What to expect at…

“The BEST Middle School”

PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Eyet

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALMr. Molofsky

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALMrs. Springer

6th GRADE COUNSELOR

Mrs. Wresche

6th & 7th

GRADE COUNSELOR

Mrs. Mathews

8th GRADE COUNSELOR

Mr. Vaughn

Mrs. Ailshie

School Counseling Secretary

2010-2011 MSA Data

MSA Reading• Grade 6 – 95 %• Grade 7 – 94%• Grade 8 – 82%

MSA Math• Grade 6 – 93%• Grade 7 – 95%• Grade 8 – 95%

GRADE 8 SCIENCE

90%

Three School Rules

• Be Respectful

• Be Responsible

• Be Prepared

• In the Hallways

• In the Cafeteria

• In the Classroom

• On the bus

School Times• 9:10 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

• Pick –Up/Drop off

• “Activity” Bus

Typical Day In The Life Of A 6th Grader

9:00 a.m. – Students Entering Building

9:07 a.m.– Attendance Is Taken

and homeroom begins

Typical Day In The Life Of A 6th Grader

9:07– Announcements begin

9:15 a.m. – Homeroom Is Over,

1st period begins

PD1 9:15-10:13 Language Arts

PD2 10:17-11:15 A Focus on Fitness & Health

B your ENCORE selection

C your ENCORE selection

LUNCH 11:19-11:44

PD3 11:48-12:46 Mathematics

PD4 12:50- 1:48 Science 6

PD5 1:52- 2:49 ENCORE- WHEEL Q1 True Colors

Q2 World Language Connections

Q3 Building Blocks for a Healthy Lifestyle

Q4 Exploring Technology

PD6 2:53- 3:50 Social Studies 6

3:50 DISMISSAL

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SRMS SHARK!!!!

Core Classes

EVERY DAY ALL YEAR

•Math

•Social Studies

•Language Arts

•Science

2 Levels – Standard and Advanced

Language Arts

•Narrative Writing•Persuasive Writing

•Poetry•Research

•Novels: Roll of Thunder, Hear Me Cry, Trouble River, A Wrinkle in

Time,Tuck Everlasing, Homecoming, Winn Dixie, Hatchet and more.

•Mythology/Folklore

Language Arts

• ADVANCED: MUST HAVE BOTH– 412 or higher on 4th Grade MSA.– Average of 5th Grade Benchmarks 1 and 2

(to be determined)

- MSA Grade 5 Score of 438 or higher

Science•Matter and Energy•Electricity and Magnetism•Waves•Rocks•History of the Earth•Environmental Space•Experiments•Science Fair Requirement

6th GRADE MATH OPTIONS

Common Core Math 6 OR STEMathematics 6/7

• Integers, • Proportional Reasoning, • Algebraic Reasoning, • Properties of Two- and Three-Dimensional

Figures. • Probability and Statistics.

Learn Mathematics through problem-solving

Focus on Fractions and Decimals.

Advanced Math Requirements

• A 4th grade MSA score of 450 or Higher.

• A 5th grade benchmark raw scores average of 80% or higher.

• A 5th grade MSA score of 460 or Higher.

• Must meet ONE of the above requirements.

6th grade 7th grade 8th grade

Math 6 Common Core- StandardSTEMathematics 6/7- Advanced

Math 7 Common Core- StandardSTEMathematics 7/8- Advanced

STEMathematics 8- StandardAlgebra 1- Common Core- Advanced

New Mathematics Sequence of Courses

Social Studies

•Geography•River Valley Civilizations•Classical European History•Africa•The Americas

Course Selection Sheet Label with student information placed here

Students pick 4-Number 1-4

AVID

Teachers level students

Encore Classes

6 PERIOD DAY = 2 ENCORE CLASSES+ 4 CORE CLASSES.

1 ENCORE PERIOD IS THE WHEEL.

1 ENCORE PERIOD IS A/B/C ROTATION.

THE WHEEL

Quarter 1-Aug-Nov.World Language Connections

Quarter 2-Nov.- Feb.Exploring Technology(TECH)

Quarter 3Feb.- AprilBuilding Blocks for a Healthy Lifestyle (FACS)

Quarter 4True Colors(ART)

ENCORE-Everyone Takes the Wheel!

