Welcome to the Parent Informational Meeting Incoming 6 th graders 2014-2015 January 30, 2014.

Welcome to the

Parent Informational Meeting Incoming 6th graders

2014-2015

January 30, 2014

CENTRAL CAMPUS MIDDLE

Welcome Message

Dominique Cunningham

Mistress of CeremonyStudent Government President

Presentation of Colors: Honor Guard Officer William Pleasants

Pledge of Allegiance: Brandon Rios

Student Government Vice President

Star Spangled Banner : Flute Duet Celya Walker & Arielle

Hernandez Vocal Performance: Cameron Wheeler

Opening Remarks

Mr. Kenneth BassCentral Campus Principal

Dramatic PerformaceBehavioral Expectations

Director: Ms. Nancy Altimore

Behavioral Expectations

Dress Code Requirements Appropriate Fitted and Tucked-in Uniform

Required ID w/Breakaway LanyardDress Down Day Attire

Note: NO Hats, Mohawks, Boots, Skinny Leg or Baggy Pants, or Sunglasses

Common Behavioral Infractions to AVOIDDisorderly Behavior/Horseplaying

Electronics and Phones Public Displays of Affection (PDA)

Cheating/Copying Another’s AssignmentsCafeteria/Bathroom Behavior

Threats/Bullying/Spreading RumorsClass A and B Weapons/Lasers

Medicines or other Prohibited Items Profanity or Inappropriate Comments

Zero Tolerance for “BULLYING”!!!

Course Selection

Ms. Kimberly C. PizzoAssistant Principal

6th Grade Course Selection Materials

Course Selection Card Curriculum Guide

◦ Access Via (www.pinescharter.net/centralk-8) Articulation Documents

Survival Guide Summer Reading List

◦ Must read two books◦ Must complete the book review for each book

to submit to Language Arts TeacherSchool Supply List Sports Form (Optional)-Notarized and Copy of

Insurance Card

6th Grade Course Selection Materials

Course Selection Card Required Courses

Math (Course1, Adv. Course 1 or GEM Pre-Algebra 6) Language Arts (Advanced or Regular) Science (Advanced required application) World History Reading (Advanced, Regular or Intensive(NO Elective))

NOTE: Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available.

Selection of 3 Elective Choices (Order of Preference)

Band I (Must sign PE Waiver)Wheel (PE (18 wks)/Art (9wks)/Research (9wks)Competitive Physical Education Annual

Must be signed by 5th Grade PE Teacher (Space Limited)

Deadline for Required Materials

Due Thursday, February 6, 2014 to 5th Grade Teacher

Green Course Selection Card Signed by parent and student PE Waiver if taking Band I Signed Academic Waiver if requesting

Adv. Class(es)-Only if space permits will waivers be granted.

Sports Form (Optional)-Signed, Notarized with a copy of Medical Insurance Card

SUMMER 2014Summer Reading Requirement

Two(2) Books (From a selection of 6) 2 Book Reviews Due to Language

Arts Teacher on Monday, August 18, 2014

(First Day of School-Graded)

List and forms available on the Central Site www.pinescharter.net

Bring basic supplies on first day of school

(i.e., paper, pencils, pens, folder, backpack and homeroom & math teacher donations)

SUMMER 2014

6th Grade Orientation CampThursday, August 7, 2014

9:00am-12:00pmCentral Campus Cafeteria

(Students Only)Class Rotation Simulation with Teachers, Scavenger Hunt Campus

Orientation, Raffles, Pizza Lunch and Fun with Friends

NOTE: Schedules and Agendas will be issued on First Day of School

Parents will have access to Transportation (Buses), Chartwells, Before/Aftercare, and PTSA from 11:30am-12:30pm

Student ID’s and Lanyard (Complimentary) will be provided the 2nd week of school

NOTE: Replacements-ID’s $5.00/Lanyards $3.00

FIRST DAY Middle School-6th Grade

Monday, August 18, 2013

Your child is in good and safe hands!!

DO NOT WORRY

Dance TeamMs. Latrice Hubert & Ms. Maria Alfaro

Dance Coaches

Student Support Services Jill Bear, Guidance Director

Reasons to see the Counselor:

Academic Help/Promotion Organizational Skills Conflict Mediation Being bullied To help with Connections Want to talk to a Peer Counselor

Students may fill out a request to see the counselor or parents may contact the guidance secretary for an appointment or simply send an e-mail to [email protected]

What do I need to do to get promoted to the high school?

Students must successfully pass: 3 years of Math 3 years of Social Studies 3 years of Language Arts 3 years of Science Successfully complete career component Completion of civics class/EOC Exam

How Do I Pass a Class?

In order to pass a class, students need to acquire 4 points in that subject over the course of the year.

A = 4 points

B = 3 points

C = 2 points

D = 1 point

F = 0 pointsStudents must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade.

Grading Scale

A = 90 – 100 B = 80 – 89 C = 70 – 79 D = 60 – 69 F = 0 – 59

0’s SINK YOUR GRADE!!!!

How Do I Get Promoted to the Next Grade?? Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in

order to go to the next grade. If student fails one or two core classes,

student may go to the next grade, but must make up those classes before being promoted to the high school.

If student fails any three classes, student is retained in the same grade.

Pass or Fail??

