Welcome to Collingswood Middle School

It’s where you want to learn!

6th grade orientationMay 6, 2009

Your guide to Collingswood Middle School

INFORMATION AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS…

•Dr. John McMullin- Principal

•Ms. Kim Micale- PTA President

•Mr. Edward Hill- Athletic Director

•Mrs. Hillary Roof, RN School Nurse

•Mrs. Barbara Wister- School Counselor

CMS PTAMrs. Kim Micale,

President

Largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-

for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens

active in their schools and communities. PTA is a leader in reminding our nation

of its obligation to children.

CMS Athletics-Mr. Hill

EligibilityAcademic-Not failing any subjectsDiscipline-Not SuspendedPhysical-A must for participation!

We have many clubs, sports and activities at CMS. To really enjoy your middle school years get involved with one or more of these activities. It is a great chance to meet other students and

make new friends.

Boys Girls

Basketball Basketball

Soccer Soccer

Wrestling Field Hockey

Track & Field Track & Field

Baseball Softball

Lacrosse

•Updated NJ State Code for Entrance to 6th grade:

•Every child born on or after January 1, 1997 and entering or attending GRADE 6 or a comparable age level Special Education program on or after September 1, 2008, shall have received the following:

A) One dose of Meningococcal-containing vaccine such as the medically preferred Meningococcal conjugate vaccine

B) One dose of Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, acellular pertussis) after the 10th birthday.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL NURSE

Immunizations for Grade 6

•This is a state mandate and MUST be fulfilled before entering in September of 2009. Written proof must be given to your school nurse as soon as the vaccines are received. Parents should contact their physician or the Camden County Health Department at 856-931-2700 to schedule these vaccines. If you have any questions, you may contact Hillary Roof – Middle School Nurse at 962-5702 or roofhi@Collingswood.K12.NJ.US

6th Grade Program of Studies

Dr. McMullin

CORE classesPhysical Education & Health

ENCORE classesOpportunities…Opportunities…Opportunities

CORE PROGRAM ENGLISH

•Critical Reading

•Persuasive and Narrative Writing

•Speaking

•Listening

CORE PROGRAM Mathematics

•Problem centered curriculum

•Focus on skill development, reading and communication

•Preparation for algebra and higher math

CORE PROGRAM Science

•Astronomy

•Geology

•Physical Science

•Weather

•Structures of Life

•The Environment

Core Program Social Studies

•Ancient Civilizations

•Greece and Rome

•Middle Ages

•The Renaissance

•Rise of Industrialism

CORE PROGRAM

LEARNING LAB: Computer, Math, Language Arts

•Portable laptops

•Supplement to basic instruction

•Grade level projects

ENCORE 1

Spanish Art

Tech Ed. Nutrition/Independent Living

ENCORE 2

S.O.S. (two marking periods) Success for our students Theater

Imagination/Innovation and InventionI 3

OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSIC

•Band

•Orchestra/Strings

•Chorus

SCHEDULE

Homeroom 7:50-8:05 Lunch 11:50-12:18

Core EncoreEnglish, Math, Science, Social Studies, Learning Lab

Health/PE, Hands On Courses, Music

Period 1 8:08-8:50 Period 2 8:53-9:35 Period 3 9:38-10:20 Period 4 10:23-11:05 Period 5A 11:08-11:50 Lunch 2 11:50-12:18 Period 6 12:21-1:03 Period 7 1:06-1:48 Period 8 1:51-2:33

A view of CMS From the Counseling Department

Mrs. Barbara Wister, School Counselor

•Parent Conferences

•Telephone Conference

•Classroom Guidance Instruction

•Individual Counseling

•Conflict Resolution

•“Sit & Chat”

Please feel free to stop by the Counseling Office if there is a problem. Just make sure you get a pass

from your teacher to visit us.

Progress Reports are sent home 4 times a year. Report cards are issued 3 times a year to the

student. Final report cards will be mailed home.

Mrs. Wister – School CounselorMrs. Weightman - Secretary

With PowerSchool your parents can check your grades and attendance on a daily basis.

Parents can also email the teachers through the PowerschoolProgram.

Powerschool is a great resource and provides feedback that can serve to motivate students to do their best work.

Student Support

• Homework Club• Peer to Peer Program• Peer Tutoring• Computer Drop-In• I&RS• Basic Skills Improvement• In-Class Support• Resource Room

Important InformationState Testing: NJ-ASK

“High Stakes Testing”“Partially Proficient”, “Proficient”,

“Advanced Proficient”

During the week of May 3, 2010, all 6th Graders will be taking the NJ-ASK 6 (i.e., the state-wide test developed by the New Jersey Department of Education).

ADVICE TO

STUDENTS…

Homework

Find a time and place where you can work quietly each day.

Organization is one of your most important assets.

If you need help, see your teacher as soon as possible. The teachers are willing to help you, but you must make the first move.

Proof read your finished assignments.

HOMEWORK

IF YOU ARE ABSENT…

If you are absent, see your teacher immediately when you return to get your missed assignments. Ask a friend to get your assignments for you from your teachers if you are going to be absent less than 3 days. After 3 days, ask your parent/guardian to call and request your missing work from Mrs. Weightman at 962-5702 (ext. 7200). Homework and assignment requests for absent students should be made through the Counseling Office, but at least 24-48 hours must be allowed for the collection of work from all the teachers.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

A gym suit must be worn for Physical Education.

They can be purchased from your Physical Education teacher. ($15)

A.K.A.

GYM

We have three lunches:

one for 6th gradeone for 7th grade

and…. one for 8th grade.

Check your schedule for the times. You can purchase lunch through the school or bring your own

YOUR PASSPORT TO SUCCESS AT CMS

• respect yourself and others • not sure of the rules, ask questions• come prepared for class• do your homework• study for tests and quizzes• get involved in sports, clubs and activities

Clubs & School Organizations•Student Council

•Yearbook Club

•Chess Club

•Performing Arts: Theatre, Band, Chorus, Orchestra

•Peer Mediation

•Tech Crew

•Newspaper

•REBEL 2

Hints for staying out of trouble

• write your homework in your assignment book and keep it with you all the time

• be on time for school and don’t be late to your classes

• keep your locker closed and don’t give away the combination number

• cutting detentions and Saturday school means getting additional detentions

• come to school dressed appropriately• keep in mind this grading policy: A=92-100;

B=83-91; C=74-82; D=65-73; F=64 and below

DISCIPLINE/ATTENDANCEDR. MCMULLIN

• All rules in Student Agenda-Great Toolcollingswood.k12.nj.us

• Zero Tolerance for Drugs/Fighting/Bullying• Lockers/Book Bags/Dress Code• Excused vs. Unexcused• Being late to school 3Xs=1 absence• 18 unexcused absences=loss of credit• Credit Completion/Summer School

Positive School Climate Social/Emotional Learning School Based Activities

•Team-Based Learning

•Veteran & Caring Staff

•Regular interaction with School Counselor

•Transition Plan – “Peer to Peer”

•Relationship Building

•Parent Involvement

•Communication and Responsiveness

•Positive Behavior Support Incentive Program

Closing Comments

•May 15 Incoming 6th graders visit CMS

•May 22 Incoming 6th graders attend CMS . Character Education Assembly

•June 1 CMS Family Night at the Riversharks

•August 27 Orientation & half day “Transition . Camp” for Incoming 6th Graders

•September CMS Back to School Night

•Thank you to this evening’s Presenters

•Please join us for Refreshments supplied by the fantastic CMS PTA

•Welcome to the Collingswood Middle School Family

•Thank you for attending and have a great evening!