What to expect at… “The BEST Middle School”
Mar 27, 2015
What to expect at…
“The BEST Middle School”
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Eyet
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALMr. Molofsky
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALMrs. Springer
6th GRADE COUNSELOR
Mrs. Wresche
6th & 7th
GRADE COUNSELOR
Mrs. Mathews
8th GRADE COUNSELOR
Mr. Vaughn
Mrs. Ailshie
School Counseling Secretary
2010-2011 MSA Data
MSA Reading• Grade 6 – 95 %• Grade 7 – 94%• Grade 8 – 82%
MSA Math• Grade 6 – 93%• Grade 7 – 95%• Grade 8 – 95%
GRADE 8 SCIENCE
90%
Three School Rules
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Prepared
• In the Hallways
• In the Cafeteria
• In the Classroom
• On the bus
School Times• 9:10 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
• Pick –Up/Drop off
• “Activity” Bus
Typical Day In The Life Of A 6th Grader
9:00 a.m. – Students Entering Building
9:07 a.m.– Attendance Is Taken
and homeroom begins
Typical Day In The Life Of A 6th Grader
9:07– Announcements begin
9:15 a.m. – Homeroom Is Over,
1st period begins
PD1 9:15-10:13 Language Arts
PD2 10:17-11:15 A Focus on Fitness & Health
B your ENCORE selection
C your ENCORE selection
LUNCH 11:19-11:44
PD3 11:48-12:46 Mathematics
PD4 12:50- 1:48 Science 6
PD5 1:52- 2:49 ENCORE- WHEEL Q1 True Colors
Q2 World Language Connections
Q3 Building Blocks for a Healthy Lifestyle
Q4 Exploring Technology
PD6 2:53- 3:50 Social Studies 6
3:50 DISMISSAL
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SRMS SHARK!!!!
Core Classes
EVERY DAY ALL YEAR
•Math
•Social Studies
•Language Arts
•Science
2 Levels – Standard and Advanced
Language Arts
•Narrative Writing•Persuasive Writing
•Poetry•Research
•Novels: Roll of Thunder, Hear Me Cry, Trouble River, A Wrinkle in
Time,Tuck Everlasing, Homecoming, Winn Dixie, Hatchet and more.
•Mythology/Folklore
Language Arts
• ADVANCED: MUST HAVE BOTH– 412 or higher on 4th Grade MSA.– Average of 5th Grade Benchmarks 1 and 2
(to be determined)
- MSA Grade 5 Score of 438 or higher
Science•Matter and Energy•Electricity and Magnetism•Waves•Rocks•History of the Earth•Environmental Space•Experiments•Science Fair Requirement
6th GRADE MATH OPTIONS
Common Core Math 6 OR STEMathematics 6/7
• Integers, • Proportional Reasoning, • Algebraic Reasoning, • Properties of Two- and Three-Dimensional
Figures. • Probability and Statistics.
Learn Mathematics through problem-solving
Focus on Fractions and Decimals.
Advanced Math Requirements
• A 4th grade MSA score of 450 or Higher.
• A 5th grade benchmark raw scores average of 80% or higher.
• A 5th grade MSA score of 460 or Higher.
• Must meet ONE of the above requirements.
6th grade 7th grade 8th grade
Math 6 Common Core- StandardSTEMathematics 6/7- Advanced
Math 7 Common Core- StandardSTEMathematics 7/8- Advanced
STEMathematics 8- StandardAlgebra 1- Common Core- Advanced
New Mathematics Sequence of Courses
Social Studies
•Geography•River Valley Civilizations•Classical European History•Africa•The Americas
Course Selection Sheet Label with student information placed here
Students pick 4-Number 1-4
AVID
Teachers level students
Encore Classes
6 PERIOD DAY = 2 ENCORE CLASSES+ 4 CORE CLASSES.
1 ENCORE PERIOD IS THE WHEEL.
1 ENCORE PERIOD IS A/B/C ROTATION.
THE WHEEL
Quarter 1-Aug-Nov.World Language Connections
Quarter 2-Nov.- Feb.Exploring Technology(TECH)
Quarter 3Feb.- AprilBuilding Blocks for a Healthy Lifestyle (FACS)
Quarter 4True Colors(ART)
ENCORE-Everyone Takes the Wheel!
