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Welcome to 7 th Grade Scheduling ☺ Mr. Kellenberger, Principal Mrs. Fei, School Counselor

Due to 6th grade teacher on March 14th!

Due to 6th grade WE SCHEDULE THESE FOR YOU! teacher on March 14th!

Due to 6th grade WE SCHEDULE THESE FOR YOU! teacher on Select your March 14th! foreign language: Spanish or French.

Sample Schedule Weeks Semester 1 Semester 2 (36) 1 English Language Arts English Language Arts 2 Math Math (36) 3 Science Science (36) ☺ 4 Homeroom Homeroom Lunch ☺ Lunch ☺ 5 (36) 6 Social Studies Social Studies (36) 7 Foreign Language or Reading Foreign Language or Reading (36) 8 Wellness 4 Life/Health (18 weeks!) 9

36 weeks=1 full year 2 * 18 week classes=1 full year Weeks Semester 1 Semester 2 (36) 1 English Language Arts English Language Arts 2 Math Math (36) 3 Science Science (36) ☺ 4 Assist Assist Lunch ☺ Lunch ☺ 5 (36) 6 Social Studies Social Studies (36) 7 Foreign Language or Reading Foreign Language or Reading (36) 8 Wellness 4 Life/Health (18 weeks!) Related Art 9 Related Art Related Art

1st Option: No Music Classes Weeks Semester 1 Semester 2 (36) 1 English Language Arts English Language Arts 2 Math Math (36) 3 Science Science (36) ☺ 4 Assist Assist Lunch ☺ Lunch ☺ 5 (36) 6 Social Studies Social Studies (36) 7 Foreign Language or Reading Foreign Language or Reading (36) 8 Wellness 4 Life/Health (18 weeks!) Related Art (18 weeks) 9 Related Art (18 weeks) Related Art (18 weeks)

1st Option: No Music Classes (example schedule 1) Weeks Semester 1 Semester 2 (36) 1 English Language Arts English Language Arts 2 Math Math (36) 3 Science Science (36) ☺ 4 Assist Assist Lunch ☺ Lunch ☺ 5 (36) 6 Social Studies Social Studies (36) 7 Foreign Language or Reading Foreign Language or Reading (36) 8 Wellness 4 Life/Health (18 weeks!) Robotics (18 weeks) 9 Creative Writing (18 weeks) Art (18 weeks)

1st Option: No Music Classes (example schedule 2) Weeks Semester 1 Semester 2 (36) 1 English Language Arts English Language Arts 2 Math Math (36) 3 Science Science (36) ☺ 4 Assist Assist Lunch ☺ Lunch ☺ 5 (36) 6 Social Studies Social Studies (36) 7 Foreign Language or Reading Foreign Language or Reading (36) 8 Wellness 4 Life/Health (18 weeks!) Gateway to Tech (18 weeks) 9 Graphic Novels (18 weeks) Academic Prep (18 weeks)

If you are NOT taking a music class … You get 3 total 18 week related art classes

2nd Option: Music Class Weeks Semester 1 Semester 2 (36) 1 English Language Arts English Language Arts 2 Math Math (36) 3 Science Science (36) ☺ 4 Assist Assist Lunch ☺ Lunch ☺ 5 (36) 6 Social Studies Social Studies (36) 7 Foreign Language or Reading Foreign Language or Reading (36) 8 Wellness 4 Life/Health (18 weeks!) Related Art (18 weeks) Music (36 weeks) 9

2nd Option: Music Class (sample schedule 1) Weeks Semester 1 Semester 2 (36) 1 English Language Arts English Language Arts 2 Math Math (36) 3 Science Science (36) ☺ 4 Assist Assist Lunch ☺ Lunch ☺ 5 (36) 6 Social Studies Social Studies (36) 7 Foreign Language or Reading Foreign Language or Reading (36) 8 Wellness 4 Life/Health (18 weeks!) Art (18 weeks) 9 Band (36 weeks)

2nd Option: Music Class (sample schedule 2) Weeks Semester 1 Semester 2 (36) 1 English Language Arts English Language Arts 2 Math Math (36) 3 Science Science (36) ☺ 4 Assist Assist Lunch ☺ Lunch ☺ 5 (36) 6 Social Studies Social Studies (36) 7 Foreign Language or Reading Foreign Language or Reading (36) 8 Wellness 4 Life/Health (18 weeks!) Gateway to Tech (18 weeks) 9 Orchestra (36 weeks)

2nd Option: Music Class (sample schedule 3) Weeks Semester 1 Semester 2 (36) 1 English Language Arts English Language Arts 2 Math Math (36) 3 Science Science (36) ☺ 4 Assist Assist Lunch ☺ Lunch ☺ 5 (36) 6 Social Studies Social Studies (36) 7 Foreign Language or Reading Foreign Language or Reading (36) 8 Wellness 4 Life/Health (18 weeks!) General Music (18 weeks) 9 Choir (36 weeks)

If you are taking a MUSIC class … . You will only get 1 other 18 week related art (exception = general music). (You will have 2 total electives.)

