Milton M. Somers Middle School

Welcome To

Principal –Mrs. Taylor

Mr. WalkerVice Principal

Ms. PanizziVice Principal

Mrs. ThensteadVice Principal

Dr. MatthewAdmin. Assistant

Who can you go to for help and a listening ear?

Mr. Tojek

6th Grade

Counselor

Ms. Williams

8th Grade

Counselor

Ms. Swann

Student Data

TechnicianMs. Franklin

7th Grade

Counselor

Mrs. Jenkins

Pupil

Personnel

Worker

Ms. Anderson,Language Arts

Ms. Kostick,Language Arts

Mrs. Kenny,Language Arts

Ms. Mouton,Language Arts

Mr. Miller,Language Arts

Mrs. Vanden Berg, Science

Mrs. Buckmaster,Social Studies

Ms. Edwards, Social Studies

Ms. Boarman,Math

Ms. Joseph,Math

Ms. Rourke,Math

Mrs. Parent,Math

Not Pictured:Ms. Coney, Social Studies

Ms. Reeves, ScienceMs. Kelly, Math

Ms. Rhoades,Science

Mrs. Liston,Chorus

Mrs. Williams,PE/Health

Ms. Snavely,PE/Health

Mr. Wittenbach,PE/Health

Mr. Adamson,GTT

Ms. Roundtree,Computer Science

Mr. Ivanac,Art

Ms. McRae,Art

Mrs. Adams,Social Studies

Mr. Ellermeyer,Science

Mrs. Valcarcel,Language Arts

Mr. Willett,Math

Not Pictured:Mr. Hood, Band/Strings

Mr. Smith, STEMMr. Eimer, PE/HealthMs. Lyon, PE/Health

The Transition to Middle School…

When I think About Going to Middle School next year, I feel...

Whatever you are feeling,

you are not alone! Promise!

So what are current 6th

graders saying?

How they felt on the first

day of school

• Scared that they wouldn’t fit in

• Worried about using a locker

• Excited

• Nervous/Anxious/Sick

What middle school means

to them…• A place to grow

• Transition

• Meet new people

• Excitement

• New Experiences

What they like most about

middle school…

Meeting different people

Having different teachers & changing classes

Feeling like we have more responsibility

Lunch

Having lockers

What is their advice for you?

Be yourself

Don’t be nervous

Meet new people

Work first, play later

Do your homework

Use your agenda

Be organized

Ask for help

Our mascot is the Seahawk.Our school colors are Blue, Grey/Silver, and

Black

2014-2015 School Hours

Staff Hours: 7:10am – 2:40pm

A Day In the Life…..

School Starts at 7:30am

The building opens for students at 7:15am

Breakfast is available for purchase each morning- Students go directly to cafeteria from

the bus to get breakfast.- You have to have money on your

account to get breakfast- After you purchase breakfast, go

straight to your locker and homeroom where you will eat your food.

The bell for homeroom rings at 7:30am sharp!- Don’t be tardy…students have 15

minutes to get their life together and get to class on time!

- Say hi to your friends in passing, but keep on moving

But where are my classes?

• 6th graders go to classes in the 6th grade hallway downstairs

• 7th grade is upstairs

• 8th grade is upstairs

• Related arts, library, cafeteria, gym are all downstairs

• Counseling Suite is in the Main Office

More about your classesCore Classes

You are required to take the following classes:

Math

Science

Language Arts

Social Studies

PE

Health

Related Arts/Performing Arts

More about your classesRelated Art Classes

PE / Health

Art

Computer Science

Gateway to Technology

STEM

Chorus

Band

Orchestra

Bell Schedule

8 Period Day

6 classes each day

• Two periods of Math everyday

• Two periods of Language Arts everyday

• One period of Social Studies everyday• One period of Science everyday

Related Arts (Specials)

• Performing Arts Meets Every Day All Year

• PE/Health takes place during 1 semester or a full year (preference noted during course selection)

• Computer Science, Gateway Tech, Art, STEM occur every day

for one semester. Students take a new class second semester

Bell Schedule Example6th Grade 2019-2020 School Year Bell Schedule

HomebasePeriod 1

7:25am – 7:30am

7:30am – 8:12am

Period 2 8:16am – 8:58am

Period 3 9:02am – 9:44am

Period 4 9:48am – 11am

Lunch 10am – 10:30am

Period 5 11:04am – 11:46am

Period 6 11:50am – 12:30pm

Period 7 12:34pm – 1:14pm

Period 8 1:18pm – 1:58pm

Sample

Schedule

Things to Think about• No Back Packs or Bags or Purses

• Students will need to place all of these things in their locker

• Students will eat lunch with their entire grade at once, but seated by the class they are in before lunch

• In order to get permission to leave the classroom, students must have the agenda book and write a pass

• School is over at 2:00pm!• Before students leave the building, they should make

sure they have their homework, jacket, cell phone, and books before heading to their bus

Students will be given a locker for the year

Students can go to their locker at designated times during the day

Students may not share their lockeror combination

Keep the combination in a safe place!

Students will also get a PE locker for their PE uniform and hygiene products

LOCKERS

All of these things belong in the locker at all times.Students cannot keep them on them.

Dress Code

Please review the full CCPS Code of Conduct here, an

updated copy will be created for the 20-21 school year:

https://www.ccboe.com/ss/wp-

content/uploads/CodeofStudentConduct20192020.pdf

Agenda book

The agenda book serves as a daily planner for students! Additionally, the agenda book can be

used as a form of communication between home and school.

Agendas are also used as a hallway pass. It is imperative that students always have their

agendas with them.

PE UniformStudents are required to wear uniform clothing such

as: t-shirt, sweatpants, gym shorts, sweatshirt, tennis

shoes, etc. More information on PE uniform

requirements will be available in the Fall.

After-School Clubs and Activities Educator's Rising

Lego Robotics

Destination Imagination (DI)

Student Government Association (SGA)

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

Sea Perch

Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA)

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

Drama

Newspaper/Yearbook

VEX Robotics

Athletic Teams

- Archery (Boys/Girls Teams): 6th, 7th, and 8th

- Golf (Boys/Girls Teams): 6th, 7th, and 8th

- Track/Field (Boys/Girls Teams): 6th, 7th, and 8th

- Basketball (Boys/Girls Teams): 7th and 8th

- Volleyball (Boys/Girls Teams): 7th and 8th

Things that are unacceptable, not tolerated, and not cool in middle

school……Running

Touching

Physical Confrontation

Verbal Confrontation

Yelling

Making Bizarre Noises for Fun

Not wearing deodorant

Not Listening

Disrespect

Mean People

Please use your counselor and

administrator to help solve problems. The more we know, the faster we can help

You’ve Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!Contact Mr. Tojek at ktojek@ccboe.com

See you at

Orientation in August!

We look forward to meeting you!