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Welcome Letter to Parents
Welcome to Strickland Team 7-1. Middle School is a unique experience designed to bridge the elementary and high school years. To make the transition from 6th to 7th graders as smooth as possible, your child has been assigned five academic teachers (as well as elective teachers) who work together to coordinate the seventh grade year. We refer to this plan as Academic Teaming.
You should expect a three week progress report and a report card for each 6-weeks grade reporting period. In addition you will have access to your child’s grades online. Information about this feature will be available soon.
Should you wish to schedule a conference or talk with one of us, you may leave a voice mail at the numbers listed above or contact us via e-mail.
Our expectations are high. The learning environment for your child is a combination of both home and school. We look forward to this joint venture.
Team 7-1
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Expectations |
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All students will:
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be prepared (supplies and assignments)
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be in seat at the designated time
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stay on task
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receive permission to speak
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respect the rights, feelings, and property of self and others
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use appropriate classroom language
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follow handbook rules
***While students will be reminded to meet these expectations for appropriate behavior, failure to modify actions and behavior may result in the following:
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Things To Return |
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Kleenex
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Paper Bags
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Information Card
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Bell Schedule
1st Period 8:20 - 9:05
2nd Period 9:09 - 9:54
3rd Period 9:58 - 10:43
Lunch 10:43 - 11:13
4th Period 11:16 - 12:01
5th Period 12:04 - 12:49
6th Period 12:52 - 1:42
7th Period 1:46 - 2:31
8th Period 2:35 - 3:20 |
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1 spiral notebook (English)
2 composition books (Science)
3 – 1 inch 3 ring binders w/pockets (Math, English, Science)
2 pkgs. dividers (Math and English)
Pencils
Pens
Markers
Colored pencils
Kleenex
Ruler
Large glue stick
200ct. wide rule paper
Pencil bag / box
Large eraser
1 pkg white copy paper |
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Parent Connection |
Backpacks |
Parent Connection is a way for parent’s to view grades online. If you have access to the web this may be a great tool for you. Teachers will have grades updated each Monday by 4:00. To sign up for Parent Connection go to https://gradespeed.dentonisd.org/gs/ or see your counselor. |
Backpacks may be used to bring books and supplies to and from school. Backpacks should be placed in the assigned locker during the day. No backpacks will be allowed in the classrooms. |
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Lockers
Each student will have a locker for his/her own use. Students should not trade or share lockers with other students and every attempt should be made to keep the locker neat. Lockers will be assigned randomly to students by Mrs. McLaughlin. |
Attendance
It is important to be in class every day. While work may be made up for absences, it is impossible to make up the learning opportunities that are missed. Students are responsible for work missed due to an absence from class. Each core teacher will have a procedure for students to follow to obtain any missed assignments. |
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Ticket System |
Additional Ticket Information |
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It is our hope that we do not have discipline problems. However, a ticket system will be in place to reward the students that model good behavior. Each student will begin each 6-weeks with 24 tickets. Tickets will be used if the student needs to leave the room for restroom, locker, etc. Tickets may also be taken for tardies, or inappropriate behavior in the classroom or in the hall. Parents can easily monitor behavior each day by looking in the student’s agenda each night. Reward parties will be planned each 6-weeks. If a student has managed tickets well they will be able to use tickets to attend the rewards. |
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