1. Welcome to 6 th Grade Parent Night at R.C. Loflin Middle School Principal – Damon Patterson 7 th Grade Asst. Principal – Diana Greenhouse Counselor – Teri Rodgers 8 th Grade Asst. Principal – Amber White Counselor – Doug Hampton

2. Joshua ISD will be a highly acclaimed model of educational excellence JISD Vision Statement (2015)

3. JISD Mission Statement Joshua ISD develops productive citizens of exceptional character who are life-long learners

4. LMS Mission Statement To exemplify excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and actions. School Motto The key is me. A Rachel’s Challenge Campus!!

5. LMS Keys of Excellence Integrity Failure Leads to Success Speak with Good Purpose This Is It Commitment Ownership Flexibility Balance

6. STUDENT SUCCESS  7th grade transition made easier by being organized  We only have two years to help prepare students for success in high school  Use of expandable file folders and planners are helpful  Organization is key!  Schedule time to meet with teachers

7. Parent/Teacher/Student Conference T eachers are available to meet with you and your student during their conference by appointment Please contact your student’s teacher to schedule a conference

8. Skyward Family Access Grades are posted throughout each six weeks on the internet. Please visit our district website for links to Skyward Family Access and our school/teacher websites at your convenience for updated information on all things pertaining to your student. www.joshuaisd.org All students access Skyward in Computer Lab

9. LMS Procedures  4 minute passing periods  9 periods per day  Larger backpacks do not fit in lockers and are not allowed in classrooms or halls  Drawstring backpacks are allowed  Students need to arrive at school with all necessary supplies daily  Parent drop-off and pick-up around the back of the school  Front is reserved for buses only

10. Clubs & Organizations  Athletics  Band  Choir  Theatre arts  Robotics  Chess Club  Student Council  National Junior Honor Society  Bible Study Group  Campus Leaders  Library and Office Aides  Battle of the Books  Academic UIL  Rachel’s Challenge

11. Dress Code No flip-flops No holes/frays in jeans No sagging Skirts and dresses must not be shorter than 5” above the knee No gum on campus No leggings/spandex unless skirt is worn over No see-through, lace, or sleeveless tops No earrings, gauges, or spacers…girls only may wear earrings No extreme hair colors or hairstyles No tattoos or writing on body For boys: hair should not touch the back of the collar of their shirt, or fall below the top of their eyebrows Boys need to be clean-shaven CELL PHONES are not allowed. If seen or heard, they will be turned in to the office and may be retrieved after a fee of $15.00 has been paid

12. Blue Friday Fridays are BLUE FRIDAY spirit days at LMS!!!! Please encourage your student to wear a Joshua shirt to show school pride and support for their campus!!

13. DISCIPLINE  Lunch detention, ISS, suspension, citations, DAEP  SRO Officer assigned to LMS – Deputy Tharpe  No horse-playing, fighting, look-a-like weapons, illegal substances, foul language, inappropriate actions or words towards others, PDA, gossip, stealing, bullying, sexual harassment, disrespect  Students need to maintain self-control including on the buses

14. Student Group Visits  LMS student leaders will visit elementary campuses Thursday for a student-led discussion  6 th Grade Social this Friday, 5:00-6:30p in the Café  $5.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door  Parents are welcome and may enter at no charge

15. Thank you for your continued support as we work together towards a successful school year for all of our students!!