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CLASS OF

Mission Possible: Graduation and BeyondMission Possible: Graduation and Beyond

Supports BRIDGE Law AdvisementSupports BRIDGE Law Advisement

Transitioning from Fifth Grade to Sixth GradeTransitioning from Fifth Grade to Sixth Grade

• …on the road to a new and exciting destination – Middle School!

• Like most people who start a new journey, you probably have a lot of questions

• Think of this presentation as your road map or GPS – we’re here to help you “find your way”, not only to middle school, but through high school and beyond!

• Sort of…but there are several differences between elementary and middle school.

• Don’t worry, though – there are a few things that are still the same.

• Let’s look at some of the key similarities between elementary and middle school.

• You’ll still be coming to school to learn and participate in challenging course work!

• You’ll still be responsible for your class work and homework.

• You’ll still have teachers who will help you learn.• You’ll still get to see your friends.• You’ll still go the to cafeteria for lunch.• You’ll still have counselors, administrators, school

nurses, and many others who will provide support.• Now, let’s look at the key differences between elementary

and middle school. OK?

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Elementary School Middle Schoolone teacher several teachersone class room different classroomssame students in class different students in classbelongings kept in classroom belongings kept in lockerwalk in line in hallways walk on your ownhall passes are not mandatory must have a hall passno agenda CSMS provides agendaless cafeteria choices more cafeteria choiceslimited activities & clubs more choices

Photo – Panter Elementary

Photo – South Paulding Middle

You will get a locker to keep and organize your books and materials.

You’ll have to learn to keep it neat!

You also will need to use your time wisely during locker breaks.

LOCKER

LANE

You’ll go to lunch with one of your academic teachers. Each teacher will have assigned tables for their class,

but you’ll choose where you sit at those tables!

LUNCH – THIS EXIT

HOT MEAL PIZZA SALAD BAR

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OK, set that GPS for OK, set that GPS for a new direction!a new direction!

There’s big There’s big changes ahead!changes ahead!

CHANGESAHEAD

Homeroom

Academic Enrichment

Math class

Language Arts class

Science class

Social Studies class

Two Connections classes (electives)

Yield to the Yield to the idea of idea of

learning learning more!more!

LEARN

Criteria for Placement in Advanced/Accelerated Math, for example:

85% class average on end-of-year grade

870 on CRCT Math Test (5th Grade)

Grade Course Title Curriculum That is Taught6 Accelerated 6th Grade Math (2014-2015)

(Course: 6th grade and 1st semester of 7th grade)All of 6th grade math standards and 2 units of 7th grade math standards

7 Accelerated 7th Grade Math (2015-2016)(Course: 2nd semester of 7th grade and all of 8th grade)

The other 7th grade math standards and all of 8th grade math standards

8 Honors CCGPS Coordinate Algebra(Begins in 2014-2015 for 8th grade middle school students)

High school course that is taught in the 8th grade with student earning grade and credit on high school transcript with grade of 70 or higher. Course also receives honors weight. (If a student is not successful, the failing grade is recorded on the high school transcript.)

9 Honors CCGPS Analytic Geometry Course receives honors weight with grade earned of 70 or higher on high school transcript.

10 Honors CCGPS Advanced Algebra Course receives honors weight with grade earned of 70 or higher on high school transcript.

11 AP Calculus AB or AP Statistics Course receives Advanced Placement weight with grade earned of 70 or higher on high school transcript.

12 AP Calculus AB or BC or AP Statistics Course receives Advanced Placement weight with grade earned of 70 or higher on high school transcript.

Please thoroughly review MS 101 guide information about advanced and high school courses taken during middle school.

Honors 9th Grade English and Honors CCGPS Coordinate Algebra are high school courses that are offered in 8th grade beginning in the 14-15 school year.

Some students take Spanish I in 7th and 8th grade.

It is important to do well in 6th and 7th grade courses and meet all requirements, if a student wants to do this during 8th grade.

Students who are interested in taking an online middle school course must have the parent apply online during May/June on the district website for the following school year.

Online course opportunities are sometimes limited at both the middle and high school levels.

