Kennedy Middle School
5th Grade Student Orientation
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9:00
Arrive at KMS-proceed to cafeteria
Welcome and review schedule for the day
Life in the 6th grade-current 6th grade student
Power Point Presentation-Mr. Kochan and Mrs. McKay
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9:40-9:50
9:50-10:00
10:00-10:30
Mrs. Julie Geise & Mr. Tony Pellerito 6th grade Math teachers
Snack
Half of the students will tour the building with sixth grade host
students
Half of the students will remain in the cafeteria and participate
in Question and Answer Sixth grade students in cafeteria
Groups switch
Depart KMS for elementary building
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10:30-11:00
11:00
Life in
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6
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Veronica Barolo, former Masonic
Heights Student
 Cameron Beydoun, former Violet
Student
 Ryan White, former Rodgers Student
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Academic “Core” Classes
Language Arts
 Math
 Science
 Social Studies
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– Each core class is made up of three
trimesters. For example Math 6A (fall);
Math 6B (winter); Math 6C (spring). If a
student is not successful in one or more of
the parts of the class they may be
recommended for summer school and/or
retention.
Exploratory Classes
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Required
– Physical Education (1 Marking Period)
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Recommended
– Writing in Today’s World (1 Marking Period)
– Computers/Keyboarding (1 Marking Period)
Exploratory Classes
Art (1 Marking Period)
 Technical Education (1 Marking Period)
 Cultural Explorations (1 Marking Period)
 Intro to Spanish (1 Marking Period)
 Choir (2 Marking Periods)
 Cadet Band (Full Year)
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– Woodwind
– Brass and percussion
Schedule Changes
Anytime a student wishes to change
their schedule the request must be
made in writing first to their counselor.
 Schedule changes due to teacher
preference are generally not granted.
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Role of the Counselor
Support students with academic, social,
and emotional issues
 Help Students Learn About Careers
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– www.careercruising.com
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Help Students Develop Skills to Solve
Problems
– Social / Peer
– Emotional
– Physical
– Academic
– Organization
Role of the Counselor
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Work with Parents
– Schedule meetings with teachers, parents,
and students
– Act as a sounding board
– Refer parents to outside agencies
• CARE
– Build students’ schedules
Role of the Student Assistance
Specialist
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Student Support
– Academic achievement
– Social and emotional Growth
– Peer relationships
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Family – School Connection
– Problem solving with students, parents and staff
– Referrals to outside resources
– Educational Focus Groups (ie grief loss, anger
management, etc.)
School Schedule
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Daily Schedule
– 8:35-3:30
– Classes are 55 minutes long
– Passing time in between classes
– 5 minute announcements/homeroom at
end of 1st hour
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Early release days 8:35-2:00
Supervision
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School doors open at 8:28
– Before this time students will wait outside
Student entrances supervised by staff
beginning at 8:15
 8:10-8:25 am
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– Supervision for students who want to eat
breakfast in the cafeteria
Hallways monitored between classes
 All students picked up at 3:30 unless
supervised after school activity
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Drop off and pick up
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Parking
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Adult
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Breakfast
Get in line after getting off bus or getting
dropped off
 Purchase breakfast
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– Free and reduced breakfast available
Eat in cafeteria
 Supervision present
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Sample Schedule
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1ST HOUR
8:35-9:30
HOMEROOM 9:30-9:35
2ND HOUR 9:40-10:35
3RD HOUR 10:40-11:35
4TH HOUR
(A) LUNCH 11:40-12:12
SSR 12:17-12:35
CLASS 12:35-1:30
(B) SPLIT CLASS 11:40-12:16
LUNCH 12:19-12:51
SSR/CLASS 12:53-1:30
(C) CLASS 11:40-12:35
SSR 12:35-12:53
LUNCH 12:58-1:30
5TH HOUR
1:35-2:30
6TH HOUR
2:35-3:30
Lunches
3 lunches based on 4th hour class
 3 lunch lines
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– Sandwich
– Pizza
– Hot lunch-changes daily
Students dismissed to purchase lunch
by rows; students with ID’s dismissed
first.
 Lunch supervised by three adults, and
two administrators
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Absences
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Success is more likely with good attendance
 Please call 285-8802 before 9:00am if your student will be absent
 School closings due to weather will be announced by local media or
parents may call the school hotline at 285-8801
 Make-up work
– If out for three days or more, parents may request homework be
sent to main office to be picked up. Call main office secretary to
arrange this
– Consideration for the amount of days absent will be the
responsibility of the student and teacher to agree on a reasonable
time frame for make-up work to be turned in (i.e. 3 days out, 3 days
after the day the student returns).
– Students absent due to hospitalization or family emergency for an
extended period of time will be given consideration for make-up
work.
Tardiness
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Tardiness can result in parent
notification, detention, and other
disciplinary action. The KMS tardy
policy states that a child who is late 3
times to any class will be issued an
after-school detention.
Daily Planners
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It is recommended that all students purchase
a daily planner ($2.00) at the beginning of the
school year. STUDENTS ARE TO CARRY
THEIR DAILY PLANNER TO EVERY CLASS
AND RECORD THEIR DAILY
ASSIGNMENTS. A replacement fee of $5.00
will be charged for each additional planner
that a student may need to purchase due
to destruction or loss.