• World Language Connection: exploring languages and cultures

• Technology Education: develop awareness of the “core technologies” through participation in project based learning

• Family & Consumer Science/Health:• empower the student to recognize and

adopt a healthy lifestyle.• Art-True Colors: working with a variety of

ways of depicting a likeness from observation and examine ways artists show details and specific features in their work

A- B- C DAY

• Focus on Fitness and Health – everyone takes!• Avid- if accepted• Reading Course- if recommended• You Pick TWO:

– Band– Orchestra– Chorus– Percussion Ensemble– Music Goes Global– Dare to Dance– Project Runway– Box Score– Passport to the World

Physical Education

•Required for all students in grade 6, 7 & 8•3 marking periods of P.E. and 1 marking period of health•Fitness Testing•Uniforms•No Showers Required

TAKES UP ONE OF THE A/B/C ROTATIONS.

YOU PICK

2

AVID• Advancement Via Individual

DeterminationStudents must apply, interview and

be accepted into the AVID programAVID prepares student for a rigorous

course of study in preparation for acceptance to a 4 year college

AVID provides study skills, assistance with organization and time management

AVID provides tutorials to support advanced classes

Music

Band – Oboe, clarinet, flute, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, baritone horn, trombone, tuba and

percussion

Orchestra (strings) – violin, viola, cello and string bass

Music

Percussion Ensemble – skills and concepts of percussion necessary to perform in a percussion ensemble

Music Goes Global– explore elements, history and role of music from earliest times through the present

Chorus

• Students will learn concepts of vocal production and choral techniques appropriate for a large ensemble.

• Chorus includes:Performing at 2 concerts and 2 festivals per

year

Show Choir is an auditioned group with additional performances

Dare to Dance

Project Runway

Express Yourself in Style!Learn basic sewing principles to express your own

personal style using design and technology.

Students will produce a fashion show to celebrate their designs.

And, there’s more…..

• BOX SCORE-

Students will explore sports statistics and analyze what is being measured. “Fantasy “ teams will be created and tracked

• PASSPORT TO THE WORLD-

Students will learn about the globally interconnected world of the 21st century and analyze the influences of world cultures and languages

Specialty Encores: Additional Reading Support

• Some students will be selected for opportunities to increase their reading power. These important classes will be required if you are recommended.

Helpful Info.

Attendance

• Be on Time

• Note from Parents

• Dr’s Notes

• Early Dismissals/Late Arrivals

Student Agenda

• Elementary School

• Cost

2011-2012 $7.00

• Use in School

• Use at Home

Combination Locks

• Regular Locker- Must buy from SRMS-$7

• PE Locker-Student provide lock

Homework

• How often?

• Blackboard

(AACPS.org-Student-Blackboard)

• Counseling Department

Breakfast & Lunch

• Times

• Cost- $2.85

• Seating

Extra Curricular Activities

Get Involved!

•Girls on the Run•Student Government

•Intramural Sports•FACS Club•Math Club

•Newspaper Club•Yearbook Club•Service Club

•Art Club•National Junior Art Honor Society

•National Junior Honor Society•Chess Club

•24 Game Club•Stewards of the Watershed Club

•Environmental Independent Research Club

•Black Saga Club•Russian Club

•Shark Support Mentoring Program

Support at SRMS After school tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays or by arrangement with the teacher Before school tutoring on Wednesdays AVID Reading Interventions Tutoring with NJHS MSA support sessions

Goals to Strive For Honor Roll Recognition IDT awards every year 6 – 8. By recommendation of teachersNominated for NJHS in 7th grade.

*no referrals

*GPA of 3.0

* Volunteer service to the community

http://www.nhs.us/s_nhs/index.asp

President’s Award for “Educational Excellence” in 8th grade

http://www.naesp.orgBecome Involved in your School

The First Day

• 6th Grade Only

• Meet in Cafeteria

• Teachers by Homeroom

• Extended Homeroom

• Have Lunch

• Attend Classes

• Teachers Walk to Bus