FOLSOM MIDDLE FOLSOM MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOL Chris Aland Principal Brian Zan Vice- Principal Kari Bjork Vice- Principal Jana Morris and Margie Komatsu
Dec 17, 2015
FOLSOM MIDDLE FOLSOM MIDDLE SCHOOLSCHOOL
Chris Aland Principal
Brian Zan Vice-Principal
Kari Bjork Vice-Principal
Jana Morris and Margie Komatsu
Counselors
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION
1344 Students
51 Teachers
11 Sports Teams
Clubs and Organizations
More Information: www.fcusd.org/fmsweb
AgendaAgendaPTO and the Cave (Folsom Parks and Rec)
School Environment
Required ClassesHonors and Enriched information
Electives
Activities and Sports
Dress Code
School Safety
Q and A
Common Core Common Core Smarter Balanced TestingSmarter Balanced Testing
42 state consortium42 state consortiumPreparing Students for Career and Preparing Students for Career and
CollegeCollegeWill There Be New Tests for the New Will There Be New Tests for the New
Standards?Standards?California’s CCSS Implementation PlanCalifornia’s CCSS Implementation PlanGo to FCUSD.ORG for more info
CLASS SCHEDULINGCLASS SCHEDULING
6th Grade
Classes are CORED– same group of students for Math/Science and English/History, usually with the same teacher for each core.
Teachers are TEAMED– Math/Science teacher works together with English/History teacher to plan curriculum and activities
BELL SCHEDULEBELL SCHEDULEMonday through ThursdayMonday through Thursday
8:50 -- 9:13 Homeroom 23 Minutes
9:18 -- 10:10 Period 2 52 minutes
10:15 -- 11:07 Period 3
11:12 -- 12:04 Period 4
12:09 -- 12:39 Lunch 35 minutes
12:44 -- 1:36 Period 6
1:41 -- 2:33 Period 7
2:38 -- 3:30 Period 8
BELL SCHEDULEBELL SCHEDULEFriday – Early Release for Common Planning TimeFriday – Early Release for Common Planning Time
NO HOMEROOM
8:50 – 9:35 Period 2 45 minutes
9:40 – 10:22 Period 3
10:27 – 11:09 Period 4
11:14 – 11:44 Lunch 35 minutes
11:49 – 12:31 Period 6
12:36 – 1:18 Period 7
1:23 – 2:05 Period 8
CLASSES REQUIREDCLASSES REQUIRED
GRADE 6GRADE 6 GRADE 7GRADE 7 GRADE 8GRADE 8
Math Course 1Math Course 1
Enriched Crs 1Enriched Crs 1
Math Course 2Math Course 2
Enriched Crs 2Enriched Crs 2
Math Course 3 Math Course 3
Integrated Math 1Integrated Math 1
English/Honors EnglishEnglish/Honors English
HistoryHistory
ScienceScience
P.E.P.E.
ElectiveElective
Honors EnglishHonors English
1) 1) Advanced 2013 STAR score in English/Language Arts Advanced 2013 STAR score in English/Language Arts
andand
2) 2) 44thth grade STAR Writing Exam score: 4 grade STAR Writing Exam score: 4
andand
3) 3) All A’s in 5All A’s in 5thth grade Language Arts (Reading and Writing) grade Language Arts (Reading and Writing) andand
Honors EnglishHonors English
4) 4) A score of at least 80% or higher on Honors English A score of at least 80% or higher on Honors English placement test (multiple choice) given to students in the placement test (multiple choice) given to students in the spring spring andand
5) 5) A score of at least 80% on a writing exam given to A score of at least 80% on a writing exam given to students the same day as multiple choice placement test students the same day as multiple choice placement test (watch website for date.)(watch website for date.)
6) 6) GATE identification indicates a strong potential for GATE identification indicates a strong potential for achievement and is considered a positive determining achievement and is considered a positive determining factor when a student has met some, but not all, of the factor when a student has met some, but not all, of the criteria. criteria.
Honors EnglishHonors English
Students who meet the first five criteria Students who meet the first five criteria will bewill be placed in Honors English. placed in Honors English.
In the event there are spaces remaining In the event there are spaces remaining in the Honors classes, students who in the Honors classes, students who have met some, but not all, of the have met some, but not all, of the criteria will be placed with those meeting criteria will be placed with those meeting #1, #2, #3, #6 and #4 #1, #2, #3, #6 and #4 oror #5 first. #5 first.
