Central Middle School

Announcements

2010-2011 Back to School Letter

6th grade students supply list

7th grade students supply list

8th grade students supply list

Notes from the Nurse to incoming students

Teacher Contact

Questions

What are the telephone numbers for Central?

Main Office, Principal, Vice Principal, Secretary 617-984-8725

Guidance Counselors 617-984-8726

Nurse 617-984-8914

Fax Number 617-984-8661

What are the hours that school is in session?

8:15 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

When are Early Release Days?

Generally held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The hours on those days are 8:15 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. Lunch will be served.

Do you serve breakfast?

Breakfast is available every morning immediately before school starts at all schools in Quincy. Breakfast consists of a selection of cereals, muffins, bagels, peanut butter, cream cheese, fresh fruit, fruit juice and milk.

What does breakfast cost?

The cost for breakfast is 75 cents at middle schools. At the secondary level breakfast ala carte items are also available for purchase. Students who are eligible for Free or Reduced price lunches are automatically eligible for free or reduced price breakfast. The cost for a reduced price breakfast is 25 cents. Click here more information on eligibility requirements for free and reduced lunch.

How much does lunch cost?

Middle School full-price student lunch is $2.00. The cost for a reduced price lunch is 40 cents. Milk is served with all lunches. The cost of purchasing milk only is 30 cents and milk choices include 2%, 1%, and 1% chocolate. Some lunches also include fruit juices in addition to the milk.

Where can I view a lunch menu?

Check out the calendar page and click on the school level (elementary, secondary) to view current menus.

What Student Activities are available?

Beyond our core academic programs, Central offers a variety of activities before, during, and after school. Students are encouraged to participate in these programs so that they have a chance to meet new friends, experience new initiatives, exhibit their talents, and enjoy the complete middle school experience.

Please click on the "Programs" link at the top of this page for a complete listing of activities.

What is the policy for Field Trips?

Teachers schedule field trips to provide on-site learning experiences. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner at all times. These explorations are considered a part of the regular school day and not a recreational experience. Signed parent or guardian permission slips are required for each field trip. Need a permission slip? Download and print one.

What is the policy on Report Cards?

Computerized report cards are issued to students four times during the school year. Letter grades represent the quality of work a student has produced in each subject. A teacher comment section provides additional information. The report card also serves as a record of conduct, attendance, and tardiness. PLEASE NOTE: the reflection sheet only need to be returned to your child's homeroom teacher as soon as you receive them in the mail..

No School Announcements

If school is canceled for any reason by the superintendent, announcements will be made over AM radio stations WJDA (1300), WRKO (680), WBZ (1030), and television stations 4,5, and 7. On days when school is in session despite inclement weather, parents are asked to use their best judgment about their child’s ability to attend school during poor conditions.

Lost and Found

During the course of the year there are many found and lost items. Please label items. Students should secure their belongings in their lockers with a lock. Articles found in and out of the building should be brought to the office. These items may be claimed there by the owner. Students should refrain from bringing unnecessary valuable items to school.

Use of Lockers

Each student is assigned a locker. It is the student’s responsibility to provide a lock and to maintain this locker. Students should not share their combinations with others.

About Us

Central is one of five middle schools in Quincy. Central has a proud history that goes back over one hundred years. Central Middle School is located just outside of Quincy Center at 1012 Hancock St. Built in 1894, Central was the original site of Quincy's first high school. In 1924, the building serviced the school system as a junior high school and in 1982, Central became one of Quincy's middle schools. We are happy to host the advanced placement program for the city.

A dedicated staff provides quality education to approximately 600 students in grades six, seven and eight, which is currently the largest of all the middle schools in Quincy. Programs are offered to students residing in the neighborhood district. Pupils feed into Central from the Bernazzani, Wollaston, Merrymount, and Beechwood Knoll elementary schools. Also, the Middle School Advanced Placement classes offered to middle school students is located at Central Middle School.

High academic achievement takes place when the entire school community assists a child to work towards his or her fullest potential. At Central, the entire staff respects different learning styles, while at the same time, endorses high standards of academic achievement for all of its students.

principal central middle school Central - A Special Kind of Place

It is excellence in teaching that is at the nucleus of academic proficiency. Central teachers stimulate participation, arouse enthusiasm, foster thoughtful responses, endorse the infusion of technology, and empower all children to take risks.

At Central we acclaim the diversity in our community. We treasure this diversity as a resource in our school community. Central is committed to respecting human differences by providing challenging and stimulating opportunities that advocate teaching and learning throughout the school environment.

At Central we support the development of collaborative affiliations with our community and neighborhood. We recognize the importance of families contributing general support to the school, the classrooms and individual encouragement for their children. We also understand the importance of the coalitions we establish with our business partnerships and alumni. As a result of these collaborations, we seek to foster the spirit of community through these programs. Click here to view/print a copy of Central's 2009-2010 School Improvement Plan approved by the Quincy School Committee.

Jen Fay, Principal

The web master for Central Middle School is Sarah Ahearn.

Academics

Summer Reading List for the Summer of 2010

WHY: We encourage all middle school students to read throughout the summer to

enhance reading enjoyment while increasing reading proficiency. To support these goals, students will need to read at least one required book per grade level (see below for list of required books) Please note that APC books are required only for students in the APC and honors classes. All students are encouraged to read at least four other self‐selected books which they have not previously read, and that are from the appropriate titles for their grade. Suggested books can be found on the QPS website www.quincypublicschools.com

WHEN: Remember to do your reading at a leisurely pace and not at the last minute. All students will be given an assessment on the required reading book only sometime during the first weeks of school, but those who also complete the four other books will be entered in a raffle for a $25 Borders Gift Certificate. Happy reading!

