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Brighton Middle School

7785 Highway 51 South

Brighton, TN 38011

Office: 901-840-9450 ~ Fax: 901-840-9475

http://bms.tipton-county.com/

School Day Hours:

Monday-Friday 7:40am - 2:40pm

School Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm

Mission Statement:�The mission of Brighton Middle School is to provide a safe and secure environment while promoting an education that challenges students to become productive citizens.

Mascot: Cardinal

School Colors: Red, Black & White

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ADJUSTMENT AND NEW EXPERIENCES

Lockers

Class Rotations

Extracurricular Activities/Clubs

Technology Integration

Coursework and rigor

Heavier reliance on organization / time management

Tutoring options available

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Lines of Communication

School Website
Facebook
Skyward Family Access
Phone and Email
Parent/Teacher Conferences
District Website

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Typical Middle School Day

Student Hours: 7:40 am – 2:40 pm

Students can enter building at 7:00 am and eat breakfast and/or go to the gym (Bus riders, Car riders)

Car riders drop off and pick up at the cafeteria entrance.�Please do not drop off students before 7:00 because they will not be supervised.

7:40 – Students are tardy and must report to the library. After 8:00 am, students will report to the front office if they are late.

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Daily Schedule

Students will be scheduled for the following classes each day.

Language arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Cardinal Time (Enrichment/Interventions)

Related Arts Classes (one class)

Band (year long class)
Yearbook 7^th & 8^th Grade (year long class)
P.E.
Library – College/Career Ready
General Music
STEM/ Computer Literacy
Health

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Are you ready to JUMP into middle school?

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Elementary School

Teachers - 1 or 2 core subject teachers plus specials

Classroom - Students learn in 2-3 classrooms each day.

Class change- whole class transitions together, while walking in a straight line

Supplies- Students bring in supplies at the beginning of the year. Teacher manages supplies and classroom materials. Often these are stored in the classroom for use as needed.

Restrooms- Students take restroom breaks as a whole class.

Middle School

Teachers- 4 core subject teachers, plus specials.

Classroom- Students learn in 5-8 classrooms a day.

Class change- The bell rings and students transition independently to the next class. Class changes are timed.

Supplies- Students will need to manage their own supplies and carry them to each class daily.

Restrooms- Students use the restroom during class changes. Leaving class is discouraged.

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Make a game plan and TACKLE that schedule!

Review your student’s schedule.

Write the schedule down or make a copy.

Plan out the best times to visit the restroom and lockers.

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Score big with a with an organized backpack.

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The winning team has some backpack hacks that will set our student’s up for a great middle school season!

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#1 Pick the right bag.

Padded Straps
Multiple pockets
Padded laptop pocket
Zipper pouch for art supplies
Wallet/pocket for money

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#2 Pack your bag for a busy day.

Binder or notebook for each class.
Notebook paper
Headphones
Art supplies

(crayons, colored pencils, stick glue)

Calculator- TI-30XIIS
PENCILS, PENCILS, PENCILS!!!
Water bottle

*check backpacks often and replace supplies each 9 weeks.

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#3 Organize it and check it often!

Assign 1 binder/notebook for each subject.
Put all work in the assigned binder.
Keep art supplies in zipper pouch, including PENCILS.
All assignments should be in a folder. No papers should be loose or crumpled at the bottom of the bag.

Make sure all assignments are placed in the correct class binder.

Check agenda’s for homework and important dates.

Throw away trash from snacks or lunch.

Locate pencils. Pencils are the #1 most forgotten item in the backpack.

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# 4 Label important supplies.

Student’s first and last name should be put on ALL important supplies.

Inside backpack
Front of class binders
Inside lunchboxes
On the back of calculators
Headphones (send an inexpensive set)
Agenda books
Anything you would like back if lost!!!!

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#5 Use lockers to help �lighten the load. �

PACKS BACK ARE HEAVY.
Students should use lockers to store class materials when not in use.
Plan 1-2 locker trips per day.
Students will need to learn how to open a combination lock quickly.
Less hallway socializing means more time for locker/restroom breaks.

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Excited for winning year!

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�ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICIES

A student needs an attendance note for

A daily absence
A late check in
An early check out

A student is tardy after 7:40. There is a difference between being tardy at 7:41 versus being tardy at 8:00 or later. Five “early tardies” equals after-school detention. Four “late tardies” equals one day’s absence.

As noted in the Tipton County Schools Student Handbook: The Tennessee legislature passed new laws in 2018 regarding school attendance and truancy, which require immediate progressive interventions be implemented upon a student having 5 unexcused absences. Therefore, we have also made changes to our board policy regarding absences. A student will be allowed 6 parent/guardian notes (excusing a maximum of 6 total days) per school year. Parent/guardian notes for absences must be turned into the school no later than 5 days after the student returns. Doctor notes should be turned in as soon as possible. All students that do not meet the expectation of attending school every day class is in session are subject to interventions and referral to Juvenile Court if their attendance still does not fall in compliance as outlined in /tca 49-6-3009.2 �
Students turn in attendance notes to the library before homeroom upon returning to school.

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Cafeteria info

Student Lunch – Free

Regular price is $2.25, Reduced price is $1.00

Student Breakfast – Free

Regular Price is $0.40, Reduced price is $0.30

Please complete Free/Reduced Lunch Forms Online via Paypams

Payments can be made in the cafeteria during breakfast hours

Visitors are not allowed to eat with students

You may begin paying on your lunch account August 7th (first full day for students)

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Clubs and Organizations

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Brighton Middle School offers students opportunities through activities such as Spelling Bee, Red Ribbon Week, National Junior Honor Society, GEMS, male mentorship program, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Choir, Cardinal Club, and a robotics partnership with the high school. Students and parents are encouraged to participate throughout the school year in many different school events.