• World Language Connection: exploring languages and cultures
• Technology Education: develop awareness of the “core technologies” through participation in project based learning
• Family & Consumer Science/Health:• empower the student to recognize and
adopt a healthy lifestyle.• Art-True Colors: working with a variety of
ways of depicting a likeness from observation and examine ways artists show details and specific features in their work
A- B- C DAY
• Focus on Fitness and Health – everyone takes!• Avid- if accepted• Reading Course- if recommended• You Pick TWO:
– Band– Orchestra– Chorus– Percussion Ensemble– Music Goes Global– Dare to Dance– Project Runway– Box Score– Passport to the World
Physical Education
•Required for all students in grade 6, 7 & 8•3 marking periods of P.E. and 1 marking period of health•Fitness Testing•Uniforms•No Showers Required
TAKES UP ONE OF THE A/B/C ROTATIONS.
YOU PICK
2
AVID• Advancement Via Individual
DeterminationStudents must apply, interview and
be accepted into the AVID programAVID prepares student for a rigorous
course of study in preparation for acceptance to a 4 year college
AVID provides study skills, assistance with organization and time management
AVID provides tutorials to support advanced classes
Music
Band – Oboe, clarinet, flute, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, baritone horn, trombone, tuba and
percussion
Orchestra (strings) – violin, viola, cello and string bass
Music
Percussion Ensemble – skills and concepts of percussion necessary to perform in a percussion ensemble
Music Goes Global– explore elements, history and role of music from earliest times through the present
Chorus
• Students will learn concepts of vocal production and choral techniques appropriate for a large ensemble.
• Chorus includes:Performing at 2 concerts and 2 festivals per
year
Show Choir is an auditioned group with additional performances
Dare to Dance
Project Runway
Express Yourself in Style!Learn basic sewing principles to express your own
personal style using design and technology.
Students will produce a fashion show to celebrate their designs.
And, there’s more…..
• BOX SCORE-
Students will explore sports statistics and analyze what is being measured. “Fantasy “ teams will be created and tracked
• PASSPORT TO THE WORLD-
Students will learn about the globally interconnected world of the 21st century and analyze the influences of world cultures and languages
Specialty Encores: Additional Reading Support
• Some students will be selected for opportunities to increase their reading power. These important classes will be required if you are recommended.
Helpful Info.
Attendance
• Be on Time
• Note from Parents
• Dr’s Notes
• Early Dismissals/Late Arrivals
Student Agenda
• Elementary School
• Cost
2011-2012 $7.00
• Use in School
• Use at Home
Combination Locks
• Regular Locker- Must buy from SRMS-$7
• PE Locker-Student provide lock
Homework
• How often?
• Blackboard
(AACPS.org-Student-Blackboard)
• Counseling Department
Breakfast & Lunch
• Times
• Cost- $2.85
• Seating
Extra Curricular Activities
Get Involved!
•Girls on the Run•Student Government
•Intramural Sports•FACS Club•Math Club
•Newspaper Club•Yearbook Club•Service Club
•Art Club•National Junior Art Honor Society
•National Junior Honor Society•Chess Club
•24 Game Club•Stewards of the Watershed Club
•Environmental Independent Research Club
•Black Saga Club•Russian Club
•Shark Support Mentoring Program
Support at SRMS After school tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays or by arrangement with the teacher Before school tutoring on Wednesdays AVID Reading Interventions Tutoring with NJHS MSA support sessions
Goals to Strive For Honor Roll Recognition IDT awards every year 6 – 8. By recommendation of teachersNominated for NJHS in 7th grade.
*no referrals
*GPA of 3.0
* Volunteer service to the community
http://www.nhs.us/s_nhs/index.asp
President’s Award for “Educational Excellence” in 8th grade
http://www.naesp.orgBecome Involved in your School
The First Day
• 6th Grade Only
• Meet in Cafeteria
• Teachers by Homeroom
• Extended Homeroom
• Have Lunch
• Attend Classes
• Teachers Walk to Bus