Welcome to the
Parent Informational Meeting
Incoming 6th graders
2014-2015
January 30, 2014
CENTRAL CAMPUS MIDDLE
Welcome Message
Dominique Cunningham
Mistress of Ceremony
Student Government President
Presentation of Colors:
Honor Guard
Officer William Pleasants
Pledge of Allegiance:
Brandon Rios
Student Government Vice President
Star Spangled Banner :
Flute Duet
Celya Walker & Arielle Hernandez
Vocal Performance:
Cameron Wheeler
Opening Remarks
Mr. Kenneth Bass
Central Campus Principal
Dramatic Performace
Behavioral Expectations
Director: Ms. Nancy Altimore
Behavioral Expectations
Dress Code Requirements
Appropriate Fitted and Tucked-in Uniform
Required ID w/Breakaway Lanyard
Dress Down Day Attire
Note: NO Hats, Mohawks, Boots, Skinny Leg or Baggy Pants, or Sunglasses
Common Behavioral Infractions to AVOID
Disorderly Behavior/Horseplaying
Electronics and Phones
Public Displays of Affection (PDA)
Cheating/Copying Another’s Assignments
Cafeteria/Bathroom Behavior
Threats/Bullying/Spreading Rumors
Class A and B Weapons/Lasers
Medicines or other Prohibited Items
Profanity or Inappropriate Comments
Zero Tolerance for “BULLYING”!!!
Course Selection
Ms. Kimberly C. Pizzo
Assistant Principal
6th Grade Course Selection Materials
 Course Selection Card
Curriculum Guide
◦ Access Via (www.pinescharter.net/centralk-8)
 Articulation Documents
 Survival Guide
 Summer Reading List
◦ Must read two books
◦ Must complete the book review for each book to submit
to Language Arts Teacher
 School Supply List
 Sports Form (Optional)-Notarized and Copy of Insurance Card
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6th Grade Course Selection Materials
Course Selection Card
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Required Courses
 Math (Course1, Adv. Course 1 or GEM Pre-Algebra 6)
 Language Arts (Advanced or Regular)
 Science (Advanced required application)
 World History
 Reading (Advanced, Regular or Intensive(NO Elective))
NOTE: Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available.
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Selection of 3 Elective Choices (Order of Preference)
Band I (Must sign PE Waiver)
Wheel (PE (18 wks)/Art (9wks)/Research (9wks)
Competitive Physical Education Annual
Must be signed by 5th Grade PE Teacher
(Space Limited)
Deadline for Required Materials
Due Thursday, February 6, 2014
to 5th Grade Teacher
 Green Course Selection Card
 Signed by parent and student
 PE Waiver if taking Band I
 Signed Academic Waiver if requesting Adv.
Class(es)-Only if space permits will waivers
be granted.
 Sports Form (Optional)-Signed, Notarized
with a copy of Medical Insurance Card
SUMMER 2014
Summer Reading Requirement
 Two(2) Books (From a selection of 6)
 2 Book Reviews Due to Language Arts
Teacher on Monday, August 18, 2014
(First Day of School-Graded)
 List and forms available on the Central Site
www.pinescharter.net
Bring basic supplies on first day of school
(i.e., paper, pencils, pens, folder, backpack
and homeroom & math teacher donations)
SUMMER 2014
6th Grade Orientation Camp
Thursday, August 7, 2014
9:00am-12:00pm
Central Campus Cafeteria
(Students Only)
Class Rotation Simulation with Teachers, Scavenger Hunt Campus
Orientation, Raffles, Pizza Lunch and Fun with Friends
NOTE: Schedules and Agendas will be issued on First Day of School
Parents will have access to Transportation (Buses), Chartwells,
Before/Aftercare, and PTSA from 11:30am-12:30pm
Student ID’s and Lanyard (Complimentary) will be provided the 2nd
week of school
NOTE: Replacements-ID’s $5.00/Lanyards $3.00
FIRST DAY
Middle School-6th Grade
Monday, August 18, 2013
Your child is in good and safe hands!!
DO NOT WORRY
Dance Team
Ms. Latrice Hubert & Ms. Maria Alfaro
Dance Coaches
Student Support Services
Jill Bear, Guidance Director
Reasons to see the Counselor:
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Academic Help/Promotion
Organizational Skills
Conflict Mediation
Being bullied
To help with Connections
Want to talk to a Peer Counselor
Students may fill out a request to see the counselor or
parents may contact the guidance secretary for an
appointment or simply send an e-mail to
jbear@pinescharter.net
What do I need to do to get
promoted to the high school?
Students must successfully pass:
 3 years of Math
 3 years of Social Studies
 3 years of Language Arts
 3 years of Science
 Successfully complete career component
 Completion of civics class/EOC Exam
How Do I Pass a Class?
In order to pass a class, students need to
acquire 4 points in that subject over the
course of the year.
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade.
Grading Scale
= 90 – 100
 B = 80 – 89
 C = 70 – 79
 D = 60 – 69
 F = 0 – 59
0’s SINK YOUR GRADE!!!!
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How Do I Get Promoted to the Next
Grade??
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Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in
order to go to the next grade.
If student fails one or two core classes,
student may go to the next grade, but must
make up those classes before being
promoted to the high school.
If student fails any three classes, student is
retained in the same grade.
Pass or Fail??
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Quarter 1
Math
C
Rdng
D
Science
F
World Hist. F
Band
B
L.A.
D
Quarter 2
D
D
F
F
B
D
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
F
D
F
F
B
D
F
D
B
F
B
D
STUDENT FAILS!
RETAINED!!
