School is officially back in session and we're excited to have new and returning Wildcats here at Besteiro Middle School. Students are expected to arrive to school on time, in dress code and prepared. It's going to be a great year of learning.

Dress Code
Students are expected to wear the dress code every day. Besteiro Dress code is:

• Navy blue shirt
• Khaki pants or blue jeans
• No unnatural hair color (red, green, blue, rainbow, etc.)
• Girls are allowed to have ear piercings, but no other body piercings.
• No piercings for boys
• Bandanas are strictly prohibited, as these often have gang ties.

Students not in dress code will be sent home to change intro appropriate dress.

The Fine Arts Academy has begun! Students who have a 10th and 11th period on their schedule are REQUIRED to stay after school for these courses. These courses count for credit and students who do not attend will not get credit and run the risk of not advancing to the next grade level. Transportation will be provided for Fine Arts Academy students.

Parents, please remember to sign up for GradeSpeed, a free online system that will help you track your student's assignments and grades. This is a great way to stay actively involved in your child's education.