Enriched Math Course 1Enriched Math Course 1
To qualify a student must score To qualify a student must score at least 80% on the district at least 80% on the district placement test placement test
andand
The student must also earn A’s The student must also earn A’s and/or B’s in 5and/or B’s in 5thth grade Math grade Math
Advanced Math PlacementAdvanced Math Placement
Students in 5Students in 5thth grade may challenge Course 1 and go grade may challenge Course 1 and go into Enriched Course 2 by meeting ALL of the into Enriched Course 2 by meeting ALL of the following criteria:following criteria:
All A’s in 5All A’s in 5thth grade math grade math80% score on placement test80% score on placement test80% score on district challenge test of 680% score on district challenge test of 6 thth grade grade
standardsstandards
The challenge test will be given at Folsom Middle The challenge test will be given at Folsom Middle School in the spring. Check our website for the date.School in the spring. Check our website for the date.
HOMEROOMHOMEROOM
Daily BulletinDaily Bulletin Homeroom TutorialHomeroom Tutorial Silent Sustained Silent Sustained
ReadingReading Class MeetingsClass Meetings Study HallStudy Hall
During the first week of school students will go
over the Parent/Student
Handbook in detail so that all students are aware of rules and expectations.
SCIENCESCIENCE
Hands-on labsHands-on labs DemonstrationsDemonstrations Outdoor EducationOutdoor Education NotebooksNotebooks
MATHMATHFractionsFractionsDecimalsDecimalsStatisticsStatisticsProbabilityProbabilityEquationsEquations
HISTORYHISTORY
Ancient CivilizationsAncient Civilizations Large scale/long term Large scale/long term
projectsprojects NotebooksNotebooks Re-enactmentsRe-enactments
ENGLISHENGLISH Students will read 3 to 6 Students will read 3 to 6
novels per yearnovels per year Write essaysWrite essays Grammar, spelling and Grammar, spelling and
reading strategiesreading strategies
P.E.P.E. ExerciseExercise Physical FitnessPhysical Fitness Team SportsTeam Sports Individual SportsIndividual Sports
PEPE
This is what students wear if they forget to bring their PE clothes……
A Folsom Middle School Loaner Uniform!
and an ELECTIVEand an ELECTIVE
When students register they will choose an Elective….
•Music – year long
•Spanish – year long
•Project Lead the Way – year long
•Exploratory Wheel – trimester rotation
MUSIC CLASSESMUSIC CLASSES
Intermediate BandIntermediate Band
ChorusChorus
Intermediate Orchestra Intermediate Orchestra
Jazz Band (by audition)Jazz Band (by audition)
MUSIC CLASSESMUSIC CLASSES
If a student chooses either band or orchestra, they will start at the intermediate level.
We do not have beginning music.
Students must have had one year of instruction through school or private lessons.
Spanish—Year Long Elective
Spanish 1A and Spanish 1B will be offered
Once a student has completed both classes the student may enroll in Spanish 2
If a student completes both Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 in middle school, the UC’s will recognize that the student has met the requirement for two years of a language other than English (LOTE).
Spanish—Year Long Elective
Students who want to take Spanish AND Band or Orchestra may sign up for zero period PE so that they can take both.
Subject to space availability
Only offered for this combination of classes
EXPLORATORY WHEELEXPLORATORY WHEELArtArt - - Perception, creative expression, historical and cultural contexts. Perception, creative expression, historical and cultural contexts.
Project Lead the WayProject Lead the Way - - HandsHands onon, project based. Students will be learning about engineering through critical thinking and problem solving techniques, computer-aided 3-D design, and construction in our new woodshop.
Child DevelopmentChild Development – Students will study the physical, emotional, and social development of children; communication skills, positive discipline techniques, nutritional needs of children; selection of children’s books and toys, and child safety and health.
KeyboardingKeyboarding – – Students will learn to touch-typeStudents will learn to touch-type
Creative WritingCreative Writing - - Narratives, poetry, editing, analyzing, collaborationNarratives, poetry, editing, analyzing, collaboration
EXPLORATORY WHEELEXPLORATORY WHEEL
•When students choose the Exploratory Wheel, they will have one class each trimester .
•Students do NOT choose which classes they will get and students will not get EVERY class.
•Courses within the Exploratory Wheel are subject to change.
Special Education ProgramSpecial Education ProgramTransition IEP meetings will be held at the Transition IEP meetings will be held at the
elementary schools in March/Aprilelementary schools in March/April
Proper placements will be discussed as a Proper placements will be discussed as a teamteam
504 Plan504 Plan
• If your child has a 504 Plan, please contact If your child has a 504 Plan, please contact Brian Zan at [email protected] Brian Zan at [email protected]
LUNCHLUNCH•$3.00/day—Entrée, milk and fruit
•A variety of entrees—Like teriyaki chicken bowl, chicken nuggets, Caesar salad, sandwiches, pizza and more.
JAGENDAJAGENDA Most students purchase a planner from the library to Most students purchase a planner from the library to
help them keep track of assignments.help them keep track of assignments.
