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Carnage Magnet Middle School (CM²S). Welcome 6 th Grade Parents. Marsha Ramdeen- Assistant Principal Deborah Davis- Guidance Counselor.
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Carnage Magnet Middle School (CM²S) Welcome 6th Grade Parents
Marsha Ramdeen- Assistant PrincipalDeborah Davis- Guidance Counselor
To provide each and every student a challenging educational experience in a safe, collaborative, and trusting environment that celebrates diversity, promotes self-discipline, and fosters responsible citizenship to ensure success in the 21st century. CM²S Mission
Sports @ CM²S • 6th graders are not eligible to participate in middle school sports. All 6th graders are encouraged to show School Spirit and Trojan pride by attending games. • Students must arrange transportation with a parent in order to attend games.
Our code of student conduct prohibits disruptive, provocative, revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive, obscene or unsafe clothing or bodily appearances. Examples- Don't wear: exposed undergarments sagging pants see-through or excessively short, tight or revealing clothes bare midriff or strapless shirts clothing with lewd, indecent or vulgar messages or illustrations clothing that advertises products or services illegal to minors head coverings chains, spikes or other accessories that could be perceived as or used as a weapon clothing that violates the school system's policies against gang and gang-related activities Dressing for Success
Students will be assigned a lock and locker during the first week of school. Lockers are the property of the school. Students will be provided with time to practice using their lock in the classroom. Lost locks will result in school fine. Lockers
Four core classes per day. • Three elective per day. • Lunch Period • Students may attend tutoring during lunch. Typical Sixth Grade Day
Schedule Changes will be made under the following conditions: • The student is missing a class • The student has not met prerequisite for a course • Balancing class sizes Request for a schedule change due to personal preference will not be considered!! Schedule Changes
Parents of absent students should have the student bring a note on the day that he/she returns to school. All notes should be given to student services, and include the reason for absence, and date(s) of absence. Absences
Please BE PATIENT! It is constantly being updated Students stay on top of assignments, parents are able to participate in their child's progress, and teachers can instantly share information from their gradebook with parents and students. Families with multiple students can also set up their accounts to view all of their students at one time, with one login. Home base/Power School is HERE!!!
Contact Team Leader to schedule a parent/teacher conference: • 6th Grade- Mrs. Zeches and Mrs. Kuzmicki • Conferences can be scheduled during the teachers’ planning periods. NOTE: Parents please do not “drop by” for a conference. You will be asked to make an appt. for a later date. • You may also communicate with your child’s teachers via e-mail (see school’s web-site) • If you have any questions about your child’s academic/social development you may also contact your child’s counselor (Deborah Davis). Parent/Teacher Communication
School Counselor • Individual counseling • Group counseling • Classroom guidance • Academic, college, and career counseling • Assisting students in developing an academic plan • Interpreting standardized test results • Grief and crisis counseling • Responding to and assisting with crises • Developing confidential relationships with students • Advocating for students • Promoting and monitoring student success in a collaborative manner • Helping students overcome barriers to learning • Providing preventive and intervention strategies for student success • Facilitating parent/teacher conferences • Serving as a resource to students of available community opportunities • Serving as a resource for school staff and parents • Serving as a resource for community referrals • Providing parent and community outreach • Fostering a positive school environment by embracing and promoting diversity
A systems approach for establishing the social culture and individualized behavioral supports needed for schools to be effective learning environments for all students Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBiS)
Supporting Social Competence and Academic Achievement OUTCOMES Supporting Staff Behavior Supporting Decision Making SYSTEMS DATA PRACTICES Supporting Student Behavior
Field trips and other activities will be scheduled throughout the year. Attendance of field trips and activities may be denied due to behavior or academic concerns as applicable. Dates and details will be distributed as they become available. Field Trips
Contact Information • AP- Marsha Ramdeen- mramdeen@wcpss.net • Counselor–Deborah Davis- dtdavis@wcpss.net • Front Office- (919) 856-7600 • Transportation- (919) 805-3030 Important Dates • Schedule Pick-Up 8/20/14 (12-3) • First Day of School 8/25/14