welcome to collingswood middle school it’s where you want to learn!

Welcome to Collingswood Middle School

It’s where you want to learn!

6th grade orientationApril 3, 2012

Your guide to Collingswood Middle

School

INFORMATION AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS…

•Dr. John McMullin Principal

•Mr. Thomas Sheridan Vice Principal

•Ms. Adrienne Earle Counselor

•Ms. Kate McKeown PTA President

•Ms. Kathy Whittaker PTA President

•Mr. Ron Hamrick Athletic Director

•Mrs. Kay DeAngelis, RN School Nurse

Parent-TeachersAssociation

Largest volunteer child advocacy organization CMS PTA - Family Donation Be actively involved in your child’s success and share in

some of the most rewarding and memorable moments

Dance Chaperones Hospitality (Dances, Plays, School Events) Panther of Month Breakfast Teachers Grants – Special Projects Special Event Coordinators

Snowball Dance8th Grade Pool Party

Teacher’s Appreciation

Volunteer Activities

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the

positive involvement of the parent.”

- Former Teacher and Arizona Governor- Jane Dee Hull

Why be Involved

CMS Athletics-Mr. Hamrick

Eligibility

Academic-Not failing any subjects

Discipline-Not Suspended

Physical-A must for participation!

We have many clubs, sports and activities at CMS. To really enjoy your middle school years get

involved with one or more of these activities. It is a great chance to meet other students and make

new friends.

Become Active In Your School

Boys Girls

Basketball Basketball

Soccer Soccer

Wrestling Field Hockey

Track & Field Track & Field

Baseball Softball

Lacrosse

Middle School Sports

•Updated NJ State Code for Entrance to 6th grade:

•Every child born on or after January 1, 1997 and entering or attending GRADE 6 or a comparable age level Special Education program on or after September 1, 2008, shall have received the following:

A) One dose of Meningococcal-containing vaccine such as the medically preferred Meningococcal conjugate vaccine

B) One dose of Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, acellular pertussis) after the 10th birthday.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL NURSE

Immunizations for Grade 6

This is a state mandate and MUST be fulfilled before entering in September of 2012. Written proof must be given to your school nurse as soon as the vaccines are received. Parents should contact their physician or the Camden County Health Department at 856-931-2700 to schedule these vaccines. If you have any questions, you may contact Kay DeAngelis– Middle School Nurse at 962-5742 or kdeangelis@collsk12.org

SPORTS PHYSICAL INSTRUCTIONS

In order for an athlete to participate in an interscholastic sport, the following is required: 

A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION IS VALID FOR 365 DAYS FROM THE EXACT DATE OF THE EXAM.

Every student who participates in an interscholastic sports program must have a current examination form on file in the nurse’s office.

Student and parent/guardian must complete and sign Part A (Health History Questionnaire) of the New Jersey Department of Education Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Exam form and the Athletic Participation Application.

Student must have a physical examination performed by his/her physician or schedule an appointment through the nurse’s office with the school physician. The examining physician must complete and sign Part B of the New Jersey Department of Education Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form. Part B of this form needs to be completed only one time each year.

All paperwork MUST be returned to the nurse’s office prior to the athlete participating in any practice session. If an athlete has a current examination form on file, the parent/guardian must complete a Health History Update for Sports (Part A) and Athletic Participation Application. This form must be done within 60 days of the first practice session for each sports season.

Student and parent/guardian must complete and sign the Athletic Participation Application and the Health History Questionnaire.These forms must be completed for every sport in which the student wishes to participate.All paperwork MUST be returned to the nurse’s office prior to the athlete participating in any practice session.

Please direct all calls to 856.962.5742 Mrs. DeAngelis – Middle School Nurse

Fax – 856.962.5764

6th Grade Program of Studies

Dr. McMullin

CORE classesPhysical Education & Health

ENCORE classes

Opportunities…Opportunities…Opportunities

CORE PROGRAM Language Arts

•Critical Reading

•Persuasive and Narrative Writing

•Speaking

•Listening

CORE PROGRAM Mathematics

•Problem centered curriculum

•Focus on skill development, reading and communication

•Preparation for algebra and higher math

CORE PROGRAM Science

•Astronomy

•Geology

•Physical Science

•Weather

•Structures of Life

•The Environment

Core Program Social Studies

•Ancient Civilizations

•Greece and Rome

•Middle Ages

•The Renaissance

•Rise of Industrialism

CORE PROGRAM

LEARNING LAB:

Technology Integration

•Portable laptops

•Grade level projects

•Technology Skills and Practice

•“Flex Learning Space”

ENCORE Classes

Spanish Art

Tech Ed. Snackology

OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSIC

•Band

•Orchestra/Strings

•Chorus

SCHEDULE

Homeroom 7:50-8:05 Lunch 11:50-12:18

Core EncoreEnglish, Math, Science,

Social Studies, Learning LabHealth/PE, Hands On

Courses, Music

Period 1 8:08-8:50 Period 2 8:53-9:35 Period 3 9:38-10:20 Period 4 10:23-11:05 Period 5A 11:08-11:50 Lunch 2 11:50-12:18 Period 6 12:21-1:03 Period 7 1:06-1:48 Period 8 1:51-2:33

Please feel free to stop by the Counseling Office if there is a problem. Just make sure you get a pass

from your teacher to visit us.

