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WELCOME TIGER ESSENTIALS
VIRTUAL HOUSEKEEPING Stay muted Questions? Please type in the chat. We will answer at some point during the presentation. PowerPoint will be available on ESS website next Wednesday.
ADMINISTRATION TEAM Dr. Duriel Barlow, Principal Lisa Jones, Assistant Principal Cindy Bishop, Counselor (A-K) Laura Lowe, Counselor (L-Z)
FRONT OFFICE Mrs. Lania Harrison, Secretary Mrs. Kerri Allen, Bookkeeper Mrs. Kristine McClary, Nurse Officer Bill Jameson, SRO
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of East Samford School, the compass for guiding students through personal discovery in academic and social pursuits, is to guarantee that each student is empowered to explore their passions, enhance 21st century skills, and develop independence through a vital system distinguished by: Safe and nurturing environments Rigorous academic challenges that are incorporated into innovative and diverse learning experiences Engaged stakeholders who are invested in the social development and educational process Inspired learners who are globally, socially, and emotionally accountable A culture that values and develops digital literacy and prepares students to be responsible digital citizens
THIS WE BELIEVE... Responsive Using the distinctive nature and identities of young adolescents as the foundation upon which all decisions about school are made. Challenging Cultivating high expectations and advancing learning for every member of the school community. Empowering Facilitating environments in which students take responsibility for their own learning and contribute positively to the world around them. Equitable Providing socially just learning opportunities and environments for every student. Engaging Fostering a learning atmosphere that is relevant, participatory, and motivating for all learners.
WHAT IS TEAMING?
Smaller setting Collaboration
Team Meetings
Develop a relationship with teachers Communication with Parents
5-Teacher Teams Conferences
Math
Team Events
Language Arts
Celebrations
Social Studies
Pep Rallies
Science
Field trips/activities
Elective teacher
End of Year Awards Celebration
Special Education Teacher
Common Team Locations
Foster Team Spirit
Colors
T-shirts
Healthy Competition
ESS TEAMS- NEW Pathfinders Voyagers Explorers Navigators Trailblazers
BUY YOUR ESS T-SHIRT!!!
School Spirit Days
LE Bucks
Surprise Activities
Team t-shirts will be
available for purchase in
late September/Early
October
MAP
7000 Bldg.
400 Bldg.
Home of the:
Home of the:
Navigators
Trailblazers
Voyagers
Explorers
PathfindersDAILY SCHEDULE 57-minute classes 3-minutes between classes Arrival 7:40-8:00 (report directly to Homeroom) Free Breakfast (optional) Dismissal Begins at 3:30 (walkers, car riders, athletic bus riders, and 1st wave bus riders) Other bus riders will remain in their classrooms until their bus is called on class walkie talkie and on Teams app
DAILY SCHEDULE
7TH GRADE CLASSES
Core Classes Other Classes
Grade Level Mathematics Physical Education
Accelerated Mathematics Electives- will be communicated in July
Must meet criteria set forth by ACS Choir (Fee)
No waivers Theater
Students have been contacted via email Art
Band (Fee)
Science
Medical Detectives (PLTW)- Fee
Social Studies Design and Modeling (PLTW)- Fee
Language Arts Advisory/ I.E.ACCELERATED MATH
Grade Level Accelerated Math
Common Core National ½ of 7th grade CCRS standards and ½ of 8th grade
Standards/College and CCRS standards
Career Ready Standards
(CCRS) Must meet 2 of 3 of the following:
A-Average in math for 6th grade
Online textbook 120 Student Ability Index (SAI) measure from OLSAT
Qualifying score on the End-of-Course Test
Parents have been contacted by email
No waivers or requests
Online TextbookIPAD EXPECTATIONS
BASICS STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
P.A.C.E. Initiative Keep students must keep up with their iPad
Enhance the delivery and individualization No sharing of passwords or the device itself.
of instruction. Effective teaching and
learning with iPads integrates technology Charge before arriving to school
into the curriculum anytime, anywhere.