It’s called a Jagenda because we are the Jaguars It’s called a Jagenda because we are the Jaguars and it’s an agenda……and it’s an agenda……
Jag + agenda = Jag + agenda =
JagendaJagenda
SPIRIT DAYSSPIRIT DAYSPajama Day is just one example. We also
have Hawaiian Day, Wacky Hair Day , Twins Day, Hat Day, and more.
SPORTS - SPORTS - Boys and GirlsBoys and Girls
A grade point average of 2.0 is required to participate in extra-curricular activities.
Cross CountryCross Country
WrestlingWrestling
Track and FieldTrack and Field
May try out for 7May try out for 7thth grade basketball team grade basketball team
May try out for 7May try out for 7thth grade volleyball team grade volleyball team
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSCLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Video Video
ProductionProduction
History DayHistory Day Natural HelpersNatural Helpers(Select Group)(Select Group)
PC PalsPC Pals LeadershipLeadership YearbookYearbook(Select Group)(Select Group)
Math CountsMath Counts Homework Club Homework Club Honor SocietyHonor Society(Select Group)(Select Group)
Lego ClubLego Club After School After School
CaveCave
Student Student
CouncilCouncil
NATURAL HELPERSNATURAL HELPERS
•Homeroom Tutoring
•New Student Orientation
•School Helpers
8th Grade students who assist other students by:
66THTH GRADE SOCIALS GRADE SOCIALS6th graders have lots of fun at social
events like…….
Skating Parties
Picnics
Staying Connected…Staying Connected…PowerSchoolPowerSchool
GradesGradesDaily AssignmentsDaily Assignments
When parents have questions about their When parents have questions about their child’s grades, classroom procedures, etc., child’s grades, classroom procedures, etc., they should contact the teacherthey should contact the teacherEmailEmailVoicemailVoicemail
Monthly NewslettersMonthly NewslettersSchool websiteSchool website: :
www.fcusd.org/fmsweb
Dress CodeDress Code
No Tube or Halter Tops
Necklines must be modest
No Off-the-Shoulder, See-Thru, or Racer-
Back Tops
No Spaghetti StrapsAll straps must be at
least 2” wide
Dress CodeDress Code
No Midriffs
Showing
No Pajamas, Slippers, or Flip
FlopsShoes must be
worn at all times
Skirts and Shorts must reach mid-
thigh and holes in clothing must be below this point
as well
Dress CodeDress Code
No undershirts, Muscle Shirts, or shirts with large
armholes
NO clothing that depicts or is an
innuendo of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco,
Violence, or Profanity
No Sagging Pants or Shorts
Dress CodeDress Code
Leggings and knit pants are allowed
IF they are worn with
a top that fully covers the
student’s bottom.
This top is NOT long enough.
Dress CodeDress Code
Wear clothes that provide coverage of your body.
NO undergarments showing.
The appropriateness of clothing in question as per this dress code will be
left to the discretion of the Folsom Middle School
Administration/Counselors.
Cell PhonesCell Phones•Cell phones may be used before school, at lunch, and after school. May never be used to take pictures or video.
•They must be powered OFF and out of sight at all other times.
•If your cell phone rings or vibrates or is seen by FMS staff during school……..
•First Offense: Cell phone will be taken, placed in an envelope and given to an administrator. Student may pick up the phone after school.
•Second and Subsequent Offenses: Cell phone will be taken, placed in an envelope and given to an administrator. The student’s PARENT must pick up the phone.
Opportunities for Extra HelpOpportunities for Extra Help HomeroomHomeroom
Online Math SupportOnline Math Support
After School After School Homework ClubHomework Club
PowerSchool: keep PowerSchool: keep track of grades and track of grades and assignmentsassignments
High School tutorsHigh School tutors
Natural Helper tutorsNatural Helper tutors
LIBRARYLIBRARY
Hours are 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, Monday – Thursday.Hours are 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, Monday – Thursday.
We have a wonderful library with over 10,000 books and many books on tape We have a wonderful library with over 10,000 books and many books on tape and CDand CD
LIBRARYLIBRARY
The library has 18 computers with internet access.The library has 18 computers with internet access.
CampusCampus Hours Hours
Campus opens at 8:00 am—staff supervised
Between 8:00 and 8:45 students are to be in the multi/gym area; not in the hallways
Exceptions: rainy days, appointments with teachers, or to use the library
SAFETYSAFETY2 School Resource Officers (SRO’s)2 School Resource Officers (SRO’s)
SupervisionCampus Monitors
Registration DatesRegistration Dates Registration forms are due to the elementary
school office by February 19th or the Folsom Middle School office by February 21st.
Check our website often for important dates (placement tests, 6th grade picnic, picking up schedules, etc.)
Deadline for School Choice applications is March 7th. Turn in to “home” school.