CHAGRIN FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT ORIENTATION. "No other age level is of more importance to...

CHAGRIN FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

PARENT ORIENTATION

"No other age level is of more importance to the

future of individuals, and, literally, to that of society;

because these are the years when youngsters

crystallize their beliefs about themselves and firm up

their self-concepts, their philosophies of life and

their values - the things that are the ultimate

determinants of their behaviors."

Understanding and Appreciating the Wonder YearsJohn H. Lounsbury

CHARACTERISTICS OF

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS

PHYSICAL• Uneven physical growth

• Rapid brain growth

• Restlessness and periods of fatigue

• Metabolic & hormonal fluctuation

• Periods of high energy and lethargy

• Underdeveloped sense of time and space

INTELLECTUAL• Short attention span

• Needs relevance in learning

• Responds to choice

• Varied ability level

• Inquisitive

• Concrete thinking

• Orientation to the present

EMOTIONAL• Fluctuating Emotion

• High level of anxiety

• Extreme sensitivity

• Behavior

• Fluctuating moods

• Extreme self-consciousness

SOCIAL• Desire for independence

• Sensitivity to peer pressure

• Reclusive behavior

• Changing interests & priorities

• Needs to focus on role models

• Acceptance

WHAT DOES A MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE LOOK

LIKE?•All students take the following core classes:

•English, Math, Science, Social Studies

•All students take the following required courses:

•Phys. Ed., Health, Computer Applications, Art

7th Grade

Common Core

8th Grade

Common Core

6th Grade

Advanced Applicatio

ns

7th Grade

Algebra I

8th Grade

Geometry

6th Grade Math 6

7th Grade Advance

d Applicati

ons

8th Grade

Algebra I

MATH PROGRAM PROGRESSION

ELECTIVES - FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish French Chinese

Level 1 of each language is taught over two years. Students receive grades on their high school transcript in eighth grade.

Two years of foreign language is the requirement for most universities.

ELECTIVES - MUSIC

•Band

•Strings

•Choir

ELECTIVES -

CONSIDERATIONS• If a student takes both a foreign language and a

music, no study hall time will be available.

• Students receiving intervention will be asked to choose between foreign language and music.

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS

• Yearbook

• Newspaper

• Power of the Pen

• Student Council

• Principal’s Advisory Council

REMINDERSAttendance Matters!

• Students will be considered unexcused after 5 days of missed school unless accompanied by a doctor’s note or a planned absence form.

• Students will receive consequences for tardies:

• 4th-8th tardy- After School Detention (ASD)

• 9th-12th tardy-Saturday School for each late arrival.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A TDAP VACCINATION

PRIOR TO THE START OF 7TH GRADE

PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS/CONCERNS

KYLE PATTERSON SCHOOL COUNSELOR- MS

kyle.patterson@chagrinschools.org

CFMS AthleticsParent Night Presentation

Offerings

Fall

Co-Ed Cross Country

Girls’ Volleyball (Tryout)

Football

Cheerleading (Tryout)

Winter

Wrestling

Boys’ Basketball (Tryout)

Girls’ Basketball (Tryout)

Cheerleading (Tryout)

Spring

Co-Ed Track and Field

How do I sign up? On-Line Portion

Visit cfhs.finalforms.co

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Registration for Fall will open in

April.

Sign all the forms.

Select all sports.

Have your child sign forms. Notification will be sent to his/her e-mail.

How do I sign up? Paper portion.

On-Line Confirmation Form

OHSAA Physical Form (6 pgs.)

Valid for 1 year from exam.

Athletic Eligibility: 3 Levels

OHSAA

The student must have passed 5 classes the previous quarter.

7th Graders not subject to this rule until the second quarter of 7th grade.

CFEVS

The student must not fail more than one course in the previous quarter.

Students below a 2.0 GPA may apply for conditional eligibility.

7th graders not subject until the second quarter.

Weekly

Any student with two reported failing grades during the season will not practice or compete with the team until no more than one failing grade remains.

www.chagrinathletics.org

Your source of information…• Schedules• Contact Information• Sign up for e-mail alerts.• Atletic Department Files and Links (download paperwork)

• On-Line Forms Information• Physical Form• On-Line Confirmation Page• Transportation Release Forms (3 day prior notice,

please)

Commitment

Sport Start Date August Practice Time Game Days

Cross-Country August 4 9-10:30Mainly Tuesdays,3 Saturday Meets

7th Grade FootballAugust 4

Equipment August 18:30-10:30 Mainly Tuesdays

8th Grade FootballAugust 4

Equipment August 18:00-10:00 Mainly Wednesdays

7th Grade Volleyball August 4 8:00-10:00 Mainly Mondays & Wednesdays

8th Grade Volleyball August 4 8:00-10:00 Mainly Mondays & Wednesdays

Todd Thombs todd.thombs@chagrinschools.orgAssistant Athletic Director - MS

Music ProgramsMr. Hamid

1011 × 771 - mustech.pbworks.com

Washington DC Trip Information

***Current 7th Graders OnlyMrs. Miralia & Mr. Rothstein

Jeremy.Rothstein@chagrinschools.orgKyle.Patterson@chagrinschools.org

We look forward to a great year with you and your children!