Welcome to Tilden Middle School! Irina

Welcome to Tilden Irina LaGrange Principal, 7th grade Graham Lear Principal Intern, 6th grade Shawaan Robinson Assistant Principal, 8th grade Jim Alessi Resource Counselor, 8th grade Nikia Cooper Counselor, 6th grade Irina

TYPICAL 7 CLASSES English or ESOL Math Investigations in Science Historical Inquiry World Studies Physical Education and Health Digital Literacy or World Language Elective or support class Irina/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) Ilene Compacted 5/6 (2.0) IM (2.0) Algebra 1 (2.0) Hon. Geometry (2.0)

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) Seal of Biliteracy Karen

Special Education Services & Supports Kathy Naimon Special Education Coordinator

Articulation Process Online scheduling program Teachers input recommendations for math, English/ESOL and reading Counselors visit elementary schools Students/parents register for classes Registration forms due Feb. 14 with parent/guardian signature and returned to your child’s homeroom teacher. Jim

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6th grade elective options Full year offerings Semester offerings Band Orchestra Chorus Chinese 1A Full Year French 1A Full Year Spanish 1A Full Year Option 1: Theater/Creative Family and Consumer Science Option 2: Studio Art/Technology & Design Option 3: Imagineering Tech/Technology & Design Jim

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Tilden School Schedule Seven period day Arrival 7:50-8:10 am 1st Period begins at 8:15 MAP 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 8:05 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. Vasquez and Ms. Peoples by 10 am and picked up by student during lunch

School Supplies Tilden agenda book Please see our website for the list Zipper binder with name Organize regularly A cell phone is NOT a school supply despite what your child says!

Homework Check assignment book daily Help your child check MyMCPS Portal and Google Classroom regularly Encourage your child to email and work with the teacher directly when needing support

Self-advocacy and responsibility The support system 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 (use student agenda for guidance) The importance of student perspective Cyber Security and Safety (CommonSenseMedia.org)

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

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

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 portal/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 Irina

Important Dates May 23rd Rising 6th graders visit Tilden All Summer information will be available on Tilden’s website (buses, reading, etc.) 6th Grade Orientation – August 29th 1st Day of School-September 3rd Back to School Picnic Principal’s Coffee - TBD Irina

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