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WELCOME TO CHMS!Catherine Westbrook Principal
Cindy Allen AP: Curriculum & Testing
Jamar Graham AP: Athletic Director & Discipline
Brittney Taylor AP: 6th Grade Academy
Laura Moncrief 6th Grade Counselor
CHMS 6th Grade Academy
➔ Developed to help ease the transition process from 5th grade to middle school.
➔ Provides a separate facility to allow for adjustment to middle school in a more comfortable setting (same-age peers).
CHMS 6th Grade Academy
➔ Induction program focused on teaching all students about middle school procedures.
➔ Designated Sixth Grade Counselor and Administrator allows for familiarity and consistency with students.
Chapel Hill Middle School Information
➔ Projected enrollment: 1200➔ Seven Classes per day➔ Five Academic classes
◆ Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading
➔ Two Connections Classes per 9 weeks
Chapel Hill Middle School Information
➔ Advanced / Gifted Classes ◆ Offered in all Five Academic Areas
➔ Remedial Education Classes◆ Offered in Reading and Math
Chapel Hill Middle School Information
➔ Physical Education
➔ Connections Classes:◆ Band & Chorus (year-long)◆ Art I. & II.◆ Business & Computer Science◆ Career Development◆ Keyboarding-Computer Literacy◆ Study Skills Math◆ Study Skills Reading
Chapel Hill Middle School Information
➔ Rotating Class Schedule
WHY??
The rotating schedule allows for maximized student performance in ALL classes.
Academics at CHMS
➔ Reading◆ Literature, Library Books, Reading
Journals, LEXILE Levels
➔ Language Arts◆ Essay Writing◆ Grammar
Academics at CHMS
➔ Math◆ Math Computation◆ Math Reasoning
➔ Science◆ Earth Science
● Geology, Astronomy, Hydrology
Academics at CHMS
➔ Social Studies◆ Geography & Culture
● Canada, Mexico, Central America, Australia, Oceania
Academics at CHMS➔ Homework Expectations
◆ Agenda Book ● Share daily activities ● Review with parent & get signature
◆ Reading - 20 min. / night◆ Math: 4-5 nights / week
➔ Overall, expect 1 hour to 1.5 hours of homework nightly
Academics at CHMS
➔ Class Evaluation◆ Tests/Quizzes = 25% - 35%◆ Daily Work = 65% - 75%
● Classwork● Participation● Reports / Projects● Warm Ups (5-10%)● Homework (5-15%)
Academics at CHMS
➔ Grades earned in both Academic & Connections Classes
➔ Progress Reports (4)➔ Report Cards (4)
◆ Grading System○ A = 90-100○ B = 80-89○ C = 71-79○ D = 70○ F = 69 & below
School Supplies
➔ Every student at CHMS Needs:◆ One 3 ring binder
● Many students find the zippered binders are best for organization
● Must be at least 3-4 inches wide◆ 7 Dividers◆ Notebook paper◆ Zipper pouch to hold pens & pencils
Academics at CHMS
➔ Scheduling for 2021-2022
◆ Academic Classes scheduled based on
academic performance, STAR, GMAS, &
teacher recommendations
◆ Fine Arts/Connections
● Band and Chorus: Must sign up!
● Advanced Art Program
FINE ARTS at CHMS➔ BAND
◆ A year-long commitment◆ Must provide instrument (rent/buy)
➔ CHORUS◆ A year-long commitment◆ Students learn the basics of Choral
performance and perform throughout the school year.
FINE ARTS at CHMS➔ See handout for Connections Class
Selection Form➔ Questions??
◆ Mr. Chambers - Band◆ Mr. Elliott - Chorus
➔ Decide on your connections & complete form
➔ Sign up also available on school website
FINE ARTS at CHMS
➔ Advanced Art Program
◆ A three year program
◆ Intensive study of the elements &
principles of design.
◆ Create an art “portfolio” to help prepare
for high school & beyond.
FINE ARTS at CHMS
➔ Advanced Art Program
◆ During the first 2 weeks of school, all
6th graders will take our school’s
creativity/drawing test.
◆ The art teachers will score and the top
60 scores will be placed in Advanced Art.
Counseling Services
1. Classroom Instruction2. Small Group Counseling3. Individual Counseling
★ PBIS Incentive Card Program★ Student Attendance★ Parental Support
Helpful Hints for New WIldcat Families
➔ Support our high expectations for your student:◆ Support our focus on academics,
positive student behavior, and consistent school attendance
◆ Trust us, work with us, and your child will have every opportunity to grow and achieve!
Succeeding in Middle School“The Chapel Hill Way”
A = AcademicsB = BehaviorC = ChoicesD = DreamsE = Effort
CHMS - Bragging Rights! Excelling in Academics & Athletics➔ 1st place - District Math Team Competition➔ 3rd place - District Spelling Bee➔ 3 students earned SUPERIOR ratings in the West
Metro Foreign Language Forum➔ Young GA Author Award - 6th grader!➔ 1st place - West Georgia Regional Science Fair,
Junior Division- Best in Show
CHMS - Bragging Rights! Excelling in Academics & Athletics
➔ 1st place Football➔ 2nd place Softball ➔ 1st place 7th Boys Basketball➔ 1st place 8th GIrls & Boys Basketball➔ 2nd place 7th Girls Basketball➔ 2nd place Girls & Boys Soccer➔ 1st place Girls & Boys Track
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