1. 6 th Grade Parent Orientation Strayer Middle School Class of 2023 “We are Strayer Strong!!!”

2. Who Are We? Derek Peiffer – Principal Jennifer Bubser - Assistant Principal Linda Gaito – Management Assistant Maureen Cloonan – Guidance Counselor Andrew Emery – Guidance Counselor Lillian Eskicirak – Guidance/Crisis Counselor Pat Kemp - Nurse

3. CORE CLASSES ELA – English/Language Arts, Honors Mathematics – Math 6, Compacted Math Science – Earth Science/Body Systems Social Studies – Ancient Civilizations Reading

4. RELATED ARTS Band and Chorus ( Every other day-year ) General Music (Every other day-Semester) Technology Ed. (Every day – Marking Period) Art (Every day – Marking Period) Health/PE (Every other day-year) College & Career Readiness (Every other day- Semester) Library Research (Every other day-Semester) Exploring Spanish (Every other day – Semester)

5. LUNCH Students will have a half hour for lunch. Students will sit by homeroom All sixth graders eat together. Meal Plan – account is the same as elementary school. A la carte items sold separately.

6. RESOURCE Period Purpose is to extend learning or offer remediation. Students can make up work. Library is available. Students can meet with teachers to ask questions about assignments.

7. Strayer Strong Character Education Program Anti-bullying Team building Leadership Respect, Responsibility, Friendship, Citizenship, Caring

8. TYPICAL DAY FOR A SIXTH GRADER 2015-16  Homeroom  Period 1 – RELA  Period 2 – Science  Period 3 – Mathematics  Period 4 – Band/Art  Period 5 – HPE/CCR/Tech Ed  Lunch  Period 6 – Social Studies  Period 7 - Reading  Resource.

9. Grading System Grading Scale 100 - 90% = A 89 – 80% = B 79 – 70% = C 69 – 60% = D 60% or below = F

11. CYBER CLASSES Opportunity for students to take one or more courses in a cyber environment while also taking other classes in a traditional classroom setting Increased opportunities for enrichment, acceleration and remediation

12. CHARACTERISTICS OF A CYBER LEARNER Self-Motivated and Self-Disciplined Learner Internal Locus of Control (Believes they can be successful) Able to communicate through writing Experienced working on a computer Visual Learner Critical Thinker Prefer to learn on a computer

13. A Day in the Life of a Student QCSD Home Page

14. Canvas/Homework & Powerschool QCSD Homepage

15. STRAYER MUSIC PROGRAM Band Chorus Jazz Band Wind Symphony Messa DiVoce QCSD Homepage

16. SCHOOL MAP

17. ACTIVITIES TSA (Technology Student Association) Reading Olympics Yearbook Musical Spelling Bee Street Team (Service) Cheerleading Gaming Club

18. SPORTS Football Soccer Field Hockey Basketball Wrestling Track Softball Baseball

19. How is Middle School Different More than one teacher Change classes Learning independence Larger building New friends New Opportunities LOCKERS STRAYER

20. LOCKERS Students will receive lockers at summer orientation. Lockers can be accessed: Before homeroom Before and after lunch End of the day

21. GUIDANCE SERVICES Here to help Scheduling Friend support Any problems SAP (Student Assistance Program)

22. Helping 6 th Graders be Successful Mr. Emery

23. NURSE Physical Exam required for entering 6 th Grade students (best to wait until after June 1 if possible) Make sure immunizations are current Medication during school requires a “Permission to Administer Medication” form Update INFOSNAP Please let Mrs. Kemp know if your child has an medical needs or concerns

24. SUPPLIES Pencil pouch (soft-sided with 3 holes) Calculator (TI30xIIS) Earbuds or earphones Box of sharpened pencils Colored pencils-1 pack Highlighters(2) Post-it notes Glue stick Extra pencil erasers Sturdy Draw String

25. SUPPLIES (CONTINUED) Hand-held pencil sharpener Lined notebook paper Dry erase markers(4 pack thick) Would like the following for organization: Five (5) Single subject spiral notebooks (with holes)— 1 for each core subject Five (5) Pocket Folders/portfolios (with holes)— assorted colors Two (2) 2” binder with interior pockets for team materials/homework If possible…tissues and disinfectant wipes for class

26. UPCOMING EVENTS Summer 6 TH grade orientation – August 24, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00pm Questions??????

27. STRAYER MS THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT EVENING!!!