2. Who’s Who at Liberty Middle School
Kevin Doherty- Principal
Angie Hale - Assistant Principal
Robert Jefferson - Assistant Principal
Matt Borsheim - Coordinator of Student Achievement
Lauren Thornberry - Staff Developer/ GT and AIM Coordinator
Jessica Colson- School Counselor
Katherine Kaiser - School Counselor
Janie Seperich – School Counselor
Jared Maccarrone - Dean
Brandon Tullio - Dean
Kevin

3. “Every Student, Every Day” Students and their success is our goal!
Principal’s Vision
“Every Student, Every Day” Students and their success is our goal!
Kevin –
Student focused – Whole child
Adjustment to MS
PRIDE – Fears about MS
Overall vision – socially, emotionally, and academic
Successful here and getting them ready for the next level.

4. GRANDVIEW FEEDER Feeder connections – neighborhood/community value
District goals – Opportunity and Access, Student opportunity and choice

5. AIM
Advanced programming in the four core areas:
Reading
Writing
Science
Advanced reading and math skills
Social Studies
Advanced reading and writing skills
How is AIM different?
Higher level texts
Faster paced classes geared towards students with strong Reading and or Writing skills.
More preparatory homework
Application Process
Fill out form on Liberty’s website
In Class Writing Sample
Aligning with gvhs
Access and opportunity/student choice – meeting the needs of more students
Academic needs
One change to structure will be that in order to meet student choice we will no longer be able to offer teaming at the 6th grade level. This is in line with the rest of our school and our feeder. We will still be able to effectively support student growth.

6. A Day in the Life of a 6th Grader
8 period day – Class periods are 49 minutes
4 minute passing periods
Breakfast is served daily
Late buses – after school activities
Counselor

7. Daily Schedule 1st period Elective 2nd period Elective
3rd period Core Class
4th period Core Class
5th period Lunch/PRIDE
PRIDE/Lunch
6th period Core Class
7th period Core Class
8th period Core Class
Counselor

8. Classes at Liberty Year Long Core Classes Reading Writing Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Counselor

9. Math Placement – Math 6 and Math 6/7
Students are placed into the appropriate class based on a body of evidence:
CMAS
Median Math Score - 785
ASPIRE
District Placement Test – Math
Report Card
Counselor

10. AIM Placement
Placement in AIM will be determined by a body of evidence that may contain the following pieces of data:
Report Card – 3’s or better
CMAS
Median English Language Arts Score - 785
ASPIRE
Teacher Input
Writing sample
Bethany

11. Course Placement Student Achievement Services
Co-taught classes (Reading and Math)
Support classes (Language Arts and Math)
General Education
Proficiency Classes (Math)
Counselor

12. Classes at Liberty Year Long Elective Classes Band 6 Orchestra 6
Spanish A
Home room teacher signature required for Spanish.
Counselor

13. Classes at Liberty Semester Long Elective Classes Health
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
Art
Choir
Physical Education
Engineering Technology
Technology
Web Graphics and Design
Digital/Multimedia
Theater Arts
Counselor

14. AVID
AVID is an academic elective with a college preparatory focus for students who have desire to attend college AVID is:
Academic based elective
Focus on Writing and Reading Strategies
Support for other classes - tutorials
Some work on organization
Counselor

15. Registration Card – Step 1
Counselor

16. Registration Card – Step 2
Counselor

17. Registration Card – Step 3
Counselor
Registration Cards due to 5th grade teacher
Friday, February 23rd.

18. Registration Dates
Friday, February 23rd – Registration Cards Due, to your student's 5th grade teacher
Please fill out AIM application by February 23rd
Registration Information on Liberty Website
Parent Forms completed online
(my.cherrycreekschools.org– summer)
Counselor

19. Technology in Middle School
my.cherrycreekschools.org
PowerSchool
Online grade book
Attendance
Assignments
teachers
Set up preferences
Schoology
Classroom resources
Links to texts, articles, assignments
Calendars, upcoming events such as due dates
Counselor

20. Middle School Changes
Be organized with your assignments. Liberty has a student agenda that helps with this!
Time Management – Set aside homework time every night.
Check grades on PowerSchool.
Lockers - Practice over the summer
Counselor

21. Dean’s Office Discipline
Cherry Creek School District policies can be found in the Parent/Student handbook. The Deans’ office will address these policies, including:
Cell Phone Use
Student Conflict
Tardies
Deans

22. Athletics at Liberty Soccer (intramural) Track Boys and Girls
Basketball
Girls
Boys
Wrestling
Volleyball
Soccer (intramural)
Deans

23. Activities & Clubs at Liberty
Art Club
Geography Bee
Brain Bowl
Student Council
Drama Club
Science Fair
Jazz Band
Yearbooks
Math League
NJHS
Unified Partners Club
Spelling Bee
Deans

24. Transportation
Transportation s out bus information during the summer. If you do not receive your bus information, you can look it up online on the district website or call.
Deans slide

25. Parent Involvement PTCO (Parent Teacher Community Organization)
Accountability Committee
P.A.S.S. (Partnership for Academically Successful Students)
Volunteering
Communication with teachers
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Kevin

26. 6th Grade Events 6th Grade Sneak Peek Thursday, April 26, 2018
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Come meet teachers and tour the building!
August 2018
6th grade half-day orientation
Transportation available
Student schedules will be ed approximately one week before school starts
Open house – come find classes and set up locker
Kevin

27. Thank You for Coming
Kevin