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RODNEY THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

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THE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT

• Major changes from 6th to 8th grade
• Egocentric
• Finding identity
• Importance of peer groups and acceptance
• Push limits and boundaries
• Assert independence

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WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP

• Greatest opportunity to have a significant impact
• Provide a safe, nurturing environment
• Recognize their needs and let go…a little
• Establish and maintain clear boundaries
• Help them to understand and accept

consequences of actions

• Work together – partners with parents

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SAMPLE 6TH GRADE SCHEDULE

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDA Y THURSDA Y FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDA Y THURSDA Y FRIDAY X Y X Y X Y X Y X Y 1 English English English English English English English English English English ACT 2 Science Social Studies Science Social Studies Science Social Studies Science Social Studies Science Social Studies 3 Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math 4 / 5 Elective Health/PE Elective Health/PE Elective Health/PE Elective Health/PE Elective Health/PE Elective Health/PE Elective Health/PE Elective Health/PE Elective Health/PE Elective Health/PE

6TH GRADE BELL SCHEDULE

MONDAY TUESDAY-FRIDAY 1

8:20 – 9:51

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8:20 – 9:40

ACT

9:44 – 10:14

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9:55 – 11:25

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10:18 – 12:03 Lunch 10:41 – 11:06 A Lunch 11:06 – 11:31 B

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11:29 – 1:19 11:29- 11:54 A 11:54 – 12:19 B

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12:07 – 1:27

4 / 5

1:23 – 2:50

4 / 5

1:31 – 2:50

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6TH GRADE ELECTIVE ROTATION

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X Day Y Day FPA 45 minutes FPA 45 minutes PHYSICAL 45 minutes EDUCATION WHEEL 45 minutes CLASS (changes every 9 weeks)

Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) Wheel Classes Band Family & Consumer Science Chorus Technology Orchestra Computers Drama/Art Health

• Scott Trotta
• Gifted & Accelerated Program - (Focus)
• Accelerated Math Teacher

Goal: Provide a challenging and enriching educational experience that meets the unique needs of exceptional learners!

RTMS FOCUS PROGRAM

• Collaborate regularly with classroom teachers;
• Provide enrichment resources and materials to

classroom teachers;

• Plan and co-teach lessons in the classroom that extend

and accelerate the curriculum;

• Plan and co-teach ACT enrichment courses;
• Design and oversee independent studies for students

who want to participate in 2 events at once;

• Please see my website under “Specialists” if interested

in learning more about the Gifted Program.

WHAT I DO…

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MATH PLACEMENT

Middle School Mathematics Instruction

Focuses on the development of:

• number sense, with an emphasis on rational

and real numbers

• proportional reasoning
• understanding rational numbers using

concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations

• flexible thinking when students solve

problems

Process Goals for All Students

• Becoming mathematical problem solvers
• Communicating mathematically
• Reasoning mathematically
• Making mathematical connections
• Using mathematical representations to

model and interpret practical situations

Available 6th Grade Mathematics Courses

• Mathematics 6
• Extended Mathematics 6
• Extended Mathematics 7

Mathematics 6

This course provides opportunities for students to:

• transition from an emphasis placed on whole

number arithmetic in elementary school to a more in-depth study of rational numbers and the preliminary foundations of algebra

• perform operations with rational numbers,

recognize decimals, fractions, and percents as ratios, gain a foundation in the understanding of and operations with integers, solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, and represent proportional relationships using two variables.

Extended Mathematics 6

• This course is designed for students who have a

solid foundation in performing operations with rational numbers, have demonstrated a strong ability to reason flexibly, and can learn material at an accelerated pace.

• In addition to Mathematics 6 content, students

will solve 2-step linear equations, and represent proportional relationships using two variables and evaluate algebraic expressions.

Extended Mathematics 7

• This course is designed for students who have a

solid foundation in performing operations with rational numbers, have demonstrated a readiness for abstract levels of algebraic thinking, and who can learn material at an accelerated pace.

