WELCOME TO KERNAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 2019-2020! Operation: Amazing Osprey • Please sign in at your tables
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Goals for Today Reduce your level of anxiety about the middle school transition Give you information, tools and resources to make the transition successful Provide you information about school rules and procedures Answer your questions
*Tip: Trust but verify! Ask your child to see the good work they have completed for their classes. Celebrate their efforts!
Bell Schedule *Tip: If you are picking up your child in car line, wait to come until right at 4:20. Don’t park in the grass— I have seen cars get stuck and accidents occur.
Scheduling Students will get their schedule at orientation Scheduled based on prior FSA score and/or lexile or i-ready 7 periods: Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, PE/Health, elective Some adjustments will be made to balance classes or based on budget in the first few weeks of school *Tip: Walk your child’s schedule at orientation so they know where they are going on the first day of school.
How do I know my child’s test scores? Please see the instructions on your Hand-out. *Tip: Please know that we do not believe that a test score measures a person’s worth. It is simply a picture of where they are on one test on one day and tells us how we need to support them.
School Safety Campus-wide fencing Buzzer system All check-ins and outs done through the main office Background checks on all volunteers Clear or mesh backpacks Increased Staff training on evacuation and emergency procedures Regular drills done with students Weekly Random Searches All classroom doors kept locked *Tip: Talk with your child about reporting anything that might be concerning. Telling an adult that someone needs help is always the right thing to do!
Every person on a secondary campus should have a student, staff, or visitor badge visible at all times. • Initial ID: Free School Safety- • Secondary Schools Arm Band: $1.00 Identification • First replacement ID: $1.00 • Second and all additional replacement IDs: $5.00 ID cards for students along with lanyards and ID card holders that match the ID color corresponding to the student's graduation year.
Discipline Referrals: We abide by the Student Code of Conduct KMS does not permit students with a referral to participate in extra-curricular activities, rewards or field trips during the quarter the referral was earned Tardiness: 1 st Infraction Verbal Warning 2 nd Infraction Map It Out RJ 3 rd Infraction Call Home to Parent/Guardian 4 th Infraction Tardy Contract with Student; Call Home to Parent/Guardian – Sign and Return 5 th Infraction Student Accountability Board Meeting – Review Map 6 th – 7 th Infraction After-school Detention (ASD)/Meaningful Work: Not completed? 2.25 – 1 day of ISSP 8 th Infraction 1 st FOCUS Referral: 1 Day In-School Suspension (ISSP) and Call to Parent 9 th Infraction Referral to AIT Team and Parent Contract * Tip: Teach your child that school is their workplace and they should conduct themselves like you would at your job. Conflict is natural, but they must develop strategies for dealing with it.
Discipline Dress Code: We follow the DCPS dress code policy No hats, bandanas, etc. Shorts/Skirts- Should be no shorter than a 3x5 index card from the top of the knee No spaghetti straps, crop tops, sheer shirts, or shirts with guns, drugs, obscenities, etc. Pants should be worn at waist Hoods may not be worn inside of the buildings * Tip: When in doubt, change!
Cell Phones 1 st = Verbal warning 2 nd offense in day = confiscate phone & call home 3 rd offense in a day = referral Any refusal to surrender may lead to calling security and the phone ends up in the dean’s office. Chronic issues are handled through the Dean’s office. 3 rd referral = Parent Pick Up * Tip: You pay for your child’s phone. Don’t be afraid to set boundaries or take it away from him/her.
Food deliveries Students are not permitted to have food delivered to the campus. You are welcome to bring lunch for your student and join them during their specific lunch time.
Detention Kernan Middle School Detention Notice 2019-2020 Dear Parent/Guardian: Your son/daughter ______________________ has been assigned After School Detention on __________________from 4:30 – 6pm, for excessive tardiness to class. Your Student will be beautifying the campus, weather permitting. Students are allowed to ride the School’s activity bus if they don’t have transportation at 6pm. If you have questions or concerns about the above date, please call the school at 220- 1350 to speak to the Dean’s office. Parent Signature: __________________________ Date: ___________________ (This notice should be returned to school following the date of receipt)
Z.A.P . Program When your student has not completed work, their teachers have the option to refer them to the Zeroes aren’t permitted program. At lunch, your student will get their food and they will work on the assignment with the assistance of a school administrator. This safety net is in place to prevent students from falling behind due to incomplete assignments.
Dean of Students: • What about Bullying? • Dr. Moore Assistant Principals: • Mrs. Thompson • • Mr. Gary Imbalance of power, sustained Counselors: • The KMS Guidelines for Success are: • Mrs. Pennington Grade 6 K-Z Kindness Mr. Zelski • Mutual Respect Grade 6 A-J Self-Control Conflict is a natural part of life, but we must develop tools for dealing with it. That is what we are here for!!!!! Students should report conflict to a trusted adult Write a statement See a counselor at counselor’s corner at lunch *Tip: Kindness is repaid with kindness, the opposite is also true. *Tip: Social Media is not required.
Purpose: Building relationships (student-student, teacher-student) Connect students and families with services Learning social skills Goal Setting Overcoming obstacles Promote Diversity Develop reading and math facts * Tip: Get to know your child’s 3 rd period teacher , they can be a great resource for you. Amazing Ospreys: Daily Homeroom Time
Set goals, work hard and practice the things they need to do to achieve them Recognize, learn about and value the differences in others Never give up Conquer math Are kind Read See mistakes as an opportunity to learn Are tenacious learners Work to make their school, community and world a better place Ask for help *Tip: Recognize that your child lacks the life experience to have the same perspective you do, talk with them about the above traits that help lead us to success. Recognize growth as success. What do Amazing Ospreys do?
Growth Mindset Article What surprised you? What confirmed your thinking? What did you connect to? Turn and talk to your neighbor about one of the three questions above. What can you take away from this article and do with your child right now? *Tip: Read about Growth Mindset: Encourage your child to practice, persevere and learn from mistakes. Make sure you praise their effort, problem-solving and resilience, not just the completed product.
Osprey Athletics Football Swimming Baseball Golf Volleyball Softball Track Basketball Special Olympics Basketball & Track Soccer Cheerleading *Tip: Don’t be discouraged if your child doesn’t make the team in 6 th grade, they do a lot of growing in middle school
Student Extracurricular Activities & Clubs Student Government Mathletes Bible Club KMS Art Club Scholar Bowl Thespians Club Comic Book Club National Junior Honor Society LOL, WOW, FLY *Tip: Encourage your child to get involved. If we encourage children to help others, their confidence grows!
Final Thoughts We are here for you; we are here for your child. Let’s work together, to help your child complete Operation : Amazing Osprey!! Last assignment — Introduce yourself to at least 3 other parents, exchange information if you are comfortable. We all need to support one another!
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