General Middle School
What are some activities that you can get involved in middle school?
School clubs and teams that you can participate in like drama club, board games, homework, yearbook, student council, etc.
In 7th grade is when you can start playing sports.
What does Tardy unexcused mean?
You are late to class without a pass given to you by another adult/teacher
True or False: Using a planner will help you stay organized in middle school
What is True
False
What category do homework assignments go under
Practice Prep - 10%
Who are people that can help you in middle school?
What is your school counselor, school social worker, teachers, principal and any other adult that works at the school that you trust.
What happens on your first tardy unexcused
You get a verbal warning from your teacher
What should you do if you don't understand something in class?
Ask the teacher for help
Where should you keep your phone during the school day
In you locker, backpack, or at home
What is the 90% assignment category called?
All Tasks/Assessments
Why is it important to pick friends who make good choices in middle school?
Because your friends can influence you and your choices. They can influence you in both good and/or bad ways.
True or false you get an admin referral after your 4th unexcused tardy
False, you receive a second lunch detention
What is the online platform that MCPS uses for online classrooms
Canvas or MyMCPS Classroom
What happens if a teacher sees you on your phone during the school day
They will take it and bring it to the office
What happens if you don't turn in an assignment and how many points do you get/
It goes in as a missing and you get 0 points until you turn it in
What happens if you get in trouble at middle school?
You can get lunch or after school detentions, referrals, in school intervention, or out of school intervention
After what tardy does your teacher contact home?
2nd, 3rd, and 4th
If you are feeling overwhelmed you should
Talk to your school counselor or trusted adult to learn some coping strategies.
If your phone is confiscated, where do you pick it up at the end of the day if it is your first offence
At the SCMS school store from Ms. Phiefer
True or False: You can retake all assignments you turn in
False
How many class periods do you have each day?
You will have 7 class periods a day including lunch on Monday's and Fridays
On Tuesday-Thursday you will have 8 including lunch because of PAWS
What is a restorative conversation for tardies?
A conversation between you and an adult to talk about why you are tardy and how you can get to class on time
What is peer pressure?
What is students who are about your age who make you feel that you have to do something (most of time something negative) to be cool .
What happens if you get caught with your phone 3 times by a teacher
Your phone is confiscated, a referral is written, a parent meeting is held, your parent is called to pick up your phone
When do you have to turn in all assignments for the end of the quarter?
5 days before the end of the quarter