Welcome to RRMS 0506

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Welcome To River Road Middle School
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Welcome to RRMS 05-06

• Our mission is to prepare our students for high
  school and beyond in collaboration with home and
  community in a safe environment
• Our focus this year is the academic growth of
  each student
• Academically ABCs, AYP, 7th grade writing
  test, 8th grade computer competency tests
• Behaviorally Discipline reports ,Peer mediation
  , guidance referrals

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AYP Results 04-05 of Level IIIs and IVs

• Reading Math
• 6th-81.1 6th-90.3
• 7th- 82.4 7th-74.9
• 8th-89.7 8th-78.9
• Target-76.7 Target-81.0

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ABCs Results 04-05 Growth

• Reading Math
• 6th- 11 6th- 97
• 7th- 95 7th-40
• 8th-54 8th-44

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How are you connected to the BIG picture?
Your Schools Test Scores
YOUR Grade Level EOG Scores
YOUR TEAMS EOGS SCORES
With your help, RRMS will be a School of
Distinction 2005-06
YOUR EOG SCORES
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Math

• Algebra I in 8th grade selection process
• Criteria 6th and 7th grade- 90 or above for
  yearly average
• 6th grade EOG 278 dev. scale score
• 7th grade EOG 277 dev. scale score
• Teacher Recommendation
• Diagnostic test at end of 7th grade
• Integrated Math at High School

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6th Grade Same Gender Team

• 4 member team
• Core classes separated by boys and girls
• Classes will be aimed to the gender
• Electives will be co-ed
• SIT decision to try for a year and then evaluate
  results based on data

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Rocket Time

• Differentiation /flex groups Math and
  Communication Skills based on EOG scores
• Tutoring for Level I and IIs
• Enrichment Level IIIs and IVs
• Band students who need PE who are IIIs and IVs
• Computer remediation for 8th graders-1st nine
  weeks
• Groups will change periodically
• Homebase is AFTER Rocket Time 858-910
• If you are late, you must be in the cafeteria
  and participate in the reading program until
  homebase time at 855.

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Rocket Time 810 am -CLASS STARTS!!

• Procedures for Entering School 745am- Bring
  your children no later than 800 am
• Go to breakfast first (5 minutes)
• Lockers Students go before entering class
• Go to Rocket Time Class by 810am
• Will be tardy if late-counts towards the 16 days
  late students go to the gym
• Rocket Time will help your child grow
• A grade (mastered /not mastered) will be given
  for Rocket Time

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Homework Hotline info

• You will receive a list of teachers homework
  hotline numbers.
• Homework is posted and will be available after
  500pm.
• Call or email teacher if info is not being posted
  in a timely manner.
• If problem continues, notify the principal.

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Independent Reading Program/ AR

• All students read 3 AR books and take a test or
  do a structured book report that counts on
  Communication skills grade for 9 weeks
• Level Is and IIs one book off the recommended
  list , plus 2 AR books in ZPD range
• Level IIIs and IVs two books off recommended
  list, plus one AR book in ZPD range
• Reading log folders kept in C.S. Classes and
  include STAR testing results part of
  parent/student conferences
• There is a student request form for a book that
  is not on the recommended list.

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Study Island Program

• Study Island is a web-based tutorial program for
  EOGs
• www.studyisland.com
• Go to members login Carolyn Jennings
• Use middle initial if 2 have same name
• Password rrms (If you change it, write it in
  your agenda so you will know)
• There is a profanity checker
• Go to our webpage (www. ecpps.k12.nc.us/rrms)
  Hit resources button
• This powerpoint will be located on website.

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21st Century After School Tutoring

• Keisha Dobie is the coordinator
• Level I and II students are target group
• Sign up
• Times 310-600 Buses are provided
• Your child will receive specific information

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Procedures

• Walk on the green
• Hand signal for time out (stop talking)
• No graffiti anywhere / no gum
• No eating or drinking except cafeteria
• During instructional time, no phone calls to
  teachers or students will be transferred to
  classroom. May leave teacher a voice mail
  message. Students will be subject to disciplinary
  action who call home on cell phone during
  instructional day without permission.
• Students leaving school early must be picked up
  before 230 pm.

