FOLSOM MIDDLE FOLSOM MIDDLE SCHOOLSCHOOL

Chris Aland Principal

Brian Zan Vice-Principal

Kari Bjork Vice-Principal

Jana Morris and Margie Komatsu

Counselors

GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION

1344 Students

51 Teachers

11 Sports Teams

Clubs and Organizations

More Information: www.fcusd.org/fmsweb

AgendaAgendaPTO and the Cave (Folsom Parks and Rec)

School Environment

Required ClassesHonors and Enriched information

Electives

Activities and Sports

Dress Code

School Safety

Q and A

Common Core Common Core Smarter Balanced TestingSmarter Balanced Testing

42 state consortium42 state consortiumPreparing Students for Career and Preparing Students for Career and

CollegeCollegeWill There Be New Tests for the New Will There Be New Tests for the New

Standards?Standards?California’s CCSS Implementation PlanCalifornia’s CCSS Implementation PlanGo to FCUSD.ORG for more info

CLASS SCHEDULINGCLASS SCHEDULING

6th Grade

Classes are CORED– same group of students for Math/Science and English/History, usually with the same teacher for each core.

Teachers are TEAMED– Math/Science teacher works together with English/History teacher to plan curriculum and activities

BELL SCHEDULEBELL SCHEDULEMonday through ThursdayMonday through Thursday

8:50 -- 9:13 Homeroom 23 Minutes

9:18 -- 10:10 Period 2 52 minutes

10:15 -- 11:07 Period 3

11:12 -- 12:04 Period 4

12:09 -- 12:39 Lunch 35 minutes

12:44 -- 1:36 Period 6

1:41 -- 2:33 Period 7

2:38 -- 3:30 Period 8

BELL SCHEDULEBELL SCHEDULEFriday – Early Release for Common Planning TimeFriday – Early Release for Common Planning Time

NO HOMEROOM

8:50 – 9:35 Period 2 45 minutes

9:40 – 10:22 Period 3

10:27 – 11:09 Period 4

11:14 – 11:44 Lunch 35 minutes

11:49 – 12:31 Period 6

12:36 – 1:18 Period 7

1:23 – 2:05 Period 8

CLASSES REQUIREDCLASSES REQUIRED

GRADE 6GRADE 6 GRADE 7GRADE 7 GRADE 8GRADE 8

Math Course 1Math Course 1

Enriched Crs 1Enriched Crs 1

Math Course 2Math Course 2

Enriched Crs 2Enriched Crs 2

Math Course 3 Math Course 3

Integrated Math 1Integrated Math 1

English/Honors EnglishEnglish/Honors English

HistoryHistory

ScienceScience

P.E.P.E.

ElectiveElective

Honors EnglishHonors English

1) 1) Advanced 2013 STAR score in English/Language Arts Advanced 2013 STAR score in English/Language Arts

andand

2) 2) 44thth grade STAR Writing Exam score: 4 grade STAR Writing Exam score: 4

andand

3) 3) All A’s in 5All A’s in 5thth grade Language Arts (Reading and Writing) grade Language Arts (Reading and Writing) andand

Honors EnglishHonors English

4) 4) A score of at least 80% or higher on Honors English A score of at least 80% or higher on Honors English placement test (multiple choice) given to students in the placement test (multiple choice) given to students in the spring spring andand

5) 5) A score of at least 80% on a writing exam given to A score of at least 80% on a writing exam given to students the same day as multiple choice placement test students the same day as multiple choice placement test (watch website for date.)(watch website for date.)

  

6) 6) GATE identification indicates a strong potential for GATE identification indicates a strong potential for achievement and is considered a positive determining achievement and is considered a positive determining factor when a student has met some, but not all, of the factor when a student has met some, but not all, of the criteria. criteria.

Honors EnglishHonors English

Students who meet the first five criteria Students who meet the first five criteria will bewill be placed in Honors English. placed in Honors English.

In the event there are spaces remaining In the event there are spaces remaining in the Honors classes, students who in the Honors classes, students who have met some, but not all, of the have met some, but not all, of the criteria will be placed with those meeting criteria will be placed with those meeting #1, #2, #3, #6 and #4 #1, #2, #3, #6 and #4 oror #5 first. #5 first.

Enriched Math Course 1Enriched Math Course 1

To qualify a student must score To qualify a student must score at least 80% on the district at least 80% on the district placement test placement test

andand

The student must also earn A’s The student must also earn A’s and/or B’s in 5and/or B’s in 5thth grade Math grade Math

Advanced Math PlacementAdvanced Math Placement

Students in 5Students in 5thth grade may challenge Course 1 and go grade may challenge Course 1 and go into Enriched Course 2 by meeting ALL of the into Enriched Course 2 by meeting ALL of the following criteria:following criteria:

All A’s in 5All A’s in 5thth grade math grade math80% score on placement test80% score on placement test80% score on district challenge test of 680% score on district challenge test of 6 thth grade grade

standardsstandards

The challenge test will be given at Folsom Middle The challenge test will be given at Folsom Middle School in the spring. Check our website for the date.School in the spring. Check our website for the date.

