Gearing up for middle school

A r e y o u r e a d y ?

Bring Your Own Device

*Mondays are single period daysAll six classes

*Tuesday through Friday are block period daysTuesday & Thursdays are 1,3,5 periods

Wednesdays & Fridays are 2,4,6 periods

*PAW (Productive Academic Work) for 30 minutes before lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

CVMS School hours:8:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

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PeriodMonday

Single Periods 0-5

Tuesday Block

0,1, 3, 5

WednesdayBlock0,2, 4

ThursdayBlock

0,1, 3, 5

FridayBlock0, 2, 4,

1 8:30 – 9:20

8:30 -10:15

8:30 – 10:15

8:30 – 10:25

8:30 – 10:252

9:25 – 10:15

3 10:25– 11:15

10:25-12:10

10:25 –12:10

10:35 – 12:30

10:35 – 12:304 11:20- 12:10

PAW

12:10-12:40

12:10 –12:40

12:10 – 12:40

Lunch 12:40 –1:15 12:40-1:15

Optional Lunch12:40-1:15

12:30 – 1:05

Optional lunch12:30 – 1:05

5 1:20 – 2:10 1:20 – 3:05 1:10 – 3:05

6 2:15-3:05 1:20-3:05 1:10-3:05

Regular Schedule

Zero Period Option

* While most students will attend school during traditional hours, interested students may be able to take a Zero period.

*Regardless of schedule, ALL students will take six classes (with the exception of dual enrolled, Band/Orchestra with ISPE students).

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PeriodMonday

Single Periods 0-5

Tuesday Block

0,1, 3, 5

WednesdayBlock0,2, 4

ThursdayBlock

0,1, 3, 5

FridayBlock0, 2, 4,

0 7:30 – 8:25 7:30 – 8:25 7:30 – 8:25 7:30 – 8:25 7:30 – 8:25

1 8:30 – 9:20

8:30 -10:15

8:30 – 10:15

8:30 – 10:25

8:30 – 10:252

9:25 – 10:15

3 10:25– 11:15

10:25-12:10

10:25 –12:10

10:35 – 12:30

10:35 – 12:304 11:20- 12:10

PAW

12:10-12:40

12:10 –12:40

12:10 – 12:40

Lunch 12:40 –1:15 12:40-1:15

Optional Lunch12:40-1:15

12:30 – 1:05

Optional lunch12:30 – 1:05

5 1:20 – 2:10 1:20 – 3:05 1:10 – 3:05

6 Off Off Off Off Off

Zero Period Schedule

What does a typical 7th grade schedule look like?

You will have a class schedule that consists of 6 courses in the following subject areas:

1. English2. Math3. World History4. Science 75. Physical Education6. Year-long Elective

English and Math

*Our college prep English 7 and Integrated Math A courses provide a very rigorous academic environment which prepare students for college prep courses through high school. College Prep classes provide a strong, grade level curriculum that meets the needs of the majority of students.

*Honors classes are designed for students who excel in English Language Arts and/or math and require a faster-paced, more in-depth and challenging course of study.

Math Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP):

*This assessment will help determine what math level is most appropriate for you.

*Take it seriously and commit to doing your best effort.

Electives Video

BandWoodwind Brass Percussion

OrchestraWind String Percussion

MUSIC

Associated

Student

Body

Leadership

*Beginning Engineers

❑Automation and Robotics

❑Design and Modeling

❑Envision, design and

test ideas

❑Advanced modeling software

❑Study mechanical and computer control systems

Spanish 1

A High School level, College Preparatory Course.

A World language is not required for graduation from high school, however it is a College entrance requirement.

Your choice of world language for grade 7 is Spanish 1

If you would like to study French, you must wait until 8th grade

In 9th grade, additional choices of Chinese, Japanese and American Sign

Language may be available

College ReadinessCollege Readiness

Supports motivated, determined B/C students in order to allow them to do their best work and prepare for high

school and beyond through:

TUTORIALS & SUBJECT SEMINARS & ACADEMIC

SUCCESS STRATGIES

COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION

Strengthen:ORGANIZATIONAL

& CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

*Application Classes

*Yearbook

*Leadership/ASB

*TV Broadcasting

*College Readiness

*Adapted PE Tutor

*Independent Study Physical Education (ISPE)

Physical Education (PE)

*PE is coed

*School PE uniform is recommended

*Lockers are assigned to each student

*You are graded on your “effort” in the required activities

and NOT on your athletic ability.

*California state mandated fitness testing – daily running

*Curriculum: - street hockey – soccer - flag football- softball - team handball – pickleball- volleyball – basketball - yoga stretches- large group recreational activities–interclass competitions

*Adapted PE Tutor- application required

Independent Study Physical Education (I.S.P.E.)While our primary recommendation is that all students participate in

the district physical education program, we do offer an independent study physical education program for:

*(1) individualized sports only (no team sports).

*(2) students are accepted on a case by case basis and must apply online.

*(3) music students may take ISPE as a 7th class and choose a second elective.

Note: ISPE requires an on-line application. Please see the district website for enrollment window. You may not enroll at the semester. No exceptions.

Flag Football Girls Volleyball

GolfCross Country(no

cut)

WINTERSPORTS

SPRINGSPORTS

Boys Basketball Field Hockey

Wrestling (no cut )

Girls BasketballGirls & Boys Soccer

Track & Field (no cut)

FALLSPORTS

All sports are organized by the Boys & Girls Club.

Other sports and activities are offered through the community.

All Clubs Meet During Lunch

CVMS CLUBSCoding

Surf

Math Counts

Science Olympiad

Origami

Future Problem Solvers

And many more!

Gardening

Book

Do we have a dress code?

Y E S

Want to Learn MORE about CVMS?

Tours: March 14th or April 18th from 3:45 to 4:45Orientation: August 16 8:00-12:00

QUESTIONS?