1. Columbus Middle School Chargers New Student Orientation February 2014 WELCOME to

2. Columbus Middle School Administrative Staff: Principal: Mr. Randy Gratz Assistant Principal: Mr. Jay Payne Dean: Mr. Jeff Friedgood

3. COUNSELING STAFF COUNSELORS: Mrs. Shireman – 7 th Grade Mrs. Koenig – 8 th 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

4. 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

5. Sample schedule Bolt or Maverick 1 st Core class 2 nd Core class 3 rd Core class 4 th Core Class 5 th Lunch 6 th Exploratory or Elective Class 7 th Exploratory or Elective Class 8 th Connections Class CSA or AC 1 st Exploratory or Elective Class 2 nd Core Class 3 rd Core Class 4 th Lunch 5 th Core Class 6 th Core Class 7 th Exploratory or Elective Class 8 th Connections Class

6. 8 th Academic Challenge Team aka…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

7. 8 th Grade CSA Algebra I (HS Credit) Geometry (HS Credit) Biology (HS Credit) Humanities (Language Arts/Social Studies) STEM (Science/Math)

8. 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 teams Honor Roll: 9.0 or B+ average Gold Honor Roll: All A’s

9. DAILY SCHEDULE 7:25 Breakfast 7:40 First bell 7:50 Class Begins 3:05 School Day Ends

10. 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)

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. Dress Code Continued… UNDERGARMENTS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED ATTIRE MUST BE DEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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:  Suspension  Expulsion

18. 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.