Progress Reports are sent home 4 times a year. Report cards are issued 3 times a year to the student.

Final report cards will be mailed home.

Ms. Earle-CMS CounselorMrs. Gross – Secretary

Counseling Department

CMS Counseling DepartmentMs. Earle

•Parent/Telephone Conferences

•Academic Counseling/Tutoring Services

•Individual Counseling

•Resolve Scheduling Conflicts

With Genesis parents can check grades and attendance on a daily basis.

Parents can also email the teachers through the Genesis Program.

Genesis is a great resource and provides feedback that can serve to motivate students to do their best work.

If you are absent…• If you are absent, see your teacher immediately when

you return to get your missed assignments.

• Ask a friend to get your assignments for you from your teachers if you are going to be absent less than 3 days.

• After 3 days, ask your parent/guardian to call and request

your missing work from Mrs. Gross at 962-5702 (ext. 7200). Homework assignment requests for absent students should be made through the Counseling Office, but at least 24-48 hours must be allowed for the collection of work from all the teachers.

Student Support

Homework Club/Computer Drop-In Peer to Peer Program Peer Tutoring I&RS Academic Support of Basic Skills In-Class Support Resource Room

Important Information

State Testing: NJ-ASK 6

“High Stakes Testing”“Partially Proficient”, “Proficient”,

“Advanced Proficient”

All 6th Graders will be taking the NJ-ASK 6 (i.e., the state-wide test developed by the New Jersey Department of Education).

ADVICE For STUDENTS…Mr.Sheridan

•Find a time and place where you can work quietly each day.

•Organization is one of your most important assets.

•If you need help, see your teacher as soon as possible.

•The teachers are willing to help you, but you must make the first move.

•Proof read your finished assignments.

Homework

PHYSICAL EDUCATION A.K.A

Gym

•A gym suit must be worn for Physical Education.

•They can be purchased from your Physical Education

teacher. ($15)

We have three lunches:

one for 6th grade one for 7th grade

and…. one for 8th grade.

Check your schedule for the times. You can purchase lunch through the school or bring your own

LUNCH

Your passport to success at CMS

respect yourself and others not sure of the rules, ask questions come prepared for class do your homework study for tests and quizzes get involved in sports, clubs and activities

•Students may enter the school at 7:42 (Eldridge Avenue Doors)

• Students wishing to attend the Breakfast Program may enter the school at 7:25 (Eldridge Avenue Doors) and report to the cafeteria (breakfast is served 7:25 to 7:40). 7:35 is the cut-off time to enter the cafeteria for breakfast

•Students may enter the school at 7:25 and report to the cafeteria when the weather is inclement

• Students should not be on school grounds before 7:25

Clubs & School Organizations

•Student Council

•Everyday Challenge Club

•Yearbook Club

•Chess Club

•Performing Arts: Theatre, Band, Chorus, Orchestra

•Peer Mediation

•Tech Crew

•Newspaper

Hints for staying out of trouble

Write your homework in your assignment book and keep it with you all the time

Be on time for school and don’t be late to your classes Keep your locker closed and don’t give away the combination number Cutting detentions and Saturday school means getting additional

detentions Come to school dressed appropriately Keep in mind this grading policy: A=92-100; B=83-91; C=74-82;

D=65-73; F=64 and below

Discipline/Attendance

All rules in Student Agenda-Great Tool, please visit www.collingswood.k12.nj.us

Zero Tolerance for Drugs/Fighting/Bullying Lockers/Book Bags/Dress Code Excused vs. Unexcused Being late to school 5Xs=1 absence 12 unexcused absences=loss of credit Credit Completion/Summer School

Closing Comments

Dr. McMullin

Positive School Climate Social/Emotional Learning School Based

Activities

•Team-Based Learning

•Veteran & Caring Staff

•Regular interaction with School Counselor

•Transition Plan – “Peer to Peer”

•Relationship Building

•Parent Involvement

•Communication and Responsiveness

Upcoming Dates

•May 25 Incoming 6th graders visit CMS

•August 29 Orientation & half day “Transition Camp” for Incoming 6th Graders & Parents

•Wednesday, September 5 First day of School (12:35 Dismissal)

•Thank you to this evening’s Presenters

•Welcome to the Collingswood Middle School Family

•Thank you for attending and have a great evening!