Post on 13-Dec-2015
Chicago Academy
Middle School Team Meeting
Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 3, Time TBD
Ice Breaker: MS Pot Dream Pot Luck. What are you bringing and who is making it?
Whos Who?
Approve Norms for 2015-2016
Principal-directed Prep (Wednesdays?)
Schedules
Learning Standards
Movement in the Middle School
Discipline in the Middle School
Study Hall/Absent/Late Work Policy
Website
Homeroom Plans
Team Events
Supply Drop-off Day
Week 1 Plans
Town Hall Meeting
Team Building
Co-Teaching
Agenda
Whos Who?
6th Grade Room 209 ??? 6th Math and Science6th Grade Room 206 Haneen Arman 6th ELA, Writing, Soc. Studies7th Grade Room 205 John Wischnewsky 7th-8th Grade Math, Algebra7th Grade Room 201 Maltita Klauba 7th-8th Math8th Grade Room 207 Oscar Newman 7th-8th Science8th Grade Room 205 Angela Sidell 7th-8th Grade ELA
Special Education/Diverse Learners Teachers: Nick Esposito Nicole Serle - Jessica Siegel
Rebecca Kaufenberger Counselor/Case Manager
What changes, if any, do we want to make to our norms?
Respect the time
Stay on task
Be respectful of each other (constructive criticism)
Try to make sure everyone has a voice, especially with big decisions.
Be open to new ideas (entertain ideas rather than closing off)
Focus on solutions
Professionalism (professional use of cell phones, no grading, no side conversations)
Principal-Directed Prep
Wednesdays
ANET Focused
No team/school business
No meeting about specific students (behavior)
No parent communications
What Does a Typical Day in Middle School Look Like?
Entrance Procedures
Middle School students will enter through the door to Multipurpose Room in the parking lot on the Roscoe St. side EVERY day whether its indoor or outdoor morning line up!
Rules are already in place for behavior in this room.
Level 0 must begin immediately after they leave the Multipurpose Room.
Locker Contract
Middle school students must have an approved cell phone application on file for this school year to be able to store their cell phones in their lockers for the entire school day. This includes during after school activities. Cell phones must be turned off while stored in the locker.
The lockers may be searched at any time.
Students are accountable for all items placed in their lockers. At no time should students share combinations with their classmates. It is important to remember that locks and lockers are an individual student responsibility.
Students are responsible for keeping their lockers clean and clear of food, drinks, or trash. Both the inside and outside of the lockers are to be kept clear of writing and personal stickers.
Students must not slam locker doors or bang on lockers as they pass them. Extreme caution must be used to keep locker noise to a minimum out of respect for classes in session.
The assigned times students are allowed to access their lockers is for storage and retrieval of items NOT FOR SOCIALIZATION. Level 0 silence is expected and must be maintained at all times in the middle school hallway.
IF A COMBINATION IS FORGOTTEN, THEY HAVE TO GO TO THE OFFICE!
*Violation of any of these principles may result in the suspension of locker privileges.
Movement in the Middle SchoolLevel 0!
Traveling in lines from destination to destination.
No lockers during a passing period.
No bathroom during a passing period.
Keep the hallway clean.
*We are working on a pass for the Counselor/Social Work, too!
Behavior Management Cycle
Warning
Notation in discipline folder
Teacher Intervention Notation in discipline folder
Phone call (Use Phone Contact Log in GoogleDrive)
Recess detention
1:1 conference
DetentionRecord in GoogleDrive
Office InterventionRemoval from room
Phone call from principal
Misconduct
Discipline in the Middle School
Frequent Middle School Infractions
Electronic Devices EVEN AFTER SCHOOL IN THE BUILDING
No cell phones, Ipods, mp3s, or handheld
gamesMust have approved cell phone application on file!
Clothing/Make-Up Black hoodies
Leggings
Inappropriate shirts
Earrings
Skirt/short lengths
Lip balm ONLY!
Flip flops/socks with sandals
TalkingZero Noise in hallways
Too much in classrooms
OtherGum
Bags/Bookbags
Expectations for Behavior in Common Spaces
Our principals are working on standards of behavior for all areas of the school that are common:
Lunchroom
Recess (gym, field, playground, lot inside fence)
Hallways
*EVEN IF JAY DOESNT FORMALLY PRACTICE WITH THE STUDENTS, WE SHOULD!
Discipline in the Middle School
Detention Expectations
No food or drink
Maintain Level 0 at all times
Stay seated at all times
Work silently with the materials at hand
You must remain in the detention room for the full hour
Bathroom breaks are provided when picked up
Make arrangements with teachers and siblings prior to detention
*Violation of these rules will result in an additional consequence
A Note About Dolphin Diamonds
Middle School Homerooms will accumulate Dolphin Diamonds throughout the year to earn full kickball practice time.
A minimum of 9?? are required to earn all 6 practices at the end of the year!
