Welcome to Tarpon Springs Middle School Where Spartans train for success!

Administrative & Counseling Team Principal: Erin Phelps 6th Grade: Assistant Principal: Diane Dove Counselor: Laura Burge 7th Grade: Assistant Principal: Amber Nash Counselor: Titus Dixon 8th Grade: Assistant Principal: Felicia Moline Counselor: Elena Sampson

Learning gains for EVERY student EVERY day! Vision Learning gains for EVERY student EVERY day! At Tarpon Springs Middle School there is an expectation of excellence. It is our mission to provide a safe learning environment where all students leave prepared for high school. It is important to remember that teachers, administrators, support staff, students, parents and the community share responsibility for achieving the school’s mission.

There are only 180 school days in an academic year. Student Attendance There are only 180 school days in an academic year. If a student misses: 1 day of school = they miss 332 minutes of instruction 3 days of school = they miss 996 minutes of instruction 5 days of school = they miss 1,660 minutes of instruction 10 days of school = they miss 3,320 minutes of instruction 15 days of school = they miss 4,980 minutes of instruction

Get Connected to Portal To obtain a parent portal account you will need your driver’s license and a clerk at the school will assist you in setting up your account Email teachers directly Allows you to check grades Change address Apply for magnet programs

O365 & Clever AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS Log in steps: O365.pcsb.org Username: R2.D2@pcsb.org Password: unique to each student (same they have had since kindergarten). Clever.com – select state and use same log in Benefits: Onedrive for saving all documents Free access to: Word, Excel, Sway, Powerpoint, Class Notebooks Can be used from any location or device One stop for all their needs Clever has complete access to textbooks, programs and focus

DRESS CODE

SHOES All shoes must have a back NO flip flops NO slippers UNACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE All shoes must have a back NO flip flops NO slippers

Students cannot wear anything shorter than 4 inches above the knee Skirts & shorts UNACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE NO short skirts NO short skorts or shorts; NO basketball shorts NO short dresses Students cannot wear anything shorter than 4 inches above the knee

TOPS UNACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE All tops must have sleeves All shirts must over stomach No tank tops No off the shoulder tops No low cut or crop tops No offensive words or logo (drugs, guns, words)

PANTS UNACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE No sagging pants No spandex No pants with holes/rips above the knee No pajama pants No leggings-if leggings are worn, the top cannot be shorter than 4 inches above the knee

HEAD COVERINGS No hats No head coverings No hoodies UNACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE No hats No head coverings No hoodies No bandanas or scarfs

ELECTRONICS PUT THEM AWAY! Keep electronics in your locker during the day! Off and out of sight All communication with parents must go through grade level offices They will be confiscated until the end of the day. <<<If you keep using it at the wrong time, your parent must come to pick it up>>>

LUNCH FUNDS You can send in a check or cash Go through the county website to add funds to your student's prepaid account at  www.myschoolbucks.com Cost is $2.75 for lunch; a la carte items vary in price Free or reduced lunch will carry over from last year for the first couple weeks of school. You must reapply each year for free or reduced lunch through www.myschoolapps.com FREE BREAKFAST FOR EVERYONE!!!!

Athletics Volleyball, basketball, track and field, cheerleading Forms needed: Updated physical (completed less than 1 year ago) Participation form School insurance (no exceptions)

Activities Quiz Bowl Yoga Christian In Action Rock Band Art FBLA Drama NJHS Sound Waves STEM PMAC Interact GSA Yearbook Student Council Mighty Mu

Activities Leadership Conservatory for the Arts!!! Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Dance, Theatre GET INVOLVED!

SAFETY Fire drills Tornado drills Lockdown/lockouts/Active Assailant

BULLYING 3 elements of bullying: Repeated, intent to harm, imbalance of power Ways to report bullying: Report it to trusted adult (teacher, principal, coach) See Something, Say Something https://www.saysomething.net On the PCSB website: go to Student Services, click on bullying prevention and intervention, then click “report incidents”

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) Bike safety Vaping/smoking – Civil Citation and automatic reassignment if tests positive for liquid THC Reporting issues

PARENT TEACHERS STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA) Membership Goals Events

What should I expect from my student as they enter middle school? New people will enter their lives and different behaviors may arise as a result of this. Open communication, patience, and understanding will go a long way. Students may become more independent and will fight the notion of parents interfering in their lives. Establish the idea that you have the right to question, inspect, and investigate anything going on in their lives.

We are here to HELP!