Common use of Be prepared Clause in Contracts

Be prepared. Being prepared leads to successful experiences with the school learning environment. Skills and habits you develop at this time will help you to be prepared for future success in high school and the world of work. Students are required to come to class each day with the necessary supplies to be ready to learn. Supply lists can be found on the STMS website. Elective and PE classes have additional materials/fees that can be paid to the school bookkeeper. Homework assignments are extremely important and are essential practice for developing understanding and ability. On average, students should expect about 10 minutes per grade level each day, although it will fluctuate throughout the year. Homework and assignments are expected to be completed to the best of each student’s ability and on time. Successful students have regular routines of practice and preparation every day and are good habits to develop for future independence. Students who struggle with work completion will be directed to additional time and support to ensure that the proper practice is completed. In the event of excused absences, the student will have one day for each day missed to complete and submit the work. To assist students with gathering homework practice after an absence, each teacher will maintain a teacher website that can be accessed through the building’s webpage. Some teacher sites will list the homework that was given each day in class. There are two ways to get accompanying handouts or worksheets, by electronic form on the teacher’s website or as a hardcopy in the classroom. If the student does not have access to a computer, please call (▇▇▇)▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to request homework for two or more days of absences. Opportunities are provided to help you with your homework.  Teachers often provide work time in class and can answer questions and support learning immediately.  Thursdays during STRETCH period is WIN Time (What I Need) and a time for teachers to request students who are struggling back to their class for additional support and instruction on the learning of the day.  Homework Center is offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 3:55 p.m. Students can receive additional assistance on homework and assignments on these days. The locations of Homework Center each week are made during daily student announcements. Students are expected to eat in the cafeteria. Food and drinks are not permitted in the outside courtyard, school hallways or classrooms and may be subject to confiscation (exception: clear bottled water) and/or disciplinary consequences. During lunch periods, students may choose to go outside after being dismissed, go to the library with a lunchtime library pass, or visit with friends in the cafeteria. Cafeteria expectations are posted and reviewed periodically throughout the school year. In unsafe weather conditions, school may be closed or delayed 2 hours. Sometimes school starts an hour late and/or we are on emergency schedule. When “Emergency Schedule” is announced, the Emergency Bus Pick-up/Drop-off routes will be in effect and all after-school and out-of-district transportation is canceled. Emergency Transportation information is provided by the district transportation department. (425-413-3220) Communication on poor weather days is via the free FlashAlert Messenger app (Google Play/App store) and from the district. This information will also be posted on the Tahoma School District website. NO ANNOUNCEMENT MEANS SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION ON REGULAR SCHEDULE. One of the important responsibilities for any school district is to provide for the safety of students in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Parents and students should be aware of the following:  If the event occurs during the time students are coming to school, buses will continue to school rather than returning students to their bus stops.  Students will remain at school and will not be released or returned home unless/until conditions allow them to be returned safely. In extreme cases this could involve remaining at school overnight(s).  Parents/Guardians are advised not to remove a student from the school grounds unless they have first checked with school officials and the student has been checked out. Students will not be released to neighbors, friends, or relatives unless written permission is sent, or they are designated on the emergency contact form.  Parents should avoid calling the school. The phones may be needed by school officials for emergency communications.  Summit Trail Middle School conducts Fire, Earthquake, and Lockdown drills in accordance with the Tahoma School District Safety Policy. The goal of the Student Recognition Program is to promote and publicly recognize students for academic and behavioral excellence. Special events will be organized throughout the school year for students who have met the behavior criteria set at the start of the year. Students and their families are invited to various award assemblies during the year for recognition of outstanding achievements. This may include subject area awards, academic growth and effort, attendance rewards, Presidential Fitness awards, etc.

Be prepared. Being prepared leads to successful experiences with the school learning environment. Skills and habits you develop at this time will help you to be prepared for future success in high school and the world of work. Students are required to come to class each day with the necessary supplies to be ready to learn. Supply lists can be found on the STMS website. Elective and PE classes have additional materials/fees that can be paid to the school bookkeeper. Homework assignments are extremely important important, and are essential practice for developing understanding and ability. On average, students should expect about 10 minutes min per grade level each day, although though it will fluctuate throughout the year. Homework and assignments are expected to be completed to the best of each student’s ability and on time. Successful students have regular routines of practice and preparation every day and are good habits to develop for future independence. Students who struggle with work completion will be directed to additional time and support to ensure that the proper practice is completed. In the event of excused absences, the student will have one day for each day missed to complete and submit the work. To assist students with gathering homework practice after an absence, each teacher will maintain a teacher SWIFT website that can be accessed through the building’s webpage. Some teacher SWIFT sites will list the homework that was given each day in class. There are two ways to get accompanying handouts or worksheets, by electronic form on the teacher’s website or as a hardcopy in the classroom. If the student does not have access to a computer, please call (▇▇▇)▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to request homework for two or more days of absences. Opportunities are provided to help you with your homework. :  Teachers often provide work time in class and can answer questions and support learning immediately.  Thursdays during STRETCH period (8:00-8:45) is WIN Time (What what I Needneed) and a time for teachers to request students who are struggling back to their class for additional support and instruction on the learning of the day.  Homework Center is offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 3:55 p.m. Students can receive additional assistance on homework and assignments on these days. The locations of Homework Center homework center each week are made during daily student announcements. STMS operates four lunch periods Monday through Thursday and three on Fridays. Students are expected to eat in the cafeteria. Food and drinks are not permitted in the outside courtyard, school hallways or classrooms and may be subject to confiscation (exception: clear bottled water) and/or disciplinary consequences. During lunch periods, periods students may choose to go outside after being dismissed, go to the library with a lunchtime library pass, pass or visit with friends in the cafeteria. Cafeteria expectations are posted and reviewed periodically throughout the school year. In unsafe weather conditions, school may be closed or delayed 2 hours. Sometimes school starts an hour late and/or we are on emergency schedule. When “Emergency Schedule” is announced, the Emergency Bus Pick-up/Drop-off routes will be in effect and all after-after school and out-of-out of district transportation is canceled. Emergency Transportation information is provided by the district transportation department. (425-413-3220) Communication on poor weather days is via the free FlashAlert Messenger app (Google Play/App store) and from the district. This information will also be posted on the Tahoma School District websiteWebsite. NO ANNOUNCEMENT MEANS SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION ON REGULAR SCHEDULE. One of the important responsibilities for any school district is to provide for the safety of students in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Parents and students should be aware of the following:  If the event occurs during the time students are coming to school, buses will continue to school rather than returning students to their bus stops.  Students will remain at school school, and will not be released or returned home unless/until conditions allow them to be returned safely. In extreme cases this could involve remaining at school overnight(s).  Parents/Guardians are advised not to remove a student from the school grounds unless they have first checked with school officials and the student has been checked out. Students will not be released to neighbors, friends, or relatives unless written permission is sent, or they are designated on the emergency contact form.  Parents should avoid calling the school. The phones may be needed by school officials for emergency communications.  Summit Trail Middle School conducts Fire, Earthquake, and Lockdown drills in accordance with the Tahoma School District Safety Policy. The goal of the Student Recognition Program is to promote and publicly recognize students for academic and behavioral excellence. Special events will be organized throughout the school year for students who have met the behavior criteria set at the start of the year. Students and their families are invited to various award assemblies during the year for recognition of outstanding achievements. This may include subject area awards, academic growth and effort, attendance rewards, Presidential Fitness awards, etc.

