Culver City Middle School AWARDS 2001 Distinguished School

Culver City Middle School AWARDS 2001 Distinguished School 2001 -Present California School to Watch

CCMS 2006 -2007 STAR Report CCMS Academic Performance Index Schoolwide - Target = 800 2007 – 770 2006 - 761 2005 – 755

CCMS Subgroup API Target = 800 Subgroup African American Asian Hispanic/Latino White Socio-Disadvantaged English Learners Students w/Disabilities 2006 Base 723 872 710 839 689 667 483 2007 API 736 876 720 833 699 678 510 Growth 13 4 10 -6 10 11 27

CCMS Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) • 32/33 Subgroups made their Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the No Child Left Behind Law • One subgroup did not make it (Students with Disabilities – Language Arts) • Due to this fact, CCMS has been identified as a Year 2 – Program Improvement School • Measures are being taken to raise the achievement of this group of students

Culver City Middle School Mission Statement The mission of Culver City Middle School, a culturally diverse and environmentally active learning community, is to ensure that all students are provided a challenging educational program that will foster integrity, respect, and a passion for success in our ever-changing global environment by bringing the resources available in our unique city together to achieve this goal.

We Believe: • All students can learn. • Family and community partnerships are integral to student learning. • School should meet the needs of every student to promote active learning. • Students and staff will learn from each other and respect one another’s contributions and diversity. • The school’s facilities must be safe, aesthetically pleasing, and conducive to learning. • Character and academic expectations should be clearly defined. • Environment encourages open communication and dialogue among staff, students, and families.

Goals • All students will be held accountable for academic performance and social behavior • All students will attain a richer knowledge through a varied learning environment • All students will develop study and social skills in a structured program • All students will learn responsibility by participation in school based service learning • All students will enjoy a clean, safe, and beautiful campus and be participants in improving and maintaining the school environment • All students will be prepared for the transition to the high school

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

Language Arts This course is designed to meet the language arts needs of sixth grade students as outlined in the California State Frameworks and Curriculum Standards. It provides a balanced, unified program of instruction in language, reading, literature, composition and communication. The course engages the students in a variety of essential skills which include listening, speaking, writing and critical thinking.

Course Objectives • Use language effectively in reading, writing and listening • Read different types of literature, including fiction, non -fiction, short stories, plays and poetry • Use correct spelling, grammar and vocabulary • Use the library effectively for research and personal fulfillment

Textbooks and Novels • Textbook: Holt Literature and Language Arts Program • At least two novels will be taught from the following list: – Maroo of the Winter Caves – The Watsons Go to Birmingham – The Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Social Studies Course World History and Geography Ancient Civilizations Time Period Prehistory to 500 A. D.

Course Objectives The California History-Social Science Framework and Standards state that students in grade six will expand their understanding of history by studying the people and events that ushered in the dawn of the major western and non-western ancient civilizations. Geography is of special significance in the development of the human story. Continued emphasis is placed on the everyday lives, problems and accomplishments of people, their role in developing social, economic and political structures, as well as in establishing and spreading ideas that helped transform the world forever. Textbook: Mc. Dougal Littell World History: Ancient Civ.

Students develop higher levels of critical thinking by considering: • • Why, when and where civilizations developed? Why some civilizations became dominant? Why other civilizations declined? Students analyze the interactions among the various cultures, emphasizing their enduring contributions and the link, despite time, between the contemporary and ancient worlds.

Themes • • Prehistory (before written history) Egypt Mesopotamia Israelites Greeks India China Rome

Science Course Objectives The California State Frameworks and Content Standards for science state that the course of study for students in grade six will focus on Earth Science. Textbook: Prentice Hall Focus on Earth Science

Course Outline • • Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Structure Shaping the Earth’s Surface Heat (Thermal Energy) (Physical Science) Energy in the Earth System Ecology (Life Science) Resources Investigation and Experimentation

Mathematics Concepts and Skills Based on the California State Frameworks and Content Standards, the 6 th grade math course offers a balanced curriculum. Both basic skills and problem-solving are emphasized. Students will cover all of the California Mathematics Academic Content Standards including:

