Welcome to Redland Middle School 2020 2021 Rising 6 th Grade - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Welcome to Redland Middle School 2020 2021 Rising 6 th Grade Parent Information Meeting Teaching Every Student Every Day Greetings & Introductions Mr. Matthew Niper, Acting Principal Mrs. Angie Fish, Assistant Principal Dr. Shasha
2020 – 2021 Rising 6th Grade Parent Information Meeting Teaching Every Student Every Day
Greetings & Introductions
Content Specialists Community Liaisons
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Tonight’s Outcomes
❖ Hear information about Redland Middle School ❖ Discuss 6th grade expectations and the middle school experience ❖ Hear about the instructional program at Redland Middle School ❖ Hear department specific information regarding course offerings ❖ Review the registration form & registration process
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Core Values
Respect Self, Respect Others, Respect School
Vision
To prepare all students to become contributing members of a global society, Redland Middle School is focused on academic growth and achievement, personal development, and social responsibility. Mission Redland Middle School is dedicated to ensuring success for all students through excellence in teaching and learning.
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Redland Middle School Overview Teaching Every Student Every Day
MCPS Evidence of Learning (EOL) Teaching Every Student Every Day
External Measures:
District Measures:
assessments
assessments Classroom Measures:
Redland Middle School PTA
President: Mr. Jonathan Morgan Treasurer: Ms. Emily Wang Secretary: Ms. Tam Miller Hispanic Parent Liaison: Ms. Lisbeth Argueta NAACP Representative: Dr. Keesha Elliott PTA Socials: Ms. Mickey Denis
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Teaching Every Student Every Day 6th Grade Team Leader -- Ms. Abod
Period Course Teacher Room
1
AIM 6
Riggs 101
2
Historical Inquiries 6
Bailey
3
Investigations in Science 6 Lugo
LUNCH
4
Abod 124
5
Band 6
Young
6 Q1
Physical Education 6
Hirshorn Gym
6 Q2
Physical Education 6
Hirshorn Gym
6 Q3
Health 6
Provino 165
6 Q4
Physical Education 6
Hirshorn Gym
7
Required Electives Rotation
Abid 163
❏ 7 periods ❏ Lunches are generally separated by grade level. ❏ Classes are divided into two semesters. ❏ Semesters are divided into 2 quarters/marking periods (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4). ❏ Grade levels are structured into teams.
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❏ 49 minute classes ❏ 4 minute between classes ❏ 30 minute lunch Regular Bell Schedule
Morning Bell and Breakfast 7:50-8:15 1st Period 8:15-9:04 2nd Period 9:08-10:01 3rd Period 10:05-10:54 Lunch 10:58-11:28 4th Period 11:32-12:21 5th Period 12:25-1:14 6th Period 1:18-2:07 7th Period 2:11-3:00
❏ Knowing your bus route number ❏ Bringing a 2” or 3” binder and pencils ❏ Completing your summer reading and summer math packets ❏ Having a backpack that will fit in your locker (12 ” or less in width & no wheels) ❏ Bringing a lunch or money for your account ❏ Bringing a smile!
Teaching Every Student Every Day ON THE FIRST DAY BE PREPARED BY...
The First Day for 6th Graders at Redland
○ Distribute locker combinations, updated schedules, emergency forms (return these to the school ASAP!) ○ Practice locker combinations ○ Tour the building
practice after 3rd period)
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Student Service Learning Hours (SSL) Teaching Every Student Every Day
Students are required to earn 75 SSL hours between the summer of their 5th grade year and graduation Students will earn 30 of their 75 hours while they are here at Redland 10 hours through Science in 6th grade 10 hours through English in 7th grade 10 hours through Social Studies in 8th grade
with any questions or concerns.
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All Grades
Leadership Team
Government
7th & 8th Grade Only
Country
Honor Society
Summer Orientation and Ice Cream Social
invite your students to a half-day 6th Grade Summer Orientation
mid-July and sometimes the first week of August ○ Locker Practice ○ Friendship Facilitation ○ Tour of the School Building ○ Scavenger Hunt
& Ice Cream Social: Tentatively, Thurs., Aug. 27th
Outdoor Education: Mr. Ottalini and Ms. Abod
6th graders in Montgomery County attend Outdoor Ed every
experience filled with fun, adventure, nature, & friends.
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❏ Parent chaperones are needed to make the experience truly great. ❏ In order to volunteer, you MUST complete a background check and be fingerprinted. ❏ The county’s assigned dates for next year have not yet been released yet. They will be released in June. Check your mail!
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“Give your best every day, and the best will come back to you!”
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Teaching Every Student Every Day Course Offerings
You do have a choice!
