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Catonsville Middle School - Excellence in Education and Leadership Development

Catonsville Middle School is a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence where students excel in academics and leadership skills. With a focus on student achievement and a well-organized middle school structure, students transition smoothly while engaging in various extracurricular activities. The school promotes communication through multiple platforms for parents and students to stay informed. Join us at CMS for a rewarding educational experience!

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Catonsville Middle School - Excellence in Education and Leadership Development

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  1. A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence “Where Good Leaders Become GREAT Leaders” Welcome to Catonsville Middle School! Hillcrest Elementary Westchester Elementary Westowne Elementary

  2. Student Achievement • 2012 MSA Reading: 91.9% of our students scored in the proficient or advanced range. • 2012 MSA Math: 90.6% of our students scored in the proficient or advanced range. • Approximately two-thirds of our students made the honor roll during the third marking period. • 15% of our total student body earned straight A’s during the third marking period.

  3. Middle School Organization • All students take reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies five days per week. • Specials (art, music, PE, and health) occur on an A-day/B-day schedule. • Each grade level has a dean who coordinates parent conferences, field trips, and other grade level events.

  4. Middle School Organization(continued) • Sixth grade academic classes are held in the sixth grade wing of the building. • We have one dean, three administrators, and two school counselors who work with our sixth grade students.

  5. 6th Grade Overview • Grade 6 Expectations • Mr. Andy Noll, Sixth Grade Dean • Easing the Transition: Counseling Services • Mrs. Naomy Soto-Coleman, Counseling Dept. Chair • GT Placement • Mr. Steve Ambrose, GT Coordinator • Student Service Learning • Mr. Andy Noll, Sixth Grade Dean • Student Medical Forms • Mrs. Kristi Lowman, School Nurse

  6. 6th Grade Overview (continued) • Information for Musicians/Specials • Mrs. Cindy Stevenson, Band Director • School Lunches and Field Trips • Mr. Michael Thorne, Principal • Getting Involved in the PTSA • Mrs. Angie McLean, PTSA President • The Summer Mailing • Mr. Michael Thorne, Principal

  7. Extracurricular Activities • Activity buses run two times per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) for students who participate in after-school activities or coach classes. • Clubs/activities are available for every interest from drama to sports. • More club information will be available at Back-to-School Night (9/11/13).

  8. Communication • Cougar Email • Web Page: catonsvillems.bcps.org • PTSA Page: catonsvillemsptsa.weebly.com • @CatonsvilleMS on Twitter • CatonsvilleMSPTSA on Facebook • ConnectED Recorded Phone Messages • Emergency Contact Info. Sheets • Student Agenda Book

  9. Summary • To Contact an Administrator: • Mr. Thorne mthorne@bcps.org • Ms. Turnock dgraziano@bcps.org • Ms. Chame Martinezschamemartinez@bcps.org • Summer Mailing – Approximately 8/10/13 • Ice Cream Social – Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the CMS cafeteria • Back to School Night: Weds., Sept. 11, 2013

  10. Welcome to CMS!We will see you in August!

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