Welcome Class of 2021!

Welcome Class of 2021!

Camel Pride

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Be a Camel!

People to know… Principal - Jason Smith Asst. Principal 6th Grade - Christie Henson Asst. Principal 7th Grade - Eric Morwessel S.R.O. – Officer Mark Branham Counselor 6th Grade - Britane Swank Counselor 7th Grade - Erica Thomas Counselor 8th Grade - Kelly Crowley Counselor All Grades - Andrea Sebastian Goldi Lakes – Attendance Secretary (Main Office) Gina Plummer – Secretary (Main Office) Julie Bockerstette – Counseling Secretary (Enrollments) Joni Ruffing – Bookkeeper (Finance/Fees) JoAnn Strange – Secretary (Payroll) Peggy Wolf – School Nurse Rhonda Watts – Cafeteria Manager

Arrival

Students may enter building at 6:55 a.m. Car Riders/Walkers – main doors (front of

building) Buses – cafeteria (back of building)

Attendance & Transportation Notes Cafeteria for breakfast Assemble in large gym Dismissed to lockers/homeroom at 7:15

Dismissal

2:15 – 1st Wave (Car Riders and Southbound buses)

2:25 – 2nd Wave (Walkers and Buses)

2:30 – 3rd Wave (Northbound Buses)

Walkers must have a pass and present each day.

Forms for walkers pass are in the main office.

Parent Drop-off

Enter south parking lot using one of two entry lanes and proceed to designated drop-off area

Please pull as far forward as possible Complete loop and exit using Orchard Please arrive prior to 7:20 a.m. to

ensure students are not tardy.

Parent Pick-up

Students are dismissed at 2:15 p.m. Enter south parking lot using one of two

entry lanes. Park in a marked parking spot. Exit by completing the loop onto Orchard. Typically takes approximately ten minutes

to have lot down to one lane or cleared.

Student Schedules

Course Preference Cards MAP Data & Teacher recommendations are

used to determine classes. Schedule Pick-up is set for July 28th 8-11/4-7

Questions/Issues with schedule, please see Britane Swank and/or Christie Henson

We do not accept requests for certain teachers and/or placement with friends.

Camp CamelStudents rotate through a variety of stations to learn about different aspects of the middle school.Building Tours“Ask the Teacher”Organization and Study Skills Tips and TricksSchedules, Lockers, and Bus ReleaseDress Code/Fashion ShowExtracurricular Activities/GamesSchool Safety/Bullying/Blue BraceletsAttendance/Bus Notes/Walker’s PassesCafeteria Procedures/Lunch CodesBasic DancePBISHygieneIC Codes/Agenda Use/Work Completion

Gifted & Talented Opportunities

Dreamfest Project Ex.C.E.L. Think Tank Field Trips

School Communication

All Calls Attendance, announcements

IC Messenger Weekly School Newsletter, Missing Assignment, Failure Notices

Facebook School events/activities, announcements

Marquis Website

School announcements, information Teacher pages for assignments, notes, handouts, test

information

Lockers & Locations Each student is assigned his/her own locker. Students are responsible for the contents of

their locker so therefore should not “share”. Lockers are located just outside of students’

homeroom. Students should not go between every

class.

Monday Make-Up

Two Mondays per month (dates are posted on website)

Student Reservation Form returned Friday prior

2:45 – 4:00 in library Students bring work, complete, and turn

in prior to leaving. Parents meet teacher & child in gym

lobby at 4:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Projects

Look for information to come home with your 5th grader prior to the end of the year.

Information will also be posted on our school website.

Student Led Conferences

Students collect work samples throughout the year that best show their growth and progress to share with parents.

4-7 pm twice per year (fall/spring)

Electives vs. Encores

Electives consist of – Band, Chorus

Encores consist of – Art, Computers, Health, Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Visual & Performing Arts

Students electing Band/Chorus will have a total of four encores while those not in Band/Chorus will have all six.

