Belmont Ridge Middle School Home of the River Hawks

Motivated…. Dedicated… Educated!

Mission Belmont Ridge Middle School ensures the future success of our students, by providing an equitable, engaging environment of educational success.

Belmont Ridge Team Mr. FlynnPrincipal Mr. McKenzieAssistant Principal Mr. SurmaAssistant Principal Mr. SkinnerDean Mrs. DevineCounselor Mrs. Kim Secretary Kristan AshParent Liaison Teachers!

Parent Organization Be in the KNOW… Join the PTSO!!!!! Be a part of an amazing group! Volunteer Sponsor major school events and keep up with community events! PTSO Family Dinner April 26 at 7 pm Membership forms are on the BEMS website.

Block Schedule 90 Minute Blocks 90 Minute Blocks Classes meet every other day Classes meet every other day 4 Classes Per Day 4 Classes Per Day Resource, Spectrum and Math or Reading Workshops Resource, Spectrum and Math or Reading Workshops Music/Art/FACS/Tech Ed Music/Art/FACS/Tech Ed Foreign Language Foreign Language

Sample Student Schedule A Day English German Civics Lunch PE/Health B Day Tech Ed Resource Science Lunch Geometry

The Process of Course Selections Students are meeting with Mrs. Devine to select their courses and to create plans of study for high school Parents will receive a list of courses their child selected with the 3 rd Quarter report card. Parents have until June 15, 2012 to request 8 th grade course changes with Mrs. Devine.

COURSE SELECTIONS Core Academic Courses English Civics Science Math PE/Health Resource Full Year Elective Courses (Students Need Two) Foreign Language Art Chorus Band Guitar Level 1 or 2 Strings Tech Ed FACS

Honors vs. Academic It’s a balancing act.... HonorsAcademic US History Language Arts Science Make choices that will keep your child well balanced and not stressed. BEMS GOAL All BEMS students will take at least one honors class before leaving middle school.

Oral Language Analyze Readings Impact of Readings Vocabulary Develop Writing English Content covered incorporates:

Physical Science Periodic Table Physical and chemical changes Energy Transformation Matter and Energy

Civics and Economics Civics Civics Political Organization Political Organization Social Organization Social Organization Laws Laws History History Economics Allocation of Resources Current Events Geography Cultures

Math Selection Process This is a scaled down version of the chart in the Program of Studies. A copy of that chart is on the back of the map Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8 Math 6 Math 6 SOL Test Math 7 Math 7 SOL Test Algebra I SOL Test High School Credit Accelerated Math 6/7 Math 7 SOL Test Algebra I SOL Test High School Credit Geometry SOL Test High School Credit Algebra II/Trig SOL Test High School Credit

Math Options Math 8 Math 8 This is a remedial class. This is a remedial class. Very few students will be taking this class. Very few students will be taking this class. Double Block Algebra 1 Math everyday. Allows more time to learn Algebra I Math Workshop s.

8 TH GRADE SOL’S Reading Reading Writing Writing Math Math Social Studies Social Studies Science Science

The National Conference Center Belmont Ridge Middle School 2009 School Business Partnership Award Recipient

Student Experiences Catering – Students learn the role of the sales and catering department and the importance of communicating with the customer to determine needs, menus, and event set-up. Catering – Students learn the role of the sales and catering department and the importance of communicating with the customer to determine needs, menus, and event set-up. Once the information has been finalized, it than needs to be clearly communicated to the operating departments. Once the information has been finalized, it than needs to be clearly communicated to the operating departments. Staging – Students learned and used tools to diagram a room for an event, to include tables, staging, set up and audio-visual. Staging – Students learned and used tools to diagram a room for an event, to include tables, staging, set up and audio-visual. Culinary – Students learn about the full process from purchasing food, scheduling staff, preparing and delivering the final product. Culinary – Students learn about the full process from purchasing food, scheduling staff, preparing and delivering the final product. Banquets – Students learn about final table set ups, maintaining buffet tables, proper serving techniques, and clearing. Banquets – Students learn about final table set ups, maintaining buffet tables, proper serving techniques, and clearing.

Leadership and Team Work

Homework in 8 th Grade Homework is a practice of the student learning. Homework is a practice of the student learning. Students should not rely on resource to complete homework. Students should not rely on resource to complete homework. Teachers will have homework posted on the Belmont Ridge Middle School web page, by teacher name. Teachers will have homework posted on the Belmont Ridge Middle School web page, by teacher name.

Spectrum Offered during 45 minute of the resource class. Offered during 45 minute of the resource class. Student participation is optional. Student participation is optional. Participation option may be exercised from year to year. Participation option may be exercised from year to year. Selection criteria is used to identify students who will be participating in Spectrum Selection criteria is used to identify students who will be participating in Spectrum

LCPS Academy of Science (AOS) Program is located at Dominion High School for students in grades Program is located at Dominion High School for students in grades Application/selection process begins in the 8 th grade. Application/selection process begins in the 8 th grade. Must have the PSAT (Administered in the Fall of 8 th Grade). Must have the PSAT (Administered in the Fall of 8 th Grade). Must complete Algebra I with a grade of B or better by the end of the 8 th Grade Must complete Algebra I with a grade of B or better by the end of the 8 th Grade AOS website: AOS website:

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Program is located in Fairfax, Virginia Program is located in Fairfax, Virginia Application/selection process begins in the 8 th grade and includes an admission examination. Application/selection process begins in the 8 th grade and includes an admission examination. Must complete Algebra I by the time of enrollment Must complete Algebra I by the time of enrollment TJHS website: TJHS website:

Naval JROTC Located at Loudoun County High School Located at Loudoun County High School The mission of the NJROTC program is to instill in students the ideals of Leadership, Character, Honor, and Service as the foundation for success in life. The mission of the NJROTC program is to instill in students the ideals of Leadership, Character, Honor, and Service as the foundation for success in life. The program's focus on order, precision, self-discipline, respect for authority, ethical behavior, patriotism, service, and citizenship is designed to prepare students for success in life, regardless of their future plans. The program's focus on order, precision, self-discipline, respect for authority, ethical behavior, patriotism, service, and citizenship is designed to prepare students for success in life, regardless of their future plans.

April 19, 20, 21 April 19, 20, 21 Begins at 7 pm Begins at 7 pm Tickets sold in advance and at the door Tickets sold in advance and at the door

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a research and evidenced-based practice. Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a research and evidenced-based practice. It creates a common vision of behavioral expectations through consistent language and practices. It creates a common vision of behavioral expectations through consistent language and practices. PBIS is a framework of tiered approaches to address ALL the needs of our students. PBIS is a framework of tiered approaches to address ALL the needs of our students. PBIS Link PBIS Link PBIS Link PBIS Link

Rules You Need to Know 1. Behavior is learned and serves a specific purpose. 2. Behavior is related to the context within which it occurs. a. This is why parents and teachers don’t see the same behaviors 3. Children comply with the rules 80% of the time. Guess how often they are complimented for appropriate behavior? a. Less than 2 percent b. We can increase appropriate behavior by 80% just by recognizing and rewarding appropriate behavior.

Belmont Ridge Middle School National School To Watch National School To Watch 2011 Blue Ribbon School of Music 2011 Blue Ribbon School of Music 2011 Governor’s School of Excellence 2011 Governor’s School of Excellence 2010 Governor’s School of Excellence 2010 Governor’s School of Excellence 2009 Governor’s School of Excellence 2009 Governor’s School of Excellence 2008 Governor’s School of Excellence 2008 Governor’s School of Excellence National School To Watch National School To Watch 2009 School/Business Partner Award Winner 2009 School/Business Partner Award Winner

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