The Road to 6th Grade Be not afraid!

Tonight’s Agenda Overview of Presentation What to expect from Middle School Class Schedule Academic Expectations Behavioral Expectations Technology Activities Teachers and staff

What is Awesome about 6th Grade? Greater Freedom and Greater Individual Responsibility More Activities and Leadership Opportunities Student Council & NJHS More Academic Options Prayer Buddies Altar Serving Electives

Class Schedule Eight (8) total Classes, Six (6) Core subjects each day Math, English, Literature, Social Studies, Religion, Science Language Arts and Math Honors Electives – Spanish, Technology, PE, Music & Art Enrichment 7th and 8th Grade 45 minute class periods Language Arts/English-Double Blocked Visit lockers three (3) times per day Lunch and Recess

Academic Expectations 6th Grade is the first step toward High School Grades are part but not the whole/bigger picture Now is the time to grow and make mistakes Attendance is key – Be here by 7:45! Accountability and Individual Growth – Time Management Homework – Accountability and Ren Web Tests – Preparation and Study Habits Projects – Plan Ahead and watch deadlines Self Advocacy – Reach out to Teachers and ask for help

Conduct Expectations Respect for staff and classmates Logbooks Marks Behavior and Effort Marks Uniform compliance Detentions – Just in case…… Ren Web and Moodle Athletic and Extracurricular Eligibility

Technology iPads Moodle Technology Labs Technology Classes Responsibility and Accountability Acceptable Use Policy Moodle Technology Labs Technology Classes

Academic Support The JCLC Teachers Administration Counselors Implementation of Accommodations, Daily Help & Tutoring Teachers Daily Assistance and First Line of Communication Administration Academic Placement, Counselors Academic Testing, Intervention, Support

Common Stressors Feeling like there is too much schoolwork to do, feeling overwhelmed, too many deadlines Learning time management/study skills Allow 4-6 weeks to adjust/acclimate Lots of new teachers to learn Balancing academics, school activities & outside activities Social & Social Media pressures Learning new study habits and routines

Closing and Questions? Remember, we are a TEAM! Middle School SHOULD be fun! It is a time of growth and independence for your 6th grader Our staff is here to help Questions Closing Prayer