Culver City Middle School
Vision Statement
The vision of Culver City Middle School is to prepare our students to
become productive, life-long learners and responsible citizens.
We will
•Close achievement gap by bringing all significant subgroups to 800 or above;
•Prepare students so they are proficient across curriculum;
•Integrate arts into the core curriculum;
•Provide diverse after-school programming;
•Provide a safe, welcoming, respectful, and encouraging culture for all stakeholders;
•Welcome parent/community involvement.
Mission Statement
The mission of Culver City Middle School, a culturally diverse and collaborative learning
community, is to ensure that all students are provided a rigorous education program. We seek to
foster a positive work ethic, integrity, respect, and a passion for learning while striving to create a
technologically innovative classroom experience.
Culver City Middle School
AWARDS
2001
Distinguished School
2001-Present
California “School to Watch”
2012&2013
California Business for
Education Excellence
CCMS 1999-2013 STAR Report
Schoolwide Target = 800
CCMS Subgroup API
950
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+156
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+305
825
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+298
800
African Am.
775
+105
750
Asian
Hispanic
725
White
700
SED
675
EL + RFEP
SWD
650
+115
625
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575
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500
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School Year
2011
2013
Culver City Middle School
Program
• Each grade level has three teams (language arts,
social studies, math, science teachers).
• Students are randomly assigned to a team.
• Teachers meet weekly to: plan crosscurricular/interdisciplinary units; plan team reward
activities and field trips; discuss intervention and/or
enrichment activities; meet with parents
• Block Scheduling – possibly a new bell schedule next
year!
Language Arts
Cathi Green-Bratton, Annie Zarrinpar,
Dan Grime
•Provides a balanced, unified program of instruction in
language, reading, literature, composition and
communication.
•Engages the students in a variety of essential skills which
include listening, speaking, writing and critical thinking.
•Use language effectively in reading, writing, listening, and
speaking.
•Read a variety of literature, including fiction, non-fiction,
short stories, plays and poetry.
•Learn to utilize correct spelling, grammar and vocabulary.
Rick Garcia, Debbie Corwin, David Ross, Raul Hurtado
World History and Geography
Ancient Civilizations
Prehistory to 500 A.D.
Objective
• To expand students knowledge of Ancient Western
and Non-Western Civilizations using the California
State Content Standards as a guide.
• Also offered in Spanish as a continuation of our
Spanish Immersion Program and is also available to
Native Speakers
Anthony Adamucci, Carlene Daggett, Margarita Velasco
Earth Science
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Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Structure
Shaping the Earth’s Surface
Heat (Thermal Energy)
Energy in the Earth System
Ecology (Life Science)
Resources
Investigation and Experimentation
Family Life/Too Good for Drugs
Mathematics Concepts and Skills
Donna Bergonzi, Emily Vandever, Kristin Fairfield,
Lauren Borcherding
Based on the Common Core State Standards,
Math 6
offers a balanced
curriculum.
Fluency of basic skills
and the
application of those skills
are emphasized.
Math
All 6th graders will be placed in Math 6
No placement test will be given this year.
Acceleration will take place
In 7th grade
• Middle School Math Sequence
“Regular”
“Advanced”
6th – Math 6
6th – Math 6
7th – Math 7
7th – Accelerated Math 7
8th – Math 8
8th – Algebra I
9th – Algebra I
9th – Geometry
10th – Geometry
10th – Algebra II
11th – Algebra II
11th – Trig or Finite Math
12th – Trig or Finite Math
12th – AP Calc or AP Stats
Electives
• Exploratory Arts Wheel
– Classes vary, but examples are: Introduction to
Spanish, art, computers, geography, home arts/food
science
• Band and String classes:
–Beginning and Advanced
• Choir
• Japanese Immersion (6,7,8)
• Beginning Japanese (7,8th only)
• Spanish Immersion (6,7,8)
• Computer Animation (7/8th grade only)
• Drafting (7/8th grade only)
“0” Period PE
• Begins every day at 7:30am-8:15am (school day*
begins at 8:20am)
• Satisfies number of PE minutes required by state
• Eligible for ANY student who takes an “academic
elective” – Spanish Immersion, Japanese,
Immersion, Math Builders, ALD
• Allows those students to experience a “traditional”
Arts Elective
Physical Education
Jason Vermillion, Karen Wyatt
• The 6th grade level is designed to provide
students with appropriate introductory P.E. skills
including: the acquisition of basic skills for court
games; running games; rhythmic activities;
individual and team sports; and physical
conditioning.
