7th grade parent

orientation

7th grade parent

orientationBroadview Middle School

Planning for future success!

Broadview Middle SchoolPlanning for future

success!

School Counseling Department

School Counseling Department

Michael Lynch 6-1 to 7-1790-2858lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.us

Shantay Primus 6-2 to 7-2790-2803primus@danbury.k12.ct.us

Tany Douangta 6-3 to 7-3 790-2854douant@danbury.k12.ct.us

Linda Polo - Secretary790-2895pololi@danbury.k12.ct.us

Michael Lynch 6-1 to 7-1790-2858lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.us

Shantay Primus 6-2 to 7-2790-2803primus@danbury.k12.ct.us

Tany Douangta 6-3 to 7-3 790-2854douant@danbury.k12.ct.us

Linda Polo - Secretary790-2895pololi@danbury.k12.ct.us

7-1 Cluster Teachers…..7-1 Cluster Teachers…..

English – A. Prybylski prybya@danbury.k12.ct.usMath – N. Bach bachno@danbury.k12.ct.usScience –J. Brewster brewsj@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies – L. Lopez lopezl@danbur.k12.ct.usReading – A. Fuller fullea@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education – S. Varga vargas@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor – M. Lynch lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator – J. Battaglia battaj@danbury.k12.ct.us

English – A. Prybylski prybya@danbury.k12.ct.usMath – N. Bach bachno@danbury.k12.ct.usScience –J. Brewster brewsj@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies – L. Lopez lopezl@danbur.k12.ct.usReading – A. Fuller fullea@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education – S. Varga vargas@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor – M. Lynch lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator – J. Battaglia battaj@danbury.k12.ct.us

7-2 Cluster Teachers….7-2 Cluster Teachers….English – B. Cullagh cullab@danbury.k12.ct.usMath – R. Scalzo scalzri@danbury.k12.ct.usScience – S. Solimene solims@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies – R. Singleton singlr@danbury.k12.ct.usReading –S. Joy joysus@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education – T. Clarkson clarkt@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor - S. Primus primus@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator - N. Rhodes rhoden@danbury.k12.ct.us

English – B. Cullagh cullab@danbury.k12.ct.usMath – R. Scalzo scalzri@danbury.k12.ct.usScience – S. Solimene solims@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies – R. Singleton singlr@danbury.k12.ct.usReading –S. Joy joysus@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education – T. Clarkson clarkt@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor - S. Primus primus@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator - N. Rhodes rhoden@danbury.k12.ct.us

7-3 Cluster Teachers….

7-3 Cluster Teachers….

English – L. Kennedy kennel@danbury.k12.ct.usMath - D. Kolwicz kolwid@danbury.k12.ct.usScience – N. Lalier lalien@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies – D. Mottola mottod@danbury.k12.ct.usReading – V. Maldonado maldov@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education – R. Vaughn vaughr@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor – T. Douangta douant@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator – N. Rhodes rhoden@danbury.k12.ct.us

English – L. Kennedy kennel@danbury.k12.ct.usMath - D. Kolwicz kolwid@danbury.k12.ct.usScience – N. Lalier lalien@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies – D. Mottola mottod@danbury.k12.ct.usReading – V. Maldonado maldov@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education – R. Vaughn vaughr@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor – T. Douangta douant@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator – N. Rhodes rhoden@danbury.k12.ct.us

Additional Support Staff

School Psychologist - Dr. Paula Grayson

School Social Worker - Mrs. Lori Sollose

Social Skills Counselor - Mrs. Christine Miller

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mrs. Christine Bulmash

Special Ed. Facilitator - Mrs. Christine Holmes

Bilingual Support - Mrs. Maria Garcia and ESL/ELL Mrs. Val Anderson

7th Grade English7th Grade English

• Students read and respond to classical & contemporary texts.

• Concentration on the persuasive essay.

• Students apply the conventions of standard English.

• Students read and respond to classical & contemporary texts.

• Concentration on the persuasive essay.

• Students apply the conventions of standard English.

7th Grade Reading7th Grade Reading

Personal choice selections. Use of book clubs, literature circles, visual literacy.

Projects include book reviews, multi-media presentations.

Students will also develop reading for information skills and reading to perform tasks.

Weekly reading logs are due as assigned by teacher.

Personal choice selections. Use of book clubs, literature circles, visual literacy.

Projects include book reviews, multi-media presentations.

Students will also develop reading for information skills and reading to perform tasks.

Weekly reading logs are due as assigned by teacher.

7th Grade Math Program7th Grade Math Program

Pre-Algebra - limited enrollment - determined by Math Dept. Head based on… Student’s performance throughout the year.