• Students will develop an understanding of

proportional reasoning, represent and solve multi-step linear equations and inequalities in a variety of ways, and discover the concept of slope as a rate of change.

Typical Mathematics Pathways

Opportunities for Acceleration

• First Part of the School Year for 6th and 7th

Graders

• Summer Mathematics Extensions for Rising 7th

and 8th Graders

WHAT MAY BE NEW FOR A RISING 6TH GRADER?

• Multiple teachers
• Switching classes
• Lockers
• ACT- Jaguar Jumpstart

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Communication is key!

• ParentVue
• Agenda
• E-mail

BINDER/ORGANIZATION: *Help your child organize at home by checking to see that the papers are in correct sections. *Make sure your child is utilizing his/her agenda. *Do NOT throw anything away!!!

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HOMEWORK HINTS

DO

• Check your child’s agenda every night.
• Check your child’s homework for completion.
• Watch your child place homework in his/her

binder/bag.

• Help your child review several days before a

quiz or test.

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ATHLETIC OPTIONS AT RTMS

Wrestling Basketball Track & Field Field Hockey Softball Volleyball

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ACTIVITIES AT RTMS

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ELECTIVE OPTIONS AT RTMS

PE/Health

(required)

Family & Consumer Science Computer Solutions Drama Chorus, Band, Orchestra Art

• Intro. to

Tech.

SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES AT RTMS

• Middle School – Transitioning from childhood to adolescence.
• Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling Program - Collaborate with administrators, families, teachers, and community agencies to create a

caring and supportive climate

• Academic Support and Planning
• Individual Student Support
• Small Group Counseling
• Classroom Lessons
• College and Career Planning
• Bullying Prevention Campaign
• Red Ribbon Week
• Homework Club
• Career Program and Career Day
• Our Goal and areas in which we offer help
• Enhance the learning process,
• Promote academic achievement
• Prepare students for secondary and post-secondary opportunities
• Promote student self-advocacy, conflict resolution, and self-management.

SCHOOL CLIMATE POSITIVE STUDENT RECOGNITION

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• STRIVE Program: School climate, decision-making
• R. O. A. R. S. = Responsible, Organized/prepared, Accepting,

Respectful, Safe/orderly)

• P. A. W. S. = Positively Achieving, Well-behaved Students
• Leadership Opportunities
• Honor Rolls: A/B, All A

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The Program of Studies is a helpful resource where you can find course names & descriptions.

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L E C T I V E O P T I O N S

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It is recommended that students come and try out the instruments to aid in successful placement. The Instrument Fitting options are as follows: Monday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 23rd from 4-6pm Other dates/times by appointment.

• Contact band director Mr. Taylor Cardwell at

cardwelltm@staffordschools.net

• Contact Orchestra director Ms. Tresa Scruggs at

scruggstl@staffordschools.net

SEC/SUPPORT

• Use agenda, organizational tools, and

communication with teachers to help with managing organization.

• Communicate with teachers on missing

assignments and other behaviors.

• Schedule a meeting with the teacher if

concerns arise through guidance.

• After meeting, if concerns still exist, contact
• Mrs. Sullivan to schedule a student education

committee meeting, also known as an SEC, to implement more structured interventions.

NANCY DAYLEY, RN, BSN SCHOOL NURSE RTMS

➢ Going to the Nurse ➢ Please update contact and health information ➢ Students with Special Needs ➢ Students with Allergies ➢ New Medication Orders – Every Year ➢ T-dap ➢ No T-dap – Religious/Medical Exemption

• Tdap Clinics -
• 1. May 21, 2018 at Rocky Run Elementary School from 5-7pm
• 2. June 9, 2018 at the Stafford Health Dept from 9-12pm

➢ Sports Physical Night at CFHS - 5:30pm - 7pm on 7 June 2018

THAN ANK K YOU U FOR COMI MING NG

Please share any questions you may have tonight or over the next week by emailing archambaultmj@staffordschools.net or smitheydm@staffordschools.net