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What is the Bell Schedule? |
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Regular School Day
0: 6:50-7:35 Early Bird
1:7:45-8:28
2: 8:32-9:15
3:9:19-10:02
4:10:06-10:49
LUNCH: 10:53-11:35
5.11:39-12:21
6.12:25-1:07
7.1:11-1:54
Focus Period: 1:58-2:30
Early Dismissal 11:05
1.7:45-8:15
2.8:18-8:43
3.8:46-9:11
4.9:14-9:39
5.9:42-10:07
6.10:11-10:35
7.10:38-11:05
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What is the grading scale at the Mt. Zion Junior High School? |
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The Mt. Zion School District has a uniform
grading scale.
A 90% - 100%
B 80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60% - 69%
F 0% - 59%
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What should I do when my child must miss school? |
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The parent/guardian should notify the school by 8:00 A.M. at 864-2369. Parents must sign students in and out at the office.
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How can I get make-up work for my child who has been absent? |
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Homework requests will be honored on the second day of absence. It will be ready for you to pick up by 2:15 p.m.
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Will my child be allowed to carry a backpack? |
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Your child may carry a backpack to school. However, backpacks must be kept in lockers during the school day
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Will my child have a PE locker? |
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Yes, your child will be required to provide a lock for his/her locker. Your child will store his/her required gym clothes in the locker. These clothes may be purchased at the school during registration.
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What do I do if I am moving into the district? |
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New students should call the office for information at 864-2369. New students will need a birth certificate, a copy of a grade card, and proof of residency prior to enrollment.
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Does your school offer elective courses? |
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At registration your child may indicate his/her first and second choice of electives. Choices include Study Hall, Yearbook/Journalism, Computer Technology, Art, Spanish, French, Home Economics, Band, Chorus, Sound System and Orchestra.
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How do I find out information about emergency school closings or alternative bus schedules? |
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| EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS When the decision is made to close schools for the day, the Districts parent communication system will be activated. Parents/guardians/staff will receive notification via home phone, cell phone, work phone and/or e-mail. Radio and television stations will also be notified. School officials will make every attempt to determine if conditions call for school closing by 6:30 a.m. at the latest. If there is no announcement, school will be open as usual. In the event school is dismissed early or closed for the day due to weather conditions, the cancellation of all co-curricular activities and/or practices will be determined by the administration |
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Does your school offer extracurricular activities? |
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There are a variety of athletic activities in which your child may participate:
Boys and Girls Basketball
Track
Cross Country
Girls Volleyball
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Boys Baseball
Girls Softball
There are also a variety of other activities. These include:
Scholastic Bowl
Ace Club
School Newspaper
Yearbook
Student Council
Office and Library Aides
Art Club
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