International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

Johnnie Carr Middle School International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme

August 2017 VOLUME 3, Number 1 1610 Ray Thorington Road Montgomery, AL 36117 Phone: 334-224-4005

Greetings to Carr Middle School Families and Friends! Welcome back to the 2017-2018 academic year. We hope each and every family enjoyed a summer full of fun, rest, and adventure. We are excited to get back to work with you and your children! Our school district has a redesigned homepage so please familiarize yourself with it. Classes begin Thursday, August 10th. Get prepared for the new school year by checking out the school web-page for important information including, calendars, bell schedules, and school supplies. Carr Middle School is committed to the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB) philosophy which focuses on academic excellence and exemplary character. Our vision at Carr is to prepare young people to thrive in a global society and to be responsible, caring community minded citizens who create a better world. Furthermore, the IB Program puts emphasis on educating the whole person who will be able to use the life skills learned in school to function successfully in college and beyond.

Your continuing support of your children at home is appreciated as well as critical for their success in school. We’re committed to continuing our strong parent and community partnerships with the school to ensure our students have an exciting, engaging, and world-class relevant education!

Important Information:

Backpack requirements: Beginning this school year 2017-1018, all backpacks must be clear. If clear is unavailable, mesh bacpacks will be acceptable.

Security at Carr: Carr is a safe school. Montgomery Public Schools have zero tolerance for weapons of any kind. Students in possession of guns or weapons at school will receive the maximum suspension from school allowable and expulsion procedures will be initiated immediately.

We enforce the following: All doors leading into the building are locked. All students should go to their designated grade level areas in the morning time. Any student coming after the tardy bell must sign in at main office. All visitors must also sign in and sign out at the office when you come to visit or volunteer.

Parent Drop-off and Pickup: Parents, please remember the importance of driving slowly around the school once your child has been dropped off or picked up. Be aware of the crosswalks when driving to and from the school. Drivers who continue to double-park or speed after being warned will have their license plates recorded and reported to the Montgomery Police Department. We are concerned for your children’s safety. Please follow the laws of the road and practice safe driving habits when you are around Carr Middle School.

Student Arrival in the Morning: Students who are eating breakfast may arrive at 7:05 a.m., enter through their designated areas according to grade level and go into the cafeteria to eat. Students who are not eating breakfast should arrive at school between 7:05 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. The bell rings at 7:30 a.m. and tardy bell at 7:35 a.m.

Early Release of students: Children are dismissed from the office if you pick them up before the regular release time. For the safety and security of your children, they must be signed out and picked up at the office to ensure that classroom disruptions are minimized and your children are released to an authorized adult. Please visit often our school website. It contains valuable information about our school guidelines, policies, and procedures, as well as your child’s teachers assignments. We look forward to working together to foster a globally-minded community.

“Through education, we have the ability to change and improve the world in which we live. By touching the lives of students, outstanding educators make the future brighter for all of us.” -- Tony Knowles