1. Grade 6 Orientation http://bjh.ednet.ns.ca/ Follow us on Twitter! @brooksidejh

2.  3 Grade 6 classes  Ms. Erin Cochrane, Ms. Adele Poirier and Ms. Jacquie Saunders

3.  Ms. Rounsefell – Learning Center  Ms. Moshett – Resource  Ms. Meehan - Guidance

4.  Language Arts  Math  Social Studies  Science  Art  Healthy Living  Music  Physical Education  Band

5.  Ongoing throughout the year  Class work / Journals  Assignments  Quiz / Tests  Projects / Portfolios / Presentations  Conferencing  Peer and Self Assessments

6.  Three Reporting Periods  Two formal Parent Teacher Sessions  Student Agenda Books  Teacher/Parent Contact  Phone Calls  E-Mail  School and teacher web pages

7. Computer Lab Classroom Netbooks Wireless Access for students

8.  If there are concerns regarding student’s progress…  Teachers refer the student to School Planning Team  SPT meets to discuss the best course of action for the student and follow up of that student is on-going

9.  Academics  Organization  Study Skills  Test Completion  Assessment  Remediation  Support for Students on IPP’s  Support for Students on Adaptations if required  In-class Support  Individual Support  Small Group Instruction  Transition planning and team work

10.  To assist students with problems (academic or personal) that are affecting their performance in school.  To meet with students on an individual basis for counselling on school or peer related concerns.  To act as a contact person with community agencies – Public Health, Social Services, IWK.

11.  To act as a student advocate with staff and administration.  To assist parents with any school related issue that their child may be experiencing  To oversee student records  Study skills for students needing the support.

12.  Ask to see your child’s agenda book nightly  Set a time and place for school work to be done each day  Look over your child’s work to see if it is neat and complete  Have your child keep an accurate calendar of school activities  Check the school Webpage/Twitter / PowerParent daily

13.  Attend all school functions – Curriculum Night, Parent Teachers (etc)  Find out about homework through the teacher’s website  Call teachers if you have concerns  Organize school materials the night before  Congratulate your child on a job well done!

14.  Noon Hour Clubs / Intramurals  Movie Nights  Try out for all sport teams  Student Leadership / Yearbook

15.  Follows new Food and Nutrition Policy  Menu on our Web Site  Open during recess from 9:30 – 9:40  11:45 to 12:25 – Cafeteria Time (gr 6 and 7 students go in for the first 10 minutes before the gr 8 and 9 students)

16.  Open five days per week until 12:30  New and updated materials each year

17.  Positive Effective Behavioural Support  Review of school / class rules  First week of school - expectations  Assemblies / Class rewards / Recognition certificates

18. Thank you so much for taking the time to come this evening! We look forward to seeing you in September!