Choir (36 wks) Art (18 wks) Graphic Novels (18 wks) Robotics (18 wks)

Please be Choir (36 wks) sure to sign Art (18 wks) Graphic Novels (18 wks) the bottom! Robotics (18 wks)

Bell Schedule • 1st: 8:50-9:38 • 2 nd : 9:41-10:25 • 3 rd : 10:28-11:12 • 4 th : 11:15-11:55 (7 th Homeroom/8 th Lunch) • 5 th : 11:58-12:38 (8 th Homeroom/7 th Lunch) • 6 th : 12:41-1:25 • 7 th : 1:28-2:12 • 8 th : 2:15-2:59 • 9 th : 3:02-3:50

DUE: Wednesday, March 14th to 6th Grade Teacher Questions?

Worthingway Middle School 6th Grade Orientation

Office Staff Nathan Kellenberger - Principal ● (nkellenberger@wscloud.org) ● Bill Mosca - Dean of Students (wmosca@wsclould.org) Natalie Fei - School Counselor ● (nfei@wscloud.org) ● Amanda Trueman - Secretary ● Val Swearengen - Secretary Nikki Brown - Secretary ●

PTA President: Ray Lees Volunteer Form

Answers to common questions Worthingway school day: 8:50-3:50 Lunch and Community time: 40 minutes (20 =lunch; 20=recess) opposite Homeroom (40 min: 20=SSR; 20=Homework) 3 minutes between classes Canteens: 3 times/year ($5 entry/food included) - Tailgate (football vs McCord) - Fall Canteen (late October) - Winter Canteen (February) CARDS room = support 90% of the time Variety of clubs (add more at student/teacher suggestion) - Ski Club - Robotics Club - Art Club - Books and Bagels WayDay: Once/quarter to celebrate our students, maintain 72% or greater in all classes (support when needed) Cell Phones

Core Values Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Fall Sports for 7th Graders - Football - Cross Country - Volleyball - Gymnastics

Important Dates Thursday, 3/8: Elementary School Visits Tuesday, 8/7: Registration Day - Schedule Pick up and Pictures Wednesday, 8/15: 1st Day of School Monday, 8/27: Curriculum Night (tentative) Sports Info will be on the school website in May - Need a physical to participate

Our Teachers

Core Content Classes All students will take: 1. Social Studies 2. Science 3. Language Arts 4. Math 5. Foreign Language or Reading Lab

Social Studies ● Mr. Vallette ● Mr. Tisdale ● Ms. Speicher

Science Mr. Swabb Mrs. Spencer Mr. Canterbury Mrs. Hess Mrs. McKinney

Language Arts ● Ms. Beasley, Mrs. Charity, Mrs. Eastlake, Ms. Wilson ● Expectations ○ Students will need to complete some reading and writing outside of school ○ SSR -- 20 minutes daily ○ Google Drive account to access and share files ● Areas of Focus ○ Argument writing ○ Analyzing challenging texts (fiction and nonfiction)

Math Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Adesso, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. McKinney, Mrs. Marks, and Mrs. Morgan 7th graders may be enrolled in one of the following courses: ● CCSS Math 7 ● CCSS Accelerated Math 7 ● CCSS Math 8 ● CCSS Math 1 Math Extensions offered for students who need extra math support as a separate period

Math Progression

Spanish By the year 2020 an estimated that 41 million people will speak Spanish in the U.S. (pewreserch.org) Spanish students can expect to learn about different countries, put on skits, sing, sample foods, play games, and earn a HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT while having a blast! ¡Las clases de español son fenomenales! By the end of the year, your student will be able to write and speak in complete sentences describing… His/Her Family and what they do Him/Herself His/Her likes and dislikes Locations of places in a town or city

French Little known facts: *There are over 45,000 French speakers in Ohio *53% of Ohio exports go to countries where French is the official language *4 out 5 jobs in the U.S. are created as a result of foreign trade *Canada is the U.S. biggest trading partner It’s FUN! - games, songs, holidays, FOOD, Chatelaine restaurant, French club, travel to France!

Reading Lab With Mr. Cly ~For students who need additional support in reading with HIGH interest books, literature circles, discussions, and presentations ~Students will take reading in place of Foreign Language options ~Students will be placed based on: - MAP data - Teacher recommendations

Wellness for Life All students take Wellness for Life for a semester (health and wellness classes)

Wellness For Life - The Wellness portion will consist of various sports, games, and fitness activities - Students must bring a change of athletic clothes to dress for Wellness.

Health 8th Grade Topics Include: 7th Grade Topics Include: - Revisiting 7th grade topics - Leading a Healthy Life - First Aid and Safety - Reducing Risk Behavior - Making Great Decisions - Reproductive Health - Resisting Pressures - Dangers of Drugs - Building Self-Esteem - Managing Stress - Coping with emotions - Health and your Body - Mental Wellness - Basic Body System Review - Diseases - Nutrition for Life - Nutrients, Needs and healthy weight - Dangers of Alcohol & Tobacco