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Welcome to Cupertino Middle School7th/8th Grade Parents
CMS Student Support Team
Maralina Milazzo, Principal Erin Wiley, Counselor (A-L)
Jean Wang, Assistant Principal Andrea Cabello, Counselor (M-Z)
Jeanine Woodell, Assistant Principal
Wonderful Office Staff, 2 School Psychologists, 2 School Nurses, 2 MFT Interns, Speech Pathologist, Teachers & Instructional Assistants
7th/8th grade courses● 7th and 8th graders take seven classes and are organized by
academic teams
Common Core Academics:
● Science (7th - Life 8th - Physical)● Math (CPM)
● Core (Social Studies, Language Arts)○ History Alive○ Units of Study IBD
● P.E.
7th/8th grade courses
● Five Common Core Academics (Prev slide)
● Two Electives …
7th/8th grade electives - each student takes two electivesDigital Media Foods 1 & 2
Multimedia Publications Literature for Pleasure
Bear Chorale/Advanced Choir 2D/3D Art
Woods 1 & 2 Digital Photo
French 1A/1B Metals/Jewelry
Spanish 1A/1B Beg./Advanced Band
SEARCH Model Engineering
Leadership Yearbook
Computer Programming
Course Selection
Elective Video & brochure will be shown on March 17 and will be made available through the school website.
Course selection will take place in late March or Early April through their StudentVUE account in school.
Newly registered should check parent e-mail for Elective Selection Form.
Look for paperwork to come home - Check Bear Bulletin and Morning Announcements.
All students will receive 2 elective periods
Transition from 6th to 7th Grade
● Homework: Increased workload● Organization and Study Habits● More teachers● More independence and autonomy in working
with teachers
7th / 8th graders still need parent support:● Students and teachers develop a relationship● Parents stay connected - Synergy ParentVUE● Contacting the teacher
○ Student/teacher○ Parent/student○ Parent/teacher
● Relationships matter
TechnologyTechnology is integrated into
individual andgroup learning everyday.
After School Sports
Try-Out Sports:
● Girls Softball
● Boys & Girls Volleyball
● Boys & Girls Soccer
● Boys & Girls Basketball
Everyone makes the team:
● Cross Country
● Wrestling
● Track & Field
CMS ClubsBasketball Musical Theater Origami
Pen Pal Art Club League of Legends
Chess Minecraft Interact
Java Wrestling Newspaper
Garden and Go Green Adopt A Soldier
Bookworm Mathcounts Soccer
History Karaoke Code With Us
Safe Space Figure Drawing Conditioning
Feminism Speech & Debate Sewing
Model U.N Science Olympiads FBLA
TECH Challenge Drop-in
Homework Club (M, W, TH 3-4pm)
● Student determined● Brunch/Lunch, After-School
● Drop-in
Stay Connected School & Individual Teacher Websites Morning Announcements
Google Classroom/Drive
Email Blasts
Monthly Bear Bulletins (Newsletter)
Follow us on Twitter: CupertinoMS
Synergy- ParentVue & StudentVue
Email: [email protected]
Conferences as needed
Supporting CMSCMS Welcomes Volunteers!
PTA Collects Volunteer Information
Parent Cornerstone PTASSC Dance SupervisionParent Education Nights Music BoostersWalk and Roll Club SupportNoon Duty Field Trip AssistanceDonation Coordination Lunch ActivitiesCMS Foundation More!
Stay Connected School & Individual Teacher Websites
Google Classroom/Drive
Email Blasts
Morning Announcements
Monthly Bear Bulletins
Follow us on Twitter: CupertinoMS
Synergy- ParentVue & StudentVue
Email: [email protected]
Conferences as needed
Thank you for coming.
Maralina Milazzo, Principal Erin Wiley, Counselor (A-L)
Jean Wang, Assistant Principal Andrea Cabello, Counselor (M-Z)
Jeanine Woodell, Assistant Principal
Wonderful Office Staff, 2 School Psychologists, 2 School Nurses, 2 MFT Interns, Speech Pathologist, Teachers & Instructional Assistants
