1. Northside Middle School April 10, 2012 Gym 1 6:30 PM Sixth Grade Orientation

2. Welcome to… Northside Middle School

3. Mrs. Dixon, Principal 6th Grade Open House Information Booths in Gym 2 General Information Session Small Group Q&A/Building Tours 7:00 p.m. A.C. Parent Meeting Cafeteria 7:00 p.m.

4. Introductions Brett Boezeman – Assistant Principal Tim Lax – Dean Janet Anthony - 7 th Grade Counselor Alan Schwenk - 8 th Grade Counselor

5. Topics of Discussion Teaming Academics Daily Student Schedule Extracurricular Opportunities

6. Time Schedule 7:50 A.M.-3:05 P.M. 7 Classes Daily 5 Core Classes 2 Exploratory Lunch Resource

7. Time Schedule - GSP 7:50 A.M.-3:05 P.M. 8 Classes Daily 6 Core Classes 2 Exploratory Lunch

8. 2012-2013 Teams Three 7th Grade Teams Team Planning Periods Integrated/Interdisciplinary Instruction Small school/Big school advantages

9. 7th Grade Core Academic Classes Literature 7 Writing and Literacy 7 Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language for GSP

10. Universal Design for Learning Curriculum is accessible to all Multiple means of representation, engagement and assessment Use of technology 30+ SMARTboards Laptop and netbook carts Document cameras

11. Instructional Minutes Language Arts-100 Math-50 Science-50 Social Studies-50 Exploratory-90 (2-45 minute periods.) Resource-25 Lunch-30

12. Math Has Four Options Mathematics 7- Based upon the 7 th Grade Indiana Mathematics Standards Pre-algebra End of term grades of “B+” or higher in sixth grade mathematics and “B” in Language Arts Sixth grade ISTEP+ Math score of 520 or higher Sixth grade English/Language Arts score of 460 Pre-algebra Honors -Requires selection to the Academic Challenge Program.

13. Algebra 1 Honors for 7 th Grade This course is for very high ability mathematics students. Requires classroom teacher recommendation Review and recommendation of the Mathematics Department Chairman, Mr. Nowlin.

14. Mathematics Curriculum Flow Chart GradeOption 1Option 2Option 3 7 th Grade Math Course Mathematics 7Pre-algebra Pre-algebra Honors 8 th Grade Math Course Pre-algebraAlgebra 1Algebra 1 Honors 9 th Grade Math Course Algebra 1GeometryGeometry Honors

15. STUDENT SCHEDULE This is an example of the schedule. There are actually three different configurations of the class schedule. Exploratory

16. 7 th Grade Exploratory Classes Industrial Technology Health Physical Education Art Family & Consumer Science Computer Keyboarding

17. Exploratory/Electives Grades 7 & 8 Related Arts Rotations – 4 Nine-week (45 day) rotations. Rotation 2 FACS PE ITE Health Rotation 1 Art PE ITE Health Elective Choices  Band  Choir  Orchestra  Choir Chimes

18. Opportunities!!!! Get Involved!! Here are some of the choices. 100% Student Participation

19. Athletic Physicals You must have a physical to begin practice.

20. Spartan Football “A” team and “B” team Tri-county Champs IU or Franklin game trip

21. Cross Country Runs a trail of success Both boys and girls are Tri-County champions.

22. Northside Boys and Girls Tennis Boys went undefeated!

23. Future Lady Spartans, We can’t wait to meet you at the NET ! No experience is necessary, a positive attitude and willingness to learn will go a long way!! Look for open gym times this summer!

24. Dance Team Performs at basketball half-times Marched in the Christmas parade Choreographed routines from a local dance instructor Hosted a clinic to teach an elementary group of students

25. Intramural Basketball 20 sessions Runs November – February Open to anyone that is not on an organized basketball team

26. Intramural Volleyball 20 sessions Runs February - April Open to anyone that is not on an organized volleyball team

27. SPELL BOWL State runner-ups this year This activity is for the first nine weeks.

29. Fall and Spring Play or Musical Enter a Thespian Competition Bye Bye Birdie is April 27 and April 28

30. Northside’s Huddle Thursday Mornings 7:15 – 7:45 Gym II

35. Peer Leaders Janet Anthony/Crystal Riddle/Amiee Horn Purpose: To create a safe environment that includes healthy relationships and violence prevention by means of conflict education. Selection: Nominated by peers/teachers Written Application/Interview Approximately Thirty 7 th graders Activities: Guide Corps Peer Mediation Mix-it-up Day Red Ribbon Week Mock Election

36. Builder’s Club Largest middle school service organization worldwide Student-led Fosters sound personal values Leads into Key Club in HS

37. Bus Transportation

38. Thank You Q&A sessions by highlighted room – 7:00 AC presentation in the cafeteria – 7:00