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

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

Overview • Transition to 6 th 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 • 6 th grade counselor will sit on all CSE/504 meetings at the elementary level • Summer orientation for all incoming 6 th graders at the end of August (students will receive their lockers) • Classroom guidance activities in the fall • 1 st 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 6 th 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: v Before School v During Lunch v After School Lunch Groups: v All students are invited, beginning in the fall, to participate in lunch groups. v Each group meets during lunch periods once a week for a 6-8 week period. v Groups 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 Warning Bell 7:30 Period 1/Announcements 7:35 – 8:19 Period 2 8:23 – 9:03 Period 3 9:07 – 9:47 Period 4 9:51– 10:31 Period 5/Lunch * Grade 6 10:35 – 11:15 Period 6/Lunch * Grade 7 11:19 – 11:59 Period 7/Lunch * Grade 8 12:03 – 12:43 Period 8 12:47 – 1:27 Period 9 1:31 – 2:12 Extra Help (Grades 6, 7 & 8) 2:13 pm – 2:48 pm (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday)

6 th Grade Courses All 6 th graders will take the following core classes: ü Math 6 ü English 6 ü Social Studies 6 ü Science 6 ü Alternate Day Physical Education ü Introduction to a World Language (Spanish, French, Italian or Mandarin Chinese)

6 th Grade Courses Continued 6 th graders will also take the following exploratory courses: ü Art 6 ü Coding 6 ü Digital Citizenship 6 ü FACS (Family and Consumer Science) ü Music Elective 6

6 th 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 6 th Grade Schedules Period 1 English 6 Period 1 English 6 Period 2 Math 6 Period 2A Band Period 3 Science 6 Period 2B Physical Education Period 4 Social Studies 6 Period 3 Math 6 Period 5 Lunch Period 4 French Period 6A Chorus Period 5A Lunch Chorus Period 6B Physical Education Period 5B Lunch Period 7A Coding Period 6 Science 6 Period 7B Digital Citizenship Period 7A Coding Period 8 Spanish Period 7B Literacy Lab Period 9A Art Period 8A Math Lab Period 9B FACS ( Family/Consumer Period 8B Art Sciences ) 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, 6 th 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