BLUE TEAM

INFORMATION SHEET

2011 – 2012

 

The Blue Team teachers would like to take this opportunity to welcome back our returning 8th graders as well as greet our new students, both in 7th and 8th grade. We are confident that you will find this to be a rewarding and enjoyable year!

 

To make the start of a new school year flow smoothly, we shall cover a few general points in this letter. We know this can be an overwhelming time, with seven different teachers, a nice, thick handbook, locker combinations, and other bits of important information to absorb.  Most of what is contained here is also covered elsewhere or is simply common sense!

 

Teacher Contact Info:

 

Mr. Courtney          Social Studies / Humanities          330 -2451 ext. 123

                             rcourtne@mccsc.edu

 

Ms. Martin              Science                                      330 –2451 ext. 121

                             nmartin@mccsc.edu

 

Mrs. Scott              Language Arts / Humanities         330 -2451  ext. 124

                             lscott@mccsc.edu

 

If you need to speak with one of us, please leave a message on our voice mail or in our email as to the best time to contact you. We share a common planning period (1st period) so this would be a good time to call. It also allows the three of us to conference with parents together. Please do not hesitate to contact us or the Blue Team counselor if you have concerns.

 

Also, please check our web page often for updates, downloads, and other interesting things! The address is:

 

                        http://www.mccsc.edu/~rcourtne/index.htm

 

 

 

Classroom Rules:

 

We believe that consistency is a key aspect in helping to sustain a positive atmosphere in the classroom. While each teacher has his/her own tolerance level, these rules will be enforced in each of the Blue Team classrooms:

 

1.     Respect your classmates, teacher, and yourself.

2.     Come to class prepared. Have materials with you and homework done.

3.     Come to class on time and be in your seat when the class begins.

4.     Follow the rules of the school.

5.     Follow directions the first time.

 

Breaking one or more of these rules may result in the following consequences:

          Verbal warning

          Name on board

          Lunch detention

          Call to parents

          Referral to counselor

          Referral to assistant principal

 

Dangerous or threatening misbehavior will result in more immediate and serious consequences.

 

Supplies:

 

Each teacher has a list of supplies needed for his/her class. The following serves as a quick summary of necessary school supplies but may not  be all inclusive:

 

1.     Index cards                                                         8. Standard-sized notebooks one per

2.     Highlighter                                                          class

3.     Pencils (#2)                                                         9.  TWo Composition Books (100 page)

4.     Pens – blue/black and red                                     one for Science

5.     Loose-leaf paper                                       10. Box of colored pencils

6.     Folders – at least 1 per class                       11. Box of facial tissues (give to Ms. Martin)

7.     Two (2)Three Ring Binder & two packages  12. A ruler

     of dividers for LA and SS classes                          13. Post-It Notes (3x3 inch size) for Language Arts

 

We anticipate having a great year! Thanks for your support!

 

The Blue Team teachers