1. Welcome to Tison Middle School
Spring 2018
Weatherford ISD

2. Introductions Eric Sams, Principal @tisonprincipal
Remind:
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3. Introductions Trace Craft, Asst. Principal A-L
Stephanie Britton, Asst. Principal M-Z

4. Introductions
Kim Brown, Counselor A-L
Gwen Ward, Counselor M-Z

5. Tison Middle School Mission:
The Mission of Tison Middle School is to teach, challenge, and inspire each student in a safe, nurturing environment to succeed in the global community.
Vision:
To be a world class middle school in a world class district of choice.

6. Tison Middle School Tison Middle School Belief Statements:
Innovation is at the core of the modern learning environment
Ownership empowers the individual
Teachers are constant learners, problem solvers, and collaborators
The cultivation of each student’s skills, gifts, and talents leads to success
Relationships are the foundation for student success

7. Tison Middle School School Hours 8:05 AM - 3:35 PM
Students are supervised from 7:20 AM until 4:05 PM (or last bus)
Office is open 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
School Communications
Campus Website
School Messenger
Smore newsletter through parent

8. Safety Controlled Entry- All visitors sign in front office
Pick up - must be listed in Skyward
Lunch - must be listed in Skyward & complete form
Medicine - must complete paperwork with the nurse
Drills - monthly
Cross walks
Drop off and Pick up in designated areas only
Drop off after 7:20 AM
Pick up by 4:05 PM

9. Facility 2 Academic Wings Classrooms Student Collaboration Centers
Computer Labs
Elective Areas
Library
Cafetorium
2 Gyms

11. Bell Schedule 1st 8:05-8:56 2nd 9:00-9:51 3rd 9:55-10:45
4th 10:50-11:50 (Lunch/ADV)
5th 11:54-12:54 (Lunch/ADV)
6th 12:58-1:48
7th 1:52-2:42
8th 2:46- 3:35

12. 6th Grade Scheduling
Feb TMS four elementary campuses
Students will come home with a scheduling form for you to select classes, sign, and return to school by 2/23/18. Counselors will enter course requests for students.

13. 7th Grade Scheduling
Course selections will be presented to students on Tuesday, 2/20/18.
Students will be entering selected courses with parent signature on 2/26/18 and 2/27/18.
Course selection forms are also available for you to take tonight.

14. 8th Grade Scheduling
Course selections will be presented to students on Thursday, 2/22/18.
Students will be entering selected courses with parent signature on 2/28/18 and 3/1/18.
Course selection forms are available for you to take tonight.

15. 6th Grade Courses ELA (2 periods) Math Science Social Studies
PE/Pre-Athletics
Elective or Accelerated MATH-
if required due to failing STAAR

16. 7th Grade Courses ELA Math Science Social Studies PE/Athletics
2 Electives or Accelerated READING/MATH-
if required due to failing STAAR

17. 8th Grade Courses ELA Math Science Social Studies PE/Athletics
2 Electives or Accelerated READING/MATH-
if required due to failing STAAR

18. 6th/7th Grade Electives Art I & 2 Band Choir
Dance Team (7th grade by audition)
Theater 1 & 2
Career Investigations (1 semester)
College/Career Readiness (1 semester)
Speech (1 semester)
All of these are subject to class requests and staffing. Students will select several alternates in case their first choices are not available. 8th graders are scheduled first, then 7th, then 6th.

19. 8th Grade Electives Art Band Choir Dance (by audition only) Theater
Cyber Citizenship (1 semester)
Interpersonal Studies (1 semester)
Professional Communications (1 semester)
Touch Data Entry (1 semester)
All of these are subject to class requests and staffing. Students will select several alternates in case their first choices are not available. 8th graders are scheduled first.

20. Interpersonal Studies required for success and independence.
This course focuses on the student’s development in several areas - family and friends,education and career. The course includes lessons regarding time management, collaboration and communication, decision making, stress management, and other skills
required for success and independence.

21. Professional Communications
This speech course helps students develop verbal and nonverbal communication skills needed for personal and professional success.

22. Cyber Citizenship
Students learn how to stay safe on the internet, how to use social media appropriately, how to protect their identity, and how to use internet resources effectively.

23. Course Options Pre-AP (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
rigorous course work
faster pacing
high expectations
Pre-Athletics
fundamental skills
physically challenging

24. 1:World Chromebooks N22 Projected 25.00 usage fee
Canvas learning system will be utilized

25. Athletics (7th and 8th)
*Students will be required to try out for two sports.
*Students must remain eligible to play (UIL requirement to earn 70 or above in all classes)
*High expectations for behavior and sportsmanship
*8th grade early morning practice
*7th grade after school practice

26. Attendance
Communication
Doctors’ notes
Make-up work
Rewards

27. Dress Code Skirts & shorts - fingertip length
No wind shorts (except in PE)
No holes/tears in jeans above the knees
No sleeveless shirts
No unnatural hair colors
No leggings/jeggings/spandex pants unless top is fingertip length over them
No images related to alcohol/drugs/tobacco

28. GET INVOLVED! The research shows...
high student achievement is correlated to parental involvement in the school.
GET INVOLVED!

29. Find your passion

30. Home of the Tison Roos

31. Questions?