Guion Creek Middle School2013-2014

Welcome !

Mrs. Maggie Hernandez Bishop- Principal Mrs. Kathy Hyduk – Assistant Principal Mr. Cy Johnson – Assistant Principal Mr. Quentin Hunter – Athletic Director Mr. Shine– Resource Officer/Campus

MonitorGuidance Department

Mrs. Amy White– Counselor () Ms. Qiana Miller – Counselor ()

Important Dates The Class Schedule Sample Schedule Bell Schedule Skyward Dress Code Tardy Policy Programs/Activities School Resources

August 13th – First day of schoolAugust 22nd – Picture Day August 28th – Back to School NightSeptember 25th – Parent-Teacher ConferencesSeptember 13 – Progress reports

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The Student Schedule is based on a 8 period day rotation with 7 class periods per day.

For Example: 6th Grade Curriculum includes:

Language Arts Related Arts: Directed StudiesMath ChoirScience BandReading OrchestraSocial Studies P.E./Wellness

8:45 a.m. Universal Breakfast in classroom

School day: 8:50 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. Class periods: 50 minutes Passing periods: 3 minutes Related-Arts passing periods: 4 minutes 6th grade Lunch Time: E lunch-12:33-

1:03 F lunch-12:47-1:17

Type http://skyward.pike.k12.in.us into your internet browser.

Log into Skyward using the username and password provided by the district.

If you do not have a username and password contact the school office at 317-293-4549.

Shirts Color - any SOLID Style - Polo-style (no logos); Worn - Tucked in and buttoned at all times

Undershirts Color - any SOLID (no visible printing) Style - long or short sleeved (no printing on sleeves) Worn - tucked in at all times, under appropriate shirt; Crew neck or V-neck No visible camisoles or other attire considered "underwear" by administration

Shoes Style - Any closed-toe shoe; Closed-heel or strap-heel; NO flip-flops Socks, Stockings, Tights, Hose Color - Any solid color Pants, Walking-Shorts, Skirts, Capris, Skorts, Jumpers: Color:Khaki (tan)

Navy Blue Black StylePleated or flat front Cargo, Dickie, or Docker style; must be wide (NO SKINNY LEG-style) NO JEANS OR DENIM; Worn pulled up on the waistline. Pants must be worn Loose at bottom (NO banding, tucking, rolling, with or without rubber bands or strings) Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers must be worn No more than 2 inches above the knee 

Belt Style - any appropriate leather or cloth; Worn - Visible and fastened at all times; Buckle MUST be a standard size and non-ornamental

Sweaters, Sweatshirts Color - any solid Style Hoodless Crewneck Button down Waist length Solid vest – front and back; Worn - over an approved shirt with collar visible

COMMUNICATION METHODS Use the agenda book to track

assignments. Contact the teacher by email or by

phone. Know the dates for progress/report

cards. Fall & Spring Parent/Teacher

Conferences. Visit the School—Attend Back-to-School

Night Request a conference with teachers. Periodically check progress on Skyward.

1 – 2 Warning3 Phone call home to parent4 ½ hour after-school detention 4p - 4:30p6 2hr after-school detention 4p - 6p8 Saturday School (on schedule 8a - 11a)10 Parent Conference (student in ISS until conf. held)12 One-day Pike Support Academy (8a - 4:30p)14 Three-day Pike Support Academy assignment16 Parent Conference (student in ISS until conf. held)18 One-day Out-of-School Suspension

Progress reports

Report cards

Skyward Access

WJAG Sisters to Sisters Academic Teams Student Council Multicultural Scholars National Junior Honor Society La Plaza Mother/Daughter Club Readers are Winners Club Athletics Tutoring Jazz Band, Honors Choir and Honors Orchestra

Social Worker Cummins Behavorial Health Interpreter/Language Translation support Chartwells Food Service/Free-Reduced application School Counselors School Nurse Attendance Secretary/Registrar Lobby Hostess (Use of Lobby Guard) School Treasurer-Book Rental Athletic Director Athletic Trainer

VIP

Very Important Parent (VIP a.k.a. PTA)

Parent Volunteers (e.g. bookstore, assist teachers, read to students)

Cross-Country Tennis Wrestling Swimming Track Intramurals All athletes must have a physical and

concussion forms on file

Prepare for class with supplies and materials. Agenda-to record assignments and hall passes. Know due dates for classwork and homework. Punctuality-On time arrival for class. Absences-Complete makeup work. Participate actively and positively in class. Choose friends wisely Lockers-Your combination is for you/no one else

ISTEP+ Open-ended Part 1- March 3 - 12 Multiple-choice Part 2- April 28 - May 9

Acuity Predictive A (LA/M) Sept. 23-Oct. 4Predictive B (LA/M) Nov. 25-Dec.

10Predictive B (Sci./Soc. St) (6-7) Dec. 4-17Predictive C (Sci./Soc. St) (6-7) Feb. 6-21Predictive C (LA/M) Feb. 3-19

LAS Links Jan. 22 - Feb. 28

High Ability Oct. 7 - 23(new students 6-7)Jan. 21 – 31 (all 6-7)

We are so glad that you are here; We look forward to a great year!

See you back on Tuesday, August 13, 2013!