Be prepared. Being prepared leads to successful experiences with the school learning environment. Skills and habits you develop at this time will help you to be prepared for future success in high school and the world of work. Students are required to come to class each day with the necessary supplies to be ready to learn. Supply lists can be found on the STMS website. Elective and PE classes have additional materials/fees that can be paid to the school bookkeeper. Homework assignments are extremely important and are essential practice for developing understanding and ability. On average, students should expect about 10 minutes per grade level each day, although it will fluctuate throughout the year. Homework and assignments are expected to be completed to the best of each student’s ability and on time. Successful students have regular routines of practice and preparation every day and are good habits to develop for future independence. Students who struggle with work completion will be directed to additional time and support to ensure that the proper practice is completed. In the event of excused absences, the student will have one day for each day missed to complete and submit the work. To assist students with gathering homework practice after an absence, each teacher will maintain a teacher website that can be accessed through the building’s webpage. Some teacher sites will list the homework that was given each day in class. There are two ways to get accompanying handouts or worksheets, by electronic form on the teacher’s website or as a hardcopy in the classroom. If the student does not have access to a computer, please call (▇▇▇)▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ to request homework for two or more days of absences. Opportunities are provided to help you with your homework.  • Teachers often provide work time in class and can answer questions and support learning immediately.  Thursdays during STRETCH period is • WIN Time (What I Need) and during Homeroom is a time for teachers to request students who are struggling back to their class for additional support and instruction on the learning of the day.  • Homework Center is offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 3:55 p.m. after school. The days of the week Homework Center is held will vary. Students can receive additional assistance on homework and assignments on these days. The locations of Homework Center each week are made during daily student announcements. Students are expected to eat in the cafeteria. Food and drinks are not permitted in the outside courtyard, school hallways or classrooms and may be subject to confiscation (exception: clear bottled water) and/or disciplinary consequences. During lunch periods, students may choose to go outside after being dismissed, go to the library with a lunchtime library pass, or visit with friends in the cafeteria. Cafeteria expectations are posted and reviewed periodically throughout the school year. In unsafe weather conditions, school may be closed or delayed 2 hours. Sometimes school starts an hour late and/or we are on emergency schedule. When “Emergency Schedule” is announced, the Emergency Bus Pick-up/Drop-off routes will be in effect and all after-school and out-of-district transportation is canceled. Emergency Transportation information is provided by the district transportation department. (425-413-3220) Communication on poor weather days is via the free FlashAlert Messenger app (Google Play/App store) and from the district. This information will also be posted on the Tahoma School District website. NO ANNOUNCEMENT MEANS SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION ON REGULAR SCHEDULE. One of the important responsibilities for any school district is to provide for the safety of students in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Parents and students should be aware of the following:  • If the event occurs during the time students are coming to school, buses will continue to school rather than returning students to their bus stops.  • Students will remain at school and will not be released or returned home unless/until conditions allow them to be returned safely. In extreme cases this could involve remaining at school overnight(s).  • Parents/Guardians are advised not to remove a student from the school grounds unless they have first checked with school officials and the student has been checked out. Students will not be released to neighbors, friends, or relatives unless written permission is sent, or they are designated on the emergency contact form.  • Parents should avoid calling the school. The phones may be needed by school officials for emergency communications.  • Summit Trail Middle School conducts Fire, Earthquake, and Lockdown drills in accordance with the Tahoma School District Safety Policy. A positive, healthy attitude and behavior promotes a safe, fun and successful learning environment. The goal of the Student Recognition Program is to promote and publicly recognize students for academic and behavioral excellence. Special events will be organized throughout the school year for students who have met the behavior criteria set at the start of the year. Students and their families are invited to various award assemblies during the year for recognition of outstanding achievements. This may include subject area awards, academic growth and effort, attendance rewards, Presidential Fitness awards, etc.