Transcript El Cerrito Middle School A learning community soaring together www.ecmsredhawks.com Facebook.com/ecmsredhawks twitter.com/ecms El Cerrito Middle School Shelly Yarbrough Principal Ron Kroetz Assistant Principal Joann Ferrara-Genao Student Advisor Peter Nelson Counselor Mandatory TDAP Booster Shot BEFORE.

El Cerrito Middle School
A learning community soaring together
www.ecmsredhawks.com
Facebook.com/ecmsredhawks
twitter.com/ecms
El Cerrito Middle School
Shelly Yarbrough
Principal
Ron Kroetz
Assistant Principal
Joann Ferrara-Genao
Student Advisor
Peter Nelson
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
• 1267 Student Population
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Block Schedule
SCHOOL-WIDE ACHIEVEMENT GOALS
 GOAL: High Achievement on State and District Assessments
 GOAL: Perform in the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) in each area of
the California Physical Fitness Test.
 GOAL: Achieve 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher with
no D’s or F’s.
 GOAL: Maintain 97% attendance, which includes not being tardy
to class.
 GOAL: 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
Registration Packet Available Online
• The registration packet was made available
online: February 27, 2014
• Return your completed registration packet to
your current teacher: March 14, 2014
What does Online really mean?
New ONLINE OPTION
Your participation is greatly appreciated and
completely optional
• El Cerrito is piloting an online ELECTIVE
COURSE selection process.
• IF you would like to participate, you must
currently have a student user name and
password.
• If you currently do not have a student user
name and password, you will receive one
during the next school year 2014-2015 at
ECMS.
• You do not need to participate in the online
selection process at this time.
Student Schedules
All 7th Grade students will have the following schedule:
• Math
Elective Options
• Language Arts
 Elective Core
• Science
 Band
• History
 Choir
• Success for School
• Physical Education
• Elective OR
Mastery Class
• Trimester rotation
• Yearlong course
• Yearlong course
Academy Classes
 Math
 Language Arts
General Education or
Pre-Advanced Placement
What is Pre-Advanced Placement?
Pre-AP emphasizes…
 Prepares students for rigorous coursework
in high school and beyond
 Pre-AP is not a prerequisite to, but
preparation for AP courses
 Enrolled in Pre-AP, Language Arts,
Science, and/or History. Math placement
will be determined based on student data
 Work towards developing strong college
and career ready skills
Elective Selection Process
Choice A
Choice B
Elective Rotation
Yearlong Electives
3 courses a year
 Life Management
 Technology
 Performing Arts
 Visual Arts
 Beginning Guitar
 Intro to Humanities
 Band
• Beginning
• Intermediate/Advanced
 Choir
 AVID - Advancement Via
Individual Determination
 Spanish – 8th grade
Physical Education
All Students
 Participate in approx. five
hours weekly
 Use a P.E. locker
 Dress out daily
 Homework
 Weekly exercise logs
 Vocabulary
 Target heart rate
 CA State Fitness testing
 District common
assessments – 8th grade
Library
• School Library
Open during school hours
• Community Library
Closed Fridays
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 )
Where Everybody Belongs (WEB)
.
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
• Soccer / Volleyball
• Scrapbook
• More Than Books
• And more …
7th Grade Student Teams
Long Beach State
University of Texas
Cal State Fullerton
8th Grade Student 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
• 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 System
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.
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, 2014.
• Please email Rebeca Perez, ECMS Records
Clerks for a new password or with questions
after the new school year begins in
August, 2014. [email protected]
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
• Sub sandwiches
turkey
• Salads
• Chicken nuggets
• Spicy chicken sandwich
Lunch Cost
• Breakfast
 $1.75 …muffins, danish, french toast, juice, milk,
& fresh fruit
• Lunch
 $3.00…main entrée with milk, water, fresh
fruit, & veggie daily! French Fries on Tuesdays.
 $2.50…same as above without water
 $1.50… for extra pizza slice
 $ .75 … cookie
• Important: All students that qualified for free and
reduced meal prices at elementary must submit
a new application for middle school.
Dress Code & Discipline
• All CNUSD dress code and discipline policies
and procedures will be enforced.
• Go to www.cnusd.k12.ca.us for more details on
the CNUSD dress code policy and Safe
Schools Notification.
• Thank you in advance for your assistance and
support with these matters.