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facebook.com/ecmsredhawks
twitter.com/ecms

2. Dr. Shelly Yarbrough Principal Scott Brenneman Assistant Principal
Administration
Dr. Shelly Yarbrough Principal
Scott Brenneman Assistant Principal
Shawna Philips
Student Advisor
Susanna Mruz
Counselor
Alexis Goddard

3. Mandatory TDAP Booster Shot
BEFORE starting El Cerrito Middle School…
Please make sure you provide your elementary school with your student’s immunization records which should include proof of TDAP.
California state law AB354 states: All students entering 7th through 12th grades need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster shot (TDAP) BEFORE STARTING school.
You must give proof of TDAP immunization to your current CNUSD elementary school.

5. ECMS Facts 123 Accelerated Sixth Grade Students
Professional Learning Community
Pre-AP Program
Standards-Based Instruction
Single Track School
123 Accelerated Sixth Grade Students
1098 Estimated Student Population
Interdisciplinary Teams
Block Schedule

6. School-Wide Achievement Goals
Got swag?
School-Wide Achievement Goals
Achieve 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher with no D’s or F’s.
Maintain 97% attendance, which includes not being tardy to class.
Perform in the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) in each area of the California Physical Fitness Test.
Earn Citizenship grades that are Satisfactory or Outstanding.
High level of achievement on state testing.

7. Standards for Participation in School-Wide Events
Achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher with no D’s or F’s.
Maintain Satisfactory attendance, which includes not being tardy to class.
Satisfactory attendance means missing less than 5% of the total amount of school days, which is approximately four days per semester.
Earn Citizenship grades that are Satisfactory or Outstanding

8. Online Registration

9. 7th Grade Student Schedules
Math
Language Arts
Science
History
Success for School
Physical Education
Elective
Elective Options
Elective Core - Quarterly Rotation
Intro to Home Economics
Industrial Technology
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Band - Yearlong course
General Education Pre-Advanced Placement (Pre-AP)

10. What is Pre-Advanced Placement?
Pre-AP is not a prerequisite for AP courses
It is preparation for courses such as: AP, Honors, International Baccalaureate (IB), and Accelerated
Pre-AP prepares students
…for rigorous coursework in high school
and beyond
…to work towards developing strong study skills
…skills towards college and career readiness

11. ECMS Pre–AP Application
Complete the following:
Application / Contract
Teacher Recommendation

12. Pre-AP Courses Are Optional
Designed for academically talented and highly motivated students prepared to work at an accelerated pace.
Challenging classes: rigorous assignments, greater depth, inquiry, analysis, research– based strategies, critical thinking, problem solving, and mastery.
Select one or more subject: Language Arts, History, Science
Mathematics is based on Math Placement Test & SBAC scores.

13. Physical Education All Students
Participate in approximately 5 hrs./week
Use a P.E. locker
Dress out 2 block days and no dress on minimum day
Weekly homework exercise logs
Use ECMS Student Planner
Academic Vocabulary
Target Heart Rate (THR)
CA State Fitness Testing
Assessments on fitness, vocabulary, THR etc.
Homework

14. Elective Choices: A or B
Four Electives will be randomly selected for you each quarter.
Intro to Home Economics
Industrial Technology
Performing Arts
Visual Arts B
You may select one year-long elective for the school year.
Band
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced (Orchestra)
Jazz
AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination

16. Elementary visits: Wilson, Temescal, & Orange - Thursday, 2/28 Stallings – Friday, 3/1
Students review important information with WEB advisor and students via power point presentation
Students tour the campus with WEB leaders

17. AVID AT El Cerrito Middle School!
The KEY TO Success!
AVID AT El Cerrito Middle School!

18. AVID Student Teacher AVID desire to work help Organize
Willing to Give up some free time to study
Maintain organization
Make and meet goals of B’s or better
Desire to challenge oneself
help Organize
Assist with study skills
Pre-teach writing skills
Help with Time management
We accelerate Not remediate!

19. AVID Applications Sixth grade teachers have applications
AVID table has application
Have a 6th grade Math or Language Arts teacher fill out the recommendation page
Applications should be returned on the day of the AVID interview ***in person!***
All AVID interviews will be conducted at El Cerrito Middle school

20. What AVID does
AVID teaches students strategies to become academically successful independent of teacher, parent and class goals.
we share challenges, problem solve and apply solutions that have the student rely on the tools taught rather than the assistance of a teacher, tutor or parent.
AVID helps the students to seek assistance, assist themselves, use recourses available and adopt a positive can-do attitude.

21. Library School Library Community Library Open on school days
Monday – Friday am – 3 pm
Parents MUST enter through the school office and sign in.
Community Library
Monday – Thursday
3 pm – 7 pm
Closed Fridays

22. 7th Grade Teams Cal State Long Beach Harvard University
University of California, Berkeley

23. 8th Grade Teams University of Miami University of Southern California
University of Idaho

24. Student Success Progress Reports Issued every three weeks
Given to student during
their 5th period class
Parent signature required
Opportunity to stay informed

25. Parent ~ Student ~ School Communication
Student Success
Parent ~ Student ~ School Communication
Contact teachers with questions about grades
Parent conferences may be scheduled with the teachers
Like our Facebook, and/or follow us on twitter

26. Q Parent Connect
Use your password to go on Q Parent Connect and view your student’s grades
Parents currently using Q Parent Connect may continue use at the middle school
Parents new to CNUSD or the ECMS boundary can request instructions on Q Parent Connect
If you have questions or concerns please call ECMS at

27. Bell Schedule Mon – Tues – Thurs – Fri
Block Periods
Breakfast 7:10 - 7:40
Warning 7:40 - 7:45
Per 1/ :45 - 9:20
Per 3/ :25 -11:00
Lunch A :00 -11:35
Per 5A :05 -11:55
Lunch B :55 -12:30
Per 5B :40 -12:30
Per 6/ :35 - 2:10
Dismissal :10 pm
Wednesday – Early Release Breakfast 7:10 - 7:40 Warning Bell 7:40 - 7:45 Per 1 7:45 - 8:20 Per 2 8:25 - 9:00 Per 3 9:05 - 9:40 Per 4 9:45 -10:20 Lunch A 10:20 -10:55 Per 5A 10:25 -11:15 Lunch B 11:15 -11:50 Per 5B 11:00 -11:50 Per 6 11:55 -12:30 Per 7 12:35 -1:10 Dismissal 1:10 pm

28. Dress Code & Discipline
All CNUSD discipline policies and procedures will be enforced
Go to for more details on the CNUSD Safe Schools Notification
ECMS dress code policy is located in the student planner and on the school website
ECMS has School-Wide Student Safe School Assemblies throughout the year!
Thank you in advance for your assistance and support with these matters!

29. ORIENTATION DAY! Orientation day will be in August (TBD)
Information will be mailed home in June/July
School phone message broadcasts go out on Sunday’s at 5:00 pm
On orientation day you have an opportunity to purchase an ASB discount card and PE clothes, get a preliminary schedule, tour the campus and much more.