1. Welcome Parents May 26, 2016 BAMS Berkley Accelerated Middle School

2.  The goal of BAMS is to have all students studying at least Algebra in grade 8 and reading on at least an 8 th 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 and Biology 1 Honors.

3.  Core Classes  6 th Grade  English Language Arts (ELA)  Physical Science  World History  Math  Technology/Research  PE or Dance

4.  Spanish 1 and 2 Honors  Earth Space Science and/or Biology Honors  Advanced Math Path- ◦ Algebra 1 Honors ◦ Geometry 1 Honors

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

6.  Enrichment elective classes are offered including;  Yearbook, Journalism, Dance, Art, Theater, Drumline, Physical Education, Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Spanish 1 for high school credit, Spanish 2 Honors for high school credit, Speech and Debate, Science Explorations, and Study Hall.

7.  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!

8.  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

9.  Dances  Spring Fling  BAMS BASH  Girls Sleepover  Field Trips  6 th Grade: Spend night at Busch Gardens  7 th Grade: Everglades  8 th Grade: Spend night at Seaworld

10.  Family Email: StudentName@berkleymiddle.net  Website: www.Berkleymiddle.netwww.Berkleymiddle.net  Remind  Parent Internet Portal  Student Grade Viewer  Marquee  Phone Calls  Parent Conferences  Facebook

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

15.  www.berkleymiddle.net Summer Math and Reading Tab www.berkleymiddle.net  Reading Lists on website  Math: MyHRW.com

16.  All can be found on webpage at all times: www.berkleymiddle.net www.berkleymiddle.net  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!

17.  School Calendar for 2016-2017 is posted on website.  Reminder that we start back to school on Thursday, August 11 th and Orientation is Wednesday, August 10 th 11am-12pm.  Please make appointments after 3:00pm or on school holidays. It is vital that students are in class.

18. Tour School- Visit classrooms. Last Names: A-K Sign up for family email in Mrs. Rayburn’s Lab L-S in Mrs. Robinson’s Lab T-Z in back portable Lab. See Mr. Sawyer if you have any questions about email.  See Mrs. Whatley, Parent Liaison introductions in patio area.  See Mrs. Tapp, Guidance Counselor for Medical Authorization and/or Sports Physical Information

19.  Thank you for coming!  We look forward to having you and your student as part of the BAMS family!  Please feel free to tour the campus. All rooms are open for you to go through. Mrs. Tapp and I will be at picnic tables in two story building to answer individual questions. Please see us there.