7th Grade News, September 8
From the desk of Chris Howell, 7th Grade Principal
We are now three weeks into the school year, and the initial "getting-to-know-you" phase is wrapping up as our learning journey gains momentum.
This year, a key focus for us is respect. Each team has worked collaboratively to define what respect means for each individual and created a shared agreement or contract. Throughout this process, both students and teachers discovered that respect can look different for everyone. Through various activities, teams have learned to appreciate and honor these differences.
I encourage you to ask your child about their respect agreements and what respect means in their classroom. It’s a great way to continue the conversation at home!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out. My contact information is at the bottom of this page.
Thank you and have a great day.
Chris Howell
REPEATED INFORMATION
PowerSchool
Please make sure we have updated information for your student for the 25-26 school year. Please log in to PowerSchool and confirm enrollment details as soon as possible. Without this update, students may not be able to attend field trips or enjoy quarterly incentives off campus.
How to update information on PowerSchool -- please note, this must be done on a desktop.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Broughton, Technology Coordinator/Data Manager, at cbroughton@scsmustangs.org.
College Credit Plus
For public school students, the deadline for submitting the College Credit Plus (CCP) Intent to Participate form for Spring semester is November 1. Students who miss the April 1 deadline for a full academic year can still submit by November 1 to participate for the Spring term only.
Key Steps & Deadlines
Annual Counseling Session: Students and families should attend an information session and meet with their school counselor between October and February.
April 1 Deadline: Public school students must submit their Intent to Participate form to their high school counselor by April 1 to be eligible for the full academic year.
November 1 Deadline for Spring: If the April 1 deadline is missed, students may still be approved for Spring term participation by submitting their Intent to Participate form by November 1.
College Application & Deadlines: After submitting the Intent to Participate form, students must also complete the specific application process and meet any deadlines for the college of their choice.
The Intent to Participate Form is linked here and will go live on Tuesday, September 1st and close at 11:59 pm on Saturday, November 1st. Students must still follow all CCP steps that are listed under College Credit Plus in their Google Classrooms.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!
What's Going on in the 7th Grade?
Mrs. Baker’s science classes drawing nature scenes on a paper plate on top of their head! It is also for following directions!
Mrs. Baker’s science classes drawing nature scenes on a paper plate on top of their head! It is also for following directions!
Pioneers' Respect Agreement
Pioneers' Respect Agreement
Students doing a lab with Skittles to follow the scientific method
Students doing a lab with Skittles to follow the scientific method
Mrs. Hartsough's Puzzle Challenge
Mrs. Hartsough's Puzzle Challenge
Mrs. Hartsough's Puzzle Challenge
Makerspace Olympics
Yearbook Ordering
It's the perfect time to order your yearbook! Please note that this year's deadline is final to ensure the yearbooks arrive in time for students to sign each other's copies. You can find all the ordering details on the flyer below, and the form provided contains everything you need to complete your order. Don't miss out!
STRONG
S - Safe
Make the right choice.
Use materials properly.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Be aware of your surroundings.
T - Trustworthy
Do the right thing, especially when it’s hard.
Act with integrity and be honest.
R - Respectful
Listen more, judge less, and embrace what is different.
Follow classroom expectations and procedures.
Use positive and appropriate language.
Use electronics as a resource when permitted and practice user etiquette
O - Own It
Accept responsibility for your actions.
Take initiative to ask for and accept help.
Attend all classes on time and bring your materials.
N - Never Settle
Support the success of others.
Be resilient and practice a growth mindset.
G - Get Engaged
Be present physically and mentally.
Collaborate actively and appropriately.
Let’s all strive to embody these values everyday at SMS. Remember, it’s not just about what we do, but how we do it!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Shoutouts of the Week
Each week, we will be featuring one student from each team that exemplifies positive behavior at SMS. We continue to support students focusing on the pillars of our Model Mustang.
INNOVATIVE
RESILIENT
COLLABORATIVE
GLOBAL
EMPOWERED
These students are well on their way to becoming Model Mustangs and are making a difference at SMS.
DISCOVERERS
GLOBETROTTERS
PIONEERS
SEEKERS
REMINDERS
A couple points to remember:
Detentions
- Morning, before school
- Will be served at 7:00 am and students need to report at that time to the main office
- If a detention is not served, they will be give a Saturday detention
- Saturday detentions will be held at the high school for 2 hours
Progressive Discipline for minor behaviors
- Students can receive 3 detentions then they will be issued a Saturday Detention
- Then students can receive 3 Saturday Detentions then they will be issued In-School Suspension
- Then students can receive 3 In-School Suspensions before out of school suspensions will be issued
**This does not include major behaviors according to the hand book.
Student Handbook
Please access our handbook HERE . It is also available on the website. Students and parents should review this together. Students will also review this with staff as well the first week of school.