Welcome to Boerne Middle School South A day in the life of a BMSS Charger and everything else you need to know to get started
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Meet our Staff Principal o Georgia Franks Assistant Principals o Matt Myers (N-Z) o Summer Gault (G-M) o Jared Wingfield (A-F) Counselors o Kim Berny (N-Z) o Gina Evans (G-M) o Mari De La Fuente (A-F)
PTO Board President o Trish Doucette Vice President for Membership o Suzanne McCrum Vice President for Fundraising o Cindy Pickett Vice President for Parent Involvement o Michelle Cortez Secretary o Renee Ortegon Treasurer o Kristen Benavides
Goals for Today Welcome all new students to BMSS and make you feel at ease about the new school year! Learn policies, procedures, and expectations for BMSS in order to make our campus safe and efficient. Turn in state mandated shot records (at nurses office) Purchase agenda/planner $5 (main foyer concession stand) Receive lockers and combinations (gym) Purchase needed athletic and PE attire (auxiliary gym) Join PTO (main foyer) Transportation questions (New Routes, InfoFinder system) 10:00-12:00
Schedule Change Form This purple form can be found in front office. It can be returned to the front office. Counselors will make every effort to accommodate all students This form is a request, but does not guarantee a schedule change. *Due to continued enrollment, schedule changes will be made starting the first day of school.
When you arrive where do you go? The gates and campus open at 8:05 o If you arrive prior to this time, you are to wait at the front of the school. o Parents, please don t drop your children off prior to 8:00 If you eat breakfast at school, report to the cafeteria. Then to your grade level s designated location: o 6 th grade: Cafeteria o 7 th grade: Gym o 8 th grade: Courtyard Tutoring 8:10-8:40 o Tutoring is available before school starts; the schedule will be posted after school starts o Parents, this is an opportunity for your child to get extra help, make up assignments, etc. The library is open for students who want to read/work independently.
The bell rings at 8:40 8:40 8:50 Locker time o Put away backpacks, lunch boxes, and cell phones Parents, please do not call or text your child during the school day 8:50 TARDY bell rings, 1 st or 5 th periods o Parents, students are TARDY if they are not in their seats in the classroom at 8:50. Repeated tardiness will have discipline consequences.
Late Morning Arrival & Class Tardies Late arrival to any class after the bell rings is considered a tardy. Students who arrive to school after 8:50 a.m. are counted tardy. There is a five-minute passing period between classes with a grace period the first two weeks of school. A student who arrives to a class 20 minutes or more late without an excused pass will be counted truant with discipline consequences also counting as an absence for the class. *see the student agenda/planner for consequences for tardies
State-Mandated Compulsory Attendance Attendance is taken very seriously by the state, BISD, and BMSS. Middle school attendance is taken every period each A day & B day, unlike at elementary school where attendance is taken at a specific time once each day. Students with absences falling below 90% attendance in one or more classes are in jeopardy of failing that class per state law. *If a student s attendance in a class dips below 90%,Saturday School Attendance Recovery is mandated. *2 or more academic class failures in a year result in automatic, mandatory retention per district policy.
Where does the time go? Daily Schedule 1 st / 5 th Period 8:50-10:15 Announcements 10:20-10:25 Study Hall 10:25-10:55 2 nd /6 th Period 11:00-1:00 1 st Lunch 11:00-11:30 (Class time-11:35-1:00) 2 nd Lunch 11:45-12:15 (Class time-11:00-11:45 & 12:20-1:00) 3 rd Lunch 12:30-1:00 (Class time-11:00-12:25) 3 rd /7 th Period 1:05-2:30 4 th /8 th Period 2:35-4:00
Walk This Way... Walk on the right side of the hallway o Maintain proper traffic flow patterns in school building in order to avoid congestion o Follow the Blue arrows that will indicate one way areas WALK to class and the cafeteria Use sidewalks, walkways, and the blacktop let the grass grow Stay out of landscaping Throw away trash even if it is not yours Be respectful to all adults and students
Study Hall 10:20 10:55 EVERY student is assigned to a study hall class o Parents, this is like a home room, a class students will have EVERY day. School related materials, report cards, etc. is distributed during this class. o Class meetings are held during this time. o Character education is taught during study hall. o Students will stay in their study hall class so they need to come prepared.
