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New Student OrientationNew Student Orientation

February 2014February 2014

WELCOME

to

Columbus Middle School Administrative Staff:

Principal: Mr. Randy Gratz

Assistant Principal: Mr. Jay Payne

Dean: Mr. Jeff Friedgood

COUNSELING STAFFCOUNSELORS: Mrs. Shireman – 7th Grade Mrs. Koenig – 8th Grade

Mrs. Hashimoto – Administrative Assistant

The Counseling Staff is here to help you choose your classes, and to give you someone to talk to about personal or school issues.

We want you to enjoy your Central Middle School experience, to study hard and to focus on completing your classes.

Counseling Office Hours 7:40 AM – 3:15 PM

Classes at Central

Core classes English Algebra, Pre Algebra or

Pre Algebra Prep Social Studies Science

Elective classes Band Choir Spanish or French

Exploratory classes Health Tech Ed Life Skills Art Indoor PE Outdoor PE Fit Smart Active Life Math Lab/Literacy Lab

Sample schedule

Bolt or Maverick 1st Core class 2nd Core class 3rd Core class 4th Core Class 5th Lunch 6th Exploratory or Elective Class

7th Exploratory or Elective Class

8th Connections Class

CSA or AC 1st Exploratory or Elective Class

2nd Core Class 3rd Core Class 4th Lunch 5th Core Class 6th Core Class 7th Exploratory or Elective Class

8th Connections Class

8th Academic Challenge Teamaka…Aventure or AC

Pre-AP Honors

Geometry (HS Credit)

Biology (HS Credit)

Social Studies

Language Arts

Honors

Algebra I (HS Credit)

Biology (HS Credit)

Social Studies

Language Arts

8th Grade CSA

Algebra I (HS Credit)

Geometry (HS Credit)

Biology (HS Credit)

Humanities (Language Arts/Social Studies)

STEM (Science/Math)

Progress Reports and Report Cards: Issued every 4 1/2 weeks F’s on 9 week report card will result in not being allowed to play on athletic

teamsHonor Roll: 9.0 or B+ average

Gold Honor Roll: All A’s

DAILY SCHEDULE

7:25 Breakfast

7:40 First bell

7:50 Class Begins

3:05 School Day Ends

Important Dates: February 17 (Monday) 6:30-8:15 CSA and AC

presentations at Central Open House April 10 (At Central) May 13 (Tuesday) At Central

AM Orientation for Lincoln, Parkside, Richards PM Orientation for Schmitt, Fodrea, ABC

May 14 (Wednesday) At Central AM Orientation for Southside and Taylorsville PM Orientation for Rockcreek, Clifty, Smith, and Mt. Healthy

Schedule Pick up: July 30 (Wed) 12-6 PM First Day of classes: August 4 (Monday)

Agenda/ Handbook Student Agendas will be passed out within the first 2

weeks of school. The Student Agenda will provide useful information

regarding: Homework Policies (Subject specific) Progress Reports/ Report Cards (4 ½ weeks/ 9 weeks) Eligibility Policy (No F’s to participate in extra curricular

activities.) Medication/ Medical Policy Dress code Rules

Central Middle School Students Are: Academically,          Personally, and               Socially Responsible

DRESS CODE

SHIRTS MAY NOT EXPOSE CLEAVAGE OR MIDRIFFS AND MUST HAVE A SLEEVE – NO TANK TOPS

HATS ARE NOT ALLOWED INDOORS SH0RTS OR SKIRTS MUST COME

CLOSE TO THE KNEE

Dress Code Continued…

UNDERGARMENTS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED

ATTIRE MUST BE DEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

ELECTRONIC DEVICES SUCH AS IPODS, CAMERAS,OR MP3 PLAYERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CLASSROOM

THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS OF THIS NATURE.

ANY ITEM CONFISCATED WILL BE HELD AND RETURNED TO THE STUDENT AT THE END OF THE DAY THE FIRST TIME IT IS TAKEN.

SUBSEQUENT INFRACTIONS-A PARENT MUST PICK UP.

LOCKER USAGE NO STUDENT IS PERMITTED TO SHARE

A LOCKER. THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR ITEMS STOLEN FROM LOCKERS. DO NOT SHARE YOUR COMBINATION

WITH ANYONE!!!! BACKPACKS MUST REMAIN IN YOUR

LOCKER

Bullying

Bullying is a comprehensive term that describes deliberate actions with the intent of inflicting emotional, physical, or psychological distress.

Bullying is a major offense which will result in disciplinary action including:SuspensionExpulsion

Central Middle School ensures the success of

every student in an environment that

maintains high expectations for

students and staff, enhances learning,

provides developmentally

responsive student-centered programs,

utilizes state-of-the-art technology, and fosters a partnership with all school stakeholders.