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 TeamMr. Flynn PrincipalMr. McKenzie Assistant

PrincipalMr. Surma Assistant

PrincipalMs. Byrne DeanMr. White CounselorMrs. Piper SecretaryKristan Ash Parent

LiaisonTeachers!

Parent Organization

Be in the KNOW

…Join the PTSO!!!!

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Be a part of an amazing group! 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 90 Minute Blocks Classes meet every other day

(except Lang. Arts) 4 Classes Per Day Resource or Spectrum and Math

or Reading Workshops Music/Art

Sample Student Schedule

A DAY B Day1 Language Arts 5

Language Arts2 Art 6 ResourceLunch 11:57-12:27 Lunch 11:57-

12:273 History 7 Science4 PE/Health 8 Math

Academics Provide an enriching and challenging

academic program.

Choose courses carefully to meet the needs of your child.

COURSE SELECTIONSAll 6th graders take the following courses: Language Arts Spanish at middle school (SAMS) History Science Math PE/Health Resource Keyboarding and Art (semester of each) Electives: Music Lab, Chorus, Band, &

Strings

Schedule Options - 6th Grade

Math (Math 6 or Accelerated Math 6 & 7) Fine Arts Elective: Music FY( Band,

Chorus, Strings, Music Lab) Reading Strategies Workshop Math Workshop Honors vs. Academic Spectrum or Resource

Honors Classes

Same curriculum and SOL requirements. Academic content is embedded in the honors curriculum.

Assessments may require more essay writing and critical thinking skills.

Make choices that will keep your child well balanced and not stressed.

Goal ~ All BEMS students will take at least one honors class before leaving middle school

Math Selection ProcessThis 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 8Math 6

Math 6 SOL TestMath 7

Math 7 SOL TestAlgebra I

SOL Test High School

Credit

Accelerated Math 6/7

Math 7 SOL Test

Algebra ISOL Test

High School Credit

GeometrySOL Test

High School Credit

Click here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.

Language Arts Class meets everyday

Writing Research Literature Oral Language Vocabulary

Syllabus

Click here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.

US History to 1865 Content Covered

American History from Era of Exploration to the Civil War

Social Science strands of History, Economics, Civics, & Cultures

Understanding Cause/Effect relationships and chronological social development

SyllabusClick here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.

Science

Content CoveredSun’s energy on Earth’s systemsWater in the environmentAir and the atmosphere forceTransformations of energy and matter

Basic chemistry concepts Syllabus

Click here to see the Middle School Program of Studies.

Homework in 6th Grade

Homework is a practice of the student learning.

Students should not rely on resource to complete homework.

Teachers will have homework posted on the Belmont Ridge Middle School web page, by teacher name.

Spectrum This is the Gifted and Talented

program at middle school. Students in Futura are automatically

placed in Spectrum. 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

Clubs & Organizations at BEMS

“It’s Academic” Book Club Chamber Choir Ecology Club German Club Japanese Anime

Club Jazz Band KLF Club (fee)

Math 7 Help Club Math Counts (fee) PAWS Shakespeare Club Soccer Club Video Production

Club Wellness

Wednesdays (Oct - May)

Yearbook Club

! BELMONT EXTREME ! Summer camp which provides students

the opportunity to practice middle school schedule.

Students get to do fun activities while learning about middle school.

Students get acquainted with some of their 6th grade team of teachers, administrators, & counselor.

Students are provided with a snack. The program runs for a week, from June

18-22, AM and PM sessions: 8:30 am – 11:25am; 12:30 pm – 3:25 pm.

April 19, 20, 21

Begins at 7 pm

Tickets sold in advance and at the door

Great way to introduce new 6th grade students to our musical production!

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a research and evidenced-based practice.

It creates a common vision of behavioral expectations through consistent language and practices.

PBIS is a framework of tiered approaches to address ALL the needs of our students.

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.

The Middle School Journey

Denial- “This Can’t be happening”. Anger- “Why me? It’s not fair!” Bargaining – “If you do your

homework, than we will get you a new phone.”

Depression- “What’s the point?” Acceptance- “I can’t fight it, I may as

well prepare for it.”

Belmont Ridge Middle School

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…