Sharpen your pencils and prepare yourself to crunch some numbers,

spin the globe, study the stars, and devour a book!

You're part of an awesome 6^th grade Mustang Team...

You are UNIQUE AND VALUABLE!!

We would like to welcome you to J.L. Simpson Middle School. Unlike the elementary self-contained classroom, the middle school structure is based on a team concept. Teaming is designed to facilitate the unique educational, social, and emotional needs of the middle school student. Your child's team will consist of a core group of academic teachers, a counselor, a secretary, and a dean.

The 6th Grade Team:

Dean Ms. Loiselle 

Counselor Ms. Nameth

Secretary Ms. Daddio

Math

Mr. Allen

Mr. Black 

Ms. Gernerd 

Social Studies

Ms. Nohe

Mr. McGrady

Ms. Herrin

Language Arts

Ms. Denny

Mr. Krueger 

Ms. Estevez

Mr. Ludwig  

Ms. Peterson-Rood

Science

Ms. Miller

Ms. Song

Ms. Breedlove

Keyboarding

Ms. Horne

Art

Ms. Fuller

Ms. Vail

Ms. Curtis-Meyding 

P.E.

Ms. Barthelemy

Mr. Lloyd

Mr. Nole 

Spectrum

Ms. Wilfong

Learning Specialists

Mr. Evans

Ms. Hommel

Ms. McGill

Ms. Petersen

Mr. Rocheck

Ms. Carr

Ms. McFarland
Dana Clark  (FLE)
Kim O'Hara  (Reading)

SAMS (Spanish at Middle School)

 Ms. Hook

 Parent interaction is a vital part of our educational system. Please do not hesitate to call us at school 571.252.2840 or send an email (addresses listed above) if you have questions, comments, or concerns. Each teacher has a planning block each day. While this is the best time throughout the school day to reach us, please know that we will be in meetings and/or working with students during part of that block. If we are unavailable when you call, please leave a message. Although we will try to return your call/e-mail as soon as possible, please allow twenty-four hours for response time.

Direct House C line for specific 6^th grade questions - 571.252.2846

If at any time you feel the need to come in for a conference, please contact Ms. Nameth, the 6^th grade counselor 571.252.2840. We do not have formal conferences as they do in elementary school, but we can easily arrange one if necessary!

6^th Grade Expectations

1) BE PROMPT! You will be marked tardy if you are not in the classroom when the bell rings. Please read the board as you enter and follow the directions carefully.

2) BE POLITE! Be courteous and respectful to others in all words and actions. Raise your hand and be recognized before you speak out. Remember to be respectful of the opinions of your peers, especially during class discussions.

3) BE PREPARED! Bring your materials every day, and be sure to complete all of your homework. Using your agenda will help!!!

4) BE HONEST! You will receive a failing grade on an assignment if you cheat or plagiarize. Remember… you may neither give nor receive assistance on quizzes, tests, and graded assignments.

Discipline Policy

Team members are expected to follow the above rules at all times. If a student chooses not to abide by the rules, he or she will be subject to the following disciplinary action: verbal warning, lunch detention, parent contact and/or referral to Ms. Loiselle, the 6^th grade dean. The seriousness of the offense will be taken into consideration when handling each situation.

Homework

Students are expected to complete homework assignments on time and to bring homework to class when it is due. The goal of homework is to support and extend what is learned in class.

Agendas and Homework Hotline

Each student must use his or her agenda daily to keep up with homework, quiz dates, and long-term due dates. (The agenda will also be the only hall pass available to students!) Parents are urged to check agendas each day. Agendas are important communication tools.

Each teacher has a website to help parents and absent students stay informed about class activities. Please note: we do update the sites regularly, but be aware that they may not always be 100% accurate. Changes made in class may not be reflected on the web site, but will always be reflected on the classroom assignment board. Each student should use his/her agenda as the primary source for homework information.

Graded Assignments

Students  complete all assignments in a timely manner! If a student fails to meet the required deadline for a major assignment or project, we will accept this work (with a penalty applied) within one week.

Absences

Good attendance at school is critical to student achievement.  When a student is absent from class, a reasonable amount of time consistent with the length of absence will be given to make up missed work. It is the student's responsibility, upon return, to see each teacher about make-up work.

Textbooks

Students must cover all textbooks. The books become the student's responsibility once they are issued. Book covers/sox will be available in the House C office.

Items to Review from Student Handbook

Please review the Student Handbook section of the agenda on pages 5 – 16.