Welcome 7th

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Welcome 7th 8th Grade Students Parents

• Southwest Middle School
• Open House

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Greetings from ..

• Suzan Stroud, Senior Administration
• Front Office Information
• Officer Gary Newcomb, School Resource Officer
• School Safety Information
• Elizabeth Bates, NJHS President
• NJHS Information Peer Buddy

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Meet the Staff 7th GradeDr. M. Boger (Grade
Level Administrator)Ms. K. Barber (Counselor)

• Team Cowboys
• Ms. Jackson B10 LA
• Ms. Lewis B8 Math
• Ms. Tate B11 Science
• Ms. Bryant B9 Soc. Studies
• Team Steelers
• Ms. Anderson MC575 LA/Soc. Studies
• Mr. Goodman MC752 Math/Sci
• Mr. Camara MC575 LA/Soc. Studies
• Mr. Mecca MC752 Math/Sci

• Team Eagles
• Ms. Murphy B24 LA
• Ms. Ritchey B25 Math
• Mr. Crespi B17 Science
• Ms. Baysinger B22 Soc. Studies
• Team Lions
• Ms. Holmon B23 LA
• Ms. Kohlhoff B21 Math
• Ms. Baird B16 Science
• Ms. Gilson B20 Soc. Studies
• Team Patriots
• Vacancy B19 LA
• Ms. Toussaint B18 Math
• Ms. Boston B13 Science
• Vacancy B12 Soc. Studies

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Meet the Staff 8th GradeMs. C. Brown (Grade
Level Administrator)Mrs. T. Dunton-Forbes
(Counselor)

• Team Lions
• Ms. Taylor A8 LA
• Mr. Burgess A9 Math
• Mr. Frank A11 Science
• Mr. Tabor A10 Soc. Studies
• Team Longhorns
• Ms. Carter-Dodson A25 LA/Soc. Studies
• Mr. Huether A23 Math/Sci
• Ms. Robey A25 LA/Soc. Studies
• Ms. Johnson A23 Math/Sci
• Mr. McKay A23 Math/Sci

• Team 49ers
• Ms. Cayea A20 LA
• Mr. Adams MC754 Math
• Ms. Morris A17 Science
• Ms. Lisk A24 Soc. Studies
• Team Wolfpack
• Mr. Moshe A22 LA
• Ms. Bollinger A21 Math
• Ms. Nahikian A13 Science
• Mr. Frank A12 Soc. Studies
• Team Tigers
• Ms. Apsega A19 LA
• Mr. Yelverton A18 Math
• Ms. Marcello A16 Science
• Mr. Murray MC233 Soc. Studies

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Patriot Pride Pledge

• I will focus on my academics I will increase
  my efforts to become successful I will have a
  positive attitude.

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SWMS Facts

• ALL ABOUT SWMS
• School Mascot Patriot
• School Colors Blue and Gold
• School Hours 915 a.m.-415 p.m.
• Agenda Fee 3.00
• School supplies neededclass specific, teacher to
  provide list.
• Teachers Wish List Bulletin Board is located on
  the A-Hall (8th) and B-Hall (7th).

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CLUBS/ACTIVITIES

• Youth Commission International (YCI)
• Mrs. Marilyn Bollinger, Advisor
• Pep Band
• Mr. Holmes
• National Academic League
• Mrs. Susan Jackson , Advisor
• Musical Theatre
• Ms. Susan Smith
• Mrs. Corrinne Chiusano
• Science Olympiad
• TBD, Advisor
• Math Counts
• TBD, Advisor
• National Junior Honor Society
• Ms. Vickie Johnson, Advisor
• Male Mentoring Program
• Ms. Dunton-Forbes, Liaison

• Yearbook (7th 8th Grade)
• Mr. John Sanders, Advisor
• Art Club (6th, 7th 8th Grade)
• Mr. John Sanders, Advisor
• News Crew (6th, 7th 8th Grades)
• Mrs. Morris, Advisor
• Sports (7th 8th Grade Only)
• Mr. Keelan, Softball
• Mr. Fish, Volleyball
• Mr. Reckerd, Athletic Director Football Coach
• Boys Basketball, TBD
• Mrs. Murphy, Girls Basketball
• Mr. Barry Paradise, Baseball
• Girls Track, TBD
• Boys Track, TBD
• Student Council (6th, 7th 8th)
• Ms. Kathleen Robey, Advisor

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Sports _at_ SWMS

• 7th 8th graders are encouraged to try out if
  eligible all forms are located on the Southwest
  and CMS websites
• Students MUST go home by their normal mode of
  transportation and return with a parent in order
  to attend games.

