El Cerrito Middle SchoolA learning community soaring together

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El Cerrito Middle School

Shelly YarbroughPrincipal

Ron KroetzAssistant Principal

Joann Ferrara-Genao Student Advisor

Peter Nelson

Counselor

Mandatory TDAP Booster Shot

BEFORE starting El Cerrito Middle School…

•Please make sure you provide the school with your student’s immunization records which should include proof of TDAP.

•California state law AB354 states: All students entering 7th through 12th grades need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) BEFORE STARTING school.

•You can give proof of TDAP immunization to your current CNUSD elementary school.

ECMS Facts

• Professional Learning Community

• Pre-AP Program

• Standards-Based Instruction

• Single Track School

• 136 Accelerated Sixth Grade Students

• 1267 Student Population

• Interdisciplinary Teams

• Block Schedule

 SCHOOL-WIDE ACHIEVEMENT GOALSGOAL: High Achievement on State and District Assessments

GOAL: Perform in the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) in each area of

the California Physical Fitness Test.

GOAL: Achieve 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher with

no D’s or F’s.

GOAL: Maintain 97% attendance, which includes not being tardy

to class.

GOAL: Earn Citizenship grades that are Satisfactory or

Outstanding.

STANDARDS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL-WIDE EVENTS

Achieve a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher with no D’s or F’s.

Maintain 97% attendance, which includes not being tardy to class.

Earn Citizenship grades that are Satisfactory or Outstanding

Registration Packet Available Online

Registration Packet Available Online• The registration packet was made available

online: February 27, 2014

• Return your completed registration packet to your current teacher: March 14, 2014

What does Online really mean?

New ONLINE OPTION Your participation is greatly appreciated and completely optional

•El Cerrito is piloting an online ELECTIVE COURSE selection process. 

•IF you would like to participate, you must currently have a student user name and password.

•If you currently do not have a student user name and password, you will receive one during the next school year 2014-2015 at ECMS. 

•You do not need to participate in the online selection process at this time.

Student SchedulesAll 7th Grade students will have the following schedule:

• Math

• Language Arts

• Science

• History

• Success for School

• Physical Education

• Elective OR Mastery Class

Elective Options Elective Core

• Trimester rotation

Band• Yearlong course

Choir• Yearlong course

Academy Classes Math Language Arts

General Education or Pre-Advanced Placement

What is Pre-Advanced Placement?

Pre-AP emphasizes…Prepares students for rigorous coursework in

high school and beyond

Pre-AP is not a prerequisite to, but preparation for AP courses

Enrolled in Pre-AP, Language Arts, Science, and/or History. Math placement will be determined based on student data

Work towards developing strong college and career ready skills

Elective Selection Process

Choice A Elective Rotation

3 courses a year

Life ManagementTechnologyPerforming ArtsVisual ArtsBeginning Guitar Intro to Humanities

Choice B Yearlong Electives

Band • Beginning

• Intermediate/Advanced

Choir

AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination

Spanish – 8th grade

Physical Education

All Students Participate in approx. five

hours weekly Use a P.E. locker Dress out daily Homework Weekly exercise logs Vocabulary Target heart rate CA State Fitness testing District common

assessments – 8th grade

Library

• School Library Open during school hours

• Community Library Closed Fridays

Other Opportunities

• Where Everybody Belongs (WEB)

• Peer Assistant Leadership (PAL)

• Associated Student Body (ASB)

• Yearbook (yBk)

• National Junior Honors Society (NJHS)

• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID )

Where Everybody Belongs (WEB)

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Where Everybody Belongs (WEB)WEB leader responsibilities include:

•Tours for incoming 7th graders during elementary school visits

•A Tutoring program that assists with organization and academics

•Academic Follow-ups for students below a 3.0 GPA at end of trimesters

•WEB Alerts – students that need academic, citizenship, or attendance mentoring from WEB leaders

•Lunch time activities and more…

Clubs

• Club Live

• Intermediate Schools

Sports League

• Cage Club

• Soccer / Volleyball

• Scrapbook

• More Than Books

• And more …

7th Grade Student Teams

Long Beach State University of TexasCal State Fullerton

8th Grade Student Teams

UC San DiegoUSCMichigan

Student Success• School Planner

Develop a habit of using planner daily Review planner for information List important dates: tests, papers, project dates,

end of grading periods, and three week progress reports

Manage planner for block days Parent signature on planner weekly

Student Success• Study Tips

Have a quiet place to study Prioritize, make lists, use index cards Study 30-40 minutes at a time, take a break and

repeat if necessary. Identify a study-buddy

• Facts Many teachers have websites located under

“Teacher Sites” on ECMS website homepage Access the ECMS website for information and

updates such as “Back to School Night” and “Open House”. Two great events!

Student Success

• Organization SystemBack Pack

• Moderate size• Clean out at home weekly

Binder • Label one section for each class• Clean out after each unit• Save information needed for tests

Student Success

• Progress Reports Computer generated

grade reports for

all classes

Issued every three weeks

Given to student during

their 5th period class

Parent signature required

Opportunity to stay informed

Student Success

• Parent / Student / School Communication Check your student’s planner for notes and

updates from teachers Look for the three week progress reports Contact teachers with questions about grades Parent conferences may be scheduled with the

teachers Visit our website, like our Facebook, and follow

us on twitter Use your password to go on Q Parent Connect

and view your student’s grades.

Q Parent Connect• Parents currently using Q Parent Connect may

continue use at the middle school.

• Parents new to CNUSD or the ECMS boundary can request instructions on Q Parent Connect after the beginning of the new school year in August, 2014.

• Please email Rebeca Perez, ECMS Records Clerks for a new password or with questions after the new school year begins in August, 2014. raperez@cnusd.k12.ca.us

Bell Schedule

Mon – Tues – Thurs – Fri

Block Periods

Breakfast 7:10 - 7:40

Warning 7:40 - 7:45

Per 1/2 7:45 - 9:20

Per 3/4 9:25 -11:00

Lunch A 11:00 -11:35

Per 5A 11:05 -11:55

Lunch B 11:55 -12:30

Per 5B 11:40 -12:30

Per 6/7 12:35 - 2:10

Dismissal 2:10 pm

Wednesday – Early Release

Breakfast 7:10 - 7:40

Warning Bell 7:40 - 7:45

Per 1 7:45 - 8:20

Per 2 8:25 - 9:00

Per 3 9:05 - 9:40

Per 4 9:45 -10:20

Lunch A 10:20 -10:55

Per 5A 10:25 -11:15

Lunch B 11:15 -11:50

Per 5B 11:00 -11:50

Per 6 11:55 -12:30

Per 7 12:35 -1:10

Dismissal 1:10 pm

Lunch Menu• Tacos

• Pizza Hut pepperoni & cheese

• Hamburgers

• Burritos bean & cheese

• Rice bowls teriyaki & orange

• Sub sandwiches turkey

• Salads

• Chicken nuggets

• Spicy chicken sandwich

Lunch Cost

• Breakfast $1.75 …muffins, danish, french toast, juice, milk,

& fresh fruit

• Lunch $3.00…main entrée with milk, water, fresh

fruit, & veggie daily! French Fries on Tuesdays. $2.50…same as above without water $1.50… for extra pizza slice $ .75 … cookie

• Important: All students that qualified for free and reduced meal prices at elementary must submit a new application for middle school.

Dress Code & Discipline

• All CNUSD dress code and discipline policies and procedures will be enforced.

• Go to www.cnusd.k12.ca.us for more details on the CNUSD dress code policy and Safe Schools Notification.

• Thank you in advance for your assistance and support with these matters.