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CHAGRIN FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
PARENT ORIENTATION
"No other age level is of more importance to the
future of individuals, and, literally, to that of society;
because these are the years when youngsters
crystallize their beliefs about themselves and firm up
their self-concepts, their philosophies of life and
their values - the things that are the ultimate
determinants of their behaviors."
Understanding and Appreciating the Wonder YearsJohn H. Lounsbury
CHARACTERISTICS OF
MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
PHYSICAL• Uneven physical growth
• Rapid brain growth
• Restlessness and periods of fatigue
• Metabolic & hormonal fluctuation
• Periods of high energy and lethargy
• Underdeveloped sense of time and space
INTELLECTUAL• Short attention span
• Needs relevance in learning
• Responds to choice
• Varied ability level
• Inquisitive
• Concrete thinking
• Orientation to the present
EMOTIONAL• Fluctuating Emotion
• High level of anxiety
• Extreme sensitivity
• Behavior
• Fluctuating moods
• Extreme self-consciousness
SOCIAL• Desire for independence
• Sensitivity to peer pressure
• Reclusive behavior
• Changing interests & priorities
• Needs to focus on role models
• Acceptance
WHAT DOES A MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE LOOK
LIKE?•All students take the following core classes:
•English, Math, Science, Social Studies
•All students take the following required courses:
•Phys. Ed., Health, Computer Applications, Art
7th Grade
Common Core
8th Grade
Common Core
6th Grade
Advanced Applicatio
ns
7th Grade
Algebra I
8th Grade
Geometry
6th Grade Math 6
7th Grade Advance
d Applicati
ons
8th Grade
Algebra I
MATH PROGRAM PROGRESSION
ELECTIVES - FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish French Chinese
Level 1 of each language is taught over two years. Students receive grades on their high school transcript in eighth grade.
Two years of foreign language is the requirement for most universities.
ELECTIVES - MUSIC
•Band
•Strings
•Choir
ELECTIVES -
CONSIDERATIONS• If a student takes both a foreign language and a
music, no study hall time will be available.
• Students receiving intervention will be asked to choose between foreign language and music.
EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS
• Yearbook
• Newspaper
• Power of the Pen
• Student Council
• Principal’s Advisory Council
REMINDERSAttendance Matters!
• Students will be considered unexcused after 5 days of missed school unless accompanied by a doctor’s note or a planned absence form.
• Students will receive consequences for tardies:
• 4th-8th tardy- After School Detention (ASD)
• 9th-12th tardy-Saturday School for each late arrival.
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A TDAP VACCINATION
PRIOR TO THE START OF 7TH GRADE
CFMS AthleticsParent Night Presentation
Offerings
Fall
Co-Ed Cross Country
Girls’ Volleyball (Tryout)
Football
Cheerleading (Tryout)
Winter
Wrestling
Boys’ Basketball (Tryout)
Girls’ Basketball (Tryout)
Cheerleading (Tryout)
Spring
Co-Ed Track and Field
How do I sign up? On-Line Portion
Visit cfhs.finalforms.co
m
Registration for Fall will open in
April.
Sign all the forms.
Select all sports.
Have your child sign forms. Notification will be sent to his/her e-mail.
How do I sign up? Paper portion.
On-Line Confirmation Form
OHSAA Physical Form (6 pgs.)
Valid for 1 year from exam.
Athletic Eligibility: 3 Levels
OHSAA
The student must have passed 5 classes the previous quarter.
7th Graders not subject to this rule until the second quarter of 7th grade.
CFEVS
The student must not fail more than one course in the previous quarter.
Students below a 2.0 GPA may apply for conditional eligibility.
7th graders not subject until the second quarter.
Weekly
Any student with two reported failing grades during the season will not practice or compete with the team until no more than one failing grade remains.
www.chagrinathletics.org
Your source of information…• Schedules• Contact Information• Sign up for e-mail alerts.• Atletic Department Files and Links (download paperwork)
• On-Line Forms Information• Physical Form• On-Line Confirmation Page• Transportation Release Forms (3 day prior notice,
please)
Commitment
Sport Start Date August Practice Time Game Days
Cross-Country August 4 9-10:30Mainly Tuesdays,3 Saturday Meets
7th Grade FootballAugust 4
Equipment August 18:30-10:30 Mainly Tuesdays
8th Grade FootballAugust 4
Equipment August 18:00-10:00 Mainly Wednesdays
7th Grade Volleyball August 4 8:00-10:00 Mainly Mondays & Wednesdays
8th Grade Volleyball August 4 8:00-10:00 Mainly Mondays & Wednesdays
Todd Thombs [email protected] Athletic Director - MS
Music ProgramsMr. Hamid
1011 × 771 - mustech.pbworks.com
Washington DC Trip Information
***Current 7th Graders OnlyMrs. Miralia & Mr. Rothstein
[email protected]@chagrinschools.org
We look forward to a great year with you and your children!