John F. Kennedy Middle School Grade 6 Parent Orientation

John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolGrade 6 Parent OrientationMay 1, 2012 & May 2, 2012

Presentation Topics

Introductions Facts about JFK Middle Grade 6 Programming Bell Schedule 2012-2013 School Goals Arrival/Dismissal Procedures Important Dates Questions

Learning Community Introductions Administrators Department Chairs Guidance Counselors Grade 6, 7, 8 Teachers Pupil Services Staff &

Paraprofessionals Secretaries (Main, House, and

Guidance Offices) Custodians Cafeteria Staff PTO

Facts About JFK Middle School Current Student Enrollment: 1,220 Certified and Non-Certified Staff: 170 Opened in 1969 Named after the 35th President of the United States Mascot - Patriot Mantra - PATRIOT PRIDE! NEASC Accredited Chapter Member of the National Junior Honor Society Team Structure: Interdisciplinary Monthly Newsletter - In The Middle Regionally Competitive Instrumental and Vocal Music

Program After School Clubs and Activities Active Parent Teacher Organization After School Program (ERfC)

JFK Middle School Layout

Grade 6 Programming Interdisciplinary Teams Regular Education Interventions (Math and

Reading) Special Education Accelerated Math Offering (new math

progression) Electives Instrument or Vocal Music Talented And Gifted Program (TAG) Home Access Center

Scheduling Seven period bell schedule for 6, 7, and 8 Grade 6 Learning Lab for enrichment &

intervention Daily Team Planning Times

(Conferences/PPT/SAT/Data Discussions) Homeroom A & B Sample student schedules

Sample Schedules

2012 -2013 JFK Middle School Initiatives Initiative 1

Safe School Climate & Rachel’s Challenge

Initiative 2Common Core State Standards

Initiative 3Student Success Plans

Arrival/Drop-Off Procedures Morning Drop Off Procedure

Student Drop Off Corridor Traffic flow is continuous Parents have been supportive

AM Student Drop-Off ProceduresA reminder that the only safe place to drop off your youngster is outside the White House. With 27 busses and almost 1200 students, the parking lot can be a dangerous place in the morning and at dismissal. For the safety of your children, we ask you to strictly adhere to our drop off/pick up procedures. Our school resource officer is monitoring the parking lot with us and will be speaking to and/or issuing tickets to those who present a safety risk to our students.

Dismissal/Pick-up Procedures Pick up process on South Side of building did not

work Revised plan of action implemented on Day 2 Goal 1: Student Safety Goal 2: Eliminate Traffic Backup on Raffia Road Afternoon Pick-up has been seamless

AM Student Drop-Off ProceduresA reminder that the only safe place to drop off your youngster is outside the White House. With 27 busses and almost 1200 students, the parking lot can be a dangerous place in the morning and at dismissal. For the safety of your children, we ask you to strictly adhere to our drop off/pick up procedures. Our school resource officer is monitoring the parking lot with us and will be speaking to and/or issuing tickets to those who present a safety risk to our students.

Important Dates

Open HouseAugust 23 & 29 (5:30 - 7:00 PM)

Curriculum NightsSeptember 10 & 12 (7:00 PM)

Conferences for Grade 6November 6 & 7 (6:30 - 9:00)

Any questions?

Thank you!