1. Introduction KVMS Professional Background
15th year of teaching middle and high school
Certified Language Arts and Social Studies
Master in Education Penn State 2015
Educational Leadership/Administration
Masters in Education 2009
Various advisory and coaching positions
National Junior Honor Society
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2. The Middle School Experience
What worries the students….
Academics
The “social life” of a middle school student
Lots of changes….and opportunities for learning and fun
Trip for enrichment
Units of study/student choice
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3. Curriculum
The 6th Grade program is comprised of three components: Archeology, Forensics, and STEM/Writing Activities. 
Small group learning environment
Hands-on activities
Focus on 21st Century Skills and Social/Emotional Needs
Forensic Science
Writing activities
WEBPAGE:
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4. How Does the Program Work?
Teaming-based on academic needs
Schedule: once a week, rotates through all classes (example provided on next slide)
Missing Class-most work missed is excused
Web page
Remind APP-best way to communicate with parents and students
Trips- One or two per year
LUNCH BUNCH-room open most days for engaging in socialization and down time activities
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5. 6th Grade Enrichment Schedule
First Semester
September
TEAM A
TEAM B
TEAM C 18 2 3 4 24 5
October 6 9
17(Friday)
Honey Hollow 23 30
November 13 20
December 11
January 8 15 22

6. Activities Reading Olympics Johns Hopkins CYT Intramurals Tech Club
Intramurals
Tech Club
Ecology Club
11/18/2018
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