https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics The way things work related Middle School Forum Questions en-us 2021-02-26 21:36:49 UTC 2026-03-17 16:54:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308043840 This year it ends at 2:50 but in a normal year it ends at 2:55]]> 2021-03-14 20:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308043840 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308048953 -Yes, phones are allowed and teachers will let you know their policy on them. (Some are more strict than others)
-Most teachers just ask that students keep phones on silent and stored in their backpack during class time
-A lot of teachers also allow students to take out their phones if they need to take pictures of something or if there is free time during class you can listen to music or go on your phone, but it all depends on the teacher]]> 2021-03-14 20:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308048953 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308051582 All seniors are guaranteed a parking pass if they want one and juniors may apply to be in a lottery from which a certain number of juniors will be given parking passes. Otherwise, students must find alternative parking near the school, walk, or take the bus.]]> 2021-03-14 20:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308051582 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308054754 Yes, most things that you need in a normal school day will be in your backpack since lockers are not used often.]]> 2021-03-14 20:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308054754 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308057886 -Before school depends how early you get to school, class starts at 8:10 normally, but due to COVID it currently starts at 8:20
-In between classes you usually get 7 minutes to get to your next class, but again since the schedule is changed currently due to COVID you get 10 minutes. ]]> 2021-03-14 20:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308057886 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308060994 They are calculated on a 4.0 GPA scale. 

Here is a link with helpful information from FCPS: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/secondary/grading-scale ]]> 2021-03-14 20:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1308060994 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333184850 Teachers are more flexible about due dates if you self advocate, and are less strict on phones and other personal tech devices. There is also more freedom regarding what classes you take, since there are more options. That being said, teachers still expect you to do your best.]]> 2021-03-20 21:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333184850 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333187002 In the 2020-2021 school year classes are 85 minutes and there are 10 minute passing periods. Classes are normally 90 minutes, with 7 minute passing periods, so be sure to confirm the schedule at the start of the school year.]]> 2021-03-20 21:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333187002 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333188191 No, only seniors and some juniors get parking spots, unless you have an injury then you might qualify for a handicap spot. ]]> 2021-03-20 21:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333188191 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333189169 There is a raffle to see who gets a spot.]]> 2021-03-20 21:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333189169 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333190129 It depends on what you like, but for the most part it is similar to Cooper lunch. ]]> 2021-03-20 21:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333190129 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333194552 For the most part the dress code is not strict, but it has to be school appropriate:

https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/policies-regulations-and-notices/student-rights-and-responsibilities/important-topics
(Control F to find dress code)]]> 2021-03-20 21:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333194552 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333198212 -Yes, in your two mandatory years of PE
-You can store your PE uniform in you PE locker, which you will be given in the beginning of the year]]> 2021-03-20 22:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333198212 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333200200 -Yes, but it depends on where your teacher's class is located and what subjects they teach
-It is definitely possible to share classes with students from every grade level
--This is especially true in math and foreign language classes, and many electives (such as Journalism)

]]> 2021-03-20 22:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333200200 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333202274 -The school is not too big, and you will learn your way around the school very easily. It is in the shape of a square, which makes it easier to navigate. The lower level classrooms are the 1000s and the upper level classrooms are the 2000s
-The first week of classes there will be maps of the school handed out to students and you can find what classroom number your teachers have from SIS so you can use these tools to locate your classes

]]> 2021-03-20 22:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333202274 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333204629 There are around 500 per grade, which means give or take 2000 students, not including teachers. ]]> 2021-03-20 22:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1333204629 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335141767 -There are 4 lunch periods (A, B, C, and D). You will have lunch during 5th period on odd days and during 6th period on your even days
-Your 5th and 6th period teachers will tell you what lunch you have and they will dismiss you to lunch and tell you when to be back in class
-Lunch is around 25-30 minutes]]> 2021-03-21 19:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335141767 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335143445 -You can eat in the cafeteria or outside in the courtyard if the weather permits]]> 2021-03-21 19:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335143445 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335145181 You can pack lunch, or pick it up in the lunch line, or buy snacks from a vending machine around the building]]> 2021-03-21 19:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335145181 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335146727 -There are administrators walking around at lunch so if you have any questions about buying lunch, or where to sit, or where the bathrooms are, really anything, you can go up to one of them and ask, they are more than happy to help
-The administrators will announce when lunch is over and tell you when to go back to class

]]> 2021-03-21 19:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335146727 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335156756 -Teachers will usually be standing outside of their door welcoming students the first few weeks of school, so you can always go up to any teacher and ask if they know where your class is and they can direct you if you are having trouble
-At the beginning of the year teachers are very understanding and will not be upset if you come to class late because you were lost]]> 2021-03-21 19:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335156756 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335182908 -Students who are in band and orchestra will be given lockers for instruments so if you are in either of those groups your teacher can provide more information
-There are designated PE locker rooms where you will be given a locker for your uniform and where you can change before and after class
-Athletes of sports that are in season will also be given a locker in the locker room; coaches will give out locker assignments]]> 2021-03-21 19:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335182908 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335196291 Yes! If you want a locker, you will need to bring your own lock and stop by/contact the Activities Office for a locker assignment]]> 2021-03-21 19:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335196291 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335200207 First, you should speak directly with your teacher if you have questions about specific assignments from one class. If you still have questions on grades that are more general, you can contact your guidance counselor.]]> 2021-03-21 19:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335200207 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335205031 Here is a link to find the 2020-2021 bell schedule, the lunch schedule, and the early release schedule: https://langleyhs.fcps.edu/about/bell-schedule 
*These schedules are subject to change so be sure to confirm with teachers/administrators*]]> 2021-03-21 20:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335205031 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335217134 The schedule for 2021-2022 has not been confirmed so be sure to check your email over the summer and be on the lookout for the schedule as it is released.]]> 2021-03-21 20:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335217134 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335219773 You can log in to SIS online or through the app to see your grades and attendance, amongst other things.]]> 2021-03-21 20:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335219773 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335222185 If a grade isn't showing up or the gradebook is closed, you can always email your teachers directly with any questions regarding grades]]> 2021-03-21 20:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335222185 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335229067 If you want to meet with a teacher, you will need to email or speak to them directly and set up a time that works for both of you. This time could be during Langley Links or after school one day, or on Monday, it really depends.]]> 2021-03-21 20:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335229067 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335230315 -You will pick your schedules during a meeting with your counselor
-Before the meeting, you will be given a document with the classes you could take next year and you can make notes of what classes you are thinking of
-You should speak with your parents and your teachers if you have any questions]]> 2021-03-21 20:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335230315 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335232622 Your guidance counselor will tell you if you need to take more or less classes to fulfill your credit requirements to get a advanced diploma, which is the standard for all Langley students. If you have any more questions about credits, you can email your counselor and speak with them.]]> 2021-03-21 20:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335232622 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335235443 -Make sure you plan your time well. It is easy to forget assignments if you do not write them down somewhere, so it is helpful to have an agenda (paper or digitally).
-Get involved! Sports and clubs are a great way to make friends at the beginning of the year and you could end up in a leadership position if you stay involved in them which is a super valuable experience.]]> 2021-03-21 20:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335235443 https://padlet.com/middle_school_forum/cooper_logistics/wish/1335238958 -More freedom in how you spend your time
-More challenging assignments
-More people; you can make more friends from different areas/backgrounds
-There’s a ton more classes and you can start taking classes for your specific interests (Psychology/Sociology, Speech and Debate, Ceramics, etc.)

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