Information Night
2011-2012
· Website- jpiics.org- Check for nightly homework,announcements, upcoming events, important information, study guides for tests, calendar
- AR Books-always check the website and have the student ask the teacher if not sure if it follows the criteria 2 books per quarter in addition to the summer reading and school novels-must be 4.0 or higher, at least 100 pages, over 400 pages counts as 2 books
- Homework--can be @ one hour to75 minutes-check planners
-spelling and vocabulary can be completed over the weekend for the following week
-do not work ahead in Simple Solutions-Math or Grammar-quizzes based on current four lessons
-studying is part of homework-prayers, notes, vocabulary
Students are expected to hand in homework on the due date it was assigned. If a student has an excused absence they will be allowed one day for every day that they were absent to make-up the assigned work. Failure to turn in homework on time will result in the following consequences:
-Missing at the time of class-10 points off, two days-20 points and if still not completed stay in at recess,
-No work folders are sent home & no signing of tests or assignments
-assignments and tests are returned throughout the week whenever graded
- Grades-Always check OptionC to keep up-to-date on assignments, quizzes, grades. Grades are updated every two weeks. We are no longer having parents sign failing test grades because the grades are posted on OptionC.
- Completion grades-Students begin with a 100%. For every missing/late assignment, 2 points will be deducted.
- Interims-none-check Option C
· Honors-pg. 13 in handbook. All classes count but are weighted according to how often the class meets. Spelling, Art, Music, Gym –count as one; while Religion, Reading, expressions, Math, Science, and SS count as five. Second honors-3.0-3.499, First honors-3.5 and above. A student will be ineligible for honors if he/she receives a detention, suspension, or Friday School during the quarter for which honors are being given, and/or receives 5 points on their student behavior card, and/or receives three or more checkmarks in the personal development area of the report card.
- IOWAs-will begin Monday, October 3-will be testing in the morning-Tests will last about two weeks. Please try not to schedule appointments during those times.
- Tardies-any student leaving earlier than 3:30 will be marked tardy
- Absences-call in and tell where to send work-cannot be picked up before 3:15
Pick-up table across from office-3:15-4:00
Students are required to make-up work from their absences
- Notes-for absences-even if you called in-
*For change in routine-car rider/walker/bus
For going to McDonald’s, Skyline, etc.
Will not be able to call home if they forgot their note-will go home the usual way
-if on a sports team/band-one note at the beginning of the season will suffice
- Field Trips- Conner Prairie-Tuesday, September 27
@$35.00; be at school 7:40; will return @5:00.
If cost is a financial hardship-please let homeroom teacher know and the PTO can secure funds
Early Spring- La Boiteaux Woods-after reading the novel Hatchet
May-National Museum of the United States Air Force-After our study of our involvement in WWI to the present
· In-Control parent meeting-November 9-7:00 P.M.
- Girls’ Science Club-letter will be sent home to see if there is an interest-once a month with a woman scientist as speaker
· Totus Tuus Award-Totus Tuus was Pope John Paul II’s apostolic motto. It is a Latin phrase meaning “totally yours” or complete commitment to Christ. These students are chosen for their commitment to living out the love of Christ through their curiosity about the Christian faith, commitment to service, reverence during prayer, and respect for the dignity of each person. A student is eligible to receive this award once per school year.
John Paul II Catholic School
Middle School Guidelines and Expectations
Middle School Rules
Cooperate with your teachers and classmates.
Respect the rights and property of others.
Carry out your student responsibilities.
Middle School Responsibilities
Obey all the school rules.
Bring all needed materials to class.
Accept responsibility for grades or other consequences.
Be in your seat and ready to work when the class begins.
Do your own work.
Turn in your work on time.
Ask for help when you need it.
Follow all classroom procedures.
Consequences
Failure to follow the classroom rules, procedures, or carrying out your student responsibilities can lead to the following consequences depending on the situation:
Points on the student behavior card (See handbook p. 20-22).
Verbal warning from a teacher or staff member.
Detention
Poor grades on late or missing homework
Loss of recess privilege
Confiscation of materials
Call to a parent or guardian
Conference with parent or guardian
Movement of class seat assignment
Referral to principal for out of school suspension
Friday Evening School
Dress Code
The Dress Code policy is on pgs. 24-27 in the handbook.
Dress code-watch skirt length/belts
-Jewelry-no bracelets, ankle bracelets, simple necklace with small religious medallion
No athletic neckwear or fingernail polish
Name tags-25 cents for clip, $3.00 for replacement-no stickers, defacing
If a student loses or damages a nametag, he/she will be expected to replace it within one week or receive the appropriate consequences.
* Out-of-uniform days-still required to follow school uniform rules-see handbook
Cheating
If a student is caught cheating on a homework assignment, he/she will receive 5 points on his/her student behavior card and a 0 for the assignment. If a student cheats on a quiz or test, he/she will receive an automatic 0 for that assignment, a call home to the parent or guardian, and15 points on their student behavior card (which will result in at least a detention).
Handouts
Sometimes students are given handouts related to an assignment. A growing problem is that they often lose these handouts. It is expensive and time consuming to replace these handouts. If a student loses a handout, they will receive a point on their behavior card and receive a new copy.
Backpacks
It is expected that students will use their time in the morning to organized materials they will need for morning classes. The same applies to afternoon classes. Students will not be permitted to return to their homeroom to retrieve materials for a class. If they must have a needed supply and do return to the homeroom, they will receive a point from the teacher.
Students are expected to periodically clean out their book bags and 8 pocket folders with or without parent help.