Legends Team Information
Updates from the Legends Team at Plaza Middle School
Welcome to the Legends Team!
Important Dates
May 2: MAP Testing
May 3: MAP Testing - wired earbuds/headphones needed
May 7: MAP Testing
May 8: MAP Testing
May 9: MAP Testing - make-ups
MAP Testing, Coming Soon!
Students will need WIRED earbuds/headphones for the listening portion of the Communication Arts test - Friday, May 3 for 6th graders. Wireless ones CANNOT be used on the MAP test.
PLAZA will be testing the following days:
- Thursday, May 2nd
- Friday, May 3rd
- Tuesday, May 7th
- Wednesday, May 8th
- Thursday, May 9th
There are some things you can do to help your child do well on these tests including:
- Make sure your child is well rested and eats breakfast each day of testing.
- Make sure your child attends school and arrives on time on testing days.
- Speak positively about the test. Your attitude is contagious.
- Encourage your child to have a positive attitude about tests and to listen closely to test instructions.
- Help your child become more familiar with the test format by reviewing sample MAP items and the new online platform with them. Sample MAP items can be found at: https://wbte.drcedirect.com/MO/portals/mo (must use Google Chrome Browser)
- Other parent information put out by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education about the MAP can be found at: http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/assessment/grade-level
Travel Opportunities
We have multiple travel opportunities available for your child! On November 7th there will be a special informational meeting for all families interested in sending their student on an educational trip to Italy and Greece in the summer of 2025 or to Japan in the summer of 2024. The informational meeting will focus on all the details of the trip including the itinerary, educational components, and how to make this trip even more affordable through numerous fundraising opportunities. Mrs. Swanstone has been working diligently to find numerous opportunities for fundraising and making the trip even more affordable for all families. If this has previously been a factor in your decision, please consider attending this meeting as new fundraising opportunities have been created! Here is a link to sign up for the informational meeting.
The 2nd opportunity is a domestic trip to our nation's capital. Washington D.C. is rich with history and is perfect as an extension to many topics discussed in both 7th and 8th grade Social Studies curriculums. This informational meeting will be on November 9th at 7:30 PM in the flex space. This meeting will also cover how this opportunity will benefit your child, what we'll see and do, what's included, and how affordable it is! Reserve your seat at the informational meeting using this link.
RSVP | EF Education First
Team Communication
- Guides & links are available on the district's website: Technology Support for Families
- Review and update contact information in Infinite Campus
Start with your child's Life Ed. teacher or Team Teacher with any questions, concerns, comments. We’ll do our best to reply within 24 hours during the school week. Please see our contact information below!
Classwork & Make-up Work
Planners - It is a building expectation that students use their planners for every class. Time is given in each class to fill in planners. Students should also bring their planners and binders home daily.
Schoology - Daily assignments will be posted in each core Schoology course. Absent students should check Schoology for the work they missed. Students are allowed a day for each day they miss to make-up their work without late penalties. Please talk with your teachers for special circumstances, and we will work with you to help you get caught up!
Middle School Grading Information
Two Grading Categories
Academic (80%): assessments: tests, quizzes, projects
Academic Practice/Participation (20%): 3-point grading scale for work completion, participation, and effort for practice work (in class & out of class)Retakes: Retakes are allowed on ALL Academic (80%) assessments. Retakes must be completed within two weeks from the original assessment date. Students receiving a D or an F are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to retake their assessment. Students can retake during Life Ed class time or make arrangements with the teacher. Extra credit or redoing 20% practice work are not allowed per district grading practices.
For more information, please see the grading information on the Plaza website:
https://plaza.parkhill.k12.mo.us/families/grading-information
Contact Information
Mrs. Crilley - Resource & CWC in all content areas: CrilleyG@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Mrs. Jacquin - Resource & CWC in all content areas: JacquinK@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Mr. Nixon - Science: NixonT@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Ms. Ratcliff - Math: RatcliffJ@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Ms. Roy - Social Studies: RoyS@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Ms. Schol- Language Arts: ScholE@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Ms. Toby - Reading: TobyC@parkhill.k12.mo.us