STUDENT ORIENTATION

Mrs. T. McBride – PrincipalMr. T. Brittenum– Assistant Principal

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We will engage you in :

develop your skills in reading, writing and mathematical

computation. help you read with comprehension

write for a variety of purposesperform mathematic computations

at high levels of proficiency.

So YOU will depart A. Maceo Walker Middle School with the

necessary knowledge and skills to be successful high school students

and lifelong learners.

School Wide Behavior Expectations

UNIFORM POLICY

WHITE polo, oxford and button down shirts are fine.

Any t-shirt worn underneath must be WHITE. All uniform shirts/blouses must be TUCKED at

all times. Sleeveless tops are not acceptable.

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

UNIFORM POLICY

Full length dress pants, boot cut/straight-legged, cargo pants, capri pants, cropped pants

KNEE – LENGTH walking shorts are acceptable. Skirts and jumpers must be worn at the knee

or longer. Jeans or any type of DENIM, tight fitting or baggy

pants are NOT acceptable. Pants MUST be fitted at the waist and BELTS

worn everyday!!!!! Belt colors must be NAVY, WHITE, BLACK OR

BROWN. Colored belts are confiscated.

UNIFORM POLICY

• House shoes/slippers are NOT acceptable

• Outerwear cannot be worn in the building

• Jackets and sweaters worn inside the building must be the following colors: white, khaki, black or navy blue

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

SCHOOL HOURS School hours are 8:15

am – 3:15 pm The building does NOT

OPEN till 7:45am FREE Breakfast is served

every morning from 7:45 am – 8:15 am.

All students must be off campus by 3:30 pm unless staying for an activity with a teacher.

ARRIVING AT SCHOOL Line up in a straight line outside the

school Enter and go to the cafeteria if eating

breakfast or the auditorium if not Sit quietly in the auditorium and

prepare your mind for the day Follow the directions of the cafeteria

monitors You will be released from the auditorium

and cafeteria in a straight line You have five (5) minutes to report to

your lockers and get to homeroom

CLASS EXPECTATIONS Be prepared Sit down and be quiet Do ALL of your work and follow the directions

of the teacher at all times Try your best!!!

ABSENCES

In order to get good grades and learn something, you must be at

school EVERYDAY!!!The only absences that will be excused are:

IllnessDeath/serious illness in immediate familyRequired court appearanceReligious holiday/event

If you are absent – BRING A NOTE!!

LOCKERS

Keep your books and belongings safe in your locker.

The lockers belong to the school and may be opened by authorized personnel (i.e., principal, assistant, etc.) at any time.

Students can enter their lockers at these times ONLY:

Before Homeroom After Lunch At 3:15 pm

FIRE, TORNADO & EARTHQUAKE DRILLS

These drills help us practice what to do in case a real disaster happens.

Therefore, this is NOT the time to play and talk.

Instead, you must be quiet and listen for important directions.

GUIDANCEThe guidance department is to help students with academic or personal problems. The counselor can also help students make career choices. Let your teacher know if you need to talk with the guidance counselor or you can write a note to her or the principals.

ITEMS YOU SHOULDN’T BRING TO SCHOOL

CD players, radios, video games, baseball caps, cards, games, dice, do-rags, wristbands, headbands and bandanas are all NOT ALLOWED on school grounds.

If they are brought to school, they will be confiscated, labeled and a parent will have to come to the school and pick them up.

CELL PHONE POLICY

Cell phones are not allowed on school grounds

Before, During, or After School

They will be confiscated if discovered at school.

CHANGING CLASSES No-Bell Schedule Classes move under the direction of the team

captain Only one class should be in the hall standing

in a line in silence, as they wait for the other classes to change

When going to exploratory, the class should remain seated inside their classes until their teacher escorts them to class

You will be picked up from your exploratory classes by your core teachers

Whenever students are in the hall, they should be in a straight line (NO TALKING IN LINE)

LUNCH TIME Walk down from your classes in a straight

line Enter cafeteria and report to lines Follow directions of monitors Once you get your tray, you can NOT get up

out of your sear for any reason Place all trash in the trash can The FLOOR and tables should be CLEAN

before you leave

STUDENT DISCIPLINEYou are responsible for operating like a responsible individual. Memphis City

Schools created policies detailing discipline procedures and the

administration and faculty of A. Maceo Walker Middle School enforces these

policies.

