Richland School District Secondary Calendar 2007-2008
Richland School District Dress Code
Our Facility
Carmichael
Middle School serves students in grades six through eight. 49 certificated staff
and classified staff work with 850 students on a closed campus. The building encompasses
two gyms, a library/media center, administrative offices and 35 specialized classrooms
including art studio, two technology labs, home and family, structured self-contained,
band and choir. The grounds include soccer fields, football fields, basketball
courts and baseball/softball fields.
School Program Description
Carmichael Middle School offers students a wide range of required and elective classes. Students are required to take two semesters of language arts, mathematics, science and social studies as well as a semester of physical education each year. Sixth and seventh graders take six quarters of exploratory classes or two quarters of exploratory classes and band or choir. Eighth grade stuents take three semesters of elective classes or a one semester elective class and band or choir. Students choose from a variety of exploratory classes including home and family, art, technology, math imagination, mythology, Spanish, German, speech, reading skills, leadership, band and choir. All grade levels have advanced math classes and students may take algebra and foreign languages for high school credit.
Current Addresses: Please let the office know if you have a change of address. You may leave that information on our voice mail during the summer. The phone number is 9676425. If there is more than one address per family, please indicate where student resides.
Emergency Numbers: It is very important that parents keep the school informed of changes in addresses and phone numbers, both home and work. Emergency contacts and phone numbers are especially crucial if a student becomes ill or injured. Please notify the school office at 967-6425 or 967-6427 when such changes occur. We can accommodate cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses as well.
School Supplies: School supply lists will be discussed by teachers on the first day of school. Students will need the following on the first day:
3-ring
notebook Eraser Pencils
Notebook paper Ballpoint pens, black or blue Zippered
pencil pouch
Notebook dividers Math notebook (3-ring) A great, positive attitude!
Football practice will begin on August 27, 2007. The WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association) has made this allowance due to the change in length of season.
The
following sports are available to 7th & 8th graders:
Fall Sports:
During the fall we offer football, volleyball, and cross-country for both boys
and girls. Carmichael fall sports season will begin on Monday August 27, 2007
for football only. Crosscountry and volleyball will start after school begins.
The sports clearance night is Thursday, August 16 @ 6:30 PM for all sports. Meet our coaches and learn about our sports programs at Carmichael Middle School. Paperwork will be handed out and processed at this meeting.
You may pay the sports fee at the Carmichael office beginning Monday, August 14. Athletic paper work can also be picked up in advance at the office at this time as well.
Sports participation forms may be picked up outside of the office window. You only need one physical for the entire school year, and most parents take care of this during the summer. Your student-athlete will be given a schedule of games and practices from his or her coach; we are very fortunate to have such great turn outs for our programs and games. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Galliher (our athletic director) at 967-6425 or at david.galliher@rsd.edu.
Our office needs your help…
It is our desire to provide quality serve to you and your student. We are a small staff for a large middle school (three office secretaries for 850+ students). Because of the extremely busy and varied activity of a large middle school, we are asking for your help with the following items:
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Please remember to call our attendance office, 967-6427, on the mornings that
your child is absent. Please don't send your sick child to school.
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Teachers have asked that you not request homework until the 2nd day that your
child is absent. Generally a student who is out one day can get caught up on homework
upon his return.
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If you are planning an absence, your student may pick up a pre-arranged absence
form from the office to inform teachers and obtain homework.
· Money
for lunches may be put on account in the cafeteria. Make check payable to "RSD"
and give it to Mrs. Parker (café supervisor) in the cafeteria. We are often
inundated to deliver messages to students, requests for calls home for rides or
money, deliveries of clothing, etc., and most of these are related to after-school
activities, dances, or holidays. Please make arrangements with your child regarding
these items in advance of the day of the activity. We have designed a year-long
calendar for most, if not all, of these activities to help you plan.
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Our policy regarding delivery of balloons, flowers, candy, etc., is that a note
only will be delivered to the student. The above items tend to be a disruption
to classes and are difficult to handle in the halls and on the buses, so we kindly
request that you send your special student a gift at home.
Carmichael Middle School recommended links and reading for parents:
- Caught in the Middle - A WEB GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
- Parenting With Love and Logic - Teaching Children Responsibility
- The Love and Logic Institute - Love and Logic Articles
- The Love and Logic Institute - Additional Articles
- Helping Kids Feel Safe During War - Dr. Charles Fay