1. Strongsville Middle School 5th Grade Parent Night

2. Principals & Counselors
Principal: Steve Deitrick
Assistant Principal Counselor
8th Grade Mike Vukovich Heather Rothkegel (Coblentz)
7th Grade Mike Vukovich Elissa Ray
6th Grade Kelli Izzo William Bambrick
SMS

3. Fear of the Unknown! Navigating the Halls Use of an Assigned Locker
Friends on Other Teams
When will schedules be ready?
When is orientation?

4. Middle School Beliefs TEAMING
Teachers working together to ensure success
A step from elementary, a step toward high school
Constant communication
GROWTH TOWARD INDEPENDENCE
Encouraging and establishing student ownership and responsibility for learning will instill lifelong skills for success.

5. 6th Grade Teams
Navigators
Vikings
Cruisers
Captains
Admirals

6. About Teaming
Teams are computer generated based on a number of factors (Each Grade has 4 Teams)
Students are not permitted to pick or change their team
Spirit Competition, Food Drive, Assemblies
Will I ever have classes with people from other teams?

7. Get Involved! Student Council Campus Life Morning Announcements
Show Choir
Jazz Band
Art Club
Chamber Strings
FCA
Ski Club
Stamping Club
School Newspaper

8. Interscholastic Sports
Fall Sports
Football
Volleyball
Cross-Country
Winter Sports
Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Wrestling
Spring Sports
Track
*Pay to Participate fee of $100 per sport +$10 Trainer fee (Physical Required, 7 & 8 Grade Only)

9. Sample Schedule Period 1: Language Arts I Period 2: Math
Period 3: Science
Period 4: Lunch / IE
Period 5: Social Studies
Period 6: Art / Chorus
Period 7: Skills For Success / PE
Period 8: Language Arts II
Period 9: Extension

10. 6th Grade Courses Core (Team) Encore ELA (I & II) Physical Education
Science Skills for Success
Mathematics Art
Social Studies Music Choice
Core Extension -Choir / Band / Orchestra
Encore Classes are year-long & will meet every other day

11. Honors Courses Open Enrollment (except for Math)
Recommendations will continue
Increased Rigor & Critical Thinking

12. Guidance Program Proactive Guidance Lessons
Enrich students with the appropriate skills and support needed to thrive personally, socially, academically, and vocationally
Assist students in knowing how and when to ask for help
Topics for : Bullying, Teen Depression, Stress Management/Self-Esteem, Career Exploration

13. Important Things LUNCH is 30 minutes.
Intervention/Enrichment (I/E) is 30 minutes.
Students have 3 minutes in between each class.
Every student will be provided a locker and a lock.
There are 9 periods in the day.
Every student is on a TEAM!

14. Impact of Technology Technology is Fantastic! Cyberbullying
Social Media
Twitter-Instagram-Snapchat
Real-Life Consequences
BE A SNOOP!

15. Power of Positivity
We provide an educational environment of high behavioral standards and recognize students for their efforts and accomplishments.
Safety (physical, social, emotional, academic) is our #1 priority.
Goal is to help your child grow and be successful both academically and socially.

16. Effective Communication
Two-way communication: School & Family
Principal Newsletter, Strongsville Happenings, School Website, Open House, Conferences
Be Proactive

17. 6th Grade Course Registration Sheet
Due Friday, March 4th!
It is VERY important to turn in your registration sheet on time, filled out correctly, and signed.
There are 3 different places for parents to sign and 1 place for students to sign

18. Looking forward to a great 2016-17 School Year!
Thank You, Parents!
Looking forward to a great School Year!