Welcome !!!
Lovinggood Middle School
th
6 Grade Parent Night
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Home of the Silver Hawks
A Snapshot of Our School
Agenda
• Welcome/Introduction of Administration
• What Lovinggood means to students
• Principal presentation with embedded interjections from:
• Assistant Principal – Pat Adair
• Music Department
• AC Coordinator – Mikki Johnson
• Math Department Chair – Catherine Straka
•
Questions
• Building walk at parent’s discretion – 7:15-7:30
Administrative Team
Mrs. Angela Stewart, Principal
Mr. Rick Hanby, Asst. Principal
Mrs. Pat Adair, Asst. Principal
Dr. Sheppard-Floyd, Asst. Principal
Ms. Stacey Ford, Support & Services Administrator
As a Parent I want to know…
• That my child is safe
• That my child is learning the way he/she learns best
• That my child is able to approach adults and be heard
• That my child’s teachers are communicable
• That my child’s grades are current and accessible
• If and how does my child qualify for AC classes
• Where is Lovinggood going?
LMS Band
Why Join Band?
Learn to play one of these fun instruments!






Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Oboe
Bassoon
Trumpet





French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion
Fun Field Trips like the Stars & Strikes Lock-In
LMS Orchestra
Violin
Viola
Cello
Why Join Orchestra?
Bass
Learn to Play a String Instrument
6th Grade String Jamboree at Harrison HS
Hawk Rock Orchestra – Our Classic Rock
Orchestra Project with Electric String Instruments!
LMS CHORUS
Why Join Chorus? Be a part of one of these fun groups!
Before-School Groups
LMS Sixth Grade Honor Chorus (Open to chorus
members by audition)
Sixth Grade Show Choir (Open to chorus members by
audition…Sing AND Dance)
Boys Choir (Open to chorus members & nonmembers. No audition)
Special Chorus Performance
Six Flags Choral Festival performance & Fun Day
Academic Classes
• The average class period is 50 minutes
• Students attend the following academic
classes daily:
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Language Arts
• Reading
Advanced Learning Program
• Mikki Johnson (Core Content Classes)
• Catherine Straka (Math Curriculum)
• How we determine this…
• General key points
• Send emails/questions to
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
Differentiation is encouraged in all classes.
You are also encouraged to challenge your child and
extend activities as you assist in developing their skills.
Connections
• Students attend two
connections classes daily
• Please note that
connections classes are
assigned randomly and
they change each quarter
We may offer the
following connections
classes:
• Art
• Physical Education
• Guitar
• Business/Keyboarding
• Technology
• FACS
The Transition
from Elementary to Middle
•
•
•
•
Time management
•
# of Classes/Teachers
Organization
•
•
•
Turning in assignments on time
Check blogs daily
Self Advocacy and being accountable
Peer Interactions
Communication is essential
•
Students communicate with teachers in addition to
parents
School Counseling Department
• Kathleen Bower
• Regina Abernathy
• Myesha Davis
We are here to serve you…
The School Day
• School hours are from 9:15am to 4:15am
• Homeroom expectation 8:50am-9:10am – what
constitutes tardy
• Preferred Homeroom arrival by 9:00am
• Students may arrive as early as 8:00am and attend IMS
(Independent Morning Study) in the cafeteria – quiet
study time
• NOT BEFORE 8:00am
• Car Rider Expectations – refer to letter
The School Day cont.
• Students will transition a minimum 6 times per day
• 3 minutes between classes
• Students will attend 2 Connections classes per nine
•
weeks
Students have an option to attend intramurals or IMS in
the morning starting at 8:15am
• Intramurals start a couple of weeks after school starts
– you will receive notice
Sample Schedule
Grading Scale
• 90-100
A
• 80-89
B
• 74-79
C
• 70-73
D
• 0-69
F
• Students also receive conduct grades based on
Classroom behavior – marked in synergy
• Conduct grades consist of:
• S – Satisfactory
•
•
N – Needs Improvement
U – Unsatisfactory
Report Cards/Grades
• Students receive a report card at the end of each nine
weeks
• Progress reports are given every at the 4 1/2 weeks mark
• Promotion/Retention Guidelines are being reviewed for
the district but currently….
