cds ms back to school night 2014 2015

MS PRINCIPALSHIM, OK-RYUNG

2014-2015 Welcome to CDS MS

AGENDA New Teacher Introductions Welcome : Ms. Ok Ryung Shim (MS

Principal) The Dalton Plan School Calendar 2014-2015 Changes in 2014-2015 CDS Rules and Regulation Disciplinary Policy and Procedures Departmental Goals and Plans Parent Association Introduction

Ms. Rebecca Laders – English 6th & 7th

Ms. Kelly Cho – Math 5, 6, 8 Mr. Bradley McMath – Social Studies 6th &

8th Ms. Edina Yoon– Social Studies 5th & 7th Mr. Jason Howell – Science 5th, 6, 7th & ELL Mr. Johnathan Talbot – Physical Science

8th Mr. Tommy Li – Chinese 5th -8th Ms. Donna Wang – Chinese 5th -8th Ms. Sue Donkin – Chinese 5th -8th Ms. Christina Navarro – Spanish 5th -8th Mr. Yong Hoe Kim – (KSL) Korean as

Second Language Ms. Joice Shin– Visual Arts Ms. Brynae Bishop – Drama Ms. Ashley Yoon- Music Ms. Mijin Kim- Dance Mr. Sunwoo Hwang- P.E. Mr. Daniel Clem – P.E. Ms. Jacyln Alyward – P.E.

INTRODUCTIONS

FACULTY CHANGES

Ms. Christine Oh – Director of Middle School

Mr. Benjamin Scoville – Dean of Students

Mr. Jiho Park – Academic Director Ms. Sinah Kim – Middle School

Assistant Ms. Linda Choo – Librarian

MISSION AND GOAL

Middle School Principal

(Ok Ryung Shim)

CONTENT

Mission & Goal What we will do… How we will do...

DALTON EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

MISSION

We seek to educate our students in the tradition of excellence building on the Dalton Plan so that our students will engage in the global community with intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity and a compassionate mind.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIMARY GOAL

The primary goal of CDS Middle School is to create a safe and nurturing environment that promotes a culture of high

expectations and prepares middle school students for challenging

high school studies.

GOAL

Language - Skill to fit their grade Curriculum – To achieve each of their

goals Skill – How to learn How to organize How to communicate

WHAT? HOW?

We support… Target –Oriented Class Reading (10-25 Books) AR Support Study Club ELL

Each stude

nt

Academic

Behavior

Relationship

HOW TO MANAGE CDS MS

STUDENT

TEACHER

PARENTS

STUDENT DEAN

PRINCIPAL

DIRECTOR

MY GOAL

Trust

Students

Parents

Teacher

We will do our best

so that all of you

trust CDS Middle School

THE 6 CS

CDS Curricul

um

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Communication Curiosity

Community

Character

MORNING HOUSE

Attendance

Uniform Check

Announcements

Brain Teaser or

Character Education: Inspirational Quote for the Day

LONG HOUSE

6 Cs

Social and Organizational skills

Develop good study habits and life skills

Time Management Skills

Binder Check

Cooperative Discussion

Fun Activities

ASSIGNMENT

Organized plan for teaching and learning.

Help students identify what skills are needed, where the resources might be located, and what timetable should be followed.

Post it on the class website

LAB

Counseling

Competitive Sports

Academic Support and Monitoring

2014-15 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Student Handbook p. 5

2014-15 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Student Handbook p. 12

Academic Terms 2014-2015 Term 1 August 26th – October 20th

Term 2 October 21st – December 17th

Term 3 January 13th – March 9th

Term 4 March 10th – May 4th

Term 5 May 5th – June 20th

TIME TABLE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hours Middle School

08:00 – 08:10 House

08:15 – 09:05 1st Period

09:10 –10:00 2nd Period

10:05 – 10:55 3rd Period

11:00 – 11:50 4th Period

11:50 – 12:20 Lunch

12:20 –12:50Monday – Thursday

LabFriday

Long House

12:55–13:45 5th Period

13:50–14:40 6th Period

14:45–16:00Tue / Thu*

Extra-curricularMon / Wed *7th Period

2014-15 COURSE OFFERINGS

5th Grade

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

English - 5 English - 6 English - 7 English - 8

Social Studies - 5

Social Studies - 6

Social Studies - 7

Social Studies - 8

Mathematics - 5 Mathematics - 6 Mathematics - 7 Mathematics - 8

Science - 5 Science - 6 Science - 7 Science - 8

P. E. P. E. P.E. P.E.

Fine Art Fine Art Fine Art Fine Art

World Language

World Language

World Language

World Language

MADD DEPARTMENT

5thGrade

6th Grade

7th Grade

8thGrade

Term 1Music Art Dance Drama

Term 2Art Dance Drama Music

Term 3Dance Drama Music Art

Term 4Drama Music Art Dance

Term 5 Students’ Choice

CDS GRADE SCALELetter Grade Percentage

Points(Regular)

A+ 97 – 100 4.3

A 93 – 96 4.0

A- 90 – 92 3.7

B+ 87 – 89 3.3

B 83 – 86 3.0

B- 80 – 82 2.7

C+ 77 – 79 2.3

C 73 – 76 2.0

C- 70 – 72 1.7

D+ 67 – 69 1.3

D 63 – 66 1.0

D- 60 – 62 0.7

F 0 – 59 0

READING PROGRAM

Promote Accelerated Reading (AR) Book Olympics Mon & Wed Schedule

Day Time Library House-SSR

Monday 3:35- 4:00 Grade 5, 7 Grade 6, 8

Wednesday 3:35- 4:00 Grade 6, 8 Grade 5, 7

ACADEMIC PROBATION

A student will be placed on academic probation, when his or her grades are below the 2.0 on Term Report Card.

Parents will be notified each term that the student is on academic probation.

Conference – parent(s) will be invited to a conference with the Director of Middle School and any relevant teachers.

SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION

After School Study Club

4:00-5:00pm (Mon-Thu) Structure, Support, and

Guidance

DRESS CODE

Pants / Shorts / Skirts - navy blue or beige

Shorts and skirts should reach the middle of the knee in length.

Middle School Students are required to change into their P.E. uniforms for their P.E. class.

Male students are not permitted to wear earing(s).

ENGLISH LANGUAGE POLICY

English is the official language of CDS.

All students must speak English during school times. This is from 8:00am – 7:50pm.

There are students at this school from many different nations. English is the common language we all share.

English Policy will be enforced strictly throughout the entire year.

Ignoring this policy will result in consequences.

DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

Breeches of School Rules

Verbal Warning(s)

Detention (held each day during Lab time) in the 1st floor Testing Room.

Detention 3 times in a term will result in a conference with parents

Major Offenses-See handbook Will result in Disciplinary Committee Hearing

MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTACT DIRECTORY

DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND PLANS

PE Fine Arts World Language Korean English Math Science Social Studies

PE DEPARTMENTMIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS

KISAC Soccer (Fall) Volleyball (Winter) Basketball (Spring)

EC. Lunch/Lab Activities

DRAMA CLASSROOM

R-espect E-nthusiasm A-ltruism C-ommitment H-onesty

PARENT ASSOCIATION

Introduction