Standards Number Sense • Fractions, decimals, percents • Ratios, proportions • Operations with rational numbers Algebra and Functions • Write and solve algebraic equations • Graphing

Standards Measurement and Geometry • Area, perimeter • Circles and pi • Properties of two-dimensional figures Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability • Measures of central tendency • Data and sampling

Standards Mathematical Reasoning • Problem solving • Generalizing

Math Texts Regular Mathematical Concepts and Skills Advanced Math Prentice Hall Pre Algebra Students will be tested in May at elementary schools and will be placed in either regular or Mc. Dougal Littell advanced sixth grade math.

Electives • Exploratory Arts Wheel – Classes vary, but examples are: Introduction to Spanish, art, computers, Introduction to Japanese, music appreciation, first aid, geography, home arts, drama • • • Band Beginning Piano/Guitar String Ensemble Mixed Chorus Japanese Humanities Spanish Humanities

JAPANESE HUMANITIES • This elective course is a continuation of the Japanese Immersion at El Marino Language School • Students will read, write, and speak in Japanese • It is a 3 year program that will prepare students for Japanese Immersion in high school

SPANISH HUMANITIES • This elective program is a literature-based humanities course taught in Spanish that is a continuation from the Spanish Immersion program at El Marino Language school • Students will read, write, and speak in Spanish • It is a 3 year Humanities program that will prepare students for Spanish Immersion or Spanish II or III in high school.

Special Education offers a full range of services: • Speech and language • Adaptive PE • Resource specialist program • Inclusion program • Special day class • 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

As they progress through the program students will: • develop English language proficiency through a clearly defined program • receive progressively more content instruction in English through Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) • develop the proficiencies necessary to function in mainstream English classrooms using the core curriculum • develop higher level English literacy skills through an intensive and systematic program • have access to the core curriculum

Parents will: • Work in partnership with the school and community • Support their children’s educational progress

CCMS Scholars Program • Classes offered in science, language arts and social studies • Admittance based on 2007 -2008 CST Scores and grades • Applications will be available in elementary school offices as well as CCMS • The deadline to apply to the CCMS Scholars Program is April 25, 2008. • Students will learn of their course placement status at registration in August • Recommended that 6 th graders take no more than two scholars classes

Student Recognition Student of the Month Each month the student’s first period teacher chooses a Student of the Month. The categories change monthly. The Students of the Month are honored at a special luncheon. Their certificates and pictures are displayed outside of the main office. 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.

Student Council Most of the student activities are planned by Student Council. Elected members come from the homerooms. Any student who is interested may be a volunteer Student Council member whether or not elected from homerooms. • • Organize and plan dances Assist with lunchtime activities Plan Spirit Week Meet weekly with officers and homeroom representatives

GATE The GATE program at Culver City Middle School provides enrichment and learning opportunities for our GATE students. The program includes: • Scholars Program (Open to all students; an application must be completed) • After Hours Program • GATE Parent Advisory • Museums such as the Bowers Museum • Field Trips such as CIMI and Astrocamp • GATE Lunches • Differentiated Instruction in CORE classes

After Hours Program The cost free After Hours Program provides enrichment and tutorial programs for our students. Students may enroll in as many activities as they like such as: Mock Trial Creative Writing Science Olympiad Computer Animation Club Math Counts Art Lights/Camera/Literature Tutoring in a variety of subjects After School Band

Sports Program The Sports Program offers after school sports opportunities for our students. Boys and girls participate in intramural/interscholastic sports such as: Girls/Boys: CO-ED: Basketball Soccer Cross-Country Fitness Volleyball Softball Flag Football Cheerleading Dance

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS The Culver City Police Department provides two uniformed officers for the Culver City Unified School District. Officers Palacio and Van Hook work under the direction of Sgt. Kurt Massey. These officers work with our security, the administration, the teachers, the parents and the students to ensure the safety of all of our schools.

