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!!!!

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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 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…