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FACTS ABOUT LMS:

• Grades 7 & 8
• 600 + students
• 51 minute blocks
• Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies Daily
• World Language and Art, Communications, or Technology every other day

throughout the year

• Health and Physical Education
• Instrumental Music Groups and Choral Groups every other day
• Gifted and Talented
• Team Activities
• 2 School Counselors
• 3 Child Study Team Members – School Psychologist (2x), Social Worker
• ASI – Academic Support Instruction LA/Reading,Math
• ESL
• Special Education
• 1:1 Initiative – Students and Teachers

House Structure

House Leaders

• Phoenix – Mrs. Bozarth
• Draco – Mrs. Reynolds
• Orion – Mrs. Stromenger

Instructional Supervisors

• Dr. Damian Bariexca:

Technology, Librarians, Art, and Music K-12

• Ms. Michele Deremer:

Special Education grade 7 to-age 21

• Ms. Melanie Fillmyer:

Guidance and Career Readiness grades K-12

• Ms. Yvette Panasowich:

Math and Science grades 7-12

• Dr. Mary Pancoast:

English, World Language, Social Studies grades 7-12, and ESL

• Mr. Gregg Zenerovitz

Athletics

Times

• School begins: 7:45 AM
• School Day Ends: 2:45 PM
• Early Dismissal: 12:15 PM
• Building Opens: 7:25 AM

LMS Communication “How to Stay Connected”

• Parent Access to Genesis
• LTPS Website
• Teacher Web Sites
• Google Classroom
• Alert Now – Phone/Email Messages
• Facebook – LMSNation
• Quick News
• Twitter - LMSNation
• Instagram - LMSNation

Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible

Cardinal Code

• Dr. Mary Pancoast

Supervisor of English, Social Studies, World Language, & ESL

English Language Arts

• English 7th and 8th
• ASI LA, Reading
• Communications
• Seminar

Social Studies

• 7th American History
• 8th World History

World Languages

• 7th: World Language Survey
• 8th: Chinese, French, Spanish

English as a Second Language

• Dr. Damian Bariexca

Supervisor of Ed Tech & Related Arts

• Fine and Practical Arts
• Art
• Technology
• NJ requires districts to report on 8th graders’

technological proficiency

• Music
• Band (Concert & Jazz),

Orchestra, Chorus, Performing Arts (8th grade)

• Library

Fine and Performing Arts

• Band
• Orchestra
• Jazz Band
• Chorus
• Performing Arts (8th)
• Two Concerts each year

(Fall/Spring)

• Tri M Honor Society
• Special Events (Arts

Festival, Field Trips)

• Hershey Park
• Art Club
• Community Activities

Co-Curricular

• Ms. Yvette Panasowich

Supervisor of Math & Science

Alignment to NGSS/NJSLS 2016-17

• 1 Year of Life Science
• 1 Year - Physical Science

Alignment to NJSLS

• Math 7- on level
• Accelerated Math 7
• Math 8th - on level
• Algebra 1 - 8th grade
• ASI - 7th & 8th Math
• Seminar - Grades 7 & 8

Math Placement Criteria

Need 4 of 5 Indicators for placement Have 3 of 5 Indicators Challenge Assessment Avaliable

Math 6 Math to Math 7 Accelerated

1. MP Average: 90% or higher 2. NWEA: Spring 85% (82% lowest threshold) 3. Year End Benchmark Assessment : 80% or higher 4. PARCC Math Score L4 or L5 5. Teacher Recommendation NWEA Percentile Scores

Math 6 Accelerated to Math 7 Accelerated

1. MP Average: 85% or higher 2. NWEA: Spring 85 % (82% lowest threshold) 3. Year End Benchmark Assessment: 80% or higher 4. PARCC Math Score L4 or L5 5. Teacher Recommendation NWEA Percentile Scores

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Math 6 → OR Math 6 → OR Accelerated Math 6 →

Math 7 →

OR Accelerated Math 7 → OR Accelerated Math 7 → Math 8 OR MS Algebra I OR MS Algebra I

Advancing Math Placement

• 1. Begins Summer 8th to 9th

Grade

• 2. HS Dual Enrollment

Geometry and Algebra II

• 3. Summer work while in HS

8th 9th 10 th 11 th 12th

Math 8th Algebra I

• r

Algebra I Advanced Geometry /H Algebra II/H Optional Math 8th Algebra I

• r

Algebra I Advanced Geom/H AND Alg II/Hon Alg II w Trig OR Pre Calc/H Optional Alg I Geometry/H Algebra II/H Alg II w Trig OR Pre Calc/H Optional Alg I Geometry/H AND Alg II/H Pre Calc/H Calc/H AP Calc AP Stats Prob Stats Discrete Math Optional Alg I SUMMER WORK Geom/H SCHOOL YR Algebra II/H Pre Calc/H Calc/H AP Calc AP Stats Prob Stats Discrete Math Optional

Beyond LMS

Summer Math Packets

• Posted on the LMS Website
• Summer Math Packet Assistance

is available - check the website in June for specific dates

• HS also has Summer Assignments

in math and other subjects

OTHER PROGRAMS/SERVICES

Out of Class Replacement:

• English
• History
• Math
• Science

In-Class Support courses:

• English
• History
• Math
• Science

Study Skills Resource Support

Health and Physical Education

Health 7

• Sexual Education
• Human Body Systems
• ATOD’s (Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs)
• First Aid and CPR

Health 8

• Sexual Education
• ATOD’s
• First Aid and CPR
• Eating Disorders
• Skin Issues

Athletic Programs Physicals Impact Testing Eligibility

FOR THE ATHLETES…

• All students must have a current physical on file with the

middle school nurse and must register online. These forms are available online: www.ltps.org/athletics

• Playing a sport requires a
• commitment. Teams practice

after school Monday - Friday.

• More information about our teams and coaches

contact information can be found on the LMS Athletic Webpage

Co-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Extra-Curricular

■ Athletics

– Fall: Boys / Girls Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country – Winter: Boys / Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Wrestling – Spring: Boys / Girls Track, Softball, Baseball

▪ Intramurals

• Basketball
• Volleyball

*staff vs. student games Spring Intramurals

Extra - Curricular

Clubs

• Student Council
• Yearbook
• School Store
• Science Olympiad
• Math League
• Model Un (8th grade)
• Homework Club
• Art Club
• Morning Announcements
• Social Club
• Special Olympics
• After School Workshops
• Drama (play production, Acting, Stage Crew)
• Ambassadors

Extra - Curricular

• House Relays
• Minute to Win It
• Spirit Days
• Marking Period Award Ceremonies
• Dances
• 7th Grade Picnic
• Snow Tubing Trip (8th)
• Career Day
• Mindfulness
• Family Book Nights
• No HW Nights
• Friday Prize Days
• Career Day
• Arts Festival
• Student vs. Staff Basketball and

Volleyball

• Community Service Opportunities
• Field Day
• Student of the Month

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