6^th General Classes Required:

Title: HATCHET by Gary Paulsen

6^th APC and Honors Classes Required:

Title: Call of the Wild by Jack London

7^th General Classes Required:

Title: Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet

7^th APC and Honors Classes Required:

Title: Peak by Roland Smith

8^th General Classes Required:

Title: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

8^th APC and Honors Classes Required:

Title: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

* APC and honors students are encouraged to read the general class selections as well, and general classes are encouraged to choose APC/honors books for their self-selections.

Click on this link to download the form each student should return to his or her homeroom teacher on the 1st day of school.

Central's 2010 Summer Reading List

Our middle school teachers have developed a syllabus for each of the courses that they teach. These syllabi will provide an overview of the major topics that are covered in each course at each grade level, In addition to the major topics, the syllabus contains a list of important text and learning materials, types of assessments that will be used, and a homework policy and grading policy.View the academic standards for all middle school courses. View/print a copy of the 2006-2007 Middle School Program of Studies for Grade 6 or Grade 7 or Grade 8.

Core Subjects

Math:

Language Arts:

Social Studies:

Science:

Extended Core

Reading:

Foreign Language:

Non-Core Specialists

Art Mrs. Michaud
Health Mrs.Plaskasovitis
Media Mrs. Condon
Music Mr. Boel
Physical Education Gr. 6,7,8 Mr. Karalexis, Ms.McBride, Mr. Murtaugh. Ms. Reppucci
Technology with Ms. Bowe: Grades 6, 7, and 8
English Language Learners - Gr. 6, 7, 8 - Ms. Newcomb

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Homework

CMS Homework & Announcements *Today is Monday, June 21, 2010***
UPCOMING EVENTS AT CMS ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS - JUNE 21st WILL BE A 1/2 DAY - RELEASE TIME IS 12:15pm HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY SUMMER!! PTO.central@gmail.com

Social Studies	http://sites.google.com/site/mrgriffith6/
Science	http://sites.google.com/site/scienceahearn/
Language Arts
Reading
Math
Presidents Team Homework
Social Studies	http://sites.google.com/site/missduffysgeographyclass/
Science
Language Arts
Reading
Math
Independence Team Homework
Social Studies	http://sites.google.com/site/mrskowyra7
Science
Language Arts	www.teacherweb.com/ma/centralmiddle/mrsbaileydumas
Reading
Math
Liberty Team Homework
Social Studies
Science
Language Arts
Reading
Math
Adams Team Homework
Social Studies
Science
Language Arts
Math
Lincoln Team Homework
Social Studies
Science	dproctor@quincy.k12.ma.us
Math
Language Arts
Other CMS Staff Homework
Boel
Bowe
Carew
Cordero	.
Howie
Jafarzadeh
Karalexis
Michaud
Newcomb
Plaskasovitis
McDonnell
Shea

*schools/central/hw.html

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Programs

What Student Activities are available?

Sport activities include: intramural and extramural experiences such as flag football, cross country, volleyball, indoor soccer, basketball, swimming, wrestling, and track.

Before and after school activities for the first half of the 09-10 year include:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Roosters (morning homework help)	Roosters (morning homework help)	Roosters (morning homework help)	Roosters (morning homework help)	Roosters (morning homework help)
Morning Mind Games	Morning Mind Games	Morning Mind Games	Morning Mind Games	Morning Mind Games
	The Ram Page (newspaper)		The Ram Page (newspaper)	Chorus
	Chorus
Lego Robotics	Future Leaders	C2 -Grade 6 (Invitation Only)	Lego Robotics
Afternoon Strategy Games		Central Cares	Break Dancing
Central Cares		Year Book (8th only)	Youth Council
The Artist Workshop		Babysitting Certification

*AM: 7:30 - 8:15 and PM 2:30 - 4:30 (with 1/2 hour of homework and snack time built in)

Remedial Programs

Summer School for all core subjects
Summer Scene Math

Other Programs/Events

Camp Wing
Science Fair
DARE
8th Grade Trip
Band and Chorus Concerts
Night of Giving
Foreign Language Fashion Show

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Parents

Central Middle School involves parents and staff in efforts to support and extend Central programs, and build a sense of community at the school. The PTO organizes a variety of fund raisers and special events throughout the year. Parents and staff are encouraged to participate in the sponsored activities. Please watch for announcements for exact dates, times, locations, and topics.

2009-2010 PTO Officers

President	Kathy Bowes
Co-Vice Presidents	Todd Kimmell and Michael Buzzell
Treasurer	Marybeth Dooling
Secretary	Gail Spring

Calendar of PTO Meetings - ALL PARENTS WELCOME!

All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m.

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Find Us

Central Middle School is located just outside of Quincy center. Our address is 1012 Hancock St., just north of the junction of Adams St. and Hancock St., between Merrymount Rd. and Butler Rd. Use the maps below to find us!

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Partners

Quincy Public Schools are proud that leading businesses recognize the quality and innovation in our schools - and have made a commitment to helping our schools be the very best. Our Partnership Program allows businesses to bring their strengths directly to our students. Read about the great things our partners are doing...

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