Welcome to Tison Middle School Spring 2018 Weatherford ISD

Introductions Eric Sams, Principal @tisonprincipal Remind: text @7bga63 to 81010

Introductions Trace Craft, Asst. Principal A-L Stephanie Britton, Asst. Principal M-Z

Introductions Kim Brown, Counselor A-L Gwen Ward, Counselor M-Z

Tison Middle School Mission: The Mission of Tison Middle School is to teach, challenge, and inspire each student in a safe, nurturing environment to succeed in the global community. Vision: To be a world class middle school in a world class district of choice.

Tison Middle School Tison Middle School Belief Statements: Innovation is at the core of the modern learning environment Ownership empowers the individual Teachers are constant learners, problem solvers, and collaborators The cultivation of each student’s skills, gifts, and talents leads to success Relationships are the foundation for student success

Tison Middle School School Hours 8:05 AM - 3:35 PM Students are supervised from 7:20 AM until 4:05 PM (or last bus) Office is open 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM School Communications Campus Website School Messenger Smore newsletter through parent email

Safety Controlled Entry- All visitors sign in front office Pick up - must be listed in Skyward Lunch - must be listed in Skyward & complete form Medicine - must complete paperwork with the nurse Drills - monthly Cross walks Drop off and Pick up in designated areas only Drop off after 7:20 AM Pick up by 4:05 PM

Facility 2 Academic Wings Classrooms Student Collaboration Centers Computer Labs Elective Areas Library Cafetorium 2 Gyms

Bell Schedule 1st 8:05-8:56 2nd 9:00-9:51 3rd 9:55-10:45 4th 10:50-11:50 (Lunch/ADV) 5th 11:54-12:54 (Lunch/ADV) 6th 12:58-1:48 7th 1:52-2:42 8th 2:46- 3:35

6th Grade Scheduling Feb 12- 16 TMS Counselor @ four elementary campuses Students will come home with a scheduling form for you to select classes, sign, and return to school by 2/23/18. Counselors will enter course requests for students.

7th Grade Scheduling Course selections will be presented to students on Tuesday, 2/20/18. Students will be entering selected courses with parent signature on 2/26/18 and 2/27/18. Course selection forms are also available for you to take tonight.

8th Grade Scheduling Course selections will be presented to students on Thursday, 2/22/18. Students will be entering selected courses with parent signature on 2/28/18 and 3/1/18. Course selection forms are available for you to take tonight.

6th Grade Courses ELA (2 periods) Math Science Social Studies PE/Pre-Athletics Elective or Accelerated MATH- if required due to failing STAAR

7th Grade Courses ELA Math Science Social Studies PE/Athletics 2 Electives or Accelerated READING/MATH- if required due to failing STAAR

8th Grade Courses ELA Math Science Social Studies PE/Athletics 2 Electives or Accelerated READING/MATH- if required due to failing STAAR

6th/7th Grade Electives Art I & 2 Band Choir Dance Team (7th grade by audition) Theater 1 & 2 Career Investigations (1 semester) College/Career Readiness (1 semester) Speech (1 semester) All of these are subject to class requests and staffing. Students will select several alternates in case their first choices are not available. 8th graders are scheduled first, then 7th, then 6th.

8th Grade Electives Art Band Choir Dance (by audition only) Theater Cyber Citizenship (1 semester) Interpersonal Studies (1 semester) Professional Communications (1 semester) Touch Data Entry (1 semester) All of these are subject to class requests and staffing. Students will select several alternates in case their first choices are not available. 8th graders are scheduled first.

Interpersonal Studies required for success and independence. This course focuses on the student’s development in several areas - family and friends,education and career. The course includes lessons regarding time management, collaboration and communication, decision making, stress management, and other skills required for success and independence.

Professional Communications This speech course helps students develop verbal and nonverbal communication skills needed for personal and professional success.

Cyber Citizenship Students learn how to stay safe on the internet, how to use social media appropriately, how to protect their identity, and how to use internet resources effectively.

Course Options Pre-AP (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) rigorous course work faster pacing high expectations Pre-Athletics fundamental skills physically challenging

1:World Chromebooks N22 Projected 25.00 usage fee Canvas learning system will be utilized

Athletics (7th and 8th) *Students will be required to try out for two sports. *Students must remain eligible to play (UIL requirement to earn 70 or above in all classes) *High expectations for behavior and sportsmanship *8th grade early morning practice *7th grade after school practice

Attendance Communication Doctors’ notes Make-up work Rewards

Dress Code Skirts & shorts - fingertip length No wind shorts (except in PE) No holes/tears in jeans above the knees No sleeveless shirts No unnatural hair colors No leggings/jeggings/spandex pants unless top is fingertip length over them No images related to alcohol/drugs/tobacco

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