Parent Program Chatham Middle School Class of 2023 · 3. Elective Robotic Design Studio Orchestra...
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Parent ProgramChatham Middle School
Class of 2023
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Philosophy of Chatham Middle SchoolStudent Perspective Great Things About CMS Hurdles of a Sixth GraderCMS StructureStudent SupportSchedulingClubs/ActivitiesCommunication/Contact
GOALS FOR TODAY
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At Chatham Middle School, it is our goal that students will develop the skills to:
To explore different learning styles and find their own.
-To grow academically.
-To develop socially and emotionally.
-To accept their mistakes as learning opportunities.
-To recognize that they are in charge of their own success.
-To learn to advocate for themselves.
-To help them realize that with freedom comes responsibility.
Our Philosophy
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Sixth GradeSurvey Results
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-Many teachers, many styles
-Lockers/Birthdays
-Freedom and independence
-A year of growth
-Clubs and after school activities
-Seeing friends at lunch
Great Things About 6th Grade
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-Organization
-Distractions/Procrastination
-Knowing when to ask for help
-Using the Agenda
Hurdles of 6th Grade
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❖ Three Houses: House A, House B, House C❖ Houses are randomly assigned by computer.❖ Each house has a counselor, an ELA, a Math, a Social
Studies, a Science and a Special Education teacher.❖ WL, Cycles, PE and Electives are not housed.❖ Most students stay with their houses for all three years.❖ Some students are cross-housed based on their
program.❖ Teams of teachers meet to discuss students.❖ Team meeting time is also designed for parent-team
conferences.
CMS Structure
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School CounselorBeginning of the School Year:
❖ Meet & Greet our grades – within first marking period❖ Meet & Greet new students and families
Services throughout the year: ❖Team Meetings , Administrative Meetings, Parent Conferences❖I&RS – Intervention and Referral Services❖Individual Counseling❖ Small Group Counseling❖ Consultations with Parents
Student Assistance Coordinator, Alexandra Mandala❖ Individual Counseling❖ Group Counseling❖ District wide resource
Student Support
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1. Phys. Ed. Cycles: Electives:
2. Social Studies **Creative Problem Solving Chorus (Full year)
3. Elective Robotic Design Studio Orchestra (Full year)
4. Language Arts Music Tech Band (Full year)
5. Math Graphic Novels Studio Art ( 1 semester)
Lunch Argument/Debate Study Hall/MAP/EXCEL
6. Cycle CMS Top Chef Theater Arts (1 semester)
7. World Language Exploring the Elements of Art MAP (Full year)
8. Science Learning Skills (Full year)
Cycles last a marking period. Students are required to take Creative Problem Solving and at least one ELA-based cycle (Graphic Novels or Argument and Debate). They can then choose two other cycles from the remaining choices.
CMS Scheduling
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❖ January 6-26: Portal opened for WL selection❖ March 13: CMS Counselors present cycles/electives to
5th grade students❖ March 18: Letters sent to 5th grade parents whose
students are recommended for EXCEL or MAP❖ March 30-April 16: Portal opens for selection of cycles
and electives❖ May 8-18: Portal opens for course request review❖ May 20: 5th grade parent orientation @ CMS❖ June 1: 5th grade student visit to CMS❖ August 12: Portal opens for viewing of schedules❖ August 13th and 19th: CMS Open Houses
Scheduling timeline…..
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Debate Club
-Builders Club
-Student Council
-Games Club
-Battle of the Books
-Science Club
-Nothing but Nets
-All School Production
-WAAG
-Acceptance Alliance Late Bus!
-PTO- After School Enrichment
Don’t Hang Along…..Join a Club!!
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-Open Gym
-Celebrations
-Assemblies
-Talent Show
-Field Trips: Fairview Lakes Camp
-Halloween Happening
-Fun in the Sun
-School Spirit Days
Other School Activities
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-CMS in the AM
- Morning & Afternoon Appointments
-E-Mail to teachers
-Grade Level Leaders: Mr. Fowler
- Counselors
- Supervisors (curriculum)
Communication
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Sixth Grade One Liners…….
September……
- “I can’t fit all my stuff in my locker!”
- “It is impossible to get to class on time.”
-“There is no time to write down homework.”
-“I have too much homework.”
- “The teacher never told me that.”
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October……- “I’ve organized my books for morning and afternoon classes.
- “I drop my books off in Mr. Fowler’s class before lunch.”
- “I don’t need to use my agenda!”
-“I don’t need to study for the test.
- “It’s not due until Friday.”
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May………..- “Sure middle school is a big step but CMS isn’t a bad big step, it’s a good one.”
-“If you’re worried about getting to class on time, set a timer at home to see how much you can do in 3 minutes.”
-“Let me tell you, it’s perfectly fine to be nervous and once you are here for a little while, everything will be easier and normal.”
-“Showers are good to help you wake up.”
-“…and most important, ASK QUESTIONS!
-“The more questions you ask, the more it makes sense here.”
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Jill Gihorski, Principal Anthony Giaconia, Assistant PrincipalPeter Trebour, Assistant PrincipalFrank Benimeo, Guidance CounselorGail Weinroth, Guidance CounselorStephanie Montefinese, Guidance CounselorAlex Emr, Student Assistant Counselor
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Any Questions?