Orientation Topicsn Central DeWitt Middle School & Administrators n Scheduling n Courses & Courses Registration n Extra-Curricular Activities n Laptops & PED Expectations n Preparing for Middle School n Family & School Partnership n The First Week of School
Schedulingn Block Schedule n 4 – 90 Minute Blocks n Blocks and Skinnies
n Day 1 & Day 2 Rotation n Core Classes = 90 minutes
n Skinnies = 45 minutes n QueST Time
Courses We have 2 different categories of courses at
CDMS: n Core/Mandatory
n L.A., Math, Science, Reading, Soc. Studies, FCS/Health, P.E., Art, Music Tech, STEM 7, Computer Science 1, Career Ready
n Elective/CHOICE/Skinny classes Fine Arts, STEM, Career Technical Education
Core/Mandatory Classes n Language Arts 7 n Math n Science n Contemp. Global Studies n Music Tech, Art, FCS/Health, P.E. n Reading 7, STEM 7, Career Ready, and Computer Science 1
Choice Classes n Fine Arts: 7th Grade Band, Chorus 7 (Two Semesters) Guitar 1, Piano 1, Guitar 2, Piano 2 (One Semester each) n STEM: Next Generation STEM, Design1 (One semester each) n Career Tech. Education (CTE): Clothing Construction (One Semester)
Course Registration n March 26/27- Course Registration sheets will be
handed out and explained to incoming 7th graders. n April 16th - Parent/Student Middle School
Orientation Night. n April 16th-17th - Parents and students should
choose and finalize elective classes. n Return registration sheets by Wednesday, April
18th to your 6th grade teacher/Homeroom. n Students will register in class on April 18th!
Extra-Curricular Activities
n Winter School Play n Student Council n Athletics
n Fall- Cross Country, Volleyball, & Football, Cheerleading
n Nov/Dec. - Wrestling & Girls Basketball, Cheerleading n Jan/Feb. - Boys Basketball, Cheerleading n Spring/Summer – Track and Softball
How is Middle School Different? n Hallway Locker with a Combination n Change classes and teachers during the day n Change clothes for Physical Education and
have a gym locker with a combination lock n Carry laptop to each class. Can take home. n New Types of Classes n More Independence for Students n More Responsibility for Students
Laptop Computer Expectationsn Students carry computer from class to class n Students may take laptop home at night n MUST always carry in zipped laptop case n Keep in locked locker when not carrying it or
taking it home n Fully charge laptop every night n Do NOT take into locker rooms or to sporting
events n Leave name tags on computer bags
Electronic Device Expectationsn Personal Electronic Devices include cell phones,
iPod Touch, MP3 Players, handheld gaming devices, etc.
n Powered off & out of sight between 8:00-3:00 n If problems occur, the student handbook is
enforced.
Preparing for Middle School n You will receive your class schedule and
locker combination via Infinite Campus (August 6th).
n Rewrite your schedule in an easy to read format.
n Practice finding your way to your classrooms.
n Practice opening your locker and memorize your combination.
n Put your school supplies in your locker BEFORE the first day of school.
n Tues. August 21st, MS Open House 6-7pm
Preparing for Middle School n Designate a study space at home. n Set a regular homework time each day. n Homework is an important part of Middle School.
n Continuation of Learning n Necessary to Successfully Master Skills & Knowledge n Develops Personal Responsibility n Leads to Successful Transition into High School years n Fact of Life
Family and School Partnership n Fall & Winter Parent-Teacher Conferences n Teachers have a daily planning time
n Phone calls, e-mails, meetings n Infinite Campus – parent portal *****
n Grades, Assignments, & Attendance n Updated weekly
n CDMS Parent Info webpage n Weekly Newsletters n Tuesday, August 21st –OPEN HOUSE 6-7pm
The First Week of School The first week is designed to help your child adjust to
CDMS. n Help with Schedules, Lockers, Extra time between
classes n Introduction to seventh grade teachers n Tour the building (Aug. 21-24, 8am-3pm) n Review Policies and Procedures for the school and
classes. Each student will be given a copy to share with his/her parent(s).
We invite you and your student �to now take your first step…If you would like a copy of this presentation, please call or e-mail Mr. Small n [email protected] n Required/Important Links for
extracurricular activities: Physical Release Form Good Conduct Form