Transcript Damage Control - Granite Oaks Middle School

Welcome to
Granite Oaks Middle School
Jay Holmes, Principal
Jeff Christensen, Assistant Principal
Don’t Worry…
You Will Survive Middle School!!!
GOMS Fun Facts
► GOMS is in its 15th year
► GOMS is Top Ranked Middle School in Placer and
Sacramento Counties with API scores over 900
on past CST scores
► Currently over 900 students enrolled
► 74% of all GOMS students maintained a 3.0 GPA
or higher during the first semester
► Plethora of things to do at GOMS – Sports, clubs,
student senate, CJSF, service learning projects,
math and science Olympiads
Academy System
● School within a School
Core Subjects - Mathematics, Language Arts,
World History, Life Science
Enrichment Period - Accelerated Reading (AR)
Intervention Program
Physical Education / Elective Choices
● Placement
Computer Generated
MATH / STEM / AVID / GATE
No Requests
2014-15 Incoming Student
Immunization Requirement
All students must meet requirement for TDAP immunization in
order to attend school on August 19, 2014. There is no grace
period/extension to receive the vaccine after school starts.
Submit proof of vaccine to current school as soon as possible:
 1 dose of Tdap, Adacel, Boostrix
 Date of vaccine must be given on or after 7th birthday
 Proof considered printout from doctor or CA
Immunization Yellow Card with students name, DOB,
vaccine name, date vaccine administered, name of clinic
or doctor administering vaccination
Additional information regarding vaccines and Placer County
Clinics available at:
http://www.rocklin.k12.ca.us and http://www.shotsforschool.org
“CHANGES”
In Middle School
Transitions
7th Grade Focus
Transition from elementary to middle school
8th Grade Focus
Transition from middle school to high school
Changes In Middle School
Physical
Puberty
“Hormone City”
Emotional
Independence
Friends
Social
Leads to  Middle School Drama
Safe Schools
• Highest Priority - Establish Safe and Positive
Learning Environment
• We CARE about your Student
• Treat students with Respect and Value
Bully Prevention
Bullying – Most common 6th, 7th and 8th
Proactive Philosophy –
• 7th/8th Grade Assemblies
• Rachel’s Challenge
• Address All Reports
Social Media
• Cyber Communication Challenges
• Parental Monitoring Facebook, Text Messaging
Instant Messaging , etc.
• No cell phone use on campus 8:30 – 3:10
Facebook - Instagram - Twitter
Snapchat - Kik messenger
Oo-Voo - Tumblr - WhatsApp - Vine
Secret–Speak Freely - Whisper - Yik Yak
MeetMe - Omegle - Skout - Tinder
Discipline Policy
• Merit System
• 100 Points at the beginning of each quarter
• Keep Points
• Rewards activity quarterly
• Detention System
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Academy Detention – 30 minutes
Referrals to Office
Friday School – 3:15 – 5:30 pm
Suspensions
Dress Code
All clothing shall be within the bounds of
decency and good taste.
Please check student handbook for specifics.
* Modesty
* Appropriateness
Let’s have a great experience!!!
• Encourage your student as he or she
becomes a young adult.
• Communicate with school personnel
Jay Holmes – 315-9009 Ext. 3800 or
[email protected]
Jeff Christensen - 315-9009 Ext. 3804 or
[email protected]
Welcome Parents
LINDA MARCARIAN
ROSEMARY ELSTON
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Counselor’s Role
 Monitor Academics
 Advocate for Students
 Personal, Social and Emotional Support
 Introduce the High School Exit Examination
 Begin Planning for High School Graduation
 Explore Career and College Options
 Naviance (Orientation for high school)
 Referrals
School Day
 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
 Separate lunches – 7th grade (12:02 – 12:37)
 Nutrition Break: No recess
 Passing period (3 minutes)
 Before school / After school help available
with teachers
Homework for 7th Grade
 One to two hours four (4) to five (5) days per week
 Determine daily study schedule
 Identify quiet place for studying
 Be available for assistance
 Monitor missing assignments using website
 Library is open for homework completion and
studying Tuesday through Friday (3:10 to 4:00)
Electives
Two electives per year
(Fall and Spring Semester)
Electives are scheduled based on
course availability – no guarantees
Band and Orchestra are full
year courses
Electives are exploratory in
content – (do not meet high school
pre-requisites)
 Art
 Band
 Chorus
 Orchestra
 Manufacturing
Technology
 Home Economics
 Exploratory Spanish
 Publications
Registration Process
 Feeder School Visits ---
April 17 and April 23, 2015
 Educational Plan Worksheet (course
selection) distributed by elementary
teachers
 Due Friday, April 24, 2015 to elementary
teachers
 W.E.B. Day --- August 12, 2015
(9am – 12 noon)
Math
 Preliminary Math Placement Test -
April 21, May 12 - 13 2015 at
Feeder Schools
 Final Math Placement Test –
Web Day Aug 12– 7th grade
2:00 pm (voluntary)
Athletics
West Division
Granite Oaks
Eich
Spring View
Bujan
Antelope Crossing
Silverado
Cooley
East Division
Contact: Jerry Ryan
(916) 315-9009, xt. 3901
[email protected]
Wilson C. Riles
Olympus
Cavitt
Twelve Bridges
E.V.Cain
Creekview Ranch
Glen Edwards
Chilton
Fall --- Cross Country ( no cut), Flag Football, Girls Volleyball
Winter --- Wrestling (no cut), Boys/Girls Basketball
Spring --- Track & Field (no cut)
Voluntary Athletic
Contributions
Accepted
Eligibility
Academic , Athletic, Activities
Good citizenship by following the school rules
80 or more merits per quarter
2.0 grade point average
No more than one “NM” grade per quarter
Music
Concert Band
Orchestra
Chorus
Contact: Mary Dick
(916) 315-9009, xt. 3005
[email protected]
Student Activities
Associated Student Body
School Activities
Fundraisers
Dances
Parent Falcon Club
Myth - Once your child gets to Middle School,
they don’t need help from Parents.
Fact - There are LOTS of ways a parent can
help! It’s just different than in Elementary
School.
The PFC supports our students, teachers and
school by: donating time, talents and
expertise, as well as financing projects that
would not otherwise be possible.
How Can You Help?
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Board Positions OPEN!
PFC Membership
Magazine/Cookie Dough Sales (Sept/Oct)
Teacher/Staff Appreciation – Monthly
Fundraising to meet school needs / deficits
Save Mart ~ eScrip
Box Tops and Soup Labels – Library Books
Leverage “connections” you have in the community
Your First Opportunity
We are NOT your typical Elementary School PTC!
Become a PFC Member
Sign up tonight!
Help a Little or a Lot! It’s up to you!
All parents are encouraged to help.
“Many hands make light work”
E-mail address: [email protected]
So Far, So Good???
Question and Answer Session
We will be staying to answer any questions
you might have regarding GOMS!
We hope you have a great night!
See you next year!