1. What Do I Need to Know About BAMS? 2016-2017 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 in higher education, college, and career planning.  All classes are instructed at an accelerated level to help EACH student reach their personal highest potential.  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 Spanish 2 Honors  Earth Space Science and/or Biology Honors  Advanced Math Path- ◦ Algebra 1 Honors ◦ Geometry 1 Honors

5.  Enrichment elective classes are offered including;  Yearbook, Journalism, Chorus, Drumline, Dance, Art, Performing Arts, 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.

6.  Debate  Student Government  NJHS  Spanish  Chorus  A-Team  Scrabble  Origami  Book Club  Relay 4 Life  Dance  Chalk Art  Fellowship of Christian Athletes  Science Olympiads  Babysitting Class  Wellness, and more!

7.  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

8.  Dances  Fall Fling  BAMS BASH  Girls Sleepover  Field Trips  6 th Grade: Spend night at Busch Gardens  7 th Grade: Everglades  8 th Grade: St. Augustine

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

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

13.  Each summer, students have math units to help them fill in any gaps from the previous year and prepare for the following year. Each summer, students have math units to help them fill in any gaps from the previous year and prepare for the following year.  www.berkleymiddle.net Summer Math and Reading Tab www.berkleymiddle.net  Reading Lists on website  Math: MyHRW.com  Information will be given in more depth at parent meeting once students are accepted.

14.  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!

15.  School Calendar is always posted on website.  Attendance is very important in middle school. We ask that all appointments be made on non-school days and/or after school hours to ensure students get all the instruction needed to be successful.

16.  Incoming 6 th grade students will be able to access the 2016-2017 application on line starting Friday, February 26, 2016. Applications will need to be submitted before 4:00pm Friday, March 4, 2016  Paper copies may be obtained during school hours at the BAMS office starting Monday, March 29 th.

17. Links to Curriculum Guides for Each Grade Level: 6 th Grade ELA: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/1208 7/urlt/G6_LanguageArts_Florida_Standards.pdf http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/1208 7/urlt/G6_LanguageArts_Florida_Standards.pdf