Welcome Class of 2022!

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Welcome Class of 2022!
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Camel Pride

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe
• Be a Camel!

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People to know

• Principal - Jason Smith
• Asst. Principal 6th Grade - Christie Henson
• Asst. Principal 7th Grade - Eric Morwessel
• S.R.O. Officer Tim Vinson
• Counselors 6th Grade
• Britane Swank (A-L)
• Staci Kolkmeier (M-Z)
• Counselors 7th and 8th Grade
• Elizabeth Farris (A-Ha)
• Erica Thomas (He-P)
• Kelly Crowley (Q-Z)
• Goldi Lakes Attendance Secretary (Main Office)
• Gina Plummer Secretary (Main Office)
• Julie Bockerstette Counseling Secretary
  (Enrollments)
• Joni Ruffing Bookkeeper (Finance/Fees)
• JoAnn Strange Secretary (Payroll)
• Peggy Wolf School Nurse
• Rhonda Watts Cafeteria Manager

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Arrival

• Students may enter building at 655 a.m.
• Car Riders/Walkers main doors (front of
  building)
• Buses cafeteria (back of building)
• Attendance Transportation Notes
• Cafeteria for breakfast
• Assemble in large gym
• Dismissed to lockers/homeroom at 715

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Dismissal

• 215 1st Wave (Car Riders and Southbound buses)
• 225 2nd Wave (Walkers and Buses)
• 230 3rd Wave (Northbound Buses)
• Walkers must have a pass and present each day.
• Forms for walkers pass are in the main office.

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Parent Drop-off

• Enter south parking lot using one of two entry
  lanes and proceed to designated drop-off area
• Please pull as far forward as possible
• Complete loop and exit using Orchard
• Please arrive prior to 720 a.m. to ensure
  students are not tardy.

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Parent Pick-up

• Students are dismissed at 215 p.m.
• Enter south parking lot using one of two entry
  lanes.
• Park in a marked parking spot.
• Exit by completing the loop onto Orchard.
• Typically takes approximately ten minutes to have
  lot down to one lane or cleared.

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Student Schedules

• Course Preference Cards
• MAP Data Teacher recommendations are used to
  determine classes.
• Schedule Pick-up is set for July 27th 8-11/4-7
• Questions/Issues with schedule, please see
  Britane Swank, Staci Kolkmeier and/or Christie
  Henson
• We do not accept requests for certain teachers
  and/or placement with friends.

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Camp Camel

• Students rotate through a variety of stations to
  learn about different aspects of the middle
  school.
• Building Tours
• Ask the Teacher
• Organization and Study Skills Tips and Tricks
• Schedules, Lockers, and Bus Release
• Dress Code/Fashion Show
• Extracurricular Activities/Games
• School Safety/Bullying/Blue Bracelets
• Attendance/Bus Notes/Walkers Passes
• Cafeteria Procedures/Lunch Codes
• Basic Dance
• PBIS
• Hygiene
• IC Codes/Agenda Use/Work Completion

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Gifted Talented Opportunities

• Dreamfest
• Project Ex.C.E.L.
• Think Tank
• Field Trips

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School Communication

• All Calls
• Attendance, Announcements
• IC Messenger
• Weekly School Newsletter, Missing Assignment,
  Failure Notices
• Facebook
• School Events/Activities, Announcements
• Marquis
• Website
• School Announcements, Information
• Teacher pages for assignments, notes, handouts,
  test information

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Lockers Locations

• Each student is assigned his/her own locker.
• Students are responsible for the contents of
  their locker so therefore should not share.
• Lockers are located just outside of students
  homeroom.
• Students should not go between every class.

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Tuesday Tutoring

• Two Tuesdays per month (Dates are posted on
  website)
• Student Reservation Form returned Friday prior
• 245 400 in library
• Students bring work, complete, and turn in prior
  to leaving.
• Parents meet teacher child in gym lobby at 400
  p.m.

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Summer Reading Projects

• Look for information to come home with your 5th
  grader prior to the end of the year.
• Information will also be posted on our school
  website.

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Student Led Conferences

• Students collect work samples throughout the year
  that best show their growth and progress to share
  with parents.
• 4-7 pm twice per year (fall/spring)

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Electives vs. Encores

• Electives consist of Band, Chorus
• Encores consist of Art, Computers, Health,
  Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Visual
  Performing Arts
• Students electing Band/Chorus will have a total
  of four encores while those not in Band/Chorus
  will have all six.

