1. 2009-2010 S TUDENT O RIENTATION Mrs. T. McBride – Principal Ms. T. Miller – Assistant Principal

3. W HILE YOU ARE WITH US We will engage you in : develop your skills in reading, writing and mathematical computation. help you read with comprehension write for a variety of purposes perform mathematic computations at high levels of proficiency. So YOU will depart A. Maceo Walker Middle School with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful high school students and lifelong learners.

4. School Wide Behavior Expectations

5. UNIFORM POLICY WHITE polo, oxford and button down shirts are fine. Any t-shirt worn underneath must be WHITE. All uniform shirts/blouses must be TUCKED at all times. Sleeveless tops are not acceptable. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

6. UNIFORM POLICY Full length dress pants, boot cut/straight-legged, cargo pants, capri pants, cropped pants KNEE – LENGTH walking shorts are acceptable. Skirts and jumpers must be worn at the knee or longer. Jeans or any type of DENIM, tight fitting or baggy pants are NOT acceptable. Pants MUST be fitted at the waist and BELTS worn everyday!!!!! Belt colors must be NAVY, WHITE, BLACK OR BROWN. Colored belts are confiscated.

7. UNIFORM POLICY House shoes/slippers are NOT acceptable Outerwear cannot be worn in the building Jackets and sweaters worn inside the building must be the following colors: white, khaki, black or navy blue NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

8. SCHOOL HOURS School hours are 8:15 am – 3:15 pm The building does NOT OPEN till 7:45am FREE Breakfast is served every morning from 7:45 am – 8:15 am. All students must be off campus by 3:30 pm unless staying for an activity with a teacher.

9. ARRIVING AT SCHOOL Line up in a straight line outside the school Enter and go to the cafeteria if eating breakfast or the auditorium if not Sit quietly in the auditorium and prepare your mind for the day Follow the directions of the cafeteria monitors You will be released from the auditorium and cafeteria in a straight line You have five (5) minutes to report to your lockers and get to homeroom

10. CLASS EXPECTATIONS Be prepared Sit down and be quiet Do ALL of your work and follow the directions of the teacher at all times Try your best!!!

11. ABSENCES In order to get good grades and learn something, you must be at school EVERYDAY!!! The only absences that will be excused are: Illness Death/serious illness in immediate family Required court appearance Religious holiday/event If you are absent – BRING A NOTE!!

12. LOCKERS Keep your books and belongings safe in your locker. The lockers belong to the school and may be opened by authorized personnel (i.e., principal, assistant, etc.) at any time. Students can enter their lockers at these times ONLY: Before Homeroom After Lunch At 3:15 pm

13. FIRE, TORNADO & EARTHQUAKE DRILLS These drills help us practice what to do in case a real disaster happens. Therefore, this is NOT the time to play and talk. Instead, you must be quiet and listen for important directions.

14. GUIDANCE The guidance department is to help students with academic or personal problems. The counselor can also help students make career choices. Let your teacher know if you need to talk with the guidance counselor or you can write a note to her or the principals.

15. ITEMS YOU SHOULDN’T BRING TO SCHOOL CD players, radios, video games, baseball caps, cards, games, dice, do-rags, wristbands, headbands and bandanas are all NOT ALLOWED on school grounds. If they are brought to school, they will be confiscated, labeled and a parent will have to come to the school and pick them up.

16. CELL PHONE POLICY Cell phones are not allowed on school grounds Before, During, or After School They will be confiscated if discovered at school.

17. CHANGING CLASSES No-Bell Schedule Classes move under the direction of the team captain Only one class should be in the hall standing in a line in silence, as they wait for the other classes to change When going to exploratory, the class should remain seated inside their classes until their teacher escorts them to class You will be picked up from your exploratory classes by your core teachers Whenever students are in the hall, they should be in a straight line (NO TALKING IN LINE)

18. LUNCH TIME Walk down from your classes in a straight line Enter cafeteria and report to lines Follow directions of monitors Once you get your tray, you can NOT get up out of your sear for any reason Place all trash in the trash can The FLOOR and tables should be CLEAN before you leave

19. STUDENT DISCIPLINE You are responsible for operating like a responsible individual. Memphis City Schools created policies detailing discipline procedures and the administration and faculty of A. Maceo Walker Middle School enforces these policies.

20. EXPECTATION Morning Entry ClassroomHallwayCafeteriaLibraryRestroomLockersBusAfternoon Dismissal Be Report to designated area immediately and quietly. Pay attention. Follow teacher’s directions. Allow others to learn. Walk silently. Walk in a straight line. Walk to the right. Follow directions of cafeteria monitors and staff. Stand quietly in line and wait your turn. Talk to people at your table only. Follow all media center rules. Follow directions of the librarian. Speak softly. Wait your turn. Allow others privacy. Speak softly. Enter lockers quickly and quietly at permitted times only. Spend only a minimal amount of time at the locker. Keep your locker clean. Follow the directions of the driver at all times. Speak softly. Allow yourself and others to have a safe trip home. Walk out the building in an orderly fashion. Remain quiet and follow directions of hall monitors. Go directly home. Be Arrive dressed in uniform. Arrive on time. Arrive with materials needed for the day. Stay on task. Complete Assignments. Come prepared to learn. Take care of your books and supplies. Keep the halls clean. Remain seated once you get your tray. Leave your area clean. Return books on time. Use materials and computers correctly. Keep the restroom clean. Flush the toilets. Put paper towels in the trash can. Use materials properly. Keep lockers neat and orderly. Keep your locker combination to yourself. Close your locker completely. Enter your locker at the designated times only. Report to the bus on time. Have your bus pass with you at all times. Remain seated. Get all belongings before you exit the building.

21. Uniform free days Classroom/ Team Incentives Participation on Athletic teams Attendance to special programs at a discounted rate or FREE Talent shows Games Pep Rallies School Dances Field Trips A GREAT, PEACEFUL, LOVING SCHOOL!!!

22. UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR Fighting – Classroom Disruption – Vandalism – Assault – Possession of Weapons (real or fake), Narcotics, Alcohol, and Drugs – Stealing – Truancy – Insubordination – Sexual Harassment – Sexual Activities – Intimidation – Bullying – Profanity (written or verbal) – Skipping or Cutting Class

23. CONSEQUENCES Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated Consequences for misbehavior range from Exclusion from special activities/programs/teams phone calls to parents Mandatory parent conferences ISS Overnight suspensions Home suspension Expulsion Administrators will determine which consequence is appropriate for the displayed behavior.

24. ZERO TOLERANCE You will be expelled for one academic school year if you engage in the following actions: Possession of a firearm or explosive Making a bomb threat Possession of an illegal drug or unauthorized prescription drug Battery against school personnel or threats or profanity against teachers and administrators

25. ACADEMICS HONOR ROLL – The Honor Roll is determines from the student’s report card and is set by the Board of Education’s policy. Middle School Honors Principal’s List – The numerical equivalent of A’s in all courses for a six week period with conduct of E and/or S. Distinguished Honor Roll – Grade point average of 3.6 or above with no grade below 76 with conduct of E and/or S. Honor Roll – Grade point average of at least 3.0 but less than 3.6 with no grade below 76 with conduct of E and/or S. Citizenship Honor – all E’s in conduct.

26. ATHLETICS Students must be passing all of their core classes in order to participate in extracurricular activities. Students who do not maintain an average of 75 or better will be required to attend after school tutoring.

27. Rigor, Relevance, Relationships