Columbus Middle SchoolChargers

New Student OrientationFebruary 2014WELCOME to

Columbus Middle School Administrative Staff:Principal: Mr. Randy Gratz

Assistant Principal: Mr. Jay Payne

Dean: Mr. Jeff Friedgood

COUNSELING STAFFCOUNSELORS:Mrs. Shireman 7th Grade Mrs. Koenig 8th Grade

Mrs. Hashimoto Administrative Assistant

The Counseling Staff is here to help you choose your classes, and to give you someone to talk to about personal or school issues.We want you to enjoy your Central Middle School experience, to study hard and to focus on completing your classes.

Counseling Office Hours 7:40 AM 3:15 PM

Classes at CentralCore classesEnglishAlgebra, Pre Algebra or Pre Algebra PrepSocial StudiesScienceElective classesBandChoirSpanish or FrenchExploratory classesHealthTech EdLife SkillsArtIndoor PEOutdoor PEFit SmartActive LifeMath Lab/Literacy Lab

Sample scheduleBolt or Maverick1st Core class2nd Core class3rd Core class4th Core Class5th Lunch6th Exploratory or Elective Class7th Exploratory or Elective Class8th Connections ClassCSA or AC1st Exploratory or Elective Class2nd Core Class3rd Core Class4th Lunch5th Core Class6th Core Class7th Exploratory or Elective Class8th Connections Class

8th Academic Challenge TeamakaAventure or ACPre-AP Honors

Geometry (HS Credit)Biology (HS Credit)Social StudiesLanguage Arts Honors

Algebra I (HS Credit)Biology (HS Credit)Social StudiesLanguage Arts

8th Grade CSAAlgebra I (HS Credit)Geometry (HS Credit)Biology (HS Credit)Humanities (Language Arts/Social Studies)STEM (Science/Math)

Progress Reports and Report Cards: Issued every 4 1/2 weeks Fs on 9 week report card will result in not being allowed to play on athletic teams

Honor Roll: 9.0 or B+ average

Gold Honor Roll:All As

DAILY SCHEDULE 7:25 Breakfast7:40 First bell7:50 Class Begins3:05 School Day Ends

Important Dates:February 17 (Monday) 6:30-8:15 CSA and AC presentations at CentralOpen House April 10 (At Central)May 13 (Tuesday) At CentralAM Orientation for Lincoln, Parkside, RichardsPM Orientation for Schmitt, Fodrea, ABCMay 14 (Wednesday) At Central AM Orientation for Southside and Taylorsville PM Orientation for Rockcreek, Clifty, Smith, and Mt. HealthySchedule Pick up: July 30 (Wed) 12-6 PMFirst Day of classes: August 4 (Monday)

Agenda/ HandbookStudent Agendas will be passed out within the first 2 weeks of school.The Student Agenda will provide useful information regarding:Homework Policies (Subject specific)Progress Reports/ Report Cards (4 weeks/ 9 weeks)Eligibility Policy (No Fs to participate in extra curricular activities.)Medication/ Medical PolicyDress codeRules

Central Middle School Students Are: Academically, Personally, and Socially Responsible

DRESS CODESHIRTS MAY NOT EXPOSE CLEAVAGE OR MIDRIFFS AND MUST HAVE A SLEEVE NO TANK TOPSHATS ARE NOT ALLOWED INDOORSSH0RTS OR SKIRTS MUST COME CLOSE TO THE KNEE

Dress Code ContinuedUNDERGARMENTS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSEDATTIRE MUST BE DEEMED APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

ELECTRONIC DEVICESELECTRONIC DEVICES SUCH AS IPODS, CAMERAS,OR MP3 PLAYERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CLASSROOMTHE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS OF THIS NATURE.ANY ITEM CONFISCATED WILL BE HELD AND RETURNED TO THE STUDENT AT THE END OF THE DAY THE FIRST TIME IT IS TAKEN. SUBSEQUENT INFRACTIONS-A PARENT MUST PICK UP.

LOCKER USAGENO STUDENT IS PERMITTED TO SHARE A LOCKER.THE SCHOOL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS STOLEN FROM LOCKERS.DO NOT SHARE YOUR COMBINATION WITH ANYONE!!!!BACKPACKS MUST REMAIN IN YOUR LOCKER

BullyingBullying is a comprehensive term that describes deliberate actions with the intent of inflicting emotional, physical, or psychological distress.Bullying is a major offense which will result in disciplinary action including:SuspensionExpulsion

Central Middle School ensures the success of every student in an environment that maintains high expectations for students and staff, enhances learning, provides developmentally responsive student-centered programs, utilizes state-of-the-art technology, and fosters a partnership with all school stakeholders.

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