Welcome Back!!! |
Seeing old friends, making new friends, getting school supplies, meeting
new teachers, and receiving new schedules all are part of the excitement
of a new school year. In the first few weeks, you will be bombarded with
classroom procedures, forms to sign, and just learning the routine. If you
need help, ask a teacher or a fellow student. You will get the hand of it. Work Hand and Stay Focused!!! |
Habits of a Highly Effective Student |
| Gets a good night's sleep. |
| Listens and follows directions. |
| Asks questions. |
| Has materials for class |
| Completes homework and classwork |
| Studies for tests |
| Reads for fun. |
| Neat and organized. |
| Plans ahead. |
| Makes lists. |
| Keeps a journa. |
| Dates of Interest: |
MS Football Schedule |
| Aug. 13-Manchester Westwood* @Home |
| Aug. 20-Eagleville* Away |
| Aug. 27-Moore County* @Home |
| Sept. 01-Cornersville @Home |
| Sept. 03-Community* Away |
| Sept. 10-Cascade* (Homecoming) |
| Sept. 15-Hillsboro Away |
| Oct. 01-Duck River Championship-TBA |
| * denotes conference games |
For more information go to forrestrocketfootball.com |
Go Rockets! |
Washington D.C. Trip Meeting |
| Forrest Middle School is offering an opportunity to tour Washington D.C., the week of spring break, March 15-19. This trip is offered to all middle school students and parents. If you are interested, there will be an initial meeting Tuesday August 26. This meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. |
Middle School Incentive Program |
| Last year, the middle school teaching staff brainstormed ideas to reward students for high achievement, good behavior and perfect attendance. These are three areas that are going to be emphasized and rewarded throughout the year. Below you can read about the programs that are in place and the criteria for each. |
Recognition Assemblies |
| Every nine weeks, the middle school will have a recognition assembly to recognize students who have perfect attendance and those who qualify for the "A" or "B" Honor Roll. Parents are invited to attend. |
Perfect Attendfance Incentive |
Perfect attendance will be defined as being at school everyday with the only exception for those participating in a Forrest School sponsored activity. Every nine weeks at the recognition assembly, a name of a student with perfect attendance for that nine week period (one per grade level) will be drawn to win a $50.00 certificate. On the last day of schook, May 26, 2010, the names of students who have perfect attendance for the entire year at the middle school grade levels will go into one pot. One name will be drawn to win a $150.00 gift certificate. |
Nine Weeks Exams |
To raise the standards of achievement in our students, each academic area will give exams covering skills and information taught during the nine weeks. These exams will be developed by the academic departments and will be worth 10% of the student's nine weeks grade. Each student will be given a review packet to prepare for these exams. A student can earn an exemption from this test by having an average of 93 or higher. A student earning exemptions in all five academic subject areas will receive a half-day dismissal to be used on one of the three days designated for nine weeks exam each for that nine weeks. |
ABC Reward Activity |
Achievement, Behavior, Character |
Every nine weeks students will be given the opportunity to participate in a reward activity based on the following criteria: The ABC Reward Activity will take place directly after the nine week recognition assembly. |
| Our goal is to help every child have a positive learning experience. Hopefully with these incentives, each student will have opportunities to benefit from his or her hard work and positive behavior. |