WELCOME TO BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL 5925 Village Center Dr http://barrington.mysdhc.org Amy Rappleyea, Principal Kisha Douglas, Assistant Principal Tim Mattison, Assistant Principal

Barrington Middle School Mission Statement Barrington Middle School will create a collegiate atmosphere and prepare all students to reach their highest potential.

Barrington Middle School Vision Statement Vision Statement Barrington Middle School will create a climate of responsibility and exploration as it enables adolescents to demonstrate academic and social growth.

BOLTS – Striking High B – Be On Time And Prepared We expect students to take care of restroom and water breaks before entering the classroom. We expect students to be in their required supplies upon entering the classroom. We expect students to record classroom assignments and homework in their planner. We expect students to complete and turn in work. O – Obey Dress Code And Act Appropriately We expect students to dress for success and adhere to the school district’s dress code. We expect students to act like young adults and respect their classmates’ feeling and personal space. We expect students to set and reach high academic and personal goals. We expect students to walk throughout the campus in an orderly fashion. L - Leave Gum, Candy, And Personal Items At Home We expect students to keep their campus clean by not brining gum or candy. We expect students to use electronics appropriately. T – Take Responsibility For Your Actions We expect students to follow the school and classroom rules at all times. We expect students to be truthful and honest with all staff members. We expect students to accept the consequences for their actions. We expect students to take ownership of their behavior. S – Show Respect For Yourself, Others, And School Property We expect students to speak to everyone in respectful tones at all times. We expect students to treat others as they want to be treated. We expect students to not horseplay and HAFTY. We expect students to respect he school campus and issued school materials.

Students are programmed based on 2014 FCAT standardized test scores. In June, 2015 FSA scores will be reviewed and adjustments may be made to student schedules at this time. CURRICULUM PROGRAMMING

Sixth Grade Schedule Homeroom 10:00 Language Arts50:00 Reading 50:00 Math50:00 Science50:00 World History 50:00 CC/Wheel50:00 Physical Education50:00

The CC/Wheel The "wheel" is made up of the "spokes" or short exploratory courses that students rotate through during exploratory courses that students rotate through during a semester. These introductory courses provide students a semester. These introductory courses provide students with the opportunity to explore interests and personal talents. with the opportunity to explore interests and personal talents. BAND TECHNOLOGY AGRICULTUREORCHESTRA CHORUSART COMPUTERS

Parent Information Grade Reporting Report Cards are mailed home approximately three weeks after the end of the 9 weeks. Interim Reports Will be sent home halfway through the 9 weeks. Teachers will update EDSBY every two weeks. School Hours School begins at 9:00.School begins at 9:00. Classes are 50 minutes in length.Classes are 50 minutes in length. School ends at 4:15School ends at 4:15 A before and after a school program is available for students for a weekly fee.A before and after a school program is available for students for a weekly fee. Before school care begins at 7:00 a.m.Before school care begins at 7:00 a.m. After school ends at 6:00 p.m.After school ends at 6:00 p.m. School Supplies Each student will be required to purchase a planner. This is used to record classwork, homework and teacher communication. Students will also be required to purchase a 3 inch 3 ring binder. Other supplies may be required by classroom teachers. Sports Program 1 st nine weeks Boys and Girls Basketball 2 nd nine weeks Boys and Girls Track 3 rd nine weeks Boys and Girls Soccer 4 th nine weeks Boys Flag Football and Girls Volleyball Boys Flag Football and Girls Volleyball

Promotion Policy Sixth grade students must pass language arts, mathematics, science and social studies to be promoted to seventh grade. Grading Scale A= B=80-89C=70-79 D=60-69F=0-59 All middle school courses require either a semester exam or a state End of Course (EOC) exam. The 9 weeks grade and semester exam grades will appear separately on the report card. To pass a semester course a student must earn a minimum of a D average for the semester grade and pass at least one 9 weeks. The semester grade is determined by averaging both 9 weeks grades AND the semester exam. 6 th grade semester exams are weighted 15% of grade.

What every 6 th grade student wants to know ……. How much time do I have between classes? How much contact am I going to have with the 7 th and 8 th graders? Where do I go if I am having trouble with other students? What kind of homework and how much of it am I going to have? How much time will I get for lunch? Will I still see my friends from elementary school? Do I have to dress out for Physical Education?

Extra Curricular Activities

Barrington will continue to build a strong Parent, Teacher, Student Association. We believe in having a hands joined approach with the community, parents, faculty, and students to make a school a success. We encourage all of our parents and students to be members of the Barrington “family”.

Welcome to Barrington!!! We are happy to have you at Barrington Middle School. See you August 20th!!