Who’s Who at Liberty Middle School Kevin Doherty- Principal Angie Hale - Assistant Principal Robert Jefferson - Assistant Principal Matt Borsheim - Coordinator of Student Achievement Lauren Thornberry - Staff Developer/ GT and AIM Coordinator Jessica Colson- School Counselor Katherine Kaiser - School Counselor Janie Seperich – School Counselor Jared Maccarrone - Dean Brandon Tullio - Dean Kevin

“Every Student, Every Day” Students and their success is our goal! Principal’s Vision “Every Student, Every Day” Students and their success is our goal! Kevin – Student focused – Whole child Adjustment to MS PRIDE – Fears about MS Overall vision – socially, emotionally, and academic Successful here and getting them ready for the next level.

GRANDVIEW FEEDER Feeder connections – neighborhood/community value District goals – Opportunity and Access, Student opportunity and choice

AIM Advanced programming in the four core areas: Reading Writing Science Advanced reading and math skills Social Studies Advanced reading and writing skills How is AIM different? Higher level texts Faster paced classes geared towards students with strong Reading and or Writing skills. More preparatory homework Application Process Fill out form on Liberty’s website In Class Writing Sample Aligning with gvhs Access and opportunity/student choice – meeting the needs of more students Academic needs One change to structure will be that in order to meet student choice we will no longer be able to offer teaming at the 6th grade level. This is in line with the rest of our school and our feeder. We will still be able to effectively support student growth.

A Day in the Life of a 6th Grader 8 period day – Class periods are 49 minutes 4 minute passing periods Breakfast is served daily Late buses – after school activities Counselor

Daily Schedule 1st period Elective 2nd period Elective 3rd period Core Class 4th period Core Class 5th period Lunch/PRIDE PRIDE/Lunch 6th period Core Class 7th period Core Class 8th period Core Class Counselor

Classes at Liberty Year Long Core Classes Reading Writing Mathematics Science Social Studies Counselor

Math Placement – Math 6 and Math 6/7 Students are placed into the appropriate class based on a body of evidence: CMAS Median Math Score - 785 ASPIRE District Placement Test – Math Report Card Counselor

AIM Placement Placement in AIM will be determined by a body of evidence that may contain the following pieces of data: Report Card – 3’s or better CMAS Median English Language Arts Score - 785 ASPIRE Teacher Input Writing sample Bethany

Course Placement Student Achievement Services Co-taught classes (Reading and Math) Support classes (Language Arts and Math) General Education Proficiency Classes (Math) Counselor

Classes at Liberty Year Long Elective Classes Band 6 Orchestra 6 Spanish A Home room teacher signature required for Spanish. Counselor

Classes at Liberty Semester Long Elective Classes Health AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Art Choir Physical Education Engineering Technology Technology Web Graphics and Design Digital/Multimedia Theater Arts Counselor

AVID AVID is an academic elective with a college preparatory focus for students who have desire to attend college. AVID is: Academic based elective Focus on Writing and Reading Strategies Support for other classes - tutorials Some work on organization Counselor

Registration Card – Step 1 Counselor

Registration Card – Step 2 Counselor

Registration Card – Step 3 Counselor Registration Cards due to 5th grade teacher Friday, February 23rd.

Registration Dates Friday, February 23rd – Registration Cards Due, to your student's 5th grade teacher Please fill out AIM application by February 23rd Registration Information on Liberty Website Parent Forms completed online (my.cherrycreekschools.org– summer) Counselor

Technology in Middle School my.cherrycreekschools.org PowerSchool Online grade book Attendance Assignments Email teachers Set up email preferences Schoology Classroom resources Links to texts, articles, assignments Calendars, upcoming events such as due dates Counselor

Middle School Changes Be organized with your assignments. Liberty has a student agenda that helps with this! Time Management – Set aside homework time every night. Check grades on PowerSchool. Lockers - Practice over the summer Counselor

Dean’s Office Discipline Cherry Creek School District policies can be found in the Parent/Student handbook. The Deans’ office will address these policies, including: Cell Phone Use Student Conflict Tardies Deans

Athletics at Liberty Soccer (intramural) Track Boys and Girls Basketball Girls Boys Wrestling Volleyball Soccer (intramural) Deans

Activities & Clubs at Liberty Art Club Geography Bee Brain Bowl Student Council Drama Club Science Fair Jazz Band Yearbooks Math League NJHS Unified Partners Club Spelling Bee Deans

Transportation Transportation emails out bus information during the summer. If you do not receive your bus information, you can look it up online on the district website or call. Deans slide

Parent Involvement PTCO (Parent Teacher Community Organization) Accountability Committee P.A.S.S. (Partnership for Academically Successful Students) Volunteering Communication with teachers Parent/Teacher Conferences Kevin

6th Grade Events 6th Grade Sneak Peek Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:30pm - 7:00pm Come meet teachers and tour the building! August 2018 6th grade half-day orientation Transportation available Student schedules will be emailed approximately one week before school starts Open house – come find classes and set up locker Kevin

Thank You for Coming Kevin