1. The Road to 6th Grade
Be not afraid!

2. Tonight’s Agenda Overview of Presentation
What to expect from Middle School
Class Schedule
Academic Expectations
Behavioral Expectations
Technology
Activities
Teachers and staff

3. What is Awesome about 6th Grade?
Greater Freedom and Greater Individual Responsibility
More Activities and Leadership Opportunities
Student Council & NJHS
More Academic Options
Prayer Buddies
Altar Serving
Electives

4. Class Schedule Eight (8) total Classes, Six (6) Core subjects each day
Math, English, Literature, Social Studies, Religion, Science
Language Arts and Math Honors
Electives – Spanish, Technology, PE, Music & Art
Enrichment 7th and 8th Grade
45 minute class periods
Language Arts/English-Double Blocked
Visit lockers three (3) times per day
Lunch and Recess

5. Academic Expectations
6th Grade is the first step toward High School
Grades are part but not the whole/bigger picture
Now is the time to grow and make mistakes
Attendance is key – Be here by 7:45!
Accountability and Individual Growth – Time Management
Homework – Accountability and Ren Web
Tests – Preparation and Study Habits
Projects – Plan Ahead and watch deadlines
Self Advocacy – Reach out to Teachers and ask for help

6. Conduct Expectations Respect for staff and classmates Logbooks Marks
Behavior and Effort Marks
Uniform compliance
Detentions – Just in case……
Ren Web and Moodle
Athletic and Extracurricular Eligibility

7. Technology iPads Moodle Technology Labs Technology Classes
Responsibility and Accountability
Acceptable Use Policy
Moodle
Technology Labs
Technology Classes

8. Academic Support The JCLC Teachers Administration Counselors
Implementation of Accommodations, Daily Help & Tutoring
Teachers
Daily Assistance and First Line of Communication
Administration
Academic Placement,
Counselors
Academic Testing, Intervention, Support

9. Common Stressors
Feeling like there is too much schoolwork to do, feeling overwhelmed, too many deadlines
Learning time management/study skills
Allow 4-6 weeks to adjust/acclimate
Lots of new teachers to learn
Balancing academics, school activities & outside activities
Social & Social Media pressures
Learning new study habits and routines

10. Closing and Questions? Remember, we are a TEAM!
Middle School SHOULD be fun!
It is a time of growth and independence for your 6th grader
Our staff is here to help
Questions
Closing Prayer