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Home of the Silver Hawks Welcome to Lovinggood Middle School

To develop a culture of clear, consistent and creative practices that cultivate student achievement. The Lovinggood Way Our Mission

When they tell you, you can’t,tell them you did.When they tell you, you won’t, tell them you will. When they tell you it’s impossible, tell them it’s not. When they say they don’t believe you, tell them to sit back and watch! Our Creed

Welcome/Introduction of AdministrationPriority Topics for Rising 6th Grade ParentsVisit Music Classrooms Agenda

Mr. Derrick Bailey, PrincipalMrs. Sandy Cox, Asst. PrincipalMrs. Marianne Mitchell, Asst. PrincipalMrs. Ebbie Julkes, Asst. PrincipalMs. Stacey Ford, SSA Administrative Team

Ms. Antionette Dickerson – 6th GradeMrs. Katie Bower - 7th Grade Mrs. Regina Abernathy – 8th Grade Counselors

That my child is safe That my child is learning the way he/she learns bestThat my child is able to approach adults and be heardThat my child’s teachers are communicableThat my child’s grades are current and accessibleAs a Parent I want to know…….

Transition from Elementary to MiddleTime, # of Classes, # of Teachers, Organization/Locker use, increased peer interactions, multiple transitions, time managementOrganization is Key – Timeline practices, placing things in the appropriate places, promoting the use of the agenda, no loose papers, daily review of blogs and agendasPeer Interactions – Have conversations with child in advanceNo recess Daily Challenges of Middle School

School hours are from 9:15 to 4:15Homeroom expectation 8:50-9:10 – what constitutes TardyPreferred Homeroom arrival by 9:07Students may arrive as early as 8:15 and attend study hall in the theaterStudents rotate from 7 classes per dayStudents will attend 2 Connections classes. Students have an option to attend intramurals or study hall in the morning – starting at 8:20 The School Day

Sample Schedule

The average class period is 50 minutesStudents attend the following academic classes daily:MathScienceSocial StudiesLanguage Arts ReadingMath/Reading Support (depending on child’s individual needs) Academic Classes

Letters will be going out the week we return from Spring Break that will outline placement of classes based on requirements the student has met (ie. AC and support classes) Placement

ConnectionsStudents attend two connections classes dailyPlease note that connections classes are assigned randomly and they change each quarterNot uncommon for students to have PE several quarters We may offer the following connections classes: Band Orchestra Chorus Art Physical Education Guitar Business/Keyboarding Technology FACS

Clubs & ActivitiesLMS Art ClubStudent CouncilReading BowlDrama ClubDistinguished Gentlemen Junior Beta STARS FCCLAScience Fair ClubYearbook FBLA Sources of Strength News Team More may be formed upon student interest

90-100 A80-89 B74-79 C70-73 D0-69 FStudents also receive a conduct gradeConduct grades consist of: S – Satisfactory N – Needs Improvement U - Unsatisfactory Grading Scale

Students currently are issued agendas to keep track of homework and other information (due to technology and blogs, this topic is under discussion)The agendas will be sold next year for those students who want to purchase (ENCOURAGED)Students should though check their teachers’ blogs regularly even if they have an agenda Students may have homework from several teachers each night. Student Organization

All students are assigned a locker to store books and suppliesThey may have 3 lockers (academic, PE and Band (if applicable)Students are allowed to go to their lockers only during designated locker breaksLockers are operated by a combination lock; no additional personal locks are permittedStudents may not carry a backpack throughout the building, backpacks should be stored in the locker Lockers

There is a direct relationship between attendance and academic performanceAfter an absence, students must have a note from home or a doctorStudents are responsible for checking with teachers to make up missed work.Make-up work is accepted for credit on a day-for-day basis (number of days absent, plus 1 additional day for make up)Attendance

Online report cards will be posted in Synergy every nine weeksProgress reports are given every 4 ½ weeks.Students must earn a 70 or better average to pass a classStudents who fail two or more classes may be required to attend summer school and/or may be retainedParents and students are asked to use ParentVue/StudentVue to monitor progress.Report Cards/Grades

All students are required to adhere to the dress code at LovinggoodThe dress code is strictly enforced to promote a safe environment free from distractions to learningClothing must be appropriate for schoolStudents will receive a copy of the dress code which is also printed in the student AgendaStudents are required to dress out for physical education classes Dress Code

All Cobb County schools adhere to a strict policy prohibiting harassment and/or bullying – Anti/Bullying Program will be in place starting Day 1Students are expected to exhibit good behavior and respect for their teachers and peers at all timesLovinggood has a “zero tolerance” policy for weapons of any kind on campus Bullying

Honor Roll recognized each quarter –students receive certificates.End of the year “Honors Day” – year long achievementsStudent of the Month – positive character recognizedfor students that exhibit Excellence, Honor and ServiceNotable achievements advertised on announcements and marquee Student Recognition

July 18thAM Session (2 schools) and PM Session (2 schools)Out of Feeder Patterns assigned as neededDesigned to reduce stress among students entering 6th gradeDesigned to reduce stress among parents new to middle schoolGoal is to answer as many questions as possible prior to the beginning of school and get 6th graders and their families off to a good start at Lovinggood Rising 6th Grade Preview Camp

BYOD(Bring Your Own Device) Allowed during class for instructional purposes ONLY as directed by teacher Not Allowed in the cafeteria (study hall or lunch), hallways, or any other time not directed by teacher to use Any device brought to school must have a parent consent form on file with appropriate identification information

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