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Addison Community
Schools
6th Grade Orientation
Ms. Julie YeiderMrs. Ashley Davis Ms. Monica Flores
The mission of Addison Community
Schools is to...
“...provide a well balanced curriculum and learning environment, supplemented by enriching experiences in
order for all learners to be successful.”
Addison School Fight SongHere’s to old Addison,
Of all the othersShe is the one.
We pledge our true allegianceTo her name.
Let’s cheer for victory for Addison,Fight till the goal is won.
We’re for you all in one old Addison.
Rah, Rah, Rah!
Mrs. YanakeffOffice Staff
Mrs. DavisGuidance Counselor
OfficeStaff
Mrs. BradstreetOffice Staff
Mrs. PerryOffice staff
Ms. YeiderMS/HS Principal
6th Grade CoreTeachers
Mrs. Cornett
Ms. DavisMrs. Braman
Specials Teachers
Mr. Wright
Band
Mr. Klee
Computers
Mr. Gietek
PE
Mrs. Black
Music
Middle School
Special Education Teachers
Mrs. Merrill Mrs. Spitzley
6th Grade Camp *Postponed at this time*
Morning Health Screening
Before SchoolPlease complete the Health
Screening form every morning. If you answer yes
to any of the symptoms please contact the school and stay home. Then you should self-isolate at home and contact your primary care physician’s office for
direction.
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Return to School Toolkit
Exiting the Bus or a Vehicle
If you are dropped off or drive to school, please
have your mask on when you exit the vehicle and
enter the building.
VehicleWhen exiting the bus, please
remain 6 ft. from other students. Masks must be kept on while exiting the bus and
when entering the school building. Masks must be worn
while on school grounds.
Bus
MS/HS
Entrance
and Exit
Where do I Enter the Building?Regular Entrance
If you are a middle school student (who does NOT eat breakfast at school), you will enter through the MS entrance between the library entrance and the athletic entrance. You will then follow the foot traffic arrows and go directly
to your seminar class.
Breakfast EntranceIf you eat breakfast at school, you will enter through the MS/HS entrance
and then you will go directly to the cafeteria and will follow the social distancing markings while picking up your breakfast.
Once you have been through the breakfast line you will then report to the “Choir” room to sit and eat your breakfast. When you are finished, you'll be dismissed to go directly to your seminar class, following the traffic arrows.
Hallway TrafficThroughout the hallways, there will be arrows and signs placed to help remind you of the flow of foot traffic. It is
very important that you remain on one side of the hallway and follow the arrows. The high school hallway will
follow two way traffic rules. Use the right-hand side.
In the middle school, the flow of traffic will enter through the doors by Mrs. Cornett’s classroom and when you exit the classrooms you will head to the left and walk all the way around the horseshoe to exit out the doors by Mr.
Colson’s classroom.
The hallway between the MS boys and girls bathroom will not be used for foot traffic.
Hand sanitizer will be placed throughout the hallways. Please use as
needed.
Note:
Bathrooms and Drinking Fountains
Bathrooms will be accessible as needed. Bathrooms have been set up to allow social distancing. Every other sink is
available as well as every other urinal. Bathroom stalls are all accessible. Hand dryers have been replaced with paper towel dispensers. It is important to wash your hands for 20
seconds with soap and water after using the restroom.
Bathrooms
Drinking
FountainsDrinking fountains are accessible but you are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to use at the drinking fountains.
MS/HS
Bathrooms
Ladies
Gentlemen
Entering and Exiting ClassroomsEntering the Classrooms:
Try to keep 6 ft. between you and the other students entering the classroom. It is important to remember that as soon as you enter the classroom your
teachers will have a system put in place for you to be able to use the hand sanitizer. Your teachers may also require you to wipe down the desk upon
entering. As soon as you enter the classroom please have a seat, place your backpack on the back of the chair and remain facing forward. Do not rearrange
the seating unless you have been given permission from the teacher.
