Chapel Hill Middle SchoolAn Advanced Academic and Fine Arts Theme School

WELCOME TO CHMS!Catherine Westbrook Principal

Cindy Allen AP: Curriculum & Testing

Jamar Graham AP: Athletic Director & Discipline

Brittney Taylor AP: 6th Grade Academy

Laura Moncrief 6th Grade Counselor

CHMS 6th Grade Academy

➔ Developed to help ease the transition process from 5th grade to middle school.

➔ Provides a separate facility to allow for adjustment to middle school in a more comfortable setting (same-age peers).

CHMS 6th Grade Academy

➔ Induction program focused on teaching all students about middle school procedures.

➔ Designated Sixth Grade Counselor and Administrator allows for familiarity and consistency with students.

CHMS Sports

➔ Fall / Spring➔ Eligibility➔ Sports specific info - gym

Chapel Hill Middle School Information

➔ Projected enrollment: 1200➔ Seven Classes per day➔ Five Academic classes

◆ Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading

➔ Two Connections Classes per 9 weeks

Chapel Hill Middle School Information

➔ Advanced / Gifted Classes ◆ Offered in all Five Academic Areas

➔ Remedial Education Classes◆ Offered in Reading and Math

Chapel Hill Middle School Information

➔ Physical Education

➔ Connections Classes:◆ Band & Chorus (year-long)◆ Art I. & II.◆ Business & Computer Science◆ Career Development◆ Keyboarding-Computer Literacy◆ Study Skills Math◆ Study Skills Reading

Chapel Hill Middle School Information

➔ Rotating Class Schedule

WHY??

The rotating schedule allows for maximized student performance in ALL classes.

Chapel Hill Middle School Information

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Academics at CHMS

➔ Reading◆ Literature, Library Books, Reading

Journals, LEXILE Levels

➔ Language Arts◆ Essay Writing◆ Grammar

Academics at CHMS

➔ Math◆ Math Computation◆ Math Reasoning

➔ Science◆ Earth Science

● Geology, Astronomy, Hydrology

Academics at CHMS

➔ Social Studies◆ Geography & Culture

● Canada, Mexico, Central America, Australia, Oceania

Academics at CHMS➔ Homework Expectations

◆ Agenda Book ● Share daily activities ● Review with parent & get signature

◆ Reading - 20 min. / night◆ Math: 4-5 nights / week

➔ Overall, expect 1 hour to 1.5 hours of homework nightly

Academics at CHMS

➔ Class Evaluation◆ Tests/Quizzes = 25% - 35%◆ Daily Work = 65% - 75%

● Classwork● Participation● Reports / Projects● Warm Ups (5-10%)● Homework (5-15%)

Academics at CHMS

➔ Grades earned in both Academic & Connections Classes

➔ Progress Reports (4)➔ Report Cards (4)

◆ Grading System○ A = 90-100○ B = 80-89○ C = 71-79○ D = 70○ F = 69 & below

School Supplies

➔ Every student at CHMS Needs:◆ One 3 ring binder

● Many students find the zippered binders are best for organization

● Must be at least 3-4 inches wide◆ 7 Dividers◆ Notebook paper◆ Zipper pouch to hold pens & pencils

Academics at CHMS

➔ Scheduling for 2021-2022

◆ Academic Classes scheduled based on

academic performance, STAR, GMAS, &

teacher recommendations

◆ Fine Arts/Connections

● Band and Chorus: Must sign up!

● Advanced Art Program

FINE ARTS at CHMS➔ BAND

◆ A year-long commitment◆ Must provide instrument (rent/buy)

➔ CHORUS◆ A year-long commitment◆ Students learn the basics of Choral

performance and perform throughout the school year.

FINE ARTS at CHMS➔ See handout for Connections Class

Selection Form➔ Questions??

◆ Mr. Chambers - Band◆ Mr. Elliott - Chorus

➔ Decide on your connections & complete form

➔ Sign up also available on school website

FINE ARTS at CHMS

➔ Advanced Art Program

◆ A three year program

◆ Intensive study of the elements &

principles of design.

◆ Create an art “portfolio” to help prepare

for high school & beyond.

FINE ARTS at CHMS

➔ Advanced Art Program

◆ During the first 2 weeks of school, all

6th graders will take our school’s

creativity/drawing test.

◆ The art teachers will score and the top

60 scores will be placed in Advanced Art.

Counseling Services

1. Classroom Instruction2. Small Group Counseling3. Individual Counseling

★ PBIS Incentive Card Program★ Student Attendance★ Parental Support

Helpful Hints for New WIldcat Families

➔ Support our high expectations for your student:◆ Support our focus on academics,

positive student behavior, and consistent school attendance

◆ Trust us, work with us, and your child will have every opportunity to grow and achieve!

Succeeding in Middle School“The Chapel Hill Way”

A = AcademicsB = BehaviorC = ChoicesD = DreamsE = Effort

CHMS - Bragging Rights! Excelling in Academics & Athletics➔ 1st place - District Math Team Competition➔ 3rd place - District Spelling Bee➔ 3 students earned SUPERIOR ratings in the West

Metro Foreign Language Forum➔ Young GA Author Award - 6th grader!➔ 1st place - West Georgia Regional Science Fair,

Junior Division- Best in Show

CHMS - Bragging Rights! Excelling in Academics & Athletics

➔ 1st place Football➔ 2nd place Softball ➔ 1st place 7th Boys Basketball➔ 1st place 8th GIrls & Boys Basketball➔ 2nd place 7th Girls Basketball➔ 2nd place Girls & Boys Soccer➔ 1st place Girls & Boys Track

“The Best Getting Better, Whatever it Takes!”

Go Wildcats!!!