Southern Middle School …home of the Spartans! www.southernmiddle.fcps.net

Introductions Principal: Mr. Kevin Payne Associate Principal: Mr. Mike Tencza PGE Administrator: Ms. Alicia Swanner SMS Counselors: Ms. Ginger Banks, Valerie Morrison, and Mr. Antony Hill Front Office Staff Sixth Grade Teachers Club/Team Sponsors PTSA President: Ms. Betsy Waters

About Our School 870 students Diverse population Our ELL (English Language Learners) program draws students from several countries 60+ certified staff Including support staff, there are over 80 adults working at Southern. Growing student population

About Our School More than half of all students are on the honor roll every nine weeks We have an active PTSA SMS is focusing on student achievement and differentiated instruction Over a quarter of our students are on one of our athletic teams with well over half actively participating in other extra-curricular clubs and teams Distinguished rated music programs and award winning clubs

Important Information Classes start at 9:05 First entry at 8:35 Dismissed at 3:55 Car riders dropped off/picked up via loop near Southern Elementary Morning entry through front doors Y.M.C.A. program from 7:30 to 8:35 A.M. Breakfast is available from 8:35 - 8:57 A.M.

Additional Information Dress Code for 2018 – 2019 Bus Schedules are available on the district website. Stops can also be found at www.fcps.net. This will update closer to the start of school but shouldn’t change much.

Transition to Middle School Southern is a Family More classes - more teachers - variety of expectations Teaming Changing Classes Lockers Increased Responsibility Homework Organization/Time Management Skills Walking vs. Recess Extra Curricular Activities

Southern Middle School’s School-Wide Expectations 1. RESPECT- others, self, property 2. GRIT-acknowledge challenge-move forward 3. OPTIMISM- look at situation, choose positive 4. GRATITUDE- being mindful, express appreciation 5. KINDNESS- empathy and action RESPECT GRIT OPTIMISM GRATITUDE KINDNESS

Core Classes Math 6th grade Math Advanced 6th grade Advanced 7th grade Math

Core Classes Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science also offer advanced classes. At Southern we want to challenge ALL of our students academically. There are requirements and recommendations needed for these classes.

Nine Week Exploratory Classes Pre-Engineering/Technology Art Business World Language-Chinese & Spanish General Music Health Physical Education Family and Consumer Science Computer and Technology Concepts RTI

Year Long Music Classes Band Chorus Orchestra

Regular Schedule

Music Schedule

Clubs and Activities Academic Team Dances Math Team Art Club Beta Club Student Council Stem Club Technology Student Association Yearbook Battle of the Boks Jazz Band Percussion Ensemble Southern Symphonists

Middle School Sports Archery Cheerleading Dance Team Girls’ Volleyball Cross Country Football Girls’ Basketball Boys’ Basketball Boys’ Track Girls’ Track Intramural Sports

Separate Athletic Physical Forms are Required If your child wants to participate in any athletic program at Southern this year, you must have the sports physical form completed before tryouts. The athletic physical form can be found in the front office and on our school webpage. You also must pay for athletic insurance through the school/Fayette County.

Parent Involvement—PTSA Executive Board Member Committee Chairperson SBDM Elections Volunteer in Office/School Sprout Technology Fundraiser Attend Meetings KY Kids Day Student Events Dance Chaperone Book Fair Hospitality Concessions Teacher Appreciation God’s Pantry Food Drive Reflections Program JOIN the PTSA!

Additional Opportunities for Parent Involvement Committee Opportunities Give 10 PBIS Budget Southern Social Committee Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development Technology

Staff will be available to answer questions as you tour the building. Please feel free to call: (859) 381-3582 Or Visit Our Webpage: http://www.southernmiddle.fcps.net/ Facebook--@southernmiddleschoolfcps Instagram—southernmiddlespartans