1. Belmont Ridge Middle School Home of the River Hawks

2. Motivated…. Dedicated… Educated!

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

4. Belmont Ridge Team Mr. FlynnPrincipal Mr. McKenzieAssistant Principal Mr. SurmaAssistant Principal Ms. DangDean Mrs. ScottCounselor Mrs. NewmanSecretary Teachers!

5. Block Schedule 90 Minute Blocks 90 Minute Blocks Classes meet every other day (except Lang. Arts) Classes meet every other day (except Lang. Arts) 4 Classes Per Day 4 Classes Per Day Resource or Spectrum and Math or Reading Workshops Resource or Spectrum and Math or Reading Workshops Music/Art Music/Art

6. Sample Student Schedule A DAYB Day 1 Language Arts5 Language Arts 2 Art6 Resource Lunch 11:57-12:27Lunch 11:57-12:27 3 History 7 Science 4 PE/Health8 Math

7. Academics  Provide an enriching and challenging academic program.  Choose courses carefully to meet the needs of your child.

8. COURSE SELECTIONS All 6 th graders take the following courses: Language Arts Language Arts Spanish at middle school (SAMS) Spanish at middle school (SAMS) History History Science Science Math Math PE/Health PE/Health Resource Resource Keyboarding and Art (semester of each) Keyboarding and Art (semester of each) Electives: Music Lab, Chorus, Band, & Strings Electives: Music Lab, Chorus, Band, & Strings

9. Schedule Options - 6 th Grade Math (Math 6 or Accelerated Math 6 & 7) Math (Math 6 or Accelerated Math 6 & 7) Fine Arts Elective: Music FY( Band, Chorus, Strings, Music Lab) Fine Arts Elective: Music FY( Band, Chorus, Strings, Music Lab) Reading Strategies Workshop Reading Strategies Workshop Math Workshop Math Workshop Honors vs. Academic Honors vs. Academic Spectrum or Resource Spectrum or Resource

10. Honors Classes Same curriculum and SOL requirements. Academic content is embedded in the honors curriculum. Same curriculum and SOL requirements. Academic content is embedded in the honors curriculum. Assessments may require more essay writing and critical thinking skills. Assessments may require more essay writing and critical thinking skills. Make choices that will keep your child well balanced and not stressed. Make choices that will keep your child well balanced and not stressed. Goal ~ All BEMS students will take at least one honors class before leaving middle school Goal ~ All BEMS students will take at least one honors class before leaving middle school

11. 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 Click here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.

12. Language Arts Class meets everyday Class meets everyday Writing Writing Research Research Literature Literature Oral Language Oral Language Vocabulary Vocabulary Syllabus Syllabus Click here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.

13. US History to 1865 Content Covered Content Covered American History from Era of Exploration to the Civil War American History from Era of Exploration to the Civil War Social Science strands of History, Economics, Civics, & Cultures Social Science strands of History, Economics, Civics, & Cultures Understanding Cause/Effect relationships and chronological social development Understanding Cause/Effect relationships and chronological social developmentSyllabus Click here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.

14. Science Content Covered Content Covered Sun’s energy on Earth’s systems Sun’s energy on Earth’s systems Water in the environment Water in the environment Air and the atmosphere force Air and the atmosphere force Transformations of energy and matter Transformations of energy and matter Basic chemistry concepts Basic chemistry concepts Syllabus Click here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.

15. Homework in 6 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.

16. Spectrum This is the Gifted and Talented program at middle school. This is the Gifted and Talented program at middle school. Students in Futura are automatically placed in Spectrum. Students in Futura are automatically placed in 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

17. Clubs & Organizations at BEMS “It’s Academic” “It’s Academic” Book Club Book Club Chamber Choir Chamber Choir Ecology Club Ecology Club German Club German Club Japanese Anime Club Japanese Anime Club Jazz Band Jazz Band KLF Club (fee) KLF Club (fee) Math 7 Help Club Math 7 Help Club Math Counts (fee) Math Counts (fee) PAWS PAWS Shakespeare Club Shakespeare Club Soccer Club Soccer Club Video Production Club Video Production Club Wellness Wednesdays (Oct - May) Wellness Wednesdays (Oct - May) Yearbook Club Yearbook Club

18. ! BELMONT EXTREME ! Summer camp which provides students the opportunity to practice middle school schedule. Summer camp which provides students the opportunity to practice middle school schedule. Students get to do fun activities while learning about middle school. Students get to do fun activities while learning about middle school. The program runs for a week, from June 27-July 1, 8am-12noon. The program runs for a week, from June 27-July 1, 8am-12noon. Students get acquainted with some of their 6 th grade team of teachers, administrators, & counselor. Students get acquainted with some of their 6 th grade team of teachers, administrators, & counselor. Students are provided with a snack. Students are provided with a snack.

19. 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

20. 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.

21. The Middle School Journey Denial- “This Can’t be happening”. Denial- “This Can’t be happening”. Anger- “Why me? It’s not fair!” Anger- “Why me? It’s not fair!” Bargaining – “If you do your homework, than we will get you a new phone.” Bargaining – “If you do your homework, than we will get you a new phone.” Depression- “What’s the point?” Depression- “What’s the point?” Acceptance- “I can’t fight it, I may as well prepare for it.” Acceptance- “I can’t fight it, I may as well prepare for it.”

22. Belmont Ridge Middle School 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 2009-2012 National School To Watch 2009-2012 National School To Watch 2009 School/Business Partner Award Winner 2009 School/Business Partner Award Winner

23. Motivated… Dedicated… Educated…