•
•
Students must earn a 70 or better average to pass a class
Students who fail three or more classes may be retained
• Parents and students may use Synergy to keep track of
progress via a secure website
Student Agenda
• Receive first agenda free
• The agendas serve as an assigned textbook
• Students carry their agendas at all times while in the
•
building
If an assigned agenda is missing, students are required to
replace – currently replacement cost is $10.00 first time
and $5.00 each time thereafter.
Lockers
• All students are assigned a locker
• They may have 3 lockers (academic, PE and Band) (if
•
•
•
applicable)
Students are allowed to go to their lockers only
during designated locker breaks in 6th grade
Lockers are operated by a combination lock; no
additional personal locks are permitted
Students may not carry a backpack throughout the
building, backpacks should be stored in the locker
Attendance
• There is a direct relationship between attendance
and academic performance
• After an absence, students must have a note
from home or a doctor’s excuse
• Students are responsible for checking with
teachers to make up missed work
• Make-up work is accepted for credit on a day-forday basis (number of days absent, plus 1
additional day for make up)
Discipline in Middle School
• Cobb County Code of Conduct
• Students can receive ISS (In School Suspension) in middle
school
• Due process – we speak to students
• Campus Officer
• When you disagree…
Dress Code
• All students are required to adhere to the dress code at
•
•
•
•
Lovinggood
The dress code is strictly enforced to promote a safe
environment free from distractions to learning
Clothing must be tasteful and appropriate for school
Students will receive a copy of the dress code which will
also printed in the student Agenda
Students are required to dress out for physical education
classes – shorts, sweats, t-shirts and tennis shoes; there is
no PE “uniform”
Bullying
• All Cobb County schools adhere to a strict policy
prohibiting harassment and/or bullying
• Students are expected to exhibit good behavior and
respect for their teachers and peers at all times
• Anti-Bullying protocols are covered with students the
first week of school
• R.A.P. – How bullying is defined
We are a BYOD school
Allowed during class for instructional
purposes ONLY as directed by teacher
Not Allowed in the cafeteria (study
hall or lunch), hallways, or any other
time not directed by teacher
Any device brought to school must have a parent consent
form on file with appropriate identification information.
The school is not liable for lost or stolen devices.
Social Media
• Can impact school
• Poor decision making
• Postings can result in school consequences
• Texting your child
• Receiving inaccurate information
• I will contact you with accurate information
Student Recognition
• Honor Roll Celebrations
• End of the year “Honors Day” – year long achievements
• Student of the Month – positive character recognized for
•
•
students who exhibit Excellence, Honor and Service
Notable achievements advertised on announcements
and marquee
Positive Behavior Concept – Hawk Time – 30 minute
outside play/social – NO DEVICES ALLOWED
Clubs and Activities
• Art Club
• Student Council
• Relay for Life
• Reading Bowl
• Drama Club
• Junior Beta
• Love Knots
• Redd Readers
• Robotics Club
• Dance
• FCCLA
• Friendship Club
• Student Olympic Committee
• Yearbook
• FBLA
• 8th Grade “Girl Talk”
• Sources of Strength
• WLMS – News Team
This list is subject to change next school year.
General School Expectations
• Dropping off items – refrain from this practice
• Entering the building or visiting procedures
• Eating lunch with your child
• Parking lot/car rider procedures as referenced earlier
Check In/Out
• Check in and out require that the parent come in to the
building and verify identity.
• Check outs are not permissible after 3:45pm
• Check outs before 12:30pm impact attendance – a full
day’s credit is received after 12:30pm
Our Motto
Excellence, Honor, Service
The Lovinggood Way
We invite you to participate…
• Lovinggood Foundation Wall
• Community Collaboration Event – May 23rd - 5:00 to 7:00
• “Face Time” with the Principal – Announced in LOV Notes
• PTSA – volunteer your time
• Preview Camp – July 19th – Details will be advertised
Questions?