1. R.C. Loflin Middle School 7 th Grade Parent Meeting February 18, 2014 6:00 - 7:00 pm

2. R.C. Loflin Middle School “The Key is ME” Damon Patterson, Principal Doug Hampton, 7 th Grade CounselorAmber White, 7 th Grade Assistant Principal

3. Registration Place : Joshua High School Dates to Provide Proof of Residency and Proof of Immunizations : August 6 th (Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) August 7 th (Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) August 11 th (Monday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) August 12 th (Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Documentation Needed : Utility Bill from July 2014 or August 2014 (gas, water, or electric) Proof of Immunizations (current shot record) Pick up 7 th Grade Schedule and Locker Assignment Loflin Middle School August 14 th (Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

4. Immunizations JISD requirements for immunizations are posted on the LMS website. www.joshuaisd.org/Page/1480 7th Grade Requirements Tdap 1 dose prior to enrollment (one dose if it has been 5 years since their last booster) Varicella 2 doses prior to enrollment If your child has had chickenpox this vaccination is not required, but you must provide the school nurse with a written document with the child’s name, date of illness, and parent signature. Meningococcal 1 dose prior to enrollment All students must provide the nurse with a current shot record prior to picking up their 7 th grade schedule on August 14 th, 2014.

5. Course Selections LMS counselors will visit elementary campuses & explain “Course Selection Forms” to 6 th grade students. North Joshua—Wednesday, February 19 th Caddo—Wednesday, February 19 th Elder—Thursday, February 20 th Staples—Thursday, February 20 th Plum—Friday, February 21 st If your child is absent the day LMS counselors visit, the elementary counselor will have extra copies of “Course Selection Forms” in their office. All “Course Selection Forms” are due to the child’s 6 th grade teacher LMS counselors will visit elementary campuses & help students enter their course selections into the computer the following week.

7. Required Courses Reading General & Honors* Writing Math General & Pre-Algebra* Science General & Honors* Social Studies Physical Education Athletics PE Technology All “Curriculum Maps” are posted on the JISD webpage, so you can see curriculum covered each six-weeks… www.joshuaisd.org/Page/409 www.joshuaisd.org/Page/409 *Honors placement based on testing results completed on elementary campuses, after STAAR testing (May 2014).

8. Elective Courses Art Band* Exploring Careers Choir General Music Conversational Spanish Theater *Requires teacher signature

9. Athletics “Participating in the athletic program is a privilege and we encourage all to participate. However, if during the participation of athletics a student chooses not to follow the JISD Athletic Code of Conduct or prohibits instruction to other participants, that student may be removed from the athletic program.” ….Joshua ISD Athletic Code of Conduct Boys Athletics Football Basketball Track Cross Country Girls Athletics Volleyball Basketball Track Cross Country *Students are encouraged to participate and/or try out for at least 2 sports. **IMPORTANT**Physicals must be completed and turned into the trainer no later than Friday, August 29, 2014 or your student’s schedule will be changed out of athletics.

10. joshuaisd.org - Departments – Athletics – 2014 Summer Camps

11. Gifted & Talented Students qualifying for GT services are served in an Honors classroom at LMS. Honors English Honors Math (Pre-Algebra) Honors Science Students do not go to the GT center at the secondary level. 6 th grade students will be retested in the spring of the current school year (after STAAR testing), to determine if students are eligible for GT supports/services.

12. Honors Classes Honors eligibility is based on : Spring testing completed on elementary campus; 6 th grade teacher recommendation; Cumulative grades; STAAR results; LMS Honors’ expectations; Student’s work & study habits/skills.

13. Honors Classes Honors Reading Curriculum is more strenuous than regular 7 th grade reading class No high school credit is received for participating in the course. Honors English class includes reading & writing combined. Therefore; student receives an additional elective. If a student fails 1 six weeks grading period, he/she will be removed from the class & placed into a regular reading & writing class. A contract must be signed by the student & parent the first week of school. Summer novel reading is required prior to first day of school.

14. Honors Classes Honors Math (Pre-Algebra) & Honors Science Curriculum is more strenuous than regular math/science courses. No high school credit is received for participating in the course. If a student scores below an 80% (for any six weeks grading period), he/she will be removed from the class & placed in a regular 7 th grade math/science class. A contract must be signed by the student & parent the first week of school. Pre-Algebra students will take the 8 th grade Pre- Algebra STAAR test in the spring.

15. Skyward Access What can parents see? Student Information Attendance Current Year Schedules Discipline Grades Health Records Information How do I log on? Go to Joshua ISD webpage … www.joshuaisd.orgwww.joshuaisd.org Click on the Family Access link under Site Shortcuts on the JISD website.

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