1. Haverford Middle School 6 th Grade Orientation

2. Welcome Mr. Daniel J. Horan, Principal Ms. Elizabeth Mastrocola, 6 th grade administrator Mr. John Berardoni, 7 th grade administrator Mrs. Natalie Hiller, 8 th grade administrator 2

3. Haverford Middle School 6 th, 7 th, & 8 th grade students 1,315 students Over 100 teachers and staff members Interscholastic sports in 7 th & 8 th grade Clubs and activities for all grades* 65 million dollar renovation TV studio Air conditioning Modern cafeteria Auditorium Multiple gyms, fitness room, turf field, and grass athletic fields Library Choral, band, and key board rooms Multiple computer labs 3

4. Daily SCHEDULE 4

5. Teaching Teams A teaching teams is a group of teachers that share the same group of students. The team teachers meet on a daily basis to plan and discuss how their students are performing. 5

6. PowerSchool PowerSchool is a web-based teacher grade book that all of our teachers use. You can view PowerSchool at any time to see what grade you earned for an individual assignment or assessment. PowerSchool will also report your overall grade for each class you have. PowerSchool features: Student access Parent/guardian access View current assignments and grades Email link to teachers 6

7. Homeroom You will report to your homeroom when you enter school each morning. 5 minutes Attendance Daily announcements – FORD FOCUS 7

8. Advisory The Advisory Program is designed to foster student awareness and connectedness. Wednesday 30 minutes Topics Wonder, by R.J. Palacio School Spirit Grade level topics Team topics Goal setting Awareness issues 8

9. Language Arts The middle school English Language Arts program develops literacy skills essential for success in all academic areas, not just language arts classrooms. Two periods per day Leveled classes Classwork Projects Assessments 9

10. MATH The middle school Math program develops numeracy skills designed to challenge and meet individual students needs. One period per day Leveled classes Classwork Projects Assessments 10

11. Science The middle school Science program develops content area skills and are connected to our literacy and numeracy programs. One period per day Non-leveled classes Classwork Projects Assessments 11

12. Social Studies The middle school Social Studies program develop content area skills and is connected to our literacy program. One period per day Non-leveled classes 12

13. UNIFIED ARTS Quarter classes One of the following classes per quarter Art Health Information Technology Spanish Daily Classes One of the following classes for each day of the week Physical Education 2 days per week Developmental Guidance 1 day per week Music 2 days per week 13

14. Building Tour 6 th grade courtyard where you meet in the morning 6 th grade office 6 th grade classroom Cafeteria Gym Library Choral room Computer lab Information technology classroom Art classroom Developmental Guidance classroom Spanish classroom Band room 14

15. Questions You will return to the auditorium after your building tour. 6 th grade students from your school will be available to answer any questions you may have about Haverford Middle School. 15

16. Tips for success Be respectful Be kind Participate in class Do your homework and study for assessments Challenge yourself and work hard Ask for help if you need it Get involved in a club or an activity Check PowerSchool every week Be a good friend to others 16

17. Thank YOU Parent/guardian orientation on Tuesday, June 10 th @ 7:00 PM. Parents/guardians only We are looking forward to seeing you in September! 17