1. Jaguar Jubilee Parent Orientation
Guion Creek Middle School
Welcome !

2. Administrative Team Mrs. Maggie Hernandez Bishop- Principal
Mrs. Kathy Hyduk – Assistant Principal
Mr. Cy Johnson – Assistant Principal
Mr. Quentin Hunter – Athletic Director
Mr. Shine– Resource Officer/Campus Monitor
Guidance Department
Mrs. Amy White– Counselor ()
Ms. Qiana Miller – Counselor ()

3. Agenda Important Dates The Class Schedule Sample Schedule
Bell Schedule
Skyward
Dress Code
Tardy Policy
Programs/Activities
School Resources

4. Important Dates August 13th – First day of school
August 22nd – Picture Day
August 28th – Back to School Night
September 25th – Parent-Teacher Conferences
September 13 – Progress reports
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5. 6th grade Student CLASSES
The Student Schedule is based on a 8 period day rotation with 7 class periods per day. For Example: 6th Grade Curriculum includes: Language Arts Related Arts: Directed Studies Math Choir Science Band Reading Orchestra Social Studies P.E./Wellness

6. student Schedule 8:45 a.m. Universal Breakfast in classroom
School day: 8:50 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Class periods: 50 minutes
Passing periods: 3 minutes
Related-Arts passing periods: 4 minutes
6th grade Lunch Time: E lunch-12:33-1:03
F lunch-12:47-1:17

7. Skyward Type http://skyward.pike.k12.in.us into your internet browser.
Log into Skyward using the username and password provided by the district.
If you do not have a username and password contact the school office at

8. Dress Code expectations/policy
Shirts Color - any SOLID Style - Polo-style (no logos); Worn - Tucked in and buttoned at all times
Undershirts Color - any SOLID (no visible printing) Style - long or short sleeved (no printing on sleeves) Worn - tucked in at all times, under appropriate shirt; Crew neck or V-neck No visible camisoles or other attire considered "underwear" by administration
Shoes Style - Any closed-toe shoe; Closed-heel or strap-heel; NO flip-flops
Socks, Stockings, Tights, Hose Color - Any solid color
Pants, Walking-Shorts, Skirts, Capris, Skorts, Jumpers: Color:Khaki (tan) Navy Blue Black StylePleated or flat front Cargo, Dickie, or Docker style; must be wide (NO SKINNY LEG-style) NO JEANS OR DENIM; Worn pulled up on the waistline. Pants must be worn Loose at bottom (NO banding, tucking, rolling, with or without rubber bands or strings) Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers must be worn No more than 2 inches above the knee 
Belt Style - any appropriate leather or cloth; Worn - Visible and fastened at all times; Buckle MUST be a standard size and non-ornamental
Sweaters, Sweatshirts Color - any solid Style Hoodless Crewneck Button down Waist length Solid vest – front and back; Worn - over an approved shirt with collar visible

9. COMMUNICATION METHODS
Use the agenda book to track assignments.
Contact the teacher by or by phone.
Know the dates for progress/report cards.
Fall & Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Visit the School—Attend Back-to-School Night
Request a conference with teachers.
Periodically check progress on Skyward.

10. Tardy Policy 1 – 2 Warning 3 Phone call home to parent
4 ½ hour after-school detention 4p - 4:30p
6 2hr after-school detention 4p - 6p
8 Saturday School (on schedule 8a - 11a)
10 Parent Conference (student in ISS until conf. held)
12 One-day Pike Support Academy (8a - 4:30p)
14 Three-day Pike Support Academy assignment
16 Parent Conference (student in ISS until conf. held)
18 One-day Out-of-School Suspension

11. Academic information
Progress reports
Report cards
Skyward Access

12. After-school Activities & Clubs
WJAG
Sisters to Sisters
Academic Teams
Student Council
Multicultural Scholars
National Junior Honor Society
La Plaza Mother/Daughter Club
Readers are Winners Club
Athletics
Tutoring
Jazz Band, Honors Choir and Honors Orchestra

13. School Resources Social Worker Cummins Behavorial Health
Interpreter/Language Translation support
Chartwells Food Service/Free-Reduced application
School Counselors
School Nurse
Attendance Secretary/Registrar
Lobby Hostess (Use of Lobby Guard)
School Treasurer-Book Rental
Athletic Director
Athletic Trainer

14. VIP Very Important Parent (VIP a.k.a. PTA)
Parent Volunteers (e.g. bookstore, assist teachers, read to students)

15. 6TH Grade athletics Cross-Country Tennis Wrestling Swimming Track
Intramurals
All athletes must have a physical and concussion forms on file

16. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Prepare for class with supplies and materials.
Agenda-to record assignments and hall passes.
Know due dates for classwork and homework.
Punctuality-On time arrival for class.
Absences-Complete makeup work.
Participate actively and positively in class.
Choose friends wisely
Lockers-Your combination is for you/no one else

17. STANDARDIZED TESTING SCHEDULE
ISTEP+ Open-ended Part 1- March Multiple-choice Part 2- April 28 - May 9 Acuity Predictive A (LA/M) Sept. 23-Oct. 4 Predictive B (LA/M) Nov. 25-Dec. 10 Predictive B (Sci./Soc. St) (6-7) Dec Predictive C (Sci./Soc. St) (6-7) Feb Predictive C (LA/M) Feb LAS Links Jan Feb. 28 High Ability Oct (new students 6-7) Jan. 21 – 31 (all 6-7)

18. We are so glad that you are here; We look forward to a great year!
Welcome to Guion!
We are so glad that you are here; We look forward to a great year!
See you back on Tuesday, August 13, 2013!