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Schedules

Regular

FIRST BELL ~ 7:50
HOMEROOM ~ 7:50 - 8:00
1st Period ~ 8:04 - 8:57
2nd Period ~ 9:01 - 9:54
SNACK ~ 9:54 - 10:05
3rd Period ~ 10:08 - 11:01
4th Period ~ 11:05 - 11:58
LUNCH ~ 11:58 - 12:28
5th Period ~ 12:32 - 1:25
6th Period ~ 1:29 - 2:22

Minimum Days

Minimum days are every Friday. On minimum days, students are released earlier and fifth period is before lunch.
HOMEROOM ~ 7:50 - 8:00
1st Period ~ 8:04 - 8:42
2nd Period ~ 8:46 - 9:24
SNACK ~ 9:24 - 9:34
3rd Period ~ 9:38 - 10:16
4th Period ~ 10:20 - 10:58
5th Period ~ 11:02 - 11:40
LUNCH ~ 11:40 - 12:10
6th Period ~ 12:14 - 12:52

Assembly

HOMEROOM ~ 7:50 - 8:00
1st Period ~ 8:04 - 8:46
2nd Period "A" ~ 8:50 - 9:42
SNACK ~ 9:42 - 9:52
2nd Period "B" ~ 9:56 - 10:48
3rd Period ~ 10:52 - 11:34
4th Period ~ 11:38 - 12:20
LUNCH ~ 12:20 - 12:50
5th Period ~ 12:54 - 1:36
6th Period ~1:40 - 2:22

Electives

Yearbook/Journalism

The Yearbook/Journalism class is taught by Mrs. LaMonica Bryson, who also teaches 8th Grade English. The staff, which consists of less than twenty students, puts several months of time and dedication into publishing the school's Paw Print newspaper and the Yearbook. The staff is also responsible for creating a Yearbook DVD.

Band

The Cadet Intermediate & Cougar Advanced Band of Carmenita Middle School is taught by Mr. Allan Hallback. Mr. Allan Hallback is an exceptional band teacher and has been highly praised for his efforts in maintaining the condition of the Cougar band at its best.

Home Economics

Home Economics is taught by Mrs. Andrea Brownell, who is also an 7th Grade English Teacher. Students taking this course will learn about how to be etiquette, basic cooking skills (and the utensils used), and the basics of sewing.

Art & Ceramics

Art & Ceramics is taught by Mr. Dennis Dilley. Students taking these classes will learn how to draw and work with ceramics.

CMS CTV

CMS CTV stands for Carmenita Middle School Carmenita Television. CTV is a TV broadcast running live across the school. This news broadcast discusses the daily activities occurring on campus such as sports, trackmeets, teachers, music, yearbook and dances. The broadcast is operated by a group of students and the technology teacher. There is usually a broadcast every morning. In this they talk about the daily school news and activities. The word broadcast can refer to: Broadcasting, the transmission of audio and video signals. ... A yearbook, also known as an annual, is a book to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school or a book published annually. ...

Teacher Aides

Teacher Aides (TAs) basically help teachers with what they need, whether it is grading items or passing out papers back to students. Faimie Fang is a teacher aide for Mr. Harp

Spanish I

Taught by Mrs. Alma Aguilar-Cordero. Students taking this class will have the chance to take a high school course. Once completed, they can take Spanish II in High School. 8th Graders only.

Leadership/ASB

The Leadership class is comprised of students who are selected in the Spring of each year, as well as officers elected by the student body during a school wide election in the fall. Participating students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and a citizenship grade of "O" or "S". The Leadership class plans and implements school functions such as, fundraisers, dances, Back to School Night, 8th grade registration, food drives, assemblies, spirit activities, Red & Yellow Ribbon week, Multicultural week, and the Talent Show. The class serves as a one year elective for those students.

Clubs & Sports

Basketball

Girl's Coach: Gina Mitskus
Boy's Coach:
Mr.Harp

Soccer

Girl's Coach:
Mr. Kelemen

Boy's Coach:
Mr Kelemen

Flag Football

Boy's Coach:
Cory Lobel

Track & Field

a word from the coaches : Congratulations to our Track team for doing better than ever before! We took the 7th grade girls trophy,7th grade boys trophy,8th grade boys trophy and our 8th grade girls placed 2nd overall! All of us coaches were so proud of our students and all their hard work! We earned numerous ribbons, medals, and our 7th grade girls 4x100 relay team broke the record with a new time of 56.5. This was the first time in 25 years that our school has won the overall district track championship! Thank you to all our athletes for participating and for their families support!

 Thanks again, 

 Mr.Kelemen and Mrs.Mitskus 

Volleyball

Girl's Coach: Gina Mitskus Boy's Coach:

Science Club

The Science club is a student led club that is open to all students that have a love for science. We meet during lunch and after school to engage in science-based activities. This club investigates concepts and principles in science to further students' learning. Science club meets during lunch and after school to plan activities where students can have fun while learning.

Art Club

Supervisor: Mr. Dennis Dilley.

WEB

WEB is a volunteer organization of 8th grade students who are both interactive and creative. WEB students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and a citizenship grade of "O" or "S". These students, who are selected in May during a "WEB Playday" plan their activities during meetings held before school, during lunch, or after school. Serving as mentors to 7th grade students, WEB members plan activities that recognize new 7th graders and help them become better acquainted with CMS and the challenges facing a middle school student.

CJSF

To participate in this national organization, students must apply either in the Fall if they are 8th graders or in the Spring for both 7th and 8th graders. Participants, who must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or above, serve as peer tutors after school in the Homework Club. Students pay a national fee for membership and have the opportunity for scholarships during their senior year of high school To be a member in high school, a student must have been a member during one of his/her years of middle school.

Cougar Service Club

This organization is open to all students interested in serving as volunteers on campus and in the community. The goal of this club is to foster an atmosphere of cooperation, understanding and harmony for all citizens.

Homework Club

The Homework Club, which is held daily from 2:25 until 3:15, is open to all students as a quiet place to do homework or receive peer tutoring provided by members of the CJSF. Although no membership is necessary, students who wish to attend must arrive on time and stay the entire time, not leaving until 3:15.

Christian Club

The Christian Club, which is open to students of all faiths, meets on Thursdays during lunch in room 202. Meetings consists of singing and bible study. Participants often join with other campus organizations to raise money for the needy.

Special events, etc.

Assemblies

Events

• Red Ribbon Week
• Running for Reading
• Spirit Points Contest
• Talent Show
• Food Eating Contest

Dances

• Back to School Dance
• Winter Dance/Formal
• Valentine's Day Dance
• Spirit Awards Dance
• 8th Grade Dance
• Promotion Dance
• Aloha Dance

External links

• School Website