August 3, 2009

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

          Welcome to the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year at Mt. Juliet Middle School.  We would like to be among the first in welcoming you to a new school as well as to a new school year.  We look forward to working with you and your child.

          Since the middle school concept may be new for some of you, it’s our pleasure to briefly describe what it entails.  Your child has already been placed with a team (Team 6C).  Each team has five teachers that will closely work with you and your child to ensure a successful year.  The teaming model is used to help make your child’s transition from elementary school to middle school as easy as possible.  We will also be on a block schedule system (A days/B days).  So there will be many new changes for your child this year. 

*Expectations:

·        Arrive on time in dress code to school daily.

·        Turn in class work/homework on time.

·        Come to class prepared with all required classroom materials and your AGENDA.

·        Treat people, property, and yourself with respect.

*Agenda/Email/Communication:

• The agenda is one way that we communicate with you.
• The students should always have their daily work and homework copied in their agenda.
• We will write notes in the agenda as needed.
• We do use email frequently, so please check for emails.
• Due to the spam system our email system uses, please put your child’s name in the subject line of your emails.
• Teacher web is a great source of information for our team!

*Attendance Policy:

• Please read the attendance/tardy policies in your child’s agenda.
• It is your child’s responsibility to get any of their make-up work the day they return.

*Homework:

·        Late work will result in a deduction of 10 points.(This does not apply to work from EXCUSED absences.)

·        PLEASE make sure your child gets their make-up work when absent!

*Behavior Plan:

·        1^st offense: Verbal Warning/Write-off

·        2^nd offense: Conference with student

·        3^rd offense: Contact Parent

·        4^th offense: Office referral

We understand that this is a lot of information and that you have been bombarded with information, but we feel it is important to establish these standards early in the year.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by email, letter, or telephone.  We will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner.  Thank you in advance for your support and the success of this year.  We realize the importance your role plays in your child’s education this year.

Thank you again for your support!

                   Sonya Duncan~ Science

                        Jessica Gray~ English

          Jeanene Hagar~ Math

            Tiffany McNeese~ Reading

            Joe Reed~ Social Studies

            ***Team 6 C Teachers***

My child ____________________ and I have read and understand Team 6C’s policies and responsibilities.

X______________________________                      ___________

          Parent/Guardian Signature                                              Date

PLEASE PRINT your email address for us to use as a form of communication.  If you have more than one, please tell us whom each email belongs to so when know when sending out an email.

Thank you!