1. Welcome to Middle School!

2. Who are we? Mr. Brew – Social Studies Mrs. Smith - ELA
Srta. Kraemer - Spanish
Ms. Duffy – Math
Ms. May-Olson – Science
Mrs. Dahlheimer - Religion
Mrs. Kirby - Algebra Concepts
Mrs. Miller - 6th-8th Accelerated Math

3. How do you feel? It’s OK to be confused – confusion rocks!
Almost everyone is nervous – some people just don’t admit it.
You will make mistakes. That’s OK.
We’re here to help.

4. Who can help? Your homebase teacher is your “advocate”
We want to help you
If you are confused, it’s OK to ask for help
Other students are your “shepherds”
Older students can help you, too. They were your age once!
You are part of the MS team now

5. In the morning Go to your locker right away
Get unpacked and ready for your two specialists classes
Make sure you are in uniform!
Be in homebase by 7:55am
Middle School Advisory until 8:10am
Dismiss HB after prayer, pledge, and lunch count. You’ll go directly to your specialists (no locker visits)

6. Changing Classes You will have 3 minutes
The bells will ring to let you know
Bring only what you actually need for the class you are attending
Leave all extra stuff in your locker
Leave your backpack in the locker

7. Planners Take your planner to ALL of your classes
Write down assignments before leaving class
You will need to sign out when leaving the classroom

8. Chromebook Keep in case at all times
Keep zipped up when moving to classes or in classroom
No Chromebooks from 7:55 - 8:10 during MS Advisory
No computer games unless OK’d by a teacher
Never leave it unattended in the hallway
Charge it nightly

9. Locks Keep your combination secret You will have a lock from us.
Always lock your locker at the end of the day.
Use only the locker and the lock you have been assigned.
If you can’t open your lock, tell a teacher!

10. Yet Lab Study Hall Quiet study hall Organization chromebook folders
PowerSchool
Make up tests / retest
Make appointment with a teacher for help

11. Vocab Lab Vocabulary and spelling Tested every 3rd class time
words handed out + activity
correct
test
Words will be from all your classes

12. Dismissal Be in your homebase when the bell rings
K-3 carpool - meet by Ms. May-Olson’s room and she will dismiss you
4-8 carpool - meet by Ms. Duffy’s room and she will dismiss you
Bus - meet at back stairwell and Mr. Brew will dismiss you
Sports & Study Hall - go to Ms. May-Olson’s room and wait to be picked up by coach or teacher

13. Fix It Ticket Used for not following school rules
Will be completed and ed out that day before you leave school
to homebase teacher
parents
principal

14. Questions?
Bring a snack to have after specialists

15. A great year starts on Tuesday!
Thank you for coming!
A great year starts on Tuesday!