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WELCOME TO
Plum Point MIDDLE SCHOOLGraduating Class of 2027
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• Promotes high standards• Positive experiences• Makes a difference• Strives for excellence
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Home of the Gators
Main Office443-550-9170https://ppmsweb.calvertnet.k12.md.us/
Mrs. Roberts, Financial Secretary443-550-9164
Counseling Office443-550-9175
School Hours8:15-3:10
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Introductions
• Mrs. Bergen, Principal
• Mrs. Ratcliff, Assistant Principal
• Mrs. Hook, Dean of Students
• Mrs. Douglas, School Counselor (A-K)
• Ms. Jarman, School Counselor (L-Z)
• Mrs. Smith, School Nurse
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Opening DayPPMS (tentative)
Monday, August 31st
6th Grade
Orientation (3 hours)
Tuesday, September 1st
First Day for all Students
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Helpful things to do to prepare your child:
•Read over the summer.
•Review and practice math facts.
•Practice opening your combination lock.
•Purchase basic supplies. Each teacher will give students a more specific list the first day.
•Relax and enjoy the summer!
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Middle School Years
•Middle school is a “different” experience (for parents and students).•Ask questions.•Talk to PPMS teachers, counselors, and administrators.•We want to work with you to make your middle school experience a good one.
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Plum Point Middle School
• General Information• Course of Study• Related Arts Courses• Media Center• Sports• Clubs• Academic Support• Media Center
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F.A.Q.’s
• Attendance – 18 days (was 20 in elementary)
• Grading Policy –
70% product / 30% process
80% product/ 20% process (for some classes such as Spanish)
• Failure Policy – 1 or 2 failed core subjects -student must attend summer school. More than 2 failed core subjects - student will be retained
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F.A.Q.’s continued• Parent Conferences: Individual teachers - Contact the
teacher at PPMS
• Multiple teachers, Contact your student’s School Counselor, Mrs. Douglas (last name A-K), 443-550-9177 or Ms. Jarman (last name L-Z), 443-550-9176, to schedule a conference
• Class/Grade Specific Questions: Contact your child’s teacher
• Other Questions: Contact your child’s Administrator or Counselor
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CORE SUBJECT COURSES
•English Language Arts (ELA)•Social Studies•Science•Math
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6th grade RELATED
ARTSClasses meet daily on a quarterly rotation
• Art
• Family and Consumer Science
• Gateway to Technology
• Health
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MUSIC
• Orchestra (concert)
• Band (concert)
• Chorus (concert)
• Music AppreciationBeginners Welcome!
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Physical Education
•Required•Uniform ($14)
•PE and Music meet all year on alternating days A/B
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GOOD WORK HABITS
• Organized• Remains on task• Works well independently/cooperatively• Regularly completes homework
assignments• Utilizes Mentoring Document, Course
Planner or Agenda Book
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Each school year a sports physical must be completed. Parents can drop off the completed paperwork any time during the summer.
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Fall Sports
•Soccer
• Volleyball
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Winter Sports•Basketball Boys and Girls
Pom PomsCheerleading
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Spring Sports•Girls Track
•Boys Track
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Spring Sports
•Softball
•Baseball
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Clubs and Activities
• SGA
• NJHS
• MESA
• Prism Club
• FCA
• Kindness Club
• Art Club
• Drama
• Yearbook
• GNN TV
• Best Buddies
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Even More Clubs and Activities
• #Randomactsofkindness Week• Red Ribbon Week• History Fair• Science Fair• School Dances• Bits and Bites (goes out on Fridays)• Field Trips• Relay for Life
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Things you can find at your PPMS library
•Books•Databases•E-books•Online Resources•Wixie•Makerspaces•Friendly Librarian,Mrs. Remington
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Flex Period
• Study Hall• Interventions• Clubs• Tutoring• Activities
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Resources
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Expect to hear from us!
• You will receive an informational letter from Mrs. Adams around the second week of August.
• Make sure your email address is updated in the Home Access Center (HAC). Mrs. Adams sends a weekly “Bits and Bites” update every Friday during the school year with information about school activities. Most school information is sent home electronically through email.
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