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School Layout

• 4 Hallways
• A Hall..8th Grade Wing
• B Hall..7th Grade Wing
• C Hall..6th Grade Wing
• D Hall..Elective Classes, Cafeteria, and
  Gymnasium (Other elective classes are located at
  the beginning of the A, B, and C Wings)

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Dressing for Success the Patriot Way

• Uniforms are required for all students enrolled
  at Southwest Middle School.
• Fit properly, not to exceed one (1) size beyond
  the correct size
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times
• Not be modified in any way (cut-offs, patches,
  etc.)
• Not allowed to be sagging, bagging, or dragging
• Not to have visible logos other than a Southwest
  Middle School logo (unless able to be covered by
  a quarter)
• Students can wear athletic shoes, boots
  (seasonal), or low cut hard (rubberized) sole
  shoes. Shoes with a heel of any kind are not
  permitted except by principal approval for
  designated special events (dressing up for
  concerts, games, inductions, etc.). Students must
  wear matching shoes. Pants must not be tucked
  into the shoe/boot. Shoes must be close-toed and
  close-backed.
• P.E. uniforms are required, and must be worn
  during gym class. The cost of the uniforms are
  15.

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Dressing for Success the Patriot WayContd.

• No jackets/coats are allowed in the classroom or
  hallways, including denim jackets.
• Tights and leggings must be white, navy blue or
  black solid colors. Textured/fishnet hosiery will
  not be permitted.
• Skirts, dresses and shorts must adhere to the
  length requirements even if tights/leggings are
  worn underneath.
• Hair accessories must be the color of the
  uniform. Scarves, clip in feathers, clip in hair
  pieces, caps, stocking caps, doo rags bandanas,
  etc are inappropriate and will be confiscated in
  most cases.
• No book bags or purses will not be permitted in
  the classroom and must be kept in the locker.
• Student ID badges are part of the school uniform
  and must be WORN and VISIBLE during school hours.

• Undergarments (i.e. t-shirts), long or short
  sleeves can be worn underneath the uniform shirt
  and can ONLY be white, gray or navy in color.
• Bottom Wear must be khaki (tan in color) or navy
  in color.
• Girls no more than 3 inches above the knees.
• Boys, no more than 1 inch below the kneecap.
• Cargo shorts will be allowed for both boys and
  girls.
• NOTE If there is a belt loop, a belt MUST be
  worn (black, brown, khaki, navy blue or clear).
• SOLID black, gray navy, blue brown, tan or white
  sweaters or sweatshirts are permitted.

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Bus Riders

• If you have moved after June 30th into another
  home school zone, please see our registrar or
  call Student Placement to confirm your school
  assignment.

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Bus Riders

• Child Safety at the Stop
• -Parents can access bus safety information via
  the CMS Homepage by clicking departments and
  choosing transportation
• Requests
• -You can request an alternate stop, unsafe stop,
  or general transportation request in the same
  place.

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Bus Riders

• Transportation Request
• Log on to www.cms.k12.nc.us
• Click on the Parents tab at the top of the
  webpage.
• Click on the hyperlink Student Placement along
  the left side of the page.
• Click on the hyperlink Transportation
  Eligibility along the left side of the page to
  get more information about transportation
  request.

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Who to Call??

• Often times buses are late b/c of traffic, having
  to run multiple routes, etc.
• Buses may be very late the first couple of weeks
  in the morning AND afternoon. We encourage
  parents to be patient.
• If you have any problems or questions regarding
  the bus service, contact the personnel at the
  Olympic Zone
• 980-343-3807
• Please refrain from calling the school, we have
  no way of knowing where the buses are.

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Important Information

• Parents due to the seating capacity on the
  school buses, students are not permitted to ride
  any bus other than the one assigned by
  transportation. No notes will be accepted. You
  must make other arrangements for your child if
  they will not be riding their assigned bus.

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Early Dismissal

• If your child needs to be picked up for early
  dismissal, you should send a note with your child
  detailing the time your child will be leaving
  school.
• Your child MUST give the note to the attendance
  secretary, who will give your child a note to
  leave class at the designated time.
• Parents will need to come by the Main Office with
  proper identification to sign their student out.
• NOTE Students will not be released after 330
  p.m. Early dismissals after 400 p.m. will be
  released with
• Car Riders at 410 p.m.

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Car Riders

• Car riders-Drop off/pick-up in front of school.
• Students are not allowed in the building until
  845 a.m., unless they have a tutoring/detention
  pass.
• Announcements and car rider dismissal begins at
  41o p.m.
• Students are not to be dropped off or picked up
  at the Steele Creek Library!

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The Agenda

• Each teacher will write down the days homework
  on the board for students to copy.
• Parents should check to see what students have
  for homework each night to help ensure that it
  gets done.
• Agendas are on sale tonight!
• Create your PowerSchool account to help monitor.

