WELCOME 6TH GRADE PARENTS

Carnage Magnet Middle School

(CM²S)

MARSHA RAMDEEN- ASSISTANT PRINCIPALDEBORAH DAVIS- GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Hydrogen• Mrs. Spivey (LA)• Mrs. Murphy (LA)• Mrs. Macon (Math)• Mrs. Kuzmicki (TL, Sci)• Mrs. Krietman (SS)• Mrs. Martin (SS)

Oxygen• Mrs. Austin (LA)• Mrs. Warren (LA)• Mrs. Defore (Math)• Mrs. Wilday (Math)• Mrs. Zeches (TL, Sci)• Mrs. St. Juliana (SS)

CM²S MISSION

To provide each and every student a challenging educational experience in a safe, collaborative, and trusting environment that celebrates diversity, promotes self-discipline, and fosters responsible citizenship to ensure success in the 21st century.

CM²S FACTS

•Trojan

School Mascot

•Green & Gold

School Colors

•7:35-2:20

School Hours

•$5.00

Agenda Fee

•Teacher list available

School supplies needed

CLUBS/ACTIVITIES

Yearbook

Arts Booster

WTRJ

Sports (7th & 8th

Grade Only)

Student Council

(6th, 7th & 8th)

French Club

Spanish Club

Odyssey of the Mind

Robotics

National Junior

Beta Club

Band

Strings Orchestra

Science Olympiad

Math Count

SPORTS @ CM²S

6th graders are not eligible to participate in middle school sports. All 6th graders are encouraged to show School Spirit and Trojan pride by attending games.

Students must arrange transportation with a parent in order to attend games.

SCHOOL LAYOUT

• 2400, 2600 Hallway

6th Grade

• 2200, 2300 Hallway

7th Grade • 300, 400, 600 Hallway

8th Grade

• Elective Classes

Throughout Building

DRESSING FOR SUCCESSOur code of student conduct prohibits disruptive, provocative,

revealing, profane, vulgar, offensive, obscene or unsafe clothing or bodily appearances.

Examples- Don't wear: exposed undergarments sagging pants see-through or excessively short, tight or revealing clothes bare midriff or strapless shirts clothing with lewd, indecent or vulgar messages or illustrations clothing that advertises products or services illegal to minors head coverings chains, spikes or other accessories that could be perceived as or

used as a weapon clothing that violates the school system's policies against gang

and gang-related activities

TRANSPORTATION

Bus Route Information•Available August 18, 2014 on www.wcpss.net•Check to see which bus route your child rides

Not assigned a bus?•Request service at www.wcpss.net/busrider

Additional Assistance•www.wcpss.net/transportation•No Internet Access- 919-805-3030

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Students are not permitted to ride any bus other than the one assigned by transportation.

Notes will NOT be accepted requesting students ride another bus.

Parents must make arrangements for students if they will not be riding their assigned bus.

LOCKERS

Students will be assigned a lock and locker during the first week of school.

Lockers are the property of the school. Students will be provided with time to

practice using their lock in the classroom.

Lost locks will result in school fine.

CLASS INFORMATION

•Consist of instruction in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

CORE CLASSE

S

•Important part of the Carnage academic program. •Students choose electives at the beginning of the school year. •The staff tries diligently to meet all student requests. However, not every student can receive his/her first choice.

Electives

TYPICAL SIXTH GRADE DAY

Four core classes per day.

Three elective per day. Lunch Period

Students may attend tutoring during lunch.

SCHEDULE CHANGES

Schedule Changes will be made under the following conditions: The student is missing a class The student has not met prerequisite for

a course Balancing class sizes

Request for a schedule change due to personal preference will not be

considered!!

ABSENCES

Parents of absent students should have the student bring a note on the day that he/she returns to school.

All notes should be given to student services, and include the reason for absence, and date(s) of absence.

TARDY POLICY-TROJANS ON TIME

Students have 4 minutes to

transition between classes.

•1st - Warning•2nd -3rd - Parent Contact•4th- 6th - Lunch Detention & Parent Contact•7th - Administrative Referral

HOME BASE/POWER SCHOOL IS HERE!!! Please BE PATIENT! It is constantly being updated Students stay on top of assignments,

parents are able to participate in their child's progress, and teachers can instantly share information from their gradebook with parents and students.

Families with multiple students can also set up their accounts to view all of their students at one time, with one login.

PARENT/TEACHER COMMUNICATION

Contact Team Leader to schedule a parent/teacher conference: 6th Grade- Mrs. Zeches and Mrs. Kuzmicki Conferences can be scheduled during the teachers’

planning periods.

NOTE: Parents please do not “drop by” for a conference. You will be asked to make an appt. for a later date.

You may also communicate with your child’s teachers via e-mail (see school’s web-site)

If you have any questions about your child’s academic/social development you may also contact your child’s counselor (Deborah Davis).

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Individual counseling Group counseling Classroom guidance Academic, college, and career

counseling Assisting students in developing

an academic plan Interpreting standardized test

results Grief and crisis counseling Responding to and assisting with

crises Developing confidential

relationships with students

Advocating for students Promoting and monitoring

student success in a collaborative manner

Helping students overcome barriers to learning

Providing preventive and intervention strategies for student success

Facilitating parent/teacher conferences

Serving as a resource to students of available community opportunities

Serving as a resource for school staff and parents

Serving as a resource for community referrals

Providing parent and community outreach

Fostering a positive school environment by embracing and promoting diversity

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION & SUPPORT (PBIS)

A systems approach for establishing the social culture and individualized behavioral supports needed for schools to be effective learning environments for all students

CM²S SUCCESS 4MULA

Preparation Safety RespectResponsibilit

y

SYSTE

MS

PRACTICES

DATA

SupportingStaff

Behavior

SupportingDecisionMaking

Supporting Student Behavior

OUTCOMES

Supporting Social Competence and Academic Achievement

FIELD TRIPS

Field trips and other activities will be scheduled throughout the year. Attendance of field trips and activities may be denied due to behavior or academic concerns as applicable.

Dates and details will be distributed as they become available.

YOUR CHILD’S NUTRITION

Student breakfast $1.25

Student lunch $2.25

Student reduced lunch $ .40

PRICES

CONTACT INFORMATION

AP- Marsha Ramdeen- mramdeen@wcpss.net Counselor–Deborah Davis-

dtdavis@wcpss.net Front Office- (919) 856-7600 Transportation- (919) 805-3030

IMPORTANT DATES Schedule Pick-Up 8/20/14 (12-3) First Day of School 8/25/14