Welcome to SCMS

2019

“Paws Up”~Pawla Wildcat

South Creek Administrative Team

School Principal Mr. Sean S. Brown

Assistant Principals

Mr. Tommy Bennett

Dr. Rachel Larsen

Guidance Counselor

Ms. CastaneraLead Counselor

castanr@ocps.net

Front Office Staff

● Mrs. Arguelles - Registrar

● Mrs. Rodriguez - Attendance

● Mrs. Poirot - Front Office / Discipline Clerk

● Mrs. Cardenas - School Secretary

● Dr. Green - Staffing Specialist

● Ms. Birstler - Bookkeeper● Mr. Nelson - Tech. Support ● Miriam Nieves - School Social Worker● Mrs. Toyens – Health Room Assistant

Leadership Team Members

● Mrs. Camacho – Curriculum Resource

● Mr. LaBee - MTSS Coordinator

● Mrs. Roman - SAFE Coordinator ● Mrs. Ruiz - ESOL Compliance

Specialist● Ms. Scurry - Media Specialist● Mr. Morrell - 6th Grade Dean /

A-M 8th Grade Dean● Ms. Barnes - 7th Grade Dean /

N-Z 8th Grade Dean

Typical Day at SCMS

• Supervised breakfast in the Cafeteria starts at 9:00am

• Bell rings at 9:25am and class starts at 9:30am

• 7 - 45 minute classes

• Classes are 40 minutes long on Wednesday

• 30 Minute Lunch

• School ends at 3:50 PM (2:50 PM on Wednesday)

• Boys & Girls Club from 4-6pm

What subjects do students take?

● Math ● Science ● Social Studies ● Language Arts ● Physical Education● Electives● Intensive Reading*● Intensive Math*

*Intensive classes are determined by FSA scores

Orchestra: Mr. Maldonado● All 6th graders are invited to become

members of the orchestra (violin, viola, cello or string bass).

● We offer beginning orchestra for students who have NEVER played a stringed instrument.

● Students will learn basic and advanced performance techniques, music theory, composition and history.

● All orchestra students will perform in fall and spring concerts.

Band: Mr. Maldonado• Mr. Maldonado invites all

incoming 6th graders to try out band and will be placed in beginning band.

• Students will work with Mr. Maldonado in beginning of the year to choose the best instrument based on skill level and overall band composition.

• NO previous experience is required.

Chorus: Mrs. Story• All students are welcome,

regardless of whether or not they have any musical background.

• All 6th graders begin in the Beginning Chorus class.

• In addition to 2 - 3 concerts throughout the year, there are several off-campus performances in which students participate.

Physical Education

• All students are required to take Physical Education.

• If there is a medical reason why a student cannot take PE, there is a PE waiver available.

• In PE, students will learn about team sports, individual sports, and health related fitness.

• There are lockers available for students in PE and there is a PE uniform to purchase.

SportsOne each grading period:

• 1st nine weeks: Soccer• 2nd nine weeks: Volleyball• 3rd nine weeks: Basketball• 4th nine weeks: Track

You must get a Sports Physical done from a doctor or nurse practitioner in order to play a sport.

Physicals must be completed on the official OCPS Physical Form that can be found online.

Project Lead the Way: Mrs. NemcikIf you have an interest in science, technology, engineering and math, Project Lead the Way is the class for you.

Project Lead the Way is a STEM program that uses an activity, project, problem-based approach to help students develop in-demand skills such as problem solving, critical thinking collaboration and communication. Design and Modeling – In the Design and Modeling course, students are introduced to the design process and how creativity and innovation influence different aspects of society. Students collaborate to engage in various engineering challenges.

Latinos in Action - Dr. Roiz-Felipe

Latinos In Action (LIA) is a year-long elective course offered as (M/J- Peer Counseling). The goal of the program is to empower students to lead and strengthen their communities through college and career readiness by focusing on the four pillars of the LIA program:

● Leveraging personal and cultural assets

● Excelling in education

● Serving the community

● Developing leadership skills

Latinos in Action - Dr. Roiz-Felipe

Some of the activities the LIA students participate in:

• Tutoring the students at Wetherbee Elementary

• Serving the community through toy, clothing and food drives

• Developing leadership skills and team building

• Developing community relations with non-profit organizations (e.g.

Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, the Children’s Home Society, and

the Humane Society)

ESOL - Mrs. Ruiz• English for Speakers of

Other Languages• Mainstream/Inclusion

Basic Subject Areas• Extended Time• Translation• Use of bilingual dictionary• Assistance from Bilingual

Paraprofessional

MPLC

The Multilingual Parent Leadership Council (MPLC) is a parent organization designed to promote and support the overall welfare of English language learners(ELLs) in their schools, homes and communities.

Wildcat Power Hour Tutoring

Dates and information will be sent home.

SAFE - Mrs. Roman

• The Student Assistance and Family Empowerment Program (SAFE) was established by Orange County Public Schools in 1986 in order to comply with the Safe and Drug Free Schools Community Act.

• Resources for Students and Families

• Wildcat Mentor Program• Restorative Justice Days

MTSS - Mr. LaBee

MTSS - Is a Multi-Tiered System of Supports which organizes instruction and intervention into tiers, or levels of support:

● Tier 1 - Core instruction is provided to ALL students.● Tier 2 - Intervention(s) are implemented for students in

need of supplemental instruction and support.● Tier 3 - Intervention(s) are implemented for students

in need of intensive instruction and support.

It is important to note that instruction is tiered, students are not. There is no such thing as a Tier 3 student. The goal of all tiers of instruction is to ensure each student masters grade-level standards and meets grade-level expectations.

Attendance• Please make sure to bring an

excuse note for EVERY absence.

• After you have been absent for 5 days, the office will start monitoring your attendance.

• Once you reach 10 unexcused absences, we have to start the truancy process.

Media Center - Ms. Scurry• May be open over the summer on

certain days/times.

• Open before school and during lunch

• Digital assistance •Tech Help 1st Period

• Helpful, friendly staff

• Will receive a Media Center Orientation during the 1st Month of School.

Summer Reading

• There is a summer reading project

• A flyer will be delivered to your school at the end of April

• If projects are turned in on the 1st Day of School you get a sweet treat

Dress Code

• South Creek Middle School students follow the O.C.P.S. guidelines as stated in the Student Code of Conduct handbook.

• What happens if a student comes to school “out” of dress code?

Getting Home

Car Riders• Pick up in front of the school

• Please drive carefully, follow directions given by staff members, and do not use cell phones while in the Car Line.

• Car riders must be picked up by 4:15.

Bike Riders• Lock bike• Wear helmet• Walk bike on crosswalks

Bus Riders• Please report to your

assigned bus promptly after afternoon dismissal.