Good to Know
Can you bring drinks like Starbucks to school in the morning or Door Dash after school food?
Nope
True or False? It is ok to share your password with a friend.
False
What time does class start in the morning?
8:30 AM
Unless you have a younger sibling, where should you get picked up if you are going home right after school?
3rd Floor Carline
What is the order of the three events that usually happen in the middle of the day, after two classes?
FLEX, Recess, Lunch
Where should you leave your backpack? How about your oversized athletic bags?
Backpacks: In your locker.
Oversized Bags: In hallway just outside of the lunchroom.
When can you use social media while at school?
Never. Or, only if a teacher allows it for class.
How many tardies are you permitted before being assigned to a detention?
8
When can you use the elevator and who can you bring with you?
If you have a pass and 1 friend.
Which grade or grades have FLEX first?
6, 7, 8
Where is the first place you should look if you want to know what is going on for the week?
The Live Slide Deck
How do you know an assignment is missing on Canvas?
It is marked with a 0 and is usually pink.
What should you do if you are sick during the school day?
Go to the nurse and/or call home from the office.
Library or 8th-grade Commons
How many people are allowed to sit at a lunch table?
As many as can comfortably fit, without eating food on your lap.
When can you have snacks?
During FLEX (in a classroom, not the hallway!) or after school.
When can you play video games and watch YouTube videos during the school day?
Never. Or, unless you have permission from a teacher.
What is an all-block day?
You have all 8 classes; 4 before lunch, recess, FLEX and 4 after.
FALSE! MS students are not allowed in the US areas without permission.
What are your two recess choices?
8th Grade Commons
Field House
What should every student in the Middle School read?
The Handbook
During what time must phones be away?
7:45 AM -2:55 PM
What process should you follow if leaving school early?
Wait for the office to call your classroom, and then a parent must sign you out.
Unless you have a younger sibling, where should you be picked up right after school?
From the 3rd floor carline
True or False? During FLEX, 8th graders are always allowed to visit other advisories.
False