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

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

Middle School Success

Focus on Communication What do you need to know about Bailey’s PTSA? Bailey PTSA President Shelley Suter-Notte sasserskip@gmail.com Focus on Communication bailey.pta@cms.k12.nc.us Bronco Times Bronco Beacon Constant Contact (email) Monthly PTA Board Meeting Volunteer opportunities Calendar of Events Website http://bmsptsa.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/ Facebook http://facebook.com/baileymiddleptsa What do you need to know about Bailey’s PTSA? Denise

School Demographics 1,710 students enrolled 72% White 13% Hispanic 10% African American 3% Multi-Racial 2% Other 8% of our population is LEP 8% receive EC services 26% are enrolled in the talent development program 22% of our students are low SES Hailey

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 2019-2020 “Bailey Beach Cottages” – Elective classes Lunch & P.A. (Physical Activity) by grade – 25 min in/25 min out Lockers & Agendas CT

General Information 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

Student Leadership Opportunities Blazing Bows Jazz Band/Performing band Dance Team Drama Club Mural Club 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/STEM Jr. ROTC Road runners Set design Leadership Ambassadors Jr. Rotary Writing Club Coding Club Stock Market Club Bailey Singers Organizational Club Tour Guides CT

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

Daily Schedule 6 Block Schedule – (60 min. – Math, LA, SS, SC) Bronco Block – Mon-Fri from 9:15-9:40 am 70 minute Electives (A day/B day) Schedule rotates quarterly (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue) Entire grade level has electives at the same time DeRiso

Scheduling Electives Core Classes DeRiso & 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*** Exploratory Spanish (6th Grade) Middle School Spanish (7th & 8th) 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 in 6th 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 DeRiso & CT

Band & Orchestra 2019-2020 Requirements This is the student’s only chance to take band or orchestra as a beginner. A student cannot start band or orchestra in a higher grade level. Beginning band instruments include: flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. Percussion is the smallest section and is limited to 6-10 students. Students must attend an instrument try-out with Ms. Petersen for Band or Mr. Myers for Orchestra. The try-outs determine which instruments are a good fit for each student and would indicate future success. Ms. Petersen and Mr. Myers have the final say on what instrument is played by a student. Parents must sign and return an Instrumental Music Study Permission Form. You cannot take two year-long classes. Students can take a foreign language in high school in half the time and get the same credit. Band and Orchestra are year-long classes. We expect students to commit for one full year. It is our hope they will continue in the 7th and 8th Grade ensembles. Students who drop must complete an exit interview. Parents must rent beginner instruments as well as get accessories and books. Opportunities to rent-to-own or purchase are available too but rental is highly suggested for beginners. Students are expected to practice to reinforce skills learned in the classroom. Practicing is graded as homework. Students are not allowed to switch instruments. There are certain times during the year that a certain number of students may be able to switch within the same family of instruments. This is handled by the director. Students are required to attend performances and wear a uniform to the performances. If at any time through the start of the new school year your student transfers to another school or changes his/her mind, please let us know ASAP.

Where Are We Now - and - Where Are We Going CT

DATA – N.C. “A” Rated Assessment 2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 EOC Math I 100% 99.5% 99.6% 99.2% EOG Reading Composite 81.0% 81.1 80.7% 78.6% 78.5% EOG Math Composite 84.3% 80.3 78.3% 72.1% 71.0% EOG Science Composite 93.7% 92.8% 93.6% 94.1% 93.1% School Composite 83.9% 83.7 82.6% 79.5% 78.7% CT High Growth in 2017-2018 (+9.98) High Growth in 2016-2017 (+4.36) High Growth in 2015-16 (+9.95) High Growth in 2014-2015 (+4.96) High Grow in 2013-2014 (+7.97)

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

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

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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 with your child often about school, grades and teachers, etc. Open ended questions work best. 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. Monitor social media and what they are doing online. DeRiso

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 2019-2020 Math & Language Arts Rubrics for class placement Instrumental Music Study Form Band Instrument Try-outs on February 28 from 5-7:30 pm Orchestra Instrument Try-outs TBD Bailey Information sheet Thursday, February 7 – Spirit Night for all Elementary Feeder Schools Elementary Feeder Visits – February 12-14 DeRiso

Question Time ! Please send questions pertaining to your child’s special situation in an email with your contact information to Tony DeRiso or Chad Thomas. Thank You! CT & DeRiso

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