Welcome to the Middle School Sixth Grade Curriculum Night November - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to the Middle School Sixth Grade Curriculum Night November 28th, 2018

Overview

• Transition to 6th grade
• Role of the Counselor
• Teaming
• Curriculum
• Activities

Transition Programs

• Curriculum night for parents
• Orientation programs for students
• Articulation meetings between elementary and

middle school

• 6th grade counselor will sit on all CSE/504 meetings at

the elementary level

• Summer orientation for all incoming 6th graders at

the end of August (students will receive their lockers)

• Classroom guidance activities in the fall
• 1st week of school: Welcome to RMS!!
• Grading grace for quarter 1

Role of the Counselor

• Advise students/parents on academic

planning

• Facilitate parent-team conferences
• Counselor is member of each 6th grade team
• Provide direct counseling services to

individuals and groups

• Provide classroom guidance lessons on topics

such as career exploration, goal setting, bullying, etc.

Meeting with your Counselor

Students can meet with their counselor:

vBefore School vDuring Lunch vAfter School

Lunch Groups:

vAll students are invited, beginning in the fall, to participate in lunch groups. vEach group meets during lunch periods once a week for a 6-8 week period. vGroups include: book club, study skills, current connections, scrapbooking.

Teams

A “Team” consists of the School Counselor and the following teachers:

• English
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Special Education

Teams share/disseminate information, plan curriculum, and facilitate parent- team conferences.

Bell Schedule

1:31 – 2:12 Period 9 12:47 – 1:27 Period 8 12:03 – 12:43 Period 7/Lunch * Grade 8 11:19 – 11:59 Period 6/Lunch * Grade 7 10:35 – 11:15 Period 5/Lunch * Grade 6 9:51– 10:31 Period 4 9:07 – 9:47 Period 3 8:23 – 9:03 Period 2 7:35 – 8:19 Period 1/Announcements 7:30 Warning Bell

Extra Help (Grades 6, 7 & 8) 2:13 pm – 2:48 pm (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday)

6th Grade Courses

All 6th graders will take the following core classes: üMath 6 üEnglish 6 üSocial Studies 6 üScience 6 üAlternate Day Physical Education üIntroduction to a World Language (Spanish, French, Italian or Mandarin Chinese)

6th Grade Courses Continued

6th graders will also take the following exploratory courses: üArt 6 üCoding 6 üDigital Citizenship 6 üFACS (Family and Consumer Science) üMusic Elective 6

6th Grade Choices

Middle School should be an enjoyable time for your child. To ensure you make the best class selections, take some time to discuss the following choices with your child:

• French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese or Spanish

(Must choose 1 and an alternate)

• Band*, Chorus, Orchestra*, or Musicology

(Must choose 1)

• Option of Lunch Chorus

(Band or Orchestra students)

* Previous experience is required

Sample 6th Grade Schedules

Period 1 English 6 Period 2 Math 6 Period 3 Science 6 Period 4 Social Studies 6 Period 5 Lunch Period 6A Chorus Period 6B Physical Education Period 7A Coding Period 7B Digital Citizenship Period 8 Spanish Period 9A Art Period 9B FACS (Family/Consumer

Sciences)

Period 1 English 6 Period 2A Band Period 2B Physical Education Period 3 Math 6 Period 4 French Period 5A Lunch Chorus Period 5B Lunch Period 6 Science 6 Period 7A Coding Period 7B Literacy Lab Period 8A Math Lab Period 8B Art Period 9 Social Studies 6

Activities

Extra Help: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 2:13 p.m. to 2:48 p.m. Clubs and Intramurals: Begin after Extra Help

Building Administration

• Main Office – 801-5200
• Mr. Craig S. Johanson, Principal

801-5201

• Mr. Dave Lazarus, Assistant Principal

801-5200

• Ms. Jennifer Sheehan, Assistant Principal

801-5200

• Counseling Services:
• Ms. Jes Bellsey, 6th Grade Counselor

801-5215

• Mr. Jared Levenson, Social Worker

801-5215

• Dr. Regina LaRocca, School Psychologist

801-5221

• Ms. Tara Lane, School Nurse

801-5210