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School Resource Officer

• Purpose
• Builds positive relationships with students,
  school community and police department.
• Promotes school safety.
• Assists with criminal activity involving students
  in or outside of school.
• Duties
• Assists with Student Drop-off/Pick-up Lot
• Assists with cafeteria supervision during lunch
• Monitors exterior/interior grounds

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Bathrooms

• Basement of south building
• Concession area outside of cafeteria
• Students may use between classes or during class
  with permission of teacher.
• All are encouraged to go prior to entering lunch
  line to wash hands before eating.
• Also two located off gym lobby.

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Lunch

• Escorted to/from lunch by classroom teacher.
• Students use restroom/wash hands as classes enter
  concession area.
• May use either food line.
• Cafeteria is divided into two sections
• Left side is Dunes/Oasis
• Right side is Pyramid/Mirage
• Students sit at tables assigned to teacher who
  brings them.

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BYOD/DDLBring Your Own Device/Digital Drivers
License

• Must pass test on safe and appropriate usage to
  get DDL.
• Allows student to use device for instructional
  purposes under the supervision and at discretion
  of teacher.
• DDL must be present and on desk to use device.
• Must follow Acceptable Use and BYOD Policies.
• Completed BYOD Permission form gives student
  parent permission to bring device to school.
• Some devices students have are mini-tablets,
  iPods, iPads, phones, etc.

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PBIS Expectations

• Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
• Caught Doing Good Cards
• Student of the Week
• Be Responsible Be Respectful Be Safe

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Dress Code

• Backpacks are kept in lockers.
• Pants must be free of holes/rips above knee.
• Skirts/shorts must be within acceptable length
  from knee.
• No tight, form-fitting pants (i.e., yoga, etc.)
• Water bottles are permitted in classrooms.

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Parental Involvement

• Check student agenda book and/or teacher websites
  to help keep students caught up with work and
  assessments.
• Monitor grades through Infinite Campus Parent
  Portal.
• Contact teachers when questions/concerns arise.
• Volunteering - Must have background check and be
  on approved list from central office to volunteer
  at school.
• Hallway/Cafeteria Supervision, Mentors, Operation
  Preparation, Classroom projects

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CLCCamel Learning Communities

• Design
• 12-15 students per certified staff member
• Meet twice per month (Opposite of clubs)
• 45 minutes
• Purpose
• Build stronger relationships between students and
  staff
• Reduce feel of a large school
• Address topics of bullying, goal-setting,
  digital citizenship, etc.

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Report it!

• Report Tips on Bullying, Intimidation,
  Harassment, Weapons, Drugs, Other
• Methods of Reporting
• http//1075.alert1.us
• 1075_at_alert1.us
• 1-855-4alert, ext. 1075
• Text 1075 _at_tip your tip to ALERT1 (253781)

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Mastery Learning

• Standards-based Grading
• Formative vs. Summative
• Test Re-takes

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ILPIndividual Learning Plan

• Internet-based career awareness program
• Interest Inventory to match interests with career
  choices
• Variety of information for careers training,
  salary, courses needed
• College Scholarship Information
• Resume Builder
• 6th grade students begin components of program
  and continue to complete/revise each year
  thereafter
• Logins are available for both students parents
  to access

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Extra-curricular Activities
In compliance with CCHS and the KHSAA, CCMS
students may participate in the following high
school sports football, soccer, volleyball,
cross country, golf, wrestling, basketball, swim
and dive, color guard, softball, baseball, track
and field, and tennis. CCMS students may not
participate at the varsity level in soccer or
football. Students participating in the high
school athletics must meet all requirements set
forth by CCHS and KHSAA. Athletic Director
Aaron Caudill

• Fall Sports
• Cheerleading Spirit Squad
• Cross Country
• Dance
• Football
• Volleyball
• Winter Sports
• Basketball
• Cheerleading Competition Squad
• Wrestling
• Swimming/Diving
• Spring
• Track
• Tennis

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Extra-curricular Activities/Clubs

• Band
• Choir
• Academic Teams
• Future Problem
• Math Counts
• Robotics
• CLUB 21
• Youth Leadership Development, YLD
• Ski Club

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Important Dates

• March 12th Camel Showcase
• July 27th - 6th Grade Schedule Pick-Up
• August 3rd - Readifest
• August 4th - 6th Grade Open House
• Meet the teachers
• Walk the building
• August 5th - Camp Camel

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Questions?

• Contact us anytime at 635-6077

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Break Out Sessions

• Group A Library to 6th grade South Building
• Group B Library to North Building