6th Grade Parent Meeting MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2019

Administration Brock Sistrunk Jason Thomas

Bell Schedule Zero Block 7:30-8:15 1st Block 8:20-9:56 2nd Block 10:01-11:37 3rd Block 11:42-1:36 4th Block 1:41-3:17

Typical Morning Door opens at 7:30 Report to 6th Grade POD or teacher for Zero Block Bell will ring to go to class 8:15 Tardy Bell 8:20

Zero Block 7:30-8:15 Tuesday through Friday – teachers have schedules Tutoring, redoing tests, questions IMPORTANT!!! Students MUST sign in for zero block. If they enter your email address, you will get an email with all the details (teacher, reason, date, etc.).

6th Grade Pod

Locker Assignments

Classes - A and B Day Core Classes Electives Group 1 elective: *BOTH ELECTIVES CAN BE FROM GROUP 1; however Show Choir and Band may not work depending on the instrument played. PE Band Show Choir ($125 required for dress/tux) Group 2 elective: Music/Art Venture Learning Strategies Tutorial Math* Science/Social Studies* Language Arts* Students are not allowed to participate in any athletics until 7th grade.

Band and Show Choir Conflict Due to Show Choir and one of the band classes being the same block, some of the instruments will not work with Show Choir, so PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PUT AN ALTERNATE CHOICE.

Physical Education Mixed Classes in 6th grade Meet every other day Must dress out Tennis shoes with non-marking soles Health Education and Physical Education Must follow school dress code STATE MANDATED

Extracurricular Activities Student Council 6th-8th grade BETA 6th – 8th grade SUFO 6th – 8th grade Archery 6th-8th grade (after school) Show Choir 6th-8th grade Band 6th- 8th grade Gentleman’s Academy 6th-8th grade Cheer and Dance 7th and 8th grade Tennis 7th and 8th grade Football, basketball, baseball, track, cross country 7th and 8th grade Soccer, softball, volleyball are played with the high school 7th and 8th grade

To apply for free or reduced: Rcsd.ms Departments Child nutrition Free and Reduced meals info

Please turn in all absence notes to office on day of return!!!! MS House Bill No. 1530 Compulsory School Attendance Average Daily Attendance and Funding 63% Please turn in all absence notes to office on day of return!!!!

Car Rider Drop Off/Pick Up

Tardy Policy & BSD Third tardy = Before School Detention Teachers can assign BSD to students for minor classroom discipline problems PRIDE card Students with perfect attendance (no tardies, no checkouts, no ISS) will be rewarded each month!

PowerSchool If you have ever signed up for Parent Portal in PowerSchool, it will carry over. We highly recommend, you download the app- district code is BFTC. This is the best way to keep track of your child’s grades, tardiness, and absences. It also provides easy access to emailing your child’s teachers. You must contact FES to get login instructions if you are a first time user.

FMS Dismissal Procedures Emergency card Phone call Identification No Checkouts after 2:30

Dress Code ***Parents will be called to bring additional clothing if dress code is violated! Shorts/skirts –no more than 6 inches above the knee and no Nike running shorts Leggings – Over garment MUST follow shorts/skirts rule No spaghetti straps or racer back shirts No holes/shreds in jeans No sagging clothing No undergarments worn as clothing or open shirts

Communications School Way – www.rcsd.ms - “TextAlerts” – add Florence Middle School FMS Facebook page FMS Twitter @fmseaglepride School Marquee School Webpage

Transportation Car Rider Bus Rider –shey.patterson@rcsd.ms Walker – must be to a physical home address within short radius of school ***Changes in transportation must have a note turned into office

School Calendar – 1st Semester www.rcsd.ms - Under “Calendar” icon School Starts – August 7, 2019

Behold: The power of reading

6th Grade Summer Reading Options But, we’re in luck! 6th Grade Summer Reading Options

6th Grade Orientation 2017 Tuesday, August 6, 2019 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. **Students can be dropped off as early as 7:00** Mock schedule run through, meet all teachers, get lockers and supply lists, etc. OPEN HOUSE August 6, 2019 4:30-6:30

Questions? Please make sure you turn your elective choice sheet in TONIGHT! Extra copies available at Mrs. Errington or Mr. Copeland’s table.