Transcript Incoming 7th grade Parent Information Night Presentation

El Cerrito Middle School
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El Cerrito Middle School
Shelly Yarbrough
Principal
Ron Kroetz
Assistant Principal
Joann Ferrara-Genao
Student Advisor
Amanda VanderVeen
Counselor
Mandatory TDAP Booster Shot
BEFORE starting El Cerrito Middle School…
• Please make sure you provide the school with
your student’s immunization records which
should include proof of TDAP.
• California state law AB354 states: All students
entering 7th through 12th grades need proof of
an adolescent whooping cough booster shot
(TDAP) BEFORE STARTING school.
• You can give proof of TDAP immunization to
your current CNUSD elementary school.
ECMS Facts
 Professional Learning Community
 Pre-AP Program
 Standards-Based Instruction
 Single Track School
 136 Accelerated Sixth Grade Students
 1255 Student Population
 Interdisciplinary Teams
 Block Schedule
SWAG
School-Wide Achievement Goals
 High level of achievement on state testing.
 Perform in the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) in each area of the
California Physical Fitness Test.
 Achieve 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher with no D’s or F’s.
 Maintain 97% attendance, which includes not being tardy to class.
 Earn Citizenship grades that are Satisfactory or Outstanding.
Standards for Participation in School-Wide Events
 Achieve a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher with no D’s or F’s.
 Maintain 97% attendance, which includes not being tardy to class.
 Earn Citizenship grades that are Satisfactory or Outstanding
Registration Packet Available Online
The registration packet is available on the
school website www.ecmsredhawks.com
Print and return your completed forms
to your teacher by
March 23, 2015
Student Schedules
All 7th Grade students will have …
1. Math
2. Language Arts
Elective Options
 Elective Core
• Trimester rotation
3. Science
 Band
4. History
 Choir
5. Success for School
6. Physical Education
7. Elective OR
Mastery Class
• Yearlong course
• Yearlong course
Mastery Classes
 Math
 Language Arts
General Education or Pre-Advanced Placement
What is Pre-Advanced Placement?
Pre-AP is not a prerequisite for AP courses.
It is preparation for courses such as:
AP, Honors, IB, Accelerated
Pre-AP prepares students:
 for rigorous coursework in high school
and beyond
 to work towards developing strong
college and career skills
Pre-AP has two pathways
Pre-AP Courses:
 Optional
 Academically talented and highly motivated students
 Competitive cumulative grade point average (GPA) and
demonstrate a strong commitment to learning.
 Challenged in classes: rigorous assignments, greater depth,
inquiry, analysis, research–based strategies, critical thinking,
problem solving, and mastery.
 Select one or more subject:
Language Arts, History, and Science
 Math placement is based on ability level
 Application and Contract
 Student progress will be evaluated each trimester for mastery
Pre-AP has two pathways
Accelerated Pre-AP Program:
includes all the elements of Pre-AP plus…
 7th grade Students must qualify for
CCSS Math 7 Accelerated
 8th grade students must qualify for
Integrated Math I
 7th grade standards / 8th grade standards =
Accelerated pace.
 ALL Accelerated core subjects are scheduled:
Language Arts, History, Math, and Science.
Elective Choices: A or B
A
Three Electives will be randomly
selected for you per year.
 Life Management
 Technology
 Performing Arts
 Visual Arts
 Beginning Guitar
 Intro to Humanities
B
You may select one Year-long
Elective for the school year.
 Band
• Beginning
• Intermediate/Advanced
 Choir
 AVID - Advancement Via
Individual Determination
7th Grade Course Selection Form
El Cerrito Middle School
1.
Select ONLY ONE: General
Education OR Pre-AP
2. Select ONLY ONE Elective
Course descriptions are located on page 9
_____ General Education

The Elective Rotation includes three courses,
one per trimester

Band is a yearlong elective ___Beginning
Core subjects include: Mathematics, Language Arts,
History and Science.
Physical Education and Success for School Classes are
registered for all students.
OR
_____ Pre-AP
The Pre-AP application must be completed on
pages 13-15. Pre-AP course description on page 9
Core subjects include: Mathematics, Language Arts,
History and Science.
Physical Education and Success for School Classes are
registered for all students.
___Intermediate/Advanced

