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REMINDERS & UPDATES


Progress Reports were printed and distributed to students on LAST Tuesday.

Dress code details are provided in attached document.




GMS VOLLEYBALL VS FAIRVIEW @HOME
SEPT 16TH @6PM

GMS VOLLEYBALL VS. FT. BRADEN @FT. BRADEN
SEPT 18TH @6PM

GMS FOOTBALL VS RAA @CHILES HIGH SCHOOL
SEPT 17TH @5:30PM

GMS CROSS COUNTRY @MONTFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL
SEPT 19TH @6PM


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Program Objectives/ Discipline
Please note that our after-school program is a great opportunity for your child to be exposed to wonderful enrichment opportunities. These include our homework center, media center, and additional help in subject areas, music, dance, media, and physical education.  However, for us to be successful with these objectives, they must be met with great attitudes and great discipline. We will do everything we can to make the environment one that is positive. Please encourage your child to have a good attitude. Unfortunately we sometimes have discipline issues that will be addressed appropriately. Please be open and willing to listen should a discipline issue arise. Let’s work together to improve our students. Thank you.

21st CENTURY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21st Century is off to a great start!!! Unfortunately, we are unable to accept anymore students as we have reached our capacity. Should slots open up, we will be sure to notify you in our future ListServ notifications.

We have incorporated some great activities and clubs this year to include Shark Tank (Monday), Reading/Drama (Tuesday), Girls On Another Level (Wednesday), Technology (Thursday), Science (Thursday), and Art Club (Friday).

A SPECIAL THANKS goes out to our great Staff and Activity Leaders; Tarran Jefferson, Rebekah Mercier, Nicole Nicolas, Demarco Speight, and Iris Williams, Marvalin Carter, Dante Dix, Amarah Johnson, and Billy McBeath. Please feel free to reach out to us to help your child's progress.









Dear Parent/Guardian(s):

In compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, you may request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teachers(s) and paraprofessional(s) and information about State academic assessments.

Right to Know Letter - The information regarding the professional qualifications will include:

                   ___     Certification type

                   ___      Subject area coverage and grade level of coverage

                   ___      Degree(s) and defined major area of work

                   ___      Qualifications of paraprofessionals providing services to students under the direction of a teacher

    ___      Information about a teacher that is teaching under emergency or other provisional                                            status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.

The information regarding State academic assessments will include:

                     ___      A copy of the State’s assessments; dates and description.

                     ___      Individual Student State Assessment Report to ensure specific information on the                                               child’s level of achievement.

Federal law requires that schools receiving Title 1 funds hire highly qualified teachers. The School District of Leon County has always employed certificated personnel according to the Florida Department of Education requirements. Be assured that this will remain a priority in our school district.

If you would like to request any of the above information, please contact the principal at your child’s school (give phone number of the school and additional contact information).



What does it mean to be a Title One School?

Things you should know.

Griffin Middle School is a Title I School.

•   This means we receive federal funds to provide extra help for all students.

Qualifications for a Title I School

•   The funds we receive depend on the number of students who are economically disadvantaged

•   We are a provision 1 school, therefore all student receive free breakfast, lunch and a dinner snack

•   Our school receives $323,089.20

Advantages of being a Title I School

•   The money goes to help all students in our school.

•   It is used for teachers, tutors, after school programs, books, supplies, technology purchases, professional development and other materials.

•   Also , these funds provide opportunities for parents to receive training to help their child in school and other parental involvement opportunities

Ways You Can Help

•   Attend parent information sessions.

•   Become involved in our PTO

•   Sign up for list serv to receive weekly e-mails about events

•   Volunteer in your child’s classroom regularly.

Opportunities for Parents

•   PTO Meetings

•   Parent Information Sessions

•   Volunteer in School/Classrooms

•   Quarterly Lunch and Learn Sessions

As a Title I School, we rely on the partnership between school and home to ensure that our students succeed. We hope you will feel welcome to be a part of your child’s school experience and a part of the success of Griffin Middle School.



What is a Highly Qualified Teacher?



All teachers who give instruction in the core academic subjects of Art-Visual Arts, Drama-Theatre, English, World Languages, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Reading, Science, and Social Studies (History, Economics, Political Science and Geography) at any level must meet the following criteria in order for a "yes" response to be provided: hold an acceptable bachelor’s or higher degree, and hold a valid Florida Temporary or Professional Certificate.



All (elementary, middle, and secondary) "not new" teachers of core academic subjects must meet one of the following criteria in order for a "yes" response to be provided: -hold a valid infield Temporary or Professional Certificate and have passed the appropriate subject area test in the subject area assigned OR -have documented the 100 points for the High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (HOUSSE) plan for the core academic subject area assigned (transferable from out of state using the out of state SAE verification form) OR -for elementary teachers have a valid Florida Professional Certificate appropriate for the grade level(s) assigned and verification from another state of passing an appropriate subject area exam for the grade level(s) assigned (transferable from out of state using the out of state SAE verification form). -for middle and secondary teachers only have a major, equivalent courses, or a passing score on the subject area exam in the subject area assigned as evidenced by a valid infield certificate.



“New” middle and secondary teachers, teachers with no teaching experience, must meet the following in order for a “yes” response to be provided: -have a major, equivalent courses, or a passing score on the subject area exam in the subject area assigned as evidenced by a valid infield certificate.



HOW DOES GRIFFIN USE TITLE ONE FUNDS?

Supplemental Instructional Positions

Technology updates and repairs

Student Supplies

Technology supplies & computers

Parental Involvement

Meals and Mailing

Lunch and Learn Activities for parent workshops

Teacher Professional Development and Training Materials

Parent Liaison








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*SUNSHINE LAW AND PUBLIC RECORDS CAUTION: Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Virtually all written communications to or from School Board of Leon County, Florida Personnel are public records available to the public and media upon request. E-mail sent or received on the LCSB system will be considered public and will only be withheld from disclosure if deemed confidential pursuant to State Law. Individual student records are deemed confidential.