Honor Roll
To determine eligibility, the following scale is used:
 A = 12 B+ = 10 C+ = 7
 A- = 11 B = 9 C = 6
 B- = 8
 Gold Honor Roll: All “A” grades
 Silver Honor Roll: All “A” and “B” grades
 Bronze Honor Roll: “B” average with no grade lower than a “C”
 No “N” or “U” in behavior grades or “NC” for the marking period.
Behavior Concerns List
3 or more N (needs improvement in
citizenship) or U’s (unsatisfactory
citizenship), placed on the list
 Excluded from before and after school
activities and field trips
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Positive Behavior Intervention
System
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Positive behavior=earn privileges and
rewards
– Clipper cash
– Lunch rewards
– Field trips
– Clipper certificates
– Recognition from staff
– Student of the Month
Student ID
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Students are supplied with a picture ID at the
beginning of each school year.
This ID may be required for entrance into schoolsponsored activities, for purchases in the cafeteria,
and for checking out books from the media center.
Students are required to carry their ID cards at all
times and to show identification or give their correct
name to any staff member upon request.
Replacement ID‟s can be purchased for $3.00 in the
main office.
Dress Code at KMS
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Head coverings are prohibited in school (hats, visors, hoods and bandanas)
with consideration given for religious exceptions.
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Hairstyles that violate health or safety guidelines or are a distraction to the
learning environment are prohibited.
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All shirts must have sleeves and/or collars. Bottom of shirt must overlap top of
pants and be able to be tucked into pants and stay there. (Examples of clothing
that are prohibited are: tank tops, halter-tops, tops with spaghetti straps, and
tops that expose the midriff.)
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The hem of a skirt/dress must fall to the top of the knee. All shorts must be
knee-length or longer.
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Pants must be worn at the waist at all times.
Dress Code at KMS
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Coats (outerwear) are not to be worn in the classroom. Should there be
a situation that may warrant the wearing of a coat, the discretion is left
with each individual classroom teacher (Outerwear is clothing designed
to be worn out of doors).
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Shoes must be worn on school property. In-line skates, skate shoes, or
slippers may not be worn in school
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Spandex clothing is prohibited.
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Pajamas are prohibited.
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Clothing that encourages, supports or emphasizes improper behavior or
the use of illegal drugs, alcohol or chemical substances is prohibited.
Dress Code at KMS
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Clothing with sexual connotations or inappropriate language/graphics, including
those of an intimidating or hostile nature with respect to race, gender, religion,
color, creed, or disability is prohibited.
Students will not be permitted to wear gang related clothing.
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Piercing will be allowed in accordance with health and safety concerns (gym,
shop classes, etc.)
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Accessories that may be a health or safety hazard may not be worn in school.
Accessories that may be used as weapons are prohibited (wallet chains).
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Attire must not reveal undergarments or be too revealing. Examples of clothing
that are prohibited are: clothing that is see-through or has revealing holes or rips
(jeans that have holes above the knees), or contains a low neckline or exposes
the midriff. Leggings are considered undergarments and cannot be worn as
pants.
Electronics Use
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Unauthorized use of electronics during school hours: 8:15-3:45
(cell phones, cameras, iPods, MP3 players, laser pointers, video
games, etc.)
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Consequences:
– 1st Offense: The electronic device is held in the office until the end of the
school day.
– 2nd Offense: After School Detention. Additionally, the electronic device is
held in the office until a parent comes to school to pick it up. Further
disregard for this policy will be deemed insubordination.
Lockers
Student Grades
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PowerSchool Parent Portal
– Use to monitor grades and attendance
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Three trimesters
– Report cards sent home at the end of each
trimester
– Parent teacher conferences mid first and
mid second trimester
Medication
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If it is necessary that a student take medication at school, a
parent/guardian and the doctor must sign a medication form.
Medication will be kept in the school office. The Lake Shore
Public Schools Student Medication Parental Permission Form
must be used.
Students are not allowed to carry any medication with them or
keep medication in their locker.
Parents must make arrangements through the Main Office if they
wish to have medication administered to their son/daughter
during the school day.
For over the counter medication to be dispersed, a doctor’s note
must be on file allowing the school to disperse the medication.
Students can carry inhalers throughout the school day if they are
not comfortable leaving it in the main office.
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grade Sports
Cross country Fall
 Wrestling Winter
 Swim Spring
 Intramurals before school M, W, F
 7th & 8th grade sports: Football, Boys’ &
Girls’ Basketball, Cheerleading,Girls’
Volleyball, Track, Cross Country,
Wrestling, Swimming
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School Activities
Student Council
 Dances
 Homework Club
 Yearbook Club
 S.T.A.N.D (Students Taking a New
Direction)
 Bowling Club
 Ski Club
 Spelling Bee
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Grade Registration
August 24th
– 8:30-11am
– Pick up schedules
– Try your locker
– Find your classes
– Bring in registration packet
– Pay book deposit ($35)
– Class supply lists
– Order yearbooks
Sixth Grade Camp
Sixth Grade Camp
September 23rd – 26th, 2008
September 27th – September 30th
YMCA Camp Storer in Jackson, MI
YMCA Camp Copneconic in Fenton, MI
Outdoor Education Curriculum
Outdoor Education Curriculum
A Great Opportunity to Meet New Friends
A Great Opportunity to Meet New Friends
Welcome to Kennedy!