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Welcome to Center Middle School!

Welcome to Center Middle School!. Mrs. Jennifer Pelko, Principal Mr. Mike James, Assistant Principal May 15, 2013. Even as kids reach adolescence, they need more than ever for us to watch over them. Adolescence is not about letting go. It’s about hanging on during a very bumpy ride.

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Welcome to Center Middle School!

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  1. Welcome to Center Middle School! Mrs. Jennifer Pelko, Principal Mr. Mike James, Assistant Principal May 15, 2013

  2. Even as kids reach adolescence, they need more than ever for us to watch over them. Adolescence is not about letting go. It’s about hanging on during a very bumpy ride. --Ron Taffel

  3. A Successful Middle School Includes… • Energized and Motivated Students • Energized and Motivated Teachers and Staff that Love Teaching Middle School Students. • Involved Parents

  4. As a middle school, we believe… WHY TEAMS???? • Interdisciplinary units and a cross-curricular approach to learning will encourage connections among all subject areas and address the needs of the 21st century learner. WHY DIDN’T THAT TEACHER CALL ME? • Encouraging and establishing student ownership and responsibility for learning will instill lifelong skills for success.

  5. What we believe continued…. What happened to ZERO Tolerance? Providing an educational environment that enacts high behavioral standards and recognizes students for their efforts and accomplishments will allow students to grow and flourish. BUT MY CHILD TELLS ME EVERYTHING! Education is a cooperative effort between teacher, parent and child; an effort that is built on strong support and communication.

  6. Building a Sense of Pride • As a community of learners: • We CARE • We RESPECT • We LEARN • Working to instill pride in our community, our school, ourselves and in how we treat one another. • This sense of pride helps to ensure all students have a successful transition and feel a similar connection as they did at their elementary school.

  7. Future Middle Schoolers • Just like they needed you when they were young… they need you now. • Independence and trust is earned after the initial transition period is over and they have proven to be trustworthy and responsible. They will be testing you to see how serious you are! • Transition is the wrong time to let them go!

  8. Get Involved…Stay Involved For Parents: • Volunteer • PTA • Stay in the Loop • Principal E-mail Group, PASS, e-mail, phone, HW Hotline, website, team/individual conferences, etc.

  9. Important Things! • School starts at 8:15. • School ends at 3:00. • Every class is 43 minutes; LUNCH is 30 minutes. • Students have 3 minutes in between each class. • Everyone has their own locker • Every student is on a TEAM!

  10. CORE Integrated LA Principles of LA Science Social Studies Math Academic Assist XTREME Exploratory (Intro to Family Consumer Science, Skills for Success, Academic Lab, Technology Applications) Art/ Phys. Ed. Music (Chorus, Orchestra, Band OR General Music) 7th Grade Courses

  11. Sample Schedule 1st Period: Integrated LA 2nd Period: Math 3rd Period: Social Studies 4th Lunch/Academic Assist 5th Period: Gym 6th Period: General Music 7th Period: Principles of LA 8th Period: Technology Applications 9th Period: Science

  12. Another Sample Schedule 1st Period: Math 2nd Period: Art 3rd Period: Science 4th Academic Assist/Lunch 5th Period: Principles of LA 6th Period: Skills for Success 7th Period: Social Studies 8th Period: Integrated LA 9th Period: Orchestra

  13. Positive Behavior is created when… • We Care • Help students to discuss concerns or issues • Guide students to make appropriate choices/decisions • We Respect • Students are individuals • Safety and Security is #1 • Planner contains code of conduct/policies/etc. • We Learn • Mistakes will be made • Impulsivity • Peer pressure • Social life moves to #1 • Same Message of Support • Goal is to help your child grow and be successful both academically and socially.

  14. Impact of Increased Technology on Adolescents • Cell phones-Pictures • Cyberbullying • Computers-Facebook-Twitter • Real-Life Consequences • Lack of Communicative Skills • Check your language • What they say on social media they would never say in front of you or me

  15. Athletic DepartmentAthletic Director: Mr. Mester • FALL SPORTS • Football • Volleyball • Cross-Country • WINTER SPORTS • Boys and Girls Basketball • Wrestling • SPRING SPORTS • Track **Pay to Participate fee $300 per sport (cap of $1200 per family) + $20 (per year) trainer fee + physical (per year)

  16. Upcoming Events… Wednesday, May 22th: CENTER ROCKS! Students come to visit Center! Wednesday, August 14th 2:00-4:00 CENTER ROCKS ON! Students pick up their schedules and tour the building! Tuesday, August 20th: First Day of School! GET EXCITED!!!

  17. Questions?

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