Welcome to Tilden Middle School!

Welcome to Tilden Irina LaGrange Principal, 8th grade Jeff Leaman Assistant Principal, 7th grade Aaron Shin Assistant Principal, 6th grade Jim Alessi Resource Counselor, 6th grade Sarabjeet Saluja Counselor, 6th grade Karen Kulpinski World Language Content Specialist

TYPICAL 7 CLASSES English or ESOL Math Investigations in Science World Studies Physical Education and Health 1st elective: MS Digital Literacy or World Language 2nd elective or Support in reading, math or resource Look for summer reading packet on Tilden web. in late June

Tilden Middle School Mathematics Pathway For Incoming 6th Graders IM (2.0) Algebra 1 (2.0) Math 7 (2.0) Math 8 (2.0) IM (2.0) Algebra 1 (2.0) Hon. Geometry (2.0) Compacted 5/6 (2.0)

Tilden Middle School Mathematics Pathway For Incoming 6th Graders Algebra 1 (2.0) Reg./Hon. Geometry (2.0) Reg./Hon. Algebra 2 (2.0) Reg./Hon. Pre-Calculus (2.0) Algebra 1 (2.0) Reg./Hon. Geometry (2.0) Reg./Hon. Algebra 2 (2.0) Reg./Hon. Pre-Calculus (2.0) AP Calculus Reg./Hon. Geometry (2.0) Reg./Hon. Algebra 2 (2.0) Reg./Hon. Pre-Calculus (2.0) AP Calculus AP Math

World Language Options MS FY Chinese 1A MS FY French 1A MS FY Spanish 1A Other options available on individual consult with Mrs. Kulpinski Colleges expect world language classes to be taken in high school (two year HS graduation requirement)

Considerations when selecting a high school course while in middle school Pass semester A (1/2 credit) Pass semester B (1/2 credit) The final semester grade goes on the H.S. transcript Repeating the course the following year removes the previous year’s record

Special Education Coordinator Kathy Naimon Visit Tilden’s Website

Articulation Process Online scheduling program Teachers input recommendation for math, English/ESOL and reading Counselors visit elementary schools Students/parents register for classes Registration forms due Feb. 16 with parent/guardian signature and returned to your child’s homeroom teacher. Look for summer reading packet on Tilden web. in late June

6th grade elective options Full year offerings Beginning Wind/Percussion Beginning Strings General Chorus MS FY Chinese 1A MS FY French 1A MS FY Spanish 1A Refer to the registration form for details on instrumental music options Chorus class will be differentiated (2 levels) Semester pairings Option A: Creative FACS/Beginning Theater Option B: Information & Communication Technology/Art 6

Tilden School Schedule Seven period day Arrival 7:50-8:10 am 1st Period begins at 8:15 MAP/TLT 9:58-10:21 LUNCH 11:14-11:44 7th period ends at 3:00 pm

Morning Procedures Student drop off at tennis court 7:50-8:10 am 6th graders report to gym prior to 8:05 am Students are dismissed to lockers at 8:08 am Classes begin promptly at 8:15 am

Main Office When late, students should report to the main office to sign in When leaving early, students should bring parent note to the main office in the morning, please include Pick up time Reason for leaving Phone number Parent signature Bus notes need to be emailed to Ms. Smith and Ms. Peoples by 10 am and picked up by student during lunch

School Supplies Tilden agenda book Please see our website for the video A cell phone is NOT a school supply despite what your child says!

Homework Check assignment book daily Help your child check Edline and Google Classroom regularly Encourage your child to email the teacher or call a trusted friend when absent

Early Common Stressors Making new friends Lockers and their combinations Finding classes and getting there on time Navigating the cafeteria Managing seven classes

Social Emotional Needs Making Tilden Fun! Character Education Teaching Tolerance Town Hall Meetings Assemblies Fun Days Fieldtrips Outdoor Ed After School Activities

Self-advocacy and responsibility Help them plan, keep a calendar and adhere to due dates Supervise them and follow-through Trust but verify/communicate with staff and other parents Show them how to write an email to a teacher The importance of student perspective Cyber Security and Safety

Get Connected http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/tildenms Join the Tilden list serve and PTSA Check the Tilden site for daily announcements, changes in schedules, upcoming testing, and use Edline/Google If you have questions or concerns, contact the teacher, team leader, content specialist, counselor, or 6th grade administrator If not sure who to contact, contact the main office

Important Dates May 25th - Rising 6th graders visit Tilden All Summer information will be available on Tilden’s website (buses, reading, etc.) 6th Grade Orientation – August 31st 1st Day of School-September 5th Back to School Picnic – September 7th Principal’s Coffee - TBD

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