Thomas Jefferson Middle School
7th Grade Samurai Team
Welcome Warriors to the Samurai Team!
We are looking forward to an action-packed year of learning. Your Samurai teachers have many activities already planned for you. As we embark on this school year, you, too, need to plan. You can expect homework daily. Sit down with your parents and decide on a suitable study area and a regular home study schedule. Planning ahead will start you off to certain success. Please try your best to be at school every day and on time. Your Samurai teachers do not want you to fall behind. Use the following team policies and requested supplies to help you get started this year.
Sincerely,
Samurai Teachers
TEAM SUPPLIES
• Two pocket folder (It does not have to have prongs-For language Arts)
• Two pocket folder with prongs(For math)
• Two pocket folder (Homework Folder for Core Classes)
• 2 - One inch binders different colors (One for AM core classes/One
for PM core classes)
• Post It Notes (standard size)
• Pencil Pouch
• Pencils(Need all year)
• Colored Pencils
• Graph Paper
• Notebook Paper(Need all year)
• 4 Marble Composition Books(Not Spiral Notebook)
• Pens - Blue or black ink only! No gel pens please.
• Dry Erase Markers (Need all year)
• Glue Sticks (Need all year)
*PLEASE RESTOCK THESE SUPPLIES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR!
HOMEWORK FOLDER
Students will use one two pocket folder to keep homework in for all core
classes. One pocket will be labeled “To Do” and the other pocket will be
labeled “Completed.”
HOMEWORK/PROJECTS:
·Homework is expected to be completed and turned in on time.
·Students need to turn in their nightly homework in the hallway unless directed otherwise by their teacher before the start of Enrichment Period each day.
·Math homework is usually given every night. Social Studies and Science classes will rarely have paper and pencil homework, however reading your notes for those classes each night is a good habit!
·Assignments are to be written in your agenda book. Assignments are also posted on each teacher’s website.
·There will be a penalty for late projects.
·Some projects are time sensitive and will not be accepted late.
·Work will not be accepted that is completed in colors other than blue or black ink or pencil.
MAKE-UP WORK:
·Please plan to stay AFTER school to make up missed work that could not be completed during homeroom.
·All work should be completed in according to the WS/FCS policy, which states that for every day you are out you have one day to make up your work.
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE WITH YOU ALWAYS :
·Agenda books should accompany you to every class. It functions as your hall pass and academic planner. Lost or misplaced agendas must be replaced in the main office, to avoid silent lunch.
BATHROOM AND LOCKER BREAKS:
·These breaks will be scheduled for you throughout the day – typically after 2nd and before 5th period.
LUNCH AND SNACK:
·Seventh graders typically eat lunch late in the day; please help your child maintain their energy level with a healthy midmorning snack.
·Candy (Skittles, Nerds, Airheads, etc.) is not an acceptable snack.
·Snack is during second period only.
·Only water is allowed in classrooms.
TEAM TIME:
·Once a week, we will have recess.
·Students will be allowed to go if they have all of their work turned in for their core classes for the week.Students who have missing assignments may be asked to stay in from Team Time to complete their work.
SUPERIOR SAMURAI:
·The team will have a program which awards for good behavior. The program includes a celebration for those who qualify at the end of each quarter.
·The team will have an end of the year slide show.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND PERSONAL SPORTS EQUIPMENT:
·Musical instruments or personal sports equipment should not be kept overnight in classrooms.
·Lockers are available in the music rooms.
·Teachers are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged instruments.
EARLY ARRIVAL:
·The instructional day begins the moment you enter your homeroom.
·Homeroom time is not for socializing or wandering in the halls. You have until 7:15 am to get your self organized, ask your teachers last minute questions, and go to the restroom. This eliminates the need to return to lockers or the restroom once class has started.
·Do not leave homeroom without teacher permission.
TUTORING:
·Tutoring is available as follows:
- Monday – Faculty Meetings – No Tutoring
- Tuesday – Math
- Wednesday ––Social Studies
- Thursday-Language Arts Tutoring, Science Tutoring
- Friday - No Tutoring
·Additional tutoring may be offered as needed for tests and projects.
·Tutoring begins immediately after school and your child should be picked up promptly at 3:00. If you plan to ride the activity bus, a signed permission form must be on file in the main office.Excessive tardies for being picked up for tutoring may result in consequences prohibiting you from staying after the rest of the quarter.Teachers also offer time for make up work every morning from 7:00 to 7:25. Please have your child schedule this with the teacher.
WEBSITES AND EMAIL:
·Each teacher keeps an updated website for homework, news, and copies of assignments. Some science textbook generated assignments may not be posted on the website.These websites can be accessed from the school’s main webpage.Email is a great way to contact your child’s teacher and for us to send out Samurai updates!
·The email addresses for each of the teachers on the team are as follows:
TJMS Website Address:
Please feel free to contact us at these email addresses or by calling the school office at 703-4222.
WISH LIST
-Boxes of tissue and pencils are always appreciated!