• Special emphasis is placed on basic ball
handling skills along with movement exploration
activities, and modified games.
Special Education
Special Education offers a full range of
services:
• Learning Center
• Speech and language
• Adaptive PE
• Specialized Academic Instruction
• Services for our severely handicapped
population
Students with a current IEP will automatically
receive appropriate services.
ELD
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Culver City Unified School District is to
prepare its English Learners to:
• develop a positive self-concept and cross-cultural
understanding
• meet requirements for redesignation as Fluent
English Proficient
• graduate from high school ready to pursue careers or
further education
CCMS Scholars Program
• Classes offered in English Language Arts
• Applications will be available in elementary school
offices as well as CCMS Website – criteria will be
defined in April and included as part of the application
• Students will learn of their course placement status at
registration in August.
Counseling Services
Counselors are specially trained to
help students reach their full potential.
All four counselors hold Master’s
degrees in Counseling
Our counselors:
Jeanine Lizotte
Terence Brown
Carol Catucci
Christina Monroy
Role of a School Counselor:
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Academic:
– Course selections and class schedules
– Discuss concerns about classes and teachers
– Discuss options for struggling students
– Organizational, study and test taking skills
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Career: Plan for the future
– College/Career presentations in classrooms and in the CCEC
– Career speakers bureau
– Promotion/high school requirements
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Personal/social
– Discuss family issues or peer concerns
– Conflict Resolution
– Good decision making
– Individual and small group counseling
AEIOU
Advisory, Enrichment, Intervention, Olweus,
Us!
• Consists of two-hours per week, within the school
day, where students have the opportunity to
specialize, lead, and determine their own
educational choices.
• Programs include: Performances, Publishing,
Broadcast News, Video Production, Dance
Troupe, Student Court, Debate Club, Recycling &
Campus Beautification.
CCMS Intervention Programs
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Success Maker
Peer Tutoring
Z.A.P. (Zeros Aren’t Permitted) – small group tutoring
Intensive Standards-based Intervention
Before/After School Program
Mandatory Intervention Program for 8th Graders
Parent/Teacher Communication
- Report Cards/Progress Reports
- Computer Grade Printouts
- e-mail/online access to grades/attendance through Parent Portal
Peer Mediation
Targeted Parent Nights
Time Tracker Daily Planner
Binder Buddies
ASB
Associated Student Body
ASB is a school leadership opportunity for 7th and 8th
grade students in good academic standing to participate
in the following activities:
•Represent the interest and goals of the entire CCMS student body.
•Being the voice of the students when communicating with the faculty, school
district, and community.
•Plan, organize, and participate in such activities as formal and informal dances,
Spirit Week, grade-level competitions, community and charity awareness
projects, cultural events, and other student and school events throughout the
year.
ASB is a year-long class that teaches students leadership qualities
throughout the year. Students who have interest in applying for ASB must
submit an application form, teacher recommendation forms, and must be
in good academic standing.
Student Recognition
Scholarship League
Students who have a 3.0 GPA and no N’s or U’s on any report
card receive a certificate and are honored at special events
throughout the year.
Principal’s Honor Roll
Students who have a 3.75 GPA and no N’s or U’s on any report
card receive a certificate and are honored at special events
throughout the year.
Caught You Being Good
Students receive tickets for good citizenship/Effort. Weekly
drawings are held where students receive prizes such as gift
certificates, early to lunch passes, lunch with the principal.
GATE
The GATE program at Culver City Middle School provides
enrichment and learning opportunities for our GATE
students. The program includes:
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Differentiated Instruction in CORE classes
An on-campus GATE Advisor
Enrichment activities during AEIOU
Field Trips for 7th and 8th Graders: CIMI and Astrocamp
After School Enrichment Programs such as: Chess &
Games Club, LEGO Robotics, Improvisation
SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICERS
The Culver City Police Department provides
one uniformed officer for the Culver City
Unified School District. Officer Casillas
works with our security, the administration,
the teachers, the parents and the students to
ensure the safety of all of our schools.
