BAMS
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Welcome
Parents
May 22, 2017
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The goal of BAMS is to have all students studying
at least Algebra in grade 8 and reading on at
least an 8th grade reading level thus allowing all
students to follow whatever path they choose to
be college and career ready.
All classes are instructed at an accelerated level.
All students are immersed in STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math) across the
curriculum. Highly motivated students have the
opportunity to earn many high school credits in
middle school including Spanish 1 and 2 Honors,
Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry 1 Honors, Earth
Space Science Honors, World History Honors, and
English 1 Honors.
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6th Grade Classes
6th Grade
English Language Arts (ELA)
Physical Science
US History Through Reconstruction
Math
Technology/Research
Speech and Debate or Journalism
1 other elective or assistance class
BAMS Grading Scale •
Grading Scale Used at BAMS •
A= 90%-100% •
B= 80%-89% •
C= 70%-79% •
D= 60%-69% •
F= 0%-59% •
30% of grade on Projects/Quizzes •
70% of grade on Assessments •
We do not penalize students by including homework grades.
Homework is part of the practice process which is essential to
learning and should not penalize a student’s mastery of a skill. • In
addition to the traditional scale, this year parents will also receive
additional information using the 0-4 Standards Based scale in the
grade book viewer. Thus, they see the overall average for the class
as usual, but also get extra feedback on what that score means. The
following gives an explanation of what the standards based scale
means.
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Spanish 1
Spanish 2 Honors
Earth Space Science Honors
English 1 Honors
World History Honors
Advanced Math Path◦ Algebra 1 Honors
◦ Geometry 1 Honors
All IEP and 504 Plans are
reviewed in the summer when
we receive records from
elementary schools. At that
time we will contact parents.
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Enrichment elective classes are offered including;
6th Grade: Dance, Theater, Drumline, Band,
Chorus, and Physical Education
7th Grade: Dance, Art, Theater, Drumline, Chorus,
Physical Education, Spanish 1, Science
Explorations, Study Hall, Yearbook
8th Grade: Dance, Theater, Drumline, Band,
Chorus, Physical Education, Family and Consumer
Science, Spanish 2, Science Explorations, Student
Assistant, Study Hall and Yearbook.
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Debate
Student
Government
NJHS
Spanish
Chorus
A-Team
Babysitting
Origami
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Book Club
Chess
Newsteam
Dance
Chalk Art
Fellowship of
Christian Athletes
Science Olympiads
Wellness, and more!
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Boys and Girls Soccer
Boys and Girls Basketball
Cheerleading
Boys and Girls Tennis
Girls Volleyball
Boys and Girls Golf
Boys Flag Football
Boys and Girls Track and Field
Boys and Girls Cross Country
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Dances
Girls Sleepover
Spirit Week
Assemblies
Activity Days
Field Trips
6th Grade: Spend night at Busch Gardens
7th Grade: Everglades
8th Grade: St. Augustine
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Family Email:
[email protected]
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Website: www.Berkleymiddle.net
Remind
Student Grade Viewer
Marquee
Phone Calls
Parent Conferences
Facebook
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Integrated Class Projects
Media- Journalism
Math Labs
MobyMax, NoRedInk, TCI, NewsELA, MyHrw,
Vocabulary.com
Classroom Websites
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Math)
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www.berkleymiddle.net Summer Math and Reading
Tab
 Reading Lists on website
 Math: MyHRW.com
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All can be found on webpage starting June
15th: www.berkleymiddle.net
No rolling backpacks without a Dr’s note
Dress Code: Make sure no holes, rips, or
decorations in pants, shorts come to at least
fingertip length and remember they grow
quickly in middle school. Also, jackets
must zip or button all the way down the
front. No pullover hoodies allowed unless it
is the official school BAMily one!
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School Calendar for 2017-2018 is posted on
website.
Reminder that we start back to school on
Thursday, August 10th and Orientation is
Wednesday, August 9th 11am-12pm.
Please make appointments after 3:00pm or
on school holidays. It is vital that students
are in class.
Things to Do Tonight
Tour School- Visit classrooms.
 Make sure you complete a family email sheet.
 See Mrs. Whatley, Parent Liaison introductions in
patio area.
 See Mrs. Tapp, Guidance Counselor for Medical
Authorization and/or Sports Physical Information
Things to do after tonight:
 Make sure all lunch and book account balances are
cleared from current school. No schedules will be
able to be created until those are cleared.
 Attend a Family Email day to sign up and get
information about how to use the family email
 After acquiring Family Email access, check weekly
for notices, information, and updates on school
information including student schedule choices,
uniform purchasing and mandatory summer
homework.
Thank you for coming!
 We look forward to having you and
your student as part of the BAMily!
 Please feel free to tour the campus.
All rooms are open for you to go
through. Mrs. Tapp and Mrs.
Whatley will be at picnic tables in two
story building to answer individual
questions.
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