1. 6th Grade Parent Orientation
Welcome to Middle School!
June 1, 2015
6th Grade Parent Orientation

2. Welcome to the Middle School
Jennifer O’Connor
Principal
Sarah Turck, Monir Evers, Janet Krieger, & Brian Schaffer
School Guidance Counselors

3. Opportunities to Make for an Easier Transition…
6th Grade Visitations to the Middle School
6th graders visit the Middle School on June 17
Students will learn about courses and activities offered
Follow up visit to the elementary schools
Open House – Tentatively scheduled for August 26th from 4:30-6:30
Students bring their schedules and explore the school
Tours will be given by current students
Many staff members available to answer any questions

4. What Classes Will Your Student Have as a 7th Grader?
English
Social Studies
Science
Math
Home & Careers
Physical Education (Every Other Day)
Art (Every Other Day)
Intro to Spanish or French (may be exempt through CSE)
Music: Band/Chorus/Orchestra or General Music

5. So What Will Your Student’s Day Look Like?
7:40am-2:35pm
9 periods each day
8 periods of classes
1 period for lunch
A/B days
Each class is 42 minutes
No homeroom, 1st period has an extra 5 minutes for announcements

6. More Specifically… SAMPLE ONLY!!! A Day B Day 1 English 2 Science
3 H & C
4 Music
5 Lunch
6 Intro. Spanish/French
7 Math
8 Physical Education
8 Art
9 Social Studies
SAMPLE ONLY!!!

7. What is Available After Regular School Hours?
Late busses are available to transport those students home who stay after school
Late bus passes are required, which are obtained from the teacher of the program
Homework Help
A teacher is available from 2:30 - 4:10 on certain days to assist students with homework and organization

8. What is Available After Regular School Hours?
Activities Include:
Various Clubs
Including Yearbook, Theater Club, Science Olympiad, Art Club
Sports
Fall, Winter, and Spring sports are available at the modified level
Athletic Director: Michael Carney
ext. 2101

9. Ways to Get and Be in Touch
Parent Portal
Receive access to your student’s grades, assignments, and attendance to know what is going on. This is a great way to stay informed before progress reports and report cards are sent home.
Call
You can always call the Middle School office at ext and leave a message for a teacher. Because classes are in session, sometimes this is a difficult way to get in touch.
All addresses follow the same format. First initial of the first name and last
Ex: Sarah Turck –

10. More Ways to Be in Touch Websites
Teachers websites includes class work and homework
Go to the Middle School website, click on “Staff”, and click on your student’s teachers
Teachers can answer question about grades, assignments, and classroom routines
Your Student’s School Guidance Counselor.
Counselors can answer questions about schedules, academic planning, possible tutoring, etc.

11. Rules of the School
Electronic devices must be turned off during normal school hours
No backpacks during normal school hours
No hats or hoods should be worn

12. Tips to Help Your Middle Schooler be Successful from Day 1
Attend the Open House in August
Insist on daily attendance
Establish a routine study/homework plan
Stay for Homework Help at school
Monitor your student’s planner
Use the Parent Portal
Review progress reports and report cards
Be in touch if there are any concerns

13. Questions?