Quo Fata

VOL. IV, NO. 1
 A publication of the 8th Grade Team,
Peacock Middle School Itasca, Illinois 
SEPTEMBER, 2000

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We students in the 2000-2001 8th grade class at
F. E. Peacock Middle School will . . .

1. Follow all school rules.
2. Follow all rules unique to each class.
3. Be considered tardy if we are not ready
to begin class when our teacher is. It is
our responsibility to be on time.
4. Complete all work on time. Work not
completed on time will result in a
lower grade. There will be a point
after which work will no longer be
accepted (see below). Our parents will
be notified after two missing
assignments. It is our responsibility to
meet deadlines as well as to get
missing work resulting from absences.

Math, Spanish, Science, Social Studies: The day of chapter tests
Language Arts: The day of unit tests


5. Have work taken away from us if we
choose to do it at inappropriate times

(finishing a math assignment in Language Arts class). Our teachers will take it from us and discard it. It is our responsibility to remain on task.
6. Have personal notes that we are
reading or writing confiscated and
mailed home.
7. Be honest. Students cheating on a
test, quiz, or assignment will receive a
zero. Cheating involves both the
person who copies and the person
who allows the copying. Talking
during a test/quiz is considered
cheating. It is our responsibility to be
trustworthy.
8. Have the supplies we need for class.
Locker passes will not be given out.
It is our responsibility to be prepared
for class both mentally and
physically.
9. Be responsible. Misuse of the computer/internet will result in the loss of computer privileges for the remainder of the class period and the next class period as well.

We’re officially a "National School of Excellence!"

As you’ve probably already noticed, the Blue Ribbon Seal from the US Department of Education now sits atop our newsletter. We hope you’ve also noticed how it is proudly displayed in front of the school, on the school letterhead, and in various other places as well.
What does it mean? Is our school the most perfect school around? No, it is a way of recognizing schools which excel

in meeting the educational needs of all students. A Blue Ribbon School considers parents and the community as team members in the educational process, works to solve problems as they arise, and has a plan to continually improve.
Peacock was one of only 198 middle and high schools in the country to be honored as a Blue Ribbon School this year. We’re glad you and your children are a part of the team! CONGRATULATIONS!!