1. Welcome to the 1998-99 School Year Ms. Cecilia Harbin Jinks Middle School Reading

2. About me... n Single n Family - 2 grown children Daughter - Lee Ann - 29 - Hearing Impaired Teacher at Everitt Middle School Daughter - Lee Ann - 29 - Hearing Impaired Teacher at Everitt Middle School Son - Kevin - 27 - Aircraft Mechanic for Northrop/Grumman in Lake Charles, LA Son - Kevin - 27 - Aircraft Mechanic for Northrop/Grumman in Lake Charles, LA 1 Beautiful, spoiled dog named Domino ( a Dalmatian) 1 Beautiful, spoiled dog named Domino ( a Dalmatian)

3. More about me... n Professional training: B.S. in Elementary Education - University of South Alabama B.S. in Elementary Education - University of South Alabama M.S. in Reading and Language Arts - Florida State University M.S. in Reading and Language Arts - Florida State University

4. Experience: n Out of State- 2 years - Alabama n In State - 15 years - Bay County, Florida n Jinks - 10th year

5. Grading Scale: n A - 94-100 n B - 85-93 n C - 77-84 n D - 70-76 n F - 69 and below

6. Supplies: n Notebook paper - standard rule n Pens - ONLY DARK BLUE OR BLACK WILL BE ACCEPTABLE n One “crazy” colored (or red) pen for grammar correction only (DLSB) n Daily work done in colored pen will not be accepted.

7. Paper Headings: Paper Headings: n First AND last name n Date n Class Period n Assignment #

8. Make-Up Work: (JMS Handbook) n Students have 5 days after excused absence to make-up work. n The student is responsible for work that was assigned to him/her before his/her absence. n Prior assignments due on day of return.

9. Dress for Success: See Handbook - pages 5&6 n No clothing with obscene, profane, suggestive or abusive language n No clothing with advertising that is prohibited for students n No shorts that do not extend beyond the middle fingers n No pants or shorts worn below the waist

10. Classroom Rules: JMS Handbook n Follow directions and all school rules n Raise your hand for permission to speak or leave your desk n Come to class prepared to work n Be inside the classroom before the tardy bell stops ringing n Respect the rights of others

11. Consequences for Rules Violations: Handbook n First violation - Recorded warning n Second violation - Recorded warning and call or letter to parents n Third violation - Detention or parent conference n Fourth violation - Student sent to an administrator

12. Miscellaneous Information: Lockers Miscellaneous Information: Lockers n Lockers will be assigned the first week of school. n Students must furnish their own locks. n Combination locks are recommended. n Locks may be purchased in the school office for $4.00 n Students are not allowed to share lockers.

13. Miscellaneous Information: Closed Campus Miscellaneous Information: Closed Campus n Jinks Middle School is a closed campus. (See handbook, p.7) n Once a student arrives at school, he/she must remain on campus until the close of the school day, unless they are picked up by a parent. n Students leaving the campus after the dismissal bell (i.e., going to the E-Z Serve) may not return to the campus for club meetings, practices, pick-up, etc.

14. Miscellaneous Information, cont. Miscellaneous Information, cont. n Public display of affection is prohibited on all Bay County School campuses. n The State of Florida furnishes textbooks for all students. n Textbooks will be issued during the first week of the school year. n Gum chewing is not allowed at Jinks Middle School!!!