Transcript KINGSWAY REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL - cm201-u

Welcome to
Crete-Monee Middle School
7th Grade Orientation
Home of the Comets
Who’s who?
• Ms. Chrisos - Principal
• Mrs. Triche- Assistant Principal
• Mr. Lawrence- Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Brookins& Ms. Traxler—Division
Leaders
• Ms. Lindsey & Mrs. Wilkinson- Guidance
Counselors
• Ms. Leftakis- Psychologist
• Mr. Hill-Social Worker
Communication is the Key!!
• Website- www.cm201u.org
– E-News/Newsletter
• School Messenger—Automated phone, email
and text messaging service.
• Family Access—Message Center
– Periodic information posted and sent via email
• CMMS Facebook Page—Like us on Facebook!
• Email & Phone
What courses will my child be
taking as a 7th grader at CMMS?
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Advisory
Writing
Reading
Math
Science
Contemporary Global Issues (CGI)
Health / Physical Education
EXPLORE (1per semester) Art & Communication
Arts/Drama, Spanish I (CSK Students)
• Band—Early Bird Program
Team Structure at CMMS
• Three teams: 7A-Draco, 7B-Scorpious, 7C—Hercules
• 5 teachers on each: Math, Science, Social Studies,
Reading and Writing
• Approximately 140 students per team
• Students are heterogeneously grouped
• Honors and intervention courses are available on all teams
Assessment & Grading Information
In addition to their regular course load:
• 7th Graders will take the following school-wide assessments:
– NWEA/MAP (September, January)
• Tested areas: Reading, Math & English/Language Arts
– Explore (December)
– PARCC (March & May)
• Progress Reports (interim) and Report Cards (quarter finals) are
sent home once per quarter.
• Honor Roll is calculated quarterly. Certificates are given to
students.
Team Meetings
• Teachers, counselors and administrators meet
daily. Team meetings are a designated time for
teachers to work together on:
– Data analysis and instructional planning
– Interdisciplinary planning
– Action plans for individual students
– Meeting/conferencing/working with students
– Conducting parent conferences
Academic concerns? How can you
help your child succeed at CMMS?
• Check our online grade book weekly!
• Make sure your child:
– Is using his/her planner to write down assignments and
important due dates
– Brings supplies/assignments to school on a daily basis
– Does his/her homework and is prepared to complete class
assignments
– Is in school daily and on time
• Email or call your child’s teacher with your questions or concerns.
• Make contact with your child’s teacher or Guidance Counselor
to set up a team meeting.
Activities & Clubs
• E-Journalism
• Drama Club
• Student
Government
• Show Choir
• National Junior
Honor Society
• Battle of the Books
• IMSA Fusion
Competitive Sports
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Cross Country
Volleyball
Basketball
Track & Field
Scholastic Bowl
Student/Parent Handbook
• Will be distributed and reviewed with
students during the first few days of
school.
• Electronic copy will be located on the
school website. Formal source for school
related information, procedures, & rules.
• All students/families must sign and return
a completed handbook verification form
at the start of the school year
Student Discipline
• Behavior management begins at the classroom level. Teacher
discipline may include:
– Teacher Warnings
– Parent Notification
– Detentions (Lunch & After School)
– Mandatory team meetings/teacher-student conferences
• Administrative discipline supports the expectations of classroom
teachers, and may include (but not limited to):
– Mediation
– Parent contact/Conferences/Meetings
– Administrative Warnings
– Administrative Detention
– Mandatory participation in programs/interventions
– Suspension (ISS/OSS)
Technology &
Acceptable Use
• We take everyone’s online safety very seriously! You will be
asked to sign an acceptable use agreement.
• Be aware of your child’s online activities: texting, social
networking sites (Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat), etc.
• Monitor your child’s phone for evidence of sexting and
harassing texts.
• Inappropriate online behavior could result in severe
consequences from the school.
Student ID Cards
• All students are provided with a student ID card
• ID’s MUST be on and around your neck ALL DAY
• Students must have ID card to purchase a lunch
in the cafeteria and in the media center to
check out a book.
• The ID is used as a debit card in the cafeteria
• Replacement ID cards/lanyards are $5.00
Transportation
• The front of school must remain open for busses. Parents are not
permitted to park in the front (East side) of the building
• Walkers and car riders should enter/exit through Door 16 daily.
Parent pick-up line forms along Blackhawk/Highland Ave. (West
side).
• Students must ride assigned bus and get on and off bus at
designated stop.
• Activity Bus is available for students who participate in after
school activities
– Monday through Thursday, leaves CMMS at 4:15
– Car riders  Your ride must be here prior to busses departing.
Alternate Transportation
• Students getting a ride from someone
other than their parent/guardian must
have a note from both parties involved.
Notes must be submitted to the Ms. Krug
in the AP’s office.
• Busses are at capacity and cannot
accommodate additional students.
School Security
• All doors are locked at all times
• Buzzer system & security cameras
• Visitors must sign in at front desk—ALL visitors will
be scanned using V-Soft Technology
• Students/Staff are required to wear ID’s at all
time
• Security Officers on-site
• Safety plan/safety training and practice drills are
conducted throughout the year
Things To Know…
• Attendance the law requires your child to be here daily.
• PE Uniform  needs to be worn daily!
• School Supplies  check our website—teachers will let your
child know when to bring them in!
• Student Schedule  9 periods daily: 8 classes & lunch
• Obligations  physicals, library books, borrowed clothes, lunch
charges, textbooks
• Lockers should NOT be shared with anyone. That includes
gym lockers and combinations.
• Interested in helping out on field trips  need to complete a
background check and go through our Board Approval Process
Things To Know…
• Homework will be given on a daily basis
• REQUIRED Summer Reading should be completed and
handed in to your reading teacher by September 5th
– READING  Minimum expectation for CMMS: 4 core novels and 4
independent novels
• REQUIRED Math packet  should be completed and
handed in to your math teacher by August 29th
• Participation in extra-curricular sports sports physicals are
REQUIRED before student can try out.
• Ineligible List  students with D’s or F’s are NOT permitted to
participate in any extra-curricular activities
Things to Know…
• School wide dress code is outlined in the
student/parent handbook. Repeated dress
code violations = disciplinary consequences.
• Unsupervised students are not permitted to stay
after school.
• Electronics  CMMS will not be held responsible
for any personal property that is lost or stolen—
keep your valuables at home! All electronic
devices are to be turned off and kept in the
locker throughout the school day.
Thank you for attending!
Enjoy the remaining days of