ABOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Q: Where do we go the first day of school when
we arrive?
A: A couple of days before school starts in August, the counselors will post class rosters on
the entrance at door “A”.
Find the
following information:
YOUR
NAME
TEACHER’S NAME
ROOM NUMBER
This is
where you will begin on the first day.
Q: What is the daily schedule?
A: In general, your classes will each be 51
minutes long with 20 minutes for lunch and 5 minutes to pass between
classes. On Thursday, you will have an
Advisory class the last 20 minutes of the day.
You may enter the building beginning at
Periods Time
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Remember
on Thursdays Advisory will be from
Q: What classes will we take in the sixth grade?
A: All students will have the same 5 basic
academic classes – English, Math, Social Studies,
Q: What do we need to know about lunch?
A: You will need your ID card in the cafeteria
as well as know your ID number. Lunch is
currently $1.75 and Breakfast is $1.00.
Free/Reduced Lunch forms are available in the Main Office.
There are 3 lunch lines in the
cafeteria. One changes daily and is
called the “Hot Lunch Line”. Then there
is a line for Hamburgers, Corn Dogs, Fries, and Sandwiches. The last line is the Scorpion Snack Shop
filled with all kinds of goodies. As
always, you have the option of bringing your own lunch too.
There are also vending machines located
around the cafeteria. Please remember
food and drink is not allowed in the classrooms and in the hallways. You must finish these before leaving the cafeteria.
Q: Can we ride our bikes to school?
A: Yes.
There is a bike rack located at the front of the school. Please remember to bring a lock for your
bike.
Q: Can we bring skateboards to school?
A: No.
Q: Can we bring walkmans, radios, CD players,
etc.?
A: No.
Q: What is the dress code?
A: You will find a detailed dress code on the
Q: What do we do if we forget our locker
combinations?
A: During the first week of school you will
give your locker combination to your advisory teacher – ask them for help. You will also have a lock for your Gym class
– the Gym teacher can assist you with concerns regarding that lock.
Q: What do we do if we lose/forget our class schedule?
A: Go to the Counselors’ office for another
copy. On the first day of school, attach
your schedule to the inside of your agenda so that this situation is avoided.
Q: What happens if we are tardy?
A: If you are late to school, go straight to the
Attendance Office first and then to class.
If you are late to a class, a teacher may give you a warning at first and
if it continues you will begin receiving detentions, in class behavior
modification (ICBM), or out of school suspensions.
Q: Do I need to contact the school if I am going
to be absent?
A: Yes.
Your parents must contact the Attendance Office at 989-7371.
Q: Can I chew gum in school?
A: No.
Q: Do we have recess?
A: No.
Q: Are there school dances?
A: Yes.
You will need your ID to attend.
Q: Are there any clubs or activities?
A: Yes.
Scott has National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Garden Club,
Science Olympiad, Chess Club, Conflict Mediators, etc.
Q: What do I do if I have a conflict with
another student?
A: You can discuss the situation with the
teachers or the counselors. The
counselors can set up a conflict mediation for you to
help work through this situation.
Q: Are there any sports to participate in?
A: Yes.
Scott has football, cheerleading, basketball, track, and wrestling. You must maintain certain grades to
participate in these sports.