They can be given by administrators, Specials teachers, and lunchroom/recess supervisors!
Email administrators if they forget!
Students are taken to recess by homeroom teachers
Outdoor recess drop off at main entrance
Indoor recess gym or multipurpose room or homeroom classrooms
We must hold them until those spaces open!
Walked to lunch by support staff
Picked up from lunch by homeroom or next academic subject teacher
*This is subject to change!
Recess/Lunch Transition
Exiting at the End of Day Procedures
All students will be walked out at the end of the day by their last period teacher (usually homeroom teacher).
If you are in any sport or club (except Student Council or NJHS or _____), you must exit with your class and then re-enter through the main entrance. All students should change on the first floor bathrooms at the bottom of the middle school stairs. *This will help clear the halls.
If you have study hall, detention, or need to see a teacher for any reason, you are to go to LIBRARY - the NEW holding room. A support staff member will be there.
Detention will be held in the respective teacher classrooms.
Study hall will be in Library.
Holding Room Rules
Go directly to the holding room
Sign in right away using the sign-in form
Sit in chairs and tables immediately to the right of the door only
You may talk quietly until a middle school teacher arrives
Wait for teacher before making phone call
No food or drink
No using computers (until designated by a teacher)
No cell phones/electronic devices
*If you need to leave and come back, you must work that out with the teacher that you are waiting for ahead of time, obtain a pass, go out with your class, and re-enter through the main entrance!
Study Hall Forms
Log it in Study Hall GoogleDoc
Study Hall Expectations
Maintain Level 1 or 2 at all times.
Bring all required materials prior to entering the library
Make arrangements with teachers and siblings prior to study hall.
Computers may not be available each day.
When using technology it should be school-related only.
No food or drink.
*Violations can result in a consequence.
Sports Study Hall
Not happening this yearfor now!
Late Work Policy
To be regarded on time, all work must be handed in on the day it is due and when it is asked for.
Classwork is due the day it is given.
Homework is due within three days of the original due date. However, you may only receive full credit if turned in on the original due date. Thereafter, you may still turn in work late, but the grade will be reduced by a letter grade (or 10%) for each day that the work is late. After three days, late work will not be accepted.
Absent/Late Work Policy
Late Work Policy Class work Homework Long Term ProjectsEnd of Quarter Clause All work at the end of a quarter is due on the Wednesday before grades are due.
Absent Work Students must complete their absence work within two days of an absence, with the exception of long term projects which are due once a student returns. It is the responsibility of absent students to copy down assignments from the board or from another student. It is the responsibility of absent students to obtain work handed out from the teacher and complete it within two days. It is important to note that extended absences may require alternate assignments, so students should really see their teacher for work. The end of quarter clause applies to absent students as well!Prioritize keeping Gradebook up-to-date
Communicate with parents about late/missing work and log communication (Office of Civil Rights and Office of the Inspector General complaints)
Detention and Study Hall Schedule + Location ALWAYS IN LIBRARY?!?
Day of the WeekDetentionStudy Hall
MondayXTuesdayWednesdayXThursday
We will continue with our Weebly Website!
In lieu of a newsletter, we will be blogging on a periodic basis.www.chicagoacademymiddleschool.weebly.com
203 Homeroom time in writing with Cordero
206 - Homeroom time in writing with Cordero
205 - Homeroom time in writing with Sidell
201 Homeroom time in writing with Sidell
*Additional homeroom time can be organized into the schedule!
208 Homeroom time with Brennan
207 Homeroom time with Scala
Being Proactive About Discipline and Academics
Topics
Link to video!
Pillars of NJHS
(Adopted by TCA Middle School)
SCHOLARSHIPCITIZENSHIPSERVICELEADERSHIPCHARACTER
Town Hall Meetings (First week, quarterly, as needed for speakers)
Team Building (First week)
Richardson Farm Field Trip (October)
LP Zoo (October)
Student Council
Dunes 6th
Springfield 7th
Graduation Trip 8th
Team Events
Supply Drop Off Day
FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015From 12:00-1:00P.M.Checklist for students, so we know what they brought!
Week One PlansMonday9/7/14Tuesday9/8/14Wednesday9/9/14Thursday9/10/14Friday9/11/14
No School!Labor Day!M.S. Principal MeetingTime?
Homeroom all day!Regular Day
Regular Day
M.S. Town Hall Meeting9:15A.M.Team Building Day12:00P.M.
Town Hall Meeting Agenda
Welcome!
Important School Rules for Review
Late Homework Policy
Website
Exiting + Holding Room
Detention and Study Hall
National Junior Honor Society
Middle School Student Council
Math Club
Zoology/Green Dolphins
Science Fair/History Fair Help
After School Clubs?????
Middle School Team Building
A Note About Co-Teaching
Next Steps
Finalize Schedule
Specials Schedule
Algebra
Enrichment period?
Clubs, tutoring, extracurricular activities
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