Health Services/Nurse’s Office
Vaccine requirements:
Hepatitis B series & TDaP due by 7th grade
Medication needs at school: prescription & over-thecounter:
Medication form must be completed by a MD in order to
take any medications at school, including over-the
counter medicine
Emergency Cards need:
Contacts + Names + Phone #
Medical Information & Emergency Health info
Nurses office open daily 7:45 am-3:30 pm for school
health concerns
Culver City Youth Health
Center
• All children and adolescents seeking medical services
must live in Culver City or attend Culver City Schools
Hours of Operation
Doctors are available
For Appointments Call:
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8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Phone: Cell (310) 872-6652
W 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
School: 310 842 4200 x3510
Mental Health Social Workers are available everyday except
Tuesdays. Individual and group counseling sessions.
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LIBRARY
The library is open from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The following services are provided:
•Check out library books
•Check out textbooks
•Do research, using reference books or computers
•Do homework or study
•Read
•Use technology
Food Services
• Food services provides breakfast
and lunch for our students daily.
• Lunch provides a variety of tasty and healthy treats,
including pizza, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and entries
provided by our CCUSD food services staff
• Students must take three meal components and one of
those MUST be ½ cup fruit or vegetable.
• e-funds accepts pre-payments on-line for cafeteria account.
• Student account activity can be monitored by visiting the
Food Service web page at www.culvercafe.org
CULVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Parks and Recreation
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Location: Rm. 401/Library/Blacktop area on CCMS campus
Hours: Monday-Friday: School Dismissal - 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $52.00 per week
Open to all CCMS students
Provides:
Supervised after school program
Complements after school activities
offered by CCMS
Arts & Crafts, Fun Group Games, Quiet
study time in the library
Teen Center
LOCATION: VETS Park
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
MEMBERSHIP: $50 per semester. Open to all
residents of Culver City and students who attend
CCMS on permit.
PROGRAMS: Tutoring, drop in recreation, sports,
special events, trips and summer camp.
For more information, please call:
Culver City Parks and Recreation: (310) 253-6675
School Site Council/ELAC
The School Site Council has developed a site plan to enhance the
learning opportunities for the students at CCMS. Categorical
funds are specifically earmarked to support the site plan. The
council meets on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Our English Learner Advisory Committee, comprised of parents,
staff, and community members, is specifically designated to
advise school officials on English Learner program services.
They meet the second Tuesday of every month at 8:45am.
The PTSA is an active group of parents, teachers and students
who support Culver City Middle School in many ways. They give
freely of their time to support State and National PTA programs.
They also help raise money for the CCMS staff and students.
Some of their services
include:
Supplementary funds for all content and elective areas
Magazine Drive
Book Fair
Field Trips/Assemblies
Team Activities
Staff breakfast/lunches
Honorary Service Awards
AND...
Student Store Volunteers
The Student Store is staffed totally by parent
volunteers. The Student Store sells school
supplies, PE clothes, and treats. Depending on
the availability of parents, the store is open
several days a week during lunch and after
school. If you have free time, please join us.
PANTHER PARTNERS
Panther Partners raises money for after-school programs at CCMS in arts,
academics and athletics. We also sponsor campus beautification projects and
provide technology upgrades for the teachers and students
After School Programs
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Arts – Drawing, Art Concept Studio, Design, Comedy Improvisation, Musical Theater, Digital Photo &
Photoshop, Cake Decorating, AVPA, Handbells, etc.
Academics – Chess & Games Club, Brain Benders, Mock Trial, Math Counts, Math Olympiads, Lego
Robotics, GATE, AVID, etc.
Athletics – Football, Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Lacrosse, 5K training,
Fitness Center, Yoga, Jazz Dance, Zumba, Golf, etc.
Technology Upgrades
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Teacher laptops, WiFi, iPad carts, LCDs, new computers for testing lab
Campus Beautification
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Murals, library, meet & greet garden clean up day date, refurbished the back gym flooring, paint and
replace ceiling, new bleachers
Parent Outreach
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Parent Yahoo group – send email to culvercitymiddleschool-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Fundraising
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Jog-a-thon in March raises $40,000
Technology Drive in Fall raises $10,000
NEW! Great Lakes Scrip – buy gift cards/certificates for retailers you use, we get $$$
Register your grocery cards at escrip.com (Vons/Pavilions) and Ralphs.com – raises $4,000
Grant writing
We need new parents to volunteer! We are looking for help with after
school programs, the Jog-a-thon committee, financial secretary, and
Yahoo group administrator.
Comedy Improv
THANK YOU
We look forward
to partnering with
you next year!