Meet the School
What is the name of the principle of Simmons Middle School?
Mrs. Gadsden
True or False: You can wear hats/hoodies in class at SPMS
False
What should you do every day after school to help you succeed?
Complete homework and study notes class
What county is Simmons-Pinckney Middle School located?
Charleston County
What is a "homeroom" and what happens there?
The first class of the day. This is where you eat breakfast and listen to the morning announcement.
What are the school colors of Simmons-Pinckney Middle School 8th graders?
Royal Blue and Black tops and Khaki, or navy bottoms
What is the rule about cell phone during the school day?
Phones should be "away for the day".
What tool can you use to keep track of assignments and due dates?
An agenda or planner
Where are the majority of your classes located?
8th-grade hall
What is one big difference between elementary and middle school?
You change classes 5 times a day
What is the Mascot of Simmons-Pinckney Middle School?
A Jaguar/Panther
What should you do if you are late to school?
Check-in inside the front office to get a pass to class.
What is one strategy to study for a test effectively?
Study notes/ assignments from the unit.
How many students attend Simmons-Pinckney Middle School?
about 200
When is CCCR or FLEX, and what do you do then?
CCCR of FLEX starts after morning announcements and this is where you get extra help in an academic subject, SEL, and AVID strategies
What is the name of the 6th grade assistant principal?
Mr. Gladden
What should you have with you if you're leaving class by yourself?
A pass from a teacher
Why is it important to ask for help when you do not understand something?
So that the teacher can help you to understand (we can't read your minds, unfortunately)
Name 3 Related Arts classes you can take at SPMS
Health, P.E., Math Assistance, Reading Assistance, Band, Orchestra, Visual Arts, Computer Science, AVID, Spanish
How many teachers do you usually have in one day?
5 or 6
What time does school start at SPMS?
8:05 am
Name 2 things that you should bring to school with you every day.
Your binder with supplies and a mindset ready to learn
Name a good place you can stay focused when studying?
Answers May Vary: Library, quiet room
What time are car riders and walkers dismissed at the end of the day?
3:25
What is one way to make new friends in middle school?
Be nice to your peers