Welcome to our CLMSInformation Session

Spring 2015

Agenda for Information Session• Introductions• Provide Contact Information• Explain the Team Concept• Discuss Unified Arts, World Language and Music Ensembles.• Describe the Daily Schedule• Discuss Academic Support• List After School Activities• Answer Questions

Teaching Teams – Core Classes• There are 3 teams in each grade.• Team placement is computer-generated in July.• Heterogeneous grouping exists in all subjects

except Math.• Typical class size 210-230

Grade 6 Teams

Garnet Jade Aquamarine

L.A. L. McKenna L. Mellon N. Kennedy

Social Studies S. Delgrosso C. Devito N. Kennedy

Math C. Wicklund C. Ghiglia K. Daniewicz

Science TBD T. Bosco K. Daniewicz

Grade 7 TeamsRuby Turquoise Sage

L.A. D. Bushey C. Morosky L. Hanrahan

World Geography

D. Corazelli J. Randall M. Higgins

Math J. Randall K. Eident J. Gionet

Science M. Quiles C. McNeil K. Agins

Grade 8 Teams

Emerald Gold Sapphire

L.A. A. Stahl B. Sheridan L. Hanrahan

History C. Lee J. Bonillo M. Higgins

Math D. Seltzer M. Capasso J. Gionet

Science O. Turowski G. Williams K. Agins

Daily Schedule• Homeroom 7:45 – 7:52 U.A’s ↓• Period A 7:55 – 8:51 Grade 8• Period B 8:54 – 9:50 Grade 7• Period C 9:53 – 10:49 Grade 8• Period D Varies per grade Grade 6• Lunch Varies per grade• Period E 12:37 – 1:32 Grade 7• Period F 1:35 – 2:30 Grade 6• After-school 2:35 – 3:35 Mon., Tues., Wed.

Math Classes• Grade 6/7/8 Math, Grade 6/7/8 Accelerated

Math, TAG Math• Consideration: Test scores, teacher

recommendation, classroom performance and other data.

• All CLMS math pathways lead to the following options at a minimum Algebra I in 9th grade.

Unified ArtsUA classes meet every-other-day for 1 trimester (12 weeks) and each class period is 56 minutes.

Grade 6:• Technology Education• Computer Education• General Music

Grade 7:• Art• Health• Multimedia

Grade 8:• Wellness• Art II• Culinary

World LanguageStudents list their first preference.Classes meet every-other-day for the entire year. Each period is 56 minutes. Students will study the same language for all 3 years.

•French•Spanish

Performing Arts Ensembles

• Selections are made upon registration. • Ensembles meet every-other-day for the entire year.

Band and orchestra lessons take place once in the 6-day cycle. • Students who enroll in an ensemble will be expected

to continue through the school year unless otherwise determined through an Individualized Education Plan.

• Band• Orchestra• Chorus

How We Support Students•Academic • After-school extra-help sessions on Mon.,

Tues., Wed. for all students.• Student/Teacher Assistance Team• Planning and Placement Team (PPT)• L.A. Skills/ Math Skills• Support Center

How We Support Students• All adults!• Teachers• Counselors• School Social Worker and School Psychologist• Paraprofessionals• Principal/Assistant Principal• School Resource Officer

• Safe School Climate • Reflect…Respect…Respond motto• Safe School Climate Committee • Mentoring Program• 2 times per month, small groups, led by teacher and 8th grade

SAFE mentor• Student Alliance For Everybody (8th grade mentors)

• Restorative Discipline Model

Role of the School Counselor School counselors address the needs of ALL

students through the implementation of a comprehensive, standards-based, developmental school counseling program that covers three domain areas: academic development, career development, and personal/social development

• Counseling students both individually and in groups.• Developing and delivering developmental guidance lessons.• Supporting students by recognizing their abilities and teaching

skills to achieve success.• Helping to create a safe school climate.• Providing support during personal crisis.

Home-School CommunicationCLMS Web SiteTeacher Pages on the web site for

homework and important informationOnline Access for Academic Info. via

PowerSchool 24/7Parent-Teacher ConferencesE-mailSchool Counseling WebsiteParent-Student Handbook

After-School Activities• Student Council• Athletic Teams• Drama Club • Yearbook• Connections Program • Book Buddies, , Art Club, Rubik’s Cube, Garden Club, Comic Book Club, Sewing Club,

CLTV Video Studio, Pet Club, Coding Club, etc.

• ACES Program Activities Create Excitement for Students) • Ping pong, volleyball, fitness center,

indoor soccer, swimming

How to Contact Us• Main Office: 860.443.2837 James Sachs, Principal Tracy Moore, Assistant Principal

• School Counseling Office:860.437.6983 Carol Abate, School Counseling Department Secretary Stephanie Dinatali, Grade 6 Kenzie Lloyd, Grade 7 Bree Dolce, Grade 8

• To contact any teacher by email: first initial of first name followed by last name @waterfordschools.org

Questions?