TMS
What are the 6th grade teachers like?
Nice. You can trust them. They are helpful. They listen to your problems.
What is your best bus suggestion?
Be on your best behavior and listen to the bus driver.
Lunch
Multiple food options. You can sit where you want.
Schedule
Keep your schedule with you at all times when starting out the year to know what class you will be going to next.
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Don't be afraid to ask for help!
Do I need to remember my locker combination?
Yes!
Do I have to ride the bus with high schoolers?
Yes, and it can be nerve racking, but it will be ok.
What is study hall?
Time every day to do homework.
What time can I enter the hallways and go to my locker in the morning?
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You have more freedom, use it wisely so it doesn't get taken away.
How can I remember my locker combination?
What extra curricular activities can I participate in at TMS?
Band, Cross Country, Yearbook, Model UN, Student Council (2nd semester), S.O.A.R.
Will I switch classes?
Yes. You will move classrooms and will have a team of 2-3 teachers.
What time does class start?
Class starts at 7:45 a.m.
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It isn't just awkward for you, it's awkward for everyone.
Will I be using a Chromebook in 6th grade?
YES! You will be coming to the middle school with your Chromebook from 5th grade, and that Chromebook will be used throughout your middle school years. Be sure to take good care of it.
What is S.O.A.R.?
It is an after school program for 6th graders only. You will be able to participate in different activities and stay active!
Do I dress out every day for P.E.?
Yes. It can be scary, but it's really not that bad. Everyone just gets use to it.
TMS dismisses at 2:20 p.m.
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Make good friend choices, as these friends will influence your decisions.
Chromebook tips?
Charge it every night and bring it back to school each day. Don't drop it. Chromebook cases help to protect it.
When can I participate in more sports?
You can participate in basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, wrestling and other sports in 7th & 8th grade.
What do I do in P.E.?
You get to play fun games and activities. You will have P.E. every day.
Passing Periods
6th graders have 4 minutes of passing periods between each class. Use time wisely.
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You might make new friends, and become distant with old friends. All of this is perfectly normal at the middle school.