Mathematics -- Ms. Riggs Teaching Every Student Every Day
Math Pathways Teaching Every Student Every Day
GRADE 6 (2020-21) GRADE 7 (2021-22) GRADE 8 (2022-23) ALL SCHOOLS LZ Grade 6 LZ 7/8 or MCPS 2.0 IM Algebra 1 LZ Grade 6 LZ Grade 7 LZ Math 8 MCPS 2.0 IM Algebra 1 (Hon) Geometry**
Mathematics Teaching Every Student Every Day
LearnZillion Grade 6
chance to explore ideas informally and concretely, building toward a more formal and abstract understanding later in the unit. Investigation in Mathematics (AIM/IM6)
completed compacted 5/6 to be recommended for this class
grade curriculum
English -- Ms. Gecoma Teaching Every Student Every Day
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6th Grade Advanced English 6 7th Grade Advanced English 7 8th Grade Advanced English 8
RMS English Pathways
Students are expected to: Read novels, short stories, poetry, and navigate visual literacy Independently write in response to reading Independently write creative narratives Use academic vocabulary (course/literary terms) regularly in class Consistently perform at mastery level on MCPS-designed assessments Teachers expect students to: Show initiative and be able to work independently Do homework regularly and read nightly Independently navigate grade-level texts Independently write a topic sentence, offering at least two supporting details, and explain their thinking clearly in their own words Clearly verbalize their thinking during class discussions and presentations
Advanced English 6 Teaching Every Student Every Day
Summer Reading Teaching Every Student Every Day
Why? Don’t engage? Skills decrease. MCPS expectation Accountability English/ESOL credit: capture sheet Discussion with RMS students and staff Acceptable Texts Choice board--copy at table One book, one hundred pages Two other texts (articles, poems) On grade level or one grade higher Summer Reading Day Bring choice board and texts if convenient About one hour of verbal and written discourse
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Historical Inquiry 6: Ancient World OR Global Humanities 6
Settlement
Citizenship and Government
Historical Inquiry 7: Medieval World OR Global Humanities 7
Systems
Influence of Culture
–Geography
Impact of Economics Historical Inquiry 8: U.S. History
System of the People, 1763 – 1783
Political System and Culture, 1783 – 1815
Economic Changes Shape the Nation, 1815 - 1850
Rebuilt, 1840-1877
Social Studies Pathway
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Historical Inquiry 6/7/8 Core Curriculum
▸ 4 Units ▸ Concept rich ▸ Literacy focused ▸ Builds skills for AP courses in HS
Global Humanities 6 and 7:
▸ Same key points as Core PLUS ▸ DBQs required in 3 of 4 Units ▸ 2 required literature books/year ▸ 1 required significant project ▸ 7-10 available additional lessons/unit
Global Humanities: Students selected by MCPS data and teacher recommendations
Science -- Ms. Lugo Teaching Every Student Every Day
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Investigations in Science 6 (IS6)
interactions
dynamics
environment
waves Investigations in Science 7 (IS7)
Processes
function of livings things
and biological evolution Investigations in Science 8 (IS8)
motion
climate
materials and processes
Science Pathway
Reading and World Languages -- Mr. Finch Teaching Every Student Every Day
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6th Grade
7th Grade
Spanish Speakers 1AB
8th Grade
Spanish Speakers 1AB
Spanish Speakers 2AB
Reading/World Languages Pathway
Digital Literacy Teaching Every Student Every Day
Quarter 1 Multimedia.
– newspaper – radio – movies – the internet
Quarter 2 Greek Mythology
Digital Literacy
Quarter 3 Advertising
– print – video – auditory
products
advertisements. Quarter 4 Debate
famous debates.
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World Languages Teaching Every Student Every Day
❏ French or Spanish is an option for 6th grade students ❏ Spanish 1A Full Year only ❏ French 1A Full Year only. ❏ This selection would serve as the student’s elective. ❏ Students should be willing to invest time and commitment to study their language of choice. ❏ Students should possess strong academic skills and be independent learners.
PE/Health and Electives -- Mr. Hirshorn Teaching Every Student Every Day
Physical & Health Education Teaching Every Student Every Day
Physical Education
Fitness
Concepts
Responsibility Health Education
Health
Other Drugs
Prevention
Sexuality
Control
Electives Teaching Every Student Every Day
Full Year Courses ❏ Chorus 6 ❏ Band 6 ❏ Orchestra 6 ❏ Digital Literacy 1 ❏ Spanish 1A or French 1 A Elective Rotation Requirement ❏ Art 6 ❏ Coding and Robotics 6 ❏ Awareness of Language & Culture ❏ Family and Consumer Sciences / Ecology
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were based on the data and knowledge of the student
made final recommendations
from the elementary schools
students and counselors next week
will be based on what is best for our students.
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Student and Parent Signatures are required
Recommendations
Select ONE Elective:
(music, Digital Lit or
World Language)
High School Credit Teaching Every Student Every Day
Algebra 1 A/B Geometry 1 A/B French 1 A/B, 2 A/B Spanish 1 A/B, 2 A/B Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 A/B, 2 A/B Introduction to Engineering & Design
❏ MCPS Course booklets will given to students shortly and will be available on the school website. ❏ If families wish to discuss course placement options, please contact your student’s counselor at Redland MS. (Ms. Finch) ❏ Registration forms due to the elementary schools by Wednesday, February 5, 2019.
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❏ Our website: www.RedlandMS.org ❏ Morning Announcement Listserv ❏ PTA Listserv ❏ Wednesday Distributions ❏ Weekly Bulldog Blast ❏ Twitter: @RedlandPrin Teaching Every Student Every Day
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