Student Handbook - rgccisd

vPRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEWelcome to Veterans Middle School!It is a sincere pleasure to welcome you to the 2013-2014 school year at Veterans MiddleSchool. We are looking forward to a very challenging and exciting school year as we continueto build on the many successes that we have achieved thanks to the commitment and dedicationthat students, parents, and staff have devoted to our school. At Veterans Middle School, there isnothing more important to us than our STUDENTS! We are committed to provide all studentswith an optimum learning environment where excellence is the standard!The middle school years provide a challenging and exciting learning opportunity for students.At VMS, our goal is to teach students not only the academic skills they need to be successful inlife but interpersonal skills as well. In an effort to guide all children towards life-long learningand achievement, VMS staff will focus on the students’ academic, social, and emotional wellbeing.The faculty is prepared to provide a rigorous academic program to meet the challenges ofthe state assessment, STAAR, along with enriching extracurricular activities and highexpectations for all. We will strive to provide a warm, caring, and nurturing environment whereall students will learn to value one another and show courtesy and respect to peers and to allschool personnel.As we venture into the new school year, students must remember that there will be manyopportunities for new beginnings: New classes, new teachers, and new friends. But mostimportantly, a new opportunity for academic success! Students will achieve and gain from theeducational opportunities afforded to them according to the time, effort, and sacrifice they applyto their studies. We hope that students go above and beyond what is required and striveconstantly for self-improvement.We also encourage all parents to get involved in the education of their children. Preparing ourchildren to be productive citizens of our community and to be academically ready for their highschool and post secondary education should be our common goal! Visit with us at VeteransMiddle School and let’s work together to give your child the best education possible. Together,we can make it happen!I look forward to the opportunity to serve and educate every student at Veterans Middle School.Should you have any questions or concerns at any time, please do not hesitate to call my office at(956) 488-0252 or come by and visit with me. Together we can help your child reach his/herhighest potential!Yours in Education,_______________________Maricela O. García, VMS Principal