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Brambleton Middle School Building a tradition of collaboration, community, and a commitment to excellence! Rising 6 th Grade Orientation Agenda Items Welcome Introduction of Staff School Introduction Starting Point Goals

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Building a tradition of collaboration, community, and a commitment to excellence!

Brambleton Middle School

Rising 6th Grade Orientation

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 Welcome  Introduction of Staff  School Introduction  Starting Point  Goals  Grading Scale  Middle School Teaming  Block Scheduling  Building a Tradition of Excellence  PBIS

Agenda Items

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Renée Dawson, Principal

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16th LCPS Middle School

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Brambleton Middle School

Elementary Feeder Schools Creighton’s Corner Madison’s Trust Sycolin Creek Legacy

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Brambleton Middle School

Middle School Stone Hill Middle School Eagle Ridge Middle School Mercer Middle School

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Brambleton Middle School

 6th grade House Area  Art  Tech Ed  Computer Labs  Music  Auditorium  Main and Aux Gym  Cafeteria  Media Center  Keyboarding  FAC’s  Main Office  Counselor Office  Dean Office

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Brambleton Middle School

 7th grade House Area  8th grade House Area  Counselor Office  Dean Office  Teacher Work Rooms  Multi-Purpose Room  Connector Crosswalk

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Grading Scale

A= 90-100 B = 80-89 C= 70-79 D= 60-69 F= 0-59

98- 100 = A+ 90-92 = A- 87-89 = B+ 80-82 = B- 77-79 = C+ 70-72 = C- 66-69 = D+ 60-62 = D-

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 4 Core Teachers

  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Language Arts

 120 - 125 Students Per Team  Teachers have common planning

during students’ resource block

The Teaming Model

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Purpose of Grade Level Teams

 To meet the needs of all

students

 To serve as a professional

growth group

 To build positive,

collaborative relationships

 To connect concepts and

skills across the curriculum

 To establish common

expectations and procedures

 To speak as “one voice”

with parents

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BLOCK SCHEDULING

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 90 Minute Blocks  Alternating A and B Days  4 Classes Per Day  Language Arts Meets Daily

Block Scheduling

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Block Scheduling

 More time to go in depth  Provides for more creative instructional strategies  Fewer transitions  Balance of assignments, projects, and tests

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SAMPLE BLOCK SCHEDULE

Block 1

Math

Block 5 Resource/Music

Block 2

PE

Block 6

  • Lang. Arts

Block 3

History

Block 7

S1 Art S2 Keyboarding

Block 4

  • Lang. Arts

Block 8

H Science

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11:42-1:42 Language Arts (lunch) 1:47-3:18 Math

A B

8:30-10:03 Health/PE 10:08-11:37 History 11:42-1:42 Language Arts (lunch) 1:47-3:18 Art/Keyboarding

Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Monday

Block Schedule

Friday

8:30-10:03 Chorus (Resource) 10:08-11:37 Science

A A B

8:30-10:03 Health/PE 10:08-11:37 History 11:42-1:42 Language Arts (lunch) 1:47-3:18 Art/Keyboarding 8:30-10:03 Chorus (Resource) 10:08-11:37 Science 8:30-10:03 Chorus (Resource) 10:08-11:37 Science 11:42-1:42 Language Arts (lunch) 1:47-3:18 Math 11:42-1:42 Language Arts (lunch) 1:47-3:18 Math

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COURSE OVERVIEW

ALL 6TH GRADERS TAKE:

 Language Arts (Honors or Academic)  History (Honors or Academic)  Science (Honors or Academic)  Math (Accelerated Math 6/7 or Math 6)  PE/Health  Art & Keyboarding  Music (student choice)/Resource

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Standard Social Studies Sequence

6th Grade U.S. History Until 1865 7th Grade U.S. History From 1865 8th Grade Civics and Economics

*

* SOL Test

6th Grade Topics

  • Geography of the USA

and the World

  • Native Americans
  • Exploration, America,
  • West Africa
  • Colonial America:

Trade and Slavery

  • War for Independence:

Figures, Events, Issues

  • Confederation Period
  • The US Constitution
  • US Expansion
  • Reform and Abolition
  • Civil War:

Figures, Events, Issues

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6th Grade Science

 Scientific Method  Matter  Water  Atmosphere  Space  Energy  Resources  Watersheds

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6th Grade Language Arts

*Demonstrate critical thinking skills *Develop a literary background *Read challenging literature independently *Develop grammar, usage, spelling and mechanics through the writing process *Implement skills in the use of electronic technology *Develop oral communication skills

* SOL Test – 6th Grade Reading

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Honors v. Academic

Academic classes work toward mastery learning

  • f concepts and their

applications. Honors classes apply deep content knowledge to

  • bservations and

synthesizes ideas based on learning.

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Math Progression for 2017-2018

Mathematics 6 Mathematics 7 Mathematics 8 Algebra I

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Math Progression for 2017-2018

Accelerated/Mathematics 6/7 Algebra I Geometry Math 8 Algebra I

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COURSE OVERVIEW

6TH GRADE OPTIONS: MUSIC

 Band Instrument  Strings  Chorus  General Music Lab

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INSTRUMENT NIGHTS

 February 13th at 7:00 PM – Simpson Students (Sycolin Creek ) A-M  February 15th at 7:00 PM – Simpson Students (Sycolin Creek ) N-Z

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 February 21st at 6:00 PM – Stone Hill students

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 February at 6:00 PM – Eagle Ridge students

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PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGHLIGHTS

 Registering for classes – Pages 1  Special Programs –

Page 6

  • Spectrum
  • Academy of Science
  • Thomas Jefferson High

 Math Progression Chart – Page 8  High School Credit Courses in Middle School

– Page 4

 Course Descriptions – Page 9-11

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PBIS – What is it?

PBIS

Identify needs, develop strategies, and evaluate practice toward success. Common approach to discipline. Data- driven to determine trends or areas of need Continuum of support to facilitate positive responses to address negative behavior Consistent Behavior Expectations that are clearly defined and monitored

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PBIS

We learn through support and encouragement: Positive Relationships

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What is the importance of the “12th Man?

The presence of fans can have a profound impact on how the teams perform, an element in the home advantage. Namely, the home team fans would like to see their team win the game.

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Organizational Features

Common Vision Common Language Common Practices

School Community

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INTERSECTION OF OUTCOME AND PRACTICE

Effective/Innovative Teaching Behavior Management Student Achievement

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Building a Tradition of Excellence

Commitment Community Collaboration

Student Achievement

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Student Voice

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Student Voice

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References:

Association for Middle Level Education: http://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/WhatsNew/WNDet/TabId/270/ArtMID/888/ArticleID/455/Developmental- Characteristics-of-Young-Adolescents.aspx

Kellough, R. D., & Kellough, N. G. (2008). Teaching young adolescents: Methods and resources for middle grades teaching (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.

Scales, P. C. (1991). A portrait of young adolescents in the 1990s: Implications for promoting healthy growth and

  • development. Carrboro, NC: Center for Early Adolescence, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at

Chapel Hill.

Scales, P. C. (2010). Characteristics of young adolescents. In This we believe: Keys to educating young adolescents (pp. 63-62). Westerville, OH: National Middle School Association.

Neil Slevin 