Welcome to Lake Stevens Middle School ! Office: Guidance: Lake Stevens Middle School...We are proud to be Pirates!

W E D EMONSTRATE AND R ECOGNIZE P IRATE P ERSONAL R ESPONSIBILITY R ESPECT I NTEGRITY D ETERMINATION E XCELLENCE PIRATE PRIDE

Tonight’s Purpose:  Review registration process  Share information that will help you and your student select classes for next year  Meet some key staff members who will help with the transition to middle school  Provide an opportunity for you to ask questions  Most importantly...to ease any anxiety about sending your child to middle school

Registration for 2015/16 March:  Mr. C has visited all 5 th grade teachers from HC, GW and SL  Registration materials delivered to 5 th grade teachers  During conferences next week, 5 th grade teachers will walk families through completing registration form  Registration forms collected at conference and no later than April 13

Registration form

Making Your Selections Make your choices carefully, and be sure you are committed to the classes you select. Once schedules are created, our ability to change classes during the year is limited due to class size.

What Is the Exploratory Program? Sixth Grade Exploratories OPTION 1 : Technology and Art (semester each) OPTION 2 : Band (full year)

What Might a Sixth Grader’s Schedule Look Like? 1 7:50-8:51 Language Arts 6 (or Challenge LA) 2 8:54-9:53 Wellness 3 9:56-10:55 Math 6 (or Challenge Math) L 10:55-11:25 A-Lunch 4 11:28-12:25 Exploratory or Band 5 12:28-1:27 Social Studies 6 1:30- 2:30Science

Special Education Services  Students receiving services in Resource Room, Structured Learning Center or Life Skills will have schedule built according to IEP Team recommendations  On the registration form your child brings home, mark the 6th Grade Language Arts and 6th Grade Math boxes, and the case managers will place your child according to his/her IEP goal areas. IEP case managers will meet with each elementary school resource team to discuss student placement.

Are Challenge Courses Right for you? It may be a consideration if you: ➢ Demonstrate the ability and willingness to work at an accelerated pace ➢ Persevere - You must commit for the entire year ➢ Perform above grade level ➢ Demonstrate strong organizational skills, complete assignments, and turn them in on time ➢ Take responsibility for your own learning and ask for help/clarification when needed

6 th Grade Challenge Courses Challenge Language Arts Success Criteria Met or exceeded standard on the 4 th grade MSP in reading and writing 5 th grade teacher recommendation Smarter Balanced ELA results Challenge Math Success Criteria 5 th grade teacher recommendation Smarter Balanced Math results

Math Progression Tim Bartlett Secondary Math TOSA

Academic Support ❏ Students may be offered support through our LAP Math program or Title I Reading program ❏ Pirate Period—Fridays after school ❏ Study Club—Wednesdays after school ❏ Extended Learning Math—T and Th after school ❏ Lunchtime homework /academic support ❏ Individual teacher support before and after school

Enrichment Opportunities ❖ Academics, Service, Arts, and Athletics ▪ Builder’s Club ▪ Board Game Club ▪ Rubik’s Cube, Rocket, Chess Club ▪ Trading Card Club ▪ Yearbook Club ▪ Jazz Band ▪ Choir Club ▪ Guitar Club...and more! ▪ Athletics

Getting Ready for LSMS  Supply List – Check District Website this summer  August Back-to-School Newsletter  Student Prep and Picture Day-August 25 Get picture taken and receive ID Card Find your student’s classrooms Familiarize yourselves with the campus Make purchases ■ PE: $5 ■ ASB cards: $15 required for athletes and ASB/club participants ■ Art Fee: $24 ■ Yearbook: $28

Other transition events… Early June:  5 th Grade visits to LSMS  Principals and Counselor visit elementary lunches August 25 Student Prep Day:  School Pictures  Schedules  Pay fees  Tours **More information will be sent home

Making Connections  Volunteering: Contact your child’s teachers via or phone to find out about volunteer opportunities. We also appreciate volunteers for Watch D.O.G.S., Picture Days, Vision/Hearing Screening, Lunchtime Walk-Abouts, and Dances. Contact the main office or sign up on-line--see our website-- if you are interested in volunteering

LSMS PTSA } : 12 members } : 37 members } : 46 members } : : : ?? Let’s grow some more! } Funding for School Bell, ping-pong, field trips, student recognition, etc..

Questions? Please make sure one of our staff members has your index card with any questions. We will do our best to answer general questions. For individual questions, visit with one of us before you leave tonight or include your contact information on the index card so that we can reach out to you later.

Making a Difference…One Pirate at a Time

Thank you... for joining us tonight. We are looking forward to meeting your children and working with you to ensure their success at Lake Stevens Middle School.