A student’s day will consist of……A student’s day will consist of……

HOMEROOMHOMEROOM

Daily BulletinDaily Bulletin Homeroom TutorialHomeroom Tutorial Silent Sustained Silent Sustained

ReadingReading Class MeetingsClass Meetings Study HallStudy Hall

During the first week of school students will go

over the Parent/Student

Handbook in detail so that all students are aware of rules and expectations.

SCIENCESCIENCE

Hands-on labsHands-on labs DemonstrationsDemonstrations Outdoor EducationOutdoor Education NotebooksNotebooks

MATHMATHFractionsFractionsDecimalsDecimalsStatisticsStatisticsProbabilityProbabilityEquationsEquations

HISTORYHISTORY

Ancient CivilizationsAncient Civilizations Large scale/long term Large scale/long term

projectsprojects NotebooksNotebooks Re-enactmentsRe-enactments

ENGLISHENGLISH Students will read 3 to 6 Students will read 3 to 6

novels per yearnovels per year Write essaysWrite essays Grammar, spelling and Grammar, spelling and

reading strategiesreading strategies

P.E.P.E. ExerciseExercise Physical FitnessPhysical Fitness Team SportsTeam Sports Individual SportsIndividual Sports

PEPE

This is what students wear if they forget to bring their PE clothes……

A Folsom Middle School Loaner Uniform!

PE Locker RoomPE Locker Room

and an ELECTIVEand an ELECTIVE

When students register they will choose an Elective….

•Music – year long

•Spanish – year long

•Project Lead the Way – year long

•Exploratory Wheel – trimester rotation

MUSIC CLASSESMUSIC CLASSES

Intermediate BandIntermediate Band

ChorusChorus

Intermediate Orchestra Intermediate Orchestra

Jazz Band (by audition)Jazz Band (by audition)

MUSIC CLASSESMUSIC CLASSES

If a student chooses either band or orchestra, they will start at the intermediate level.

We do not have beginning music.

Students must have had one year of instruction through school or private lessons.

Spanish—Year Long Elective

Spanish 1A and Spanish 1B will be offered

Once a student has completed both classes the student may enroll in Spanish 2

If a student completes both Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 in middle school, the UC’s will recognize that the student has met the requirement for two years of a language other than English (LOTE).

Spanish—Year Long Elective

Students who want to take Spanish AND Band or Orchestra may sign up for zero period PE so that they can take both.

Subject to space availability

Only offered for this combination of classes

EXPLORATORY WHEELEXPLORATORY WHEELArtArt - - Perception, creative expression, historical and cultural contexts. Perception, creative expression, historical and cultural contexts.

Project Lead the WayProject Lead the Way - - HandsHands onon, project based. Students will be learning about engineering through critical thinking and problem solving techniques, computer-aided 3-D design, and construction in our new woodshop.

Child DevelopmentChild Development – Students will study the physical, emotional, and social development of children; communication skills, positive discipline techniques, nutritional needs of children; selection of children’s books and toys, and child safety and health.

KeyboardingKeyboarding – – Students will learn to touch-typeStudents will learn to touch-type

Creative WritingCreative Writing - - Narratives, poetry, editing, analyzing, collaborationNarratives, poetry, editing, analyzing, collaboration

EXPLORATORY WHEELEXPLORATORY WHEEL

•When students choose the Exploratory Wheel, they will have one class each trimester .

•Students do NOT choose which classes they will get and students will not get EVERY class.

•Courses within the Exploratory Wheel are subject to change.

Special Education ProgramSpecial Education ProgramTransition IEP meetings will be held at the Transition IEP meetings will be held at the

elementary schools in March/Aprilelementary schools in March/April

Proper placements will be discussed as a Proper placements will be discussed as a teamteam

504 Plan504 Plan

• If your child has a 504 Plan, please contact If your child has a 504 Plan, please contact Brian Zan at bzan@fcusd.org Brian Zan at bzan@fcusd.org

LUNCHLUNCH•$3.00/day—Entrée, milk and fruit

•A variety of entrees—Like teriyaki chicken bowl, chicken nuggets, Caesar salad, sandwiches, pizza and more.

JAGENDAJAGENDA Most students purchase a planner from the library to Most students purchase a planner from the library to

help them keep track of assignments.help them keep track of assignments.

It’s called a Jagenda because we are the Jaguars It’s called a Jagenda because we are the Jaguars and it’s an agenda……and it’s an agenda……

Jag + agenda = Jag + agenda =

JagendaJagenda

ASSEMBLIESASSEMBLIES We sit on chairs in the multi or on our bleachers in the Gym.

SPIRIT DAYSSPIRIT DAYSPajama Day is just one example. We also

have Hawaiian Day, Wacky Hair Day , Twins Day, Hat Day, and more.

Red Ribbon WeekRed Ribbon Week

Homerooms decorate their doors.

