1. Preparing Your Child For A Successful Middle School Experience Preparing today’s generation for tomorrow’s challenges Principal: Steve Karsner Assistant Principal: Brian Wheeler Counselors: Robin Price- Orange Team Shannon Holland – Silver Team

2. BCMS Guidelines for Success! E nter to Learn A ttitude is Everything G ive/Get Respect L ead by Example E ffort is Essential S ervice to Others

3. New Immunizations are required by the FIRST day of school. Sixth grade physical due in the first two weeks of school.

4. School Fees School fees are $50 and can be paid tonight. 25.00 if you qualify for reduced lunch Fees are used to fund math workbooks, agenda books and other instructional items.

5. Soaring opportunities Spanish, Drama,Y-Club, KUNA and KYA, FPS, Quick recall, Written Assessment, 6 th grade showcase, FCA, First Priority, Math Counts, Art Club, Engineering Football, basketball, soccer, cross country, wrestling, cheerleading, softball, baseball, volleyball, track, golf, archery

6. SCHEDULE Students will have 6 periods… – Math, L.A., Science, Social Studies, Reading, and a Related Arts class Related Arts/Enrichment Opportunities include… – P.E., Art, Practical Living, Technology, Spanish, Drama, Band, Reading, Engineering

7. Tips For Success Organization- Students should have a binder for each class. Lockers- Each child will have his/her own locker. Students need a combination lock, Please encourage your child to keep it clean. Agenda Book- Students will receive an agenda book. It is important to check nightly for assignments and upcoming projects.

8. EAGLE ROCK CAFE

9. AM- Buses drop students off in front of the building. Students enter into gym and wait until 8:00 bell (Do not come before 7:30! The doors will be locked and no supervision is provided until 7:30). It is best for students to be in the building by 8:00. PM-Buses pick students up in front of the building- always in the same order The Bell Rings at about 3:08. Car riders dismissed when buses leave around 3:12. Students cross at crosswalk and load cars at the top of the stairs. Please drive carefully! If you are checking your child out early you MUST do so prior to 2:55 Arrival / Dismissal

10. Team Atmosphere Students will be placed on one of two teams – the Orange team or Silver team. Teams are randomly chosen and equitable. Creates positive climate Each team has specific location

11. Attendance To do our best, we must have all students make regular attendance a top priority! We call home when your student is absent! Last year we had an attendance rate of 96.21%

12. School Safety Policies, Code of Conduct, Zero Tolerance Camera Surveillance System Team Meetings with students Bullying/ Harassment Prevention through guidance lessons 6 th graders are separated from older students (during class change, lunch, etc.).

13. Electronic Devices Personal use of electronic devices is not allowed at students own discretion. An adult may allow on occasion. Students should keep cell phones and other devices locked and turned off. Some teachers may occasionally utilize student owned devices for classroom instruction.

14. Digital Driver’s License All BCMS students will complete an online digital driver’s license to show competency and safety in an online environment.

15. DRESS CODE Appropriate for public co-educational setting. Shirts Must have sleeves. Shorts must be at least mid-thigh Must button buttons. No drug/alcohol related logos. Appropriate content.

16. Homework There will be nightly homework in at least one subject per night. There may be some nights on which a student has homework in several subjects. All of the homework is meaningful and teachers are conscious of the homework that other classes may give.

17. Making the Grade The grading scale is: 90-100is an A 80-89is a B 70-79is a C 65-69is a D 64 and below is an F

18. MEDICATION AT SCHOOL Medical authorization from parent. Dosage/frequency listed on prescription bottle. Kept in the office. Use logged by staff. Student responsibility.

19. VISITORS Must ring bell for admittance Must check in at front desk

20. We have services to help! After-school tutoring through ESS. Guidance lessons on studying and test- taking. All students get an assignment book! Mentoring Program. Youth Services Center – Kathleen Sinkhorn

21. Parent Communication Review and/or sign student agenda books. Call teachers during their Planning Periods. Teachers will use email to communicate with parents Email teachers: Each teacher’s email address is their first name followed by a period and their last name @ boyle.kyschools.us Example: brian.wheeler@boyle.kyschools.us

22. Parent Communication Teachers are always available to meet during planning or after school. Like our fan page on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @BoyleEagles Parent and student portal for grades School Messenger Call System Also take a look at our website www.boyle.kyschools.us www.boyle.kyschools.us

23. Soaring to Success! -We are a Proficient School – 2012 and 2013 KPREP results –TOP 12% -2012 ACT higher performing school based on Explore test results. -2013 Best in Area in Explore - -2013 highest number of students meeting ACT benchmark

24. A Technology Rich Environment 315 Ipads 30 Mac Airs (lap tops) 30 Ipod Touches 3 Computer labs 60 Google Chrome Books (Lap tops) 15 Lenovo Laptops PLTW Lab 3D Printer

25. Live by the BCMS motto: ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING! Encourage your student to start the year off with the belief that she/he will succeed, and she/he will!