WELCOME toK.O. KNUDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

ACADEMY OF CREATIVE ARTS and TECHNOLOGY

Tips for Success in Middle School

•Become organized and STAY organized!

•Manage your time effectively!

•Create homework and study habits!

•Get to know your teachers!

•Make POSITIVE choices!

e3 Grant or 1:1TITLE I FUNDED

All students will be able to have an iPad during the time that they are at KO as long as their parent/guardian sign the permission slips and the students comply with the rules..

Parent/Guardian and student MUST attend the deployment meeting on:

8th grade is September 1st

7th Grade is September 2nd

6th grade is September 3rd

Getting and Staying OrganizedUse your iCal to document and keep

track of your homework, tests and projects.

Keep a well-organized notebook, folder, and back pack.

Prepare the night before.

Chunk big assignments.

Get To Know YOUR Teachers

You are going to have 6 or 7 different teachers.

They will have 150-200 students!

Build a connection!

Check Infinite Campus and our website daily

We are here to support YOU!

Get Involved!Clubs and After School

Activities:

Student Council

Math Club

Drama Club

Chess Club

Intramural Sports

Boys or Girls Basketball

National Junior Honor Society

GEAR UP

CLUBS will start after 9/8 (Club list will be posted and sent home soon)

PARENTS PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER OR JOIN PTO IN CAFÉ (WE NEED YOU)!

Bullying: Zero Tolerance

At K.O. Knudson Middle School, we are committed to ensuring

that all students are provided a safe and respectful learning

environment.

Therefore, bullying, cyberbullying,

harassment, and/or intimidation will not be tolerated as set forth in

Clark County Regulations 5137 and 5141.

Reporting a BullyA student who feels that he/she is a victim, should immediately report the incident to a teacher, counselor, dean, or

administrator on campus.

Report to the Bullying Website

Mandatory Reporting

If a students reports that he/she is bullied or was the bully there will be notification to all individuals directly involved verbally and then a written letter will follow.

Parents/Guardians will be informed of the outcome within 10 days

Counselor/Administrator will follow up to ensure that the bullying ceased.

Getting Started!The First Day of School is:

Monday, August 24, 2015!

School Hours:Magnet Students 6:55 a.m. – 2:05 p.m.Liberal Art Students 7:55 a.m. – 2:05 p.m.

1st Day: Students will attend an Alpha Homeroom to hand in paperwork and receive official schedule (1st DAY ONLY)

Alpha Homeroom is assigned by GRADE and LAST NAME

Cafeteria: Breakfast

Breakfast is the most IMPORTANT meal of the day!

ALL students will be able to eat

breakfast FREE FOR EVERY STUDENT.

Magnet students 6:30- 7:00

Liberal Arts 7:30-7:55

Cafeteria: Lunch3 lunch start times:

vary so please refer to the lunch sheet

Lunch - $3.25

Applications for Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch are available.

If possible, bring a sack lunch from home the first few days.

Vending machine items and student store snacks are available during lunch hours.

Cafeteria ProcedureStudents buying lunch: Come in, sit at

a table and wait for you zone to be called

Students who bring lunch: Come in sit at a table and enjoy!

Students may sit at any table in any zone

Zone 3 = Nut Free

Once lunch is over students will have an opportunity to go to the library or the quad.

Transportation:

Parents who drop-off and pick-up students:

Do not enter the front parking lot to drop-off students.

Please stop along the curb behind the cones in front of the school.

Do not park in the pedestrian crosswalk.

Students must walk in crosswalks.

Please observe all traffic and safety rules. The safety of ALL students

is very important to us.

NO U-TURNS IN SCHOOL ZONES (NEW LAW)

Bus Procedure

Students should have received their bus stop location and times. (See Ms. Marchon in the gym with questions)

At dismissal students will board the assigned bus route to go home. (NEW PROCEDURE)

Students will NOT board any bus and go to Valley for transfer.

Students will have only 5 minutes to board in the afternoon.

BUS LINE UP QUALIFIED MAGNET STUDENTS

TRANSPORTATION ONLY

Lockers•Unfortunately, we will not have lockers this year unless it is deemed an extenuating circumstance.

•Too many are broken and unrepairable.

•See the dean’s office if there is a need.

BYOD: Bring Your Own Device

Due to the e3 Grant students are discouraged to bring their own devices this year.

Students should follow the CCSD policy for using their devices.

Students are responsible for their devices.

All classrooms will utilize the BYOD management policy in their classrooms.

DEVICE: Rules

Bring device to school CHARGED!

Teachers/Staff are not responsible!

Devices cannot be used during passing periods.

Confiscated items must be picked up by a parent/guardian.

Cell Phones and ElectronicsFor PERSONAL USE:Before and after schoolDuring your lunch period

For EDUCATIONAL USE:Check the traffic light color in your

class for appropriate use.Texting and using Social Media for

personal use is prohibited during class time. YOUR PHONE WILL BE CONFISCATED!Confiscated items must be picked

up by a parent/guardian.

K.O. CommunicationVisit us @

knudsonms.orgCreate a Log-in ID

Purchase student items, pay for student activities and obligations.

Check here for performances and important

dates!

Important news and announcements!

Standard Student Attire

Navy

Khaki (tan)

White

Gray

Green

Black

Approved School Colors

Standard Student Attire

Shirts must have a collar.

Solid colors! No words, pictures, studs, jewels, etc. EXCEPT the K.O. Knudson logo.

No sheer or see through/lace clothing.

Pants/shorts must fit properly (NO SAGGING).

No tears above the knee.

Blue jeans or denim in the approved colors are allowed.

Friday: K.O. T-Shirts are allowed to be worn!

THIS YEAR WE WILL ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO VOTE ON SSA. PLEASE SIGN UP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

Standard Student Attire

Sweaters and sweatshirts must be in the approved colors with or without school logo and must be worn over approved shirts.

Jackets & coats must be in a solid color and free of all words pictures, studs, jewels, etc.

Brand logos are not permitted.

Registration Packet, Class Schedule and

Information

SchedulesThe schedule you receive today is a DRAFT.

minor changes may still occur.

Schedule changes are not done until the 2nd week of school, unless there is a major error.Schedule Change Request forms will be available in

the counseling office. Filling out a form does not guarantee a change.

Registration Packet

Newsletter

First Day of School Directions

Alpha Homeroom Breakdown

Lunch Application

Health Form (Blue)

Truancy Diversion Letter

Dress Code Information

Save the Date!FIESTA NightTuesday, September 23rd at 6:30PM

School PicturesMonday, October 12th –Science ClassCCSD ATTIRE

PARENT ENGAGEMENT DAYFriday, October 23rd- 2nd period

Self-Guided Tours

PEER TUTORS ON CAMPUS TO ASSIST

Closing CommentsRegistration packets and class schedules are available in the Gym.

Standard Student Attire shirts, PE Clothes,Fees and K.O. T-Shirts are available for purchase in the Café.

Have an EXTRAORDINARY Year!