1. Welcome
GMS Students

2. Assembly Commitments Listen when someone is presenting information
Clap and cheer when it is appropriate
Monitor yourself and those around you so that everyone can learn and enjoy the assembly

3. Courage Is… …doing what is right even if it's not popular
Poster Contest
3 winners
Framed
BE NICE?
…doing what is right even if it's not popular
…taking a chance and trying something new.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to do what is right in spite of it.

4. Have Courage What we have in common is that we are all different.
…So let's be different together.

5. Remember harassment is:
Any inappropriate conduct that is repeated enough, or serious enough, to negatively impact a student’s educational, physical or emotional well-being.
Harassment through any means, including electronically transmitted methods (e.g., internet, telephone or cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), computer or wireless hand held device), may be subject to District disciplinary procedures.
Have the courage to stand up and stop harassment when you see it happening!

6. Be an 11
Coach L

7. Schedules and DEAR Time
A Lunch
1st hour: 7:53 – 8:48 a.m.
2nd hour: 8:52 – 9:39 a.m.
3rd hour: 9:43 – 10:45 a.m.
(DEAR Time 10: :45)
Lunch: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
4th hour: 11:19 a.m. – 12:06 p.m.
5th hour: 12:10 – 12:57 p.m.
6th hour: 1:01 – 1:48 p.m.
7th hour: 1:52 – 2:41 p.m.
B Lunch
1st hour: 7:53 – 8:48 a.m.
2nd hour: 8:52 – 9:39 a.m.
3rd hour: 9:43 – 10:45 a.m.
(DEAR Time 10: :45)
4th hour: 10:49 a.m. – 11:36 p.m.
Lunch: 11:36 – 12:06 a.m.
5th hour: 12:10 – 12:57 p.m.
6th hour: 1:01 – 1:48 p.m.
7th hour: 1:52 – 2:41 p.m.
C Lunch
1st hour: 7:53 – 8:48 a.m.
2nd hour: 8:52 – 9:39 a.m.
3rd hour: 9:43 – 10:45 a.m.
(DEAR Time 10: :45)
4th hour: 10:49 a.m. – 11:36 p.m.
5th hour: 11:40 a.m. – 12:27 p.m.
Lunch: 12:27 – 12:57 p.m.
6th hour: 1:01 – 1:48 p.m.
7th hour: 1:52 – 2:41 p.m.

8. Planners
Chromebooks

9. Mr. Mulder
Mr. Buck
Ms. McCarron
8th Grade
Ms. Thornton
Mrs. VanSchoick-Fisher
7th Grade

10. Athletics/Physicals *Good Sportsmanship is a rule #1!!
*EVERYONE must have a physical to participate in sports.
*You must be passing 5/7 classes to remain eligible to play on a sports team. Grades will be checked every Monday during the season.
*Listen to the daily announcements for updates or changes to athletic practice or game schedules due to weather conditions.
*Sign ups for Winter I, Winter II, and Spring sports will be sent via your student .

11. Remember Attendance Details....
Morning Drop Off:
All students enter through the central entrance near the office
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices:
Electronic devices may not be visible or on at any time during the school day from 7:00 a.m. – 2:41 p.m. unless under the direction of a staff member.  
Dress Code Reminders:
Full-length tights/leggings/yoga pants may only be worn under other garments (such as skirts or long, straight hemmed blouses that extend at least below mid-thigh).
Please no tank tops, muscle shirts, sleeveless shirts, see-through jerseys, tops that expose midriff/undergarments/cleavage, opened back tops and tops with immodest necklines
Attendance Details....
* Daily attendance is a MUST! You can’t learn if you aren't in school.
*If you are absent your parents must call the school to excuse your absence.
*Call the Attendance Hotline to report an absence:
*Persistent absences will be reported to Kent County Truancy Office.
*Absences can affect your ability to participate in athletic practice/events.
Remember

12. When you Arrive at School
Media Center
(Until Full)
Gym
Student
Lounge
Cafeteria

13. Before and After School
*Everyone Enters and Leaves through the Main Entrance
Before
Building opens at 7:00
Release to Classes at 7:30
Parent Drop off
Bus Drop off
Classes begin at 7:53
After
School ends at 2:41
Out of building by 3:00 unless...

14. Lunch Line Video Media Center

16. GMS Clubs and Activities
Science Olympiad- Mrs. Vacha
Robotics- Doug Hepfer
Battle of the Books- Mrs. Carr
YMCA Impact Program- Mr. Mulder
Grandville KDL Teen Zone- Ms. McMullin- KDL Teen Librarian
French Club- Mrs. Wagoner
Art Club- Ms. ODonnell
Student Council- Mrs. Stockwell
Be Nice Committee- Mrs. Vacha

17. GMS Fundraiser 2016-17 Your Class Shirt!
Minimum Donation $10
Represent your class shirt
You can wear for the next 5 years
Each sports season, your shirt will get you into 1 free sporting event- Listen for announcements
Class Color Days, Be an 11 Assemblies, Spirit Weeks

18. Be A Community Be An 11 Be Your Best Today! Take Care of yourself
Take Care of the School
Take care of others
Be An 11
Be Your Best Today!