Mertz Middle School

Elementary Resources

School Supply Lists: Grade-level lists detailing required classroom materials, backpacks, and personal items for the school year.
Homework Help & Learning Tools: Digital textbooks, printable practice worksheets, curated educational games, and reading logs.
Academic Calendar & Events: Schedules for school holidays, teacher workdays, term start/end dates, and parent-teacher conferences.

Cafeteria Menus & Meal Accounts: Daily lunch/breakfast menus, nutritional information, and portals to add funds to student meal accounts.
Parent-Teacher Communication Portal: Direct messaging channels, staff email directories, teacher blogs, and conference scheduling links.
Student Progress & Grade Tracker: Secure login access to view report cards, daily attendance records, and standardized testing results.

Bus Routes & Transportation Info: Pickup and drop-off times, bus stop locations, safety rules, and drop-off/pick-up traffic procedures.
PTA/PTO & Volunteer Information: Registration forms, volunteer background check requirements, fundraising updates, and committee sign-ups.
After-School Programs & Clubs: Schedules, pricing, and registration forms for sports, STEM clubs, arts, tutoring, and extended care.

Health & Medical Forms: Downloadable allergy action plans, medication permission slips, immunization requirements, and illness policies.
Student Handbook & Code of Conduct: Policies covering attendance, dress code, behavior guidelines, technology usage, and anti-bullying protocols.
Counseling & Social-Emotional Resources: Articles and contacts supporting childhood mental health, social development, and conflict resolution guidance.

Student Portal & Grade Tracker: Access to real-time online grade books, missing assignment alerts, and attendance records across multiple class periods.
Bell Schedules & Daily Routines: Information on period rotations, block schedules, locker policies, and daily arrival/dismissal procedures.
Athletics & Sports Clearance: Tryout schedules, game calendars, spectator guidelines, and mandatory athletic clearance/physical forms.

Course Catalog & Elective Options: Overview of core curricula, elective course descriptions (e.g., foreign languages, band, robotics), and placement criteria.
Digital Citizenship & Tech Policies: Guidelines for school-issued devices (Chromebooks/laptops), personal cell phone rules, and cyberbullying prevention resources.
High School Transition & Placement: Guidance for 8th-grade families regarding high school selection, graduation tracks, advanced courses, and open house dates.

Supply & Equipment Lists: Class-specific material lists, including specialized items like graphing calculators, PE uniforms, and tech accessories.
Academic Calendar & Testing Dates: Dates for midterms, finals, state standardized testing, school holidays, and teacher workdays.
Cafeteria Menus & Lunch Accounts: Daily meal offerings, nutritional information, and portals to manage student lunch balances online.

Counseling & Adolescent Mental Health: Contacts for guidance counselors, along with resources targeting executive function skills, peer pressure, and adolescent development.
Parent Organizations & Booster Clubs: Sign-ups and updates for the PTA/PTO, athletic boosters, band boosters, and campus volunteer roles.
Health & Immunization Requirements: Information on state-mandated middle school vaccines (e.g., Tdap), sports physical requirements, and medication administration forms.

College Counseling & Admissions: Guidance on application platforms, campus visit policies, application timelines, FAFSA/CSS Profile resources, and counselor recommendation requests.
CTE & Vocational Pathways: Details on Career and Technical Education tracks, trade certifications, local business apprenticeships, industry credentials, and hands-on skill centers.
Athletics & NCAA Eligibility: Game schedules, athletic clearance/physical forms, booster club information, and NCAA Eligibility Center guidelines for prospective college athletes.

Clubs & Extracurricular Directory: Comprehensive catalog of campus clubs, National Honor Society requirements, student government, speech/decorum teams, and faculty advisor contact info.
Standardized & AP/IB Testing: Schedules, registration steps, and prep resources for SAT, ACT, PSAT, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
Dual Enrollment & Advanced Academics: Policies for earning tuition-free college credits while in high school, local community college articulation agreements, and weighted GPA guidelines.

Scholarship & Financial Aid Clearinghouse: Curated listings of local, regional, and national scholarships, along with financial aid night presentation slides and grant application links.
Graduation Requirements & Credit Audits: Diploma pathway options, state credit mandates, required community service hour logs, and graduation progress tracking tools.
Student Portal & Academic Records: Secure access to course grades, assignment platforms (e.g., Canvas, PowerSchool), unofficial transcripts, and period-by-period attendance tracking.

Driver’s Education & Parking Permits: Campus parking permit application forms, student driving rules, vehicle registration, and state driver's education compliance forms.
Counseling & Student Wellness: Guidance counselor assignment lists, academic advising appointment booking, stress management tools, and crisis support resources.
Senior Year & Graduation Hub: Centralized updates for cap and gown ordering, senior portraits, prom details, graduation ceremony logistics, and end-of-year timelines.