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Welcome lcome to

North h Gwinn nnett Middle dle Scho hool 8th

th Grade:

e: The Final l Step ep to High School

North Gwinnett Middle

Constructing Excellence

• Mrs. Wanda Law

Principal

• Mrs. Maggie Fehrman
• Mrs. Natalie Perry
• Mr. David Strickland

Assistant Principals

NGMS Bulldogs!!!!!

 Technology

– 4 computer labs – Media Center Lab – Wireless lap top carts – One lab will be open in the

AM for student use

 Growing with technology

NGMS: Transportation

 Car riders

– Pick up / drop off area is

located off of W. Price Road

– Students enter through

the terrace level

– Complete locator card

to verify car rider status  Bus riders

– Pick up / drop off

area is in the front of the building

– Arrival time is well

before the start of school

– Shorter rides to

NGMS than Lanier

Starting Eighth Grade is A Big Step

It’s a time of: Preparation Exploring New Opportunities Increasing Independence and Responsibilities

We Believe Every Student:

 Must be engaged in

learning that is relevant, challenging, integrative and exploratory.

 Must have access to

the very best programs and practices a school can

• ffer.

 Is a leader

North Gwinnett Middle School:

 School

• ol colors
• rs:

Red and Black lack

 Masc

scot:

• t: Bulldog

ldog

 Expe

pecte cted d Opening Enrol

• llme

lment: t: 1,700

Stu tude dent nt Schedule hedule

 Homeroom

room for 10 minute tes. s.

 Student

nts s have four academic classes s that t are approx

• ximate

tely 55 minute tes s each in lengt gth. h.

 Student

nts s have two differe rent nt Conne necti tions

• ns Classes

s each h day that t are approxi

• ximate

ately y 55 minute tes s in lengt gth.

 Student

nts s will have a 30 minute te Bulldog

• g

Pride for extend nded learni ning ng activities. s.

Stu tude dent nt Schedule hedule – 8th

th On

Only

Stude dents will not be placed d on teams, but will be placed d according ing to academic ic needs Classroo

• oms will be grouped

ed with like academic mic/cur /curricul iculum um areas to strength gthen planning

Stu tude dent nt Schedule hedule – 8th

th On

Only

Open Lunch h - 8th

th Graders will report

to lunch during g one of two lunch h cycles and then choos

• se their own

seatin ing g area Close Associatio ciation with NGHS

(lead adersh ship initi tiati ative, , curricular ar offerings rings)

How are the homerooms set?

 All the homeroo

erooms are balanced nced using g a number er of crite teria: ria:

 Gender

der

 Ethnici

nicity ty

Abili

ility ty level

Connections Classes

Comput

puter er Science nce

Art

Art

Band Choru

rus

Orchestra

hestra

Math Connec

ecti tions

• ns

Reading

ng

 Physic

sical al Educa catio tion/Hea n/Health th

 Print

nt Journali rnalism

 Forei

reign gn Langu guage ge (Spa pani nish and Latin in)

 Techni

hnica cal Educatio cation

 Family

mily and Consu sume mer r Scien ence ce

How does my child get a certain connection class?

• You and your c

r child ild can both th agre ree to to parti rticipa ipate te in in on

• ne of th

f the m music ic pro rogra rams.

• All

ll th the oth

• ther c

r connecti tions cla lasses are re ra randomly ly assig igned by a a c computer. ter.

• Every

ry stu tudent t should have a se semester ter long P.E P.E. /Health th class once per y r year. r.

Ways s to

• Get

et Invol

• lved

ed: Ty Types es Clubs and Activities

• Beta Club
• Environmental Club
• Bulldog Outreach
• International Club
• Pep Club
• Art Club
• Chess Club
• Continental Math League
• Equate Club
• FCA
• Fiddle Club
• Spirit Club
• Student Council
• Tri-M
• Yearbook
• And more to come!!!

Extracurricular Activities

 Open only to 8th grade students:

Basketball Cheerleading Football Weight Training at NGHS

Communication-Ho Home meworkNo rkNow

NGMS Counseling Program

 Developmental in design/Instrumental in leadership initiative  Proactive  Addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of all

students.

