Welcome to Bate Middle School!

Arriving at School Doors Open at 7:45 AM Advisory Time Begins at 8 AM 1st Period & Tardy Bell Rings at 8:15 AM Dismissal at 3:15

Best Times to Reach 6th Grade Teachers: 7:45 – 8:00 AM 10:07-10:59 Mon. – Thurs. (9:54-10:40 Fri.) 3:15 – 3:45 PM 6th Grade teachers can be reached during these times by phone, for conferences, or via e-mail. The BEST time to reach a 6th grade teacher is between 10:15 and 10:55 Office, Administration, & Guidance have hours from 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM.

Included in student planners Our 6th Grade Teachers Christopher Barnett:Spanish 1 Betsy Carrier: Language Arts Matt Knight: Mathematics Laura Long: Social Studies Jill Mullins: Science Included in student planners

Grades Grading Periods: August 13th – October 21st 90-100 Excellent achievement B 80- 89 Good achievement C 70- 79 Fair achievement D 60- 69 Little achievement* E Below 60 No achievement Grading Periods: August 13th – October 21st October 22th – January 8th January 9th – March 11th March 12th – May 20th Students receive grades every 9 weeks. At the end of the year the grades received on each of the 9 week reports will be averaged together for their final year long grade.

Group Defenses of Work & Learning Defending Their Work The 6th grade year will be a time when students learn to ask and answer question, explore new applied learning experiences, to research, to work in teams, and to defend their work. Group Defenses of Work & Learning Fall – Social Studies & Language Arts Spring – Science & Math *Group Defenses, *Individual Grades

You can now pay for school lunches On-Line!!! Convenient & Easy to Track Eliminates Loss of $ Between Home & Cafeteria Student Lunch - $2.55 (Snacks are Extra)

Frequently Asked Questions What does a typical day “look like” for a 6th grader? Arrive and eat breakfast or go upstairs to the 6th grade area. Attend Advisory and 1st period combined. Attend 2nd period, then 3rd period. Attend 4th period, lunch is approximately between 11:30 and 12:00. Attend 5th, 6th, and 7th period. Dismissal

What About the Dress Code? Modest, appropriate dress is a MUST! Shorts no shorter than mid-thigh. No Flip Flops OR backless sandals. No sleeveless tops, shirts, or dresses unless accompanied by a jacket at all times. Yoga pants ARE allowed IF worn with a mid-thigh length top. A more detailed explanation will be sent home on the first day of school. “Dress Code Check” will occur each morning between 8:10 and 8:15. Parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing if needed.

What About Lockers??? Lockers will be assigned on the 1st day of school. If possible, please purchase a “spin” type lock for your child to practice with before school begins. Students will have time to practice locker procedures when they are assigned a locker. Locker visit times will be determined by each grade level team.

What About Cell Phones??? Students MAY carry their cell phone with them during the day. Students MAY NOT use them for any purpose unless given permission by a teacher for instructional purposes. “Cell Phone Check” is a 5 minute period during lunch to receive communication from parents. “Cell Phone Reward” (CPR) can be administered by teachers at their discretion.

What About Communication?? Email is a GREAT way to communicate directly with the principal or teachers. Information is available on our webpage. Our Facebook page is a great place to post questions and to find event information. You will receive phone messages via our phone messenger system.

People to know Beth Lee Principal beth.lee@danville.kyschools.us Michelle Carver Assistant Principal Michelle.carver@danville.kyschools.us

More people to know Charlotte Beauman Guidance Counselor charlotte.beauman@danville.kyschools.us Robin Gilliam Cafeteria Manager robin.gilliam@danville.kyschools.us

Even more people to know Diania Henderson Athletic Director diania.henderson@danville.kyschools.us Kristi Short Director of Beacon Youth Services Center kristi.short@danville.kyschools.us

Welcome to Bate! Go Bulldogs!!!! *Be Kind *Always Show Respect *Think Responsibly *Expect Great Things Go Bulldogs!!!!