Greer Middle School

Greer Middle School
Greer Middle School
Welcome to the 6th Grade 2010-2011
Parent/Student Curriculum Night
An International Baccalaureate School

Tonight’s Tonight s event is to help
the student and the
parent understand the
transition from
elementary school to
middle school.

Transition to middle
school is a big time in
your life…but life but it should
not be something that
makes you worry

I want to be clear and
upfront with all parents and
students so that we can work
together to ensure the safety
of the school and learning
environment and to make
your transition to Greer
Middle School as smooth as
possible.

Administrative Team
Scott Rhymer, Principal
Lenny Kindall
– Assistant Principal (6 th Grade)
Tracy Cooper
– Assistant Principal (7 th Grade)
Matt Phillips
– Assistant Principal (8 th Grade)
Karen Clinkscale, Guidance
– Grade 6 and Grade 7 (A-L) (A L)
Cathy Cash, Guidance Counselor
– Grade 7 (M-Z) (M Z) and Grade 8
Carlton Greene, Instructional Coach
Chris Elliott (IB Coordinator)
Kelley Smith (Career Development Facilitator)

Primary Dress Code Violations
Distracting, revealing, overly suggestive or
otherwise disruptive attire.
Chains, etc. that dangle from clothes.
Hats, “hoodies hoodies”, , and sunglasses
Attire affiliated with a "gang" in any negative
sense of the term.
Clothing that contains language that is obscene,
profane, lewd, vulgar, indecent or offensive.
Shirts that are low cut and show cleavage.
Spaghetti strap shirts and/or tank tops.
Shirts that do not cover the midriff.
Pants and slacks that drag the ground.
Undergarments that are exposed.
Facial jewelry located anywhere except the ears.

Drop Off In Car Loading
Car riders may be dropped off after 7:30
– Riders cannot be dropped off prior to 7:30
because there will not be any supervision of the
students.
– If you arrive before 7:30, please remain with
your child in the car until administrator comes
to open building
Students will be considered tardy if they are not in
their classroom by 8:30.
Drop off can be made in the front of the building
or in the back of the building.

Dismissal-Car Dismissal Car Loading
Rear pick up gate will be unlocked at 3:00 for
parents to begin lining up. Front car loading area
will remain open entire school day.
Dismissal is at 3:30
– Note: Students will not be allowed to have early
dismissal after 2:30 without permission from Mr.
Rhymer.
Students should be told by parent which parking lot
that they will be picked up.
Students should exit the building and immediately
look for parents. Administrators will not call for
students in the car loading area, nor will an “all all call” call
be made inside of the building. It is the student’s student
responsibility to exit the building and look for their
parent.

Buses
Going Home with Someone Else? – Any time
your child is going home with another student
or on a different bus, please send a signed note
to the front office with a phone number where
you can be reached during the day. Notes
should be turned in by the end of 1 st Period on
the same day. Adults early dismissing your
child from school must be on the approved
dismissal list.
Bus Transportation information is available at
355-1289. 355 1289.

Transition Programs
• Tutoring Monday,
Wednesday and
Thursday.
• Mandatory make-up
for homework and
tests
• Mentoring by advisor
Flex Time
• Study Skills
• Advisement
• Character Education
• Clusters and Majors
• Career Inventories
• IB Activities

Guidance Department
The Greer Middle School Guidance Program
addresses the needs of students as they
encounter and deal directly with learning and
life issues. This program does so by stressing
student academic achievement, career and
educational decision-making, decision making, and personal and
social development.
– Karen Clinkscale Grade 6 and Grade 7 (A-L) (A L)
355-5804 355 5804
– Cathy Cash Grade 7 (M-Z) (M Z) and Grade 8
355-5816 355 5816

Related Arts Classes
Very important to be successful in
Related Arts classes.
10 Different Related Arts classes this
year.
Related Arts is an opportunity to be
exposed to practices that students would
possibly never be exposed to.
Some students will not receive their top
choices for Related Arts due to classes
becoming full.

Book Bags
Students may use book bags to transport
books to and from school. Book bags must
be locked in the student's locker from 8:30
a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Rolling book bags are
not permitted.

