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Welcome to Piedmont Middle School, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School! We are excited to guide you through a rigorous educational experience focused on academic excellence and personal growth. As you begin this journey, it's essential to understand our requirements, including passing EOGs, community service hours, and core course completion. Familiarize yourself with our curriculum, elective options, and school policies. Stay updated by visiting our website and contacting faculty for any questions. We look forward to a fantastic school year!
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Welcome to PIEDMONTMIDDLE SCHOOL An IB World School
Welcome • Introduction • What is IB (International Baccalaureate)? • Learner Profile and Areas of Interaction • Click here to learn more: http://www.ibo.org/general/who.cfm
I’ve been accepted, what’s next? • EOGs MUST BE 3 or 4 • Continuation Requirements: • Community and service hours (starting June 9) – posted through Parent Assistant/form available on our website • Pass a world language • Pass all core courses, health/PE, and at least one elective • Attendance • Follow code of conduct • Adhere to IB Middle Years Contract for Piedmont Middle School
I’ve been accepted, what’s next? Immunizations – Tdap **CMS requirement
Core Courses • All students take math, LA, science, social studies, and health/PE • Curriculum, projects, rigor • All students take world language (high school level Spanish/French) • Placement based on this year’s EOG scale scores – honors is typically 95th percentile and above • No remedial courses offered
Electives: • Drama • Keyboarding • Art • 2nd World Language OR • Band or orchestra
Block 5 – Academic Enrichment • Used for clubs, IB topics and advisory • Club sign-ups in the fall • No remediation
Transition to 6th Grade • Parent 101 • Open House • 1st Weeks of School • Parent Assistant – progress reports
School hours: 9:15 – 4:15 (building opens at 8:45/must be picked up by 4:30) ASEP/BSEP Sports – only for 7/8, if applicable Schedule – distributed 1st day of school Buses – mailed one week before school starts Car-riders – dropped off/picked up at red awning (no earlier than 8:45/no later than 4:30) FAQs
FAQs Dress code – what not to wear PE – dress out after 1st day IEP/504 – meet in fall Check the school website for any info (including details on summer reading)
Questions?http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/piedmontMS/Pages/Default.aspxQuestions?http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/piedmontMS/Pages/Default.aspx How to Contact Us: (980) 343-5435 d.gardner@cms.k12.nc.us dawn.johnston@cms.k12.nc.us jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us marie.delaney@cms.k12.nc.us susan.stone@cms.k12.nc.us