welcome to granite oaks middle school jay holmes, principal jeff christensen, assistant principal
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Welcome to Granite Oaks Middle School
Jay Holmes, PrincipalJeff Christensen, Assistant Principal
Don’t Worry…
You Will Survive Middle School!!!
GOMS Fun Facts
► GOMS is in its 15th year
► GOMS is Top Ranked Middle School in Placer and Sacramento Counties with API scores over 900 on past CST scores
► Currently over 900 students enrolled
► 74% of all GOMS students maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher during the first semester
► Plethora of things to do at GOMS – Sports, clubs, student senate, CJSF, service learning
projects, math and science Olympiads
Academy System
● School within a School
Core Subjects - Mathematics, Language Arts, World History, Life Science
Enrichment Period - Accelerated Reading (AR)
Intervention Program
Physical Education / Elective Choices
● Placement
Computer Generated
MATH / STEM / AVID / GATE
No Requests
All students must meet requirement for TDAP immunization in order to attend school on August 19, 2014. There is no grace period/extension to receive the vaccine after school starts. Submit proof of vaccine to current school as soon as possible: 1 dose of Tdap, Adacel, Boostrix Date of vaccine must be given on or after 7th birthday Proof considered printout from doctor or CA Immunization Yellow Card with students name, DOB, vaccine name, date vaccine administered, name of clinic or doctor administering vaccination
Additional information regarding vaccines and Placer County Clinics available at:
http://www.rocklin.k12.ca.us and http://www.shotsforschool.org
2014-15 Incoming Student Immunization Requirement
“CHANGES”
In Middle School
Transitions
7th Grade Focus
Transition from elementary to middle school
8th Grade Focus
Transition from middle school to high school
Changes In Middle School
Physical
Puberty“Hormone City”
Emotional
Independence
Friends
Social
Leads to Middle School Drama
Safe Schools
• Highest Priority - Establish Safe and Positive Learning Environment • We CARE about your Student• Treat students with Respect and Value
Bully Prevention
Bullying – Most common 6th, 7th and 8th
Proactive Philosophy – • 7th/8th Grade Assemblies
• Rachel’s Challenge
• Address All Reports
Social Media
• Cyber Communication Challenges• Parental Monitoring Facebook, Text Messaging
Instant Messaging , etc.• No cell phone use on campus 8:30 – 3:10
Facebook - Instagram - TwitterSnapchat - Kik messenger
Oo-Voo - Tumblr - WhatsApp - Vine
Secret–Speak Freely - Whisper - Yik Yak
MeetMe - Omegle - Skout - Tinder
Discipline Policy
• Merit System• 100 Points at the beginning of each quarter• Keep Points• Rewards activity quarterly
• Detention System• Academy Detention – 30 minutes• Referrals to Office• Friday School – 3:15 – 5:30 pm• Suspensions
Dress CodeAll clothing shall be within the bounds of decency and good taste.
Please check student handbook for specifics.
* Modesty
* Appropriateness
Let’s have a great experience!!!
• Encourage your student as he or she becomes a young adult.
• Communicate with school personnel
Jay Holmes – 315-9009 Ext. 3800 or [email protected]
Jeff Christensen - 315-9009 Ext. 3804 or [email protected]
LINDA MARCARIANROSEMARY ELSTON
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Welcome Parents
Counselor’s Role
Monitor Academics Advocate for Students Personal, Social and Emotional
Support Introduce the High School Exit
Examination Begin Planning for High School
Graduation Explore Career and College Options Naviance (Orientation for high
school) Referrals
School Day8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.Separate lunches – 7th grade (12:02 –
12:37)Nutrition Break: No recessPassing period (3 minutes)Before school / After school help
available with teachers
Homework for 7th Grade
One to two hours four (4) to five (5) days per week
Determine daily study scheduleIdentify quiet place for studyingBe available for assistanceMonitor missing assignments using websiteLibrary is open for homework completion
and studying Tuesday through Friday (3:10 to 4:00)
Electives
ArtBandChorusOrchestraManufacturing
TechnologyHome EconomicsExploratory
SpanishPublications
Two electives per year (Fall and Spring Semester)
Electives are scheduled based on course availability – no guarantees
Band and Orchestra are full year courses
Electives are exploratory in content – (do not meet high school pre-requisites)
Registration ProcessFeeder School Visits ---
April 17 and April 23, 2015
Educational Plan Worksheet (course selection) distributed by elementary teachers
Due Friday, April 24, 2015 to elementary teachers
W.E.B. Day --- August 12, 2015 (9am – 12 noon)
Math
Preliminary Math Placement Test - April 21, May 12 - 13 2015 at
Feeder Schools
Final Math Placement Test – Web Day Aug 12– 7th grade
2:00 pm (voluntary)
AthleticsEast DivisionWilson C. Riles
OlympusCavitt
Twelve BridgesE.V.Cain
Creekview RanchGlen Edwards
Chilton
West DivisionGranite Oaks
EichSpring View
BujanAntelope Crossing
SilveradoCooley
Fall --- Cross Country ( no cut), Flag Football, Girls VolleyballWinter --- Wrestling (no cut), Boys/Girls BasketballSpring --- Track & Field (no cut)
Contact: Jerry Ryan(916) 315-9009, xt. [email protected]
Voluntary Athletic Contributions
Accepted
Eligibility
Academic , Athletic, Activities
Good citizenship by following the school rules
80 or more merits per quarter2.0 grade point averageNo more than one “NM” grade per quarter
Student Activities
Associated Student BodySchool Activities
FundraisersDances
Myth - Once your child gets to Middle School, they don’t need help from Parents.
Fact - There are LOTS of ways a parent can help! It’s just different than in Elementary School.
The PFC supports our students, teachers and school by: donating time, talents and expertise, as well as financing projects that would not otherwise be possible.
Parent Falcon Club
√ Board Positions OPEN!
√ PFC Membership
√ Magazine/Cookie Dough Sales (Sept/Oct)
√ Teacher/Staff Appreciation – Monthly
√ Fundraising to meet school needs / deficits
√ Save Mart ~ eScrip
√ Box Tops and Soup Labels – Library Books
√ Leverage “connections” you have in the community
How Can You Help?
We are NOT your typical Elementary School PTC!
Become a PFC Member
Sign up tonight!
Help a Little or a Lot! It’s up to you!
All parents are encouraged to help.
“Many hands make light work”
E-mail address: [email protected]
Your First Opportunity
So Far, So Good???
Question and Answer Session
We will be staying to answer any questions you might have regarding GOMS!
We hope you have a great night!
See you next year!