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Lockers

• Students will not be required to purchase a lock
  from the school. However, there is a 2 locker
  rental fee.
• Personal locks MAY be used however, please be
  reminded that lockers are the property of the
  school. If deemed necessary to cut a lock off the
  locker it can and will be done, and the school
  will not be responsible for reimbursement.
• Lockers will be assigned starting the week of
• Sept 8th .

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Core Class Information

• Class Placement LA and Math
• Standard Course of Study and Honors
• Language Arts Novel Studies Grammar -Writing
  Short Stories - Various Non-Fiction - Summer
  Reading
• Math Standards-based curriculum and
  Activity-based learning (Connected Math)
• Social Studies Incorporation of Reading and
  Writing with the new Common Core Focus
• Science Info Inquiry-Based Layered Curriculum

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Typical 7th Grade Day

• Four core classes per day 1 Enrichment
• One elective per day

Sample Schedule Sample Schedule
1st Period Language Arts (Core)
2nd Period Enrichment
3rd Period Elective
4th Period Science (Core)/Lunch
5th Period Math (Core)
6th Period Social Studies (Core)
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Typical 8th Grade Day

• Four core classes per day 1 Enrichment
• One elective per day

Sample Schedule Sample Schedule
1st Period Language Arts (Core)
2nd Period Enrichment
3rd Period Science (Core)/Lunch
4th Period Elective
5th Period Math (Core)
6th Period Social Studies (Core)
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Schedule Changes

• Schedule Changes will be made under the following
  conditions
• The student NEEDS to move to a different level of
  Math or English class due to EOG scores.
• The student should or should not be in Band,
  Orchestra or Spanish.
• Requests for a schedule change due to
• personal preference will not be considered!!

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Absences/Tardiness

• Parents of absent students should call the main
  office on the day of absence, and have the
  student bring a note on the day that he/she
  returns to school.
• All notes should be given to advisory teachers,
  and should include the students name, student ID
  number, and date(s) of absence.
• All tardy students should be escorted into the
  building by a parent/guardian.
• SWMS 980-343-5006

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Truancy

• Every parent/guardian in this State having charge
  or control of a child between the ages of 7 and
  16 years shall cause the child to attend school
  continuously for a period equal to the time which
  the public school to which the child is assigned
  shall be is session.
• The parent/custodian of a child shall notify the
  school of the reason for each known absence of
  the child, in accordance with local school board
  policy.
• The school shall notify the parent/guardian of
  their childs excessive absences after the child
  has accumulated 3, 6 and 10 unexcused absences in
  a school year.
• Subsequent to sending the 6 day notification, an
  appointed school representative will contact the
  parent/guardian to schedule a conference. If
  deemed necessary, a home visit will also be
  conducted with or without a law enforcement
  officer.

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Truancy Contd.

• After 10 accumulated unexcused absences in a
  school year, the principal or the principals
  designee shall review any report or investigation
  prepared and confer with the student and the
  parent/guardian, if possible to determine if the
  parent made a good faith effort to comply with
  the law.
• If it is determined that a good faith effort
  was not made, the principal shall notify the
  district attorney and the director of social
  services of the county where the child resides.
• If it is determined that a good faith effort
  was made the principal may file a complaint with
  the juvenile court counselor indicating that the
  child is habitually absent from school without a
  valid excuse.
• COMMUNICATION IS KEY!!!!

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Grading Period

• Report cards are sent home with students 1st
  3rd quarters. Final report cards are mailed in
  June.
• Mid-quarter progress reports are sent home 4-5
  weeks after the quarter begins.
• If you do not receive progress reports or report
  cards from your child, please contact your
  childs advisory teacher. (See website for report
  card schedule)
• Progress Report dates
• Sept. 24th 25th Dec. 4th 5th Feb. 24th
  25th May 6th 7th
• Report Card dates
• Nov. 7th Feb. 3th April 22th June 17th

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Promotion Requirements

• To be promoted to 8th or 9th grade, a student
  must earn a grade of 70 (D) or above in
  language arts, mathematics, science, social
  studies, P.E. and at least one other elective.
• Students must also earn a Level 3, 4 or 5 on the
  Reading and Math EOG.

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Power School is BACK!!!

• Log on to www.cms.k12.nc.us
• Click on the Parent tab on the top left side of
  the webpage.
• Click on hyperlink Parent Portal to get more
  information about setting up your Power School
  account.
• To request your access ID and initial password
  please contact your childs grade level admin or
  counselor.