Needs to stay in the case
iPad Fee- $50
Report any tech issues
Includes
iPad Review iPad handbook
Charges for damages
Case/Keyboard
ChargerIPAD EXPECTATIONS
IPAD DISTRIBUTION PROCESS COMMON QUESTIONS
Friday, August 13th Access to social media sites?
iPad Boot Camp Inappropriate websites?
How often will students use it?
Assessments
Project submission
Daily class assignmentsARRIVAL/DISMISSAL- CAR RIDERS Car riders will be dropped off and picked up in the car loop on Dumas Drive. Detailed directions will be available on the ESS website and email communication later this summer. For their safety, students will need to be dropped off within the car loop and not onto Dumas Drive. Car Rider dismissal bell rings at 3:30pm. They will wait until their name is called before going to their car. Car Rider name tags will be available for pick-up at “Meet the Teachers”.
Bus routes will be available around late July/ early August
Wait at the nearest bus stop to your house on the
first day of school.
Students must know their bus numbers and the bus
waves.
Tip: write both numbers in the designated area of
the planner
BUS
INFORMATION Changing of transportation
Call the front office only if the message needs to get
to your student regarding a change (call before 3pm)
Students must have a signed “Change of
Transportation” form in order to ride a bus they are
assigned. They will not be allowed on the bus
without the form.DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Follow ACS 6-12 Dress Code Typical issues and concerns
Policy Shorts that are above the 4-inches
above the knee
Consistency is our goal! Tops
Parents/guardians will be Pants with holes that do not meet
contacted to bring clothes. the 4-inch rule unless there is
material beneath the holes.
Leggings
Worn with an acceptable top that covers the
private areas of the body.
Pants must be worn at the waistDRESS FOR SUCCESS Acceptable Unacceptable
DRESS FOR SUCCESS Acceptable Unacceptable
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT (PBS) Celebrating positive behaviors Teach expectations on the 1st days of school PBIS Rewards Weekly rewards for t-shirt, no discipline issues, etc. Honor Roll celebrations Quarterly PBS Events Outside Lunch Great Breaks PBS Dances
MAKING GOOD DECISIONS
High expectations Issues to discuss with children
Be careful what you take from your peers
ACS Policies in Student Handbook
Social media
ESS Student Handbook Publicly appropriate speech and actions
Bullying/ Harassment Horseplaying
Bullying vs. teasing Medication on campus- Only parents can
bring medication to school nurse
We cannot investigate if we do not know
Teach children to not be a victim and report
for themselves and others
Complete a report (online and in the front
office)DISCIPLINE AND DISCIPLINE POINTS Our goal is to be fair, consistent, and developmentally appropriate Teaching moments- We may not call parents/guardian every time. Discipline points are deducted for the following: Team detention (10 points) School-wide detention (15 points per day) Bus suspension (25 points per suspension) ISS (70 points per placement) Suspension (25 points per day) Alternative School (200 points) You must have points to participate in PBS events and fieldtrips Points are reflected as a homeroom grade (not an academic grade)
SAFETY @ ESS
2021• Unannounced drills
• Quarterly safety committee
BASIC meetings with student input
SECURITY • Sandy Hook Promise Anonymous
MEASURES Reporting System
IN PLACE
• Raptor Visitor Management
System
• SRO presence around campusTERMINOLOGY TO KNOW
Lockdown Drill Secure Your Lockdown
AreaLOCKDOWN DRILL • Conducted in accordance with existing State of Alabama laws. • Will be unannounced • May occur at transition times • Will NOT be communicated to parents/guardians • These are drills only, and do not constitute a true emergency situation
Used as a precautionary measure
Will periodically be conducted as a drill
SECURE YOUR