Exiting the Classrooms:When exiting the classrooms, it is important to keep 6 ft. between you and the
other students. Once you have exited the classroom, please follow the direction of the traffic. Before exiting the classroom, your teacher may have a
system in place that will require desks to be wiped down before exiting the classroom.
Take a Look Inside:
MS/HS Classrooms
6th Grade SpecialsStudents will be receiving their instruction for specials from the elementary specials teachers. The elementary specials teachers will be coming up to the
secondary building to provide instruction to eliminate cross contamination. This year 6th-grade specials are on a 12 week rotation.
Computers with Mr. KleeReport to Mrs. Haag’s classroom
PE with Mr. GietekStudents will meet Mr. Geitek in the Performance Gym, and he will escort
them all to the Elementary gymnasium
Music with Mrs. BlackReport to the MS/HS band room
LunchStudents will be assigned a seat on the first day of school in Seminar Class, and that is their seat until further notice. MS students will be sectioned off into sections by grade. Students will have the option of being on a rotation to sit outside weather permitting.
When entering the cafeteria, students will go to their assigned seats and will wait to be dismissed to get in line for lunch. Once in line for lunch, please follow the social
distancing signs.
Students are to sanitize their hands upon entering the lunch line and will need to provide their first and last name to the cashier. It is best to have money deposited in
the students account to help speed up the lunch line. Students will have the option of a cold lunch or hot lunch. There will not be an a-la carte available at this time.
Middle School lunch will be served at 11:03
...lunch detention
...an opportunity for students in the middle school to
go to the gym during lunch time.
At this time, there
will not be...
Cafeteria/Auditorium
Daily ScheduleTime Event
7:45 Students Released from Buses
7:45-7:55 Breakfast
8:00-8:30 1st Hour
8:35-9:21 2nd Hour
9:26-10:12 3rd Hour
10:17-11:03 4th Hour
11:03-11:33 Lunch
11:38-12:24 5th Hour
12:29-1:15 6th Hour
1:20-2:06 7th Hour
2:11-3:00 8th Hour
Middle School Seminar:
What does it do?
Provides a more
personalized learning
experience and
additional academic
support
Provides
each student with a
teacher-mentor who
becomes the contact
person for that
student's family and for
other teachersImproves the school
climate by focusing on
connections between
teachers and
students1 3
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Google ClassroomEach face-to-face class will also have a
Google Classroom ID
*There will be a Remote Learning Handbook available on the website*
Students will have access to this platform
during the school day
IF the school were to close, students who were face-to-face would
transition to the Google Classrooms
Middle School HighlightsAcademics Extracurricular Activities
Technology Middle School Sports
● Hands-On Science Curriculum-STEM Focus
● Reading, English, Math Practice through IXL
● Project Lead the Way● Band, general music, art, physical
education, and technology ● 8th grade: opportunity to earn High
School Credit (Algebra I), (Spanish I)
● Student Council● Equations● Builders Club● Radio Broadcasting● Robotics Team
● Smart Boards● 1-1 computer access available to
students
Football, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, track, cross-country, and
cheerleading
*6th graders are eligible to participate in
sports shown in white*
Athletic Eligibility
Must have
passed 4 classes
from the previous
semester
Must be
passing 6
classes during
bi-weekly
checks
Must be in
attendance for
5 class periods
during the day
To be eligible to participate in sports you...
Dances and Incentive Trips
Dances are planned through Student Council.
Middle School Dances
*Postponed at this time*
Incentive Trips
GREAT behavior is key!
Listen to announcements for
details
No outside guests are permitted
You need...
C - or better for the marking period
Less than 5 absences or 5 lunch
detentions
Lockers will NOT be used
Keep your
backpack
organized
Do not keep
dirty/smelly
items in
your
backpack
All personal
belongings
must be
kept in your
backpack
Backpacks are
searchable at
any time during
the school day
Transitioning Tips for 6th Graders
Expect to have homework
every day.
Use class time to do homework when offered.
Utilize tutoring when available.