Red Ribbon WeekRed Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon WeekRed Ribbon Week

SPORTS - SPORTS - Boys and GirlsBoys and Girls

A grade point average of 2.0 is required to participate in extra-curricular activities.

Cross CountryCross Country

WrestlingWrestling

Track and FieldTrack and Field

May try out for 7May try out for 7thth grade basketball team grade basketball team

May try out for 7May try out for 7thth grade volleyball team grade volleyball team

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSCLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Video Video

ProductionProduction

History DayHistory Day Natural HelpersNatural Helpers(Select Group)(Select Group)

PC PalsPC Pals LeadershipLeadership YearbookYearbook(Select Group)(Select Group)

Math CountsMath Counts Homework Club Homework Club Honor SocietyHonor Society(Select Group)(Select Group)

Lego ClubLego Club After School After School

CaveCave

Student Student

CouncilCouncil

NATURAL HELPERSNATURAL HELPERS

•Homeroom Tutoring

•New Student Orientation

•School Helpers

8th Grade students who assist other students by:

66THTH GRADE SOCIALS GRADE SOCIALS6th graders have lots of fun at social

events like…….

Skating Parties

Picnics

And DANCESAnd DANCES

Music, refreshments, dancing ……and fun with friends!

Staying Connected…Staying Connected…PowerSchoolPowerSchool

GradesGradesDaily AssignmentsDaily Assignments

When parents have questions about their When parents have questions about their child’s grades, classroom procedures, etc., child’s grades, classroom procedures, etc., they should contact the teacherthey should contact the teacherEmailEmailVoicemailVoicemail

Monthly NewslettersMonthly NewslettersSchool websiteSchool website: :

www.fcusd.org/fmsweb

Dress CodeDress Code

No Tube or Halter Tops

Necklines must be modest

No Off-the-Shoulder, See-Thru, or Racer-

Back Tops

No Spaghetti StrapsAll straps must be at

least 2” wide

Dress CodeDress Code

The clothing in these pictures DOES NOT meet the dress code.

Dress CodeDress Code

No Midriffs

Showing

No Pajamas, Slippers, or Flip

FlopsShoes must be

worn at all times

Skirts and Shorts must reach mid-

thigh and holes in clothing must be below this point

as well

Dress CodeDress Code

The clothing in these pictures DOES NOT

meet the dress code.

Dress CodeDress Code

No undershirts, Muscle Shirts, or shirts with large

armholes

NO clothing that depicts or is an

innuendo of Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco,

Violence, or Profanity

No Sagging Pants or Shorts

Dress CodeDress Code

The clothing in this picture DOES NOT

meet the dress code.

Dress CodeDress Code

Leggings and knit pants are allowed

IF they are worn with

a top that fully covers the

student’s bottom.

This top is NOT long enough.

Dress CodeDress Code

This top IS

long enough.

Dress CodeDress Code

These students

ARE appropriately

dressed for

school.

These students

ARE appropriately

dressed for

school.

LoanerLoaner Clothes Clothes

Dress CodeDress Code

Wear clothes that provide coverage of your body.

NO undergarments showing.

The appropriateness of clothing in question as per this dress code will be

left to the discretion of the Folsom Middle School

Administration/Counselors.

Cell PhonesCell Phones•Cell phones may be used before school, at lunch, and after school. May never be used to take pictures or video.

•They must be powered OFF and out of sight at all other times.

•If your cell phone rings or vibrates or is seen by FMS staff during school……..

•First Offense: Cell phone will be taken, placed in an envelope and given to an administrator. Student may pick up the phone after school.

•Second and Subsequent Offenses: Cell phone will be taken, placed in an envelope and given to an administrator. The student’s PARENT must pick up the phone.

Opportunities for Extra HelpOpportunities for Extra Help HomeroomHomeroom

Online Math SupportOnline Math Support

After School After School Homework ClubHomework Club

PowerSchool: keep PowerSchool: keep track of grades and track of grades and assignmentsassignments

High School tutorsHigh School tutors

Natural Helper tutorsNatural Helper tutors

LIBRARYLIBRARY

Hours are 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, Monday – Thursday.Hours are 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, Monday – Thursday.

We have a wonderful library with over 10,000 books and many books on tape We have a wonderful library with over 10,000 books and many books on tape and CDand CD

LIBRARYLIBRARY

The library has 18 computers with internet access.The library has 18 computers with internet access.

CampusCampus Hours Hours

Campus opens at 8:00 am—staff supervised

Between 8:00 and 8:45 students are to be in the multi/gym area; not in the hallways

Exceptions: rainy days, appointments with teachers, or to use the library

SAFETYSAFETY2 School Resource Officers (SRO’s)2 School Resource Officers (SRO’s)

SupervisionCampus Monitors

Registration DatesRegistration Dates Registration forms are due to the elementary

school office by February 19th or the Folsom Middle School office by February 21st.

Check our website often for important dates (placement tests, 6th grade picnic, picking up schedules, etc.)

Deadline for School Choice applications is March 7th. Turn in to “home” school.

Folsom Middle SchoolFolsom Middle School

Q and A