Welcome to Catonsville Middle School!

A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Where Good Leaders Become GREAT Leaders

Hillcrest Elementary Westchester Elementary Westowne Elementary

Student Achievement
2012 MSA Reading: 91.9% of our students scored in the proficient or advanced range. 2012 MSA Math: 90.6% of our students scored in the proficient or advanced range. Approximately two-thirds of our students made the honor roll during the third marking period. 15% of our total student body earned straight As during the third marking period.

Middle School Organization

All students take reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies five days per week. Specials (art, music, PE, and health) occur on an A-day/B-day schedule. Each grade level has a dean who coordinates parent conferences, field trips, and other grade level events.

Middle School Organization

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Sixth grade academic classes are held in the sixth grade wing of the building. We have one dean, three administrators, and two school counselors who work with our sixth grade students.

6th Grade Overview

Grade 6 Expectations
Mr. Andy Noll, Sixth Grade Dean

Easing the Transition: Counseling Services

Mrs. Naomy Soto-Coleman, Counseling Dept. Chair

GT Placement
Mr. Steve Ambrose, GT Coordinator

Student Service Learning

Mr. Andy Noll, Sixth Grade Dean

Student Medical Forms

Mrs. Kristi Lowman, School Nurse

6th Grade Overview (continued)

Information for Musicians/Specials
Mrs. Cindy Stevenson, Band Director

School Lunches and Field Trips

Mr. Michael Thorne, Principal

Getting Involved in the PTSA

Mrs. Angie McLean, PTSA President

The Summer Mailing

Mr. Michael Thorne, Principal

Extracurricular Activities
Activity buses run two times per week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) for students who participate in after-school activities or coach classes. Clubs/activities are available for every interest from drama to sports. More club information will be available at Back-to-School Night (9/11/13).

Communication
Cougar Email Web Page: catonsvillems.bcps.org PTSA Page: catonsvillemsptsa.weebly.com @CatonsvilleMS on Twitter CatonsvilleMSPTSA on Facebook ConnectED Recorded Phone Messages Emergency Contact Info. Sheets Student Agenda Book

Summary
To Contact an Administrator:
Mr. Thorne Ms. Turnock
Ms. Chame Martinez

mthorne@bcps.org dgraziano@bcps.org
schamemartinez@bcps.org

Summer Mailing Approximately 8/10/13 Ice Cream Social Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 3:00 PM 5:00 PM in the CMS cafeteria Back to School Night: Weds., Sept. 11, 2013

Welcome to CMS! We will see you in August!