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Chesapeake Math and IT Academy – North MIddle School A Public Charter CHOICE School

MISSION & VISION

Our Mission

In partnership with students, parents and the community, CMIT will attain educational excellence by providing a rigorous and technology-integrated education for middle and high school students with an emphasis on mathematics, science, and information technologies.

Our Vision

The vision of CMIT is to provide multiple opportunities for Prince George’s County youth to prepare for post-secondary education in a variety of fields of study in order to pursue professional careers. CMIT will enable all students to achieve their maximum potential by equipping and empowering them with analytical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills.

Administrative Staff

▪Principal – Mr. Brauer ▪Assistant Principal - Mr. Screven ▪MS Program Coordinator – Mrs. Linnenkamp ▪MS Guidance Counselor – Mr. Johnson ▪School Registrar – Mrs. Attick ▪School Secretary – Mrs. Spence

• CMIT is a PUBLIC CHARTER School
• CMIT is a public school within PGCPS

⚫ Standardized Tests ⚫ FARMS ⚫ IEP/504s (7.5 Service Hours/Week in Reading and Math) ⚫ PGCPS regulations

• CMIT is a charter school

⚫ Academic program (curriculum, STEM fair, etc) ⚫ No transportation ⚫ Uniform policy ⚫ School policy on various items

• CMIT 2018-2019
• 6:30 am - 8:05 am - Morning Enrichment
• 8:05 am – 2:55 pm – Daily Instructional Schedule
• 3:00 pm - 4:00/4:30 pm – After School Clubs / Tutoring, etc.
• 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Enrichment Program
• 8 - 45 min periods/day, 40 periods/week)

MIDDLE SCHOOL (A day/B day) ⚫ Mathematics – 7/8 Periods ⚫ Language Arts – 8/7 periods ⚫ Computer – 5 periods ⚫ Science – 5 periods ⚫ Social Studies – 3/2 periods ⚫ Spanish – 2/3 periods ⚫ Physical/Health Education - 3/2 periods ⚫ Art/Character Education – 2/3 period

2018 – 2019 Enrollment

• 6th Grade: 170 (7 sections)
• 7th Grade: 190 (8 sections)
• 8th Grade: 190 (8 sections)

Total: 550

CMIT Scholars Work Hard...

• Mathematics
• 6th Grade Math - Math 6 - Accelerated I - Accelerated I/II
• 7th Grade Math - Math 7 - Accelerated II - Algebra I
• 8th Grade Math - Math 8 - Pre-Algebra - Algebra I - Geometry

• Liberal Arts –
• Common Core
• Language Arts – 6 (regular/honors)
• Language Arts – 7 (regular/honors)
• Language Arts – 8 (regular/honors)

• Social Studies (Comprehensive/Honors)
• Spanish
• Introduction to Spanish - 6th Grade
• Spanish I - 7th Grade
• Spanish II - 8th Grade
• Art 6, Art 7, Digital Studio 8
• Physical Ed
• Health

• Middle School Science
• 6th Grade - Earth Science
• 7th Grade - Physical Science
• 8th Grade - Life Science/Biology I

Technology

• Microsoft IT Specialist Certifications.
• Programming; Scratch, Python, Java, HTML and

CSS

• Digital Studio 8
• Robotics - Mindstorm and Vex.

What would your child’s pathway be?

Option 1

• Math 6 (6th Grade)
• Math 7 (7th Grade)
• Math 8 or Algebra I (8th Grade)

Option 2

• Accelerated Math 1 (6th Grade)
• Accelerated Math 2 (7th Grade)
• Algebra I (8th Grade)

Option 3

• Accelerated Math 1/2 (6th Grade)
• Algebra I (7th Grade)
• Geometry and Biology (8th Grade)

How are pathways determined? ✧ Placement test given each year (MAP-M) ✧ Reading Comprehension (MAP-R) ✧ Student Learning Objective Test (SLO Test) ✧ Teacher observations and feedback

• Work Ethic, Study Skills

✧ Transcripts

Customized Curriculum

• Conner is a 9th grader that followed Option 1:

○ Spanish I ○ Spanish II

• Kendall is a 9th grader that followed Option 2:

○ Spanish I ○ Spanish II ○ Algebra I

• Gabby is a 9th grader that followed Option 3:

○ Spanish I ○ Spanish II ○ Algebra I ○ Geometry ○ Biology I

From Middle School to High School

Information Technology Early College (ITEC)

• PGCC IT coursework & programming
• Currently, 70 - High School students enrolled in ITEC
• 35 students have graduated from PGCC with an Associates Degree in IT from

PGCC in the past two years.

