WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:02.500 This is Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School. This 00:00:02.500 --> 00:00:05.000 will be your home 6 hours a day 5 00:00:05.000 --> 00:00:07.500 days a week 182 days a year 00:00:07.500 --> 00:00:10.000 for the next three years. Getting used to 00:00:10.000 --> 00:00:12.500 new school can be difficult: a new campus 00:00:12.500 --> 00:00:15.000 a new schedule and new classmates. 00:00:15.000 --> 00:00:17.500 Here are some of the buildings on campus that you'll need 00:00:17.500 --> 00:00:20.000 to know. This is the sixth grade house 00:00:20.000 --> 00:00:22.500 building F. Most 6th grade classes 00:00:22.500 --> 00:00:25.000 will be in this building. 00:00:25.000 --> 00:00:27.500 Rooms that are downstairs are in the 00:00:27.500 --> 00:00:30.000 100s 00:00:30.000 --> 00:00:32.500 and rooms that are upstairs are in the 200s. 00:00:35.000 --> 00:00:37.500 This is the PE building, building 00:00:37.500 --> 00:00:40.000 E. All PE classes will 00:00:40.000 --> 00:00:42.500 be in this building. 00:00:47.500 --> 00:00:50.000 This is the music building, building 00:00:50.000 --> 00:00:52.500 J. Band and chorus classes are in this building. 00:00:52.500 --> 00:00:55.000 This is the library. Media 00:00:55.000 --> 00:00:57.500 production, leadership, yearbook, iPad, 00:00:57.500 --> 00:01:00.000 and beginner media classes are in this building. 00:01:00.000 --> 00:01:02.500 Here is where you can get temporary IDs, loaner 00:01:02.500 --> 00:01:05.000 clothes and borrow books. This 00:01:05.000 --> 00:01:07.500 is the office and administration building, 00:01:07.500 --> 00:01:10.000 building A. Here is where you pay for lunch, 00:01:10.000 --> 00:01:12.500 bus passes, and drop off doctors notes. 00:01:15.000 --> 00:01:17.500 This is the art building, building 00:01:17.500 --> 00:01:20.000 H. Here is where the art classes are held. 00:01:20.000 --> 00:01:22.500 Dress code. 00:01:22.500 --> 00:01:25.000 Shorts and skirts must fully 00:01:25.000 --> 00:01:27.500 cover the buttocks and underwear. Oversized and 00:01:27.500 --> 00:01:30.000 see-through apparel is not allowed. You can 00:01:30.000 --> 00:01:32.500 wear long-sleeve shirts under your school uniform. You 00:01:32.500 --> 00:01:35.000 can wear sweaters and jackets over 00:01:35.000 --> 00:01:37.500 your uniform. School 00:01:37.500 --> 00:01:40.000 uniforms must be worn unless it's a free dress day. 00:01:40.000 --> 00:01:42.500 On free dress days clothing must cover 00:01:42.500 --> 00:01:45.000 the midriff and have no cleavage showing. 00:01:45.000 --> 00:01:47.500 Do's and Don'ts of middle school. Be friendly. 00:01:47.500 --> 00:01:50.000 Being friendly can really make a difference in 00:01:50.000 --> 00:01:52.500 someone day so a simple smile, wave, 00:01:52.500 --> 00:01:55.000 or hello can cheer someone up. Don't 00:01:55.000 --> 00:01:57.500 step on the grass. When you hear this rule you 00:01:57.500 --> 00:02:00.000 probably think it's crazy but the custodians 00:02:00.000 --> 00:02:02.500 work very hard at keeping this campus clean 00:02:02.500 --> 00:02:05.000 and nice so if everyone steps on the same part of 00:02:05.000 --> 00:02:07.500 the grass then the grass will end up turning into dirt 00:02:07.500 --> 00:02:10.000 And here at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School we 00:02:10.000 --> 00:02:12.500 want to keep our campus in its beautiful state 00:02:12.500 --> 00:02:15.000 so please do your part and don't step on the grass. 00:02:15.000 --> 00:02:17.500 Don't procrastinate. "Oh my gosh 00:02:17.500 --> 00:02:20.000 I didn't do my homework! I 00:02:20.000 --> 00:02:22.500 I didn't do my homework. Noooo!" 00:02:22.500 --> 00:02:25.000 Work can easily pile up so 00:02:25.000 --> 00:02:27.500 procrastinating can lead you to doing everything at the 00:02:27.500 --> 00:02:30.000 end rushing and ending up with a bad grade due to that. 00:02:30.000 --> 00:02:32.500 So just don't procrastinate. Stay 00:02:32.500 --> 00:02:35.000 organized. Staying organized 00:02:35.000 --> 00:02:37.500 can help to make sure that your work doesn't pile up. 00:02:37.500 --> 00:02:40.000 Don't chew gum. Like most 00:02:40.000 --> 00:02:42.500 schools chewing gum isn't allowed. Chewing 00:02:42.500 --> 00:02:45.000 gum results in the sidewalks and desks being 00:02:45.000 --> 00:02:47.500 littered with nasty old gum and we don't want that. If 00:02:47.500 --> 00:02:50.000 you see trash in the ground pick it up. 00:02:50.000 --> 00:02:52.500 This will also help to keep our campus clean. 