1. Welcome to Tilden Middle School!

2. Welcome to Tilden Irina LaGrange Principal, 8th grade
Jeff Leaman Assistant Principal, 7th grade
Aaron Shin Assistant Principal, 6th grade
Jim Alessi Resource Counselor, 6th grade
Sarabjeet Saluja Counselor, 6th grade
Karen Kulpinski World Language Content Specialist

3. TYPICAL 7 CLASSES English or ESOL Math Investigations in Science
World Studies
Physical Education and Health
1st elective: MS Digital Literacy or World Language
2nd elective or
Support in reading, math or resource
Look for summer reading packet on Tilden web. in late June

4. Tilden Middle School Mathematics Pathway For Incoming 6th Graders
IM (2.0)
Algebra 1 (2.0)
Math 7 (2.0)
Math 8 (2.0)
IM (2.0)
Algebra 1 (2.0)
Hon.
Geometry (2.0)
Compacted 5/6 (2.0)

5. Tilden Middle School Mathematics Pathway For Incoming 6th Graders
Algebra 1 (2.0)
Reg./Hon. Geometry (2.0)
Reg./Hon. Algebra 2 (2.0)
Reg./Hon. Pre-Calculus (2.0)
Algebra 1 (2.0)
Reg./Hon. Geometry (2.0)
Reg./Hon. Algebra 2 (2.0)
Reg./Hon. Pre-Calculus (2.0)
AP Calculus
Reg./Hon. Geometry (2.0)
Reg./Hon. Algebra 2 (2.0)
Reg./Hon. Pre-Calculus (2.0)
AP Calculus
AP Math

6. 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)

7. Considerations when selecting a high school course while in middle school
Pass semester A (1/2 credit)
Pass semester B (1/2 credit)
The final semester grade goes on the H.S. transcript
Repeating the course the following year removes the previous year’s record

8. Special Education Coordinator
Kathy Naimon
Visit Tilden’s Website

9. Articulation Process Online scheduling program
Teachers input recommendation for math, English/ESOL and reading
Counselors visit elementary schools
Students/parents register for classes
Registration forms due Feb. 16 with parent/guardian signature and returned to your child’s homeroom teacher.
Look for summer reading packet on Tilden web. in late June

15. 6th grade elective options
Full year offerings
Beginning Wind/Percussion
Beginning Strings
General Chorus
MS FY Chinese 1A
MS FY French 1A
MS FY Spanish 1A
Refer to the registration form for details on instrumental music options
Chorus class will be differentiated (2 levels)
Semester pairings
Option A:
Creative FACS/Beginning Theater
Option B:
Information & Communication Technology/Art 6

18. Tilden School Schedule
Seven period day
Arrival 7:50-8:10 am
1st Period begins at 8:15
MAP/TLT 9:58-10:21
LUNCH 11:14-11:44
7th period ends at 3:00 pm

19. 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 8:08 am
Classes begin promptly at 8:15 am

20. 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 ed to Ms. Smith and Ms. Peoples by 10 am and picked up by student during lunch

21. School Supplies Tilden agenda book
Please see our website for the video
A cell phone is NOT a school supply despite what your child says!

22. Homework Check assignment book daily
Help your child check Edline and Google Classroom regularly
Encourage your child to the teacher or call a trusted friend when absent

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

24. Social Emotional Needs Making Tilden Fun!
Character Education
Teaching Tolerance
Town Hall Meetings
Assemblies
Fun Days
Fieldtrips
Outdoor Ed
After School Activities

25. Self-advocacy and responsibility
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 to a teacher
The importance of student perspective
Cyber Security and Safety

26. 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 Edline/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

27. Important Dates May 25th - Rising 6th graders visit Tilden
All Summer information will be available on Tilden’s website (buses, reading, etc.)
6th Grade Orientation – August 31st
1st Day of School-September 5th
Back to School Picnic – September 7th
Principal’s Coffee - TBD

28. Questions