1. Welcome to Tilden Middle School!

2. Welcome to Tilden Irina LaGrange Principal, 6th grade
Jeff Leaman Assistant Principal, 8th grade
Aaron Shin Assistant Principal, 7th grade
Jim Alessi Resource Counselor, 7th grade
Angela Hammie-Bonner Counselor, 6th grade

3. TYPICAL 7 CLASSES English or ESOL Math Investigations in Science
Historical Inquiry World Studies
Physical Education and Health
Reading intervention, Digital Literacy or World Language
Elective or support class (Resource, Read 180)
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)
Compacted 5/6 (2.0)
IM (2.0)
Algebra 1 (2.0)
Hon.
Geometry (2.0)

5. 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)
Seal of Biliteracy

6. Special Education Services & Supports

7. Articulation Process Online scheduling program
Teachers input recommendations for math, English/ESOL and reading
Counselors visit elementary schools
Students/parents register for classes
Registration forms due Feb. 14 with parent/guardian signature and returned to your child’s homeroom teacher.
Look for summer reading packet on Tilden web. in late June

13. 6th grade elective options
Full year offerings
Beginning Wind/Percussion (Band)
Beginning Strings (Orchestra)
MS Chorus
Technology & Design
Chinese 1A Full Year
French 1A Full Year
Spanish 1A Full Year
Refer to the registration form for details on instrumental music options
Chorus class will be differentiated (2 levels)
Semester offerings
Option 1:
Beginning Theater/Creative Family and Consumer Science
Option 2:
Information & Communication Technology/Art

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

17. 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 8:05 am
Classes begin promptly at 8:15 am

18. 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

19. School Supplies Tilden agenda book Please see our website for the list
Zipper binder with name
Organize regularly
A cell phone is NOT a school supply despite what your child says!

20. Homework Check assignment book daily
Help your child check MyMCPS Portal and Google Classroom regularly
Encourage your child to and work with the teacher directly when needing support

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

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

23. Self-advocacy and responsibility
The support system
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 (use student agenda for guidance)
The importance of student perspective
Cyber Security and Safety
(CommonSenseMedia.org)

24. 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 portal/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

25. Important Dates May Rising 6th graders visit Tilden
All Summer information will be available on Tilden’s website (buses, reading, etc.)
6th Grade Orientation – August 30th
1st Day of School-September 4th
Back to School Picnic – September 7th
Principal’s Coffee - TBD

26. Questions