PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dear Parents,

Cluster 6-2 is excited to welcome you and your student to the 2007-2008 school year at Pershing!  We believe that one determining factor in your child’s success this year is the relationship between parents and teachers. As a result, we wanted to share with you some important information about this cluster.

6^th Grade House

Pershing Middle School is comprised of 3 houses one for each grade level.  Within each house there are 4 clusters and 2 deans. The deans are responsible for counseling the students as well as handling discipline. The deans follow the students each year. A cluster is comprised of approximately 150 students who share the same 5 academic teachers. This system is designed to provide care and support within a large school.

Cluster Mission

Cluster 6-2 aims to help our students transition from childhood to young adulthood by supporting them as they strive to meet high academic and personal expectations. We emphasize student self-discipline, independence, respect and responsibility.

Core Expectations

            Be Prompt – Arrive to class on time prepared with supplies and assignments.

            Be Responsible – Follow all directions the first time given.

            Be a Participant – Be an active learner and stay on task.

            Be Respectful – Treat others and their property with respect and dignity.

            Be Successful – Respect everyone’s right to learn and/or teach.

            Always remember attitude is everything!

Each Pershing student receives a student agenda, which will be used to record homework assignments. Students are required to bring the agenda to class daily.  The agenda is also used as means for communication between parent and teacher; please check you child’s agenda regularly for teacher notes and special requests. Because this planner is integral to good organization and communication, we ask that you not allow your child to deface the planner by folding or tearing out pages.

Homework

Students will be given homework by each teacher on a regular basis. Students will be expected to record all assignment in their agenda book when it is assigned. A study buddy in each class is urged.

Tutorials

Tutorials will be offered in each subject matter on specific days or by appointment with a specific teacher.

Turtorial times are located on each teacher's page.

Grading System

Students will receive report cars based on six-week grading periods, and progress reports are mid-period (three weeks). Students will be graded according to the following system.  

A         100 - 90

B          89 – 80

C          79 - 75

D         74 - 70
F          69 - 0

Contact

Cluster 6-2 values the relationships with our parents. Should you ever have any questions, concerns or feedback, feel free to communicate with us via phone or email. If you desire a conference with the cluster, please call Ms. Ogle at 713.295.5240 ext 432 or email her at klablanc@houstonisd.org and leave your name, your child’s name and how to reach you to schedule the appointment. Appointments this year will be on B-days (usually Tues/Thur) at 2:25 or 2:40 PM.