Dos and Don'ts
Do middle schoolers get to tour the school before school starts?
Yes. Sneak Peek is the week before school in August. You can meet teachers, practice opening your locker, and go over your schedule.
When do 6th graders get their schedules?
1-2 weeks before school starts.
Do you bring your own lunch or buy it?
Both.
Can you share lockers?
No, don't share your password with your friends.
Where can you go during lunch?
The cafeteria and outside, no roaming the halls
Do you get detention for being tardy?
It depends on how often you've been tardy.
How many classes do students have a day?
7 plus advisory.
How do you pay for lunch?
Your parents put money on your account and you use the code assigned to you when paying for lunch.
Can you have more than one locker?
Only if PE starts requiring a change of clothes
Are you allowed to have cell phones in class?
No, they have to stay in your locker
What do you do if you have a question about school?
Talk to a school counselor, teacher, or parent. School counselors are Rachael Roll and Ted Koch.
How long are classes?
About 45 minutes
How long is lunch?
30 minutes
What do you do if you can't open your locker?
Ask a nearby teacher
How long is the passing period (time between classes)?
4 minutes
Do students have to change for PE?
Not currently. This is due to COVID and may change. Keep a good pair of shoes in your locker for PE, though.
When does school start? When does it end?
7:55 and 2:25
What do you do if you forget your lunch/money or are out of money on your account?
Talk to the servers or another teacher.
Can you decorate your locker?
Only the inside
What is Fun Friday? Facetime Friday?
Fun Friday is when students get to choose a fun activity for the last 45 minutes of school. Facetime is where students get to have some support and help from teachers.
Are backpacks allowed?
Not in classrooms. They need to be kept in lockers.
What are the core subjects in school?
Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA (English Language Arts)
Are snacks allowed in class?
It's up to the teachers
Can you go to your locker anytime you want?
No, you can only go to your locker before school, when you need to get something for class, and at the end of the day.
Where/when is detention?
Detention is served during lunch in a separate classroom.