Mission
Belmont Ridge Middle School ensures the future success of our students, by providing an equitable, engaging environment of educational success.
Belmont Ridge TeamMr. Flynn PrincipalMr. McKenzie Assistant
PrincipalMr. Surma Assistant
PrincipalMs. Byrne DeanMr. White CounselorMrs. Piper SecretaryKristan Ash Parent
LiaisonTeachers!
Parent Organization
Be in the KNOW
…Join the PTSO!!!!
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Be a part of an amazing group! Volunteer Sponsor major school
events and keep up with community events!
PTSO Family Dinner
April 26 at 7 pm Membership forms
are on the BEMS website.
Block Schedule 90 Minute Blocks Classes meet every other day
(except Lang. Arts) 4 Classes Per Day Resource or Spectrum and Math
or Reading Workshops Music/Art
Sample Student Schedule
A DAY B Day1 Language Arts 5
Language Arts2 Art 6 ResourceLunch 11:57-12:27 Lunch 11:57-
12:273 History 7 Science4 PE/Health 8 Math
Academics Provide an enriching and challenging
academic program.
Choose courses carefully to meet the needs of your child.
COURSE SELECTIONSAll 6th graders take the following courses: Language Arts Spanish at middle school (SAMS) History Science Math PE/Health Resource Keyboarding and Art (semester of each) Electives: Music Lab, Chorus, Band, &
Strings
Schedule Options - 6th Grade
Math (Math 6 or Accelerated Math 6 & 7) Fine Arts Elective: Music FY( Band,
Chorus, Strings, Music Lab) Reading Strategies Workshop Math Workshop Honors vs. Academic Spectrum or Resource
Honors Classes
Same curriculum and SOL requirements. Academic content is embedded in the honors curriculum.
Assessments may require more essay writing and critical thinking skills.
Make choices that will keep your child well balanced and not stressed.
Goal ~ All BEMS students will take at least one honors class before leaving middle school
Math Selection ProcessThis is a scaled down version of the chart in the
Program of Studies. A copy of that chart is on the back of the map
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8Math 6
Math 6 SOL TestMath 7
Math 7 SOL TestAlgebra I
SOL Test High School
Credit
Accelerated Math 6/7
Math 7 SOL Test
Algebra ISOL Test
High School Credit
GeometrySOL Test
High School Credit
Click here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.
Language Arts Class meets everyday
Writing Research Literature Oral Language Vocabulary
Syllabus
Click here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.
US History to 1865 Content Covered
American History from Era of Exploration to the Civil War
Social Science strands of History, Economics, Civics, & Cultures
Understanding Cause/Effect relationships and chronological social development
SyllabusClick here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.
Science
Content CoveredSun’s energy on Earth’s systemsWater in the environmentAir and the atmosphere forceTransformations of energy and matter
Basic chemistry concepts Syllabus
Click here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.
Homework in 6th Grade
Homework is a practice of the student learning.
Students should not rely on resource to complete homework.
Teachers will have homework posted on the Belmont Ridge Middle School web page, by teacher name.
Spectrum This is the Gifted and Talented
program at middle school. Students in Futura are automatically
placed in Spectrum. Offered during 45 minute of the
resource class. Student participation is optional. Participation option may be exercised
from year to year. Selection criteria is used to identify
students who will be participating in Spectrum
Clubs & Organizations at BEMS
“It’s Academic” Book Club Chamber Choir Ecology Club German Club Japanese Anime
Club Jazz Band KLF Club (fee)
Math 7 Help Club Math Counts (fee) PAWS Shakespeare Club Soccer Club Video Production
Club Wellness
Wednesdays (Oct - May)
Yearbook Club
! BELMONT EXTREME ! Summer camp which provides students
the opportunity to practice middle school schedule.
Students get to do fun activities while learning about middle school.
Students get acquainted with some of their 6th grade team of teachers, administrators, & counselor.
Students are provided with a snack. The program runs for a week, from June
18-22, AM and PM sessions: 8:30 am – 11:25am; 12:30 pm – 3:25 pm.
April 19, 20, 21
Begins at 7 pm
Tickets sold in advance and at the door
Great way to introduce new 6th grade students to our musical production!
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a research and evidenced-based practice.
It creates a common vision of behavioral expectations through consistent language and practices.
PBIS is a framework of tiered approaches to address ALL the needs of our students.
PBIS Link
Rules You Need to Know
1. Behavior is learned and serves a specific purpose.
2. Behavior is related to the context within which it occurs.a. This is why parents and teachers don’t
see the same behaviors
3. Children comply with the rules 80% of the time. Guess how often they are complimented for appropriate behavior? a. Less than 2 percent b. We can increase appropriate behavior by
80% just by recognizing and rewarding appropriate behavior.
The Middle School Journey
Denial- “This Can’t be happening”. Anger- “Why me? It’s not fair!” Bargaining – “If you do your
homework, than we will get you a new phone.”
Depression- “What’s the point?” Acceptance- “I can’t fight it, I may as
well prepare for it.”
Belmont Ridge Middle School
2012-2015 National School To Watch 2011 Blue Ribbon School of Music 2011 Governor’s School of
Excellence 2010 Governor’s School of
Excellence 2009 Governor’s School of
Excellence 2008 Governor’s School of
Excellence 2009-2012 National School To Watch 2009 School/Business Partner Award
Winner