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LMS Parents/Guardians: If you missed our Back to School Night or just a reminder about important aspects of our building, please see our Back to School Night presentation conducted on 9/3/15.
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Welcome to
C. Alton Lindsay Middle School Home of the Mighty Lions
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT September 3, 2015
ü Multiple student and teacher recognition through the Daily Press, HCS Website, HCS Twitter, and HCS Facebook Page. Lindsay has the MOST Twitter followers than any other HCS School!
ü Lindsay is the only school in HCS followed by Mrs. Ann Holton, VA Secretary of Education.
ü Lindsay is the only school in HCS recognized by the boards of education in both VA and WV as schools making an impact in their communities on Twitter.
ü Ms. Romona Jackson, HCS Middle School Teacher of the Year and Division Teacher of the Year.
ü Lindsay had a 100% pass rate in Geometry.
ü Lindsay was recognized as a division example of implementation of the 1:1 Initiative. Further, several of our teachers were filmed using iPads with students for both the HCS School Notes and the Daily Press.
Lindsay GLOWS 1415
ü Lindsay’s organizational effectiveness used as a division-‐wide example of effective operations and programming at the secondary level.
ü Lindsay had the second highest Math 7 performance .
ü Lindsay’s teachers have been filmed and observed as division-‐wide examples of lesson planning, instructional delivery, and assessment development.
ü Lindsay had the second highest Social Studies SOL performance at the secondary level.
ü Lindsay had the second highest Algebra I SOL performance at the secondary level (just .08% behind one school)!
ü Lindsay received top recognition from VDOE on mathematics performance for the growth gains made in the last two years! Lindsay had the highest student grown percentile vs SOL growth gains differential in VA!
ü Lindsay’s PBIS program used as a division-‐wide, regional, and national example of a growing and effective PBIS program. Our program is the model for the following: VA Secondary Principals Association, National Middle School Association, Nottoway County Public Schools, Greenville County Public Schools, Halifax County Public Schools, Lunenburg County Public Schools, and VA Beach Public Schools…just to name a few!
ü Lindsay was the only HCS school to have students’ work published in a nationally recognized publication for the last two year – Pine Tree Poetry.
ü Lindsay students were featured in this year’s Excel Art Show and one of our students had the honor of having her artwork placed at SAC and the Hampton Mayor’s Office by being a Critics Choice Winner.
ü Multiple staff members presenting at division, state, regional, and national conferences demonstrating instructional strategies, techniques, and methods proven by student performance data for increased performance.
ü Multiple recognitions through Hampton City and HCS of our Family Engagement programming for community involvement, outreach, parental involvement, and establishment/maintenance of various community partnerships!
ü STREAM Summer Enrichment was the most recognized summer program in HCS through multiple social media platforms and recognized for it’s organization and effectiveness!
ü Lindsay’s US History II students created the first ever History Expo with its focus on the Great Depression through iMovies/iMagazines. Students acted as facilitators and presented various projects to parents and HCS division leadership.
ü The Lions Den Café is the only middle level student-‐run program.
ü Lindsay administration is on the administrators to watch lists for the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP) and multiple national administrators organizations for making an impact in challenging or Title I schools.
ü ABW selected as a principal mentor for HCS, guest leadership facilitator for the SURN Leadership/Principals Academy, and has recently been asked to write a blog regarding CIA PD and other leadership areas by The College of William and Mary.
If you are not already… FOLLOW LMS ON TWITTER!!
GOAL: 2,000 Tweets and 400 Followers
We use Twitter as a way to tell the Lindsay story. Pictures of teaching, learning, engagement, programs, announcements, and school news will always be posted to our Twitter handle FIRST:
@abyrdwright_LMS FOLLOW RIGHT NOW TO BE ENTERED INTO OUR TWITTER RAFFLE FOR TICKETS TO BUSCH GARDENS! Listen out for the announcements. You must be here to claim your prize!
