Welcome to RRMS 6 th Grade Jump Start Day Our Purpose Today The staff of RRMS knows that the transition to middle school can be nerve racking for students and parents alike We want to ease ID: 772023
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Welcome to RRMS 6th Grade Jump Start Day!
Our Purpose Today: The staff of RRMS knows that the transition to middle school can be nerve racking – for students and parents alike. We want to ease students’ nerves by providing opportunities to navigate the school, practicing with their lockers and locks, and meeting some of our wonderful staff. We also want to establish an open and supportive relationship with all RRMS parents.
Jumpstart Information This PowerPoint will be made available on our school website (rioranchomiddle.rrps.net) if you would like to review any of this information.You should also have received a map of the school. Students are encouraged to keep this map handy until they know their way around.
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RRMS School Day The tardy bell rings at 8:10 am. All students must be in class, ready to learn with all their needed materials at this time.M-T- Th -F dismissal time is 3:15 pm. Wednesday dismissal is 2:35 pm. If your child is absent, please report the absence to our attendance line between the hours of 7:30 am and 10 am.
Student Classes Students will have four core classes (English Language Arts, Earth Science, Math, World History and Geography), and two electives.Must bring ALL needed supplies every day to class and BE ON TIME. Referrals are written after 4 tardies. A student needs to be in class when the bell rings.
6th Grade Supply List 18-19On school website as well! Agenda (bought at registration)Combination Lock (2)Earbuds/Headphones (w/3.5 mm input jack)2 2-Pocket folders (1 for nightly homework, 1 for just math)5 Composition books (must be 100 pages) - 2 for history, 2 for science, 1 for math * NO spirals Binder for ELA - 1” w/6 dividers Dry erase markers
6th Grade Supply List Glue sticks (24+) or bottles (4-6) - stock up while they are inexpensive, they will be used throughout the school yearScissorsColored pencils (more than one package)RulerPencil SharpenerPencils w/erasers (30+ and extra lead if using mechanical)
6th Grade Supply List Pens (dark colors)Highlighters (4 different light colors)Supply pouch/boxPost-It notesLoose leaf paper or spiral Suggestion: bring reusable water bottle daily (no glass) Wish list: Tissue Sanitizer Sanitizing wipes Paper towels
ChromebooksRRMS is fortunate enough to have Chromebook carts for students to use in some classroomsStudents will use Chromebooks in Language Arts and Social Studies to aid in their learning and studies (Science - Spring 2019) Each student will be assigned a Chromebook in that classroom and will be responsible for its safe usage
RRMS Behavior All RRMS students, parents, and staff are expected to display RRMS behavior at all times and in all places. RRMS stands for behavior that is: R espectful R esponsible M indful S afe
RRMS is a PBS school! RRMS staff enjoys rewarding students for good behavior, not simply addressing the bad. Positive Referrals can be written by teachers or other students for students who demonstrate a positive behavior trait. Students get prizes for being nominated and later, large prize drawings are done. P ositive B ehavior S upport (PBS)
PBS Fun Day To reward good behavior, PBS sponsors a FUN DAY for all students who do not receive a certain amount of discipline referrals. FUN DAY takes place toward the end of the school year, in May.Snacks, inflatables, games, sumo wrestling, etc.!
Hallway/Lunch BehaviorHallway/InsideRemove hatsWalk, do not run. Avoid yelling and using profanity.Keep your hands to yourself (no roughhousing or PDA)Cell phones/earbuds should be in backpacksLunchNo running to get in lines. No saving places or buying for others . Tackling and pushing is not allowed. Students must eat in the main cafeteria and be seated. (No food outside)
PowerSchool (Grades) RRMS EXPECTS all parents and/or guardians to sign-up for PowerSchool and monitor their student’s performance and attendance. Report cards will not be printed.Please pick up your login and password information at the front office, if you have not done so already.
School Website PowerSchool is our online gradebook. By signing up you can view your student’s grades at any time. School webpages can be accessed at https://rioranchomiddle.rrps.net/. Every teacher has a webpage that parents are encouraged to check often for class and school-wide information .
Student Lockers Students will be assigned a locker today if they have a lock. If not, they will be assigned one upon getting a lock and providing the combination.Students should not be going to their locker between every class, as they will be late. It’s recommended that students get what they need for 2-3 classes at a time, so they have time during their other passing periods to use the restroom and/or drink water. Sharing of lockers and combinations is not allowed, even with your friends.
Student Lockers 6th graders must bring in their own locks to secure their lockers this year.If students do not bring a lock, they should not use their locker. RRPS is not liable for stolen items.Practice your lock at home so you can quickly open your locker here.Students will be required to give their combination to their teacher in case the locker needs to be opened for security reasons. If it cannot be opened, the lock will be cut . Just a reminder that the locker is RRPS property, not the student’s.
Safety: Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Parents/Guardians: It is imperative that the following procedures are adhered to at all times for the safety of your child(ren) and the safety of others. To drop-off/pick-up your child from RRMS before/after school: *Please refer to the diagram on the back of yourMaps.
Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Pick-Up & Drop-Off of students is to occur ONLY in the designated lane at the back of the school.Enter farthest north entrance (near Idalia, not the bus exit).Drop-off/pick-up in right lane only (next to curb). Please keep moving with the flow of traffic. Please pull up as far as possible for pick-up . Do not wait/stop near 6 th grade wing or gym, which will hold up traffic. Staff will be directing students to the front of the line. Vehicles can use both lanes until they reach a merging point, where they will be directed to the curb. Students will not be allowed to cross the pick-up lane to enter vehicles in the left lane.
Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Exit the southernmost exit…Watch for buses!DO NOT use either staff parking lot for drop-off/pick-ups! This is a SAFETY ISSUE. After school (about 3:25, after the first week of school ), students who are still waiting for pick-up will be ushered into the building to wait for their ride, ensuring proper supervision. Parents arriving after the buses have left, may pick-up their student at the front of the school. Repeat offenders who choose to not comply with the above will be referred to our School Resource Officer, who may ticket drivers.
Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Note: For the first few weeks of school the parent pickup/drop-off lane will be busy. Please be patient and follow these procedures. We promise, as everyone is familiarized with the procedure, it WILL get better.
Thank you in advance for helping us set a good example for your children!
Other Safety Issues Students MAY NOT enter or be in the hallways or gym prior to 8:04 am. This is a safety issue. Before 8:04 am, ALL students are to be in the cafeteria, courtyard, or library (if open) only.During lunch, students are not allowed in the halls without a pass.AT ALL TIMES, students must use the sidewalks. Walking through the parking lots is Prohibited. Again, this is a safety issue.
Cafeteria Four lunch lines with different options Different menus: “Week At a Glance”: also on website under www.rrps.net student services Choices: Regular lunch Snack bar Payments: Online with credit card at mymealtime.com (check student balances) Check – in person Cash – in person Student IDs are required for lunch every day . Please bring money or send a lunch on the first day of school. STUDENTS NEED TO REAPPLY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH EVERY SCHOOL YEAR! Bring your ID to the cafeteria everyday!!
The Health Office RRMS is staffed by a RN and a Health Assistant. All students new to RRPS need to have completed a Detailed History Form during registration. It is expected that students go see the nurse if they are feeling ill. Students should not call their parents to pick them up without first reporting to the Health Office.
The Health Office Passes are required from the student’s teacher for that class period. (Closed during passing periods.)Please make sure that all necessary H.O. Forms are completed– prescriptions (i.e. EpiPens), OTC medications, asthma, allergies, diabetes, etc…. Students are not allowed to bring their own medication to school without parents contacting the H.O.
Dress Code Policy Some changes have recently been made to the district-wide dress code. Allowed: All colors including, prints, checks, stripes, and plaids Shirts with or without collars Sleeveless tops Approved school spirit wear for all RRPS schools, Scout uniforms, and JROTC uniforms are permitted Approved special event day dress is permitted Mid-School and high school students’ school-issued ID badges must be available or presented at request at all times and may not be defaced in any way **There used to be a rule against insignias/logos, this is no longer the case, as long as the images are not depicting anything inappropriate for the school setting. (Insignias can be no larger than 3 inches x 3 inches. No graphics, pictures, or writing on clothing shall be permitted except as part of an insignia.)
Dress Code Policy Some changes have recently been made to the district-wide dress code. Belt loop chains, wallet chains, and extended beltsTrench coatsHeelys (“roller” shoes)Any clothing and/or articles worn or carried by the student (including face painting) displaying words or symbols or colors of gangs, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence, racism, inappropriate language or images, or symbols of a sexual/sexist natureVisible cleavage, navels, and/or midriffs Tube tops, bare shoulders, spaghetti strap tops, halter tops, translucent blouses, or midriff shirts/blouses Muscle shirts Spandex except under approved shirts, shorts, skirts, and dresses Hats and sunglasses when inside the building Any outerwear worn inside the building must remain open. Not allowed: Revealing clothing or see-through clothing Exposed underwear including boxers, sports bras, and bras Saggy pants revealing underwear or any portion of the body below the naval Dresses, skirts, shorts, and skorts , including clothing with slits, should not be above mid-thigh Pajamas (tops or bottoms), unless for a school-sanctioned function (“ Pajama Day”) Ripped or torn shirts Pants exposing skin above mid-thigh ‘Do-rags’ and hairnets Spiked jewelry and jewelry that is obscene, disruptive or unsafe
Flip-Flops YES!
NO NO NO ! NO NO
Other Important Information / Rules Passing Periods are 5 minutes long. Don’t be tardy!Electronics (Cell phones, iPod’s, etc.) are to be used only before and after school, unless specifically allowed for academic purposes. Must be off during the school day. No student is allowed to sell anything on campus No skateboards on campus Student ID cards: must have at all times No running
Other Important Information Final Exams (Mark the dates) *Finals have to be taken on the designated days. Finals cannot be taken early or beyond the make up day, so please plan accordingly. Fall Semester Dec 17 th (even classes), Dec 18 th (odd classes) Dec 19 th (Make ups only, no transportation or food services) This is the only make up day provided. Spring Semester May 21 st (odd classes), May 22 nd (even classes) May 23rd (Make ups only, no transportation or food services) This is the only make up day provided.
What Now? Teachers will now assign lockers. Please be patient.Students and parents may use the map to locate their classes and other important landmarks, such as the Media Center, Health Office, cafeteria (forms and info available), gyynm (PE uniforms will be on sale), etc. Parents need to stay with their students, and other siblings should NOT be wandering the hallways unsupervised. JumpStart ends at 11:00am - Please exit the building by this time. If you have questions or concerns, teachers and administrators will be available throughout the hallways for questions.