6th grade presentation (incoming)2018-2019.pptx

I N F O R M A T I O N N I G H T F O R PA R E N T S O F I N C O M I N G 6 T H G R A D E R S

Sunnyvale Middle school

Welcome to Middle School

JBK and the Three R’s

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT

•  Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) •  Models appropriate behavior •  Reinforces behaviors we want to see.

•  Restorative Practices •  Brings SMS discipline in line with the philosophies of PBIS and

Social Emotional support. •  Relational approach •  Helps students learn form mistakes

RESTORATIVE PRACTICES

The use of restorative practices helps to: •  Reduce violence and bullying •  Improve human behavior •  Strengthen school climate •  Restore relationships •  Repair harm

RESTORATIVE PRACTICES

Bell Schedule

Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Wednesday

HR 8:25 - 8:37 Brunch 9:35 – 9:46

1 8:37 - 9:31 HR 9:50 – 10:25

2 9:35 - 10:29 1 10:29 – 11:07

Brunch 10:29 - 10:44 2 11:11 – 11:49

3 10:48 - 11:42 3 11:53 – 12:31

4 11:46 - 12:40 Lunch 12:31 – 1:04

Lunch 12:40 - 1:14 4 1:08 – 1:46

5 1:18 - 2:12 5 1:50 – 2:28

6 2:16 - 3:10 6 2:32 – 3:10

Courses your student will take

• 6th grade Core • ELA • Social Studies • Math • Science

• PE (A/B Day) • Elective or Support Class (A/B Day)

Core Block

Core Block

Where Everybody Belongs (WEB)

•  Support Structure for incoming 6th graders • ½ day orientation before school starts • Connects 6th graders with 8th grade leaders • Get familiar with the campus

COMMON CORE MATH

Math 6 Pre Algebra Algebra

Pre Algebra Algebra Geometry

Math 7 Math 8

Math 6/7 Math 7/8 Common

Core Algebra

Math 6

6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

Common Core

Geometry

Summer Bridge

1 year 1 year 1 year

1.5 years 1.5 years 1 year

3 years of math content

4 years of math content

5 years of math content

1 year

COURSE selection

6th Grade Electives

• BEGINNING or INTERMEDIATE BAND • BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA • CHORUS • ART 6 • COMPUTERS 6 • WOODSHOP 6

PE Options

Skills based PE •  Focused on developing sports skills

(Football, soccer, archery, etc.)

Fitness based PE •  Focused on personal fitness (training

circuits, healthy heart rate zones, etc.)

COURSE selection

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SMS Clubs

•  Historical Miniatures Club

•  Science Bowl •  Math Club •  Garden Club •  Gaming Cards Club •  Future Business Leaders

of America

•  Builders Club •  Anime Club •  Speech and Debate •  Model UN •  Gay Straight Alliance •  Campus Life •  School Newspaper •  Fitness Club

A club can be created. All students need are a few people with a common interest and a faculty advisor.

Before & Afterschool Programs

Extended Library Reading, Writing, and Math Tutorials Clubs (Miniatures, Speech and Debate, Model UN) Sports

Cross Country (Coed, non-cut) Volleyball (Boys and Girls) Softball (Girls) Wrestling (Coed) Basketball (Boys and Girls) Soccer (Boys and Girls) Cheer (Coed) Tennis (Coed) Track (Coed, non-cut)

Parent involvement

PTSA Multilingual Families Committee School Site Council Fall Celebration International Block Party Copy Club Field Trips Tutors

PTSA

•  Active group on campus •  Put on the Fall Festival and International Block

Party •  Raise about $80,000 a year for SMS •  They support:

•  Electives •  Field trips •  Technology •  Classroom Supplies We need diverse leadership in this group that represents all of our feeder schools and students at SMS.

MultiLingual Families Committee

•  59% of SMS students are bilingual or multilingual.

•  Focus on asset approach •  Students and parents attend •  Family Literacy Project

Important Dates

04/03/18 – SMS Open House 04/06/18 - Course Selection Forms Due 05/15/18 - 5th Grade Student Visit 8/8 - 8/9 - Address Verification 8/10/18 - Student WEB Orientation 8/10/18 - Parent Orientation

Thank you for coming!

Questions?