1. FIFTH GRADE ORIENTATION
ROSELLE PARK
FIFTH GRADE ORIENTATION
May 31, 2012

2. • Mrs. Grasso • Mr. Shriner
Welcome Parents!
• Mrs. Grasso • Mr. Shriner
~Principal ~Vice Principal
• Mrs. Pons, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Ollinick
~Guidance Counselors
•Genesis Vasquez-Guidance Intern
• Council of Ten
~Joseph Woods, President ~Nadia Diaz, Vice President
~Thomas Rennar, Secretary ~William Ferdinando, Treasurer

3. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION Bell Schedule Course Selection Grading Policy
Assessment
Early Dismissal/ Delayed Opening
Lunch Schedule
Teaming
Guidance Program
Roy Dragon Media Center
Special Events
PTA

4. Bell Schedule 8:06- 8:15 Homeroom 8:15- 8:55 Period 1
11:07-11:47 Period 5 (lunch)
11:50-12:30 Period 6
12:33-1:13 Period 7
1:16-1:56 Period 8
1:59-2:40 Period 9

5. Course Selection Language Arts Literacy/ Literacy
Honors Language Arts Literacy/ Literacy
Mathematics
Honors Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Math Problem Solving

6. Cycle Courses Art Industrial Arts Music World Language Computers
Physical Education
Health

7. Grading Policy

8. Grading Policy

9. Assessment
All students will receive 4 mid-marking progress reports a year.
Report cards will be mailed out at the end of each marking period.
Middle School policy: contact is made home once a student reaches 3 missing homework assignments.
Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for November.

10. Lunch Schedule 6th Grade Lunch is 40 minutes: ~11:07 until 11:47
~Students are able to go outside for recess during lunch.
~Student ID’s can be used as debit cards.

11. Early Dismissal/ Delayed Opening
In the event weather conditions may require the early closure of school, the Middle School will close at 12:55 p.m.
In the event weather conditions may require a delayed opening of school, the Middle School will open its door at 9:50 a.m. and school will begin at 10:00 a.m.

12. What is Teaming?
One period a day, the following content teachers meet to discuss various topics.
- Literacy Language Arts
- Math Social Studies
- Science Math Problem Solving
Throughout the year, parents may be called in to join a team meeting.

13. Guidance Program Mrs. Pons, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Ollinick State Testing
Affirmation Sheets / Agenda Book Checks
Academic Counseling
Parent Conferences
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Scheduling

14. Roy Dragon Media Center
50 HP Compaq HP 7540/ HP L1706
Connected to the LAN and Internet
Classes are scheduled in the morning and afternoon.

15. Special Events Band/Chorus/Handbell Choir Holiday Program
Spring Concert
End of year celebration
Halloween/Winter Parties
Passionate Learner Day
Student Government Day
Talent Show
Field Trips
Spirit Days
All School Picnic
Student Council

16. Advisory
Advisory is an integral part of the Middle School philosophy and is designed to meet the individual needs of our students and provides an opportunity for each student to get to know one teacher as an advocate, mentor, and advisor. Community Service Projects Required 

17. Tips for a Successful Year
▪Communication-
--- homework and
click-Middle School, Staff, Teachers
Genesis--- record keeping system
▪Organization---bags, materials, lockers
▪Follow the School Rules
▪Take advantage of extra help times!

18. How do I join PTA? Jeanine Goodis, President ~ Always supportive
~ Please assist these wonderful activities.

19. Questions
Answers

20. ~Please take a map of the building before beginning your tour.
Tour of the Middle School
~Please take a map of the building before beginning your tour.

21. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
ROSELLE PARK
MIDDLE SCHOOL
FIFTH GRADE
PARENT ORIENTATION