1. WELCOME CLASS OF 2017 “Leading The Journey Through Middle School”

2. School Priorities  Safety (both physical & emotional)  Learning  Fun

3. Physical Safety  “Students are expected to walk in an orderly fashion in the hall. Shoving, running, and disorderly conduct are not appropriate and will result in disciplinary action.” (Agenda, Page 11)  Just as you learned in kindergarten – KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF.  Do not push, pull, or hit another student  Do not grab/take other’s food, agenda, or personal belongings

4. Emotional Safety “I was just joking/messing around.” “He/she knows I am just joking/messing around.”

5. I know better… Ms. McKean knows better… You know better.

6. Always Remember Please conduct yourselves in a manner that will allow you and others to learn while being safe.

7. R espect A ttitude C ollaboration E ffort S afety in the Hallway & Lockers Students treat all others positively and are quiet when other classes are learning. Students are aware of where they need to be and organize their lockers for success. Students work together to make sure everyone feels that they belong. Students focus on getting to class on time. Students walk on the right side of the hall and keep hands to themselves. in the Classroom Students meet teacher expectations and support all learners. Students focus on learning and are comfortable taking risks in class. Students work together to support the learning of all. Students do their best – always! Students follow rules and support all students. in the Cafeteria Students keep hands to themselves. Students relax and enjoy their time with others. Students welcome all others at their lunch table. Students work to keep the cafeteria clean. Students follow cafeteria rules and always practice good manners. on the Bus Students keep hands to themselves. Students follow bus rules and keep all their material with them. Students are supportive and helpful to one another. Students go directly to their buses and work to keep them clean. Students remain seated and talk quietly. at Home Students continue to treat others well in person and online. Students work to better themselves at all times. Students help with housework and remain active family members. Students study while also completing homework and projects. Students are careful on social media sites. J.L. Simpson R.A.C.E.S. toward success!

8. TO LEARN Why are we here?

9. Everyone Has Talents  What is your talent?

10. Learning Our job as teachers is to get you started!

11. Some Quick Rules Refreshers  How to Avoid a Discipline Referral: “If you should have a strong disagreement during a class, follow the teacher’s direction, but arrange to speak with him or her privately after class.” (page 10)

12. Some Quick Rules Refreshers  Dress Code:  Review pages 12-13 in the agenda: Cover shoulders, midriff, chest area, and underarms. Pants should cover underwear. Shorts and skirts decent length. Clothing that is skin-tight or low cut is not appropriate. Hats [and hoodies] may not be worn in the building. Sleepwear is not appropriate.

13. Some Quick Rules Refreshers  Lunch Procedures:  After 3 rd or 7 th period class, go directly to your locker, grab everything that you need for 4 th or 8 th period, and drop off at that room before going to the cafeteria.  You will not be able to stop at your locker after lunch.  6 th graders are escorted to and from the cafeteria and have assigned seats.  7 th graders are escorted to and from the cafeteria and have assigned seats.  What about 8 th graders?

14. Some Quick Rules Refreshers  Lunch Procedures:  As you walk to the cafeteria, classes are going on… please refrain from talking until you arrive in the cafeteria. R espect A ttitude C ollaboration E ffort S afety in the Cafeteria Students keep hands to themselves. Students relax and enjoy their time with others. Students welcome all others at their lunch table. Students work to keep the cafeteria clean. Students follow cafeteria rules and always practice good manners.

15. A Final Story

16. You can make anything fun or anything torture… It’s all in your perspective. Lesson for the year…