MS PRINCIPALSHIM, OK-RYUNG
2014-2015 Welcome to CDS MS
AGENDA New Teacher Introductions Welcome : Ms. Ok Ryung Shim (MS
Principal) The Dalton Plan School Calendar 2014-2015 Changes in 2014-2015 CDS Rules and Regulation Disciplinary Policy and Procedures Departmental Goals and Plans Parent Association Introduction
Ms. Rebecca Laders – English 6th & 7th
Ms. Kelly Cho – Math 5, 6, 8 Mr. Bradley McMath – Social Studies 6th &
8th Ms. Edina Yoon– Social Studies 5th & 7th Mr. Jason Howell – Science 5th, 6, 7th & ELL Mr. Johnathan Talbot – Physical Science
8th Mr. Tommy Li – Chinese 5th -8th Ms. Donna Wang – Chinese 5th -8th Ms. Sue Donkin – Chinese 5th -8th Ms. Christina Navarro – Spanish 5th -8th Mr. Yong Hoe Kim – (KSL) Korean as
Second Language Ms. Joice Shin– Visual Arts Ms. Brynae Bishop – Drama Ms. Ashley Yoon- Music Ms. Mijin Kim- Dance Mr. Sunwoo Hwang- P.E. Mr. Daniel Clem – P.E. Ms. Jacyln Alyward – P.E.
INTRODUCTIONS
FACULTY CHANGES
Ms. Christine Oh – Director of Middle School
Mr. Benjamin Scoville – Dean of Students
Mr. Jiho Park – Academic Director Ms. Sinah Kim – Middle School
Assistant Ms. Linda Choo – Librarian
MISSION AND GOAL
Middle School Principal
(Ok Ryung Shim)
CONTENT
Mission & Goal What we will do… How we will do...
DALTON EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
MISSION
We seek to educate our students in the tradition of excellence building on the Dalton Plan so that our students will engage in the global community with intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity and a compassionate mind.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PRIMARY GOAL
The primary goal of CDS Middle School is to create a safe and nurturing environment that promotes a culture of high
expectations and prepares middle school students for challenging
high school studies.
GOAL
Language - Skill to fit their grade Curriculum – To achieve each of their
goals Skill – How to learn How to organize How to communicate
WHAT? HOW?
We support… Target –Oriented Class Reading (10-25 Books) AR Support Study Club ELL
Each stude
nt
Academic
Behavior
Relationship
HOW TO MANAGE CDS MS
STUDENT
TEACHER
PARENTS
STUDENT DEAN
PRINCIPAL
DIRECTOR
MY GOAL
Trust
Students
Parents
Teacher
We will do our best
so that all of you
trust CDS Middle School
THE 6 CS
CDS Curricul
um
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Communication Curiosity
Community
Character
MORNING HOUSE
Attendance
Uniform Check
Announcements
Brain Teaser or
Character Education: Inspirational Quote for the Day
LONG HOUSE
6 Cs
Social and Organizational skills
Develop good study habits and life skills
Time Management Skills
Binder Check
Cooperative Discussion
Fun Activities
ASSIGNMENT
Organized plan for teaching and learning.
Help students identify what skills are needed, where the resources might be located, and what timetable should be followed.
Post it on the class website
LAB
Counseling
Competitive Sports
Academic Support and Monitoring
2014-15 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Student Handbook p. 5
2014-15 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Student Handbook p. 12
Academic Terms 2014-2015 Term 1 August 26th – October 20th
Term 2 October 21st – December 17th
Term 3 January 13th – March 9th
Term 4 March 10th – May 4th
Term 5 May 5th – June 20th
TIME TABLE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Hours Middle School
08:00 – 08:10 House
08:15 – 09:05 1st Period
09:10 –10:00 2nd Period
10:05 – 10:55 3rd Period
11:00 – 11:50 4th Period
11:50 – 12:20 Lunch
12:20 –12:50Monday – Thursday
LabFriday
Long House
12:55–13:45 5th Period
13:50–14:40 6th Period
14:45–16:00Tue / Thu*
Extra-curricularMon / Wed *7th Period
2014-15 COURSE OFFERINGS
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
English - 5 English - 6 English - 7 English - 8
Social Studies - 5
Social Studies - 6
Social Studies - 7
Social Studies - 8
Mathematics - 5 Mathematics - 6 Mathematics - 7 Mathematics - 8
Science - 5 Science - 6 Science - 7 Science - 8
P. E. P. E. P.E. P.E.
Fine Art Fine Art Fine Art Fine Art
World Language
World Language
World Language
World Language
MADD DEPARTMENT
5thGrade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8thGrade
Term 1Music Art Dance Drama
Term 2Art Dance Drama Music
Term 3Dance Drama Music Art
Term 4Drama Music Art Dance
Term 5 Students’ Choice
CDS GRADE SCALELetter Grade Percentage
Points(Regular)
A+ 97 – 100 4.3
A 93 – 96 4.0
A- 90 – 92 3.7
B+ 87 – 89 3.3
B 83 – 86 3.0
B- 80 – 82 2.7
C+ 77 – 79 2.3
C 73 – 76 2.0
C- 70 – 72 1.7
D+ 67 – 69 1.3
D 63 – 66 1.0
D- 60 – 62 0.7
F 0 – 59 0
READING PROGRAM
Promote Accelerated Reading (AR) Book Olympics Mon & Wed Schedule
Day Time Library House-SSR
Monday 3:35- 4:00 Grade 5, 7 Grade 6, 8
Wednesday 3:35- 4:00 Grade 6, 8 Grade 5, 7
ACADEMIC PROBATION
A student will be placed on academic probation, when his or her grades are below the 2.0 on Term Report Card.
Parents will be notified each term that the student is on academic probation.
Conference – parent(s) will be invited to a conference with the Director of Middle School and any relevant teachers.
SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION
After School Study Club
4:00-5:00pm (Mon-Thu) Structure, Support, and
Guidance
DRESS CODE
Pants / Shorts / Skirts - navy blue or beige
Shorts and skirts should reach the middle of the knee in length.
Middle School Students are required to change into their P.E. uniforms for their P.E. class.
Male students are not permitted to wear earing(s).
ENGLISH LANGUAGE POLICY
English is the official language of CDS.
All students must speak English during school times. This is from 8:00am – 7:50pm.
There are students at this school from many different nations. English is the common language we all share.
English Policy will be enforced strictly throughout the entire year.
Ignoring this policy will result in consequences.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
Breeches of School Rules
Verbal Warning(s)
Detention (held each day during Lab time) in the 1st floor Testing Room.
Detention 3 times in a term will result in a conference with parents
Major Offenses-See handbook Will result in Disciplinary Committee Hearing
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTACT DIRECTORY
DEPARTMENTAL GOALS AND PLANS
PE Fine Arts World Language Korean English Math Science Social Studies
PE DEPARTMENTMIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
KISAC Soccer (Fall) Volleyball (Winter) Basketball (Spring)
EC. Lunch/Lab Activities
DRAMA CLASSROOM
R-espect E-nthusiasm A-ltruism C-ommitment H-onesty
PARENT ASSOCIATION
Introduction