OUR VISION: Working together to create a safe and supportive environment that inspires and empowers students to excel both academically and as citizens.
OUR MISSION: CMS will design learning opportunities where students engage in collaboration, problem solving exploration, and innovation as they navigate their learning pathway. By promoting high standards and expectations CMS will empower students, staff, parents, and community members to share in the opportunity to advance our school’s vision and prepare students for their next level of learning.
The selection of courses for the upcoming school year is an opportunity for each student to think about his or her interests, achievement, and educational goals. This guide lists the school’s offerings, as well as course descriptions, to assist each student in making the best decisions for program scheduling. All classes are designed to promote the 5 Cs which are critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and citizenship.
OUR MISSION: CMS will design learning opportunities where students engage in collaboration, problem solving exploration, and innovation as they navigate their learning pathway. By promoting high standards and expectations CMS will empower students, staff, parents, and community members to share in the opportunity to advance our school’s vision and prepare students for their next level of learning.
The selection of courses for the upcoming school year is an opportunity for each student to think about his or her interests, achievement, and educational goals. This guide lists the school’s offerings, as well as course descriptions, to assist each student in making the best decisions for program scheduling. All classes are designed to promote the 5 Cs which are critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and citizenship.
SPECIAL EDUCATION (GRADES 6 – 8)
All students with disabilities who are eligible for exceptional education services participate in the secondary curriculum according to their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). A variety of programs are provided to meet the students’ individual needs including supportive and related services, resource assistance, collaborative and small-group classes. Resource assistance offers training in study skills, social skills, organization skills, and other educational needs identified on the students’ IEP. Collaborative classes are co-taught by exceptional and general educators in the general education setting. Small-group classes are taught by one instructor in a more individualized setting with special instruction from trained teachers. Parents, teachers, counselors, or administrators may refer students to the Exceptional Education Department to determine eligibility for these services.
SEARCH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (GRADES 6 – 8)
The Caroline Middle School SEARCH program is part of Caroline County Public Schools’ Gifted Program. It provides enrichment activities to students in grades 6 – 8 who have been found eligible after being referred by a teacher or parent. At Caroline Middle School, SEARCH involves collaboration among classroom teachers, independent study projects, and directed pull out sessions one day a week during ELT (Extended Learning Time). For further information regarding the Caroline Middle School SEARCH program, please contact the Gifted Specialist at 633-6561.
MATH/READING WORKSHOPS (GRADES 6 – 8)
Please note: Your child may be placed in specific math and/or reading workshop(s) that will be offered in the 2023-2024 school year. Placement decisions will be based on a review of multiple criteria to include SOL scores, academic grades, teacher recommendation, etc.
All students with disabilities who are eligible for exceptional education services participate in the secondary curriculum according to their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). A variety of programs are provided to meet the students’ individual needs including supportive and related services, resource assistance, collaborative and small-group classes. Resource assistance offers training in study skills, social skills, organization skills, and other educational needs identified on the students’ IEP. Collaborative classes are co-taught by exceptional and general educators in the general education setting. Small-group classes are taught by one instructor in a more individualized setting with special instruction from trained teachers. Parents, teachers, counselors, or administrators may refer students to the Exceptional Education Department to determine eligibility for these services.
SEARCH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (GRADES 6 – 8)
The Caroline Middle School SEARCH program is part of Caroline County Public Schools’ Gifted Program. It provides enrichment activities to students in grades 6 – 8 who have been found eligible after being referred by a teacher or parent. At Caroline Middle School, SEARCH involves collaboration among classroom teachers, independent study projects, and directed pull out sessions one day a week during ELT (Extended Learning Time). For further information regarding the Caroline Middle School SEARCH program, please contact the Gifted Specialist at 633-6561.
MATH/READING WORKSHOPS (GRADES 6 – 8)
Please note: Your child may be placed in specific math and/or reading workshop(s) that will be offered in the 2023-2024 school year. Placement decisions will be based on a review of multiple criteria to include SOL scores, academic grades, teacher recommendation, etc.
ENCORE/HEALTH/P.E. COURSES
Encore and Health/P.E. programs by their nature are supportive of the learning and growth characteristics of middle grade students. Their purposes are several and include the following:
• To provide the student with a broad base of knowledge from which to make his or her selection of courses in grades nine through twelve.
• To prepare the students for constructive use of leisure time through the development of interests and talents and exploration of possible hobbies.
• To teach, during a short period, those concepts and skills that are fundamental to a particular area.
• To orient students to career and technical education.
Encore and Health/P.E. programs by their nature are supportive of the learning and growth characteristics of middle grade students. Their purposes are several and include the following:
• To provide the student with a broad base of knowledge from which to make his or her selection of courses in grades nine through twelve.
• To prepare the students for constructive use of leisure time through the development of interests and talents and exploration of possible hobbies.
• To teach, during a short period, those concepts and skills that are fundamental to a particular area.
• To orient students to career and technical education.