Develop Good Study Habits
Now● Set a consistent time for homework
each day
● Complete student planners for each class every day
● Organize materials using a binder/subject folders
Talk About Friendships and
Technology Use
Discuss family expectations and monitor your child’s use of internet,
social media apps, texting, phone, and other technology
Parent InvolvementLearn what you can about the school
GET INVOLVED!
Attend Parent/Teacher
conferences
Review your child’s
agenda/planner
Communicate with the teachers via email, phone,
or visit
Keep communication open with your child’s seminar
teacher
A.M.H.P.S
It takes a small amount of time and effort to help our children, whether it is attending a meeting, helping in the concession stand, volunteering to help with a
fundraiser, helping with our honor roll sundae bar, or any of the many other activities that go on during the school year.
We will need volunteers to work in the concession stand (indoor concession). The concession stand is where we make our money that we use for the
students, whether it is money to help buy new equipment, books, or help with class trips.
Even though concessions are for sporting events, you do NOT need to have a student athlete to help out.
We appreciate ALL volunteers and the money earned is not just for the athletes:
IT IS FOR ALL STUDENTS!
A.M.H.P.S. is parents for students making a difference.
Everyone who has a child in the Middle/High School is a part of AMHPS.
6th Grade Parent Advisory Group
It is our goal this year to help provide parents with a place to share ideas, concerns, and positive experiences with us all. As the new school year begins, we will be offering our Addison families a chance to meet together to establish a Middle School Parent Advisory Committee. The overall goal is to facilitate discussion around issues relevant to this age-group and identify ways that our school community can be of assistance. First meeting will be September 10th, 2020 via Zoom at 6:00.
Transportation
Key Points to Remember:
Student behavior on the bus should be the same as being at school
Be ready early
A note from home is needed for alternative drop off and needs to be given to the office in the morning
Dropping Off or Picking Up Your Child
Picking UpDropping Off● If you plan on picking up your
child before the end of the school day, please send a note
or call the school● If you need to take your child
out of school during the instructional day, you will need to sign them out: we will escort
your child to the car● Students may not be in the
building after school hours
● When dropping your child off to school, please use the Parent Loop on the Southeast side of the main entrance
● Parents may drop off their children at school no earlier
than 7:45 am
School CommunicationPlease be sure to fill out the registration form and update your information
Note:If you move or your contact information changes in any way, please contact the Middle School office and notify them of all changes in
address, phone numbers, etc. *This counts for information regarding emergency contacts as well*
Please be sure to listen to ALL school automated messages:
*Major activity announcements**Game cancellations and updates*
*Snow days/Delays*
Medication Policy
What Happens if I feel Sick during the Day?
All medications (both prescription and
non-prescription) must be brought to school by an adult
and turned in to the office. Over the counter medication
cannot be distributed without a doctor’s
prescription.
No medications are permitted on the school bus.
Exceptions include: emergency medications,
inhalers, diabetic medications, and allergy
medications with appropriate documentation.
If you feel sick, first let
your teacher know so
that you may go to the
restroom or office
Office staff will
evaluate the situation
and contact parents
as necessary
Medical office visit notes
should be turned in to the
office upon the student’s
return to school
Home Access for Parents
Stay up-to-date on your child’s attendance and grades!
ESchool is our student records/management software
It gives you access to all of your child’s grades, attendance, and homework
assignments from home
If you do not have a username and
password, please contact the
Middle School Office to obtain this
information.
Click here to login
Attendance
Absences Add Up:
Students who have unexcused absences between 5 and 8
times per marking period will lose 5% of their grade.
9 or more absences will result in a 10% reduction of the grade.*The reduction is applied to the grade prior to the exam grade being factored into the final grade for the semester.*
High attendance rates support
academic success
Be on time for school and get to your classes on time. If you are
late, please sign in at the office to receive a tardy pass for your
teacher.
Pre-excused absence forms should be filled
out and turned in to the office at least one week
prior to the absence.
3 Tardies=
1 Absence
Things to Remember
Homework Policy
It is important that you understand each individual teacher’s homework policy
for late assignments, making up tests, etc.
