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Somerset Academy Central Miramar. Welcome Warriors!. Middle School Orientation February 28, 2013. Administrative Team. PrincipalAthena Guillen Vice PrincipalDonyale McGhee Assistant PrincipalGeyler Herrera Director of Guidance Monique Machado - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Somerset Academy Central Miramar
Welcome Warriors!
Middle School OrientationFebruary 28, 2013
Administrative TeamPrincipal Athena GuillenVice Principal Donyale McGheeAssistant Principal Geyler HerreraDirector of Guidance Monique MachadoDean of Discipline Joe Parker Curriculum Coach Samantha Franconeri
2011-2012 Accomplishments
Somerset Neighborhood School is an “A” rated school
Somerset Preparatory Middle School is a “B” rated school
Somerset Central Miramar High School is an “A” rated school
SACS Accredited Schools Gold Seal of Excellence Schools We are a Title I School
Vision & Mission
VISION: Somerset Central Miramar is dedicated to
providing equitable, high–quality education.
MISSION: Somerset Academy Central Miramar
promotesa culture that maximizes excellence in
student achievement and fosters the development of responsible, respectful, self directed life-long learners in a safe
and enriching environment.
5th Grade Promotion Criteria At a Level 2 or higher on FCAT Reading
AND At a Level 2 or higher on FCAT
Mathematics___________________________________ OR At a proficient level on a District Approved Assessment:
Stanford Diagnostic Test: At or above the 30th percentile in Reading and/or Math.
End of Year Test: Scores at or above 60 % GO MATH -
at or above 70% on the Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Benchmark Reading Test.
Achievement Level Definitions
Level 5 This student has success with the most challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. A student scoring in
Level 5 answers most of the test questions correctly, including the most challenging questions.
Level 4 This student has success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards. A student scoring in Level 4 answers most of the test questions correctly, but may have only some success with questions that reflect the most
challenging content.
Level 3 This student has partial success with the challenging content of the Sunshine State Standards, but
performance is inconsistent. A student scoring in Level 3 answers many of the test questions correctly but is generally less successful with questions that are the most challenging.
Level 2 This student has limited success with the challenging content of the
Sunshine State Standards. Level 1 This student has little success with the challenging
content of the Sunshine State Standards.
STUDENT PLACEMENT IN COURSESStudents will be placed in the appropriate math and
reading classes according to their scores on the FCAT 2.0. Students scoring a level one or two
on the Florida Comprehensive Test will be enrolled in an Intensive class as their elective.
GEM (Great Explorations in Math)
The GEM Program is designed to allow students to move faster than they would in a regular math
program. Qualifying students for the GEM program must have a level 5 or above in Math on the Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) and take a GEM placement test that proves academic readiness to enter the program. In sixth grade,
students take a Pre-Algebra course. These topics are studied in depth and prepare the students for
Algebra in 7th grade and Geometry in 8th grade.
Official Subject Selection Forms Distributed March 8. Signed & Due back March 13
Sample Bell Schedule7:45am – 2:50pm
Period 1 7:45am-8:45amHomeroom 8:45am-9:00am
Period 2nd/3rd 9:05am-10:45am
Period 4th/5th 10:50am-1:05pm
Lunch* 11:35am-1:05pm (3 Shifts)
Period 6th/7th 1:10pm-2:50pm
“A” Day = 1, 3, 5, 7
“B” Day = 1, 2, 4, 6
*Your lunch schedule is determined by your 4th or 5th period.
Schedules for 2013-2014 School Year
Schedules will be made available to students on the first day of school.
Students will be scheduled based on individual FCAT scores, student performance, and teacher recommendations.
Schedule change requests will be reviewed on an individual basis. Schedule changes will only be granted for administrative reasons, to ensure proper placement in core classes.
Elective choices are not guaranteed. 1 semester ( 18 weeks) of Physical
Education or Dance is mandatory.
Schedule Information
Middle School versus Elementary School
• You will have a different teacher for each of your subject areas.
• You will change classrooms every period.
• Classes give you points that you need in order to be promoted from one grade level to another.• 1 class = 1 point
• How many classes do you take per school year?• 7 classes = 7 grades on your transcript
• Remember…the grades you earn NOW will determine the types of classes that you will be taking in the future.
Your future is up to You!
This is the start of your time in middle school, make it count!
The grades that you earn will set the course for your time in middle school and the classes that you take!
We are here to help you, take advantage of what Somerset Academy Central Miramar has to offer!
Activities/Sports
Enrichment, experience and learning are effectively conveyed outside the classroom setting and students are given the chance to grow as effective community participators.______________________________________________________ National Junior Honor Society JV Cheerleading JV Basketball JV Baseball JV VolleyballJV Flag FootballJV SoccerGlee ClubDrama ClubChess ClubAnd many many more……
Personal Possessions Inappropriate personal possessions
visible during school instructional hours will be confiscated i.e., iPods, MP3 players, toys, etc. These items will be kept until Winter Break or Last Day of School (whichever is closer).
Cell phones will be confiscated if heard, used or visible during school instructional hours; the student’s parent or guardian will have to come to the school office to pick up the phone in order for it to be returned.
Uniform Policy and Expectations
Girls Polo - Black or Gray with logo Pants - Black or Khaki Pants with Black or Brown belt Dress Up - White LS Oxford with logo and Black or
Khaki Pants (Tuesdays Only) Sweaters must be solid white, black, gray or red. Shoes – Black, White, Red, or GreyBoys Polo - Black or Gray with logo Pants - Black or Khaki Pants with Black or Brown belt Dress Up -White LS Oxford with logo and Black Pants
and Black Tie –(Tuesdays Only) Sweaters must be solid white, black, gray or red. Shoes – Black, White, Red, or Grey
Middle School Graduation Requirements
English 3 points Math 3 points Science 3 points Social Studies 3 points (includes Civics, World Geography, and
U.S. History)
Maintain good grades Do well in elective courses
Class Types Regular Honors
Math (GEM) Pre-Advanced
Placement for 6th Grade only
Course Descriptions
Curriculum Guidehttp://www.somersetcentral.org/
Want to see your grades?
What are your test scores?
Want to check your schedule?
Which classes should you take?
What do you still need for graduation?
All this and more at the click of a mouse!
Access Virtual Counselor through the link @ www.somersetcentral.org
www.SomersetCentral.org
1) Click on: Pinnacle Grade Viewer (link on left side of the screen)
2) Scroll down and select: “CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PINNACLE”
3) STUDENT ID: Type in 10-digit student number (ex: 0611223344)
4) Password: Type in date of birth:
year first, then month, then day (Ex: Nov. 2, 1999 = 19991102)
5) Click on the drop-down box next to “School” and choose
Somerset Academy Central Miramar
Pinnacle Grade Viewer
•Helps track attendance records and grades.•Teachers will expect you to keep track of assignments and grades using Pinnacle!
Thank YouWe will be available
for questions.
Go Warriors!
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