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��Welcome To�Southern Middle School�� …home of the Spartans!��www.southernmiddle.fcps.net

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About Our School

790-820 students
Diverse population (53% White, 24% Black, 13% Hispanic, 3% Asian)
Our ELL (English Language Learners) program draws students from several countries
60+ certified staff
Including support staff, there are nearly 80 adults working at Southern

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About Our School

More than half of all students are on the honor roll every nine weeks
We have an active and growing PTSA
SMS focuses on student achievement and differentiated instruction
Over a quarter of our students are on one of our athletic teams, with many more actively participating in other extra-curricular clubs and teams
Distinguished rated music programs and award winning clubs

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Important Information

First entry at 8:35am
Classes start at 9:05am
Dismissed at 3:55pm
Car riders dropped off/picked up via loop near Southern Elementary
Morning entry through front doors
Breakfast is available from 8:35 - 8:57 A.M.

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Additional Information

Dress Code for 2022-22 Link
Supply List

Bus Schedules are available on the district website. Just click the “bus” icon and type in address.

Car Riders Link

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Transition to Middle School

More classes - more teachers - variety of expectations
Teaming
Transitioning Classes
Exploratory Classes
Increased Responsibility
Homework
Organization/Time Management Skills
Walking vs. Recess
CANVAS vs Google

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�School-Wide Expectations

1. RESPECT- others, self, property

2. GRIT-acknowledge challenge – move forward

3. OPTIMISM- look at situation, choose positive

4. GRATITUDE- being mindful, express appreciation

5. KINDNESS- empathy and action

RESPECT

GRIT

OPTIMISM

GRATITUDE

KINDNESS

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Spartan Pride

S- Support Each Other

M- Meet Expectations

S- Show Pride

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Core Classes

Math

6^th grade Math
Advanced 6^th grade

Math

Advanced 7^th grade Math

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Core Classes

Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science all offer advanced classes as well. At Southern we want to challenge ALL our students academically.

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Nine Week Exploratory Classes

Pre-Engineering/Technology
Art
Computer and Technology Concepts
World Language (Spanish and Chinese)
General Music
Health
Physical Education
Family and Consumer Science
Business

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Year Long Music Classes

Band
Chorus
Orchestra

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Regular Schedule

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Year Long Music Schedule

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Scheduling

Google Form Sent from 5th Grade

Teachers

Team assignments and schedules are made during the summer

A team letter and supply list will be mailed in July

Students will get their schedules at Spartan Academy

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Clubs and Activities

Academic Team
Spanish Club
Math Team
Art Club
Student Council
Technology Student Association
One Way
Battle of the Books
Yearbook Club
Jazz Band
Percussion Ensemble
Archery
Spartan News
Beta Club
Dances

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Middle School Athletics

Cheerleading
Girls’ Volleyball
Football
Girls’ Basketball
Boys’ Basketball
Boys’ Track
Girls’ Track
Cross Country
Dance Team
Intramural Sports

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Separate Athletic Physical Forms are Required

If your child is going to participate in any athletic program at Southern next year, be sure to have your physician fill out an athletic physical form at the same time the school physical form is completed and keep a copy . The athletic physical form can be found on our school webpage.

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Parent Involvement—PTSA �

JOIN

the

PTSA!

Sign Up to Be a Member
Committee Chairperson
Volunteer at School
Dance Chaperone
Book Fair
Hospitality
Teacher Appreciation
God’s Pantry Food Drive
Reflections Program
Attend Monthly Meeting
Title 1 Nights

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Questions???

Please feel free to call:

(859) 381-3582

e-mail:

kevin.payne@fayette.kyschools.us

or visit our webpage/social media: http://www.southernmiddle.fcps.net/

Facebook: @southernmiddleschoolfcps

Instagram: @southernmiddlespartans

Twitter: @southern_middle