School Resource Officer

Purpose Builds positive relationships with students,

school community and police department Promotes school safety Assists with criminal activity involving students

in or outside of school

Duties Assists with Student Drop-off/Pick-up Lot Assists with cafeteria supervision during lunch Monitors exterior/interior grounds

Bathrooms

Basement of south building Concession area outside of cafeteria Students may use between classes or

during class with permission of teacher. All are encouraged to go prior to

entering lunch line to wash hands before eating.

Also two located off gym lobby.

Lunch

Escorted to/from lunch by classroom teacher.

Students use restroom/wash hands as classes enter concession area.

May use either food line. Cafeteria is divided into two sections –

Left side is Dunes/Oasis Right side is Pyramid/Mirage Students sit on side assigned to teacher who brings them.

BYOD/DDLBring Your Own Device/Digital Driver’s License

Must pass test on safe and appropriate usage to get DDL. Allows student to use device for instructional purposes

under the supervision and at discretion of teacher. DDL must be present and on desk to use device. Must follow Acceptable Use and BYOD Policies.

Completed BYOD Permission form gives student parent permission to bring device to school.

Some devices students have are mini-tablets, iPods, iPads, phones, etc.

PBIS Expectations

Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports Caught Doing Good Cards Student of the Week

Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Safe

Dress Code

Backpacks are kept in lockers. Pants must be free of holes/rips above

knee. Skirts/shorts must be within acceptable

length from knee. No tight, form-fitting pants (i.e., yoga, etc.) Water bottles are permitted in classrooms.

Parental Involvement Check student agenda book and/or teacher

websites to help keep students caught up with work and assessments.

Monitor grades through Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Contact teachers when questions/concerns arise. Volunteering - Must have background check and

be on approved list from central office to volunteer at school.

Hallway/Cafeteria Supervision, Mentors, Operation Preparation, Classroom projects

CLCCamel Learning Communities

Design 12-15 students per certified staff member Meet twice per month (opposite of clubs) 45 minutes

Purpose Build stronger relationships between

students and staff Reduce feel of a large school Address topics of – bullying, goal-setting,

digital citizenship, etc.

Report it!

Report Tips on: Bullying, Intimidation, Harassment, Weapons, Drugs, Other

Methods of Reporting http://1075.alert1.us [email protected] 1-855-4alert, ext. 1075 Text #1075 @tip + your tip to ALERT1

(253781)

Mastery Learning

Standards-based Grading Formative vs. Summative Test Re-takes

ILPIndividual Learning Plan

Internet-based career awareness program Interest Inventory to match interests with career choices Variety of information for careers – training, salary,

courses needed College & Scholarship Information Resume` Builder

6th grade students begin components of program and continue to complete/revise each year thereafter

Logins are available for both students & parents to access

Extra-curricular Activities Fall Sports

Cheerleading Spirit Squad Cross Country Dance Football Volleyball

Winter Sports Basketball Cheerleading Competition Squad Wrestling Swimming/Diving

Spring Track Tennis

In compliance with CCHS and the KHSAA, CCMS students may participate in the following high school sports: football, soccer, volleyball, cross country, golf, wrestling, basketball, swim and dive, color guard, softball, baseball, track and field, and tennis.

CCMS students may not participate at the varsity level in soccer or football. Students participating in the high school athletics must meet all requirements set forth by CCHS and KHSAA.

Athletic Director – Aaron Caudill

Extra-curricular Activities/Clubs

Band Choir Academic Teams Future Problem Math Counts Robotics CLUB 21 Youth Leadership Development, YLD Ski Club

Important Dates

March 13th – Camel Showcase July 28th - 6th Grade Schedule Pick-Up July 31st - Readifest August 5th - 6th Grade Open House

Meet the teachers Walk the building

August 6th - Camp Camel

Questions? Contact us anytime at 635-6077

Break Out Sessions

Group A – Concession Area to Cafeteria to Gym Lobby to South Building to North Building

Group B – Gym Lobby to South Building to North Building to Cafeteria to Concession Area

Group C – Tour begins in Gym Lobby to North Building to Cafeteria to Concession Area to South Building