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5235 Solomons Island Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(410)222-1659
(410)867-0231 (fax)Principal:
Assistant Principals:
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Virtual Hours:Grades 6-8
M,T,Th,F
8:30AM–2:45 PM
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8:30AM–10:35AM
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Hours: 8:25 AM - 3:05 PMGrades Served: 6th-8th
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Virtual Learning
Chromebook Information/Request
Middle School Student Schedule - Grades 6-8
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About Our School
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Philosophy:
We, the staff of Southern Middle School, commit ourselves to the importance of understanding the nature of the young adolescent. We endeavor to help students to better understand and adapt to their ever-changing physical, social and emotional needs in order to acquire personal growth and develop a positive self-image.
Our programs and activities will provide opportunities for students to master basic skills and acquire knowledge necessary to accelerate the achievement of all students regardless of racial, ethnic, religious and socio-economic differences.
We believe that the existing and additional community partnerships are necessary to create an environment conducive to the successful implementation of all programs for all students.Mission Statement:
To provide quality, age appropriate, challenging curriculum and activities that allow each student to achieve his/her maximum individual potential in a safe and orderly environment.
Announcements
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2021-22 Scheduling Information Video:
Throughout January & February, Counselors are working with teachers and students to make appropriate student course selections for the 2021-22 School Year. At the start of 3rd MP, School Counselors will meet with 6th & 7th Grade students through their Social Studies classes to review course offerings as well as the virtual registration process (Counselors are meeting with 5th Grade Students the week of February 16th). Your student’s Encore Rankings will be completed through a Google Form in class. For information, please view our Scheduling Information Video as well as our Encore Information Video now! If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s School Counselor.
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ENCORES @ Southern Middle!
Want to learn more about Encores offered at Southern Middle School?! View Southern's Encore Information Video created by our #AACPSAWESOME Encore Staff & explore!
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SMS CLUBS!
UPDATED CLUBS: On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (11:10-11:50am), Students will be able to participate in some fun Clubs developed by our Awesome SMS Teachers! Click the link above to see all Clubs & Club Codes to join!
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Online Attendance Reporting Form for Parents
*Spanish Form- Nota de Ausencia
Parents and Guardians, please fill out the form in the link above for each day your student is absent. Absences shall be treated as unlawful until the attendance office receives a written or electronic note justifying the absence. Please contact Ms. Bailey at slbailey@aacps.org with questions regarding attendance.
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Recording Permission Parent Survey
Parents, if you have not done so already, please take a moment to complete the AACPS Recording Permission Survey for your student.
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Let's Stay Organized!!!
Southern's staff created a "Let's Stay Organzied" Schedule Tool to help Students and Parents STAY ORGANIZED with the NEW Fall Virtual Learning Schedule! Click on the link above, make a copy in your Google Drive & get ORGANIZED! (English classes will also be review this document with students during the 1st week of school!) Finally, click on this helpful video from the Counseling Office to assist you in Reading the New Virtual Schedule.
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POWERSCHOOL APP!
Help your students prepare for the upcoming school year! Download the Powerschool App stay up to date on assignments and access your student schedules. If you do not have a PowerSchool Account, you can create one through the county website at: https://www.aacps.org/Page/1325
**PLEASE NOTE: If you need to create a New Account, you will need an Access ID/Password from our school. Please contact the main office and our secretaries will be happy to help!
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Need Technology Support?!
Southern put together a "Virtual Learning Family Resouces" document with helpful links for navigating all the Virtual Technology:
If you need further assistance, please contact the AACPS Help Desk at 410-222-5135 (available by phone from 9am - 3pm Mon-Fri)
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i-Ready Assessments
AACPS will be using a new vituatl assessment tool called i-Ready. To learn more about the i-Ready Assessment, please click on the links below: -
2020-21 New Student Enrollments!
During the COVID-19 State-mandated shutdown, there is a NEW Online Enrollment process for the 2020-21 School Year. Please click on the "FAQ" Tab on the left for more information & links to Enroll Online!
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6th Grade Orientation 2020-2021 School Year!
We are so excited to Welcome all of our 6th Grade Bulldogs to Southern Middle School! Please take a moment to watch our 6th Grade Orientation Presentation with important information about the upcoming school year and a chance to "meet" your teachers!
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Welcome Back 7th/8th Grade Bulldogs!
We are so excited to Welcome back our 7th/8th Grade Bulldogs (and new Bulldogs!) to Southern Middle School! Please take a moment to watch our 7th/8th Grade Welcome Back Presentation with important information about the upcoming school year! #SouthernStrong
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NEW Student Services Page!
**NEW** Please visit our Student Services page located on the left hand side for resources and helpful hints! Also, check out our NEW Student Services Bitmoji Office!
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NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE - NOTICE OF POLICY @ AACPSAnne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.
This prohibition pertains to enrollment in courses and program offerings, participation in school-sponsored activities, hiring, promotion, compensation, job classification, assignment, and all other functions and activities of the school system affecting either its student population or its employees.
For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, please use the contact information on the right.CONTACT
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Asha Smith
Senior Manager, EEO Compliance
Title IX Coordinator
asmith93@aacps.org
2644 Riva Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401410-222-5286
410-222-5279 (fax)
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