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Join us for the new student orientation at Central Middle School in January/February 2015. Meet the administrative staff and counseling team who are here to help you in your school journey. Learn about our daily schedule, classes, honor roll, extracurricular activities, important dates, dress code, locker usage, and our commitment to a safe and inclusive environment.
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WELCOME to Central Middle SchoolChargers New Student Orientation January/February 2015
Central Middle School Administrative Staff: • Principal: Mr. Randy Gratz • Assistant Principal: Mr. Cory Irwin • Dean: Mr. Jeff Friedgood
COUNSELING STAFF COUNSELORS: • Mrs. Hanrattie – 7th Grade • Mrs. Shireman – 8th Grade • Mrs. Hashimoto – Administrative Assistant • The Counseling Staff is here to help you choose your classes, and to give you someone to talk to about personal or school issues. • We want you to enjoy your Central Middle School experience, to study hard and to focus on completing your classes. • Counseling Office Hours 7:40 AM – 3:15 PM
What will my day look like…? DAILY SCHEDULE 7:25 Breakfast 7:40 First bell 7:50 Class Begins 3:05 School Day Ends
Sample Schedule TEAMS Bolt or Maverick CSA or Adventure (AC) 1stExploratory or Elective Class 2nd Core Class 3rd Core Class 4th Lunch 5th Core Class 6th Core Class 7thExploratory or Elective Class 8th Connections Class • 1st Core class • 2nd Core class • 3rd Core class • 4th Core Class • 5th Lunch • 6thExploratory or Elective Class • 7thExploratory or Elective Class • 8th Connections Class
Classes at Central Core classes Exploratory classes Health Tech Ed Life Skills Art Indoor PE Outdoor PE Fit Smart Active Life Math Lab/Literacy Lab • English • Algebra, Pre Algebra or Pre Algebra Prep • Social Studies • Science Elective classes • Band • Choir • Spanish or French
Academic Program Honor Roll: • 9.0 or B+ average Gold Honor Roll: • All A’s Progress Reports and Report Cards: • Issued every 4 1/2 weeks • F’s on 9 week report card will result in not being allowed to play on athletic teams
Extracurricular Activities Sports – Football Volleyball Cross Country Tennis Cheerleading Basketball Wrestling Dance Team Track Golf Academic Bowl Teams Drama Club LEAP (with CEHS students) Red Cross Campus Life Peer Leaders Future Educators of America Gamers Club
Important Dates: • February 9 (Monday) 6:30 p.m. Open House at Central with special presentation on CSA and AC • May (dates TBA) – Orientation/Visit Central • Tour and Talk to current students • Schedule Pick up: Wed., July 29th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. First Day of classes: August 3 (Monday)
Agenda/ Handbook • Student Agendas will be passed out within the first 2 weeks of school. • The Student Agenda will provide useful information regarding: • Homework Policies (Subject specific) • Progress Reports/ Report Cards (4 ½ weeks/ 9 weeks) • Eligibility Policy (No F’s to participate in extra curricular activities.) • Medication/ Medical Policy • Dress code • Rules
Central Middle School Students Are:Academically,Personally, andSocially Responsible
DRESS CODE • SHIRTS MAY NOT EXPOSE CLEAVAGE OR MIDRIFFS AND MUST HAVE A SLEEVE – NO TANK TOPS • HATS ARE NOT ALLOWED INDOORS • SH0RTS OR SKIRTS MUST COME CLOSE TO THE KNEE
Dress Code Continued… • UNDERGARMENTS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED • ATTIRE MUST BE DEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
ELECTRONIC DEVICES • ELECTRONIC DEVICES SUCH AS IPODS, CAMERAS,OR MP3 PLAYERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CLASSROOM • THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS OF THIS NATURE. • ANY ITEM CONFISCATED WILL BE HELD AND RETURNED TO THE STUDENT AT THE END OF THE DAY THE FIRST TIME IT IS TAKEN. • SUBSEQUENT INFRACTIONS - A PARENT MUST PICK UP AT THE OFFICE.
LOCKER USAGE • NO STUDENT IS PERMITTED TO SHARE A LOCKER. • THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS STOLEN FROM LOCKERS. • DO NOT SHARE YOUR COMBINATION WITH ANYONE!!!! • BACKPACKS MUST REMAIN IN YOUR LOCKER
Bullying is not tolerated at CMS! • Bullying can be physical, verbal or social. It includes 3 things: • Imbalance of power • Intent to harm • It happens over and over again • Bullying is a major offense which will result in disciplinary action including: • Suspension • Expulsion
Central Middle School ensures the success of every student in an environment that maintains high expectations for students and staff, enhances learning, provides developmentally responsive student-centered programs, utilizes state-of-the-art technology, and fosters a partnership with all school stakeholders.