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Welcome to Knotty Oak Middle School Monday, April 9 th, 2007
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Knotty Oak Middle School Teaming In order to make middle school a positive experience, all students are placed on a Team. Each Team has teachers for SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, MATH, and LANGUAGE ARTS. Each Team is made up of about 100 students of various abilities. Each Team has a unique name and characteristics…a “school within a school” The smaller environment enables personalized instruction
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Knotty Oak Middle School Knotty Oak Middle School Main Subjects English Math Geography Science Literacy Block (5 th class every other day)
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English Language Arts Summer Reading A Step in Creating Lifelong Readers A Step in Creating Lifelong Readers What We Know 25 books=1,000,000 words 1,000,000 words = 2,000 to 3,000 new vocabulary words per year
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Mathematics All incoming 6 th and 7 th grade students will take “Connected Math” This investigation-based program provides an environment that facilitates: Conceptual development Skill development Increased problem solving capacity Challenge for “out-of-the-box” thinkers
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Science Learning is inquiry based using science kits which meet the National Science Education Standards On a daily basis students will: Ask questions, make observations, collect and analyze data Form conclusions 6 th Grade curriculum – Ecosystems and Human Body 7 th Grade curriculum – Catastrophic Events and Properties of Matter 8 th Grade curriculum – Astronomy, Physics and Oceanography
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Knotty Oak Middle School Exploratory Classes (5 th class every other day) Exploratory Classes (5 th class every other day) Problem Solving Health Literacy Workshop Family Consumer Science Art Spanish Teen Issues Note: Offerings subject to change
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Knotty Oak Middle School Elective Classes ( 6 th class every other day) Chorus (all year) Band (all year) Art Applications (1/2 year) Tech Ed. – Robotics (1/2 year) Music Appreciation (1/2 year) __________________________________________ Physical Education (all year)
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Knotty Oak Middle School After School Activities Jazz Club Select Chorus Chess Club Golf Club Student Council Showcase Robotics Yearbook Cheerleading Note: Offerings subject to change
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Knotty Oak Middle School Knotty Oak Middle School After School Activities Sports (Interscholastic) Basketball Wrestling Soccer Baseball Softball
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Time of Transition – for child & parents Changes in … Bodies Values Attitudes Relationships Intellectual Processes
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Social Life Reigns! Friends & peers become increasingly important Their influence is tremendous Many friendships made – some fleeting, others critical Encourage your child to be choosy
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Your Role Listen to your child Encourage a discussion, but be respectful of child’s thinking (timing is everything!) Look for subtle signs of things bothering them Trust your child’s and your own“gut” feelings Contact your child’s teachers or Counselor if you have questions
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Role of Guidance Committed to helping students grow, mature and develop into responsible young people Assist students in gaining the academic, socio-emotional and career skills Serve as a link between you and your child’s teachers
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Middle Schoolers Have Minds of Their Own…. Together we can help them become happy, healthy and successful adolescents.
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Family Enrichment Series Workshops aimed at enabling parents to provide encouragement, guidance, and understanding to their adolescence Some workshops include: S.T.E.P Study Skills (student workshop) ADD for both parents & students Note: Direct mailing in the summer
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Teach a Curriculum Grounded in Academic Standards Instructional Methods that Prepare all Students to Achieve High Standards Organize Relationships for Learning Govern Democratically, Involving All School Staff Members Staff Middle Grades Schools with Expert Teachers and Engage Teachers in Ongoing Professional Development Provide a Safe and Healthy Environment Turning Points 2000 Involve Parents and Communities Supporting Student Learning
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Parent-School Communication KOMSandYOU@ride.ri.net KOMSandYOU@ride.ri.net 400 Families Currently Listed Provides school-wide information and important notices www.KnottyOakMS.net www.KnottyOakMS.net Each team has its own area Updated regularly with assignments and other information for parents and students Standards-Based Grading System
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School WebSite www.KnottyOakMS.net School E-Mail KnottyOakMS@cox.net
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