1. SENECA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL HOME OF THE THUNDERBOLTS!

2. Your SRMS Family Mrs. Patel Counselor Mr. Campbell Dean Ms. Chung
Mr. McDermott
Principal
Mrs. Patton
Assistant Principal
Ms. Lewis
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Patel
Counselor
Mr. Campbell
Dean
Ms. Chung
House Secretary

3. 6th Grade: Welcome to House C! Locker area, restrooms, classrooms
Dean, Counselor, Secretary
Teams
Language arts, Science, History, Math

4. SRMS Hours of Operation
Doors open at 8:15 am for students
Classes begin at 8:30 am
The school day ends at 3:18 pm
After-school activities from 3:20 to 4:20 pm

5. Block Scheduling 8 blocks total D.E.A.R. Language Arts every day
1-4 (A-day)
5-8 (B-day)
D.E.A.R.
Language Arts every day
S.A.M.S. every other day for 30 to 45 min
Math, Science, Social Studies, Health/PE, Art/Keyboarding, and Music every other day
Each block is 90 minutes
Music block
45 minutes music instruction
45 minutes Resource time
30 minutes for lunch

6. 27-AUG-12
MRS. PATEL
Samantha Student
07/04/01

7. PBIS Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Recognizing positive behavior
Incentives for students

8. Report Cards &Interims
Report cards every 9 weeks
Interims halfway through each quarter
Must pass 3 of the 4 core subject areas (Math, English, Science, Social Studies) to be promoted to the next grade
Show picture of interim dates

9. After School Activities
Clubs
Intramural Sports
After-school help
Activity bus available four days/week

10. SRMS Math Courses currently offered: Math 6 –Grade level math
Topics: fraction and integer arithmetic & estimation, multi-step problem solving, solving linear equations, geometry, and applications of probability
Accelerated Math 6 and Math 7 - Algebra 1 Prep Topics: All of Math 6 topics will be covered in addition to: algebraic expressions, investigating linear relationships, solving multi-step equations & inequalities, and working with formulas

11. SRMS Math How do I know which class my child should take?
Teacher Recommendations (best predictor of success)
IAAT scores
SOL scores

12. SRMS Math How do I help my child prepare for middle school math?
Memorize addition and subtraction facts
Memorize multiplication and division facts
Work on simplifying and finding equivalent fractions
Work on adding and subtracting fractions

13. SRMS Homework
Meaningful, authentic, and consistent with the middle school concept
Instructional framework in place which helps students embrace this approach

14. How can you help your child succeed in middle school?
Attendance
Checking your student’s planner
Read with your family
Communication with the school
School web page:
CLARITY

15. Considerations for 6th grade course selection
What subjects interest my child?
What is my child’s reading level?
Is my child motivated to work independently?
Is my child a concrete thinker or an abstract thinker?
Is my child an enthusiastic learner?
Balanced approach
Determination is the best predictor of success.

16. Mid-March – Elementary schools submit recommendations to Seneca Ridge
Monday, August 27th- First day of school!

17. We’re all in this together!
Thanks for your help and support!

18. Questions????