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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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The School Reach parent communication system will be activated. Parents/guardians/staff will receive notification via home phone, cell phone, work phone and/or email. Radio and television stations will also be notified.
WXFM 99.3 FM Radio-Mt. Zion
WDKR 107.3 FM Radio-Decatur
WZNX 106.7 FM Radio-Decatur
WYDS (D93) 93 FM Radio-Decatur
WEJT 105.1 FM Radio-Decatur
WDZ 1050 AM Radio-Decatur
WDZQ 95.1 FM Radio-Decatur
WSOY 1340 AM Radio-Decatur
WSOY (Y103) 102.9 FM Radio-Decatur
WAND (7/17) TV-Decatur
WCIA (3) TV-Champaign
WICS (20) TV-Springfield
School officials will make every attempt to have school closings posted by 6:30 A.M. If there is no announcement, school will be open as usual. Buses may run late due to weather conditions.
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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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