Belmont Ridge Middle School Home of the River Hawks

1. Belmont Ridge Middle SchoolHome of the River Hawks

2. Motivated…. Dedicated… Educated!

3. Mission Belmont Ridge Middle School ensures the future success of our students, by providing an equitable, engaging environment of educational success.

4. Belmont Ridge Team Mr. Flynn Principal Mr. McKenzie Assistant Principal Mr. Surma Assistant Principal Mr. Skinner Dean Mrs. Devine Counselor Mrs. Kim Secretary Kristan Ash Parent Liaison Teachers!

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Sample Student Schedule

8. The Process of Course Selections

9. COURSE SELECTIONS

10. Honors vs. AcademicIt’s a balancing act . . . . BEMS GOAL All BEMS students will take at least one honors class before leaving middle school. Make choices that will keep your child well balanced and not stressed.

11. English Content covered incorporates:

12. Physical Science Matter and Energy

13. Civics and Economics • Civics • Political Organization • Social Organization • Laws • History • Economics • Allocation of Resources • Current Events • Geography • Cultures

14. 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 http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/instruction/

15. 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.

16. 8TH GRADE SOL’S • Reading • Writing • Math • Social Studies • Science

17. The National Conference Center Belmont Ridge Middle School 2009 School Business Partnership Award Recipient

18. 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.

19. Leadership and Team Work

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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/

23. Thomas Jefferson High SchoolforScience 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

24. 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.

25. April 19, 20, 21 • Begins at 7 pm • Tickets sold in advance and at the door

26. 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

27. 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.

28. 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

29. Motivated… Dedicated… Educated…