great by choice! 6 th open house 2012 from: jim collins, “great by choice”
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Great By Choice!6th Open House 2012
From: Jim Collins, “Great by Choice”
Ms. Jamie Brooks – Principal ([email protected]) Mr. Neumann – 6th AP and buses
([email protected]) Ms. Amy Jurusik – 6th Counselor ([email protected]) Ms. Katy Coffelt and Ms. Kasey Strickland – Academic
Facilitators (curriculum question) [email protected] and [email protected]
Ms. Kelly Bagwell, Ms. Angela Stewart and Ms. Hoagland – front office ([email protected] and [email protected] and [email protected])
Ms. Maureen Milano-Raucci – registrar and Parent Assist liaison([email protected])
Follow us on Twitter @CHMSCavaliers and @CHMSAthletics
Over 94% of our students are at or above grade level on EOG and EOC tests – new assessments on the horizon
School of High Growth** Outstanding Fine Arts Program Award winning Band/Orch, Chorus, OM, Chess Spanish and French; 8th Alg/Geo Accomplished Staff
1595 Students – from over 40 different countries of origin! We are GLOBAL!! (more than 30 languages are spoken by our students!)
62 % White 14 % African American 8.7 % Hispanic 12% AsianGrowing daily…..
Students will get schedules today Students take 4 core classes per year:
Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies.
Students take 4 semesters of electives per year. They rotate on an A-Day/B-Day basis. All students take PE/Health for a semester.
Enrichment daily from 3:45pm – 4:15pm Homework zone, study hall, relooping, reading
time, global education, “Teen Time”
Arrival – not before 8:45am (b-fast $1.25) Lockers (rental fee and form come home
day one) First Block – Academics
Snack the last ten minutes (working, healthy snack)
Second Block – Electives Third Block – Academics
Lunch with 3rd block teacher beginning at 1:15pm
Fourth Block – Academics Enrichment – Dismissal @ 4:15pm
Will only be done for clear errors in LA and/or Math placement**
An error with Band/Orchestra An error with EC/Inclusion All requests MUST be placed in writing
to the grade level counselor ([email protected])
Elective change requests will result in your child being placed on a Wait List
Student Planners Weekly Courier
Link under school resources
Connect Ed Email Teacher Wiki Pages PAM – email the
registrar, [email protected], to obtain forgotten password
Twitter @CHMSCavaliers
Protecting class time for ALL students is a top priority.
To limit interruptions, please send a note with your child indicating the time you will arrive; have your child bring the note directly to the office.
Minimize “deliveries” (homework, lunches)
Please be prompt. Call the GLA for emergency situations
Students must be in the classroom from bell to bell.
Please no early dismissals after 3:45pm Tardies will not be acceptable – any
block; on third unexcused tardy, consequences will begin
Allow time for Traffic – if late, you will have to park and come in
Visitor badges Students only released to person on
emergency card School-Wide Discipline Plan Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
enforced equitably Dress Code – no racerback tanks* Cell Phone/Electronics Policy (BYOT*) Tardy Policy Bus Expectations
Communication protocol – we have 550 6th grade students
Always start with the teacher Grade Level Administrator Make appointments
Parent Conference Day is Tuesday; call or email Ms. Jurusik ([email protected])
Extracurricular Activities Offered: Sports (not until 7th grade) Fine Arts Band/Orchestra Chess Club, OEX, NAL, Science Olympiad,
Math Counts, Battle of the Books – KIDS need to listen to AM Announcements for info
We want your child to get involved
Stay involved in your child’s education Provide a quiet space for homework Help with organizational skills –
especially A day/B day Be sure they get adequate rest and a
well-balanced diet Make time to listen Relish small successes
Monitor the internet Sudden personality changes Change in eating habits Refusal to eat Withdrawn Monitor peer selection – set limits – be careful
with “you can’t hang out with…” Monitor cell phone usage/texts Call Ms. Jurusik or Mr. Neumann with any
concerns
Medication forms – see Angela Stewart in the office or our school nurse, Mary Luccia (M, R, every other T)
School Supply lists – if any additional supplies are needed, teachers will let you know
T dap Immunization by 9/24*** Welcome Week Dance PTO packet – Capital Campaign Not collecting money until August 28th
Drama and Orchestra will be in A14 Spanish and Journalism will be in A7 All PE/Health teachers will be in the media center PE Uniforms and spirit wear on sale in the aux gym – school spirit
day on August 29 Carvel in lobby Make sure your child knows how he/she is getting home
tomorrow Morrison YMCA bus is 1691 request a stop for your child online
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION IS OUR PRIMARY FOCUS