Central Middle School

Announcements

School~Community Partnership Event

March 26

Put on your blue suede shoes and join us at this Elvis Tribute show. Tickets Available. ALL proceeds benefit the Quincy Public Schools Teacher Mini-Grant initiative.

Introduction letter to incoming 6th grade students

Introduction letter to incoming 7th and 8th grade students

Notes from the Nurse to incoming students

Grade 6 Patriots Team

Grade 6 Presidents Team

Grade 7 Independence Team

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. All report cards, except the last reporting, which is mailed home, must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to school. A note from a parent is required if the report card is lost prior to its return to school.

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 School is Sarah Ahearn.

Academics

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, February 8, 2010***
UPCOMING EVENTS AT CMS SESSION 2 CLASSES WILL BEGIN TODAY - FEB. 8th. FEBRUARY 11th - FASHION SHOW 6-9pm. ADMISSION $5.00. $2.00 DONATION FOR A PROGRAM AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO "THE AMERICAN RED CROSS - HAITI RELIEF FUND" FEBRUARY 12th - 7TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO" LIGHTENING THIEF" 1/2 PATRIOTS TEAM TO CHALLENGER FIELD TRIP AUDITIONS "School House Rock, Jr." - February 22,24 & 26th. 2:30 in the Auditorium. Bring your completed audition registration form. REMINDER: BOX TOPS CONTEST NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 26th - WINNING HOMEROOM GETS A SPECIAL MYSTERY PRIZE!! (sponsored by Youth Council) Tomorrow is Challenge Day
Patriots Team Homework
Social Studies	http://sites.google.com/site/mrgriffith6/
Science	MONDAY&TUESDAY: Hypothesis due Wednesday WEDNESDAY: Field trip Thursday or Friday
Language Arts	ALL WEEK: Research rough drafts are due Monday 2/22
Reading	Bring independent reading book and writing utensil to class everyday. 20 minutes of independent reading and ten minutes of roots review. Book Talk and Book Mark II due March 1, 2010. Study for roots test #10 on Friday, 2/26.. Animal Farm chapters 5&6 summaries due Wed. 2/10
Math	MONDAY&TUESDAY: Period 1: Memorize fractions/percents for quiz on Wed. Period 2,3,4,6: Memorize fractions/percents for quiz on Wed.
Presidents Team Homework
Social Studies	Trip to Asia writing - dueFriday http://sites.google.com/site/missduffysgeographyclass/
Science
Language Arts
Reading	MONDAY&TUESDAY: Finish chapter 2 in The Breadwinner. Do Literature Circle sheet. Look up 6 dictionary words.
Math	Per.1,4: Graphing project due Thursday Per. 2: pg.131 #7-18 in book Per.3&5: Dividing decimals worksheet
Independence Team Homework
Social Studies	http://sites.google.com/site/mrskowyra7
Science	Complete worksheet on Alfred Wegener's use of the Scientific Method
Language Arts	www.teacherweb.com/ma/centralmiddle/mrsbaileydumas
Reading	MONDAY&TUESDAY: Study for Poetry review on 2/10 WEDNESDAY: Study for Poetry review on 2/11
Math	AP: 7-3 & 7-7; MCAS practice 7-4; p.35, ch.7 quiz review H: MCAS practice
Liberty Team Homework
Social Studies
Science	MONDAY&TUESDAY: Study measuring packet for Thursday's test on measurement. Extra help Wednesday @7:45am or during SSB
Language Arts	Questions for 7&8 (complete). Read 11&12
Reading	MONDAY&TUESDAY: Finish research project for Three Cups of Tea WEDNESDAY: Project due THURSDAY&FRIDAY: none
Math	Per.1-5: Per 6:
Adams Team Homework
Social Studies	MONDAY&TUESDAY: Per. 2,4,5,6: Read p.277-288. wkst. due Wed. Per.3: same
Science	Study for quiz Wednesday
Language Arts	Per. 2,3,4&6: Read Anne Frank to Feb. 14, 1944, finish HW #6 Per 5: Read Anne Frank to July 23, 1943, finish HW#5
Math	Period 2,4,5: Per 3: Per 6:
Lincoln Team Homework
Social Studies	none
Science	MONDAY: Choose partners, Project or Poster and Topic by Friday. TUESDAY: 1/2 day MCAS day, no homework WEDNESDAY: 2-1 pg,42-43 worksheet, 2-4 pg,54-55 worksheet THURSDAY: Chapter 1 and 45 question worksheet TEST on Friday. FRIDAY: NO HOMEWORK. Have a safe vacation Ms. Proctor email: dproctor@quincy.k12.ma.us
Math
Language Arts
Other CMS Staff Homework
Boel
Bowe
Carew
Cordero	.
Howie
Jafarzadeh
Karalexis
Michaud
Newcomb
Plaskasovitis
McDonnell
Shea	RD: Add/Sub fractions w/unlike denominators (due Wed.) MA: Poetry term flashcards (due Wed.) Riddle Poem #1

*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 08-09 year include:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
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
	The Ram Page (newspaper)		The Ram Page (newspaper)
Lego Robotics		Lego Robotics
		Central Cares
			Youth Council
		Set Design	Set Design
Yearbook
		Math Counts
	Future Leaders

*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.

2008-2009 PTO Officers

President	Cindy Ruan
Secretary	Gail Spring
Treasurer	Marybeth Dooling
Publicity

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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