STUDENT FOCUS
o Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) – Lindsay Bucks, Bookstore, and PBIS Field Trips/Events
o After School Tutoring – Begins in October for all Tier II and III Students; Opens to all students after 1st Quarter Benchmarks. We need identified students present to support them and provide the extra assistance. Parents – Make this a priority! Only 1 – 2 hours per week.
o Citizen of the Month Breakfasts
o Student Clubs – Held every 1st and 3rd Thursday; Transportation is provided!
o ROAR Awards (Quarterly)
o SOAR Mentoring Program
o During and Afterschool Tutoring (1st & 2nd Semester [through May])
o Saturday School (2nd Semester) – Begins the second week in February to prepare for SOLs. Partnership with the Boys and Girls Club where students once leaving from LMS will participate in workshops and recreational activities. Parents – Make this a priority!
PARENT FOCUS
o School programs throughout the year (Plays, Concerts, Book Fairs, Lindsay Idol, etc.)
o Frequent communication through School Messenger
o Parent/Guardian Observations (*pre-approved by administration)
o Parent Computers for Parent Portal
o Opportunities to VOLUNTEER through our Title I Family Engagement Specialist (ex. Watch MOMS and DADS programs, SOL Fair, etc.)
o PTSA Membership
o …and WE NEED YOU!!!
CONSEQUENCES for INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
o Conference with the parent/guardian/student
o Time Out
o Silent Lunch
o After School Detention (ASD)
o In School Suspension (SIPS)
o Out of School Suspension (1 – 10 days)
o Long Term Suspension (more than 10 days, but less than 364 days)
o Expulsion (not permitted to attend school for one calendar year from the date of expulsion)
The Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for Secondary Students defines the Dress Code Policy.
o Refer to p. 6 of the handbook for details.
o The school reserves the right to rule on any clothing fads, symbols, and articles (for example):
X No holes or rips in jeans.
X No fishnet stockings or shredded leggings.
DRESS CODE
BUS EXPECTATIONS
o Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right, and our primary goal is the safety of each and every student at all times.
o Students who do not behave on the school bus will not be allowed to ride the bus for a certain amount of time.
o Students shall not behave in a disruptive manner while waiting for a school bus, while on a school bus, or after getting off the school bus.
o Students are to get off at the right stop.
o You may not ride another bus unless arrangements have been made well in advance and approved through the transportation department (727-‐1080).
o If a student’s riding privileges are suspended or revoked, the student’s parents are responsible for seeing that the student gets to and from school safely.
OUR SCHOOL DAY
ARRIVAL: Students should not arrive prior to 8:30 am. Students will report to designated grade level area as buses drop off students. If a student is eating breakfast, they will report to the cafeteria. Loitering in the hallway and roaming the hallways are not permitted.
BREAKFAST: After completing breakfast, students will report directly to their homeroom (1st block class).
HALLWAY EXPECTATIONS: NO students may be in the halls at any time during the day (except for class changes) unless he or she has a pass from a teacher or administrator. The agenda should always be used for hall passes. Students are expected to be courteous, and to be quiet so as not to disturb classes that are in session during transition periods. Student are to remain on the right hand side of the halls during transitions.
DISMISSAL: The school day ends at 3:49 p.m. Walkers, bus riders, and parent pick-ups will be dismissed to report directly to their assigned designation. Students may not leave the school grounds between arrival and dismissal unless a parent or guardian comes to the office to sign their child out, and has the office staff retrieve the student from class.
SECURITY FEATURES
o Doorbell located at the side entrance to allow entry into the building for all visitors. You will be buzzed in by office personnel.
o Raptor Visitor ID/Driver’s License scan: Hampton City Schools (HCS) has implemented the V-Soft Raptor visitor management system (commonly called Raptor). The purpose of Raptor is to replace manual paper-based logs. The overall goal is to better control access to all HCS schools; thus providing enhanced protection for our students and staff.
o Once you enter the main office, you will be required to have your license or government issued ID scanned.
o You will only need to have your ID scanned at your first visit to the school.
HCS Title I Family Engagement Program
Our mission: The Hampton City Schools Title I Family Engagement Program strives to grow and nurture students to increase academic and social success while empowering families and partnering with the community to support school goals.
IN THE CLINIC – Nurse M
ü TDAP
ü Health & Hygiene
ü Learning to Take Care of Yourself
ü Medications
LET’S STAY HEALTHY!
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Welcome to
C. Alton Lindsay Middle School Home of the Mighty Lions
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT September 3, 2015