2. Oakview Middle School Scripps Middle School Waldon Middle School Welcome!

3. Lake Orion Community Schools The mission of Lake Orion Community Schools is to prepare our students to meet the challenges of tomorrow by providing the educational environment for all to learn today.

4. A Student’s Perspective Jane Doe, Oakview Middle School Student Mary Smith, Scripps Middle School Student Michael Miller, Waldon Middle School Student

5. A Parent’s Perspective 4 Jill Reith, Oakview Middle School Parent

6. Profile of an Emerging 6th Grader Mrs. Lori Whitfield Counselor Scripps Middle School

7. Changes, Changes, Changes Causes of change: Hormones Physical growth Brain growth Social development

8. What to Expect: Forgetfulness Irritability Power plays Friendships Ups and downs

9. The Role of the Counselor L E S S O N S F O R L I F E CURVE BALLS A COACH CAN’T EXPLAIN. CHEMISTRY NOT FOUNDIN A LAB. THIS IS WHY THERE ARE SCHOOL COUNSELORS. Curveballs A Coach Can’t Explain. Chemistry Not Found In A Lab. This Is Why There are School Counselors.

10. Team Concept 4 2 teams, each sharing a common group of students 4 Each team works closely to coordinate projects and integrate the curriculum 4 Students will not get “lost” in the crowd; teachers and students can know each other better Heidi Kast, Principal, Waldon Middle School

11. 6th Grade Course Offerings 4 Language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are year-long courses taught by a team of teachers. Each exploratory rotation course is one quarter in length. Physical education is a year-long course taught on alternating days. On the days alternating with physical education, students will choose, or be recommended for, one of the elective courses. Alice Seppanen, Principal, Oakview Middle School

12. 6th Grade Course Offerings 4 Language Arts (English/Reading) 4 Mathematics (Integrated Math 6-I or 6-II) 4 Science 4 Social Studies 4 Exploratory Rotation (Art, Computers, Life Management, Modern Language) 4 Physical Education Required Courses

13. 6th Grade Course Offerings 4 Band 4 Choir 4 Exploring Theater 4 Strings Elective Courses

14. Frequently Asked Questions 4 How are lunch periods assigned? Dan Haas Associate Principal Scripps Middle School

15. 4 How is my child assigned a locker and how much time will he/she have between classes? 4 What procedures do I, as a parent, follow if my child is tardy to, or absent from, school? 4 What will happen if my child is ill and needs to go home during school? 4 What types of activities are available outside of the normal school day? Frequently Asked Questions

16. 4 How can I stay involved in my child’s education? 4 How will I be informed about my child’s progress, both academic and behavioral? 4 When will my child receive his/her schedule? 4 How will construction affect student safety/learning?

17. Questions Kenneth Gutman Principal Scripps Middle School

18. Lake Orion Middle Schools Thank you for attending. We look forward to working with you!