Welcometo Dean Rusk MS

Panther Camp 2015Mrs. Cindy Cooper

Dean Rusk PrincipalMr. Lawrence Gluckson

Dean Rusk 7th Grade Assistant PrincipalMrs. Catherine Holman

Dean Rusk 8th Grade Assistant Principal

http://portal.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/rusk-ms/default.aspx

DRMS Mission:

DRMS is committed to a learning environment of cooperation that will encourage the maximum development of academic, physical, social, and emotional growth. Our mission is to enable students to

become successful participants and life long learners in a global society.

Join us for DRMS Curriculum Night

Dean Rusk Middle School PTSA Open House/ Curriculum

Night

Thursday, September 3 @ 6:30PM (Cafeteria)

Resources…..• The DRMS Homepage can serve as a useful tool for all things Dean Rusk.http://portal.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/rusk-ms/default.aspx

Bell SchedulesParent/Student Portal for schedulesCCSD B.Y.L.D.CCSD Student/Parent Handbook (online)CCSD Discipline Code (online)Teacher’s Web page/syllabi (online)

DRMS 7th Grade Teacher Teams2015 - 2016

7DJacqueline Allen – Language ArtsJennifer Evans – ReadingJessica Estes – MathErin Hoerr – ScienceDebbie Garner – Social Studies

DRMS 7th Grade Teacher Teams2015 - 2016

7RJeff Pence – Language ArtsMindee Calabrese - ReadingTeresa Kannawarf – MathLeslie Powell – Science

DRMS 7th Grade Teacher Teams2015 - 2016

7MJill Onufrak – Language ArtsChelsea Wolfe – ReadingDay Craig – MathWilliam Morris– ScienceDebbie Lanter – Social Studies

DRMS 7th Grade Teacher Teams2015 - 2016

7STiffany Robbins – Language ArtsDebbie Whitlock – ReadingJennifer Campbell– MathPhillip Wagoner – Science

CONNECTIONS CLASSES

• Art – Connie Strickland• Inventions & Innovations – Brad Mann• FACS 7 – Melissa Christensen• Business & Computer Science – Anita Geoghagan• Band – Ricky Williams• Chorus – Tim Christian• Orchestra – Tim Christian• Health – Janet Roach

Elementary to MiddleTransition

What changes will they see?• LOCKERS!! – Do not share combinations• Strong Focus on Academics• Return of First Day Packet = Locker Assignment• Team of Teachers – Middle School Model• Connections = Specials• Art, FACS, PE, Careers, Technology, Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Health• No Recess• Daily Literacy Period • Period Attendance• Tardy Bell • Car Rider Procedures• Walking to SHS in afternoon

Elementary to MiddleTransition

• After School Programs -ExP Tutoring – After school tutoring for math, language arts and reading -Intramurals Program• School Day – 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM• Class Periods – 55 to 59 minutes• Connections Period – 78 minutes• Literacy Period – 78 minutes (25 minutes of Literacy & 53 minutes of

a specific curriculum)• Breakfast (7:30AM) & Lunch

7th GRADE ACADEMIC CLASSES

Reading - Reading 7, Advanced Reading 7,Co-Taught Reading 7 & Resource Reading 7Language Arts (LA) – LA 7 ,Advanced LA 7,Co-Taught LA 7 & Resource LA 7Mathematics (MA) – MA 7, Advanced MA 7,Accelerated MA 7, Co-Taught MA 7 & Resource MA 7Science (SC) – SC 7, Advanced SC 7, Co-Taught SC 7 & Resource SC 7Social Studies (SS) – SS 7, Advanced SS 7, Co-Taught SS 7 & Resource SS 7

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Textbooks:

Language Arts: Writing & Grammar / Grammar & Exercise Workbook

Science: Holt Science & Technology Science Life Science

Math: Glencoe, McGraw, Hill GA Math Course 1 & 2 Student Worktext Course 1 & 2 – Consumable

Social Studies: GA Experience Second year of a two year World Area Studies Study of Africa & Asia – Geography, Government, Civics, Economics, and History

Reading: Selected Novels

These are all sources used to teach the GA Frameworks & Standards

CCSD MAKE-UP WORK POLICY

It is the expectation of the Cherokee County Board of Education that all work missed due to any absence will be made-up. Some work by its very nature is impossible to make-up and may necessitate alternative assignments. The principal or designee will be the final authority in determining alternative assignments.

The responsibility for arranging to complete work missed is to be assumed by the student and parent/guardian in conjunction with the teacher. Make-up work is to be completed at the time specified by the teacher/principal. The time limit is not to exceed ten (10) school days. Exceptions will be decided by the parent/guardian, student, teacher and principal, with the principal having the final decision.

DEAN RUSK LATE WORK POLICY 2015-2016

Turning in assignments late will result in a loss of 25 percentage points from the graded assignment. Students must turn in the late assignment within three days of the assignment’s due date to receive credit. After the three day period has passed, the grade will be entered in the teacher’s grade book as an NHI (Not Handed In), which calculates as a zero; however, students are strongly encouraged to make arrangements with the teacher to discuss grade recovery opportunities before or after school.