Athletics - football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis, track, softball, baseball, and cheerleading, cross-country, and Brighton Junior Anglers (via BHS).

BMS also provides students the opportunity to participate in several service projects each year. These include Make-A-Wish, Tipton County Special Olympics, the Thanksgiving food drive for needy families, Christmas charity gifting, Operation Christmas Child, and Christmas cards for the overseas armed forces.

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Lockers and Locks

Lockers are available to students for storage of books and personal belongings. Since the locker is school property, the school reserves the right to inspect it at any time. Only school-issued locks are to be used on school lockers. After being issued, the lockers and locks become the responsibility of the students. Students should make sure their locks are locked on the lockers.

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School Safety

The safety of students and staff is non-negotiable.
School visitors must check in the front office before proceeding into the building. You must have ID.
Parents must complete background checks to go on field trips and to volunteer at the school.
SRO

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Dress Code�The following are not allowed (not inclusive)

Any holes in clothing must be covered- patches on top or leggings underneath.
Leggings may be worn only if the student’s rear end is covered. Please keep in mind that shirts get shorter when students raise their hands or have on a backpack.
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be just above the knee or longer in length.
Apparel worn so tight that it is distracting
No wording/logo across the front or seat of pants.
Pants that are not the appropriate size and not worn at the waist.
Pajama bottoms/ house shoes/ blankets
Low riding pants

Caps, hats, bonnets , or head-coverings of any type
Sunglasses
"Mesh" shirts, tank tops, or "cut off" tops, see through shirts. Midriffs must be covered at all times including when students are seated and/or raising their hands. Cleavage is not allowed to be shown at any time.
Clothing that promotes the use or consumption of alcohol and/or drugs or with sexual innuendoes conveying suggestive or inappropriate messages. Clothing which denotes possible gang affiliation is not permitted.��

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School Discipline

The purpose of school discipline is to ensure a safe and orderly environment that enables students to concentrate on learning.

Please do not yell at Dr. Cousar.

Raise your hand if your child has ever gotten in trouble at home. Raise your hand if your child has ever lied to you. Please don’t be surprised if this occasionally happens at school, too. I am the administrator who primarily handles 6^th grade discipline, so if your child gets in trouble, more than likely it will be me who calls. Let’s go ahead and program the school’s phone number into your phone now.

Raise your hand if you have an older child who has already been through middle school. Survivors. Buckle up for middle school, because it’s going to be a bumpy ride. There is a good possibility that your child is going to say things and do things that seem out of character to you. Never underestimate the power of a group setting. They will try to impress each other, fight with each other, talk about each other.

I am a mother and a grandmother. I would not work in a middle school setting if I did not love middle school children. If I call you with a discipline issue, it is not because I enjoy picking on children. I will have looked at all sides of a situation, so there is no need to ask me if the other student is going to be punished, too. Most importantly, please do not yell at Dr. Cousar.

The purpose of discipline is not to assign punishments. It is to restore order. I am sure you all want your child to be focused on learning and not on drama, foul language, and fighting. In order to do that, there has to be discipline.

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Cell Phone Policy

Students may possess personal communication devices and personal electronic devices.
Devices must be turned OFF and out of sight.
Unauthorized use of or having a device out will result in confiscation

*1^st Offense – Device confiscated and returned to parent between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., an hour of after-school detention is assigned
*2^nd Offense – Device confiscated up to 9 weeks and returned to parent between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Saturday school is assigned
*Multiple Offenses – Confiscation up to remainder of school year.

Students may NOT have earbuds / headphones in the hallway. They may use them for instructional purposes.

**At no time shall a Tipton County School be responsible for preventing theft, loss or damage to personal communication or electronic devices, including but not limited to cell phones, laptop, tablets, and cameras brought onto school property. Furthermore, Tipton County Schools shall not be responsible for servicing any such devices.

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social media

Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, Snapchat, YouTube, and others they know about but we don’t.

If there are problems with social media occurring outside of school, contact the parent of the other child or contact the law enforcement. Do not bring the issue to school unless absolutely necessary.

Monitor what your child is doing and saying. That is your right as the person who pays the bill and your responsibility as the parent.

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social media

Require your child to give you the cell phone at bedtime.

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We recognize good behavior, too!

Concession passes
BMS Student of the Week
BMS Student of the Month

Free passes to school events, gift card, recognition in yearbook, reward party in May

School Day Dances
Sno Cones
Cookouts

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First Day August 7th

First day is a full day of school (parents and guardians are not allowed throughout the building) (Open House TBD)
Buses will run as normal, but please be patient the first week or so of school
Car riders drop off at the cafeteria. Please be patient with traffic.
As students arrive to school, BMS staff will be in the front lobby providing your child the name of homeroom teacher and room number.

Dismissal will begin at approximately 2:40
Make sure you have completed the online registration via skyward.
Don’t forget to complete appropriate paperwork and to drop off any medication (prescription and/or OTC) your child will need to take at school.

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Reminder

Please add the school’s phone number to your contacts now.

(901) 840-9450

And please make sure you have voice mail available on your phone.

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Last few reminders

Tax Free Weekend begins Friday, July 26^th - Sunday, July 28^th

First full day of school is Wednesday, August 7^th

If interested in helping with our PTO

email: cardinalptobms@gmail.com