1. Jefferson Middle School 27900 Rockwood St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 New Student Orientation

2. Jefferson Middle School Mission Statement Jefferson Middle School uses effective instructional strategies and an interactive, integrated curriculum so that students meet or exceed course expectations. We build partnerships with families and the community, and provide a network of support services that promote a safe, responsible, and respectful environment.

3. Who We Are

4. JMS Positive Behavior Support

5. Bell Schedule Doors Open7:53 a.m. Warning bell7:59 a.m. 1st Hour 8:00 – 8:51 a.m. Time to Read (T2R)8:55 – 9:39 a.m. 3rd Hour9:43 – 10:34 a.m. 4th Hour10:38 – 11:29 a.m. 5th Hour11:33 – 12:59 p.m. A Lunch11:33 – 11:59 a.m. B Lunch12:03 – 12:29 p.m. C Lunch12:33 – 12:59 p.m. 6th Hour1:03 – 1:54 p.m. 7th Hour1:58 – 2:51 p.m. 8 th hour ASAP2:55- 3:47 p.m. Call 586-445-4136 to report absences and tardies.

6. Power of Reading  Time to Read- T2R Expectations  Two novels per quarter (8 books per year)  At or above Lexile performance range  Pass an AR test for each book read Accelerated Reader  www.arbookfind.com www.arbookfind.com Find books that are matched to your correct reading level Find books that have assessments to check understanding

7. Entrance, Parking and Drop Off/ Pick Off procedures  Parents may park in the parking lot to enter the building, in the drop off loop on the Rockwood side (not during drop off or pick up), and in the parking lot attached to the bus loop  Parents can drop students off In the main parking lot look off of Rockwood In the short drop off lane on Rockwood In the bus loop  Students may enter the football field doors, bus loop doors, cafeteria doors and Rockwood doors

8. JMS Transition Activities  June 5, 2012 All 5 th graders and new students are invited to JMS 11:00 am-1:00 pm Tour Lunch  August 27, 2012 7 th and 8 th grade  9:00 am-1:00 pm 6 th graders and New Students  4:00 pm- 7:00 pm Pictures, Lockers, Power School, PTSO, Volunteering, Schedules, Tips for Student Success, and more

9. New Student Building Tours  Building Tour Dates & Times May 10 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. May 15 - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. June 18 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. June 25 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. July 17 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. August 16 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. August 23 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

10. Self Guided ‘Ask Me About’ Tour  30 minute tour  Red Passports- your stations will be situated on the 1st level  Blue Passports- your stations, other than the Media Center, PE or Café (Lunch) will be situated on the 2nd level  NJHS students are available to answer questions and to provide guidance  See you back here after the tour!!

11. Passport Stamping Stations  Your goal is to obtain FIVE stamps on you tour. Write your child’s name on the back before you submit your passport as a raffle ticket. 6th Grade Camp Electives IEPs & 504s Cafeteria Clubs/After School Activities Physical Education Media Center Student Services

12. Welcome Back!  As you come in, please make sure to get a survey and complete it.  When finished, please turn in the passport and survey at any of the tables here in the cafeteria to be entered into the raffle.  The raffle will be held shortly!  We will stay after to answer any further questions you may have.  Thank you for coming!

13. Questions  Feel free to address any of us with questions you have regarding the educational opportunities JMS has available for your child(ren)  David Lavender, Principal 586-445-4130 dlavender@scslakeview-k12.com All students can and must learn! GO PATRIOTS!