1. BAMS
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Welcome
Parents
May 22, 2017

2. Curriculum
The goal of BAMS is to have all students studying at least Algebra in grade 8 and reading on at least an 8th grade reading level thus allowing all students to follow whatever path they choose to be college and career ready.
All classes are instructed at an accelerated level. All students are immersed in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) across the curriculum. Highly motivated students have the opportunity to earn many high school credits in middle school including Spanish 1 and 2 Honors, Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry 1 Honors, Earth Space Science Honors, World History Honors, and English 1 Honors.

3. ACADEMICS 6th Grade Classes 6th Grade English Language Arts (ELA)
Physical Science
US History Through Reconstruction
Math
Technology/Research
Speech and Debate or Journalism
1 other elective or assistance class

4. Grading
BAMS Grading Scale • Grading Scale Used at BAMS • A= 90%-100% • B= 80%-89% • C= 70%-79% • D= 60%-69% • F= 0%-59% • 30% of grade on Projects/Quizzes • 70% of grade on Assessments • We do not penalize students by including homework grades. Homework is part of the practice process which is essential to learning and should not penalize a student’s mastery of a skill. • In addition to the traditional scale, this year parents will also receive additional information using the 0-4 Standards Based scale in the grade book viewer. Thus, they see the overall average for the class as usual, but also get extra feedback on what that score means. The following gives an explanation of what the standards based scale means.

5. Standards Based Grading

6. Advanced Class Options in 7th and 8th Grade
Spanish 1
Spanish 2 Honors
Earth Space Science Honors
English 1 Honors
World History Honors
Advanced Math Path-
Algebra 1 Honors
Geometry 1 Honors

7. Students with Special Needs
All IEP and 504 Plans are reviewed in the summer when we receive records from elementary schools. At that time we will contact parents.

8. Electives Enrichment elective classes are offered including;
6th Grade: Dance, Theater, Drumline, Band, Chorus, and Physical Education
7th Grade: Dance, Art, Theater, Drumline, Chorus, Physical Education, Spanish 1, Science Explorations, Study Hall, Yearbook
8th Grade: Dance, Theater, Drumline, Band, Chorus, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Science, Spanish 2, Science Explorations, Student Assistant, Study Hall and Yearbook.

9. Clubs Debate Student Government NJHS Spanish Chorus A-Team Babysitting
Origami
Book Club
Chess
Newsteam
Dance
Chalk Art
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Science Olympiads
Wellness, and more!

10. Sports Boys and Girls Soccer Boys and Girls Basketball Cheerleading
Boys and Girls Tennis
Girls Volleyball
Boys and Girls Golf
Boys Flag Football
Boys and Girls Track and Field
Boys and Girls Cross Country

11. Activities Dances Girls Sleepover Spirit Week Assemblies Activity Days
Field Trips
6th Grade: Spend night at Busch Gardens
7th Grade: Everglades
8th Grade: St. Augustine

12. Parent Communication
Family et
Website:
Remind
Student Grade Viewer
Marquee
Phone Calls
Parent Conferences
Facebook

13. Parent Communication

14. BAMS Website

15. BAMS Website

16. Technology Integrated Class Projects Media- Journalism Math Labs
MobyMax, NoRedInk, TCI, NewsELA, MyHrw, Vocabulary.com
Classroom Websites
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

17. Summer Readiness Starting June 15th
Summer Math and Reading Tab
Reading Lists on website
Math: MyHRW.com

18. Supply Lists and Dress Code
All can be found on webpage starting June 15th:
No rolling backpacks without a Dr’s note
Dress Code: Make sure no holes, rips, or decorations in pants, shorts come to at least fingertip length and remember they grow quickly in middle school. Also, jackets must zip or button all the way down the front. No pullover hoodies allowed unless it is the official school BAMily one!

19. Attendance School Calendar for 2017-2018 is posted on website.
Reminder that we start back to school on Thursday, August 10th and Orientation is Wednesday, August 9th 11am-12pm.
Please make appointments after 3:00pm or on school holidays. It is vital that students are in class.

20. Things to Do Tonight
Tour School- Visit classrooms.
Make sure you complete a family sheet.
See Mrs. Whatley, Parent Liaison introductions in patio area.
See Mrs. Tapp, Guidance Counselor for Medical Authorization and/or Sports Physical Information
Things to do after tonight:
Make sure all lunch and book account balances are cleared from current school. No schedules will be able to be created until those are cleared.
Attend a Family day to sign up and get information about how to use the family
After acquiring Family access, check weekly for notices, information, and updates on school information including student schedule choices, uniform purchasing and mandatory summer homework.

21. We look forward to having you and your student as part of the BAMily!
Thank you for coming!
We look forward to having you and your student as part of the BAMily!
Please feel free to tour the campus. All rooms are open for you to go through. Mrs. Tapp and Mrs. Whatley will be at picnic tables in two story building to answer individual questions.