Thursday, August 4, 2022

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6th Grade Tiger Camp

THANK YOU

STARR ELEMENTARY

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MRS. DAVIS!

Meet the SIMS Administrative Team

Assistant Principal

6th Graders and

7th Grade Girls

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Mrs. Wilson

Mr. Moore

Mr. Coats

Assistant Principal

of Instruction

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Principal

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Mrs. McCurley

Assistant Principal

8th Graders and

7th Grade Boys

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Meet the SIMS Guidance Team

Guidance Counselor Student Last Name (A-L)

Mrs. Farr

Mr. Jordan

Guidance Counselor Student Last Name (M-Z)

Other Faces You May Want to Know...

Librarian

Ms. Russell

Mr. McLin

Ms. Parks

Resource Officer

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Front Office

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Head Custodian

Officer Cowan

Ms. Hubbard

Data/Attendance Clerk

6th Grade Teachers

Related Arts Teachers

Ms. Carrie Boyce

Ms. Nikki Simpson

Starr-Iva Middle School’s Vision:

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To empower students to succeed in an ever changing world by promoting lifelong learning through a rigorous, standards-driven curriculum in a safe, stimulating environment.

Attendance

• Regular attendance is necessary if a student is to make satisfactory progress; therefore, students are expected to attend school regularly and should present a written or medical excuse upon returning to school after an absence.

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• A note from a parent/guardian, physician, dentist, or other recognized licensed/certified medical practitioner, or legal officer is required for each absence.

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• The note should be dated and must include the student’s full name, the date(s) of absence(s), the reason(s) for the absence(s), telephone number of the parent/guardian, and the signature of the parent/guardian.

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• This note should be given to the front office on the first day of the student’s return to school.

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• Absences from school are considered either lawful or unlawful.

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• Lawful absences will be given for personal illness, death in the family, serious family illness, religious holidays, or official school business.

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• All other absences will be considered unlawful.

Unexcused Absences

• Administration or Guidance will intervene after 5 unexcused absences have been recorded or 3 consecutive unexcused absences have been recorded.

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• Parents will meet with administration/guidance about unexcused absences and be given an intervention plan to follow.

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• If the plan is not followed, the parent will be referred to the Anderson County Truancy Board.

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Tardies and Early Dismissals

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• Any student who has not reported to his/her homeroom by 8:00am is considered tardy and should report to the office to sign in.

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• Any student who leaves school before 3:10pm without an excused reason will be considered as an unlawful early dismissal.

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• Early dismissal for students may not be granted after 3:00pm unless it is an emergency or medical documentation can be provided.

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Arrival

• Students should not arrive at school prior to 7:20am.

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• Students arriving after 7:20am each day can utilize the car rider drop off point (covered porch). Signs indicate it is the car-rider lane.

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• Students must exit from the passenger side in the right lane only.

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• Once students have exited the car, the driver must stay in line until the car in front of them pulls forward. For the safety of everyone, do not pull into the left lane in order to drive around other cars.

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• The car-rider doors will be locked at 8:00am. Students arriving after 8:00am will need to report to the main entrance to sign-in. They are considered tardy at this point.

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Arrival

• When entering the building before 7:50am, 6th grade students will sit outside of their homeroom.

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• You are expected to remain quiet during morning routines. No talking in the holding area. Students may be doing instructional activities on their chromebooks (with permission only) or read a book.

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• At 7:50am all students will report to their homeroom.

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• Students are expected to walk quietly into their homeroom.

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• Students need to be in their homeroom by 8:00am. Students are tardy if not in their homeroom by 8:00am.

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• Breakfast is served in the classroom each day and ALL students are encouraged to participate. BREAKFAST IS FREE FOR EVERYONE!

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Dismissal Procedures

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All 6th grade students will dismiss from their 6th period class at the end of the day.

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**Teachers and Administrators will be posted throughout the school to help students get to the right place. Make sure you know how you are getting home each day. Bus riders must also know their correct Bus Number**

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Dismissal Procedures (Car Riders)

3:10pm - 3:40pm

• Parents picking up a student in the afternoon will need to fill in rows 1, 2, and 3 to the end of the median.

• Parents need to use lines 4 (stay left) and 5 (stay right) with the beginning of those lines starting at the end of the median.

• Traffic cones will be placed at the front of lines 1, 2, and 3 (please pull all the way to the front of the line).

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• Please stay in your cars. A teacher or administrator will come by to ask your child’s name and radio the teachers on the porch.

• Refrain from using cell phones as the lines begin moving.

SAFETY FIRST!

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Cell Phones at SIMS (New for 22-23)

• Middle school students may only use their personal device before and after school. The device SHOULD NOT be seen or used during the academic day and is encouraged to be turned off. Devices will be confiscated if seen.

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• Bluetooth headphones or speakers are not permitted.

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• If a student needs to communicate with a parent/guardian during the academic day they may request to use the phone in the front office at a time that is convenient. Parents/Guardians in need of delivering a message to their student should call the office.

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IDs at SIMS (New for 22-23)

• Student IDs must be visible and worn around the neck at all times.
• Students will receive the first ID and lanyard at no cost. The 1st replacement is also at no cost. Additional IDs will be $5.
• Students who forget their ID may purchase a temporary ID from the front office for $1. Temporary IDs must be worn on the upper chest area and visible.
• IDs should not be defaced, colored on, or modified.
• Students are not permitted to use others’ IDs.

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THIS IS A DISTRICT REQUIREMENT FOR SIMS & CHS

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Athletics in 6th Grade

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• According to the SCHSL, 6th Graders are ineligible to participate in school sanctioned sports.

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• That said, the road to eligibility begins in 6th grade with grades, attendance, discipline, and attitude. Students who cannot follow our school rules and code of conduct will not represent the school and/or district athletically.

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Let’s talk money for a moment….

A3 provides FREE breakfast to ALL students at SIMS for the 22-23 school year.

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Standard Lunch Rate - $2.40

Reduced Lunch Rate - $0.40

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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO FILL OUT A FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION!

* This must be completed yearly to qualify *

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2022-2023 SIMS Fees

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• Materials Fee - $27.00
• Locker Fee - $3.00

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• Art Fee - $5.00 (Regular) or $8.00 (GT/HS)

**This fee only applies if a student is enrolled in an art course**

• Fine Arts Fee - $5.00

**This fee only applies if a student is enrolled in a Fine Arts Program**

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• Yearbook Fee - $40.00 (Optional)
• Be Strong SIMS T-Shirt - $10.00 (Optional)

*Reduced Material Fees are available for those that qualify*

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All District Three students will be charged a $25 Technology Fee that must be paid before the student can receive their Chromebook.

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**You MAY pay these fees today**

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Communication on Social Media:

Follow us on Twitter @StarrIvaMiddle

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To Follow ASD3- @AndersonDist3

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Let’s Keep in Touch...

• Be on the lookout for a Robo-Call from Mr. Coats with school updates.
• Our website and electronic sign out front are updated on a weekly basis with important information.
• Parent Portal gives parents access to the student’s current grades.
• PlanbookEdu gives parents access to the teacher’s plans for the week. Parents can make sure they know what work is assigned for homework or what tests or quizzes are planned for the week.

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Moving Forward...

• Make sure to meet your teachers. They will be posted around the room.
• Read through the 2022-2023 Student Handbook (Online)
• Pay for your Technology Fee ($25) and any other fees (In Person/Online)
• Fees MUST be paid before a student can receive their schedule today.

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We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, August 16th!