End of year assessment in grade 6.

Math 7

Pre-Algebra - limited enrollment - determined by Math Dept. Head based on… Student’s performance throughout the year.

End of year assessment in grade 6.

Math 7

7th Grade Life Science

7th Grade Life Science

Study of an amazing topic – LIFE The year begins by learning about cells and heredity and moves on to study all the different systems in the human body.

Study of an amazing topic – LIFE The year begins by learning about cells and heredity and moves on to study all the different systems in the human body.

Summit ProgramSummit Program

The Summit Program is now an after school program held here at Broadview Middle School. Students are selected based on elementary school testingAdvisor - Mr. Jeff Brewster

7th Grade American History

7th Grade American History

History of our country – From European Colonization to Civil War and Reconstruction.

Study skills emphasized include historical thinking, analysis of primary source documents, research skills, timelines, persuasive writing.

History of our country – From European Colonization to Civil War and Reconstruction.

Study skills emphasized include historical thinking, analysis of primary source documents, research skills, timelines, persuasive writing.

Global Endeavors Philadelphia Trip

•Informational Meeting on Tuesday June 5th from 6 to 7 PM

•Tied to Social Studies Curriculum

•2011-2012 - 1/3 of 7th graders attended

•Some of the sites include•Independence Hall•Liberty Bell•Franklin Institute•Valley Forge

World LanguagesWorld Languages

French 1 Spanish 1

• Criteria for taking a World Language• Student’s academic achievement and student interest

• College-bound students will need an additional 2-3 years of a world language on the high school level.

• REQUIRES FULL YEAR COMMITMENT W/ NO OPTION OF DROPPING COURSE

French 1 Spanish 1

• Criteria for taking a World Language• Student’s academic achievement and student interest

• College-bound students will need an additional 2-3 years of a world language on the high school level.

• REQUIRES FULL YEAR COMMITMENT W/ NO OPTION OF DROPPING COURSE

7th Grade P.E. Program7th Grade P.E. Program Cross Cluster classes. Activities include football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, dance, jump rope, fitness, floor hockey, handball and track and field.

Performance tests. Appropriate dress in uniform colors and sneakers.

Behavior and participation are part of grade.

Cross Cluster classes. Activities include football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, dance, jump rope, fitness, floor hockey, handball and track and field.

Performance tests. Appropriate dress in uniform colors and sneakers.

Behavior and participation are part of grade.

Performing Arts Classes

Performing Arts Classes

General Chorus Concert Choir (by audition) Band Orchestra Jazz Band - meets after school, one day a week.

General Chorus Concert Choir (by audition) Band Orchestra Jazz Band - meets after school, one day a week.

Exploratory Arts……..Exploratory Arts……..For students not taking a Language

Art Music

For students not taking a Language

Art Music

8 period day8 period day

5 periods for core academic classes5 periods for core academic classes•EnglishEnglish•ReadingReading•MathMath•Social StudiesSocial Studies•ScienceScience

1 period for 1 period for P.E. 2 days per week AND P.E. 2 days per week AND OPTIONS FOR OTHER 3 DAYS:OPTIONS FOR OTHER 3 DAYS:

•ChorusChorus•BandBand•OrchestraOrchestra•Concert Choir (by audition)Concert Choir (by audition)

1 period for FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR EXPLORATORY 1 period for FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR EXPLORATORY ARTSARTS

1 period for Lunch1 period for Lunch

7th Grade Sample Schedule

CMT’s in March……..CMT’s in March……..

Reading, Writing, and Math. Importance of doing well on the test

CMT Preparatory Classes after school

Reading, Writing, and Math. Importance of doing well on the test

CMT Preparatory Classes after school

Planning for SuccessPlanning for Success

Attitude Achievement Attendance Volunteerism Parental Involvement

Attitude Achievement Attendance Volunteerism Parental Involvement

Planning for Success (cont.)

•Use of Broadview Agenda•Pertinent information regarding school and district policies

•Homework completion is key to academic success.

Student Success Plan

• What is a Student Success Plan?

•Focused goal setting•Use of Naviance computer program•New initiative beginning in the fall of 2012•Grade 6-12

Extended Learning After School Program

Extended Learning After School Program

Available for all students Monday through Thursday - 2:30 to 4:30 Many activities for students to participate in along with Homework Help

Transportation is provided Contact number (203) 797-4733

Available for all students Monday through Thursday - 2:30 to 4:30 Many activities for students to participate in along with Homework Help

Transportation is provided Contact number (203) 797-4733

Congratulations……Congratulations……

You’ve survived another year………

Our best wishes to your sons and daughters for continued success!

You’ve survived another year………

Our best wishes to your sons and daughters for continued success!