EXPECTATIONMorning

EntryClassroom Hallway Cafeteria Library Restroom Lockers Bus Afternoon

Dismissal

Be Report to designated

area immediately and quietly.

Pay attention.

Follow teacher’s directions.

Allow others to learn.

Walk silently.

Walk in a

straight line.

Walk to the

right.

Follow directions

of cafeteria monitors and staff.

Stand quietly in line and

wait your turn.

Talk to people at your table

only.

Follow all media center rules. Follow

directions of the

librarian.Speak softly.

Wait your turn.Allow others

privacy.Speak softly.

Enter lockers

quickly and quietly at permitted times only.

Spend only a minimal

amount of time at the

locker.Keep your

locker clean.

Follow the directions

of the driver at all times.

Speak softly.Allow

yourself and

others to have a

safe trip home.

Walk out the

building in an orderly fashion. Remain

quiet and follow

directions of hall

monitors.Go directly

home.

Be Arrive dressed in uniform.Arrive on

time.Arrive with materials

needed for the day.

Stay on task.Complete

Assignments.Come

prepared to learn.

Take care of your books

and supplies.

Keep the halls

clean.

Remain seated

once you get your

tray.Leave

your area clean.

Return books on

time.Use

materials and

computers correctly.

Keep the restroom

clean.Flush the toilets.

Put paper towels in the trash

can.Use

materials properly.

Keep lockers neat and orderly.

Keep your locker

combination to yourself.Close your

locker completely.Enter your

locker at the designated times only.

Report to the bus on time.

Have your bus pass with you

at all times.

Remain seated.

Get all belongings before you

exit the building.

Uniform free days Classroom/ Team Incentives Participation on Athletic teams Attendance to special programs

at a discounted rate or FREETalent showsGamesPep RalliesSchool DancesField Trips

A GREAT, PEACEFUL, LOVING SCHOOL!!!

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

Fighting – Classroom Disruption – Vandalism – Assault – Possession of Weapons (real or fake),

Narcotics, Alcohol, and Drugs – Stealing – Truancy – Insubordination – Sexual Harassment – Sexual

Activities – Intimidation – Bullying – Profanity (written or verbal) – Skipping or Cutting Class

CONSEQUENCES Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated Consequences for misbehavior range from

Exclusion from special activities/programs/teams

phone calls to parentsMandatory parent conferencesISSOvernight suspensionsHome suspensionExpulsion

Administrators will determine which consequence is appropriate for the displayed behavior.

ZERO TOLERANCE

You will be expelled for one academic school year if you engage in the following actions:Possession of a firearm or explosiveMaking a bomb threatPossession of an illegal drug or unauthorized prescription drugBattery against school personnel or threats or profanity against teachers and administrators

ACADEMICSHONOR ROLL – The Honor Roll is determines from the student’s report card and is set by the Board of Education’s policy.

Middle School HonorsPrincipal’s List – The numerical equivalent of A’s in all courses for a six week period with conduct of E and/or S.Distinguished Honor Roll – Grade point average of 3.6 or above with no grade below 76 with conduct of E and/or S.Honor Roll – Grade point average of at least 3.0 but less than 3.6 with no grade below 76 with conduct of E and/or S.Citizenship Honor – all E’s in conduct.

MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS GRADING POLICY

  The grading policy has been changed to

include: •10% Homework •20% Class Participation (does not refer to

student conduct) •20% Class-work/Daily work (refers to a

formative demonstration of the student’s ability and includes projects, reports, presentations)

•50% Assessments (refers to a student’s culminating, independent demonstration of mastery of one or more competencies) Assessments

IMPORTANT CHANGES @ GRADING POLICY

Effective beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, in grade levels where the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program Achievement Test (TCAP/AT) is administered, the second semester averages in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies shall include the score on the corresponding section of the TCAP/AT weighted at 15%.

Each quarter counts 42.5% and the TCAP/AT counts 15%.

THIS MEANS- YOU MUST WORK HARD TO PASS THE TCAP SO YOU CAN PASS TO THE NEXT GRADE

ATHLETICS Students must be passing all of their core

classes in order to participate in extracurricular activities.

Students who do not maintain an average of 75 or better will be required to attend after school tutoring.

Rigor, Relevance, Relationships