1. Welcome To Bailey Middle School “Greatness is a Choice”CT

2. “Inspiring Learners and Empowering Leaders.”CT
“Inspiring Learners and Empowering Leaders.”

3. Bailey PTSA What do you need to know about Bailey’s PTSA?
*President – Denise Cusick*
Focus on Communication
What do you need to know about Bailey’s PTSA?
Bronco Times
Bronco Beacon
Constant Contact ( )
Monthly PTA Board Meeting
Volunteer opportunities
Calendar of Events
Website
Facebook
Denise

4. School Demographics 1,690 students enrolled
20% of our students receiving free and reduced lunch
70% White
15% Hispanic
8% African American
3% Multi-Racial
2% Native American
2% Asian
6% of our population are identified as ELL
(English Language Learners)
8% receive Exceptional Children’s services
26% are enrolled in the Talent Development Program CT

5. General Information 110 Staff Members
Assistant Principal and Counselor in every grade
*move up each year with students
Teacher Teams (all four core content areas on each team)
Separate hallways by grade
“Bailey Beach Condo” (Modular) – Grade TBD for
Lunch & P.A. (Physical Activity) by grade – 20 min in/20 min out
Lockers & Agendas CT

6. General Information Behavior System- ACE
Athletics – 11 Teams + Cheerleading (7th & 8th grade only)
Clubs – Sign-ups and try-outs take place in Aug/Sept
Communication – Weekly Bronco Times, Teacher Wiki/Weebly Pages,
Bi-weekly team newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, Bailey Website,
PTSA Website, etc.
School Resource Officer and Nurse on campus daily CT

7. Student Leadership Opportunities
Dance Team
Drama Club
Art/Mural Club
Odyssey Of The Mind
SS Quiz Bowl Team
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
NJHS (National Junior Honor Society)
Rugby
Girls On The Run
Lacrosse
Cross Country For Youth
Robotics
Jr. ROTC
Chess Club
STEM Team
Leadership Ambassadors
Jr. Rotary
Step Team
Coding Club
Stock Market Club
Bailey Singers
Organizational Club CT

8. What’s a signature? What’s Clean Green? What are ACE Rewards?

9. Daily Schedule 6 Block Schedule – (65 min. – Math, LA, SS, SC)
Bronco Block – Mon-Fri 9:00-9:35 am
70 minute Electives (A day/B day)
Schedule rotates quarterly (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue)
Entire grade level plans during electives
Lavoie

10. Scheduling Electives Core Classes Lavoie & CT
Band**
Orchestra**
Guitar
Yearbook
Journalism
Production
Honors Dance & Dance 6-8
Honors Drama & Drama 6-8
Honors Chorus & Chorus 6-8
Honors Art –Part I & II & Art 6-8
Career Exploration***
Entrepreneurship***
Middle School Spanish (No HS Credit)
Spanish – Part I & II (HS Credit)**
Keyboarding and Basic Word Processing***
PLTW – Gateway to Technology***
PLTW – Intro to Computer Science I &II***
Health/PE*
*All students must take one semester each year.
**Yearlong Electives
***All students must take a CTE class by 7th grade
Language Arts Math Social Studies Science Honors Math/ Math I/ Math II Honors Language Arts -vs- Math / Language Arts *Rubrics for Placement Teacher Rec., TD Cert., 2 Years of EOGs, MAP Scores, Grades
Lavoie & CT

11. Where We Are - and - Where We’re GoingCT

12. DATA High Growth in 2015-16 (+9.95) High Growth in 2014-2015 (+4.96)
Assessment
EOC Math I
99.5%
99.6%
99.2%
EOG Reading Composite
80.7%
78.6%
78.5%
EOG Math Composite
78.3%
72.1%
71.0%
EOG Science Composite
93.6%
94.1%
93.1%
School Composite
82.6%
79.5%
78.7% CT
High Growth in (+9.95)
High Growth in (+4.96)
High Grow in (+7.97)

13. The7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens
Private Victory
1. Be Proactive
2. Begin With The End In Mind
3. Put First Things First
Public Victory
4. Think Win-Win
5. Seek First To Understand,
Then To Be Understood
6. Synergize
7. Sharpen The Saw CT

14. Leadership Ambassadors “Keep Calm and Lead On”CT
Leadership Ambassadors “Keep Calm and Lead On”

15. Digital Learning FocusCT

16. What can Parents do for 6th Graders?
Join the PTSA and be involved in school activities.
Volunteer at the school if you can.
Continue to have lunch with your child as long as they will have you.
Talk to your child often about school, grades and teachers, etc.
Review Parent Portal weekly to oversee completion of work and posted grades.
Encourage and monitor completing homework and studying daily. Provide a study area at home.
Communicate with your child’s counselor and teachers.
Request Parent Conferences when needed! (These are not automatically scheduled).
Encourage exploration of interests, but monitor time management with extra-curricular activities.
Create a schedule for what their day looks like after school.
Dump out book bags and lockers regularly to assist with organization and ensuring assignments are being turned in.
Lavoie

17. Need To Know – Info & Dates
The following information is listed on our website under “6th Grade Recruitment”:
Registration letter
Power Point Presentation – Parent Info Night
Parent information sheet – comparing Honors to Standard Plus
Registration form for
Instrumental Music Study Form
Parent information Power Point
Bailey Information sheet
Thursday, February 2 – Spirit Night for Cornelius & Davidson
Monday, February 6 – Spirit Night for Huntersville & JV Washam
Elementary Feeder Visits – February 6-10
Lavoie

18. Question Time !
Please write questions pertaining to your child’s special situation on a card with your contact information.
Thank You!
CT & Lavoie

19. Thank You!