1. Greenbriar Middle School
Welcome Parents and Guardians
It Begins with Me…and Ends with Us

2. Welcome to Greenbriar… Home of the Yeomen
Administrators
Ms. Schissler - Principal
Ms. Hoek - Assistant Principal
Mr. Griffen – Administrative Intern
Counselors
Mr. Clark
Ms. Senger

3. “It Starts with Me…. and Ends with US!
Our Slogan
“It Starts with Me…. and Ends with US!

4. Welcome to Middle School…. Our Enhanced Program
Student centered – Places students at the center of the learning process
Places students on “Teams” to create small communities for learning
A “school within a school”
Interdisciplinary Teaming
Provides inviting, safe, supportive environment

5. This We Believe….
All students have the responsibility to develop their strengths and talents and become self-sufficient lifelong learners.
All students should respect and value individual differences.
All students have the ability to learn and can be successful!
Greenbriar Middle School provides an environment that is safe, inclusive, and supportive of all.

6. Guidance Department…. The role of the school counselor
Oversee testing, registration
Facilitate student mediations
Counsel students
Meet with parents
Student schedules
Assist Home Liason with attendance

7. Student Schedules…. School Day is made up of 9 periods of 42 minutes each
2 periods of math (blocked)
2 periods of language arts (blocked)
2 periods of science/social studies (blocked)
1 period for lunch
2 periods of encore (P.E., Health, Art, Music) and learning labs

8. Sample Student Schedule
Period
Time
Class 1
8:05 – 8:47
Language Arts
Homeroom/2
9:51 – 9:33 3
9:37 – 10:19
Science/Social St 4
10:23 – 11:05 5
11:09 – 11:51
Lunch 6
11:55– 12:37
Math 7
12:41 – 1:23 8
1:27 – 2:09
Encore/Learning Lab 9
2:13 – 2:55

9. 4 Exploratory Courses in a rotating wheel format
Encore Classes…
4 Exploratory Courses in a rotating wheel format
2 Learning Labs
Day
8th Period
9th Period A
P.E.
Health B
Learning Lab
ART C
Music =
Vocal, Instrumental, or
Music Appreciation

10. P B I S – Positive Behavior Intervention Support
Rewards
Positive Office Referrals
Behavior Bucks can be exchanged for incentives
Pencils, erasers, games, candy
Quarterly Assemblies and raffles

11. Morning Arrival…. Building opens at 7:15 am
Breakfast is available at 7:15 in the cafeteria
Students are supervised in “bus rooms”
Bus information was mailed home
in August. Any questions, call the transportation department.

12. Cafeteria….
Parents can access MySchoolBucks online at
View student’s account balances
Make deposits
Account deposits are taken before school or after the lunch line

13. Reporting an Absence…. Call the attendance hotline when your
child will be absent
The line is available 24 hours
per day
Absences must be reported by
10:00 a.m.
Unexcused absences will result in follow up with our Home Liaison and possible truancy filing

14. Home Access Center…. Access through the PCSD website
Parents can view student’s classwork, grades, teacher notes
Login information will be mailed home to guardians and students from the Department of Information Systems for new students
Returning students use the same password and usernames
If you forgot your username or password,
Students receive passwords in homeroom

15. Dress Code
Students will have these options if they are out of dress code
Change into a gym shirt and/or shorts
Parent contact
Find appropriate clothing to change into at school
Combination of the above options

16. Dress Code No hats, bandanas, or jackets during the day
Appropriate coverage - no bare midriff or revealing tops
No sagging pants
Appropriate shoes - no slippers or shoes with wheels
No chains
Inappropriate insignias, emblems, and/or gang related colors shall not be worn during school day or at school functions

17. Dress Code
Anything that causes an interruption of education (as determined by administration) in the classroom will not be permitted

18. Electronic Devices
Refer to page 19 in the student agenda book for more detailed information regarding electronic devices
Students bring phones to school at their own risk
Take precautions to protect your personal property
District is not responsible for lost or stolen phones

19. Electronic Devices Phones must be kept on silent during class
If it disrupts a class, it will be confiscated
1st: pick up by student in office at end of day and Lunch Detention
2nd: pick up by parent and PM detention
3rd: pick up by parent and Megadetention
4th: ISI (1, 3, 5)

20. The Everywhere Classroom
1-1 Technology transforms learning in our school
Advance student learning
Ensure students are college and career ready
Take Ohio Assessments online
All students will receive a Chromebook

21. Athletics….
Athletic Director
Mr. Porach
Fifth and Sixth grade students may participate in the intramural program
Seventh grade students may participate in interscholastic
sports

22. Physical Education Dress
Athletic Clothing
Shirt
Please place name (first or last) on back of t-shirt
Gym Shoes
Athletic shorts or sweatpants. No jeans on P.E. days.
Lock is strongly recommended for locker room if they need to change
Can only use this locker during their gym period
Please place your valuables in your hall locker

23. Locks and Lockers…. Lockers are located in the main building
Locks are not provided
Master combination locks can
be purchase through the school
for $6.00

24. Get Involved…..
Ensure your child gets the most out of their experience at Greenbriar Middle School
Encourage your student to participate in our many clubs and activities
Monitor your child’s grades on HAC

25. Upcoming Events…. Meet our Staff Night: August 24th 6:00-7:30
PTA Fundraiser Kick-Off:
August 25th
School Picture Day:
September 1st