cms 6th grade orientation presentation slides
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Creekside Middle School
6th Grade & New Student
Orientation
WE ARE CREESIDE!!!!!!!
Creekside Middle School is committed to developing 21st century leaders who demonstrate respect, responsibility, and determination as they gain the academic and technological skills needed to achieve excellence in college and career.
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Creekside Goals 2015-2016
A. A continued focus on Writing in all content areas and ELD Teaching Strategies.
B. 1:WEB …Technology Integration at your pace with the goal of a progressive move forward to students being the creators of content.
C. Fostering positive relationships through collaborative activities and supportive Creekside Community where all students feel valued and accepted.
School Day
• Campus Opens - 7:00AM–Main Office opens at
7:30• Breakfast – 7:15 to 7:40• First School Bell – 7:45• School Starts – 7:50
– Tardy policy in place• School Day Ends - 2:45PM
– Minimum Days – 12PM
Sixth Grade Bell Schedule
Period 1L: CORE CLASSES
Period 2L: Intervention or Exploration
Period 3L: CORE CLASSES
LUNCH (11:19AM)
Period 4L: CORE CLASSES
Period 5L: Advisory
Period 6L: Intervention, Exploration, or PE
CORE CLASSES• ELA & MATH are every day• Science and History are every other day
NEU AdvisoryPeriod
40 Minute Class - Every A-Day
FOCUS OF NEU ADVISORY CLASS• College & Career Readiness• Goal Setting• Relationship Building • Digital Citizenship
• Starts at 11:19AM– Drop off lunch by 11:05AM in main office
• CMS uses the MY SCHOOL BUCKS system– Access via www.patterson.k12.ca.us
• Full price lunches are $2.30 per day– Students must provide I.D.
Lunch Information
Using PowerSchool
Parents have access to information on;
• Attendance• School Announcements• Assignments• Grades• and much more
PowerSchool Informational Meeting on Wednesday, August 26 during Back to School Night (6:30AM to 8:00AM)
Contact your child’s counselor for information on how to set up your
PowerSchool account
The following items are not to be brought to CMS
• Baked Goods (cupcakes, cakes, brownies, or cookies)• Poppers/explosives• Medicine w/o prescription• Selling fundraising items at school• Toys that resemble weapons• Review Student Handbook for more information
Bikes, skateboards, & scooters can not be ridden on while on campus. Students must walk them to the lockers upon arriving on campus.
Discipline at CMS
Office Discipline Consequences• PBS Program• Detention• Saturday School• In-school suspension• Campus beautification • At-home suspension• Expulsion
Classroom Discipline Model
Creekside Middle School recognizes that to maximize the learning potential of each student the school environment must be safe, secure and peaceful. The ultimate goal of our discipline policy is to treat negative behavior as a learning
experience while still holding students accountable for their actions.
CLUBSGET INVOLVED!
… Any more you can think of, have your student ask their teachers to start a club.
We will announce a date for our CLUB DAY event in mid-August. We encourage all student to get involved in one of our many great clubs.
Sports
FALL SPORTS- Girls Volleyball (Aug.)- Coed Soccer (Aug)WINTER SPORTS- Girls Basketball (Oct.)- Boys Basketball (Dec.)- Coed Wrestling (Jan)SPRING SPORTS- Track & Field (March)
RequirementsA. Minimum 2.0gpa in most
recent grading periodB. All required paperwork signed
School Pictures
DATES – Tuesday 8/18
Shoob picture envelopes were sent home with the newsletter.• Envelopes & payments must
be returned on picture day• Students will also receive I.D.s• Students must carry I.D.s with
them at all times
Creekside Parents!!!
TOP 3 Benefits of a PTO: 1. A cooperative forum to bring special programs and activities to students.2. An immediate method of parent involvement in school.3. Students perform better, both educationally & socially, when parents are involved in the culture of our school!
Creekside Middle School PTO
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The purpose of CMS PTO is to support and improve the relationship between home
and school; promote the welfare of our students and
provide enriching experiences for all students. A safe and nurturing learning
environment for children, teachers and all supporting staff will be a direct result of
this relationship.
MEETING ALERT:__________________________________________________________________________
August 26: 5 – 6pm in the Library
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PresidentVice PresidentCommunications SecretaryRecording SecretaryTreasurerActivities Coordinator
Best Source of School Information
On the web: www.patterson.k12.ca.us/cms
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PJUSDCreekside
● Kerry McWilliams – Principal [email protected]
● Tiffany Jones– Assitant Principal
● Agustin Arreola – Assistant Principal [email protected]
● Jason Thompson - Counselor (Alphabet M-Z) [email protected]
● Marcos Huerta - Counselor (Alphabet A-L) [email protected]
● Becky Reeves - Attendance Clerk [email protected]
● Elizabeth Gallegos - Discipline Secretary [email protected]
Looking forward to a great year!!!