1. Welcome to Pod 3 Mrs. Bauer Mrs. Brosky Mrs. Walker Mrs. Bauer Mrs. Brosky Mrs. Walker

2. Middle School is different… / We don’t keep anything in our desk - only in our locker. / The school runs on a day 1 through 6 cycle, rather than a Monday through Friday cycle. / Every Friday is Spirit Day - wear green and gold for a reward! / We don’t keep anything in our desk - only in our locker. / The school runs on a day 1 through 6 cycle, rather than a Monday through Friday cycle. / Every Friday is Spirit Day - wear green and gold for a reward!

3. LUNCH / Lunch money goes directly to the cafeteria - not to the homeroom teacher. / During recess or lunch and recess your teachers may ask you to come up to the classroom to: / Make up absent work. / Complete unfinished homework. / Work with the teacher for extra help. / Sit for inappropriate behavior. / You may also come up on your own during lunch and recess for: / Study help with the teacher. / Study help with your friends. / Lunch money goes directly to the cafeteria - not to the homeroom teacher. / During recess or lunch and recess your teachers may ask you to come up to the classroom to: / Make up absent work. / Complete unfinished homework. / Work with the teacher for extra help. / Sit for inappropriate behavior. / You may also come up on your own during lunch and recess for: / Study help with the teacher. / Study help with your friends.

4. To sign out of lunch… Lunch Recess Pass - KEEP THIS Student’s Name____________________Date ________ Destination: Pod 3 Time: 10:12 / 10:34 / 10:12 w/lunch Teacher requesting: Bauer/Brosky/Walker Reason:owed work/papers **With Lunch** extra help *Please allow make-up work student to go to make-up test the front of the detention lunch line. ---------------------------------------------------------- Return to: Lunch / Gym / Activities Time: ______ Teacher’s Initials ________ Lunch Recess Pass HAND THIS IN Student’s Name: __________________________ Date: ___________ Table _____ Seat # ___ Destination: Pod 3 Other:

5. Moving Around / To use the lavatory or see the nurse during class you must fill out your assignment book and have the teacher sign it. / If you would like to work with another teacher in the school during 9th period you need to have a pre-signed yellow pass. You must get this BEFORE 9th period. / To go the IMC during 9th period you need a signed yellow pass from your teacher. / To use the lavatory or see the nurse during class you must fill out your assignment book and have the teacher sign it. / If you would like to work with another teacher in the school during 9th period you need to have a pre-signed yellow pass. You must get this BEFORE 9th period. / To go the IMC during 9th period you need a signed yellow pass from your teacher.

6. Yellow Pass (yes, we know it is white here…) Coyle 9th

7. What if I am absent? / Bring your excuse to the attendance area in the Cafeteria - not your homeroom teacher. / Make sure you visit your teachers the day you return to schedule make-up work and tests. This is YOUR responsibility. / Parents may call or email us for work so you do not get behind. / Check the website for your missed work. / A homework buddy is great too! Pick a dependable student in our pod to get your homework and deliver it to you. / Bring your excuse to the attendance area in the Cafeteria - not your homeroom teacher. / Make sure you visit your teachers the day you return to schedule make-up work and tests. This is YOUR responsibility. / Parents may call or email us for work so you do not get behind. / Check the website for your missed work. / A homework buddy is great too! Pick a dependable student in our pod to get your homework and deliver it to you.

8. School Fun / PEZ: a pod reward you can earn daily! These can be redeemed for school tools and prizes. / PAWS: a school reward - you can earn an extra gym (aka: dogpound) and special rewards throughout the year like bowling. / Homework Party: Do your homework and come party with us! / PEZ: a pod reward you can earn daily! These can be redeemed for school tools and prizes. / PAWS: a school reward - you can earn an extra gym (aka: dogpound) and special rewards throughout the year like bowling. / Homework Party: Do your homework and come party with us!

9. Being Prepared / Make sure you have sharpened pencils for every class period. (You can buy pencils from your teacher during homeroom for only 3 PEZ each!) / Make sure you always have a book to read. / Make sure you always have your class textbook, folders/binder/notebook, and homework. / Make sure you have sharpened pencils for every class period. (You can buy pencils from your teacher during homeroom for only 3 PEZ each!) / Make sure you always have a book to read. / Make sure you always have your class textbook, folders/binder/notebook, and homework.

10. Yes…there will be homework / Homework will be factored into your grade. / It must be with you at the beginning of class. You cannot go to your locker at the beginning of class to get it. / You can get homework help during recess or 9th period. / Phone a friend. / Check the website daily for homework assignments. / Homework will be factored into your grade. / It must be with you at the beginning of class. You cannot go to your locker at the beginning of class to get it. / You can get homework help during recess or 9th period. / Phone a friend. / Check the website daily for homework assignments.

11. 9th period / Band, chorus, and orchestra take place during 9th period. / Day 5 is team time when ALL students will remain in the pod. We will run class meetings and PSSA prep classes. / Study halls will also take place during 9th period. All students are expected to complete work, study, or read a book during study halls. / Band, chorus, and orchestra take place during 9th period. / Day 5 is team time when ALL students will remain in the pod. We will run class meetings and PSSA prep classes. / Study halls will also take place during 9th period. All students are expected to complete work, study, or read a book during study halls.

12. Notes / If you are leaving early please take the note to the office during homeroom. / If you plan on going home with another student on a different bus, BOTH of you need a note. You are to take the notes to the office during homeroom. / If you are leaving early please take the note to the office during homeroom. / If you plan on going home with another student on a different bus, BOTH of you need a note. You are to take the notes to the office during homeroom.

13. A last thought… / Please approach your teachers if you have any questions, problems, or need help with anything. We are here to help you be successful in middle school!