community house middle school student success by

6th Open House 2013

Ms. Jamie Brooks – Principal (jamie.brooks@cms.k12.nc.us) Mr. Neumann – Bus questions (ervin.neumann@cms.k12.nc.us) Ms. Dawn Baker – 6th Counselor (ddawn.baker@cms.k12.nc.us) Ms. Angela McKenzie – 6th Administrator

(angela.mckenzie@cms.k12.nc.us) Ms. Kelly Bagwell, Ms. Angela Stewart and Ms. Kelly Hoagland –

front office (kelly.bagwell@cms.k12.nc.us and angela.stewart@cms.k12.nc.us and kelly.hoagland@cms.k12.nc.us)

Ms. Maureen Milano-Raucci – Registrar/Immunization Questions (maureen.milano@cms.k12.nc.us)

Follow us on Twitter @CHMSCavaliers and @CHMSAthletics

Over 94% of our students are at or above grade level on EOG and EOC tests

School of High Growth** Outstanding Fine Arts Program Award winning Band/Orch, Chorus, OM,

Chess Numerous HS Credit course offerings Club opportunities Accomplished Staff

1630 Students – from over 40 different countries of origin!

62 % White 13 % African American 10 % Hispanic 14% AsianGrowing daily…..

Schedules were sent earlier this week Students take 4 core classes per year:

Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies.

Students take 4 semesters of electives per year. They rotate on an A-Day/B-Day basis. All students take PE/Health for a semester.

Enrichment daily from 3:45pm – 4:15pm Homework zone, study hall, relooping, reading

time, character education, “Teen Time”

Arrival – not before 8:45am Lockers (rental fee and form come home day

one) First Block – Academics Second Block – Academics and Lunch

Lunch with 2nd block teacher beginning at 10:50am

Third Block – Academics Fourth Block – Electives Enrichment – Dismissal @ 4:15pm

Car riders and ASEP first, buses called by grade level, walkers last

Will only be done for clear errors in LA and/or Math placement**

An error with Band/Orchestra An error with EC/Inclusion All requests MUST be placed in writing

to the grade level counselor (ddawn.baker@cms.k12.nc.us)

Elective change requests will result in your child being placed on a Wait List

Student Planners – 9/4

Weekly Courier Link under school

resources Connect Ed Email Teacher Wiki Pages Parent Portal

PowerSchool - login info mailed

Twitter @CHMSCavaliers

Protecting class time for ALL students is a top priority.

For early dismissals - To limit interruptions, please send a note with your child indicating the time you will arrive; have your child bring the note directly to the office. Please be prompt.

Minimize “deliveries”(lunch deliveries – you will need to sign in at the main office and take the labeled lunch to the cafeteria)

Call the GLA for emergency situations

Students must be in the classroom from bell to bell.

Please no early dismissals after 3:45pm Tardies will not be acceptable – any

block; on third unexcused tardy, consequences will begin

Allow time for Traffic – if late, you will have to park and come to the office to sign your child into school

Visitor badges – Buzzer and Camera system coming

Student IDs Students only released to person on

emergency blue card – please return these to school

School-Wide Discipline Plan Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

enforced equitably – access via CMS website Dress Code – no racerback tanks or yoga

pants Cell Phone/Electronics Policy (BYOT*)

Communication protocol – we have 547 6th grade students

Always start with the teacher Grade Level Counselor or

Administrator Make appointments

Parent Conference Day is Tuesday; call or email Ms. Baker (ddawn.baker@cms.k12.nc.us)

Extracurricular Activities Offered: Sports (not until 7th grade) Fine Arts Band/Orchestra Chess Club, OEX, NAL, Science Olympiad,

Math Counts, Battle of the Books – KIDS need to listen to AM Announcements for info

We want your child to get involved

Monitor the internet!! https://docs.google.com/document/d/117Ox8Hj2gCrM1rEWOcJfg-V288qu-oh_02nUkPIZNfA/edit?usp=sharing

Sudden personality changes Change in eating habits Withdrawn Monitor peer selection – set limits – be careful

with “you can’t hang out with…” Monitor cell phone usage/texts Call Ms. Baker or Ms. McKenzie with any

concerns

Medication forms – see Angela Stewart in the office School Supply lists – if any additional supplies are needed, teachers

will let you know T dap Immunization by 9/24*** Welcome Week Dance PTO packet – Capital Campaign – No $$ collection until the second day

of school

Drama and Orchestra will be in A14 Foreign Languages will be in Media Center Journalism and Ms. Christensen are not here this afternoon Gym is inaccessible PE Uniforms and spirit wear on sale in the aux gym – school spirit day

on August 28 Carvel in lobby Make sure your child knows how he/she is getting home tomorrow Morrison YMCA bus is 1691 request a stop for your child online

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION IS OUR PRIMARY FOCUS – We are so excited to serve you and your children!