Counselors advise both students and parents regarding online course opportunities.

Please refer to the MS 101 guide and or the district Career Planner for further information.

NEWWAY

A new day,A new day,a new way!a new way!

Photo – Shelton Elementary

Photo – McClure Middle

CHOICES

Get ready for Get ready for some new some new choices!choices!

Photo – Roberts Elementary

Photo – Herschel Jones Middle

• Students take the CRCT.

• Students take ITBS.

• Students take CogAT.

• Students take the Grade 8 Writing Test

In May 2010, the BRIDGE Bill was signed into law. Thus, there are mandated advisement steps that must be taken with middle school students. School Counselors support these opportunities.

• BRIDGE (Building Resourceful Individuals Developing Georgia’s Economy) Law for Elementary Students

• Career Cluster Awareness Lessons for 5th grade students 8 of the 17 Career Clusters have been taught

• Your 5th grade student used the GCIS Junior website this year.

• 5th Grade Career Portfolio– Many district students have researched, written

about, and presented information on one career choice during 2nd semester of the 13-14 school year

• The following BRIDGE Bill advisement tasks are required to be completed in middle school in the student’s My411, GACollege411 portfolio:– Grade 6

• My411 Account must be set up• Interest Profiler Inventory must be completed.

– Grade 7• Career Cluster Survey must be completed.• 3 Career Concentrations/Clusters must be explored.

– Grade 8• 3 Careers and Occupational Information must be saved on these

careers in the student’s portfolio.• Individual Graduation Plan is updated on the Graduation Plan/Program

of Study from the BRIDGE Advisement Plan• College Credit Now/Dual Enrollment Information is Provided

• You’ll find that we have a lot of helpful people who work at the middle school.

• In addition to our teachers, you’ll find the following special people…

The administration usually consists of a principal, assistant principals, and/or administrative assistants. They have many responsibilities including the operation of the school.

Administrators are there every step of the way to support students in the valuable learning process. These school officials work to ensure the success and safety of the learning community. They are valuable assets to the school and community!

Mrs. Allen, Principal

Mr. Boyd, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Vickers, Assistant Principal

Ms. Holbrooks, Lead Counselor Mrs. Colvard

School counselors support students in three life areas-academic, career, and personal/social. The focus of the counseling program facilitates student learning and academic success.

Middle school counselors are available to work with students, parents, and teachers through guidance, counseling, consultation services, and referral delivery systems.

School counselors support All BRIDGE Law Advisement tasks with students and support students to be College and Career Ready.

The School Resource Officer is a uniformed officer whose assignment is to help ensure that the students have an atmosphere that is conducive to a good education, eliminating distractions that may hamper students in their ability to learn.

Officer Geiger

• The State of Georgia requires that all students entering public school have a completed certificate of immunization on file with the school.

• At the time your child is transitioning to middle school, there may be several immunization updates that he or she will need. An up-to-date immunization form is due prior to the first day of school.

• Please check with your healthcare provider to see if your child needs any additional immunizations.

• The state sends an auditor to check 6th grade records each fall. They will make a list of individual students who need additional immunizations.

• Failure to provide documentation of up-to-date immunizations can cause your child to be withdrawnfrom school.

• The most common issue that we have had with immunizations for rising sixth graders has been students needing documentation for…

• Yes, it’s Varicella, or more commonly knownas the chicken pox!

• The State recently changed their requirement for the Varicella immunization in July 2007.

• Students must have two doses of the Varicella immunization prior to starting the sixth grade.

• An alternative to the immunization is a documentation of history of the disease or documentation of serological proof of having been exposed to the disease.

• History of the disease must be documented on Form 3231 by your health care provider. A parent note WILL NOT suffice!

DO NOT

WORRY

Don’t worry!Don’t worry!

You’ll be You’ll be fine!fine!

BUCKLE UPFOR FUN

Because Because we’re going we’re going to have lots to have lots of people to of people to help you…help you…

SUCCESS

RD

Mission Possible: Graduation and Beyond

Middle School Welcomes the Class of 2021

QUESTIONS?