TARPON SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Assistant Principals

Mrs. Devine – 6th Grade

Mrs. Mays – 7th Grade

Mrs. Attkisson – 8th Grade

Guidance Counselors

Ms. Burge – 6th Grade

Ms. Linstrum – 7th Grade

Mrs. Sampson – 8th Grade

Principal – Mrs. Giles

Clerks

Mrs. Scopelitis – 6th Grade

Ms. Hunter – 7th Grade

Ms. Economos – 8th Grade

BELL SCHEDULE FOR A 6TH GRADER

1st period –9:30 -10:20

2nd period – 10:24 – 11:11

1st Lunch Shift 11:15 – 11:45

3rd period – 11:49 – 12:36

4th period – 12:40 – 1:27

5th period – 1:31 – 2:18

6th period – 2:22 – 3:09

7th period – 3:13 – 4:00

4 minutes betwee

n classes

Average class

time 47 minutes

1st period –9:30 -10:12

2nd period – 10:16 – 10:58

Activity – 11:02 – 11:37

1st Lunch Shift 11:41 – 12:11

3rd period – 12:15 – 12:57

4th period – 1:01 – 1:43

5th period – 1:47 – 2:29

6th period – 2:33 – 3:15

7th period – 3:19 – 4:00

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Complete a schedule change form

All schedule changes go through administration for approval

Schedules will not be changed because you want to be with your friend, you don’t like your teacher, or because you changed your mind about your elective.

LOCKERS

You are responsible for keeping your locker neat and clean.

Don’t share your combination. Lockers should be closed and locked at all

times. You must stay in your assigned locker. Locks will be assigned by the school. The cost

for a lock is $5.

DRESS CODE

SHIRTSShirts may be polo-style, solid color, short or long sleeves. Any logo must be smaller than a business card. TSMS logo polo shirts are also permitted.

T-shirts must be solid color, crew neck, short or long sleeves.   All TSMS logo t-shirts are permitted.

OUTERWEARZippered or buttoned outerwear is acceptable; the dress code shirt must be visible when the jacket is open.   Sweaters must be solid color; they may be crew neck, pullover or cardigan-style. Pull-over or zippered hoodies with the TSMS logo are acceptable, as well as other hoodies with a logo no larger than a business card. Hoods must be down at all times when on campus. Non-conforming outerwear must be put in your locker for the day when arriving on campus.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

DRESS CODE

SHORTSShorts must be knee-length and solid color.  Shorts must be worn at waist (as per state statute).  Shorts may be Bermuda shorts, walking shorts, cargo, or denim (no holes, rips or tears of any kind).

PANTS/CAPRISPants must be solid color, cotton, khaki-style pants or jeans (no holes, rips or tears of any kind).  Pocket stitching is acceptable. Jeggings, leggings, joggers, athletic and sweat pants of any kind, elastic waist, or drawstring pants are not acceptable.

SKIRTSSkirts must be knee-length or longer, and loose-fitting.  Tops must be dress code (t-shirt or polo shirt as previously described).  Dresses are not permissible.

DRESS CODE

FOOTWEARShoes must have a heel strap or closed back. No flip flops, sliders, or sandals without back straps are allowed.

DRESS CODE DON’TS

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

BinderDividers with pockets or color-coded foldersPensPencilsColored PencilsNotecardsPencil PouchSmall Pencil SharpenerLoose Leaf PaperComposition Notebooks (2-3)

CAFETERIA GUIDELINES

*Your teacher will walk you to the lunchroom. *Students will sit with their 2nd period class. *Cell phones are NOT allowed during lunch time. * Keep your area clean and put your tray up when

done. *Behavior expectations – stay in seat, Keep food on

tray and in your area, and keep volume at an inside voice level.

P.E. CLASS

All students are required to change into a gym clothes in order to participate in P.E.

All students are also required to wear sneakers. If you don’t wear sneakers to school you must change into them.

Lockers will be assigned for P.E. Locks can be purchased for $5.

SPORTS

BasketballVolleyball

TrackCheerleading

CLUBS

Art ClubStudent CouncilJunior National Honor SocietyDrama ClubYearbookEnvironmental Club500 Role ModelsYouth and Government

Winter GuardMighty MuTri Music Honor SocietySound WaveSpanish ClubChristians in ActionPeer Connectors