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Parent Portal Log-in!
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Parent/Teacher Communication

• Contact your childs school counselor to schedule
  a parent/teacher conference
• 7th GradeMs. K.Barber
• 8th GradeMrs. T. Dunton-Forbes
• Conferences can be scheduled on Mondays and
  Fridays during the teachers planning periods.
• 7th Grade 1245 or 115 p.m.
• 8th Grade 1115 or 1145 a.m.
• NOTE Parents please do not drop by for a
  conference. You will be asked to make an appt.
  for a later date.
• You may also communicate with your childs
  teachers via e-mail (see schools web-site) and
  agenda signing.
• If you have any questions about your childs
  academic/social development you may also contact
  your childs Grade Level Administrator

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School Counselors Provide

• Individual counseling
• Group counseling
• Classroom guidance
• Academic, college, and career counseling
• Assisting students in developing an academic plan
• Interpreting standardized test results
• Grief and crisis counseling
• Responding to and assisting with crises
• Developing confidential relationships with
  students

• Advocating for students
• Promoting and monitoring student success in a
  collaborative manner
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Providing preventive and intervention strategies
  for student success
• Facilitating parent/teacher conferences
• Serving as a resource to students of available
  community opportunities
• Serving as a resource for school staff and
  parents
• Serving as a resource for community referrals
• Providing parent and community outreach
• Fostering a positive school environment by
  embracing and promoting diversity

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Character Education

• Helps promote a safe and healthy environment.
  Character traits include
• Caring
• Citizenship
• Justice and Fairness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Trustworthiness

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Anti-Bullying

• Bullying is a conscious, repeated, hostile,
  aggressive behavior of an individual or a group
  abusing their position with the intention to harm
  others or gain real or perceived power.

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What Bullying IS and IS NOT

• Any of the following aggressive behaviors are not
  bullying if the actions occur once (i.e., no
  pattern) or done with no intentions of gaining
  power.
• Physical Behaviors such as
• Accidently bumping into someone
• Making others play things a certain way (natural
  behavior-everyone likes things done their way)
• Any of the behaviors listed to the right (pushing
  shoving, tripping, hitting, etc.) which occurs
  ONCE (i.e., is not a repeated or pattern of
  behavior)
• Verbal Behaviors such as
• A statement of dislike toward or about someone
• A single act of telling a joke about someone
• Arguments or heated disagreements between two
• or more people/groups (the pattern of which is
  not
• repeated to gain power)
• Expressions of unpleasant thoughts or feelings
• regarding others
• Non-Verbal Behaviors
• Being excluded
• Not playing with someone
• Choosing different people or groups to play with
  from time to time

• Any of the following aggressive behaviors are
  bullying if the actions are repeated and done
  with intentions of gaining power.
• Physical Attack such as
• Bumping into someone
• Pumping, Shoving, Tripping
• Hitting (directly or with something else)
• Punching, Kicking
• Fighting
• Verbal Attack for any kind of difference, such
  as
• Racial, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Physical
  (height, weight, glasses, etc.)
• Skills Ability/Disability (too smart, stupid,
  spaz, etc.)
• Physical Appearances, Economic Status, Stealing
• Non-Verbal Attack such as
• Staring and glaring
• Pretending to whisper while looking at someone
• Shunning

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Important Upcoming Dates

• Curriculum Night Sept. 11th at 630p.m.
• Fall Pictures October 25th (No purchase
  necessary)
• Make-Up Pictures October 23rd (New students and
  absent students only)
• Student IDs will be distributed September 12th
• IDs will be used for breakfast/lunch purchases,
  and to check out books from the media center.
• Until the ID cards arrive, students are expected
  to memorize their lunch number or carry the lunch
  card around with them.

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Important Upcoming Dates

• Field trips and other activities will be
  scheduled throughout the year. Attendance of
  field trips and activities may be denied due to
  behavior or academic concerns as applicable.
• Dates and details will be distributed as they
  become available.

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Field Trip Info

• In order to be eligible for a field trip students
  must meet the following requirements.
• Have zero (0) days of Out of School Suspension
  (OSS)
• No more than two (2) occurrences of In School
  Suspension (ISS)
• No more that four (4) occurrences of being
  bounced from a classroom.
• Not be failing (earning an F) any classes
  (including electives)
• No more that 8 UNEXCUSED absences.
• Owe NO Media or Cafeteria fines
• Note deposits and other fees are
  non-refundable once submitted.
• Student will forfeit monies by becoming
  ineligible.

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Your Childs Nutrition

• Breakfast begins at 845 a.m.
• Breakfast will be FREE for all students Lunch is
  2.25
• New lunch forms must be completed if your child
  received free or reduced meals last year.
• Reduced lunch is .40.
• Students will be REQUIRED to utilize their ID
  badges when purchasing breakfast/lunch and/or
  checking out a library book.

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SWMS COMMUNITY

• A word from a member of our wonderful
• STUDENT COUNCIL
• SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
• PTSA

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Remarks from Principal Blair

• A Word from our