 We are here to support you and your child  Mrs. Ernestine Clinkscales 6th grade  Mrs. Michelle Gossard

7th grade

 Dr. Glenda Stephens 8th grade  Dr. Rob Skilling Graduation Coach

What t Additi tional

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Suppor

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Can N n NGMS S Prov

• vide

ide?

• Morni

rning Help Sessi sions ns

• Academ

emic Interven rventi tion

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Prog

• gra

ram (AIP) P)

• Engli

lish sh as a Second nd Lang nguag age (ESOL) L)

• Gifte

fted Education tion

• Speech

h Services

• Special

cial Education tion

• Reading

ng Interven rventi tion

• n
• Math

th Interv rvention ntion

• RTI

RTI

The Vision for North Gwinnett MS

Academic Rigor

Gifted / Special Ed / ESOL Student Leadership Parent Tips Safety and Security Nuts and Bolts

Academic Rigor

 High expectations for all  Variety of instructional strategies / assignments  Intellectual risk-taking  Real life application  Engagement  Acceleration – Math/Science  Latin class taught by teacher from NGHS  Biology class taught by teacher from NGHS (credit and

ability to then take AP Biology as a freshman at NGHS)

Gifted / Special Ed. / ESOL

 Eligible students will have 4 gifted classes  Special Education

 Classes offered on services outlined in IEP  Collaborative / Resource

 ESOL

 Language support to ensure success

Student Leadership

 All students at NGMS are leaders  Opportunities for leadership

 Advisement  Peer leaders  Student Ambassadors  Student Council  Service Organizations

 Recognition of leadership by faculty and staff

Student Leadership

 All 8th graders will be mentors to 6th grade

students

 Assignments will be made by homerooms

Parenting enting Tips to Support

• rt a

Successful ccessful 8th

th Grade

de Year

 Offe

fer support rt.

 Hold your child

accountabl ntable.

 Give

ve your child the

• pport

rtuni nity ty to make some decisions… Allow for natura ral conse seque quenc nces. s.

 Stay

y Involve ved !

 Recogni

nize that they y are pushi shing for greate ter independ ndenc nce.

Safety and Security

 Children’s safety and security is paramount  All entrances are secured after drop off

time

 All visitors are required to sign in and wear

visitor’s badge

 All staff trained on emergency plan  Drills are practiced

Safety and Security

 Picture ID is mandatory for check out

 Students can only be checked out by individuals

listed on file

 First responders on staff  Development of parent visibility team  Future plan for security cameras

Support

• rt for Paren

ents: ts:

Communication Methods

 Agenda Books  Newspaper  Local School Advisory Committee  PTSA Meetings  E-Mail Grade Reports from Teachers  School Web Site

The Nuts and Bolts

 Times

 8:50AM – Students may enter building  9:10AM – Homeroom begins  4:00PM – Student dismissal

 Last check out at 3:30PM  No check out during test administration

The Nuts and Bolts

 Payment for lunch / breakfast (grab and go)

 On-line, checks, daily cash  Ice Cream may only be purchased with school

lunch or sack lunch from home

 No fast food, soda, or energy drinks in the

cafeteria

 Bus assignments / Car Rider information

will be provided at open-house (Aug 6)

The Nuts and Bolts

 Dress Code

 Neatly dressed and well groomed at all times  Appropriate school attire and shoes are required

at all times

 Not hats, sunglasses, spaghetti straps, offensive

graphics or exposure of undergarments

 More details will be outlined in the student

agenda

 PE Uniforms will be available for purchase

The Nuts and Bolts

 School-wide Discipline Program

 Adheres to GCPS student code of conduct  Consistent rules from class to class, and grade to

grade

 Positive recognition  Tiered consequences  Parent notification for all disciplinary actions

The Nuts and Bolts

 Attendance

 Rewards for good attendance  Hand written excuses or doctor notes must be

submitted to HR teacher for all absences

 State attendance guidelines will be followed for

excused absences

Preparatio ation n for 8th

th Grade

 Attend

d Open House the week of August st 4th

th.

 Maintain

in a positive ive attitud ude that you will succe cess ssfu fully lly prepare for high school

Qu Quest estions???? ions????

Cal all or e-mai ail l if you need d us!

See you in n August.