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Math C D F F Rdng D D D D Science F F F B World Hist. F F F F Band B B B B L.A. D D D D

STUDENT FAILS!RETAINED!!

PASS OR FAIL??Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

Math D D D F

Reading C C D D

L.A C F F D Band A A A A

Science C C C C

World History B F D C

STUDENT IS PROMOTEDBUT…….MUST MAKE UP CLASSES BEFORE ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL!

How do I “recover” a class?

Instead of an elective, student will have to take the class the next school year.

Student can attempt to recover the class during the summer through Florida Virtual School, which is VERY CHALLENGING!

What is Connections? Meets monthly for about 30 minutes.

Non Academic time to discuss issues important to helping students with social issues or concerns.

Adult mentor

We can all put an end to bullying by…...

NOT STANDING BY….

BUT

STANDING TOGETHER!!!

ANTI-BULLY POLICY 5.9

See you in middle school!

We look forward to having you and your children with us!

Expression Monologue: Brianna Alvarez & Vanessa Moreau

EAGLES TO JAGS

Club Sponsor & Director: Ms. Latrice Hubert

Central Campus

East Campus

GEMEntrance Requirements

A minimum score of 241 on the 5th grade FCAT

Teacher Recommendation

Course Sequence6th – PreAlgebra

7th – Algebra I Honors 8th – Geometry Honors

ADVANCEDEntrance Requirements

A minimum score of 231 on the 5th grade FCAT

Teacher Recommendation

Course Sequence6th – Courses I, II, III

7th – PreAlgebra8th – Algebra I Honors

INTENSIVE Level I

students Two teachers Math Coach

assistance Same courses

as Regular

REGULARCourse

Sequence6th – Course I 7th – Course II8th – Course III

Department ChairMr. Vincent Verdile

Ms. Piper SpencerScienceDepartment Head

6th Grade Courses: Earth/Space Science Advanced Earth/Space Science(FCAT Math and Reading Scores and

Application required for placement-Waivers not accepted)

Additional Information: Science Fair Science Olympiad

Nancy Altimore, Language Arts Dept. Head

Courses available for 6th graders: Regular Language Arts Advanced Language Arts

Additional Information: McDougall- Littel textbooks are used for all grade

levels (Pending Language Arts Textbook Adoption 2014) Summer reading requirements: 2 Books from List and Book Review Completion Due

for each on Monday, August 18, 2014

Chorus Musical PerformanceMcKenzie Forrester, Kaylin Hernandez &

Ashley Duenas

Directed by: Stacy Corzo

Reading - Ms. Elena Carey-WalkerDepartment Head and Reading Coach

6th READING COURSES ALL 6th Graders Required to take ReadingAdvanced (Level 5 FCAT)Regular (Level 4 & 3 FCAT)Intensive (Level 2 & 1 FCAT)

◦Required to take two periods of Reading◦NO ELECTIVE OPTION◦State MandatedCurriculum: Treasures Reading ProgramSupported by Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Pearson Success Maker

Mr. Darrin Schwartz, Social Studies Department Head

\Social Studies Courses:

6th grade: World History 7th grade: Civics (Required for HS Promotion Must Pass EOC

Exam)

8th grade: American History (Career Component Required for HS

Promotion)

Flute Duet

Performances by: Celya Walker &

Arielle Hernandez

Directed by:Ms. Edie Shendell-Frankel, Band

Director

Edith Shendell-Frankel-Electives

Courses available for 6th graders: PE Annual (Competitive Sports)-

5th Grade PE Teacher Recommendation Required

Beginning Band (PE WAIVER Required))

WHEEL 9 Weeks Art 9 Weeks Research/Computers 18 Weeks PE

Additional Information: See Curriculum Guide for Elective Offerings

http://pinescharter.net/Portals/0/Misc_Files/Central%20Campus/curr-guide1415.pdf

Many more electives available in 7th and 8th

Exceptional Student Education

Contact information for the Exceptional Student Education program:

Dr. Shelley Yeckes- Director◦[email protected]

Suzette Duenas – ESE Support Facilitator◦[email protected]

Jean McGrath- ESE Support Facilitator◦[email protected]

ESE Service Delivery Model

All students will be enrolled in general education classrooms and will participate in a full inclusion model.

Student placement in the general education classes are correlated with student performance on the FCAT exams.

ESE Support Facilitators provide facilitation in the general education classroom for math, reading, and language arts.

ESE Support Services

Tutorial services are provided by the Exceptional Student Education program for academic support before on Wednesdays.

Support services to improve organizational skills are provided by the Exceptional Student Education program.

ESE Individual Education PlansThe IEPS of all incoming students are

carefully reviewed by the ESE Department.

General education teachers are provided with IEP information regarding instructional goals and accommodations.

P.P.C.M.S. Cheerleaders Ms. Latrice Hubert & Ms. Maria Alfaro

Coaches

Athletics: Anthony KellyAthletics Director

COMPETITIVE SPORTSBoys and Girls are eligible for all sports

Basketball (FALL)Soccer (Winter)Track (SPRING)Cheerleading (ANNUAL)Dance Team (ANNUAL)TBA by SBBCFlag Football & Volleyball

PTSA President: Eleatia Lindo

Closing Remarks:

Brandon Rios, Student Government Vice President

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