| November 02, 2008
Dear Panther Parents,
Updates for the week. 1 week to track out. Interms will be
issued friday. Please look for them. If you request a conference, they are
Mon-Weds 9-9:30 or by special request. Thank you for your time. Also, a
sheet regarding Computer skills testing will be given on Thursday.
Lastly, as the weather starts to get cool, please review the WCPSS policy
regarding jackets and clothing.
Panther Team
WCPSS PROMOTION STANDARDS:
Grades 6-8
1. Students will receive passing grades in:
Language Arts and Mathematics courses
Social Studies or Science courses
50% of other courses
2. Students will perform at Level III (proficient) or above in the
following
areas:
NC End-of-Grade Test of Reading Comprehension
NC End-of-Grade Test of Mathematics
NC Alternate Assessment Academic Inventory (AAAI) of Reading or Math
3. Students will score at Level III or above on the Grade 7 NC Writing
Test,
the NCAAAI in writing in Grade 7, or demonstrate adequate progress by the
end
of the year.
Maintaining a safe environment that is conducive to learning and free of
unnecessary distractions, is a top priority at Heritage Middle School.
Please review the following with your child:
NO SAGGING PANTS ARE ALLOWED at any time!
GIRLS' SHORTS AND SKIRTS MUST COME TO THE TIP OF THEIR LONGEST FINGER (ALL
THE WAY AROUND THEIR GARMENT, TO BE IN COMPLIANCE.
PANTS OR SHORTS WITH HOLES MAY NOT SHOW SKIN ABOVE THE LEVEL ACCEPTABLE FOR
SHORTS AND SKIRTS.
STRAPS MUST BE THREE FINGERS WIDE FROM START TO FINISH AND MAY NOT BE MADE
UP
OF THREE OR MORE INDIVIDUAL STRAPS WHICH TOGETHER = 3 FINGERS' WIDTH
RAZOR-BACKS, HALTERS, OR ANY OTHER CONFIGURATION WHICH ALLOWS UNDER-
GARMENTS
OR STRAPS OF UNDERGARMENTS TO SHOW ARE PROHIBITED.
CHESTS AND MIDRIFFS MUST BE SUFFICIENTLY COVERED AS TO NOT CAUSE A
DISTRACTION.
HEAD GEAR AND SUN GLASSES MAY NOT BE WORN INSIDE THE SCHOOL.
T-SHIRTS WITH GRAPHICS OR TEXT PROMOTING DRUGS, ALCOHOL, PROFANITY, OR
MATERIAL UNSUITABLE FOR A MIDDLE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT MUST NOT BE WORN.
Our current focus needs to be on our 8th graders successfully completing
their EOGs and their 8th grade year. Please help us maintain a school
atmosphere where these goals are the priority. Policing for dress code
compliance at school takes up valuable time. Thanks for supporting our
goals!
WEBSITE
Due to the end of the year, this will be the last week we update our
websites. If you have any questions, please e-mail us directly.
NEW POLICY
Due to theft taking place in the school, our administration has decided to
have girls place their purses in their lockers. They can pick them up if
they need them before they go to the bathroom, and return them afterwards.
Since purses were many of the items stolen, this should help eliminate this
problem.
As far as jackets, the students are allowed to wear hoodies, sweatshirts, or
sweaters, but no jackets with a lining. This is because some students
bring big heavy jackets into the classroom, and they can be distracting and
take up a lot of room. Also, students may have things in them that do not
belong in the classroom.
UPDATED INFORMATION
Please make sure we have a list of any updated information we may need for
our records. Please share this information with other Panther parents if
they are not on our e-mail list.
INDIVIDUAL TEACHER WEBSITES
Check the individual core subject pages for updates on class tests, projects,
quizzes, and etc.
AGENDAS
Students should write all of their assignments down in their agendas. Each
core class places their homework assignments on the board. The students are
responsible for updating their agendas daily. Please check your child's
agenda daily for homework assignments or to see what assignments or projects
are upcoming.
TUTORING
Any student that needs tutoring in language arts, must inform Mrs. Ethridge
at least 24 hours in advance. She is available only on Tuesdays from 3:30-
4:30 (unless something comes up). Students must have a written note or a
received e-mail from their parent/guardian at least 24 hours in advance for
tutoring. Please see Mrs. Ethridge or contact her for more details.
jethridge@wcpss.net
ABSENCES
If your son/daughter is out sick, please send a note to school upon their
return. Assignments are placed in each classroom for make-up work while the
student was out.
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