Riding the Bus Together to Success! Welcome!!! CMS Parents Riding the Bus Together to Success!

What is our Mission? The mission of Carter Middle School is to develop the whole student, emphasizing academics and social, emotional skills in a safe and positive learning environment.  

My Vision To have a school in which everyone works together to be the best school to learn and work and everyone feels loved.

Relationships, Relevance, & Rigor! What’s up this year? Be Here (<5) Stay Positive No Energy Vampires Allowed! Love each other. Work hard! Have fun! Relationships, Relevance, & Rigor!

CMS Goals Increase Attendance to above 95% Reduce Chronic Absenteeism by 5%. Increase the number of students that are Proficient/Advanced in Math by 3%. Increase the number of students that are Proficient/Advanced in Reading/English by 3%. Increase Family and Community Engagement

Programs VILS PBIS Special Education CTE (Technology and Computer) Honors Courses RTI

HORNET Positive Respectful Involved Dependable Excellence

Hornet PRIDE Expectations CLASSROOM HALLWAYS CAFETERIA RESTROOMS Positive Participate in activities appropriately   Be supportive, cooperative, and helpful to others. Make positive comments about self and others. Positive interactions with staff and peers Be polite Use appropriate language Be neat and orderly Respectful Use good manners Follow directions Listen to other’s point of view without interrupting Be honest with your destination Keep hands by your side and to self Keep quiet in the hallways Be aware of others around you Keep to yourself Involved Be engaged in learning Show positive effort on all assignments Be courteous during transitions Walk on right side and be aware of others around you Create a welcoming environment for all Keep area clean Dependable Be on task Use electronic devices appropriately Be prepared for class by having all supplies, books, and IPAD Get to class on time Get all items through the line the first time Throw away your trash Clean up after yourself Flush and wash hands after each use Excellence Turn in assignments Produce quality work product Attend all classes and avoid wandering the hallways Follow cafeteria procedures Use your time wisely

NO ENERGY VAMPIRES ALLOWED!

Bullying, Harassment, and cyberbullying Knox County Schools prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation, bullying and cyber-bullying.1,2 Harassment, intimidation, or bullying is conduct that disrupts both a student’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate students in a safe and orderly environment. All Knox County School’s staff is responsible for ensuring this is faithfully implemented in all areas under their purview or direct supervision. “Cyber-bullying” means bullying undertaken through the use of electronic devices; “Harassment, intimidation, or bullying” means any act that substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities or performance, and:

Bullying, Harassment, and cyberbullying If the act takes place on school grounds, at any school sponsored activity, on school-provided equipment or transportation or at any official school bus stop, the act has the effect of:  Physically harming a child or damaging a student’s property;  Knowingly placing a student or students in reasonable fear of physical harm to the student or damage to the student’s property;  Causing emotional distress to a student or students; or  Creating a hostile educational environment; or

Bullying, Harassment, and cyberbullying If the act takes place off school property or outside of a school-sponsored activity, it is directed specifically at a student or students and has the effect of creating a hostile educational environment or otherwise creating a substantial disruption to the education environment or learning process.

Bullying, Harassment, and cyberbullying  Students who feel they are being harassed, bullied or intimidated may report this concern to any teacher or school administrator or the office of the Superintendent using any means of communication with which they feel comfortable. Consequences and appropriate remedial action for students who commit acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying may range from behavioral interventions up to and including suspension or expulsion. The appropriate action will be consistent with established Board Policy, case law, Federal and State statutes. Reference KCS Board Policy J-210 - Harassment of Students and J-211 - Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying or Cyber-Bullying

Bullying, Harassment, and cyberbullying

NO ENERGY VAMPIRES ALLOWED!

CMS Discipline Progressive Discipline Possible Consequences: Classroom Responses Administrative Conference Silent Lunch Off Team Restriction Out of School Suspension Long-Term Suspension: Alternative School

INFORMATION THOMAS WATSON Email: thomas.watson@knoxschools.org Phone: 865-933-3426 Twitter: @CMS_principal_

It’s going to be a great year! Show Your Hornet PRIDE!! It’s going to be a great year!