Belmont Ridge Middle School
Home of the River Hawks
Motivated….
Dedicated…
Educated!
Mission
Belmont Ridge Middle School ensures
the future success of our students, by
providing an equitable, engaging
environment of educational success.
Belmont Ridge Team
Mr. Flynn
Principal
Mr. McKenzie
Assistant Principal
Mr. Surma
Assistant Principal
Mr. Skinner
Dean
Mrs. Devine
Counselor
Mrs. Kim
Secretary
Kristan Ash
Parent Liaison
Teachers!
Parent Organization
Be in the
KNOW…
Join the
PTSO!!!!!
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Be a part of an amazing
group!
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Volunteer
Sponsor major school
events and keep up with
community events!
PTSO Family Dinner
April 26 at 7 pm
Membership forms are
on the BEMS website.
Block Schedule
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90 Minute Blocks
Classes meet every other day
4 Classes Per Day
Resource, Spectrum and Math or Reading
Workshops
Music/Art/FACS/Tech Ed
Foreign Language
Sample Student Schedule
A Day
B Day
• English
• German
• Civics
• Lunch
• PE/Health
• Tech Ed
• Resource
• Science
• Lunch
• Geometry
The Process of Course Selections
Students are meeting with Mrs. Devine
to select their courses and to create plans
of study for high school
Parents will receive a list of courses
their child selected with the 3rd Quarter
report card.
Parents have until June 15, 2012 to
request 8th grade course changes with
Mrs. Devine.
COURSE SELECTIONS
Core Academic Courses
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English
Civics
Science
Math
PE/Health
Resource
Full Year Elective Courses
(Students Need Two)
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Foreign Language
Art
Chorus
Band
Guitar Level 1 or 2
Strings
Tech Ed
FACS
Honors vs. Academic
It’s a balancing act . . . .
Honors
Academic
BEMS GOAL
All BEMS students
will take at least one
honors class before
leaving middle school.
Make choices that will keep your
child well balanced and not
stressed.
English
Content covered
incorporates:
Develop
Writing
Vocabulary
Oral
Language
Analyze
Readings
Impact of
Readings
Physical Science
Periodic
Table
Matter and
Energy
Physical
and
chemical
changes
Energy
Transformation
Civics and Economics
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Civics
Political
Organization
Social Organization
Laws
History
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Economics
Allocation of
Resources
Current Events
Geography
Cultures
Math Selection Process
This is a scaled down version of the chart in the Program of Studies. A
copy of that chart is on the back of the map
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Math 6
Math 7
Algebra I
Math 6 SOL Test
Math 7 SOL Test
SOL Test
High School Credit
Accelerated Math
6/7
Algebra I
Geometry
SOL Test
High School Credit
SOL Test
High School Credit
Math 7 SOL Test
Algebra II/Trig
SOL Test
High School Credit
http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/instruction/
Math Options
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Math 8
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This is a remedial
class.
Very few students will
be taking this class.
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Double Block
Algebra 1
 Math everyday.
 Allows more time
to learn Algebra I
 Math
Workshops.
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8
GRADE SOL’S
 Reading
 Writing
 Math
 Social
Studies
 Science
The National Conference Center
Belmont Ridge Middle School
2009 School Business Partnership Award Recipient
Student Experiences
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Catering – Students learn the role of the sales and catering
department and the importance of communicating with the
customer to determine needs, menus, and event set-up.
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Once the information has been finalized, it than needs to be clearly
communicated to the operating departments.
Staging – Students learned and used tools to diagram a room for
an event, to include tables, staging, set up and audio-visual.
Culinary – Students learn about the full process from purchasing
food, scheduling staff, preparing and delivering the final product.
Banquets – Students learn about final table set ups, maintaining
buffet tables, proper serving techniques, and clearing.
Leadership and Team Work
Homework in
th
8
Grade
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Homework is a practice of the student learning.
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Students should not rely on resource to
complete homework.
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Teachers will have homework posted on the
Belmont Ridge Middle School web page, by
teacher name.
Spectrum
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Offered during 45 minute
of the resource class.
Student participation is
optional.
Participation option may
be exercised from year to
year.
Selection criteria is used to
identify students who will
be participating in
Spectrum
LCPS Academy of Science (AOS)
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Program is located at Dominion High School for
students in grades 9 - 12.
Application/selection process begins in the 8th grade.
Must have the PSAT (Administered in the Fall of 8th
Grade).
Must complete Algebra I with a grade of B or better
by the end of the 8th Grade
AOS website:
http://cmsweb1.loudoun.k12.va.us/aos/
Thomas Jefferson High School
for
Science and Technology
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Program is located in Fairfax, Virginia
Application/selection process begins in the 8th grade
and includes an admission examination.
Must complete Algebra I by the time of enrollment
TJHS website: http://www.tjhsst.edu
Naval JROTC
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Located at Loudoun County High School
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The mission of the NJROTC program is to instill in
students the ideals of Leadership, Character, Honor,
and Service as the foundation for success in life.
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The program's focus on order, precision, self-discipline,
respect for authority, ethical behavior, patriotism,
service, and citizenship is designed to prepare students
for success in life, regardless of their future plans.
 April
19, 20,
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 Begins at 7 pm
 Tickets sold in
advance and at
the door
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
(PBIS)
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Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a
research and evidenced-based practice.
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It creates a common vision of behavioral expectations
through consistent language and practices.
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PBIS is a framework of tiered approaches to address ALL
the needs of our students.
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PBIS Link
Rules You Need to Know
1. Behavior is learned and serves a specific purpose.
2. Behavior is related to the context within which it occurs.
a. This is why parents and teachers don’t see the same
behaviors
3. Children comply with the rules 80% of the time. Guess how
often they are complimented for appropriate behavior?
a. Less than 2 percent
b. We can increase appropriate behavior by 80% just by
recognizing and rewarding appropriate behavior.
Belmont Ridge Middle School
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2012-2015 National School To Watch
2011 Blue Ribbon School of Music
2011 Governor’s School of Excellence
2010 Governor’s School of Excellence
2009 Governor’s School of Excellence
2008 Governor’s School of Excellence
2009-2012 National School To Watch
2009 School/Business Partner Award Winner
Motivated…
Dedicated…
Educated…