1. W ELCOME TO F ORD I NTERMEDIATE S CHOOL !

2. Y OUR P RINCIPAL M R. P ELLEGRINO Y OUR A SSISTANT P RINCIPAL M R. W ATTS

3. T EAMS What are they?

4. W HAT WILL MY DAY LOOK LIKE ??

5. A TYPICAL DAY AT FISTFIST Sample Schedule Homeroom8:05 Period 147 minutesReading Period 247 minutesMath Period 347 minutesMusic/Physical Education Period 447 minutesLunch Period 547 minutesScience Period 647 minutesWriting Period 747 minutesArt/Computer Period 847 minutesSocial Studies

6. A LTERNATE D AY S CHEDULE M T W Th F PE PE PE PE PE PE PE ?

7. W HAT ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT F ORD I NTERMEDIATE S CHOOL ? Strings ‘N Things T-N-T Ski Club

8. What will lunch time look like? Do we get a recess? What is transition time like in the hallways? Do I get my own locker? Do we change clothes for gym? What are the consequences for not following rules and expectations? How do I make an appointment with my guidance counselor? C OMMON Q UESTIONS

9. W HAT DO PAST STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR FIRST YEAR AFTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ?

10. T RANSITIONING OUT OF ELEMENTARY S CHOOL Overall adjustment: Kids say - “I’m getting used to it – finally!” or “Piece of cake!” School after elementary: Most kids say - “More good days than bad.” and “I love it!” Possible Challenges? Homework Friends Fitting in Using a locker combination Being on time Who can help? - Talk to your parents, teachers, guidance counselor

11. What do YOU think students said they missed most about elementary school??

12. # 1= RECESS! Teachers Being in class all day with your best friend The principal Friends they left behind in a lower grade The dress code was less strict Smaller amount of homework Being a role model to primary grade students Other things the students missed were:

13. T HINGS STUDENTS CAME TO LOVE : More lunch choices Not walking in line from place to place Comfy chairs at assemblies Getting to move and/or change teachers every 47 minutes. Switching classes Multiple computer labs to use New Moodle pages More freedom MEETING NEW PEOPLE!!

14. T HURSDAY, M AY 1 ST IN F ORD ’ S A UDITORIUM P ARENT N IGHT ( AND STUDENTS ) T HURSDAY, M AY 1 ST IN F ORD ’ S A UDITORIUM SEE YOU THERE!

15. A LETTER WILL BE GOING HOME ! Music choices to be determined.

16. Q UESTIONS ?