00:02:52.500 --> 00:02:55.000 Common concerns. Being 00:02:55.000 --> 00:02:57.500 on time is probably one of your concerns. Here at 00:02:57.500 --> 00:03:00.000 Chiefess in between your different classes 00:03:00.000 --> 00:03:02.500 you have 3 minutes to get to your next class. 00:03:02.500 --> 00:03:05.000 You may be thinking that 3 minutes is too short but 00:03:05.000 --> 00:03:07.500 it's actually pretty long and I guarantee that you 00:03:07.500 --> 00:03:10.000 will get to your class on time but make sure that you don't 00:03:10.000 --> 00:03:12.500 hang out or talk to your friends after the bell rings. 00:03:12.500 --> 00:03:15.000 You will have recess for that so there's no need 00:03:15.000 --> 00:03:17.500 to worry. Another thing that troubles many 00:03:17.500 --> 00:03:20.000 new students is navigating the school's campus. 00:03:20.000 --> 00:03:22.500 This school is bigger and new so it'll 00:03:22.500 --> 00:03:25.000 take some getting used to. There are a lot of classrooms 00:03:25.000 --> 00:03:27.500 which means that students do end up getting lost. 00:03:27.500 --> 00:03:30.000 if you do don't worry 00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:32.500 teachers and other students will understand and can 00:03:32.500 --> 00:03:35.000 help you out. Homework is probably one of 00:03:35.000 --> 00:03:37.500 your next concerns. Having up to nine teachers 00:03:37.500 --> 00:03:40.000 is a lot to juggle already, but getting homework 00:03:40.000 --> 00:03:42.500 for all of those classes is even more difficult to juggle. 00:03:42.500 --> 00:03:45.000 But your classes are split up into two different 00:03:45.000 --> 00:03:47.500 days. There are "A" days for your periods 1 2 00:03:47.500 --> 00:03:50.000 3 4 and 5 and there 00:03:50.000 --> 00:03:52.500 are "B" days that include your periods 1 6 00:03:52.500 --> 00:03:55.000 7 8 and 9. This 00:03:55.000 --> 00:03:57.500 gives you at least two days to finish your homework. Since 00:03:57.500 --> 00:04:00.000 the school is larger and there are more people 00:04:00.000 --> 00:04:02.500 you might be a little intimidated by everyone. 00:04:02.500 --> 00:04:05.000 Take for example the 8th graders. Don't 00:04:05.000 --> 00:04:07.500 worry because most are friendly and willing to help 00:04:07.500 --> 00:04:10.000 you out. Another concern is about friends and bullies. 00:04:10.000 --> 00:04:12.500 You will make many new friends and 00:04:12.500 --> 00:04:15.000 unfortunately most people move on from old ones 00:04:15.000 --> 00:04:17.500 but don't worry, it's normal to have your 00:04:17.500 --> 00:04:20.000 friends change as you grow and get older. There 00:04:20.000 --> 00:04:22.500 are always going to be mean people who tease. There 00:04:22.500 --> 00:04:25.000 are counselors, teachers and other adults who you can 00:04:25.000 --> 00:04:27.500 tell and get help from. "Don't be a bully, be 00:04:27.500 --> 00:04:30.000 nice."Passing Classes. 00:04:30.000 --> 00:04:32.500 You have more subjects and more subjects 00:04:32.500 --> 00:04:35.000 means more work so here are some tips on how 00:04:35.000 --> 00:04:37.500 to guarantee that you get that "A". Tip number 00:04:37.500 --> 00:04:40.000 one, study. In most of your classes 00:04:40.000 --> 00:04:42.500 you will get tests. In order to guarantee 00:04:42.500 --> 00:04:45.000 that "A" you will have to study. Tip 00:04:45.000 --> 00:04:47.500 number two, ask questions if you need help. Asking 00:04:47.500 --> 00:04:50.000 for help on your homework or classwork can help 00:04:50.000 --> 00:04:52.500 you know the concept that you're being tested about before the 00:04:52.500 --> 00:04:55.000 test comes your way. Follow this and you will do 00:04:55.000 --> 00:04:57.500 well in middle school. Good luck and have a great year!