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Welcome lcome to North h Gwinn nnett Middle dle Scho hool th Grade: 8 th 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  Bus riders – Pick up / drop off area is – Pick up / drop off located off of W. Price area is in the front of Road the building – Students enter through – Arrival time is well the terrace level before the start of school – Complete locator card to verify car rider status – 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 offer.  Is a leader

North Gwinnett Middle School :  School ool colors ors: Red and Black lack  Masc scot: ot: Bulldog ldog  Expe pecte cted d Opening Enrol ollme 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 oximate tely 55 minute tes s each in lengt gth. h.  Student nts s have two differe rent nt Conne necti tions ons Classes s each h day that t are approxi oximate ately y 55 minute tes s in lengt gth.  Student nts s will have a 30 minute te Bulldog og Pride for extend nded learni ning ng activities. s.

th On Stu tude dent nt Schedule hedule – 8 th Only Stude dents will not be placed d on teams, but will be placed d according ing to academic ic needs Classroo ooms will be grouped ed with like academic mic/cur /curricul iculum um areas to strength gthen planning

th On Stu tude dent nt Schedule hedule – 8 th Only th Graders will report Open Lunch h - 8 th to lunch during g one of two lunch h cycles and then choos ose 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  Physic sical al Educa catio tion/Hea n/Health th  Art Art  Print nt Journali rnalism  Band  Forei reign gn Langu guage ge  Choru rus (Spa pani nish and Latin in)  Orchestra hestra  Techni hnica cal Educatio cation  Math Connec ecti tions ons  Family mily and Consu sume mer r Scien ence ce  Reading ng

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 one of th f the m music ic pro rogra rams.  All ll th the oth other 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 o Get et Invol olved ed: es Clubs and Activities Ty Types Beta Club Equate Club   Environmental Club FCA   Bulldog Outreach Fiddle Club   International Club Spirit Club   Pep Club Student Council   Art Club Tri-M   Chess Club Yearbook   Continental Math League And more to come!!!  

Extracurricular Activities  Open only to 8 th 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 6 th grade 7 th grade  Mrs. Michelle Gossard  Dr. Glenda Stephens 8 th grade  Dr. Rob Skilling Graduation Coach

What t Additi tional onal Su Suppor ort Ca Can N n NGMS S Prov ovide ide?  Morni rning Help  Speech h Services Sessi sions ns  Special cial Education tion  Academ emic  Reading ng Interven rventi tion on Interven rventi tion on Prog ogra ram (AIP) P)  Math th Interv rvention ntion  Engli lish sh as a Second nd Lang nguag age (ESOL) L)  RTI RTI  Gifte fted Education tion

The Vision for North Gwinnett MS Gifted / Special Ed / ESOL Student Leadership Nuts and Bolts Academic Rigor Safety and Parent Tips Security

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 8 th graders will be mentors to 6 th grade students  Assignments will be made by homerooms

Parenting enting Tips to Support ort a th Grade Successful ccessful 8 th de Year  Offe fer support rt.  Hold your child accountabl ntable.  Give ve your child the opport 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 ort 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

th Grade n for 8 th Preparatio ation  Attend d Open House the week of August st 4 th 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 .