X Block at Nichols Middle School

What is the purpose of X Block at Nichols Middle School?

• To provide time for sports activities during the school day.

• To provide time within the school day for students to meet with teachers, participate in study groups, and prepare for assessments.

• To allow students to leave school early.

• To provide entertainment activities for students.

What are students expected to bring to X Block every day?

• A permission slip to leave school early.

• A snack and a drink.

• A notebook or reading book, and necessary supplies.

• Their school uniform.

When can students begin moving to other spaces after checking in with their advisor?

• At 9:05 AM.

• After the first five minutes of check-in.

• At 9:10 AM.

• Once they have finished their homework.

What is expected of students' behavior during X Block?

• To work quietly and use time wisely.

• To socialize with friends.

• To participate in physical activities.

• To use electronic devices for entertainment.

What should students do before seeing a teacher, using the library, attending a study group, or working with a peer tutor?

• Get a hall pass from the main office.

• Check in with their advisor.

• Finish all their homework.

• Wait for a special announcement.

When my teachers filter or focus my screen it is because they want to support me in making _ _ _ _ choices.

During X Block, I should NOT use the gaming website ____ ____ _____ to entertain myself because X block is for being productive.