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Welcome Warriors!
Somerset Academy Central Miramar Middle School Orientation February 28, 2013
Administrative Team
Principal
Vice Principal Athena Guillen Donyale McGhee
Assistant Principal Geyler Herrera
Director of Guidance Monique Machado
Dean of Discipline
Curriculum Coach Joe Parker Samantha Franconeri
2011-2012 Accomplishments
Somerset Neighborhood School is an “A” rated school Somerset Preparatory Middle School is a “B” rated school Somerset Central Miramar High School is an “A” rated school SACS Accredited Schools Gold Seal of Excellence Schools We are a Title I School
Vision & Mission
VISION: Somerset Central Miramar is dedicated to providing equitable, high–quality education.
MISSION: Somerset Academy Central Miramar promotes a culture that maximizes excellence in student achievement and fosters the development of responsible, respectful, self directed life-long learners in a safe and enriching environment.
5 th Grade Promotion Criteria
At a Level 2 or higher on FCAT Reading
AND
At a Level 2 or higher on FCAT Mathematics ___________________________________
OR At a proficient level on a District
Approved Assessment: Stanford Diagnostic Test: At or above the 30 th in Reading and/or Math.
percentile End of Year Test: Scores at or above 60 % GO MATH -
at or above 70% on the Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Benchmark Reading Test.
Achievement Level Definitions
Level 5 This student has success with the most challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. A student scoring in Level 5 answers most of the test questions correctly, including the most challenging questions. Level 4 This student has success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. A student scoring in Level 4 answers most of the test questions correctly, but may have only some success with questions that reflect the most challenging content. Level 3 This student has partial success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards, but performance is inconsistent. A student scoring in Level 3 answers many of the test questions correctly but is generally less successful with questions that are the most challenging. Level 2 This student has limited success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. Level 1 This student has little success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards.
STUDENT PLACEMENT IN COURSES
Students will be placed in the appropriate math and reading classes according to their scores on the FCAT 2.0. Students scoring a level
one or two on the Florida Comprehensive Test will be
enrolled in an Intensive class as their elective.
GEM (Great Explorations in Math)
The GEM Program is designed to allow students to move faster than they would in a regular math program. Qualifying students for the GEM program must have a level 5 or above in Math on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) and take a GEM placement test that proves academic readiness to enter the program. In sixth grade, students take a Pre-Algebra course. These topics are studied in depth and prepare the students for Algebra in 7th grade and Geometry in 8th grade.
Official Subject Selection Forms Distributed March 8. Signed & Due back March 13
Sample Bell Schedule
7:45am – 2:50pm Period 1
Homeroom
7:45am-8:45am 8:45am-9:00am
Period 2nd/3rd
9:05am-10:45am
Period 4 th /5th
10:50am-1:05pm
Lunch*
Period 6 th /7 th
11:35am-1:05pm (3 Shifts) 1:10pm-2:50pm
“A” Day = 1, 3, 5, 7 “B” Day = 1, 2, 4, 6 *Your lunch schedule is determined by your 4th or 5th period.
Schedules for 2013-2014 School Year
Schedules will be made available to students on the
first day of school
.
Schedule Information
Students will be scheduled based on
teacher recommendations.
individual FCAT scores, student performance, and
Schedule change requests will be reviewed on an individual basis. Schedule changes will
only
be granted for
administrative reasons
, to ensure proper placement in core classes.
Elective choices are not guaranteed. 1 semester ( 18 weeks) of
Physical Education
or
Dance
is
mandatory
.
Middle School versus Elementary School
• • • • • You will have a different teacher for each of your subject areas.
You will change classrooms every period.
• Classes give you points that you need in order to be promoted from one grade level to another.
1 class = 1 point • How many classes do you take per school year?
7 classes = 7 grades on your transcript
Remember…the grades you earn NOW will determine the types of classes that you will be taking in the future.
Your future is up to You!
This is the start of your time in middle school, make it count!
The grades that you earn will set the course for your time in middle school and the classes that you take!
We are here to help you, take advantage of what Somerset Academy Central Miramar has to offer!
Activities/Sports
Enrichment, experience and learning are effectively conveyed outside the classroom setting and students are given the chance to grow as effective community participators.
______________________________________________________ National Junior Honor Society JV Cheerleading JV Basketball JV Baseball JV Volleyball JV Flag Football JV Soccer Glee Club Drama Club Chess Club And many many more……
Personal Possessions
Inappropriate personal possessions visible during school instructional hours will be confiscated i.e., iPods, MP3 players, toys, etc. These items will be kept until Winter Break or Last Day of School (whichever is closer).
Cell phones will be confiscated if heard, used or visible during school instructional hours; the student’s parent or guardian will have to come to the school office to pick up the phone in order for it to be returned.
Uniform Policy and Expectations
Girls
Polo - Black or Gray with logo Pants - Black or Khaki Pants with Black or Brown belt Dress Up - White LS Oxford with logo and Black or Khaki Pants (Tuesdays Only) Sweaters must be solid white, black, gray or red.
Shoes – Black, White, Red, or Grey
Boys
Polo - Black or Gray with logo Pants - Black or Khaki Pants with Black or Brown belt Dress Up -White LS Oxford with logo and Black Pants and Black Tie –(Tuesdays Only) Sweaters must be solid white, black, gray or red.
Shoes – Black, White, Red, or Grey
Middle School Graduation Requirements
English Math Science Social Studies 3 points 3 points 3 points 3 points (includes Civics, World Geography, and U.S. History) Maintain good grades Do well in elective courses
Class Types
Regular Honors Math (GEM) Pre-Advanced Placement for 6 th Grade only
Course Descriptions
Curriculum Guide
http://www.somersetcentral.org/
Want to see your grades?
What are your test scores?
Want to check your schedule?
Which classes should you take?
What do you still need for graduation?
All this and more at the click of a mouse!
Access Virtual Counselor through the link @ www.somersetcentral.org
Pinnacle Grade Viewer
• Helps track attendance records and grades.
• Teachers will expect you to keep track of assignments and grades using Pinnacle !
www.SomersetCentral.org
1) Click on: Pinnacle Grade Viewer (link on left side of the screen) 2) Scroll down and select: “CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PINNACLE” 3) STUDENT ID: Type in 10-digit student number (ex: 0611223344) 4) Password: Type in date of birth: year first, then month, then day (Ex: Nov. 2, 1999 = 19991102) 5) Click on the drop-down box next to “School” and choose
Somerset Academy Central Miramar