1. Don’t make a critical mistake!
Hello LPS 5th Grade!
Don’t make a critical mistake!

2. Good Binder
Bad Binder

3. Costa’s House

4. Perks to being in Middle School (:

5. Privileges Switch classes/ different teachers Locker for your books
4 minutes in between classes for socializing
You don’t have to walk in lines

6. Responsibilities

7. Middle school behavior
Primary school behavior is looked at the same as it is in middle school, following the same Code of Conduct
You are expected to be on your best behavior at all times
You are expected to be respectful to everyone around you
Your behavior determines your reputation in middle school

8. Strike system
Unlike primary school, middle school has a strike system. When you get in trouble during class or in the hallways you get a strike.
Strikes are like warnings
Strike 1 is warning
Strike 2 is warning
Strike 3 call parent
Strike 4 is after school and contact parents/ guardian
Strike 5 Referral
Then After The 5th Strike you Keep Getting Referrals and placed in ISS (in-school suspension)
You get too many referrals, you are sent to an alternative school - Renaissance

9. Effects of FCAT Scores on your entire Middle School Career… NOT JUST NEXT YEAR!

10. Scheduling

11. Remedial
If you receive a 1 or a 2 on FCAT you will be placed in remedial classes
Therefore, you will have double reading or math
Double reading= 1 elective
Double math= 1 elective
Double reading & math= NO electives

12. Example Remedial Schedule
One Remedial Class
1st- Science
2nd- Geography
3rd- Remedial Math
4th- Remedial Math
5th- Language Arts
6th- Reading
7th- Gym/ Band/ Wheel
Two remedial classes-
1st- Language Arts
2nd- Reading
3rd- Remedial Reading
4th- Science
5th- Remedial Math
6th- Remedial Math
7th- Geography

13. Advanced Get more class selection ( Band, Chorus, Gym, etc.)
To be in Advanced classes you need to score a 4 or 5 on FCAT, If you have advanced classes you could-
Get more class selection ( Band, Chorus, Gym, etc.)
In Advanced courses(if you stay in them through out middle school) you will earn high school credits, before you even pass middle school.

14. Example Advanced Schedule
1st- Advanced Language Arts
2nd- Advanced Reading
3rd- Elective/ Wheel
4th- Advanced Science
5th- Geography
6th- Advanced Math
7th- Elective/ Wheel

15. ELECTIVES / WHEEL Art- you learn the basics of Art and drawing skills.
Health- you learn the basic parts of the body (Skeletal system, muscle system), and how different stimuli affect the body.
General Music- you learn note names, and their locations on the staff. This is where you can audition for chorus.
Gym- you learn team work and different sports
Computer Applications – you learn how to use computer programs and do FUN projects
FFA – Ag, animals, competitions, and more

16. Electives
Band(6th-8th ) In Band you learn how to paly instruments and how to read notes, while playing, and watching the conductor
Chorus(7th-8th) In Chorus you learn what each notes sound like, and how to sing them, while controlling your breathing
Peer(8th) In Peer, you are a key part of a teachers day, you do errands, and help administrators.
AVID (6th,7th,8th) In AVID you learn time management, organization, and how to make yourself more successful.
It takes the middle of the road student and challenges them to meet higher expectations on their college bound path.
It is a lot of work, but sets you on the right path for your future!

17. Video goes here.

18. School activities
Sports
Dances
Pep rally
NJHS
FFA

19. Lecanto Middle School Sports

20. Time to Revisit Notes
Read over your notes. Is there anything you need to add or take out?
Anything really important that you want to highlight, circle, or star?
Questions
Summary

21. Question and Answer Panel