1. Welcome to Granite Oaks Middle School Jay Holmes, Principal Jeff Christensen, Assistant Principal

2. Don’t Worry… You Will Survive Middle School!!!

3. GOMS Fun Facts ► GOMS is in its 15 th year ► GOMS is Top Ranked Middle School in Placer and Sacramento Counties with API scores over 900 on past CST scores ► Currently over 900 students enrolled ► 74% of all GOMS students maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher during the first semester ► Plethora of things to do at GOMS – Sports, clubs, student senate, CJSF, service learning projects, math and science Olympiads

4. Academy System ●School within a School Core Subjects - Mathematics, Language Arts, World History, Life Science Enrichment Period - Accelerated Reading (AR) Intervention Program Physical Education / Elective Choices ● Placement Computer Generated MATH / STEM / AVID / GATE No Requests

5. All students must meet requirement for TDAP immunization in order to attend school on August 19, 2014. There is no grace period/extension to receive the vaccine after school starts. Submit proof of vaccine to current school as soon as possible:  1 dose of Tdap, Adacel, Boostrix  Date of vaccine must be given on or after 7 th birthday  Proof considered printout from doctor or CA Immunization Yellow Card with students name, DOB, vaccine name, date vaccine administered, name of clinic or doctor administering vaccination Additional information regarding vaccines and Placer County Clinics available at: http://www.rocklin.k12.ca.us and http://www.shotsforschool.org 2014-15 Incoming Student Immunization Requirement

6. “CHANGES” In Middle School

7. Transitions 7 th Grade Focus Transition from elementary to middle school 8 th Grade Focus Transition from middle school to high school

8. Changes In Middle School Physical Puberty “Hormone City” Emotional Independence Friends Social Leads to  Middle School Drama

9. Safe Schools Highest Priority - Establish Safe and Positive Learning Environment We CARE about your Student Treat students with Respect and Value

10. Bully Prevention Bullying – Most common 6 th, 7 th and 8 th Proactive Philosophy – 7 th /8 th Grade Assemblies Rachel’s Challenge Address All Reports

11. Social Media Cyber Communication Challenges Parental Monitoring Facebook, Text Messaging Instant Messaging, etc. No cell phone use on campus 8:30 – 3:10 Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Snapchat - Kik messenger Oo-Voo - Tumblr - WhatsApp - Vine Secret–Speak Freely - Whisper - Yik Yak MeetMe - Omegle - Skout - Tinder

12. Discipline Policy Merit System 100 Points at the beginning of each quarter Keep Points Rewards activity quarterly Detention System Academy Detention – 30 minutes Referrals to Office Friday School – 3:15 – 5:30 pm Suspensions

13. Dress Code All clothing shall be within the bounds of decency and good taste. Please check student handbook for specifics. * Modesty * Appropriateness

14. Let’s have a great experience!!! Encourage your student as he or she becomes a young adult. Communicate with school personnel Jay Holmes – 315-9009 Ext. 3800 or jholmes@rocklin.k12.ca.us Jeff Christensen - 315-9009 Ext. 3804 or jchristensen@rocklin.k12.ca.us

15. LINDA MARCARIAN ROSEMARY ELSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELORS Welcome Parents

16. Counselor’s Role  Monitor Academics  Advocate for Students  Personal, Social and Emotional Support  Introduce the High School Exit Examination  Begin Planning for High School Graduation  Explore Career and College Options  Naviance (Orientation for high school)  Referrals

17. School Day 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Separate lunches – 7 th grade (12:02 – 12:37) Nutrition Break: No recess Passing period (3 minutes) Before school / After school help available with teachers

18. Homework for 7 th Grade One to two hours four (4) to five (5) days per week Determine daily study schedule Identify quiet place for studying Be available for assistance Monitor missing assignments using website Library is open for homework completion and studying Tuesday through Friday (3:10 to 4:00)

19. Electives Art Band Chorus Orchestra Manufacturing Technology Home Economics Exploratory Spanish Publications Two electives per year (Fall and Spring Semester) Electives are scheduled based on course availability – no guarantees Band and Orchestra are full year courses Electives are exploratory in content – (do not meet high school pre-requisites)

20. Registration Process Feeder School Visits --- April 17 and April 23, 2015 Educational Plan Worksheet (course selection) distributed by elementary teachers Due Friday, April 24, 2015 to elementary teachers W.E.B. Day --- August 12, 2015 (9am – 12 noon)

21. Math Preliminary Math Placement Test - April 21, May 12 - 13 2015 at Feeder Schools Final Math Placement Test – Web Day Aug 12– 7 th grade 2:00 pm (voluntary)

22. Athletics East Division Wilson C. Riles Olympus Cavitt Twelve Bridges E.V.Cain Creekview Ranch Glen Edwards Chilton West Division Granite Oaks Eich Spring View Bujan Antelope Crossing Silverado Cooley Fall --- Cross Country ( no cut), Flag Football, Girls Volleyball Winter --- Wrestling (no cut), Boys/Girls Basketball Spring --- Track & Field (no cut) Contact: Jerry Ryan (916) 315-9009, xt. 3901 jryan@rocklin.k12.ca.us Voluntary Athletic Contributions Accepted

23. Eligibility Academic, Athletic, Activities Good citizenship by following the school rules 80 or more merits per quarter 2.0 grade point average No more than one “NM” grade per quarter

24. Music Contact: Mary Dick (916) 315-9009, xt. 3005 mdick@rocklin.k12.ca.us Concert Band Orchestra Chorus

25. Student Activities Associated Student Body School Activities Fundraisers Dances

26. Myth - Once your child gets to Middle School, they don’t need help from Parents. Fact - There are LOTS of ways a parent can help! It’s just different than in Elementary School. The PFC supports our students, teachers and school by: donating time, talents and expertise, as well as financing projects that would not otherwise be possible. Parent Falcon Club

27. √ Board Positions OPEN! √ PFC Membership √ Magazine/Cookie Dough Sales (Sept/Oct) √ Teacher/Staff Appreciation – Monthly √ Fundraising to meet school needs / deficits √ Save Mart ~ eScrip √ Box Tops and Soup Labels – Library Books √ Leverage “connections” you have in the community How Can You Help?

28. We are NOT your typical Elementary School PTC! Become a PFC Member Sign up tonight! Help a Little or a Lot! It’s up to you! All parents are encouraged to help. “Many hands make light work” E-mail address: graniteoakspfc@yahoo.com Your First Opportunity

29. So Far, So Good???

30. Question and Answer Session We will be staying to answer any questions you might have regarding GOMS! We hope you have a great night! See you next year!