2010 6th Grade Scheduling Night ASD Middle School 2010 6th Grade Scheduling Night Steve

Agenda Introduction to the Middle School ASD Counseling Department MS Teaming Core Academic Subjects Exploratory Block World Language Offerings Mathematics Placement Steve

This We Believe Steve

Middle School Philosophy Do what's Right Always Give One hundred percent Never Stop pursuing your dreams Steve

MS Counseling Middle School Counselors Katelyn Kearney Jennifer Hammonds Here to make your transition go smoothly!

Step Up Program Who are the best individuals to help our 5th graders adjust to middle school? It’s great to learn the ropes from someone who has recently had experience with the process. The Step Up Program helps to foster a relationship between the 5th and 6th graders. We hope to establish a connection with other students whom they can seek support from. Katelyn

What to expect in Grade 6 Next year, your child will begin the process of becoming independent and pulling away from you as parents! Don’t despair. This is only natural. They still need your love and support - even if they don’t know that! Kids sometimes make bad choices, but they are all learning opportunities. Katelyn

What to expect in Grade 6 There will be a shift in the amount of homework. They will no longer be with just one teacher, they will have 8 periods that they will need to balance. They will be expected to be more independent. They will take on new responsibilities. Technology is a large part of what they do. Jennifer

What can you do? Be available and supportive Be positive Check planners on a daily basis for as long as necessary. Check NESA blackboard to keep up on assignments. Check Powerschool to monitor grades and academic success. Stay in contact with your child’s teachers. Help your child organize his/her binder and/or locker on a regular basis. Jennifer

What can you do? Know your child’s friends. Say “hello” to your child’s friends when they arrive at your home and make a point of saying “goodbye.” Know where your child is at all times. Ask them questions. Have your children call in and follow curfew times. Know what your child is doing on the internet. Continue to have family meals, meetings, and family activities. Keep family traditions alive and well. Jennifer

MS Teaming Philosophy to support students Two teams per grade level Two teams of teachers working with students Students are in teams for LA, Sci., Soc. Studies, Math Teams are mixed for Music, PE, Language, Explor. Rob G.

6th Grade Subject Areas Language Arts Physical Education Mathematics Music/Core Enrichment Social Studies Exploratory Block Science World Language Rob G.

MS Elective/Exploratory Rob

6th Grade Exploration Rob

World Language Courses A, B, C, and D Spanish, French, Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic Most courses are not for native speakers We do our best to have students grouped by ability Steve

Math Placement Three measures of student progress Current Academic Performance MAPS Assessment Standards-Based Assessment Our primary goals are proper placement and achievement of academic standards Steve

Math Placement Steve

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Questions? Questions that are specific to your child should be directed to a counselor or principal privately. Thank you. Steve