Choir is a yearlong elective
Physical Education
All Students
 Participate in approximately 5
hrs./week
 Use a P.E. locker
 Dress out 2 block days and no
dress on minimum day
 Weekly homework exercise logs
 Use ECMS Student Planner
 Academic Vocabulary
 Target Heart Rate (THR)
 CA State Fitness Testing
 Assessments on fitness,
vocabulary, THR etc.
 Homework
Library
School Library
Open on school days
Monday – Friday
7 am – 3 pm
Parents MUST enter through
the school office and sign in.
Community Library
Closed Fridays
Monday – Thursday
3 pm – 7 pm
Other Opportunities
• Where Everybody Belongs (WEB)
• Peer Assistant Leadership (PAL)
• Associated Student Body (ASB)
• Yearbook (YBK)
• National Junior Honors Society (NJHS)
• Advancement Via Individual Determination
(AVID)
Students Stay Connected!!!
Where Everybody Belongs
(WEB)Where
.
Where Everybody Belongs (WEB)
WEB leader responsibilities include:
• Tours for incoming 7th graders during
elementary school visits
• A Tutoring program that assists with
organization and academics
• Academic Follow-ups for students below a 3.0
GPA at end of trimesters
• WEB Alerts – students that need academic,
citizenship, or attendance mentoring from
WEB leaders
• Lunch time activities and more…
Clubs
• Club Live
• Intermediate Schools
Sports League
• Cage Club
• Scrapbook
• Human Club
• Future Business Leaders
of America (FBLA)
Start a club With 4 friends
and 1 teacher!!!
7th Grade Teams

Long Beach State

University of Texas
Cal State Fullerton
8th Grade Teams
UC San Diego
USC
Michigan
Student Success
School Planner
 Develop a habit of using planner daily
 Review planner for information
 List important dates: tests, papers, project dates,
end of grading periods, and three week progress
reports
 Manage planner for block days
 Parent signature on planner weekly
Student Success
Study Tips
 Have a quiet place to study
 Prioritize, make lists, use index cards
 Study 30-40 minutes at a time, take a break and
repeat if necessary.
 Identify a study-buddy
Useful Facts
 Many teachers have websites located under
“Teacher Sites” on ECMS website homepage
 Access the ECMS website for information and
updates such as “Back to School Night” and
“Open House”. Two great events!
Student Success
Organization
Back Pack
• Moderate size
• Clean out at home weekly
Binder
• Label one section for each class
• Clean out after each unit
• Save information needed for tests
Student Success
• Progress Reports
 Computer generated
grade reports for
all classes
 Issued every three weeks
 Given to student during
their 5th period class
 Parent signature required
 Opportunity to stay informed
Student Success
Parent ~ Student ~ School Communication
 Check your student’s planner for notes and
updates from teachers
 Look for the three week progress reports
 Contact teachers with questions about grades
 Parent conferences may be scheduled with the
teachers
 Visit our website, like our Facebook, and follow
us on twitter
 Use your password to go on Q Parent Connect
and view your student’s grades. Your student
should view grades with you. Have a
conversation about school together!
Q Parent Connect
• Parents currently using Q Parent Connect may
continue use at the middle school.
• Parents new to CNUSD or the ECMS boundary
can request instructions on Q Parent Connect
after the beginning of the new school year in
August, 2015.
• If you have questions or concerns please call
ECMS at 951-736-3216.
Bell Schedule
Mon – Tues – Thurs – Fri
Block Periods
Wednesday – Early Release
Breakfast
7:10 - 7:40
Warning Bell 7:40 - 7:45
Breakfast 7:10 - 7:40
Per 1
7:45 - 8:20
Warning
7:40 - 7:45
Per 2
8:25 - 9:00
Per 1/2
7:45 - 9:20
Per 3
9:05 - 9:40
Per 3/4
9:25 -11:00
Per 4
9:45 -10:20
Lunch A
11:00 -11:35
Lunch A
10:20 -10:55
Per 5A
11:05 -11:55
Per 5A
10:25 -11:15
Lunch B
11:55 -12:30
Lunch B
11:15 -11:50
Per 5B
11:40 -12:30
Per 5B
11:00 -11:50
Per 6/7
12:35 - 2:10
Per 6
11:55 -12:30
Per 7
12:35 -1:10
Dismissal
2:10 pm
Dismissal
1:10 pm
Lunch Menu
• Tacos
• Pizza Hut
pepperoni & cheese
• Hamburgers
• Burritos
bean & cheese
• Rice bowls
teriyaki & orange
• Wraps
Honey Mustard Turkey
Buffalo Chicken
Chipotle Turkey
• Salads
• Spicy chicken sandwich
Lunch Cost
• Breakfast
 $1.75 …muffins, danish, french toast, juice, milk,
& fresh fruit
• Lunch
 $3.50…main entrée with milk, water, fresh
fruit, & veggie daily! French Fries on Tuesdays.
 $3.00…same as above without water
 $2.00… for extra pizza slice
 $ .75 … cookie
All students that qualified for free and reduced
meal prices must submit a
new application for middle school.
Dress Code & Discipline
• All CNUSD discipline policies and procedures
will be enforced.
• Go to www.cnusd.k12.ca.us for more details on
the CNUSD Safe Schools Notification.
• ECMS dress code policy is located in the
student planner and on the school website
• ECMS has School-wide student
Safe School Assemblies throughout the year!
• Thank you in advance for your assistance and
support with these matters.
ORIENTATION DAY!
• Orientation day is in August 2015.
Date to be determined.
 Information will be mailed home in June/July.
 School phone message broadcasts are on
Sunday’s at 5:00 pm.
• On orientation day you have an opportunity to
purchase an ASB discount card and PE
clothes, get a preliminary schedule, tour the
campus and much more.