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Welcome to Bell Middle School

Welcome to Bell Middle School! Our community provides a safe and engaging academic environment with innovative pathways for academic success. Check out our electives, core classes, after school activities, and tips for parents and students for succeeding in middle school.

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Welcome to Bell Middle School

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  1. Welcome to Bell Middle School Our Mission: Bell Middle School is a community of learners. We provide a safe, rigorous and engaging academic environment. We have innovative pathways which empower students to take ownership for academic success. While following the national standards, Bell MS progressively incorporates technology to meet the needs of 21st century learners.

  2. Programming at BMS • Grades: ★ 6th, 7th and 8th • Pathways: ★ Traditional (6th,7th, 8th) ★ iSTEM(7th and 8th) ★ Specialized services for all grade level students. (Honors, CO-taught, Advisement, ESL, Math and Reading intervention classes)

  3. Important information to know ★School is from 7:25-2:10. ★ After school help with teachers every Tuesday and Thursday-2:10-3:00 ★ We serve breakfast every morning. ★ Students have 7 classes a day. ★ Bell is a technology focused school -Bring your own device (optional) ★ Students will be placed on a team. ★ Teachers have common students and deliberate planning time to review student data and deliver data driven instruction

  4. More Important InformationGet the COMMUNICATION you need! Check: • Grades • Attendance • Schedules

  5. More about COMMUNICATION • Robust Bell Middle School home page • Individual teacher websites and calendars • Bi-monthly eligibility calls to parents of students receiving Ds or Fs • Messengers (emails or phone calls)

  6. Good Vocabulary to Know • Schoology • Khan Academy (Math) • ICAP- Individual Career Academic Plan • Google Apps (docs, sites, sheets) • Google Classroom • Family Portal (Infinite Campus, Jeffco Connect)

  7. Daily Schedule ELECTIVES Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS) Art Robotics Interactive Media Pre-Engineering Physical Education Computer classes Musical Theater Choir Drama Orchestra and Band Spanish CORE CLASSES • Math • Language Arts • Science • Social Studies • Bobcat Time/WIN Time • *Have you turned in your elective form?

  8. Culture and Community • Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (TRACKs) • T= Teamwork • R= Respect • A= Achievement • C= Courage • K= Kindness *Turn in TRACKs to earn prizes every week • Bully Prevention curriculum/Community Circles • Connects with a TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) Leader • Interact Club and community outreach • Mentoring program • Honor Roll and awards recognition assemblies • We encourage students to get involved! • Middle school sports program (MSSP) • Lots of clubs and field trips offered (Sea Camp) • End of the year party to reward positive behavior

  9. After School Activities • SkyHawks – Middle School Sports • Monday – Thursday • 2:30-3:45 • Pick-up is 3:45-4:15 • Year-round, with a few days off between seasons (fall and spring) • Fall • Volleyball • Cross Country • Flag Football • Cheerleading • Spring • Basketball • Track & Field and Weight Training • Cost • $100 per sport • $10 for a uniform

  10. Succeeding in Middle School… PARENTS ❖ Establish daily homework routine at home. ❖ Set academic goals with your student each semester. ❖ Communicate with your student’s teachers. ❖ Check in with your student. ❖ Check Infinite Campus frequently. ❖ Learn to navigate through teacher websites to better understand assignments, due dates, and expectations. STUDENTS ❖ Get organized! ❖ Learn to manage your time efficiently! ❖ Develop note taking skills! ❖ Pay attention in class. ❖ Ask GREAT questions! ❖ Get involved. ❖ Avoid gossip and rumors. ❖ Learn to PRIORITIZE. ❖ Check teacher websites daily. ❖ Check grades on a weekly basis.

  11. Look forward to the following... • Await communication from Bell’s Principal before the school year begins. • Information on school supplies, back to school & important dates/procedures. • Attend Back to School Night • First day of school

  12. Let’s hear from the students! • Q & A • Tour **If you have not submitted the hard copy of the elective course selection form, please fill out and turn in to Bell Staff

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