8th grade orientation Spring 2012
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8th grade parent
orientation
Broadview Middle School
Planning for future success!
School Counseling Department
Michael Lynch 7-1 to 8-1
(203) 790-2858
[email protected]
Shantay Primus 7-2 to 8-2
(203) 790-2803
[email protected]
Tany Douangta 7-3 to 8-3
(203) 790-2854
[email protected]
Linda Polo - Secretary
(203) 790-2895
[email protected]
8-1 Cluster Teachers…..
English – M. Holm
[email protected]
Math – T. Beninson
[email protected]
Science – D. Rovnak
[email protected]
Social Studies – L. Classey
[email protected]
Reading - L. Wood
[email protected]
Special Education – W. Herzog
[email protected]
Counselor – M. Lynch
[email protected]
Administrator – J. Battaglia
[email protected]
8-2 Cluster Teachers….
English - R. Brunetti
[email protected]
Math – K. Seder
[email protected]
Science – B. Searle
[email protected]
Social Studies - W. Covill
[email protected]
Reading – B. Ginty
[email protected]
Special Education - B. Kelly
[email protected]
Counselor - S. Primus
[email protected]
Administrator - N. Rhodes
[email protected]
8-3 Cluster Teachers….
English – D. Meany
[email protected]
Math - D. Kelsey
[email protected]
Science – J. Gomes
[email protected]
Social Studies – A. Regan
[email protected]
Reading – L. Cerlich
[email protected]
Special Education – R. Ayers
[email protected]
Counselor – T. Douangta
[email protected]
Administrator – J. Battaglia
[email protected]
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
8th Grade English
• Students read and respond to classical
& contemporary texts.
• Concentration on the persuasive essay.
• Students apply the conventions of
standard English.
8th 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.
8th Grade Math Program
Algebra 1 - limited enrollment students who have successfully
completed Pre-Algebra in 7th Grade
Pre-Algebra
8th Grade Earth Science
Includes study of volcanoes,
earthquakes, erosion, soil
formation, meteorology and
astronomy.
8th Grade American
History
Industrialization – Modern America; units
covered include development of U.S. and
WWI, the Great Depression and WWII,
post war U.S., the contemporary U.S.
Study skills emphasized include historical
thinking, analysis of primary source
documents, research skills, timeliness,
persuasive writing.
World Languages
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
French 2
• Second year - Successfully complete level 1 of
language.
• College-bound students will need an additional 2-3
years of a foreign language on the high school level.
• REQUIRES FULL YEAR COMMITMENT W/ NO OPTION
OF DROPPING COURSE.
8th Grade P.E. Program
Mandatory PE Fitness Test
Activities include football, soccer, volleyball,
basketball, dance, jump rope, fitness, floor
hockey, handball and track and field.
Track and Field meet against RPMS in June.
Research essays, performance tests.
Appropriate dress in uniform colors and
sneakers.
Performing Arts Classes
General Chorus
Concert Choir (by audition)
Band….performs at 8th Grade Awards
Assembly.
Jazz Band - meets after school, one day
a week.
Orchestra
Exploratory Arts……..
For students not taking a Language
Art
Music
8th Grade Sample Schedule
8 period day
5 periods for core academic classes
•English
•Reading
•Math
•Social Studies
•Science
1 period for P.E. 2 days per week AND
OPTIONS FOR OTHER 3 DAYS:
•Chorus
•Band
•Orchestra
•Concert Choir (by audition)
1 period for FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR EXPLORATORY ARTS
1 period for Lunch
CMT’s in March……..
Reading, Writing, Math and Science.
Importance of doing well on the test
(NCLB requirements, criteria for honors
classes)
High School Registration
Meet with DHS counselor in February
2013 to conduct high school registration
Discuss future high school opportunities
Other high school options:
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Nonnewaug
Private Schools
Washington D.C. Trip
Criteria for attending:
Any student failing 2 or more subjects for the year
is excluded.
Behavior Requirements
3 nights/4 days; one day in Philadephia
Cost to be determined
Mr. Primini- Trip Coordinator
Planning for Success
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
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
Moving Up Ceremonies
End of the year awards and promotion
ceremonies.
End of the year dance for 8th graders.
Cluster and/or Class trips.
Congratulations……
You’ve survived another year………
Our best wishes to your sons and
daughters for continued success!