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Jay M. Robinson Middle School
2019-2020“Leading the Charge”
Awards & Distinctions
▰ National “School to Watch”▰ National Blue Ribbon School
▰ Exemplary High Performance▰ NC “A” School with High Growth - top 1%
of MS in NC▰ Since 2002, we exceed all local, state &
national goals▰ Highest performing in CMS▰ Highest growth in Math ▰ of any MS in NC2
2018-2019 Awesome Achievements
Dance Ensemble■ 3rd Place in Jazz ■ 3rd Overall in State
Competition
Quiz Bowl
■ 3nd in Regional ■ Upcoming State
Competition
Art Showcase■ 1st in State
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Odyssey of the Mind■ Upcoming State
Competition
Science Olympiad ■ Georgia Tournament - 2nd
Place■ Upcoming State
Competition
Chess■ Nationally Ranked Players
2018-2019 Awesome Achievements
Show Choir■ 3-time State Champions■ Upcoming April
Competition
Mock Trial ■ 1st Team Competition this
November
National History DayIs the color of blood, and because of this it has historically been associated with sacrifice, danger and courage.
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Envirothon ■ Preparing for the Regional
Competition
Math Counts■ 6th Place Regional Winner■ State Tournament this
April
Twelve ■ 5th in Regionals
2018-2019 Awesome Achievements
Forensics ■ Upcoming April
Competition
Band■ Upcoming State
Competition■ Participated in Honor
Band Clinic
Drama ■ Wingate University’s
Shakespeare Recitation Competition
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Orchestra■ Participated in Honors
Orchestra Clinic
Student Clubs & Activities ● Geography Bee● MATHCOUNTS Team● Science Olympiad● Shakespeare Recitation Competition● Spelling Bee● In the Middle Players● Youth Commission International● Speech and Debate● Quiz Bowl● Future Business Leaders of America ● Yearbook● Envirothon● Robotics● National Junior Honor Society● BETA ● National History Day Competition
● Fine Arts Performances
● Band/Orchestra● Odyssey of the Mind● Yogarteens● Girls on the Track● Peer Buddies● Club Field Hockey
Team● Show Choir● Art Showcase● Quill● Twelve
Band & OrchestraMr. Moore & Ms. Mahanes
▰ If your child is interested and did not sign up on their registration card or if you have questions please email the following addresses below:
▰ [email protected]▰ [email protected]
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School Safety
Safety is our top priority!
▰ We earned a 100% on the CMS Safety Audit for the 2018-2019 school year
▰ Orderly, supervised transitions (each grade level works in separate hallways)
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A Positive Environment
▰ As middle schoolers, our students have more freedom and responsibility - we teach, model and expect superb behavior
▰ A staff of caring adults that focus on building relationships with students
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Middle School Philosophy
▰ Teaming▰ Block Schedule▰ A/B Day▰ Semester Classes
▰ Limited interaction between grade levels
▰ Exemplary effort leads to excellence▰ Expect students to take greater
responsibility10
Sample 6th Grade Schedule● Homeroom (7:45-8:15)● 1st Block - Language Arts● BOOST● 2nd Block - Math● 3rd Block - Lunch
○ Social Studies (semester)○ Science (semester)
● 4th Block - Electives○ PE (A Day)○ Cultural Arts (B Day)
● Dismissal (3:15)
Curriculum & Instruction
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Coursework is Rigorous
▰ Academic rigor equals▰ Disciplinary Literacy - Reading
Apprenticeship▰ Academic Discourse▰ Critical Thinking & Reasoning▰ Problem Solving Skills▰ 1-1 - Digital Literacy▰ Inclusion Model
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A Few Program Notes
▪ Talent Development Program
▪ Summer Reading
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Option 1: Math 6 - 6th grade math
▪ HEAVY on number sense (decimals, fractions, positive, negatives)
▪ Intro to equations/expressions, ratios/proportions, geometry (volume and surface area), statistics
Option 2: Math 6 Honors - 7th grade math
▪ Expands on basics listed above▪ Proportional relationships in real-world context, multi-step
equations, probability Option 3: Math 6 Accelerated Honors - 7th and 8th grade
▪ Slope-intercept form, transformations, Pythagorean Theorem, systems of equations
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Math Instructional Standards
Math Pathways
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Preparing for MS Math1. Read letter and utilize teacher recs., data, and conversation with your child to
make a decision
2. A. Math 6 or Math 6H - register for class on card and online
B. Math 6AH - sign up for placement test and register for Math 6H on card
and online
Deadlines/Dates:
March 22nd - turn in card to 5th grade counselor
May 1st - last day to change class
May 4th - mark calendars for readiness test for Math 6AH
3. Summer Work - ALL students can benefit from working on number sense,
multiplication facts, and operations with fractions and decimals - Khan
Academy [email protected]
Registration Process - Required Courses
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Registration Process-Elective Options
▪ Students take 2 semesters of electives per year on an A/B day rotation
▪ Band or Orchestra (year long)▪ Exploring Foreign Language (Spanish)▪ Career and Technical Education
▰ Project Lead the Way▪ Arts Experience (Art, Dance, and Drama)
* PE / Health is required by the state of North Carolina 19
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Registering in PowerSchool
Preparing for Middle School
▪ 6th: Grow Confidence
▪ 7th: Assert Independence
▪ 8th: Develop Identity
▪ PowerSchool Pledge
▪ Social Media Contract
▪ Trust in Time21
Preparing for Middle School
▪ Check out our website, Facebook page, or the teachers’ websites▪ Teach students to be self-advocators▪ Get in the habit of having your student
pull up PowerSchool once a week and show you their progress▪ Teach them how to send an email to
their teacher if they have questions/concerns
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Contacts:▪ Teachers are the first point of contact for questions or concerns▪ Grade level administrators and counselors are the second point of
contactHow can I schedule a parent conference?
▪One day each week will be specifically designated for parent conferences. Please contact the 6th grade counselor, Ms. Swonger, for an appointment.
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Communication
Communication
▪ “Charger Chatter”- Bi-weekly newsletter emailed
▪ Student Planner▪ Email, Connect Ed,
Remind101▪ Google Classroom, if
available▪ Like us on Facebook and
follow us on Twitter24
Parent Teacher Association
▪ They do GREAT work for our students and staff!▪ jmrpta.org▪ Volunteer opportunities are
encouraged▪ Pay4SchoolStuff.com▪ Two big events during the year:▪Step it Up▪Go for the Gold
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Please join us in August for our Open House to learn more about the 6th grade curriculum!
This presentation will be available on our website for your reference!
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Welcome to the Robinson Family!
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