Kick off the 2007-2008 School Year with Cluster 7-1!

Dear Parent(s)/Guardians(s),

We would like to welcome you and your child to a new school year at Pershing Middle School.  We believe that it is very important that you are aware of our goals, expectations, and routines for the coming school year.  In order to make this seventh grade year the most productive, enjoyable year of school your child has ever had, we must work together.  We look forward to meeting you at Open House on Tuesday, September 11.

Our Calendar

Cluster 7-1 Calendar 

Our 5 Basic Rules

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

2.     Be Responsible       Follow all directions the first time given.

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

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

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

 Supply List

• Notebook Paper (Students need a supply of this throughout the school year)

• Pens (Black or Dark Blue) No Gel Pens

• 3 1-inch 3 ring Binders with pockets (required for English, Reading, and History)

• 2 1½-inch 3 ring Binders with pockets (required for Math and Science)

• 3 packs of Dividers

• 6 Folders with brads and pockets (all classes, some teacher require a specified color)

• 3 Composition Notebooks

• 1 small package of Graph Paper – 4 Quadrille (required for Math and Science)

• 2 paper folders with brads and pockets (required for English and Reading)

• 1 pack 12 Colored Pencils

• 1 Notebook Pencil Pouch

• 1 Metric/English Ruler

• 1 handheld pencil sharpener with a cover

• 2 boxes of Kleenex (will be kept in Homeroom)

• 2 rolls of Paper Towels (will be kept in Homeroom)

Late Work Policy – Late work will be accepted at reduced credit (10 points per calendar day).  This   policy is school-wide and can be found in the student handbook.

Make-up work – Students will have the same amount of school days that they missed to make up any work missed due to an excused absence. 

Tardies – Students must be on time to class!  Demerits will be issued to any student who is not in the classroom by the bell.

Discipline – All students are expected to follow the Pershing Code of Conduct.  Minor offences will result in demerits, major offences will be referred to the Deans as per HISD policy. 

Student Progress - Please be on the lookout for progress reports and report cards every three weeks.  See our cluster calendar for the dates that these will be going home.  Both of these items need to be signed by a parent and returned by the next day to your child’s homeroom.  The signed report is our way of knowing that the parent is aware of the student’s progress.  Failure to bring back signed progress reports and/or report cards is detention.

Parent Conferences - If you desire a conference with the cluster to discuss your child's progress, contact Ms. Steffek.  Our cluster meeting times are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45-10:30.

Educational Websites 

- http://www.funbrain.com/

- http://www.coolmath4kids.com/

- http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/release/#online

We are looking forward to a great year.  Welcome to Cluster 7-1!

Michael Burrell      History            ext. 424           mburrel1@houstonisd.org

Tremeka Collins    Math                  ext. 422           tcollin3@houstonisd.org

Virginia Law           Science               ext. 423           vlaw@houstonisd.org

Lora Ruddy            Reading                ext. 414           lruddy@houstonisd.org

Michelle Steffek     English              ext. 416           msteffek@houstonisd.org