ASSESSMENT IN 7TH GRADE

•Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) August 17•Iowa Test of Basic Skills (IOWA) October 12•Georgia Milestones Assessment April 14•Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK)•Formative & Summative

BRING YOUR LEARNING DEVICEB.Y.L.D.

• DRMS is a BYLD school• BYLD sign = Bring Device• BYLD sign = No Device• NEXT Network• CCSD Cell Phone policy changed from student possession to student

inappropriate usage• Permission form inside student agenda – sign, but do not remove• Access B.Y.L.D. Appendix L in CCSD Handbook

Commonly Asked Questions???

Does DRMS have a dress code?Yes – we follow the dress code established by CCSD and found in the CCSD Discipline Handbook 2015-16Changes for this school year:Yoga pants & piercings

Does DRMS have behavior expectations?Absolutely – the CCSD Discipline Code and policies stated within will be followed

Commonly Asked Questions???

• Are there school counselors at DRMS?Yes – Mrs. Martin – 8th Grade Mrs. Williams – 7th Grade

(maternity leave)

•Small Group Counseling •Student Scheduling •Testing •504 Plans•Teacher/ Parent Consultations•Crisis Intervention•Community Resource Referrals•Career Cruising

Commonly Asked Questions???

• Is there a nurse at DRMS?Yes –Rebeccah KeetonShe is on campus from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PMMedicine – Must be in original container with appropriate paperwork on file. Students may not carry medicine with them.

Medication Guidelines Found: http://www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/parentinfo/pages/handbooks.aspx

7th Grade Field Trip

• Trip is in the planning stages• Information will be shared at an evening parent meeting• Extended Day trip on motor coaches• Inappropriate student behavior can result in:

Parent being required to attend with child Students not being allowed to attend trip

Loss of Field Trip PrivilegeAttendance on school based field trips is a privilege and requires positive behavior in the regular school environment, conducting yourself as a good DRMS citizen at all times, and displaying respect to peers, teachers, administration, and staff at all times. Therefore, the following policy will apply to all students and their participation in all field trips:

• Office Discipline Referral – Warning• Second Office Referral – Student’s parent must accompany student on field trip

in order for student to attend. Parent must submit to a background check and cover adult cost of field trip. • Third Office Referral – Attendance on all field trips is denied.

Any assignment to Out of School Suspension (OSS) or Alternative School (ALT School) results in denial of field trip attendance for the school year

DRMS CLUBS & ACTIVITIES• Drama Club: School Plays -Mentoring Club• Beta Club: Academic Excellence - Panther Pals• Fish Club - Book Club• Yearbook - Spanish Club (8 th)• Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl• Student Council• Geography Bee• Science Fair• Social Studies Fair• Young Author’s Fair• Intramurals• Spelling Bee• 7th & 8th Grade Basketball• 7th & 8th Grade Cheerleading• Chorus, Band, Orchestra• Career Day• Nat’l Junior Honor Society• Relay For Life Team

Dean Rusk Middle School 2015-2016

Student Name: __________________________________ Homeroom Teacher: __________________ DATE INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION 8/3/15 If applicable, complete, sign and return the CCSD First Day Information (Coupons) 2nd, 4th, & 5th pages in packet

Complete, sign and return individual form Emergency Info for Early Dismissal Form

Complete, sign and return individual form Student Health Needs ID Form

Complete, sign and return individual form Student Profile/Data Verification Sheet (Make corrections, additions and/or deletions of information on this form. Place an X on the line next to names of people you list on this form who are allowed to check your student out.)

If Applicable, Complete and Sign Extra Food Sales Permission Form

Complete and return if interested School Council Nomination Form

Complete and Return GA DOE Parent Occupational Survey DATE SIGNATURE

09/1/15 _________________________________ Progress Report

10/16/15 _________________________________ Report Card

11/11/15 _________________________________ Progress Report

01/8/16 _________________________________ Report Card

02/5/16 _________________________________ Progress Report

03/23/16 _________________________________ Report Card

04/25/16 _________________________________ Progress Report

The final report card will be mailed home in June 2016.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASHDRMS 7th & 8th Grade Students ONLY

Friday, August 21st, 2015Dean Rusk MS Gym with DJ

3:45-5:45 pm

Tickets will be on sale during lunch:Tuesday, August 18 – Thursday, August 20

**Free Admission with PTSA Student Membership****$7 for non-members**

PARENTS: Please send a note with your child to their HR teacher stating that he or she will be staying after school for the dance. All students MUST be picked up by 5:45 pm

For the safety of all students attending:NO RE-ENTRY * NO EARLY PICK-UP * NO EXCEPTIONS

DRMS FUND RAISER 2015-2016

DRMS BAND FUNDRAISER – Thursday, August 6, 2015 – Monday, August 17, 2015Selling: Great American Savings PassAll proceeds benefit DRMS Band Program – Join or renew at Sam’s Club and get $10 gift cardCanyon’s Burgers – BOGOPURE – Spend $20 and get $10 discount; spend $50 and get $25 discountDiscounts at many other local businessesSCHOOL WIDE FUNDRAISER - Tuesday, September 1, 2015 – Tuesday, September 15, 2015All proceeds go to new DRMS building opening in 2016Cookie Dough, Wrapping paper, jewelry, various gifts, Students earn Ducks, Cash & Prizes!

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2016-2017!!!!!