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Dress Codes

• No hats, head coverings, sunglasses
• No distracting makeup or body jewelry
• No strange color hair (blue,etc.)
• No halter tops, spaghetti straps, off-the
  shoulder tops, open backed shirts, suggestive or
  lewd writings on clothes
• No bare midriffs, too short skirts or shorts
• Guys- no sleeveless shirts ,pants secure at the
  waist , no underwear showing
• See agenda for rest of the list

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Procedures for Sick Children

• New federal guidelines (HIPPA) privacy act
• Removal of bed in nurses office / All visits to
  the nurse are now by appointment only
• Student tells the nearest teacher that he is sick
• Teacher sends the sick child to the office
• Office personnel either make an appt with the
  nurse or call home if necessary
• Sick students remain in guidance office until
  parent comes
• Need 5 different emergency contact phone numbers
• Multiple visits to the office could result in
  request for doctors documentation

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Attendance Policy BOE Revised 5-05

• Excused absences need an Absence Documentation
  form within a week (Will not be accepted after
  this time frame)-teacher gives to the student
  after absence in HB
• Excused absences and OSS- make up work
• 5 unexcused tardies or 5 unexcused early
  dismissals (any combination) 1 unexcused absence
  
• More than 20 absences(ex. and/or unex.) will be
  subject to retention in that grade
• Extended learning program will be held (4 hrs 1
  day)

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Discipline Policy BOE Revised 5-05

• Please read the handbook section of the student
  agenda.
• More flexibility for administrators in of days
  suspended for an offense.
• Law enforcement must be notified for specific
  violations now.
• New Harassment and bullying board policy

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Student Bill of Rights

• Each student at RRMS has the right to
• 1. Learn in a safe, friendly place
• 2. Grow and learn without encountering harassment
  about race, gender, religion, disability, sexual
  preference or ethnicity
• 3. Be free of harassment about appearance, dress,
  learning style, interests, or behaviors
• 4. Receive the help of caring adults if any of
  the above rights are violated .

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New School Lunch Prices

• Breakfast Lunch
• student 1.00 1.70
• reduced . 30 .40
• adult 1.50 2.75
• Extra Milk .60 Ice Cream .60

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RRMS Dog Tags Program

• Positive Behavior / Incentive Program
• All students receive Welcome to RRMS dog tag and
  either chain or bracelet in homebase when school
  starts with agenda.
• Birthday dog tags
• Perfect attendance, A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll,
  Good Behavior (no referrals for nine weeks) ,
  sports , etc.

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Join the Kid Talk A-Team

• If you make the honor roll this year, send your
  picture and a clear copy of your report card to
  
• Kid Talk A-Team
• c/o WAVY_TV
• 300 Wavy Street
• Portsmouth, VA 23704
• Your name and photo will be on tv on Kid Talk on
  Saturdays at 1130am on WAVY-TV 10. Put your name
  and address on back of the photo!

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Clubs/Assemblies

• Clubs will be held the second Friday of each
  month (see agenda)- go to homebase first clubs
  from 825-910
• Mr. Hayes is in charge of clubs
• Parents please let Mrs. Houlroyd know if you can
  volunteer to help with a club
• Assemblies we will try for one a month (4th
  Friday afternoon, preferably)

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Volunteers at RRMSWe need your help.

• Linda Houlroyd (secretary) is the volunteer
  coordinator and tracks hours of volunteerism- she
  has paperwork
• Importance of tracking hours school recognition
  / RRMS Volunteer of Year/ District Volunteer of
  Year
• Marie Alvarez(RRMS) and Golden Corral (District
  Volunteer) (04-05)

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SIT Parent Members 05-06

• Chelsea Raynor Whidbee
• Angela Carver
• Melanie Baker
• Wayne Barclift
• Leigh Austin
• Angela Wills

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Join the PTA

• 5.00 Dues
• Communicates with parents and school.
• Helps with morale at RRMS
• Funds computers, hardware, software, furniture
  (Technology for school is focus)
• Funds 1000 for club expenses
• BBQ Dinner Sept. 26 (330-600) Also mandatory
  interim report card pickup

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RRMS PTA Officers

• President Marie Alvarez
• V. President Chelsea Raynor Whidbee
• Treasurer Kim Cooper
• Secretary- Janice Baker
• Teacher Appreciation- Jo Heyder
• Membership- Lisa Danneker
• Reflections Deb Moncla

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Athletic Boosters Board 05-06

• President- James Norrell
• V. President-Frank Cudequest
• Treasurer Tracy Lawrence
• Secretary Martha Cudequest
• Fall fundraiser steak dinner
• Spring fundraiser golf tournament
• Meetings are 1st Thursday nights at 600pm in
  cafeteria

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The Cat Years

• We love cats at RRMS.
• We are glad to be sharing in your childs
  education.
• Call us at 333-1454 or email
• cjennings_at_ecpps.k12.nc.us