Lockers
– At the beginning of the school year each student will be
assigned a locker in the hallways and in their Physical
Education class. Students will be responsible for the
locker assigned to them.
– Since lockers are school property, the school retains the
right to inspect lockers from time to time. A replacement
fee of $5.00 must be paid for a damaged/lost P.E. lock.
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT GIVE THEIR
COMBINATIONS TO OTHER STUDENTS.
– Teachers and/or administrators have the right to suspend
the use of a locker if it is not properly used.
– Locker breaks are held at various times during the day.
Students only have time to use their lockers before school,
after school, and at locker breaks.

Parent Communication
– Parent/Teacher/Administrator Conferences
– Teacher Web Sites
– Weekly Planner On Teacher Web Site
– Mid-Progress Mid Progress Reports Bi-Weekly Bi Weekly
– Email
– Phone Messenger
– http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/greerms/.
http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/greerms/
– PTSO (Parent/Teacher/Student Organization)
– School Improvement Council

PTSA
Greer Middle School’s goal is to have strong parental involvement in
school activities. The PTSA will have active members and be involved in
a number of events designed to support our school (See PTSA calendar
of events on the last page of student handbook). Parents may obtain
information about the PTSA today, at Open House, or by contacting the
school.
School Improvement Council
The School Improvement Council is an organization
composed of teachers, parents, administrators and other
citizens elected and/or appointed by the Principal. These
council members work as a team to assist the
administration in determining present and future needs of
our schools.

International Baccalaureate Program
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years
Program prepares students for an increasing global
society through an emphasis on communication
skills, learning styles, social awareness and selfreflection.
By working together Greer Middle IB
Teachers developed our MYP curriculum focusing
on active learning, interdisciplinary connections,
and intercultural awareness while continuing to
meet South Carolina state standards. Our Middle
Years Program is designed to prepare students to
successfully meet the challenges they face both in
school and beyond.

International Baccalaureate Program
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a great way to grow
and learn at Greer Middle International Baccalaureate
School:
You will find out more about yourself and how you learn
best.
You will study from a broad range of different subjects.
You will learn to make connections between your subjects.
You will make connections with the real world.
You will be assessed using a wide range of methods, not
just tests!
You will grow into a global citizen – someone who cares
more for the world around you.
You will be prepared for a successful future in the world
beyond school.

IB Community Service Hours
Pick up a Community & Service Reflection Form from the
IB office, your teacher, or the GMS website.
Complete the required information and have the form
signed at the event.
Once the reflection form is completed turn it in to the IB
office. It can be faxed or emailed, as well. [See below.]
All forms are checked, recorded and the hard copy is filed
in the IB office.
A confirmation card is sent to the student via their
homeroom teacher.
At the end of the 1st and 2nd semester a letter is attached to
the student's report card reporting their community and
service hours earned while at Greer Middle IB School.
6th Grade – 10 hours
7th Grade – 15 hours
8th Grade – 25 hours

IB Ambassadors
Applications will be accepted once
school begins
Applications will be screened and
interviews will be set up
Selected Ambassadors will participate
in training throughout the school year.

Class Schedules
Art (Semester)
Chorus (Semester)
Music (Semester)
Band/Music (Semester)
Band (Year)
GTT (Semester)
Academic Remediation
(Semester,
Qualifications Only)
Related Arts
PE (Semester and
Required)
Strings (Year)
Keyboarding (Semester)
Spanish (Semester)
ESOL (Year,
Qualifications Only)
Resource (Year,
Qualifications Only)

Class Schedules
Related Arts
Not all students received their top choices for
Related Arts classes because of demand
Related Arts are an opportunity for students to
be exposed to new things
If any student wants a Related Arts class
change, a parent letter needs to be sent to Mr.
Rhymer
– More than likely, the change will not be possible
due to class size. But Mr. Rhymer will look at each
individual case and make a decision

Levels of Academic
4 Academic Classes
•Science, Social Studies, English/Language Arts, Math
•Science and Social Studies are not leveled
•English/Language Arts
•Math
•English Strategies
•English Studies
•English GT
•Math 6
•Math 7 for 6 th Graders
•Recommendations will come from the 5 th grade teachers at the
Elementary School

Question and Answer
Session