Welcome to CMS

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Welcome to CMS

• Introductions
• Evenings Agenda

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Course Selection Process

• Students received 2008-09 catalogue description
• Students had opportunity to see electives at
  Electives Faire
• Elective discussion with students in March by
  counselor and administrator
• Students select 5 choices on elective sheet

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Elective Choices

• Art Spanish
• Ceramics French
• Computers Crafts
• Wood Band
• Metal Choir
• Drafting Jewelry
• Cooking Chinese
• Literature for Pleasure

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Due Dates

• Course Selection will be done by the students
• A copy will come home and changes can be made
  with parents
• Return the copy ONLY if you want to change one of
  your students elective choices
• Changes are due by March 19

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Other Dates

• Math Assessments
• 3rd quarter mid-term assessment
• Daily teacher observations
• Content knowledge
• Grades

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Required Courses

• All students take 7 classes
• Foundation courses that prepare for the next
  grade level
• Standards Based curriculum
• Students are assigned to a team of four academic
  teachers

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Core

• Language Arts/Reading
• Emphasis on literacy and writing

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8th Grade Social Studies

• US History

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7th Grade Social Studies

• Middle Ages
• Europe
• World History
• Empires of Africa
• Islamic Empire
• Americas
• Japan
• China

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Math

• Math placement is determined using multiple
  measures
• Math assessments
• Grades
• Teacher recommendations
• Students are place where they will be most
  successful based on the above criteria

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Science

• Life Science
• Genetics
• Cells
• Animals
• Plants
• Evolution
• Earths History

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8th Grade Science

• Physical Science
• Study formation of the universe
• Laws of physics
• Periodic Table

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Physical Education

• Standards Based curriculum
• Emphasis on nutrition and life long health

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GATE

• Students are provided opportunities for
  enrichment in our after school program
• Destination Imagination
• TBLA (Tomorrows Business Leaders of America)
• NJHS
• Disassembly Club
• Lego Robotics

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Homework

• Increased work load
• Organization increasingly important
• Good study habits crucial to student success
• Team effort between students, teachers, and
  parents are vital

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Student ExpectationsThe Four Rs

• Respect yourself
• Respect each other
• Respect your school
• Respect all staff and volunteers

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Parent Expectations

• Concerns communicated to teachers before
  contacting the office
• Staying connected to your childs education
• Utilizing parent connect, website, and bulletins
  to stay informed
• Regular communication with your student regarding
  their progress and consistent support with
  homework completion and organization

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Fun Stuff

• Wide Variety of clubs and organizations
• Afternoon and evening social activities
• After school sports throughout the year
• Field Trips
• Student Leadership opportunities
• Community Events

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High School

• Make good elective choices
• Dont have to take 7 classes in 9th grade
• Math maturity is key to success
• Work load increase
• Transition issues- setting, of kids, work load,
  socialization

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Honors and AP Classes

• GATE students are identified through a test
• Honors/AP classes are open access
• GATE is an after-school program to provide
  enrichment
• Honors /AP classes are classes with a huge
  commitment
• GATE is any grade level
• Honors/AP classes vary by grade level

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High School Cont

• Get involved but dont overload
• Start talking about after high school now
• Have regular discussions about goals and college
• Dont assume what your friends are telling you
  will apply to you