1. Russellville Middle School Sixth Grade Parent Orientation

2. When does school begin? School begins at 7:50.School begins at 7:50. The tardy bell rings at 7:53.The tardy bell rings at 7:53. If a student is not in his/her 1 st period class by 7:53, he/she must report to the office to check-in.If a student is not in his/her 1 st period class by 7:53, he/she must report to the office to check-in. Please do not leave your child at school before 7:15.Please do not leave your child at school before 7:15.

3. Car Riders Students that ride in cars will be dropped off and picked up behind the gym in the back parking lot of the school.Students that ride in cars will be dropped off and picked up behind the gym in the back parking lot of the school. For safety precaution, students must use the crosswalks behind the gym to cross to the parking lot. Students will not walk between the crosswalks.For safety precaution, students must use the crosswalks behind the gym to cross to the parking lot. Students will not walk between the crosswalks.

4. Bus Riders Please make sure your child knows which bus to ride each morning and afternoon.Please make sure your child knows which bus to ride each morning and afternoon. Students need to know the bus number and bus driver’s name.Students need to know the bus number and bus driver’s name. If you do not know this information already, please call the bus shop at (256) 331-3045.If you do not know this information already, please call the bus shop at (256) 331-3045.

5. Arrival Procedures Upon arrival to school each day, students will… 1.Report to the cafeteria to pick up breakfast. 2.Return to homeroom to eat breakfast until the 1 st period bell rings.

6. If the student is absent… A parent/guardian must send a written note or professional documentation within 3 days of returning to school. Failure to provide an excuse within 3 days will result in a permanent unexcused absence.A parent/guardian must send a written note or professional documentation within 3 days of returning to school. Failure to provide an excuse within 3 days will result in a permanent unexcused absence. Students who are absent due to excused (hand- written excuses) or unexcused reasons for a total of more than ten (10) days for one academic year must present professional verification for any additional absences.Students who are absent due to excused (hand- written excuses) or unexcused reasons for a total of more than ten (10) days for one academic year must present professional verification for any additional absences. All planned absences must be pre-approved by the principal or assistant principal.All planned absences must be pre-approved by the principal or assistant principal.

7. Check-In / Check-Out All check-ins and check-outs go through the front office.All check-ins and check-outs go through the front office. A parent/guardian must come into the office to check out a student.A parent/guardian must come into the office to check out a student. Check-ins or check-outs will be determined by InformationNow (iNow).Check-ins or check-outs will be determined by InformationNow (iNow).

8. Tardy to class Students will have 3 minutes between classes.Students will have 3 minutes between classes. If a student is not in the class by the time the bell rings, he/she will be tardy to class.If a student is not in the class by the time the bell rings, he/she will be tardy to class. 4 tardies to one class = 1 day of ISS 6 tardies to one class = 2 days of ISS 8 tardies to one class = 3 days of ISS 9 and subsequent tardies to one class results in the student being placed in alternative school.

9. Tardy to School Any student who is not in his/her 1 st period class before the 7:53 bell rings will be tardy to school.Any student who is not in his/her 1 st period class before the 7:53 bell rings will be tardy to school. Each tardy will be referred to the office.Each tardy will be referred to the office. Tardies 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 = Warning Tardies 6 & 7 = 1 day of ISS Tardy 8 = 3 days of ISS Tardy 9 = 5 days of ISS Tardies 10+ = Assigned to alternative school

10. medication Only the school nurse is allowed to give a student any medication.Only the school nurse is allowed to give a student any medication. If your child requires medication during the school day, you must see the nurse and complete the required paperwork.If your child requires medication during the school day, you must see the nurse and complete the required paperwork.

11. Immunizations Your child’s blue immunization form must be up-to-date for the student to remain in school.Your child’s blue immunization form must be up-to-date for the student to remain in school. Parents will receive a letter informing them if their child’s blue form needs updating and will be given ample time to update the form.Parents will receive a letter informing them if their child’s blue form needs updating and will be given ample time to update the form.

12. Lunch Lunch periods are 22 minutes long.Lunch periods are 22 minutes long. Students have a choice of regular lunch or salad bar or they may bring their lunch from home (no soft drinks or fast-food items)Students have a choice of regular lunch or salad bar or they may bring their lunch from home (no soft drinks or fast-food items) If a student is out of lunch money, they may borrow from the office. Students are expected to repay any borrowed money to the office. The student cannot borrow again until all money has been repaid.If a student is out of lunch money, they may borrow from the office. Students are expected to repay any borrowed money to the office. The student cannot borrow again until all money has been repaid.

13. Cell Phone Policy The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited.The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy will result in the cell phone being confiscated.Violation of this policy will result in the cell phone being confiscated. Please read your child’s agenda for our school’s entire policy for the use of cell phones and other electronic devices.Please read your child’s agenda for our school’s entire policy for the use of cell phones and other electronic devices.

14. Exams at RMs RMS core classes have mid-term and final exams.RMS core classes have mid-term and final exams. Every student at RMS will take mid-term exams. Every student at RMS will take mid-term exams. Students who are absent from any class no more than five (5) times during the school year will have the option to exempt the final exam for the class.Students who are absent from any class no more than five (5) times during the school year will have the option to exempt the final exam for the class.Remember: 3 tardies to a class equals 1 absence for exemption purposes.

15. Important Dates July 27 th 6th Grade Registration August 13 th First Day of School August 27 th Magazine Sales September 10 th Fall Pictures October 6 th Make-up Picture Day April 4 th – 8 th Spring Break April 4th – 22nd ACT Aspire Testing

16. Student planner The student planner should be kept with the student throughout the school day.The student planner should be kept with the student throughout the school day. The planer serves as a student’s hall pass.The planer serves as a student’s hall pass. Please take the time to read the student planner and go over it with your child.Please take the time to read the student planner and go over it with your child.

17. Textbooks Students will be bringing home a Math textbookStudents will be bringing home a Math textbook RMS teachers use a variety of instructional resources.RMS teachers use a variety of instructional resources. RMS faculty strives to help each child reach his/her full potential. In doing so, we work diligently to utilize class time as efficiently as possible, enabling your child to have additional time for extracurricular interests!RMS faculty strives to help each child reach his/her full potential. In doing so, we work diligently to utilize class time as efficiently as possible, enabling your child to have additional time for extracurricular interests!

18. School Supplies 2” White 3-ring binder 7 tabbed dividers Pencil holder for a 3-ring binder Loose leaf notebook paper $10.00 Locker Fee $25.00 Technology Donation

19. Other Information Keep your child’s personal information up-to-date in the office in case of an emergency.Keep your child’s personal information up-to-date in the office in case of an emergency. Make sure your child knows how he/she will be getting home each afternoon.Make sure your child knows how he/she will be getting home each afternoon. Announcements are only made once a day at 1:50.Announcements are only made once a day at 1:50.

20. Providing a quality education for your child is our #1 goal. The purpose of Russellville Middle School, a school built on a tradition of excellence, serving a diverse population, is to prepare students to be capable and productive citizens in a changing and demanding society through a variety of learning experiences designed to reach the potential of all students. 'A Tradition of Excellence'