Calhoun 101
The mascot of Calhoun Middle School
What are the Colts?
True or False: PERFECT is one of the 4 Ps.
FALSE
You are not required to be perfect, but you are required to do your best.
True or False: I can do whatever I want with my Chromebook. It's mine.
FALSE
Bonus: Your Chromebook is school property, and if you damage it, you pay for it! Make sure you are being professional and being responsible on your devices
True or False: At an IB school, I have to take a language class
What is: true!
Bonus: Since CMS is an IB school, you get to take a foreign language and could even get HS credit! You can take Spanish, French, or even a world languages class!
True or False: I do not have to put my phone away until the 8:15 am bell
What is: FALSE
When you get to CMS, your phone needs to be turned off and put inside your backpack immediately
All starting with the same letter, students must practice these characteristics at Calhoun
What are the 4 Ps?
These four words are known as the 4 Ps
What are Prompt, Prepared, Professional, and Polite?
What is: True!
Remember the 4 P's! Be prepared
At CMS, what schedule do we follow?
What is: An A/B schedule!
Listen to the announcements and check your calendars so you know which is which!
True or False: It doesn't matter if I am on time for class. The 3 minutes are way too short - I gotta yap!
What is: False
Bonus: You need to be prompt! Be mindful of your time and get to class!
These two letters make Calhoun different from other schools
What is IB?
This one of the 4 Ps would includes coming to class with everything you need to learn
What is Prepared?
True or False: In middle school, I am responsible for tracking my grades and assignments
What is: TRUE
Your teachers will help you, but at the end of the day you need to be responsible and accountable! Check HAC, have conversations with your teachers, and stay on top of assignments!
True or False: CMS has an IB learner profile every month
What is: TRUE
Look around the room, can you find the posters that list the different learner profiles?
What should you do when you get to school in the morning?
What is: Go to the cafeteria first if you get breakfast at school. If not, go straight to 1st period
BONUS: Please do not wander around the school in the mornings. We need to know where you are for safety purposes, and it creates a less chaotic environment when you go where you need to be!
The amount of time between classes, also know as the passing period
What is 3 minutes?
The one of the 4 Ps includes being on time to class
What is Prompt?
How many classes do you have in middle school?
What is: 8 blocks!
Typically 7-9 classes depending on A/B schedules
True or False: IB stands for Independent Building
What is: FALSE
IB actually stands for International Baccalaureate!
It is a non-profit educational foundation that encourages students to think differently and be lifelong learners through a variety of programs / lessons :) CMS is the only IB middle school in DISD!
What should you do first when you get to the cafeteria for lunch?
What is: Choose a seat and put my backpack down. Then, follow teacher directives for which lunch line is appropriate!
BONUS: You get 30 minutes for lunch, and following the rules helps maintain enough time for everyone to eat!
True or False: "I can have my phone out as long as my teacher says okay."
FALSE
It is required by law that your phone is in your backpack for the entire school day
True or False: Each of your teachers have a 4 Ps poster and they are posted around the school.
TRUE
At CMS, the 4 Ps are an agreement that every person follows. If you ever forget them, just look for a poster!
True or False: Advisory is a blow off class, I do not need to pay attention to it
What is: FALSE!!!
Advisory is a very important class because it gives you time to practice all the skills you have been learning! Make sure to pay attention and do your best!!
Who is the IB Coordinator at CMS?
What is: Ms. Ashley Sharp - Simmons
She is the best! If you have interest in IB Ambassadors, she is the one to ask!
What do you do if you need to go to the counselors?
What is: Submit the online form so that counselors can see who needs them
BONUS: Counselors will call you down from the forms, but if it is an emergency let your teachers know and we can call ahead :)