Introduction KVMS Professional Background 15th year of teaching middle and high school Certified Language Arts and Social Studies Master in Education Penn State 2015 Educational Leadership/Administration Masters in Education 2009 Various advisory and coaching positions National Junior Honor Society KVMS

The Middle School Experience What worries the students…. Academics The “social life” of a middle school student Lots of changes….and opportunities for learning and fun Trip for enrichment Units of study/student choice KVMS

Curriculum The 6th Grade program is comprised of three components: Archeology, Forensics, and STEM/Writing Activities.  Small group learning environment Hands-on activities Focus on 21st Century Skills and Social/Emotional Needs Forensic Science Writing activities WEBPAGE: http://www.hatboro-horsham.org/domain/426 KVMS

How Does the Program Work? Teaming-based on academic needs Schedule: once a week, rotates through all classes (example provided on next slide) Missing Class-most work missed is excused Web page http://www.hatboro-horsham.org/domain/426 Remind APP-best way to communicate with parents and students Trips- One or two per year LUNCH BUNCH-room open most days for engaging in socialization and down time activities KVMS

6th Grade Enrichment Schedule First Semester 2014-15 September TEAM A TEAM B TEAM C 18 2 3 4 24 5 October 6 9 17(Friday) Honey Hollow 23 30 November 13 20 December 11 January 8 15 22

Activities Reading Olympics Johns Hopkins CYT Intramurals Tech Club http://cty.jhu.edu/ Intramurals Tech Club Ecology Club 11/18/2018 KVMS