for the core subjects of language arts, social studies, science and math.
Students are randomly assigned to teams with attention being given to a demographic balance. Requests for placement on
a particular team must be submitted in writing by April 1. All schedule changes are completed through a counselor or
the principal.
Reporting Absences TO REPORT A STUDENT ABSENCE PLEASE CALL 961-9530 Extension 3162
If the student must be absent from school, a parent should call the office by 10:00 AM stating the reason for the absence. If a
call has not been made, the attendance secretary will attempt to contact the parent and will maintain a log of the call and
results. After the child‟s absence the parent will have 2 school days to explain the absence and have it considered excused.
If the parent does not communicate the explanation, the absence will stand as unexcused. Please read additional information
in the attendance section of this handbook.
Class Offerings
Sixth Grade
Language Arts (2 periods)
Social Studies
Math
Science
Physical Education (alternate
days)
Computers (alternate days)
Art (alternate days first semester)
Health (alternate days second
semester)
Exploring Music-for students not in
band, chorus, or orchestra
Seventh Grade
Language Arts (2 periods)
Social Studies
Pre-Algebra/Math
Science
Physical Education (alternate
days)
Industrial Technology (9 weeks)
Computers (9 weeks)
Family Consumer Science (9
weeks)
Art (9 weeks)
Extra-curricular classes: Band, Chorus, Orchestra Exploratory option: 8 th grade Art
Daily Time Schedules
6th Grade
Period 1 8:10-8:53
Period 2 8:57-9:40
READ 9:44-10:04
Period 3 10:08-10:51
Lunch 10:54-11:24
Period 4 11:28-12:10
Period 5 12:14-12:58
Period 6 1:02-1:46
Period 7 1:50-2:33
Period 8 2:37-3:20
7th Grade
Period 1 8:10-8:53
Period 2 8:57-9:40
READ 9:44-10:04
Period 3 10:08-10:51
Period 4 10:55-11:38
Period 5 11:42-12:25
Lunch 12:28-12:58
Period 6 1:02-1:46
Period 7 1:50-2:33
Period 8 2:37-3:20
5
Eighth Grade
Language Arts (2 periods)
Social Studies
Pre-Algebra/Algebra/Geometry
Science
Physical Education (alternate
days)
Industrial Technology (9 weeks)
Computers (9 weeks)
Family Consumer Science (9
weeks)
Health (9 weeks)
8th Grade
Period 1 8:10-8:53
Period 2 8:57-9:40
READ 9:44-10:04
Period 3 10:08-10:51
Period 4 10:55-11:38
Lunch 11:42-12:12
Period 5 12:16-12:59
Period 6 1:02-1:46
Period 7 1:50-2:33
Period 8 2:37-3:20
Reading Enjoyment Advocated Daily (READ) is a section of time between second and third periods during which students are
engaged in reading. Some students will receive additional reading instruction, some will read for enjoyment, and some may
read textbooks which involve application of reading skills, no homework is to be done during this time. Other activities related
to reading will be considered in relation to the district reading scores and best practices.