Creekside Middle School's orientation provides information to 6th grade and new students about the school day schedule, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and policies. The school is committed to developing 21st century leaders through a focus on writing, technology integration, and building relationships. Students have core classes each day along with electives and an advisory period. The orientation also reviews lunch procedures, discipline policies, sports and club options, photo day, using PowerSchool for grades, and encourages parents to join the PTO.

1. Creekside Middle School
6th Grade & New Student
Orientation

2. WE ARE CREESIDE!!!!!!!
Creekside Middle School is
committed to developing
21st century leaders who
demonstrate respect,
responsibility, and
determination as they gain
the academic and
technological skills needed
to achieve excellence in
college and career.

3. School
Creed

4. Creekside Goals 2015-2016
A. A continued focus on Writing in all content areas and
ELD Teaching Strategies.
A. 1:WEB …Technology Integration at your pace with the
goal of a progressive move forward to students being
the creators of content.
A. Fostering positive relationships through collaborative
activities and supportive Creekside Community where all
students feel valued and accepted.

5. School Day
• Campus Opens - 7:00AM
– Main Office opens at
7:30
• Breakfast – 7:15 to 7:40
• First School Bell – 7:45
• School Starts – 7:50
– Tardy policy in place
• School Day Ends - 2:45PM
– Minimum Days – 12PM

6. Sixth Grade Bell Schedule
Period 1L: CORE CLASSES
Period 2L: Intervention or Exploration
Period 3L: CORE CLASSES
LUNCH (11:19AM)
Period 4L: CORE CLASSES
Period 5L: Advisory
Period 6L: Intervention, Exploration, or PE
CORE CLASSES
• ELA & MATH are every day
• Science and History are every other day

7. NEU Advisory
Period
40 Minute Class - Every A-Day
FOCUS OF NEU ADVISORY CLASS
• College & Career Readiness
• Goal Setting
• Relationship Building
• Digital Citizenship

8. • Starts at 11:19AM
– Drop off lunch by 11:05AM in main office
• CMS uses the MY SCHOOL BUCKS system
– Access via www.patterson.k12.ca.us
• Full price lunches are $2.30 per day
– Students must provide I.D.
Lunch Information

9. Using PowerSchool
Parents have access to
information on;
• Attendance
• School Announcements
• Assignments
• Grades
• and much more
PowerSchool Informational Meeting on Wednesday, August 26
during Back to School Night (6:30AM to 8:00AM)
Contact your child’s counselor for
information on how to set up your
PowerSchool account

10. The following items are not to be
brought to CMS
• Baked Goods (cupcakes, cakes, brownies, or cookies)
• Poppers/explosives
• Medicine w/o prescription
• Selling fundraising items at school
• Toys that resemble weapons
• Review Student Handbook for more information
Bikes, skateboards, & scooters can not be ridden on while on campus.
Students must walk them to the lockers upon arriving on campus.

11. Discipline at CMS
Office Discipline Consequences
• PBS Program
• Detention
• Saturday School
• In-school suspension
• Campus beautification
• At-home suspension
• Expulsion
Classroom Discipline Model
Creekside Middle School recognizes that to maximize the learning potential of
each student the school environment must be safe, secure and peaceful. The
ultimate goal of our discipline policy is to treat negative behavior as a learning
experience while still holding students accountable for their actions.

12. CLUBS
GET INVOLVED!
… Any more you can think of, have your student ask
their teachers to start a club.
We will announce a
date for our CLUB DAY
event in mid-August.
We encourage all
student to get involved
in one of our many
great clubs.

13. Sports
FALL SPORTS
- Girls Volleyball (Aug.)
- Coed Soccer (Aug)
WINTER SPORTS
- Girls Basketball (Oct.)
- Boys Basketball (Dec.)
- Coed Wrestling (Jan)
SPRING SPORTS
- Track & Field (March)
Requirements
A. Minimum 2.0gpa in most
recent grading period
B. All required paperwork signed

14. School Pictures
DATES – Tuesday 8/18
Shoob picture envelopes were
sent home with the newsletter.
• Envelopes & payments must
be returned on picture day
• Students will also receive I.D.s
• Students must carry I.D.s with
them at all times

15. Creekside Parents!!!
TOP 3 Benefits of a PTO:
1. A cooperative forum to
bring special programs and
activities to students.
2. An immediate method of
parent involvement in school.
3. Students perform better,
both educationally & socially,
when parents are involved in
the culture of our school!

16. Creekside Middle
School PTO___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The purpose of CMS PTO is to
support and improve the
relationship between home and
school; promote the welfare of
our students and provide
enriching experiences for all
students. A safe and nurturing
learning environment for
children, teachers and all
supporting staff will be a
direct result of this
relationship.
MEETING ALERT:__________________________________________________________________________
August 26: 5 – 6pm
in the Library
___________________________________________________
President
Vice President
Communications Secretary
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Activities Coordinator

17. Best Source of School Information
On the web: www.patterson.k12.ca.us/cms
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PJUSDCreekside

18. ● Kerry McWilliams – Principal
kmcwilliams@patterson.k12.ca.us
● Tiffany Jones– Assitant Principal
tjones@patterson.k12.ca.us
● Agustin Arreola – Assistant Principal
aarreola@patterson.k12.ca.us
● Jason Thompson - Counselor (Alphabet M-Z)
jthompson@patterson.k12.ca.us
● Marcos Huerta - Counselor (Alphabet A-L)
mhuerta@patterson.k12.ca.us
● Becky Reeves - Attendance Clerk
rreeves@patterson.k12.ca.us
● Elizabeth Gallegos - Discipline Secretary
egallegos@patterson.k12.ca.us
Looking forward to a great year!!!