English

Hernando Middle School

Hernando, MS

HomeroomFolder and student handbook. Write your

first and last names on BOTH!

HomeroomLetter to parents from Mr. ChaseFree and Reduced Lunch FormLetter to Parents regarding the code of

disciplineAttendance/ Absence Policy and RequirementsBus PassTraffic Instructions and MapInsurance PamphletBYOD Packet and form (let’s read this!)Homeroom Packet Responsibility Letter **SIGN

AND RETURN TO ME. CHECK OFF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE**

Make sure you write this on the front of your folder:Free and Reduced Lunch FormLetter to Parents regarding the code of

disciplineInsurance PamphletBYOD Packet and Form

**BRING THESE BACK TO ME SIGNED TOMORROW.

English

Hernando Middle School

Hernando, MS

Meet the Meet the Principals…Principals…

Mr. Chase

Mr. Hood

Mrs. Goss

Procedures & Procedures & GuidelinesGuidelines

Where am I supposed to sit?

FoldersWrite you first and last name on it.It will stay in my filing cabinet unless you

take it home for graded papers.

For your parents to keep:Letter from the English teachersLetter from Mrs. GilmoreRemind 101 sign up sheet

Who is this teacher as a person?

How will I be graded?90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C65-69 D64 and below F

How will I be graded?

Also, Desoto County records grades in Power School which will enable your parents to see your attendance (tardiness, absences), grades, conduct, and more the minute I enter it in the computer from any computer they are logged onto. This is wonderful, and your parents will be thrilled!

What are the expectationsin this classroom?

Class Expectations: 1. Be prompt.2. Be prepared.3. Be polite.4. Be productive.

NotNot Following Following Guidelines Guidelines will result in:will result in:

• 11stst

– Warning and Warning and documentationdocumentation

• 22ndnd

– Silent LunchSilent Lunch• 33rdrd

―Parent ContactParent Contact• 44thth

―Disciplinary Referral to Disciplinary Referral to office or Guidance office or Guidance CounselorCounselor

LOCKERSYou will be allowed to go to lockers before and after classes. NO BACKPACKS IN THE CLASSROOM!

How do I know what to bring with me to class?

Bathroom Bathroom time…time…

You may use two per 9 You may use two per 9 weeks; if you lose them or weeks; if you lose them or use them, they are gone! use them, they are gone!

Keep them and get 5 bonus Keep them and get 5 bonus points per bathroom pass.points per bathroom pass.

Get out your planner!Get out your planner!

Getting your Getting your attention: attention: ““Silent Silent FiveFive””

1.Stop what you are doing.

2.Take a quiet quick breath.

3.Look at the speaker.4.Close your mouth.5.Raise your hand.

Student Interest InventoryComplete this for me, please. This is my homework tonight.

Your homework:BRING MAGAZINES OR ANYTHING YOU WANT TO USE TO DECORATE YOUR COMPOSITION BOOK.

Who I am!We are going to write a

little something about ourselves, but first we must brainstorm! This will make it easier when it comes time for the writing portion.

After anAfter an absence…absence…

• Look in the file for your period.

• Pull out any paperwork that has your name on it.

• For each day you missed you have that many days to make up your work (not to exceed 5 days)

Class DismissalClass Dismissal

•The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.•Do not start packing up prior to the bell.•Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you.