TEELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Welcome to our 6 th Grade Parent Orientation May 5th, 2016

WHAT IS A TITAN? A titan is an extremely important person! A titan is someone powerful and influential, Shakespeare was a titan of literature, Wayne Gretzky was a titan of hockey…

WE ARE TITANS!

WE ARE THE TITANS… …the Mighty, Mighty Titans! School colors: Purple and Silver

OUR MOTTO:

OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY Projected Staff: 28 Regular Ed Teachers 9 Special Ed Staff 1 TAG & 1 Librarian 1 STEM Teacher 1 Federal Programs Staff 10 Front Office Staff ● Projected number of students approximately 784:  6 th grade – 272 students  7 th grade – 256 students  8 th grade – 256 students

MIDDLE SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY Middle School is designed to be a bridge between elementary and high school, the ‘tween’ years. Critical components of our middle school: Capturing Kids Hearts RTI Model for Needed Intervention Expanded Elective Programs Guidance and Support Services Extra-Curricular Programs Parent and Community Partnerships

NEW SCHEDULE! In order to accommodate our growing student body and maintain small classes we are moving to a 7 period day. The exciting thing about this is the exposure of more electives for our students.

OUR NEW BELL SCHEDULE

6 TH GRADE Language Arts Math Science Social Studies

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A 6 TH GRADER… Hang out with Gabe and Abby

7:15 COME TO SCHOOL Students will catch the bus when it’s still DARK out. Waking up earlier - Welcome to Middle School!

7:15 – 7:30 STUDENTS VISIT OR EAT BREAKFAST IN THE CAFETORIUM

7:30 GO TO LOCKER 7:45 CLASSES START

CORE CLASSES CORE CLASSES

CORE COURSES Language Arts -Integrated reading and writing approach. -Advanced placement is available for qualifying students. Social Studies Social Studies - Focus on Western Hemisphere. Students are placed in courses based on MAP scores and teacher recommendations.

CORE COURSES, CONT. Math District-Wide curriculum “Go Math”. Advanced Math is available for qualifying students. Science Integrated format for life, physical, and earth. Students are engaged in hands-on, lab based projects.

LUNCH TIME!

ELECTIVES Each student can choose three elective classes Each student can choose three elective classes

ELECTIVES Physical Education Everyone has PE the entire year!

ELECTIVES Computers Art

ELECTIVES OR - you may choose MUSIC! *Choir and Band are year-long classes. Placement in advanced music classes are made by audition.

ELECTIVES STEM HEALTH *Health must be taken for at least 1 semester during Middle School

2:15 THE END… of another great day as a 6 th grade Teeland Titan!!

2:15 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Our goal is for every student to participate in at least one extra-curricular opportunity. The majority of our faculty members are involved in leading at least one extra-curricular activity. Over three-fourths of our students participate in extra-Curricular activities.

WE OFFER MANY ACADEMIC EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Science Olympiad Student Council Also: Battle of the Books, NJHS (7 th and 8 th Grade), Chess Club, Poetry Slam, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, and Speech Club

AND ATHLETIC EXTRA CURRICULAR

WE EVEN HAVE EXTRA CURRICULAR CLUBS! Native Youth Olympics (NYO) Chess Club Bowling Club Anime’ Club Cross-Country Ski Club Art Adventures Guitar Club Soccer Club

GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Counselors work with students, parents, and teachers to help students reach their full potential for success. Counselors work with students, parents, and teachers to help students reach their full potential for success. Counselors assist students in: Academic Concerns and Achievement Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution School Bullying and Harassment Curriculum Community Resource Liaison

PARENT INVOLVEMENT School Volunteers/Chaperones Running the School Store

SCHOOL TO HOME COMMUNICATION Student Planner Students Use Daily i-Parent On-line information with assignments, grades, attendance, and discipline. TMS Website Weekly highlights, calendars, team web pages, etc. Monthly Newsletters (delivered electronically) Connect Ed Messages

TIPS FOR SUCCESS Reassure your child that it’s normal to have concerns about change and the unknown. Tour the school with your child. Teach your child how to open a master-lock style combination. Attend Open House prior to school starting; pick up your child’s schedule, visit their classrooms, meet their teachers, and get their locker combination.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS, CONT. Encourage your child to join an athletic or academic extra- curricular activity. Keep in contact with your child’s teachers throughout the year.  Use Teeland’s website.  Get in a set routine for daily homework.  Sign up for i-Parent to access information.

IMPORTANT DATES: Registration: Online, Opens - June (school district website) Open House: Thurs., August 11th 5-7pm First Day of School: Mon., August 15th Hot Tips For Middle School: September 2016

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