Jefferson Middle School27900 RockwoodSt. Clair Shores, MI 48081
New Student Orientation
Jefferson Middle School Mission Statement
Jefferson Middle School uses effective instructional strategies and an interactive, integrated curriculum so that students meet or exceed course expectations. We build partnerships with families and the community, and provide a network of support services that promote a safe, responsible, and respectful environment.
Who We Are
JMS Positive Behavior Support
Bell Schedule
Doors Open 7:53 a.m.Warning bell 7:59 a.m.1st Hour 8:00 – 8:51 a.m.Time to Read (T2R) 8:55 – 9:39 a.m.3rd Hour 9:43 – 10:34 a.m.4th Hour 10:38 – 11:29 a.m.5th Hour 11:33 – 12:59 p.m.
A Lunch 11:33 – 11:59 a.m.B Lunch 12:03 – 12:29 p.m.C Lunch 12:33 – 12:59 p.m.
6th Hour 1:03 – 1:54 p.m.7th Hour 1:58 – 2:51 p.m.8th hour ASAP 2:55- 3:47 p.m.
Call 586-445-4136 to report absences and tardies.
Power of Reading
Time to Read- T2R Expectations
Two novels per quarter (8 books per year) At or above Lexile performance range Pass an AR test for each book read
Accelerated Reader www.arbookfind.com
Find books that are matched to your correct reading level
Find books that have assessments to check understanding
Entrance, Parking and Drop Off/ Pick Off procedures
Parents may park in the parking lot to enter the building, in the drop off loop on the Rockwood side (not during drop off or pick up), and in the parking lot attached to the bus loop
Parents can drop students off In the main parking lot look off of Rockwood In the short drop off lane on Rockwood In the bus loop
Students may enter the football field doors, bus loop doors, cafeteria doors and Rockwood doors
JMS Transition Activities
June 5, 2012 All 5th graders and new students are invited to
JMS 11:00 am-1:00 pm Tour Lunch
August 27, 2012 7th and 8th grade
9:00 am-1:00 pm 6th graders and New Students
4:00 pm- 7:00 pm Pictures, Lockers, Power School, PTSO,
Volunteering, Schedules, Tips for Student Success, and more
New Student Building Tours
Building Tour Dates & Times May 10 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. May 15 - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. June 18 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. June 25 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. July 17 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. August 16 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. August 23 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Self Guided ‘Ask Me About’ Tour
30 minute tour Red Passports- your stations will be
situated on the 1st level Blue Passports- your stations, other than
the Media Center, PE or Café (Lunch) will be situated on the 2nd level
NJHS students are available to answer questions and to provide guidance
See you back here after the tour!!
Passport Stamping Stations
Your goal is to obtain FIVE stamps on you tour. Write your child’s name on the back before you submit your passport as a raffle ticket. 6th Grade Camp Electives IEPs & 504s Cafeteria Clubs/After School Activities Physical Education Media Center Student Services
Welcome Back!
As you come in, please make sure to get a survey and complete it.
When finished, please turn in the passport and survey at any of the tables here in the cafeteria to be entered into the raffle.
The raffle will be held shortly! We will stay after to answer any further
questions you may have. Thank you for coming!
Questions
Feel free to address any of us with questions you have regarding the educational opportunities JMS has available for your child(ren)
David Lavender, Principal 586-445-4130 [email protected]
All students can and must learn!
GO PATRIOTS!