THE OFFICERS Eden Palacio is a six year veteran with the Culver City Police Department. Officer Palacio has a B. S. degree from the University of the Pacific in Criminal Justice. She has worked as a detective with the Crime Impact Team for the Culver City Police Department and works with the Juvenile Diversion Program. Michael Van Hook is a seven year veteran with the Culver City Police Department. He has worked as a detective with the Crime Impact Team and currently works with the Juvenile Diversion Program.

Counseling Services Guidance Counselors are specially trained to help students reach their full potential.

Counselors help students: • Sort out personal, family problems, discuss feelings and needs, explore options, reach decisions • Academics: study skills, course selections and class schedules, discuss concerns about classes and teachers • Plan for the future: careers and promotion requirements • Attend parent/student/team conferences • Refer students to appropriate agencies • Peer mediation • Refer students to appropriate intervention programs • Mr. Bernstein will be your child’s counselor during his/her tenure at Culver City Middle School

CCMS Intervention Programs • • • Time Tracker Daily Planner Parent/Teacher Communication - Report Cards/Progress Reports - Computer Grade Printouts - e-mail/classhomework. com Classroom/schoolwide positive incentive programs Before/After School Program Targeted Parent Nights Advisor/Advisee (mentoring) Saturday Academies Small Group Tutoring Mandatory Intervention Program for 8 th Graders

Culver City Youth Health Center The Culver City Youth Health Center is a collaborative effort between Culver City Unified School District, Los Angeles Child Development Center, and Venice Family Health Clinic. Parents must complete a registration form before a student can be seen. Services include: • General Health Care for adolescences 4 -19 years of age • Immunizations for all adolescence and youth • Reproductive Health Care • Individual and group counseling • Support and Counseling for Mental Health Concerns • Health Education • Health insurance application assistance for the uninsured

Culver City Youth Health Center • All children 19 years and younger seeking medical services must: – Be uninsured – Have a household income below the 200% poverty level – Live in Culver City Hours of Operation Doctors are available For Appointments Call: Phone: (310) 667 -0917 Hours: 9 -6 p. m. M 7: 30 a. m. - 12: 00 p. m. Tues. 1: 00 p. m. - 4: 00 p. m. Th. 7: 30 a. m. – 12: 00 p. m.

Health Services/Nurse’s Office Vaccine requirements: Hepatitis B series Second MMR Chicken Pox Medication needs: 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

Health Services/Nurse’s Office A registered nurse is on campus daily for all student health concerns that may arise during the course of the school day. The office is located between the HS/MS and covers both campuses.

Nurse’s Office - Duties • Administering first aid and emergency care • Case management of students with chronic medical conditions • Administering and monitoring daily required prescription medications • Performing advanced medical procedures on students with significant health and physical requirements

Nurse’s Office - Duties • Assisting with community medical and mental health referrals • Creating and participating in classroom and community presentations • Coordinating parental and student health consultations as well as follow-ups • Participating in IEP meetings Our goal is to advocate healthy lifestyles for our students to promote maximum learning.

LIBRARY The library is open from 7: 00 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. • Breakfast is served 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 have daily access to a salad bar stocked with fruits/vegetables • Smart Money accounts/pin numbers are available • www. PAMSlunchroom. com to manage your student’s account by credit card

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: $50. 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: Free. 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 The School Site Council has developed a site plan to enhance the learning opportunities for the students at Culver City Middle School. Categorical funds from the State of California are specifically earmarked to support the site plan. The council meets on the third Thursday of every month at 5: 30 p. m.

PTSA 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 and help raise money for the Culver City Middle School staff and students. Some of their services include: Magazine Drive Book Fair Field Trips Team Activities Staff breakfast/lunches Honorary Service Awards Supplementary funds for all content and elective areas 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.

Booster Club Parent/Community Fundraising Group • Provides some funding for: – After School Program – Sports Program/Cheerleading – Other supplemental funds include: buses, T shirts/team uniforms, equipment for teachers such as Smartboards • Fundraisers: – Walk of Fame Bricks – e. Scrip: Donations from the participating e. Scrip merchants such as Vons and Pavilions are made to CCMS – Community Discount Cards – Donations – Kid Protect Badges – Refreshments at Back to School/Open House

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