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Mr. Mirenzi - Principal
Ms. Hale-Smith – School Counselor
Ms. Dolan – Assistant Principal
Mr. Cooper – Assistant Principal
February 25, 2020
Students who are
Organized and take
Action to
Reach their Goals
Working as a community of stakeholders (faculty,
staff, students, families, and civic organizations)
Crofton Middle School provides a safe, welcoming,
and respectful learning environment of life-long
learners. We inspire each other to be kind, caring,
engaged, and productive members of the
community. We foster academic curiosity, global
thinking, and positive social growth.
Students will have 6 classes or periods per day in
addition to Advisory/SOAR
4 Core classes (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies)
2 Encore classes
o Encore classes rotate on an A Day/B Day schedule
o Encore classes are both semester and full year
• Option 1: 4 full year Encore classes
• Option 2: 3 full year Encore classes & 2 semester Encore classes
• Option 3: 2 full year Encore classes & 4 semester Encore classes
• Option 4: 1 full year Encore class & 6 semester Encore classes
ELA and Math Levels are based upon:
o PARCC scale scores (4th grade)
o Performance Series and CogAT scores
o Teacher recommendation
o Current course performance
Science and Social Studies are
heterogeneously grouped
Time Period Course Example
8:25 – 8:58 Advisory/
SOAR
Advisory/SOAR Advisory
9:02 – 9:54 1st period Core class Math
9:58 – 10:50 2nd period Core class English/Language Arts
10:54 – 11:19 Lunch Lunch
11:23 – 12:15 3rd period Core class Social Studies
12:18 – 1:10 4th period Core class Science
1:14 – 2:07 5th period A Day Encore class PE/Health
B Day Encore class Choice (Fine Arts)
2:11 – 3:05 6th period A Day Encore class Choice (may be W&CL)
B Day Encore class Choice
Time Period Course Example
8:25 – 8:58 Advisory/
SOAR
Advisory/SOAR Advisory
9:02 – 9:54 1st period Core class Math
9:58 – 10:50 2nd period Core class English/Language Arts
10:54 – 11:19 Lunch Lunch
11:23 – 12:15 3rd period Core class Social Studies
12:18 – 1:10 4th period Core class Science
1:14 – 2:07 5th period A Day Encore class PE/Health
B Day Encore class Choice (Fine Arts)
2:11 – 3:05 6th period A Day Encore class AVID
B Day Encore class Choice
Students MAY choose to begin taking a high school credit
language in 6th grade.
CMS offers:
o Spanish
o French
o Chinese
Note: AVID students begin taking their high school credit
language in 7th grade.
Nationally acclaimed recognition
High school graduates who can function in two or more languages are equipped with the knowledge and skills to participate successfully in college, careers, and a diverse 21st century society.
To be eligible for a Seal of Biliteracy, a student must fulfill the following requirements:
o Pass the Maryland High School Assessment in English 10
o Score Intermediate High Proficiency or equivalent on an approved world language assessment.
• AP – 4
• IB – 6 (Standard)
• ACTFL Assessments – Intermediate High
Notated on official transcripts printed by AACPS
By beginning language studies in 6th grade, students have the opportunity to reach Advanced Placement by 11th grade. Once test scores are released, those who qualify will be notified during the summer so that they can include the recognition on college applications.
All 6th graders take PE/Health all year every other day
All 6th graders take at least one Fine Arts class:
o Band 1 - full year
o Chorus 1 - full year
o Dance 6 - full year
o Instru Ensem: Perc 6 (Percussion Ensemble) - full year
o Orchestra 1 - full year
o Music Goes Global - semester
o True Colors (Art) – semester
*Band, Chorus, Orchestra, and Dance are performing groups which require rehearsals outside of the school day. Band and Orchestra typically practice before school. Chorus and Dance typically practice after school.
*Band and Orchestra require students to provide an instrument. There are some instruments available from CMS.
Remaining classes are chosen from:
o Exploring Technology 6 (Tech Ed) - semester
o Passport to the World 6 - semester
o Strategies for Success - semester
o Exploring FACS 6 - semester
o AVID (requires application and interview) – year long
Note – students who are in AVID do not take Strategies for Success as well.
Advancement Via Individual Determination
o Preparation for college and beyond for students in the “academic
middle”
o Enroll in rigorous courses
o What do you learn in AVID?
• Cornell notes
• Organize binders
• Time management
• Agenda use
• Study skills
• Reading, Writing, & Speeches
• Leadership skills
• Collaboration
• Tutorials
• College trips
√
Due February 28, 2020
Choose 1-10
= 1
= 1/2
=1
= 1
√
Please sign, date, and return!
Assist your child with selecting courses following the
directions on the course sheets
Sign, date, and return the course sheet to the 5th grade
teacher by February 28, 2020
Ms. Hale-Smith will be visiting the elementary schools
during the week of March 2 to assist the students with
online course selection
Students will be given access to the Student Portal during
the online course selection process
Open House in May- TBD
Sneak-a-Peek – Friday, September 4, 2020
Students enter the building and go to the cafeteria
Students are dismissed from the cafeteria at 8:15
Students must be in class at 8:25
Bus dismissal is at 3:05
Bus lists can be found on the AACPS website a week or so prior to the start of school
Classes are about 52
minutes each
Students have 4 minutes between classes
Staggered bell schedule for 6th graders
Lunch is 25 minutes long
Students earn Eagle tickets (PBIS)
Monthly Eagle Express newsletter
Weekly Blast (teams)
Write down homework in agenda
Get plenty of sleep
Complete and turn in homework on time!
Get extra help when needed
o TLO sessions on Tuesdays after school
o Attend SOAR for extra help
Get involved in extracurricular activities and clubs
Manage your time
Maintain an organized binder
Attend school on time every day
Focus and pay attention in class
Keep track of grades on Power School Student and
Parent Portals
Take good notes
Study your notes in the evening
Communicate early with teachers, school counselor,
administrator
Attend Parent/Teacher conferences throughout the
year – after school or on conference days
Participate in Student Led Conferences