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February 6, 2019 WELCOME FUTURE KILMER MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS! Kilmer Middle School Administration Ronald James, Principal Sarah Groh, Director of Student Services Debra David, Assistant Principal Michelle Lyttle, Assistant Principal Chris
February 6, 2019
WELCOME FUTURE KILMER MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!
Kilmer Middle School Administration
Ronald James, Principal Sarah Groh, Director of Student Services Debra David, Assistant Principal Michelle Lyttle, Assistant Principal Chris Musgnug, Assistant Principal
Erin Tavernier, PTA President 2019-2020 Michelle Ramos, PTA President 2020-2021
To create a safe, positive, and enriching environment that will promote resiliency, confidence, resourcefulness, and life-long learning.
assist with the transition from elementary to middle school.
curriculum and course options.
middle school courses that reflect their academic abilities, strengths, and interests.
7 Elementary Schools 580 Rising Seventh Grade Students
What courses will students take in seventh grade?
English Mathematics Investigations in Environmental Science U.S. History Health & PE 2-4 electives (semester or yearlong)
➢ General Education ➢ Honors ➢ Advanced Academic Level IV Program
➢ Students are placed in classes based on their English Language Proficiency (ELP) level
➢ Students receive services in a variety of classroom settings based
Studies with identified standards and course
Learning.
the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to master grade level curriculum
academic rigor
add depth and complexity.
learning experience.
➢Students & parents self-select enrollment ➢Important to consider teacher recommendations, current academic progress, strengths, and interests ➢Students can select one or more honors courses
Honors Classes
No eligibility required-- required-- required-- Open Access Open Access Open Access All middle schools offer Honors classes Students access AAP curriculum in 1, 2, 3, or 4
Honors classes
Students are in classes with other students who also chose Honors level classes Prepares students for Advanced coursework in High School
AAP Level IV (Center) Classes
Students are found eligible through central screening process Students are assigned to a center based
address Students access AAP curriculum in 3 core subjects and Technology Education
(required semester elective)
Students are in classes with
students
(mathematics and elective classes are mixed)
Prepares students for Advanced coursework in High School
Grade 7 Mathematics Course Options
Mathematics 7
7th grade standards
Mathematics 7 Honors
8th grade standards + extensions (Open access)
Algebra I Honors criteria:
(Algebra I is a high school credit course.)
Seventh Grade Mathematics Courses
Math 7 - A traditional pre-algebra curriculum that is correlated to the Math 7 SOLs. Prepares students for Algebra I or Algebra I HN Math 7 HN - A more rigorous approach to the pre-algebra curriculum with an emphasis on problem solving. It is correlated to the 8th grade Math SOLs, but contains many extensions and enrichment
Algebra I HN - A fast-paced approach to Algebra I which includes many extensions to the Algebra I SOLs. Prepares students for Geometry HN.
Math 7 Honors
extensions
Mathematics 8 Standards of Learning (SOL) test.
6th grade may need support and/or require additional effort to be successful. Grade 6 Math 7 Honors -- Content missed includes:
◆ Negative exponents using powers of ten ◆ Proportional reasoning and percent problems ◆ Solving two-step equations and inequalities ◆ Transformations of polygons on the coordinate plane ◆ Investigating theoretical and experimental probability
Algebra 1 Honors
➢ Completion of Advanced Math 6 ➢ 500 or above on the Math 7 SOL ➢ 91% or above on the IAAT
late July once all scores and final marks have been received from the elementary schools
7 Honors on their course selection sheet
Seventh Grade Mathematics Courses
Which course is best for your child? ➢ When considering open enrollment, please make an informed decision Recommendation ➢ Have a discussion with your child’s teacher(s) about their recommendation and current academic progress Key Take-Away: ➢ Both Math 7 Honors & Math 7 prepare students for Algebra 1 in eighth grade.
in lieu of an elective for students needing additional support to master grade level skills.
select elective classes based on personal interest(s).
classrooms this evening!
https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/student-services/academic-advising
teachers and elementary school counselors
selection sheet will be distributed to every student
visit feeder elementary schools to complete the course registration process and speak with sixth grade students about their upcoming transition to middle school
each elementary school and will help facilitate the course selection process at each school
recommendations to students and parents based on current academic progress
elementary school no later than Monday, February 11.
course requests will be visible in SIS ParentVue.
instructions for viewing course requests.
contact a Kilmer school counselor.
changes will not be accommodated after June 1.
mailed home in July.
during our Annual Locker Night Open House.
school counselors in person or by email
classroom DAILY
1.Encourage your child to self-advocate & ask questions 2.Proactively communicate with teachers, school counselors, and administration when needed 3.Utilize SIS ParentVue and Blackboard
curriculum information, presentations, and course information
https://kilmerms.fcps.edu/student-services/academic-advising
■Counselors will be available in the main hallway to answer all of your questions.
Monday (Parent (Parent (Parent Pick-up) Pick-up) Pick-up) Academic Support by Appointment Tuesday (Late Bus) Independent Study & Homework/ Club Activities Wednesday (Late Bus) Independent Study & Homework/ Club Activities Thursday (Late Bus ) Independent Study & Homework/ Club Activities Friday (Parent Pick-up)
Recreation/ Club Activities n C Math Counts Science Bowl Art Club SCA Theatre Sports/Drama Capital Debate School Publications NJHS Model UN Cooking Sports Intramurals Yoga Science Olympiad Rubik’s Cube Club Chess Latin Dance International Club Capital One Coding Cyber Patriot STEM Club
Kilmer Middle Afterschool Program Activities at a Glance (Sample Schedule)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Parent Parent Late Bus Day Late Bus Day Late Bus Day Parent Pick-Up Pick-Up Pick-Up Independent Independent Independent Cougar’s Den Academic Blue Study/Homework Study/Homework Study/Homework Recreation Support by 2:25-3:30 Appointmen SpaceScience Model UN We the People Culinary Creators pm t Bowl Block Art Club STEM Club Science Olympiad International Club
Drama Club Talent Show Odyssey of the Yearbook Auditions Mind Interest Meeting Talent Show Auditions Transition/ Snack / Dismissal for students not staying for Green Block Independent Independent Independent Cougar’s Den Study/Homework Study/Homework Study/Homework Recreation Green Soccer Running Club Tennis Public Forum 3:45-4:45 Debate *monthly pm Block Library Go/Board Game Weight Training Club Yoga Library Anime Talent Show Talent Show Auditions SCA Auditions
Kilmer Afterschool Program: FAQ
The mission of the Kilmer Afterschool Program is to provide students with a supervised and structured vehicle for academic, athletic and art enrichment and remediation opportunities. Social, life, and prevention skills are integrated into this design. Registration is free and snack may be provided, depending upon availability.
How will we know when clubs meet?
are resources for afterschool news. Can my student start a club?
How can I sign my student up for Afterschool activities?
(Afterschool Specialist) prior to your child staying after. Forms are also available in the Main Office and on the Kilmer website under Programs/After School.
your child in his/her assigned classroom.
the main hallway to answer all of your questions.