Transition Tips

Daily Schedule:
Period 1: 7:10-8:15
Period 2: 8:20-9:25
Period 3: 9:30-10:35

Core Classes: Language Arts, Math, Science, MS West Staff

Social Studies, PRIDE
Principal: Mr. Vandermark
Related Arts: Business, PE, Health, General
Asst. Principals: Mrs. Whitson
Music, Art, Band, Orchestra, or Choir
and Mr. Scott

Period 4/Lunch: 10:40-12:20

Guidance Counselors: Mrs. Etter

and Mrs. Power

Period 5: 12:35-1:30

School Psychologist: Dr. Marlow

Period 6: 1:35-2:15

Nurse: Mrs. Schubach

Stay Organized!!

Dress Code:

Skirts, dresses, or shorts must

below the knee but cannot drag
on the ground

No leggings unless worn with

proper length dress or skirt

No hats

No sagging

Shoulders must be covered at

all times

Shirts must be long enough to

tuck in

No clothing with excessive

holes or tears

Flash Focus will be in July (before school starts).

Students will be able to attend Orientation, pick
up their schedules and get their locker assignments.
Students can practice walking through their
schedules and practice opening their locker.

Use an accordion folder to keep

all of your papers together since
you cant carry your backpack
around school.

Also, you may not be able to

visit your locker in between every class. With the accordion
folder, you will at least have
your papers with you.

Grading Scale:
Tests are worth 65% of the
total grade
Quizzes are worth 25% of
the total grade

Student Rights:
To be treated fairly and with respect
Homework is worth 10 % of
To be safe
To be listened to, heard and understood
the total grade
To receive a useful and challenging education appropriate to each
students ability level
To be in an environment conducive to learning with prepared teachers, textbooks and materials
Remember: Backpacks
Student Responsibilities:
are not allowed to be
To know and follow the rules
carried during the
To treat others with respect
school
day! Keep all
To maintain good physical and emotional health habits
papers
organized
in an
To come to class, to be prepared, and to be an active participant in
accordion
folder
or
your learning
binder.
To keep parents informed

Franklin Township Middle School West

Tips for Parents

The school day is
from 7:10am 2:15pm.
Students may be
dropped off starting
at 6:55am and must
be picked up by
2:30pm.

Tips:

Attendance Policy:

If a student will be absent, a parent must call

the attendance line (8038290) by 9 am to report
their child absent.

Ask to see the planner every night.

Dont be afraid to communicate with the teachers about
your student.
Read the student handbook, available online at:
www.ftcsc.k12.in.us/FTMS-W and click on Student
Handbook on the left side.
Know the dress code (available in the student
handbook).
Talk with your child about school - avoid general
questions like How was school? Ask more specific
questions like What did you do in your math class?

Parent Rights (from Student Handbook)

Honor Roll:
Requirements: an A or a B
must be earned in all subjects
Grading
Period

Will be
Based on:

Core classes at
end of 1st 9

Core classes at
end of 2nd 9
weeks and related arts at end of
1st 12 weeks

Core classes at
end of 3rd 9
weeks and related arts at end of
2nd 12 weeks
Core classes at
end of 4th 9
weeks and related arts at end of
3rd 12 weeks

To expect a safe environment

To be treated with respect

To have open communication with teachers and administrators

To have access to your childs records

To have access to and the opportunity to participate in your childs educational experience

Parents Responsibilities

To see your child is in school

To instill values and responsibility in your child

To provide appropriate boundaries for your child

To provide basic life needs of food, shelter, clothing, medical care, supplies

To make a commitment to participate in your childs education