1. JAY M. ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Charging Into the Future

2. Awards and Distinctions
National “School to Watch”
Academically Excellent
Developmentally Responsive
Socially Equitable
NC Honor School of Excellence with High Growth – top 1% of all middle schools in the STATE
Since opening in 2002, we have EXCEEDED all local, state and national goals

3. Awesome Achievements MATHCOUNTS – Regional Winner
National History Day – Regional Winner
Science Olympiad – 3rd in the Region
NCASA National Champions
1st in Region – Going to STATE competitions in the following:
Art Showcase, Quill, Quiz Bowl, Twelve, and Encore Singers

4. Student Demographics 1113 students 70.7 % White 8.7 % African American
6.6 % Hispanic
14.3 % Asian
4.6 % Multi-racial/Other
2.1 % LEP
22.2 % identified as academically gifted

5. Parent Information
Hours: Students are allowed in the building at 7:45 AM
Students are considered tardy after 8:10am
Our instructional day ends at 3:15 PM
Do not park in the fire/carpool line
Carpool: Students are to be let out of your car ONLY in front of the building

6. Parent Information Grades are found on the Parent Portal
- Teachers have 10 days to enter grades following an assignment’s due date
Tutoring: All teachers offer at least one session per week

7. Communication

8. T-Dap Vaccination required for 6th grade
Must be compliant by 30 days from the start of school or risk suspension

9. Let’s talk TEACHERS!! 68 Certified Staff Members
79% Experienced (more than 3 years)
Many have dual certification
Many National Board certified

10. Initiatives for 2014 - 2015 Balanced Literacy
Bring Your Own Technology
Common Core Essential Standards
Cultural Competency
Differentiation
Professional Learning Communities

11. Middle School Philosophy
Teaming
Limit movement throughout the building
Exemplary effort leads to excellent performance
Expect students to take greater responsibility

12. Purpose of Middle School
Our purpose is to prepare students for:
Collaboration with peers
Global Economy
Life in 21st Century

13. Coursework is Rigorous
Academic Rigor equals…
Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Expecting Students to Analyze, Evaluate, Critique, Synthesize, Communicate and Create New Knowledge

14. Homework
Expect 20 to 30 minutes of homework in each subject every night
Homework helps reinforce mastery
Read, read, read
Practice math skills

15. Summer Reading Assignment
Read 1 of 2 books with written component
Details will be posted on our website when available

16. Math Placement District rubric to help determine placement Math 6
Math 6 Honors
Request Form
Enrichment and differentiation

17. Block Schedule Students take 4 core classes per year:
Language Arts, Math, with Science &
Social Studies (on A/B day rotation)
All classes are heterogeneously mixed

18. Serving Our Gifted Students
Our school practices inclusion
Gifted students are cluster grouped within the core classrooms
Our Academic Facilitator works with the core teachers to push, stretch, and extend the curriculum for our gifted students

19. Serving our EC Students
We use a co-teaching model to serve some of our students in the Exceptional Children’s program
We have 1 self-contained autistic class and 1 self-contained Specialized Academic Curriculum (SAC) class
Buddy Program – students should listen to announcements for application period

20. Elective Options
Students take 2 semesters of electives per year on an A/B day rotation
Band or Orchestra (year long)
Exploring Foreign Language
(French & Spanish)
Career and Technical Education
Cultural Arts (Art, Dance, and Drama)
* PE / Health is required by the state of North Carolina

21. A Day in the Life of a 6th Grader
Homeroom (School opens at 7:45 AM)
1st block: Language Arts
2nd block: Math
3rd block: Lunch, Social Studies (A day),
Science (B day)
4th block: PE (A Day) and
Cultural Arts (B Day)
Dismissal begins at 3:15 PM

22. Charger Chatter Newsletter
We publish a weekly newsletter highlighting the events in our school
It will be ed to you
An accurate phone number is needed on your student’s blue information card
(update if changed throughout the year)

23. Other ways we communicate…
Student Planner
Facebook and Twitter
, Staff Wikis, Connect Ed
Quarterly Progress Reports, Parent Portal
How can I schedule a parent conference?
Wednesdays are specifically designated for parent conferences. Call Mrs. Cockerham (our 6th grade counselor) for an appointment.

24. A Positive Environment
Order, Discipline and Safety are a top priority
Frequent Safety Audits practiced
We earned a 100% CMS Safety Audit for the school year
Orderly, supervised transitions

25. A Positive Environment
Our students have more freedom and responsibility than in elementary school –
we teach, model, and expect superb behavior
Open House in August

26. Competitive Cohorts American Mathematics Competition
Battle of the Books
Chess Team
Geography Bee
MATHCOUNTS Team
Science Olympiad
Shakespeare Recitation Competition
Spelling Bee

27. Other Extracurricular Activities:
Fine Arts Performances
Musicals
Student Council
Work toward eligibility for:
BETA Club
National Junior Honor Society

28. JAY M. ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Excellence in education is our
primary focus