AP Courses

• AP English Language
• AP English Literature
• AP US History
• AP Government
• AP Calculus AB/BC
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Human Geography
• AP Statistics
• AP Computer Science

SAT Scores

Technology at CMIT

• Chromebook /iPad

sets in each classroom

• LCD Projector with

interactive capability allows for interactive learning environment

• PC/Mac Computer

Labs

• 3 Technology Labs

STEM Project/Fair

We provide ongoing support for students and parents on STEM projects through:

• STEM Fair student orientation
• STEM Information Sessions
• Online Exemplars at every

turn

• Weekly updates via

newsletter

• Content area support

• Clubs
• Chess, NJHS, Drama, Robotics, Web Design with HTML, Media,

Basketball, Math Counts, SGA, Math Tutoring Club, Soccer, Table Tennis, Cooking etc. (More than 30 clubs)

• After School (3 pm – 4/4:30 pm)
• Before/After School Enrichment
• Camps
• CLP 8th (College Awareness and Leadership Program)
• Math Team
• FLL Robotics Team
• Saturday Academy
• Athletics
• Boys / Girls Soccer Team
• Boys / Girls Basketball Team
• Baseball / Softball

Parent Communication

• Home Visits
• Summer New Parent Info Sessions
• Weekly Newsletters
• Back to School Nights
• STEM Fair Parent Info Session
• Parent Breakfasts
• PRS System
• PTO
• Parent Workshops

CMIT NEWSLETTERS

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CLF Portal

Our CLF Portal allows for constant home-school communication; parent collaboration; and student accountability.

SUMMARY OF UNIFORM POLICY

Tops

• Orange or Blue Polo shirts with CMIT Logo

Pants

• Khaki or Navy Blue pants/skirts/scorts. (Shorts are permitted April 1 through Oct 31)

Shoes/Socks

• Shoes must be all black with no other color. On PE days, students may have any color tennis shoes.
• Socks: Plain navy blue, white, orange or black.

Physical Education Uniform

• Blue CMIT PE shirt and navy blue CMIT shorts or sweatpants.

Class A Uniform (Field Trips, Assemblies, Special Events)

• CMIT’s white oxford shirt, tie, khaki or navy blue pants, black belt, black shoes

Jackets

• Only CMIT fleece or windbreaker is permitted outerwear within the school building

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

• Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
• CMIT's mission statement begins with "In partnership with students, parents and the
• community" and CMIT values contribution and involvement of parents and community.
• CMIT parents and staff have established a PTO which will help sponsor and support different

activities or events.

• CMIT utilizes online tools for parents and community members to sign up for different tasks and

volunteering opportunities. Supporting CMIT by volunteering is just a click away...

Helping New Students Transition

CMIT

• CMIT Elementary 5th Grade Assembly
• 6th Grade Summer Bridge Program

(August)

• New Student Orientation 8/31/2018
• Faculty - Student Ratio 13-1

Parents

• Put/Keep them on a schedule
• Purchase a wrist watch
• Responsibility and accountability
• Put the phone away!
• Keep them academically engaged
• Read, Read, Read!

Is CMIT the “Right Choice” for my Child?

• My child is ready to spend average 3 hours on homework & review every

night, including weekends.

• My child knows there are high expectations in all classes and on all

assignments.

• My child will earn credit for assignments turned in on time. (Zero tolerance

for late work)

• My child will have internet access outside of school.
• My child will complete a mandatory STEM Fair project every year.
• My child will abide by CMIT’s uniform policy.
• My child knows misbehavior is not tolerated at CMIT.
• As a parent, I will volunteer to help CMIT.
• My child will have transportation to and from school provided by parents.

Questions?

• Q & A