Team Expectations

7^th Grade

2011-2012

Washington Middle School

--Where wonders never cease.

Welcome to the 7^th grade for the 2011-2012 school year at Washington Middle School. The teachers are eager to build our teams for a new year. You must realize, however, that you are the building blocks that will create opportunities for success. A positive attitude towards the middle school experience will help build stepping stones for the future. It is the family's responsibility to choose the path that will lead toward a great year.

Parents, we invite you to become actively involved in your child's education this year. We welcome parent communications-whether by phone calls, email, notes in the student's planner, or parent/teacher/student conferences. Conferences may be scheduled during the 7^th grade teachers' common prep time at 8:05 am and 2:40 pm daily. Please feel free to call 337-0311 ext. 3113 to arrange a conference or a visit.

The 7^th grade team also has their weekly plans on their website. Please check it out at www.clkschools.org (choose the Washington option, then 7^th grade, then click the link) to see what your child is doing, or what they may have missed during an absence.

Meet the 2^nd floor teachers:

*Mr. Larson-Social Studies

*Mrs. Svoke-English

*Mrs. Gronlund-Integrated Technology

*Mrs. Bosscher-Math

*Mr. Hendrickson-Science

*Mrs. Soumis-Special Education

*Mrs. Roland-Special Education

*Mrs. Rowe-Resource Staff

W.M.S. General Classroom Rules

Students will respect people and property
Students will follow directions of staff members
Students will come to class prepared
Students are responsible for all classroom and assigned work.
Students are responsible for their own behavior.
Students will conduct themselves in a safe manner at all times.

Rules of the 7^th Grade Teachers

There will be NO talking during class instruction or when someone else has been asked to speak
The second floor staff DOES NOT allow gum, candy, or soda.
Bring a reading book to class EVERYDAY. You may read when all work is complete or when instructed by your teachers.
All assignments MUST be:

*in blue or black ink, or pencil

*pencil only for math

*turned in with the correct heading the upper right hand corner

Name-first AND last, Date, Hour

*submitted on time!!!

If you are absent, it is your responsibility to see your teacher for missing work. Our Website is also a resource for this purpose.
If you are purchasing supplies, it is to be done between classes only.
Required Daily Materials-You MUST bring to class.

*Textbook-with book covers correctly applied

*Pen/Pencil

*Notebook

*Folder

*Reading materials

*iPad

Classroom Procedures

Attendance is taken at the beginning of class. Dismissal is given by the teacher. Be sure to clean up the area around you.
Students leaving the classroom for any reason will be asked to sign out and/or take hall pass
Students should ask permission to leave their seats.
Be sure to follow the fire drill procedure as described by your instructor.

Discipline

Verbal warning is given.
The student is removed to the back of the classroom or hallway
If the behavior continues, the student will be asked to leave the classroom and a before-school, after-school, or lunch detention will be served as decided by the teacher. Parents will be notified.
If a behavior persists, the office will be notified.

Citizenship

*Satisfactory(S)-The student is prepared for class, actively participates in class activities, and is a positive influence.

*Unsatisfactory(U)-The students is frequently unprepared for class, fails to participate in class activities, and does not follow school and/or class rules.

General Grading Scale

A=90-100%

B=80-89%

C=70-79%

D=60-69%

E=0-59%

Math Grading Scale

A=88-100%

B=77-87%

C=67-76%

D=57-66%

E=0-56%

We expect the school year to be exciting and challenging as you enter a new grade. Working together, it is sure to be a great year.

To the Student and Parent or Guardian

We have furnished each student in the 7^th grade with the attached information. Please read it with your child and sign on the lines below to indicate that you understand the rules and requirements for our teams. Please have your child return this form to their Advisor teacher no later than Friday, September 16, 2011. This booklet is yours to keep. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the office at 337-0311 ext. 3113 to make an appointment.

Thank You,

The 7^th Grade Staff

Student:________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian:_________________________________________

Date:_____________________

________________________________________________________________________

Permission for Publicity

As part of our participation at the school forest, students may have their photographs published in documents that are part of the LSSI (Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative). Please sign below to allow your child to be part of these publications.

Student name:___________________________________

Parent/Guardian signature:_________________________

Special Events

7th grade group events

Date	Activity	Location
December 21, 2011	Swim and Gym	MTU-SDC
February 24, 2012	Sledding	Swedetown

Date: September 6, 2011 Due Date: September 16, 2011 Dear Parents: The seventh grade staff is planning the following outings for the seventh grade student body. Please indicate whether your child has permission to attend each event. Also, please note the dates on your calendar (dates are subject to change when district calendar is complete). If you would like to help chaperone any or all events, please contact any member of the seventh grade staff or simply write a note on this permission form. Thank you. Swim and Gym yes / no Sledding yes / no Student's Name___________________ Parent's Signature:_________________________ _____Yes, I would like to chaperone for the following events: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ *** September 16, 2011 is the deadline date for the return of this form.