“A genius is a talented person who does his homework.”
-Thomas A. Edison-
Students will be given the number
of days of their excused
absences,to make up their missed
work
Contact the Middle School office to
obtain any missing assignments for
your child
School SafetyAll entrances to the building are locked. At 8:00 am the Elementary and Secondary inside doors will be locked.
Please use the main entrance when entering the building; get the attention of the office staff to enter and then sign in
to get a visitor’s pass.
School cameras are placed throughout the hallways and outside to ensure the safety and security of all students.
NEVER open a door to let ANYONE in. Everyone must use the main entrance to ensure safety of
the school.
Dress CodeThe school dress code is enforced to ensure that nothing affects the educational program of the school and the health and safety
of others
Parents Note:You may need to bring a
change of clothing to the
school if your child is in
violation of the school dress
code.
Dress code information is outlined in the student handbook
If there is a dress
code violation, a
change of clothes
will need to be
made.
Electronic Devices
Students may possess a wireless communication
device, iPod, MP3, or similar electronic storage device and
use it from 7:45-7:59 am
Cell phones are
prohibited from
8:00-3:00. All phone
calls must be made in the
office.
Note:The school is NOT responsible for students’ personal electronic devices if they are lost,
stolen, or broken.
School SuppliesMiddle School and High School Supply List
● Big, durable backpack to carry from class to class
● Reusable face masks or disposable face masks
● Reusable water bottle● Flash drive● Earbuds/Headphones (dollar store
ones work great with the computers)
● A multi-subject notebook
● A binder/folder to take back and forth to class (having a different color for each class is a helpful way to stay organized)
● Pencils● Pens● Colored Pencils● Highlighters● Pad of Sticky Notes● Index cards
For Gym: deodorant, gym shoes, and gym clothes
BULLYINGBullying is an act of repeated
aggressive behavior in order to intentionally hurt another person,
physically or mentally.
Behaviors May Include:
If you or someone you know is being bullied, tell a teacher, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Yeider, or Ms. Flores.
*Forms are available in the information rack*
Verbal or
written
abuse
Exclusion
from
activities
Exclusion
from social
situations
Physical
abuse or
coercion
Name
calling
Behavioral & Student Support Specialist
Michigan Safe Start Plan:
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health
Central liaison to access/navigate mental health referralsPeriodically, students will be provided with questionnaires and
screeners that address issues related to mental health in order to support comprehensive and timely support for your student if they
require any assistance. Parents/family members will also receive mental health guidance,
information, and resources on an ongoing basis.
Monica Flores, LLMSW(517) 547-6990
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)Virtual Learners:
The Michigan Cares Portal offers hundreds of digital SEL lessons, and
are tailored to a student’s specific grade-level and needs.
Each student-lesson is accompanied by a parent-lesson that offers
information and tips for having helpful conversations with your
student about each topic or skill.
Students and Parents must first visit https://360.michiganvirtual.org/ to
register.
In-Person Learners:
● Understand and manage their emotions
● Set and achieve positive goals● Feel and show empathy for
others● Establish and maintain positive
relationships● Make responsible decisions● Recognize signs of poor mental
health in themselves and others● Develop healthy coping
techniques
Weekly lessons to help students:
Click here to view an enlarged version of the
“Request to See the Behavior Specialist” form
Community ResourcesLenawee and Hillsdale Counties have both compiled comprehensive
resource guides to provide our Addison community with available wellness resources:
*Click on the county name to view the resource guide for that county*
In the event of an emergency, please call 911 or utilize the following services as needed:
Lenawee Hillsdale
*The red text above also contains a link to each service’s website*
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453)
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Students: Keep this in mind...
Where you go from here is up to you…
YOU ALL have a clean slate right now!
YOU ALL have straight A’s!
YOU ALL have perfect attendance!
YOU ALL have a perfect discipline record!
YOU are responsible for YOUR choices that
YOU make and YOUR own behaviors.
Questions