Table of Contents
Welcome To Middle School
History and Philosophy of the Laboratory Schools
Mission Statement of the Schools
Goals of the Schools
The School Day
Attendance
Prearranged Absences
Early Arrival
Tardiness
Leaving During the School Day
After School
Snow/Emergency School Closing
The Middle School Program
Homeroom -- Fifth Grade
Advisory -- Sixth through Eighth Grades
Tutorial
Activity Period
Assembly
Homework
Standardized Tests
Extra-Curricular Activities
Philosophy of the Athletic Program
Middle School Team Sports
Giant Gym Nights
Camps
Communication in the Middle School
Progress Reports
Interim Reports
Letter of Commendation
Probationary Status
Parent-Teacher Conferences
The Middle School Bulletin
THE MIDDLE GROUND
The Laboratory Schools Web Site
Open House
Access to Student Records
Requests for Diagnostic Information
Health, Security, and Transportation
Substance Abuse
Student Use of Medication
Illness at School
Returning to School
Emergencies
Security
Transportation
Bicycles
Skateboards, Scooters and Roller Blades
Student Conduct
Overview
Peer Mediation
Sexual Harassment
Public Displays of Affection
Attire and Appearance
Nuisance Items
Compact Disc, MP3 and Cassette Policy
Food
Field Trip and Camp Behavior
Backpacks and Use of Lockers
Lost and Found
Student use of Cellular Phones and School Telephones
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools' Computing Policy
Laboratory Schools Standards of Behavior
Parents in the Middle School
In Your Search for Answers
Important Telephone Numbers
Fifth Grade
Language Arts
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Foreign Language
German
French
Spanish
Arts
Visual Art
Computer Science
Sixth Grade
Advisory
Humanities
Pre-Algebra
Science
Foreign Language
German
French
Spanish
Arts
Visual Art
Oral Interpretation
Computer Science
Seventh Grade
Advisory
Humanities
Algebra
Science
Foreign Language
German
French
Spanish
Arts
Visual Art
Oral Interpretation
Home Economics
Computer Science
Eighth Grade
Advisory
Humanities
Algebra or Geometry
Science
Foreign Language
German
French
Spanish
Arts
Visual Art
Oral Interpretation
Home Economics
Computer Science
Photographic Design
Photo Technology
Subjects Taught Across Grade Levels
Music
Fifth through Eighth Grade Instrumental Music
Expectations For Students in the Instrumental Music Program
Fifth through Eighth Grade General Music
Seventh and Eighth Grade Chorus
Physical Education
Library
Guidance and Counseling Services
Authors
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