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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
PrincipalMr. Skinner DeanMrs. Devine
CounselorMrs. Kim SecretaryKristan Ash Parent
LiaisonTeachers!
Parent Organization
Be in the KNOW
…Join the PTSO!!!!
!
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 4 Classes Per Day Resource, Spectrum and Math or
Reading Workshops Music/Art/FACS/Tech Ed Foreign Language
Sample Student Schedule
A Day
• English• German• Civics• Lunch• PE/Health
B Day
• 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 SELECTIONSCore Academic Courses
•English•Civics•Science•Math•PE/Health•Resource
Full Year Elective Courses (Students Need Two)
•Foreign Language•Art•Chorus•Band•Guitar Level 1 or 2•Strings•Tech Ed•FACS
Honors vs. AcademicIt’s a balancing act . . . .
Honors Academic
US History
Language
Arts
Science
ScienceMake choices that will keep your child well
balanced and not stressed.
BEMS GOAL
All BEMS studentswill take at least one honors class before leaving middle school.
Oral Language
Analyze Readings
Impact of ReadingsVocabulary
Develop Writing
EnglishContent covered
incorporates:
Physical Science
Periodic Table
Physical and
chemical changes
Energy Transformation
Matter and
Energy
Civics and Economics
Civics Political
Organization Social
Organization Laws History
Economics Allocation of
Resources Current Events Geography Cultures
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 TestHigh School
Credit
Accelerated Math 6/7
Math 7 SOL Test
Algebra ISOL Test
High School Credit
GeometrySOL Test
High School Credit
Algebra II/TrigSOL Test
High School Credithttp://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/instruction/
Math Options
Math 8
This is a remedial class.
Very few students will be taking this class.
Double Block Algebra 1 Math
everyday. Allows more
time to learn Algebra I
Math Workshops.
8TH GRADE SOL’S
ReadingWritingMath Social
StudiesScience
The National Conference Center Belmont Ridge Middle School
2009 School Business Partnership Award Recipient
Student Experiences 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. 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 8th 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 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)
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
forScience and Technology 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
Located at Loudoun County High School
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.
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, 21
Begins at 7 pm
Tickets sold in advance and at the door
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.
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…