AREA Students and staff who are outside will be
brought inside. Normal school activities will
proceed, but with limited hallway movement
Parents/guardians will NOT be notified, as
this is not a Lockdown, and there is no direct
threat to the campusLOCKDOWN
RESERVED FOR ACS UTILIZES RUN, STUDENTS AND COMMUNICATION TO ENTRY TO THE CONTACT WILL BE
SERIOUS EMERGENCY HIDE, FIGHT MODEL STAFF MAY EXIT THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS SCHOOL WILL NOT BE MADE VIA OFFICIAL
SITUATIONS BUILDING IF IT IS THE WILL OCCUR AFTER POSSIBLE DURING A ACS AND/OR ESS
SAFER OPTION. THEY ALL STUDENTS AND LOCKDOWN AND MEANS OF
HAVE ALSO BEEN STAFF ARE SAFE AND PHONES WILL NOT BE COMMUNICATION
TRAINED HOW TO THE FACTS OF THE ANSWERED
SECURE THEMSELVES SITUATION HAVE
IN A CLASSROOM BEEN ASCERTAINEDPLEASE DO NOT…
SPREAD UNSUBSTANTIATED USE TERMS SUCH AS “HALF- ASSUME THE
RUMORS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. THIS LOCKDOWN,” “SOFT-LOCKDOWN,” FACTS/CIRCUMSTANCES OF AN
INTERFERES WITH OUR ABILITY “SHELTERED-IN-PLACE,” ETC. EMERGENCY SITUATION BEFORE
TO PRIORITIZE THE SAFETY OF VERIFYING WITH
STUDENTS AND STAFF ADMINISTRATION• Encourage your student to ask questions if
they want clarification
• Encourage your student to develop a
PLEASE trusting relationship with an adult on
DO… campus
• Get to know your S.R.O. (Off. Jameson)
• Be an advocateTIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Use planner on iPad – teachers will Pay attention to weekly emails from your
discuss this in their classes team
Review Schoology- know your child’s Midterm Progress reports
password
End of 9-weeks report cards
Access Parent Portal
Allow mistakes and use them as growth
Allow time for entering of grades
opportunities
Teach students to advocate for
themselves Make sure students know their:
Bus #
Take advantage of I.E. for extra study time
Home address
Work on typing skills Phone #
Organize folders periodicallyCOMMUNICATION ESS Website- https://www.auburnschools.org/ess Weekly Team Email Twitter- @EastSamford Schoology- team and class information Blackboard Messaging (from Dr. Barlow) PTO Facebook- East Samford PTO 2021-22
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Project ID Mountain Bike Club
Student Council Robotics Club (Design and Modeling)
Broadcast Team/ Yearbook Science Olympiad
Drama Club/ Thespian Society Technology Student Association
(TSA)
FCA
Korean Language & Culture EDUCATE
Program Chess Club
Lit WitsATHLETICS Fall/Winter Sports Spring Sports Football (Summer) Tennis (October) Boys & Girls Basketball Middle School Soccer- (October) December/January Wrestling (September) Track & Field (Late January) Swimming & Diving Boys & Girls Golf- October Cross Country (Early August) Girls Softball- Mid-August Volleyball Auburn Schools Lacrosse Boys & Girls Golf (October)
SAVE THE DATE 2021
Online Registration- June 21st – July 19th
Team Placement Announcement- Week of July 12th
Elective Announcements- Week of July 12thSAVE THE DATE 2021 Meet Your Teachers Thursday, August 5th 8:30-10 Trailblazers, Pathfinders, and Navigators 10:30-12 Explorers and Voyagers Pick-up any pre-purchased items (t-shirts, supply kits, paper planner) Pick-up car tag for daily car riders Visit classrooms and teachers This is not time for an in-depth personal conference, but to meet and greet.
SAVE THE DATE Curriculum Nights 6pm-7pm Tuesday, August 17th Voyagers and Navigators Wednesday, August 18th Pathfinders and Explorers Thursday, August 19th Trailblazers Accelerated math meetings will be held each night from 5:15-5:45pm.
1ST DAYS OF SCHOOL Watch for signs at arrival – first week is slowest! Please be patient. Please contact the transportation department for any bus issues. Class schedules will be distributed during homeroom School tours Team building activities
WHAT CAN BE PURCHASED NOW? MySchool Bucks ESS T-shirts iPad Fees Planners (limited supply)
QUESTIONS?
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