Student HandbookStudent HandbookStudent HandbookStudent HandbookGra-Mar Middle SchoolGra-Mar Middle School

2010/112010/11

Gra-Mar Mission Gra-Mar Mission StatementStatement

Gra-Mar Mission Gra-Mar Mission StatementStatement

““We will achieve We will achieve student success by student success by providing quality providing quality

instruction, rigorous instruction, rigorous curriculum, and curriculum, and

adequate adequate resources.”resources.”

2010-11 School Year Plan

• Achieve school-wide student success.

• Provide quality instruction to all students.

• Provide rigorous curriculum to all students.

• Provide adequate resources to students and teachers.

Principals•Dr. Kim Finch, Principal•Ms. Robin Allen, Assistant Principal

Instructional Coaches/Support

• Language Arts/Reading: Mr. Diehl• Math: Mr. Thornton• Librarian: Ms. Parker• NCLB Specialist: Ms. Bryant

Guidance Counselors5th & 6th Grade Ms.

Ramsey

7th & 8th Grade Ms. Hill

Grade Level Teams5th Grade: Dr. Green

Mrs. LoweMrs. NicholsonMrs. GriggsMs. OganMrs. WilsonMr. Capps

6th Grade: Mrs. LacyMrs. Pepper

Ms. WardMs. SimsMs. HollandMrs. BylerMs. Hunt

7th Grade: Ms. PatrickMrs. Strong-JohnsonMrs. WallerMs. RichardsonMr. ColeMr. CannonDr. Alouch

8th Grade: Ms. CheathamMs. IngramMs. McCordMs. CampbellMrs. SmithMs. AnthonyMr. Butler

Related Arts• PE: Ms. Wagner & Coach Bryson• Computer: Mr. Trenkler• Band: Ms. Walker• Art: Mrs. Stricklin

Boys’ Sports•Football: Mr. Cannon•Basketball: Mr. Bryson•Wrestling: Dr. Green•Soccer: TBA•Track: Mr. Cannon

Girls’ Sports•Basketball: Ms. Washington•Volleyball: Dr. Green•Soccer: TBA•Track: Ms. Ingram•Cheerleading: Ms. Wilson

Student Success Student Success Expectations/Norms Expectations/Norms

Student Success Student Success Expectations/Norms Expectations/Norms

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Student Success Expectations/Norms

• Have materials• Act with Dignity and respect• Be on time• Inside voice• Take pride in self• Stay focused!

Before School Success Norms

• Exit Buses at 8:40 AM.• Enter the building orderly and

walk on the right side of the hallways.

• Be in correct dress code.• 7th & 8th gr. enter the side door.• 5th & 6th gr. enter the front doors.

Classroom Success Norms

• Be on time.• Bring all supplies ready for the day.• Listen to teacher/peers speaking.• Stay in designated area.• Use appropriate language.• Ask for help when needed.• Stay actively involved.

Hallway and Transition Time Success Norms

• Walk on the right side.• Have hall pass always.• Use positive words/body

language/conversational voice.• Get to class on time.

Cafeteria Success Norms

• Get your items first time through the line.

• Use conversational voice in the café.• Be polite to others.• Place trash in trash can.• Remain in your assigned table until

teacher name is called.

Restroom Norms• Use bathrooms at designated time

and areas.• Flush after use.• Be mindful of other’s privacy.• Report trouble to teachers/staff.• Keep restrooms clean of trash and

graffiti.

After School Norms.• Walk on the right side of hallways

during dismissal.• Go directly to your bus.• Athletes report to the gym.• SES/Title I tutoring report to Ms.

Bryant’s room.• Follow all school rules.

Extra-Curricular Activities

• Attending these activities is a PRIVILEGE!• All school rules apply!!! • Show good sportsmanship at all games ! • Attention, Silence, and Stand during the

National Anthem• Remember… Academics still come first!!!!

Bus Behavior• Follow the BUS

RULES.• Remain in your

seat.• Keep your hands

and feet to yourself.

• Respect others.

Dress Code • Shirts: any solid color collared shirt or turtle neck (must be tucked)• Pants: Navy, black or khaki (no cargo pants, sweatpants, or

jeans)• Belts: MUST be worn if pants have belt loops! (boys and girls)• Hoodies: Are NOT to be worn inside the building; a solid color hoodless sweater or jacket may be worn inside.• Shorts: navy, black, or khaki; no cargo shorts, girls shorts must come to finger tip (even when wearing leggings)• Skirts/Dresses: Navy, black or khaki; must come to finger tips (even when wearing leggings)• Shoes: must be worn at all times (house shoes or shoes that look like house shoes will not be allowed)

Rules for the classroom

Be Responsible • Be on Time• Do Your Best• Turn in Assignments• Use Your Locker• No chewing gum

Procedures• Enter into class• Find your seat• Stay seated• Sharpen pencils before class• Remove all items from under desk

before leaving• Wait on teacher for dismissal

Rules for the Classroom

Be Respectful• Be Kind to teachers and

students• Don’t disturb others• Use inside voices

Rules for the Classroom Be Ready• Have all materials• Complete all assignments• Sharpen pencils before class• Use the restroom and get

water before class.