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6th Grade
New Student Orientation
Mr. Jesus Gonzalez
Principal
Mr. Randall Cromer
Assistant Principal
Ms. Alyssa Maestas
Assistant Principal
Mr. Jesus Gonzalez
Principal
Mr. Randall Cromer
Assistant PrincipalGrade 6 (Last Names A-L)
Grade 7
Ms. Alyssa Maestas
Assistant PrincipalGrade 6 (Last Names M-Z)
Grade 8
Ms. Estrella Arnold
CounselorGrade 6 (Last Names A-L)
Grade 7
Ms. Ivette Toledo
CounselorGrade 6 (Last Names M-Z)
Grade 8
School Hours are from9:10 AM – 3:50 PM
Homeroom/Advisement starts at 9:10 A.M.
Block Schedule will be:• A Days – Periods 1,3,5,7• B Days – Periods 2,4,6,8
WEEK OF WELCOME
• Beginning August 24, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will launch a virtual Week of Welcome, a series of online programming modules to assist families in preparing for the reopening of the school year and introduce them to the routines and practices of My School Online (MSO).
• The 2020-2021 school year begins August 31 for students across Miami-Dade utilizing MSO. During the week of August 24-28, sessions covering nearly 60 topics will be available for viewing in English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole at http://miamiweekofwelcome.com. The website has a translation feature so all parents can view it in their preferred language. Each day of the week, additional videos will be uploaded to the site.
• Critically important modules to facilitate a student’s education for the new school year will be indicated as “Must Watch.”
• Select programming will also be broadcast on WLRN-TV Ch. 17. Many of the “Must Watch” videos will be featured each day of the Week of Welcome, as well as special programming for students in Exceptional Student Education.
Computer Needs
• Fully functional computer needed with webcam and charger.
• Please take time and test your computer prior to the Week of Welcome (August 24th-28) in case you need to replace or repair the device.
• If you require/need to replace a laptop, please email our assistant principal, Mr. Randall Cromer, at [email protected]
* Attendance will be taken via webcam
Attendance Procedures • Log into live sessions with their teachers each scheduled school day.
• Daily school attendance will be taken every scheduled school day during the students’ first class of the day by his/her classroom teacher.
• At the Secondary level (6-12) students will log into their teacher’s live session at the beginning of each class period/block.
• Students must enable the camera function on their computers so that the teacher can identify them and take attendance.
• Students who log into K12 to complete their daily assignments, but do not log into the live sessions with their teachers are considered absent from class.
• Be prepared to start online classes on time.
• The district has developed an email resource mailbox address specific to each school’s attendance office. [email protected]
• Parents can send an email directly to the school’s attendance resource mailbox stating the cause for the absence and attach documents. The email must include the Student’s full name, MDCPS student seven-digit identification number, date of absence, and the reason for the absence. The email subject line should read “Excused Admit”.
Code of Student Conduct
• Parent Phone Call• Meeting with Counselor• Demonstrate
appropriate digital citizenship behavior while online.
• Dress Attire
AcademicsPalmetto Middle School offers a variety of courses and advanced academies that include:
◆Cambridge Academy◆Forensic Science Academy◆iPrep Mathematics◆Advance Science & Math Courses◆Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese)
Advance Science & Math Course
Offerings
MATH
• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra I (Honors & Gifted)
• Geometry (Honors)
SCIENCE
• Physical Science (Honors & Gifted)
• Biology (Honors)
Math Acceleration Options:
At the beginning of the year, students will take the i-Ready Diagnostic AP1 Test to determine placement.
Grade 6 Math Grade 7 Math Algebra I
Grade 7 Math Algebra 1 Geometry
Track 1: Earn 1 High School Credit
Track 2: Earn 2 High School Credits
Science Acceleration Options:
Students will take a Science placement test at the end of 6th grade to determine placement.
Grade 6 Science Grade 7 Science Grade 8 Science
Grade 6 Science Physical Science Biology
Track 1: Standard Science Track
Track 3: Earn 2 High School Credits
Grade 6 Science Grade 7 Science Physical Science
Track 2: Earn 1 High School Credit
Student Meals August 31 - October 2, 2020 is called Stage One of the District’s 2020-2021 Reopen Smart/Return Safe Plan.
During this time students will be learning remotely. The schedule below will be followed to accommodate this phase:
Student meal distribution will be each Tuesday & Thursdayfrom 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm , starting September 1, 2020.
1. On Tuesdays, 3 breakfast meals and 3 lunch meals willbe distributed per student.
2. On Thursdays,2 breakfast meals and 2 lunch meals willbe distributed per student.
3. Meal accountability is required for all meals served anddetailed instructions will be updated.
Palmetto Middle School APP / Website
Palmetto Middle School is delighted to announce that wenow have our very own school “APP.” YourSchoolApp.bizdeveloped this app with the entire Palmetto MS family inmind. Having this new tool in the palm of your hands notonly keeps all app users up to date with important schoolinformation, it will also enhance the learning experiencefor our students. Our new mobile app leverages thecutting edge technology of today to make life easier forstudents, parents, and teachers alike.
Below are just some of the features of our new app:
✓ Push Notifications✓ Current Event Calendar✓ Directory✓ Parent, Student & Teacher Resources✓ Portal Access & One touch email capability
from the Directory. To get your free APP, go to iTunes Store or Google Play, search for
Palmetto Middle School, download and enjoy. www.palmettomiddle.com
Answers to frequently asked questions
• Uniforms will not be required during virtual learning.
• Testing calendar has not changed.
• Switching during Phase II
• Community Service
• Volunteers
• Schedule change
Save The Date!
Follow-up orientation will be scheduled when returning to the
physical building.
Questions