2 nd /6 th periods and lunch WALK to and from the cafeteria All students must be seated in their own seat (no sharing) Once seated, raise your hand to get up Clean your area and throw away all trash Wait to be dismissed by an adult 5 minute social time in courtyard o o o Only water leaves the cafeteria no other drinks or food Exhibit proper behavior in the courtyard area For safety purposes, basketballs are not to be used during lunch Stay on sidewalks and paved areas No running No throwing things Stay away from the classroom buildings they are having class WALK to class when the whistle blows to end lunch period
Kid Free Areas During Lunch B Building E Building
Daily Tidbits 6 th and 7 th graders must keep cell phones in their lockers 8 th graders will keep phones in pockets or backpacks unless specified by teacher for instructional use. They must be turned off Pick up table o A pickup table is in the front office in case you need to bring your son/daughter something after the school day begins. ie) lunches, PE or athletic clothes, projects, instruments, etc) Students must carry agenda/planner with them at all times. It will be used for passing in the hall. Must be signed by teacher.
After School WALK to the designated area for pick-up Courtyard o Students must only use courtyard to travel to pick up areas o Gates will be locked at 4:10 Bus riders report to the back of the school o Board the bus if it is waiting in line o Have a seat on the covered sidewalk if your bus has not arrived o Throw away all trash Car riders report to the front of the school o Wait for the car to arrive in front of the building entrance o Board the car quickly o Be safe, don t walk in front of cars We do not release students to the tennis court side of the building as this area is not an approved safe spot The Starplex Theater has requested that no students be picked up on their property.
Key Points to Remember BE SAFE o Walk to class and the cafeteria o Stay on the paved areas BE RESPONSIBLE o Throw away trash o Go to the designated areas before school, at lunch, and after school o Be on time to class BE RESPECTFUL o Be respectful to all o Be kind to each other no bullying
Forms due first day of school (return to Study hall teacher) Boerne ISD Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct o Review electronically online o The handbook can be found on the BISD webpage under the parents tab Green Office Card Student handbook and student code of conduct Nurses Emergency Card (Front and Back) Acknowledgment Form Student Handbook Student Code of Conduct Use of Student Work in District Publications Student Activity, Event or Travel Form Directory Information and release of student information Acceptable use of Electronics Google Apps for Education Residency Policy & Requirement Electronic Communications: Edmodo, Google, & BYOD Drug consent and denial form (mandatory for extracurricular activity) Attendance acknowledgement
Important Dates First day of school o Monday, August 28, 2017 Parent Night o Monday, September 11, 2017 School Pictures o September 27 and 28 (Social Studies class) o Retakes are on November 2, 2017 Finals are Dec 19-22, 2017 o All students take finals o Plan vacations after these dates o No early exams will be given o January 8 will be the make-up date for missed exams.
Charger Change Charger Change certificates are awarded to students for doing something that makes a positive impact on our campus. Our faculty and staff will be on the lookout for actions that exemplify what it means to be a BMSS Charger. Charger Change can be redeemed for items from our Charger Change store or for privileges from campus administration or classroom teachers.
Dress Code and Grooming The district s dress code is established o to teach grooming and hygiene o to prevent class disruptions o to minimize safety hazards Highlighted Items Students must not have unnatural extremes in hair color or style. o *No Mohawks, Fauxhawks, shavings in hair, etc. Must not wear jeans or pants with excessive holes, holes above the fingertips, or pants that are baggy and worn below the hip. Girls must wear dresses, skirts, and shorts that extend at least fingertip length on all sides. Biker shorts/ tights, Jeggings, Yoga Pants, or leggings may be worn underneath shorts, skirts, or shirts that meet the fingertip length guidelines. Best advice: If you are not sure, ask before you wear it *Specifics can be found in the BMSS Student Planner and the BISD Student Handbook.
Directions Exit Cafeteria and go to main entrance Receive lockers and combinations (spectator gym) Purchase agenda/planner $5 (main foyer concession stand) Purchase needed athletic and PE attire (auxiliary gym) Join PTO (main foyer) Turn in state mandated shot records (at nurses office) o o If your immunizations are current you may get schedule first day of school If immunizations are not current, nurse must clear you to receive schedule on first day of school Tour the school on your own (check classes and lockers) If you need any help please feel free to ask someone in Charger Spirit Attire Transportation (New routes, InfoFinder) in library 10:00-12:00