The Principal's Perspective...

 From the desk of Mr. Drenon Fite , Jr.

The administration and staff of Tatum Middle School welcome you to the 2012-2013 school year. We are looking forward to working with you and your children to give them the best education possible. 

Your children are going through some very critical years right now. This is the time when they are forming habits that will be with them for the rest of their lives. Therefore, it is important that we work together, as a team, to instill positive values and habits that will ensure them a successful future. 

The administration and staff will be working with your children not only academically but also socially. We will be stressing responsibility and good behavior. In the past, I have had parents ask how they might help their children become more responsible for their education. The following suggestions are offered: 

•  Encourage punctuality to school
•  Stress to your children the importance of daily attendance
• Set appointments so they will not miss academic instruction
• Stress to your child compliance with the campus dress code
• Be sure your child is keeping up with their homework
• Monitor your children’s homework
• Establish a routine so that homework , permission slips, etc. is not forgotten
• If your children have a discipline problem you wish to know more about, please do not hesitate to contact us
• If your child is having any problems you feel need to be addressed in a conference, please call the school counselor or your child’s teacher to schedule a meeting.

 Thank you for allowing us to play an important role in your child’s life. Together we can give our leaders of tomorrow (your children) the best education possible. We are here to serve this community. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance to you.

Sincerely,

Drenon Fite, Jr., TMS Principal