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Welcome to AMS

Mr. Leusen- Principal

Mrs. Smith- Vice Principal

Mr. Valenti - 6th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Kromphold - 7th Grade Counselor

Mrs. Meade - 8th Grade Counselor

Ms. Davidson- SAC Counselor

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Today’s Agenda

Cafeteria - Presentation with Guidance and Administration

Building Tour

Receive Chromebooks in Media Center

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A Day in the Life at AMS

Sample Schedule

Doors open 8:05 a.m. (Breakfast- Grab and Go)

Period 1 Math

Period 2 ELA

Period 3 A Day: GYM

B Day: Health-Tech-World Language

Period 4 Science

(Lunch A 11:26-11:56)

Period 5 American History

Period 6 Electives: Stem, Music, Vocal Music, Art, Dance, Theater Arts, Robotics, Creative Writing

Dismissal 3:05 (Walkers Dismissed at 3:02 p.m.)

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6th Grade Schedule

Full Year Classes:

Language Arts

Math

Science

History

Gym / Health / World Language / Technology

Music

Art

Dance

Creative Writing

Theater Arts

Robotics

Instrumental

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All 6th grade students enter through Door #2
Go directly to your locker and report to Homeroom (located on schedule). After Day 1, you will report to your Period 1 class.
All backpacks, jackets, hats and cell phones must be left in the locker, as per district policy
Student’s cell phone should be turned off and left in their locker until dismissal

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Gym

Students will have a separate Gym locker.
Students must change each day for Gym. Failure to do so will result in points being deducted from grade/failure.
Students must bring a set of Gym clothes:

Shorts or sweatpants
T-shirt or sweatshirt
Sneakers

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Breakfast/Lunch

Any students will report to Cafeteria for breakfast (grab and go), got to their locker, and then head directly to period 1.
You can bring your own or buy lunch.
You must sit in your assigned homeroom
You will receive a lunch pin that you will need to enter when you purchase lunch
Your table will be called to get in line for lunch and to throw out garbage
Students must remain seated in the cafeteria when not up for lunch or throwing out trash .

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Attendance

Doors open at 8:05 a.m.. Students are expected to be seated in Period 1 by the 8:17 a.m. bell.

Students who arrive after 8:20 a.m. will be considered late. After 5 lates to school disciplinary action will be taken.

Attendance is extremely important. Any student who accumulates more than 18 unexcused absences may have to attend our Summer Enrichment program or can be retained.

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AMS

Check School Page for club list
Cheer
Community Service Club
Art Club
Dance Club
Drama Club
Environmental Club
Homework Club
Wildcat Daily
And MORE!

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Sports

6th Grade:

Cross Country (Possibly baseball and softball)

7th and 8th Grade:

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling,

Softball and Volleyball

Physicals must be completed by a Dr. prior to participation

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Student ID’s and Dress Code

AMS abides by the district dress code and it is strictly enforced. Please make sure you read it over and are aware of all the guidelines. Students will receive ID cards after “picture day.” IDs are expected to be worn to while on bus/in school.

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Wildcat Way Character Education Programs

Wildcat Cash

Students receive wildcat cash for completing good deeds or positive behavior throughout the school building. Students may redeem their cash for various prizes such as, a free item from the school store, lunch in the courtyard, a homework pass, free gym or Media Center time, etc.

Student of the Month

Each teacher nominates one student who exhibits the positive character trait for the month. Students names are announced over the loudspeaker and they are called down to receive a certificate from Mr. Leusen and Mrs. Smith. Names for Student of the Month are also displayed on our website and posted in the Wildcat Daily.

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AMS Website

https://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/o/ams

Parent Access on Genesis

https://parent.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/woodbridge/parents

Please take time to visit the Avenel Website and all your child’s teachers’ google sites. Each teacher provides a tremendous amount of information for their particular class, supply lists, class codes and a ton more.

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