2. Building Administration
Mrs. Lynda MacQuarrie Assistant Principal Grade 5
Mr. Mark Mucha Principal Grade 6

3. School Guidance Counselors
Mrs. Lori Getz Grade 6
Mrs. Dawn Sansone Grade 5

4. Others In Support Tonight
Ford Intermediate Staff
PTA
PTA Membership Drive
Goal is 100% Participation
Funds raised support students

5. School Information
Main Office (216) :30- 4PM Attendance Office (216) :45- 3:45PM

6. Home School Communication
Assignment Notebook Moodle Ford Newsletter Blackboard Connect (All Call System) Infinite Campus Webpage

7. Partnership With School
Increased Student Achievement
Build Strong Student Foundations
Together Teach Responsibility
Active Involvement Questioning Child (school day, homework, friends)
Communication with the school
Join PTA
Support Fundraising Initiatives

8. School Attendance High Attendance Rate = Higher Achievement
Parents must communicate with school by calling the attendance hotline within 24 hours of an absence ( )
Extended absences should also be communicated with appropriate guidance counselor.

9. Attendance Policy/Procedures
Accountability- legally students need to attend school regularly and on time.
Students who reach the hours equivalent of 10 days of absence must provide a physician’s excuse for any further absences or the absence will be considered unexcused.
School will be monitoring student attendance closely. Especially unexcused tardies to school.
Please utilize school transportation if eligible.

10. Code of Conduct Student Handbook available on our website
Focus on Respect, Responsibility, Safety
Progressive discipline strategy
Student conference, detentions, suspension
Student Management Room/202 assists with student attendance, PBIS initiatives, tardy infractions and administers consequences for those students removed from a class.
Goal is to reintegrate and learn from mistakes

11. Electronic Devices
During the school day, the use of electronic devices will be prohibited.
Devices should remain out of sight, LOCKED in locker or remain at home.
Violations may result in device being confiscated and parent required to retrieve device at the school.
Repeated violations may also result in student consequences

12. Fidget Spinners/Toys Fidget Free School
Effort to eliminate distractions and theft of objects

13. Student Recognitions Student of the Month Student of the Quarter
President’s Awards for Academic Achievement and Excellence
Positive Referrals and PBIS Initiatives

14. Student Clubs Builders Club Computer Club Student Council TNT Club
Information posted throughout building and morning announcements

15. Student Forms and Payment of Fees
Forms Submitted On-line Only
FinalForms
Infinite Campus Portal
PayForIt.NET
Mealtime Website

16. Student Drop-Off & Pick-up Locations
Buses arrive and unload in front of Auditorium
Car riders arrive in front of building near flag pole
Breakfast served in cafeteria or students remain in auditorium (8:15- 8:25 AM)
Buses depart in front of building near flag pole
Car riders depart in front of auditorium
School day ends at 3:20 PM

17. 1st Day of School Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Students report to homeroom
Extended homeroom period
Students will receive an additional copy of schedule
Picture day forms distributed

18. Important Upcoming Dates
August 30th Grade 5 Curriculum 6 PM.
August 31st Grade 5 Photo Day
August 31 Grade 6 Parent Camp 6:30 PM.
September 1st Grade 6 Photo Day
September 6th Curriculum 6PM.
September 10th Grade 6 Camp Open House 2-4 PM. *Optional

19. PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports)
Respect
Responsibility
Safety
Focus Areas include: hallway, cafeteria, restroom
Announcements/Posters/Building Initiatives/Challenges

20. Miscellaneous Information
Locks/ Gym Shirts available in Main Office this evening or during normal school hours
Self Guided Tours/ Building is Open Friday, August 18th 10-2 PM.
PTA Membership Drive

21. Camp Mi-Bro-Be Camp Payment of $200.00 is due August 31st.
Camp Parent Meeting August 6:30 PM Ford Auditorium
Camp Open House Sunday, September 10th, 2-4 PM Camp Whitewood
Camp Dates Include:
Week of September 11th Students from 6B
Week of September 18th Students from 6A
Week of September 25th Students from 6C
Week of October 2nd Students from 6E

22. Look forward to a GREAT school year
TITAN PRIDE