Holmes Jr High

• Talk to the teacher or write a note to tell him/her about your concern.
• Listen more, ask more questions, or spend more time on homework.
• Talk to your counselor and ask for his/her suggestions.
• Talk to your parents, and ask them to talk with your teacher.
• Request a parent, teacher, and student conference.
• Leave a voicemail or send an email.

• The counseling office is open during the day as well as before and after school.
• To see a counselor, leave a request slip in the counseling office before class, and you will be called as soon as possible. Parents may talk to your counselor in person or by telephone.

• This publication describes courses offered at Holmes.
• It is available upon request in the office.

• This course is offered to all 8th graders.
• It covers topics related to human sexuality.
• Students are encouraged to discuss class topics with their parents.
• All materials are available for parent review.
• Participation is subject to parent approval.

• Progress reports are mailed home halfway through each quarter. They may indicate good progress, improvement, or danger of failure.
• If a student's class work is at or above average, the teacher may not indicate a grade on the progress report card.

• Grades will be mailed to your home at the end of each quarter. Quarter end dates are listed on the handbook calendar.
• Grades range from "A" for Outstanding to "F" for Not Passing. Citizenship grades are also a part of the grading system. In some circumstances, and with prior arrangement between the teacher, student, parents, and counselor, a "P" (Pass) may be given in lieu of an academic grade.

• Students can expect homework in most classes on most nights.
• The amount varies and depends on the assignment and on student study habits.

• Students who earn a 3.5 grade point average at the semester are eligible for the Honor Society.
• Honor Society members are eligible for the Honor Society Field Trip.
• See an administrator or counselor for additional information.

• Selected and specially trained student peer helpers are available for students if they need someone to talk to, resolve a problem, etc.
• Request slips are available in the counseling office for students to fill out and a peer helper will meet with you.

• Occasionally, students and parents utilize a periodic grade check-sheet. These check-sheets are usually arranged through the counseling office or vice principals.
• These check-sheets help you and your parents know if you are getting your work done and if your attendance and behavior are acceptable.
• The student takes the sheet to each teacher to be filled in and is responsible for taking home the completed sheet.

• 7th and 8th graders must pass required academic courses.
• Students who fail courses will be reviewed by a Promotion Review Team.
• If you fail an academic required course(s) (English, Math, Science, Social Studies), you will be required to make up the course content either during summer school or the following school year.
• A student who fails 2 or more academic requirements may be retained in his/her current grade level. This decision is also based upon standardized test scores.

• Davis Police Department School Resource Officer
• Drug and Alcohol Prevention Counselor
• School Nurse
• Speech and Language Therapist
• School Psychologist & Crisis Counselor
• Allied Services for Kids (ASK) Outreach Counselor

• Keep a 3-ring binder with a section to track each class.
• Keep an assignment sheet for each class.
• Check your homework needs before you leave school.
• Ask questions if you don't understand the assignment.
• Schedule a specific time and place to do homework.
• Tell your teacher right away if you are falling behind.
• Take class notes and review them in the evening.
• Put completed assignments in your backpack, ready to take to school.
• Always carry extra pens, pencils, and an inexpensive calculator labeled with your name.

• Each 7th grader will belong to a core team.
• The team will share the same English, Science and Social Studies teachers.
• The teachers may plan some or all of your lessons so that there is a connection between the subject areas.
• The team arrangement eases the transition from elementary school to junior high school by special class events, discussions, etc.

• You will be given a series of standardized achievement tests each spring.
• Physical Education Fitness Assessments are given each year - fall and spring.