Transcript 8th grade parent orientation

7th grade parent
orientation
Broadview Middle School
Planning for future success!
School Counseling Department
 Michael Lynch 6-1 to 7-1
790-2858
[email protected]
 Shantay Primus 6-2 to 7-2
790-2803
[email protected]
 Tany Douangta 6-3 to 7-3
790-2854
[email protected]
Linda Polo - Secretary
790-2895
[email protected]
7-1 Cluster Teachers…..
English – A. Prybylski
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Math – N. Bach
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Science –J. Brewster
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Social Studies – L. Lopez
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Reading – A. Fuller
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Special Education – S. Varga
[email protected]
Counselor – M. Lynch
[email protected]
Administrator – J. Battaglia
[email protected]
7-2 Cluster Teachers….
English – B. Cullagh
[email protected]
Math – R. Scalzo
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Science – S. Solimene
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Social Studies – R. Singleton
[email protected]
Reading –S. Joy
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Special Education – T. Clarkson
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Counselor - S. Primus
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Administrator - N. Rhodes
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7-3 Cluster Teachers….
English – L. Kennedy
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Math - D. Kolwicz
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Science – N. Lalier
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Social Studies – D. Mottola
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Reading – V. Maldonado
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Special Education – R. Vaughn
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Counselor – T. Douangta
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Administrator – N. Rhodes
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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 English
• Students read and respond to classical
& contemporary texts.
• Concentration on the persuasive essay.
• Students apply the conventions of
standard English.
7th 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.
7th 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
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.
Summit Program
The Summit Program is now an after
school program held here at
Broadview Middle School.
Students are selected based on
elementary school testing
Advisor - Mr. Jeff Brewster
th
7
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.
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 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
7th 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.
Performing Arts Classes
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General Chorus
Concert Choir (by audition)
Band
Orchestra
Jazz Band - meets after school, one day a
week.
Exploratory Arts……..
For students not taking a Language
 Art
 Music
7th 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, and Math.
 Importance of doing well on the test
 CMT Preparatory Classes after school
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
Congratulations……
 You’ve survived another year………
 Our best wishes to your sons and
daughters for continued success!