1. 2010 6th Grade Scheduling Night
ASD Middle School
2010 6th Grade Scheduling Night
Steve

2. Agenda Introduction to the Middle School ASD Counseling Department
MS Teaming
Core Academic Subjects
Exploratory Block
World Language Offerings
Mathematics Placement
Steve

3. This We Believe
Steve

4. Middle School Philosophy
Do what's
Right
Always
Give
One hundred percent
Never
Stop pursuing your dreams
Steve

5. MS Counseling
Middle School Counselors Katelyn Kearney Jennifer Hammonds Here to make your transition go smoothly!

6. Step Up Program
Who are the best individuals to help our 5th graders adjust to middle school? It’s great to learn the ropes from someone who has recently had experience with the process. The Step Up Program helps to foster a relationship between the 5th and 6th graders. We hope to establish a connection with other students whom they can seek support from.
Katelyn

7. What to expect in Grade 6
Next year, your child will begin the process of becoming independent and pulling away from you as parents!
Don’t despair. This is only natural. They still need your love and support - even if they don’t know that!
Kids sometimes make bad choices, but they are all learning opportunities.
Katelyn

8. What to expect in Grade 6
There will be a shift in the amount of homework.
They will no longer be with just one teacher, they will have 8 periods that they will need to balance.
They will be expected to be more independent.
They will take on new responsibilities.
Technology is a large part of what they do.
Jennifer

9. What can you do? Be available and supportive Be positive
Check planners on a daily basis for as long as necessary.
Check NESA blackboard to keep up on assignments.
Check Powerschool to monitor grades and academic success.
Stay in contact with your child’s teachers.
Help your child organize his/her binder and/or locker on a regular basis.
Jennifer

10. What can you do? Know your child’s friends.
Say “hello” to your child’s friends when they arrive at your home and make a point of saying “goodbye.”
Know where your child is at all times.
Ask them questions.
Have your children call in and follow curfew times.
Know what your child is doing on the internet.
Continue to have family meals, meetings, and family activities.
Keep family traditions alive and well.
Jennifer

11. MS Teaming Philosophy to support students Two teams per grade level
Two teams of teachers working with students
Students are in teams for LA, Sci., Soc. Studies, Math
Teams are mixed for Music, PE, Language, Explor.
Rob G.

12. 6th Grade Subject Areas Language Arts Physical Education Mathematics
Music/Core Enrichment
Social Studies
Exploratory Block
Science
World Language
Rob G.

13. MS Elective/Exploratory
Rob

14. 6th Grade Exploration
Rob

15. World Language Courses A, B, C, and D
Spanish, French, Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic
Most courses are not for native speakers
We do our best to have students grouped by ability
Steve

16. Math Placement Three measures of student progress
Current Academic Performance
MAPS Assessment
Standards-Based Assessment
Our primary goals are proper placement and achievement of academic standards
Steve

17. Math Placement
Steve

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19. Questions?
Questions that are specific to your child should be directed to a counselor or principal privately. Thank you.
Steve