“The mission of Lithonia Middle

School is to empower

students with effective tools to

become responsible citizens and continuous

learners in a transitional world.

Lithonia Middle School Lithonia Middle School Administrative StaffAdministrative Staff

Assistant PrincipalsAssistant Principals

Shelia Johnson – Instructional Asst. PrincipalShelia Johnson – Instructional Asst. PrincipalShelton Bernard– 8Shelton Bernard– 8thth Grade Asst. Principal Grade Asst. PrincipalLisa Watkins-7Lisa Watkins-7thth Grade Assist. Principal Grade Assist. PrincipalAngela Coleman-6Angela Coleman-6thth Grade Assist., Principal Grade Assist., Principal

Lithonia Middle School CounselorLithonia Middle School Counselor

Frances Dixson, Ph.D./Head Counselor/8th Grade

Alisa Jones, Ed.S/7th Grade Counselor

Artis Spencer, Ed.S/ 6th Grade Counselor

Patricia E. May, PrincipalPatricia E. May, Principal

8th Grade Students

All 8th grade students MUST score at least 800 on the Math and 800 on the Reading sections of the Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT)

CRCT

Criterion Referenced TestsCriterion Referenced Tests

Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT’s)Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT’s)

Criterion referenced tests measure student acquisition of the skills and knowledge described in the QCC. The assessments will yield information on academic achievement at the student, class, school, system, and state levels. (Examples: CRCT, GHSGT)

•The scale scores for the Georgia CRCT ranges from scores of 650-950.

•800 and 850 serve as the performance cuts. (Below 800 is “Does Not Meet” standards and Above 850 is" Exceeds” Standards).

•The link below will take you to Georgia DOE’s helpful Interpretive Guide for the CRCT.

http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/_documents/curriculum/testing/CRCT_score_interpretation_guide_2005.pdf

• Review last year’s test scores with your child. They were given to the students at the beginning of the school term.

• Target areas that your child did not score on grade level (Remember: 800 or above is “on grade level” in math), 800,reading.

• If your child is below grade level in reading or math the following resources are available:

AVAILABLE RESOURCES AT Lithonia MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Power Reading (Students must score below 800 on the CRCT in Reading)

• Math Tools (Students must score below 800 in Math on the CRCT)

(These courses are taken as connections classes)

• Supplemental Tutorial Services (Free tutorial services; Saturday School to be held at Lithonia Middle School.

• After school Tutorial (Held at Lithonia Middle-Date TBA)

Georgia Academic Placementand Promotion Policy

Beginning the 2005-2006 school year,

8th grade students must achieve a score of 800 or higher on the

Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) in

Math and 800 or above in reading

in order to be promoted.

October 15, 2008

Cost: $ 13.00

Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test

The 8th Grade PSAT October 15,

2008

Why take the PSAT in middle school?

How can you help your child?

When will I receive the scores?

Helpful Websites

• GaCollege411.org• Collegeboard.org• www.gadoe.k12.ga.us• www.careercruising.com

Websites Associated with CollegeEd

www.collegeboard.orgwww.ed.gov/thinkcollege

www.thinkcollegeearly.orgwww.collegeispossible.org

http://mapping-your-future.org/planningwww.wiredscholar.com

Now is the time to plan for your child’s future!

8th Grade Academic Programs

• CareerCruising• Rising 9th Grade and Diploma Choices

• PSAT Report Session, Georgia Perimeter College, TBA

• Lithonia High School Informational Meeting to be held at Lithonia Middle School

• Career Day-March 2009• Honor’s Day-February 2009

Its Time To Plan For Its Time To Plan For The FutureThe Future

Basic Diploma

HumanitiesMath/Science

Career Technology

College PrepCareer Technology

Dual Diploma

Requires 3 YearsWorld Language

3.5 CUGPA3.0 Core GPA

Diploma withSpecialization

Diploma withHonors/Distinction

DeKalb’s Diploma Choices

Please discuss this information at home with your family and make your decisions accordingly. LMS Counseling Staff