1. Welcome! Bailey Middle School 2016-2017

3. Greatness is a Choice… The Choice is Yours!

4. 6th Grade Teams Heather Conn– Assistant Principal Daniela Stone- Counselor
Owls
Lynda Stark – ELA
Tonya Singletary – Math
Alyssa Kocis– SS
Jon Dyer- SC
Badgers
Mary Adams – ELA
Kelly Collum – Math
Susan Olsen – SS
Kourtney Mohorter– SC
Cheetahs
Phyllis Merritt – ELA
Bryan Harbin – Math
Amber Blackwell – SS
Amanda Sauer- SC
Troy Lowden – Math/SC
Tracy Meredith – ELA/SS
Pandas
Erin Ballentine– ELA
John Meyers– Math
Lorin Hooker – SS
Amanda Wheeler – SC

5. What do you need to know about Bailey’s PTSA?
Bailey PTSA
*President – Denise Cusick*
Focus on Communication
Bronco Times
Bronco Beacon
Monthly PTA Board Meeting
Volunteer opportunities
Calendar of Events
PTSA Website and Facebook
Website
Facebook
What do you need to know about Bailey’s PTSA?

6. “Inspiring Learners and Empowering Leaders”

7. % Met Growth
% High Growth
% High Growth
% Growth TBD

8. 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

9. Digital Learning Focus

10. Bailey Middle School Behavior Sheet ACE Expectations
Student Name: ___________________________ Homeroom Teacher: ___________________ Date Issued: __________
Bailey Middle School Behavior Sheet
**CMS Handbook offenses are referrals to grade level administrators and parent contact.
Compass Learning 70%: ____________________ Club - Compass Learning 70%: ____________________
Student Level
ACE Expectations
Habit 1
Be Proactive
Prepared for Class
Habit 2
Contribute to Positive School Environment
*Avoid Disruptions
Habit 3
Put First Things First
Be Responsible with Belongings
Habit 4
Think Win-Win Respect Others & Property
Habit 5
Listen to Others
Follow Adult Directions
Habit 6
Synergize
Cooperate with others
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday

11. General Information 1690+ Students 110 Staff Members
Assistant Principal and Counselor in each grade
Teacher Teams (Owls, Cheetahs, Badgers & Pandas)
Separate hallways by grade
Daily schedule
Lunch & P.A. (Physical Activity) by grade
Lockers and Agendas
Behavior System (ACE)
Athletics – 11 Teams (7th & 8th grade only)
Band & Orchestra (must start in 6th grade)
Clubs & Bronco Block
Communication – , webpages, conferences, Remind 101, etc
School Resource Officer, video surveillance, and Nurse
Partnership with Cornelius Parks & REC
Active PTSA

12. The Transition to Middle School: What Parents Need to Know

13. Middle School Transitional Trauma is common due to….
More work and more to keep up with (HW & Projects).
The Middle School Transition
New environment,
larger setting.
Many teachers, changing classes.
Peer pressure to fit in/Struggling self-image.
They are physically, mentally, and emotionally changing

14. The Gender Difference…
Boys tend to worry about being athletically competent.
Boys tend to worry about the discipline policies.
Girls tend to worry about fitting in with their physical appearance/dress.
Girls tend to worry about being perceived as attractive.

15. You Are Very Important To Your Child’s Success!
There is a direct relationship between parental involvement and student achievement!
Parents need get even more involved in the middle school years.
Parents should maintain strong family connections to students.
Parents should encourage involvement in school activities such as clubs, athletics, and community service.
Parents should listen…Seek first to understand your Bronco.

16. 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 to your child often about school, grades and teachers, etc.
Review Parent Portal weekly to oversee completion of work and posted grades.
Encourage child to do homework and study daily. Provide a study area at home.
Assist the child with homework and with being organized if needed.
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.

17. WE LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL
Parents…
Try not to worry.
Stay calm.
When in doubt, ask questions!
Connect to other parents.
Monitor & Support your child
WE LOOK FORWARD TO A SUCCESSFUL
SCHOOL YEAR!

18. Please feel free to email Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Conn, or Mrs
Please feel free to Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Conn, or Mrs. Stone with specific questions related to your Bronco. Thank You!