Tarpon Springs Middle School

Principal – Mrs. Giles Guidance Counselors Ms. Burge – 6th Grade Ms. Linstrum – 7th Grade Mrs. Sampson – 8th Grade Assistant Principals Mrs. Devine – 6th Grade Mrs. Mays – 7th Grade Mrs. Attkisson – 8th Grade Clerks Mrs. Scopelitis – 6th Grade Ms. Hunter – 7th Grade Ms. Economos – 8th Grade

Bell Schedule for a 6th Grader 4 minutes between classes 1st period –9:30 -10:20 2nd period – 10:24 – 11:11 1st Lunch Shift 11:15 – 11:45 3rd period – 11:49 – 12:36 4th period – 12:40 – 1:27 5th period – 1:31 – 2:18 6th period – 2:22 – 3:09 7th period – 3:13 – 4:00 1st period –9:30 -10:12 2nd period – 10:16 – 10:58 Activity – 11:02 – 11:37 1st Lunch Shift 11:41 – 12:11 3rd period – 12:15 – 12:57 4th period – 1:01 – 1:43 5th period – 1:47 – 2:29 6th period – 2:33 – 3:15 7th period – 3:19 – 4:00 Average class time 47 minutes Bell Schedule for a 6th Grader

Schedule Changes Complete a schedule change form All schedule changes go through administration for approval Schedules will not be changed because you want to be with your friend, you don’t like your teacher, or because you changed your mind about your elective. Schedule Changes

Lockers You are responsible for keeping your locker neat and clean. Don’t share your combination. Lockers should be closed and locked at all times. You must stay in your assigned locker. Locks will be assigned by the school. The cost for a lock is $5. Lockers

OUTERWEAR Zippered or buttoned outerwear is acceptable; the dress code shirt must be visible when the jacket is open.   Sweaters must be solid color; they may be crew neck, pullover or cardigan-style. Pull-over or zippered hoodies with the TSMS logo are acceptable, as well as other hoodies with a logo no larger than a business card. Hoods must be down at all times when on campus. Non-conforming outerwear must be put in your locker for the day when arriving on campus.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SHIRTS Shirts may be polo-style, solid color, short or long sleeves. Any logo must be smaller than a business card. TSMS logo polo shirts are also permitted. T-shirts must be solid color, crew neck, short or long sleeves.   All TSMS logo t-shirts are permitted. Dress Code

SHORTS Shorts must be knee-length and solid color.  Shorts must be worn at waist (as per state statute).  Shorts may be Bermuda shorts, walking shorts, cargo, or denim (no holes, rips or tears of any kind). PANTS/CAPRIS Pants must be solid color, cotton, khaki-style pants or jeans (no holes, rips or tears of any kind).  Pocket stitching is acceptable. Jeggings, leggings, joggers, athletic and sweat pants of any kind, elastic waist, or drawstring pants are not acceptable. SKIRTS Skirts must be knee-length or longer, and loose-fitting.  Tops must be dress code (t-shirt or polo shirt as previously described).  Dresses are not permissible. Dress Code

FOOTWEAR Shoes must have a heel strap or closed back. No flip flops, sliders, or sandals without back straps are allowed. Dress Code

Dress Code Don’ts

School Supplies Binder Dividers with pockets or color-coded folders Pens Pencils Colored Pencils Notecards Pencil Pouch Small Pencil Sharpener Loose Leaf Paper Composition Notebooks (2-3) School Supplies

Cafeteria Guidelines *Your teacher will walk you to the lunchroom. *Students will sit with their 2nd period class. *Cell phones are NOT allowed during lunch time. * Keep your area clean and put your tray up when done. *Behavior expectations – stay in seat, Keep food on tray and in your area, and keep volume at an inside voice level. Cafeteria Guidelines

All students are required to change into a gym clothes in order to participate in P.E. All students are also required to wear sneakers. If you don’t wear sneakers to school you must change into them. Lockers will be assigned for P.E. Locks can be purchased for $5. P.E. Class

Volleyball Basketball Track Cheerleading Sports

Clubs Art Club Student Council Junior National Honor Society Drama Club Yearbook Environmental Club 500 Role Models Youth and Government Winter Guard Mighty Mu Tri Music Honor Society Sound Wave Spanish Club Christians in Action Peer Connectors Clubs