Points of Pride

Carman-Ainsworth Middle School

Points of Pride

District-Wide Expectations

C-A Rocks

• Respect
• Own Responsible Behavior
• Come Prepared
• Knowledge is Power
• Safety First

State of the Art Facility

• Two gyms
• Auditorium
• Varsity football stadium and track on 140 acres of land
• Equipped with high levels of technology to support all aspects of our educational programs

Student Learning in Houses~ Grades 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th Grades

• House Focus
• Grade-Level Houses
• Daily Advisory Lessons  (Theme, Character Education, Math, Reading, Test-Taking Strategies, Broadcast, and Homework Support)

Accelerated Graduation Opportunity (AGO)

• Opportunity to earn two high school credits prior to entering high school (Geometry, Algebra 1, Computer Essentials, Health, and World Language Courses– Spanish)

Professional Learning Communities

• Weekly staff meetings and intensive annual training to continually upgrade instruction within the core subjects

Common Assessments

• Reading
• Writing
• Math
• History
• Science
• Physical Education

Honor Roll Achievement

• Honor Roll Celebrations
• 45%–55% of students regularly achieve honor roll status of 3.0 GPA or higher

Student Mentorship Program

• Dean of Students
• Daily, School-Wide Positive Behavior Reinforcement (Positive Blue Slips)
• Positive Behavior Support Interventionists
• 21^st Century After School Program  

Anti-Bullying Policy and Programs

• Adopted by the Board of Education
• Weekly Anti-Bullying Advisory Lessons
• SOS (Anonymous Bullying Reporting)

  

Community Outreach Programs and Events

• Student Leadership
• Blessings in a Backpack
• Student Council
• National Junior Honor Society
• Helping Hands
• South Baptist Church
• District Community Winterfest

Opportunities for Parent and Family Involvement

• 6^th–8^th Grade Orientations
• High School and Beyond Night
• English Language Arts and Art Night
• Title I Family Learning Nights
• NCAA Night
• 8^th Grade Celebration Ceremony

Academic Interventions

• Reading and Math Lab
• Small group Math and Reading Interventionist

Reading Lab

• Program focuses on improving reading fluency and comprehension

Math Lab

• Program focuses on improving basic math skills and reinforcing math curriculum

Student Opportunities in Fine Arts and Technology

• World Champion Robotics Team
• Broadcasting Club
• Orchestra
• State Qualifying Band
• Plays and Musicals Performances

Academic Intervention Classes

• CALM (Coping and Life Management Through Mindfulness and Yoga)
• Creative Writing