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A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence “Where Good Leaders Become GREAT Leaders”. Welcome to Catonsville Middle School!. Hillcrest Elementary Westchester Elementary Westowne Elementary. Student Achievement. 2012 MSA Reading: 91.9% of our students scored in the proficient or advanced range.
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A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence “Where Good Leaders Become GREAT Leaders” Welcome to Catonsville Middle School! Hillcrest Elementary Westchester Elementary Westowne Elementary
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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).
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
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