PASS OR FAIL??
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Math
D
D
D
F
Reading
C
C
D
D
L.A
C
F
F
D
Band
A
A
A
A
Science
C
C
C
C
World History
B
F
D
C
STUDENT IS PROMOTED
BUT…….
MUST MAKE UP CLASSES
BEFORE ENTERING HIGH
SCHOOL!
How do I “recover” a class?
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Instead of an elective, student will have to
take the class the next school year.
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Student can attempt to recover the class
during the summer through Florida Virtual
School, which is VERY CHALLENGING!
What is Connections?
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Meets monthly for about 30 minutes.
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Non Academic time to discuss issues
important to helping students with social
issues or concerns.
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Adult mentor
We can all put an end to bullying
by…...
NOT STANDING BY….
BUT
STANDING TOGETHER!!!
ANTI-BULLY POLICY 5.9
See you in middle school!
We look forward to having you and your children with us!
Expression Monologue:
Brianna Alvarez & Vanessa Moreau
EAGLES TO JAGS
Club Sponsor & Director: Ms. Latrice Hubert
Central Campus
East Campus
REGULAR
INTENSIVE
Course
Sequence
6th – Course I
7th – Course II
8th – Course III
Department Chair
Mr.Vincent Verdile
GEM
Entrance Requirements
 A minimum score of 241
on the 5th grade FCAT
 Teacher
Recommendation
Course Sequence
6th – PreAlgebra
7th – Algebra I Honors
8th – Geometry Honors
 Level I
students
 Two teachers
 Math Coach
assistance
 Same courses
as Regular
ADVANCED
Entrance Requirements
 A minimum score of 231
on the 5th grade FCAT
 Teacher
Recommendation
Course Sequence
6th – Courses I, II, III
7th – PreAlgebra
8th – Algebra I Honors
Ms. Piper Spencer
Science
Department Head
6th Grade Courses:
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Earth/Space Science
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Advanced Earth/Space Science
(FCAT Math and Reading Scores and
Application required for placement-Waivers
not accepted)
Additional Information:
 Science Fair
 Science Olympiad
Nancy Altimore, Language Arts Dept. Head
Courses available for 6th graders:
 Regular Language Arts
 Advanced Language Arts
Additional Information:
McDougall- Littel textbooks are used for all grade levels
(Pending Language Arts Textbook Adoption 2014)
 Summer reading requirements:
 2 Books from List and Book Review Completion Due for
each on Monday, August 18, 2014
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Chorus Musical Performance
McKenzie Forrester,
Kaylin Hernandez &
Ashley Duenas
Directed by: Stacy Corzo
Reading - Ms. Elena Carey-Walker
Department Head and Reading Coach
6th READING COURSES
ALL 6th Graders Required to take Reading
 Advanced (Level 5 FCAT)
 Regular (Level 4 & 3 FCAT)
 Intensive (Level 2 & 1 FCAT)
◦ Required to take two periods of Reading
◦ NO ELECTIVE OPTION
◦ State Mandated
Curriculum: Treasures Reading Program
Supported by Renaissance Accelerated Reader and
Pearson Success Maker
Mr. Darrin Schwartz,
Social Studies Department Head
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Social Studies Courses:
6th grade: World History
7th grade: Civics
(Required for HS Promotion Must Pass EOC Exam)
8th grade: American History
(Career Component Required for HS Promotion)
Flute Duet
Performances by: Celya Walker &
Arielle Hernandez
Directed by:
Ms. Edie Shendell-Frankel, Band Director
Edith Shendell-FrankelElectives
Courses available for 6th graders:
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PE Annual (Competitive Sports) 5th Grade PE Teacher Recommendation Required
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Beginning Band
(PE WAIVER Required))
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WHEEL
 9 Weeks Art
 9 Weeks Research/Computers
 18 Weeks PE
Additional Information:
See Curriculum Guide for Elective Offerings
http://pinescharter.net/Portals/0/Misc_Files/Central%20Campus/curr-guide1415.pdf
 Many more electives available in 7th and 8th
Exceptional Student Education
Contact information for the Exceptional
Student Education program:
 Dr. Shelley Yeckes- Director
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◦ syeckes@pinescharter.net
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Suzette Duenas – ESE Support Facilitator
◦ sduenas@pinescharter.net
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Jean McGrath- ESE Support Facilitator
◦ jmcgrath@pinescharter.net
ESE Service Delivery Model
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All students will be enrolled in general education
classrooms and will participate in a full inclusion model.
Student placement in the general education classes are
correlated with student performance on the FCAT
exams.
ESE Support Facilitators provide facilitation in the
general education classroom for math, reading, and
language arts.
ESE Support Services
Tutorial services are provided by the
Exceptional Student Education program for
academic support before on Wednesdays.
 Support services to improve organizational
skills are provided by the Exceptional Student
Education program.
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ESE Individual Education Plans
The IEPS of all incoming students are carefully
reviewed by the ESE Department.
 General education teachers are provided with
IEP information regarding instructional goals
and accommodations.
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P.P.C.M.S. Cheerleaders
Ms. Latrice Hubert
& Ms. Maria Alfaro
Coaches
Athletics:
Anthony Kelly
Athletics Director
COMPETITIVE SPORTS
Boys and Girls are eligible for all sports
Basketball (FALL)
 Soccer (Winter)
 Track (SPRING)
 Cheerleading (ANNUAL)
 Dance Team (ANNUAL)
 TBA by SBBC
Flag Football & Volleyball
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PTSA President: Eleatia Lindo
Closing Remarks:
Brandon Rios, Student Government Vice President
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