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Preparing Your Child For A Successful Middle School Experience
Preparing todayPreparing today’’s generation for tomorrows generation for tomorrow’’s s challengeschallenges
Principal: Steve KarsnerAssistant Principal: Brian Wheeler Counselors: Robin Price- Orange Team Shannon Holland – Silver Team
BCMS Guidelines for Success!
• Enter to Learn
• Attitude is Everything
• Give/Get Respect
• Lead by Example
• Effort is Essential
• Service to Others
New Immunizations are required by the FIRST day of school. Sixth grade physical due in the first two weeks of school.
School Fees
• School fees are $50 and can be paid tonight.
• 25.00 if you qualify for reduced lunch
• Fees are used to fund math workbooks, agenda books and other instructional items.
Soaring opportunities
• Spanish, Drama,Y-Club , KUNA and KYA, FPS, Quick recall, Written Assessment, 6th grade showcase, FCA, First Priority, Math Counts, Art Club, Engineering
• Football, basketball, soccer, cross country, wrestling, cheerleading, softball, baseball, volleyball, track, golf, archery
SCHEDULE
• Students will have 6 periods…– Math, L.A., Science, Social Studies,
Reading, and a Related Arts class
• Related Arts/Enrichment Opportunities include…– P.E. , Art, Practical Living, Technology,
Spanish, Drama, Band, Reading, Engineering
Tips For Success
• Organization- Students should have a binder for each class.
• Lockers- Each child will have his/her own locker. Students need a combination lock, Please encourage your child to keep it clean.
• Agenda Book- Students will receive an agenda book. It is important to check nightly for assignments and upcoming projects.
EAGLE ROCK CAFE
AM- Buses drop students off in front of the building.
Students enter into gym and wait until 8:00 bell (Do not come before 7:30! The doors will be locked and no supervision is provided until 7:30). It is best for students to be in the building by 8:00.
PM-Buses pick students up in front of the building- always in the same order The Bell Rings at about 3:08.
Car riders dismissed when buses leave around 3:12. Students cross at crosswalk and load cars at the top of the stairs. Please drive carefully!
If you are checking your child out early you MUST do so prior to 2:55
Arrival / Dismissal
Team Atmosphere
• Students will be placed on one of two teams – the Orange team or Silver team.
• Teams are randomly chosen and equitable.
• Creates positive climate• Each team has specific location
Attendance
To do our best, we must have all students make regular attendance a top priority!
• We call home when your student is absent!
• Last year we had an attendance rate of 96.21%
School Safety• Policies, Code of
Conduct, Zero Tolerance
Camera Surveillance System
• Team Meetings with students
• Bullying/ Harassment Prevention through guidance lessons
• 6th graders are separated from older students (during class change, lunch, etc.).
Electronic Devices
• Personal use of electronic devices is not allowed at students own discretion. An adult may allow on occasion.
• Students should keep cell phones and other devices locked and turned off.
• Some teachers may occasionally utilize student owned devices for classroom instruction.
Digital Driver’s License
• All BCMS students will complete an online digital driver’s license to show competency and safety in an online environment.
DRESS CODE
• Appropriate for public co-educational setting.
• Shirts Must have sleeves.• Shorts must be at least mid-thigh• Must button buttons.• No drug/alcohol related logos.• Appropriate content.
Homework
• There will be nightly homework in at least one subject per night.
• There may be some nights on which a student has homework in several subjects.
• All of the homework is meaningful and teachers are conscious of the homework that other classes may give.
Making the Grade
• The grading scale is: • 90-100 is an A• 80-89 is a B• 70-79 is a C• 65-69 is a D• 64 and below is an F
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
• Medical authorization from parent.
• Dosage/frequency listed on prescription bottle.
• Kept in the office.• Use logged by staff.• Student
responsibility.
VISITORSMust ring bell for admittanceMust check in at front desk
We have services to help!
• After-school tutoring through ESS.
• Guidance lessons on studying and test-taking.
• All students get an assignment book!
• Mentoring Program.• Youth Services
Center – Kathleen Sinkhorn
Parent Communication
• Review and/or sign student agenda books.
• Call teachers during their Planning Periods.• Teachers will use email to communicate with
parents
• Email teachers: Each teacher’s email address is their first name followed by a period and their last name @ boyle.kyschools.us
• Example: brian.wheeler@boyle.kyschools.us
Parent Communication
• Teachers are always available to meet during planning or after school.
• Like our fan page on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter @BoyleEagles
• Parent and student portal for grades
• School Messenger Call System
• Also take a look at our website www.boyle.kyschools.us
Soaring to Success!
- We are a Proficient School – 2012 and 2013 KPREP results –TOP 12%
- 2012 ACT higher performing school based on Explore test results.
- 2013 Best in Area in Explore- - 2013 highest number of students meeting ACT
benchmark
A Technology Rich Environment
• 315 Ipads• 30 Mac Airs (lap tops)• 30 Ipod Touches• 3 Computer labs• 60 Google Chrome Books (Lap tops)• 15 Lenovo Laptops• PLTW Lab• 3D Printer
Live by the BCMS motto:
ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING!Encourage your student to start the
year off with the belief that she/he will succeed, and she/he will!