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CROSSROADS MIDDLE
SCHOOL
7th GRADE
PARENT ORIENTATION
“One School - Two Campuses”
CROSSROADS
2011
SCHOOL
- 2012
Shared Staff
Special Ed.
Supervisor
Lamoglia
Math/Science
CROSSROADS NORTH
Principal Daniels
Music
Supervisor
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Ketterer
Assistant
Principal
Bynoe
Comets Unit
6th
Neptune Unit
6th
Polaris Unit
6th
Kappa Unit
7th/8th
Rho Unit
7th/8th
Tau Unit
7th/8th
Sigma Unit
7th/8th
Zeta Unit
7th/8th
Encore
World Lang.
P.E./Health
Library
Instructional Support
SPS
Counselors
CST
CROSSROADS
SOUTH
Principal Tucholski
Supervisor
Diszler
Assistant
Principal
Hinson
Encore
Supervisor
Ketterer
LA/SS
Supervisor
Gleim
World
Languag
Supervisor
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Decker
Health/P.
E.
Supervisor
Chromey
Apollo
Aurora
6th
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Alpha
Unit
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Beta Unit
7th/8th
Chi Unit
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Delta Unit
7th/8th
Gamma
Unit
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Omega Unit
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P.E./Health
Encore
Technology
Coordinator
Carlson
Assistant Principal
Kmiec
Extracurricular/Athletics
Assistant
Club
6/7/8
Phoenix
6th
World Lang.
Library
Instructional Support
SPS
Counselors
CST
These are shared district positions.
The 7th/8th Grade Curriculum:
Integrated Language Arts Program
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Developmental
Enrichment
Writing
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Cycle A & B
Writing Process
• Pre-Writing
• Drafting
• Revising
• Editing
• Reflecting
Compose in Multiple Genres (Expressive, Informational, Argumentative)
Mini Lessons (writing techniques)
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling
Word Study / Vocabulary Development
Compositional Risk, Author's Voice
Literature
Cycle A Core Novels:
The Wave, Lord of the Flies, The Pearl, The Outsiders,
The Book Thief, Twelfth Night
Cycle B Core Novels:
To Kill a Mockingbird, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Tangerine,
The Wave, Thief of Always, The Watsons Go To Birmingham
A & B Cycles:
Reading Strategies: Critical Reading Skills
Literary Analysis & Literary Devices
Literature Circles
Everyday / Informational / Nonfiction Text
Poetry
Independent Reading (P.A.T.T.E.R.N.S.)
Summer Reading
Language Arts Lab
NJ ASK:
Test Preparation
INDEPENDENT READING PROGRAM:
PATTERNS
Parents and Teachers Together, Encouraging the
Reading of Novels and Nonfiction
NOVELIST Database found in EBSCO
http://search.ebscohost.com
North
user name: S9769288
password: password
South
user name: crossroads
password: vikings
Social Studies
Cycle A: Social Sciences and the
Modern World:
Behavioral Science,
Economics,
Geography, Political
Science
Cycle B: US History 1600-1870,
Colonization through
Reconstruction
Science
**Research Project -
Six Major Units - Three units taught each year.
Cycles A and B
Cycle A:
Integrated Reading and Writing
Systems- Life Science Skills as per CCSGenetics- Life Science
Cycle B:
Chemistry- Physical Science
Physics- Physical Science
Meteorology- Earth Science
Ecology- Earth Science
Forensics, Mini-Med, and Young Einstein Club
Mathematics
• Common Core Mathematics Standards:
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Ratios and Proportional Relationships
The number System
Expressions and Equations
Geometry
Statistics and Probability
• Math Courses:
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MS Math
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
• Math placements are based on the following data:
• Crossroads Math Placement Test
• Algebra Predictive Test
• NJASK Test (both math and language arts scores)
• Teacher Matrix
• Math Lab
• Challenge 24 and Math Counts Club
Encore Subjects
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Art Exploration
Music Exploration
Explorations in Problem Solving
Digital Tools II
21st Century Skills
Health
World Language
Spanish, French, or Latin (Level I)
Physical Education
Musical Groups
All music offerings are aligned with the 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum
Standards for Visual and Performing Arts
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General Music as part of the Encore Program
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Choral offering include:
Concert Choir and Treble Choir - rehearsals during Prime Time
Vocal Ensemble - before school*
Handbell Choir*, Men's Ensemble*, Women's Ensemble* rehearse after school
Vocal Lessons during lunch
School Musical - rehearses after school and is subject to a $50.00
Pay-to-Participate fee
Instrumental Lessons include:
o group band and orchestra lessons during the school day
o Jazz Band*, Jazz Ensemble*, String Orchestra,* Concert Orchestra*, Concert
Band and Symphonic Band* rehearse before school.
*indicates group is subject to a $75.00 Pay-to-Participate fee.
Extra-Curricular Clubs and Athletics
Club program will be similar to 6th grade experience.
Athletics
Interscholastic Program (after school with transportation): Grades 7-8
Fall
Girls’ Cross Country*
Boys’ Cross Country*
Cheerleading
Boys’ Soccer
Girls’ Soccer
Football
Boys’ Basketball
Girls’ Basketball
Boys’ Track & Field*
Baseball
Tennis
Boys’ Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Winter
Wrestling*
Cheerleading
Spring
Girls’ Track & Field*
Softball
Girls’ Lacrosse
Teams are made up of students from both North and South.
*Denotes our non-cut sports.
Pay to Participate $75.00 fee/ On-line Registration this year.
Eligibility Process for Athletics
A) How does my child become eligible for interscholastic sports?
•He/She must receive an annual physical exam.
•Parent submits completed medical and parent permission forms prior to the
start of Pre-Season
B) Where do I find the required forms?
•Crossroads Home Page displays the link to download the athletic forms.
C) When do all the forms have to be submitted?
•ALL forms are submitted to your school health office.
Dates: Monday - July 9th – Nurses will begin to accept completed forms
Wednesday - August 1st – Last day to submit forms to be eligible for the first day
of Pre-Season
D) Notifications for each sports season will be sent home approximately two weeks
prior to the first day forms are accepted via hard copy, On-line Friday folder, and
posted on the Crossroads website.
Fall Season – June 15th
Winter Season – September 20th
Spring Season – January 20th
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Daily Schedule:
Similar to 6th Grade
Service Projects:
Book Sales, Shoes For Africa,
4H-Project Gift, Senior Center Connection,
Shoot for the Cure, Volley for Life
Homework
45-90 minutes is a nightly expectation: Agendas will be used.
Arrival and Dismissal
NORTH SOUTH
8:05
8:15
Opening Bell
3:05
3:10
Closing Bell
5:10
5:15
Late Bus (Monday – Friday)
Communication
Daily Announcements
Daily Bulletin
Friday E-Mail
http://www.sbschools.org/schools/xrds/school_information/friday_folders/
Friday Distribution Day
Parent Conferences
Joint PTO (North/South)
Principal’s Newsletter
School Website
http://www.sbschools.org/schools/xrds/index.php
Automated Dialer System
Reporting System
Three Report Cards/year
Letter Grade System
Mid-Trimester Electronic Reports
Family Connect
Gather Information
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Parent Request - Additional information about your child (learning style,
connections with other students)
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Send to
[email protected] (North) or
[email protected] (South)
on or before June 30, 2012.
Placement into Units Based on Criteria
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Balance in Numbers
Heterogeneous Grouping
Gender Balance
Learning/Teaching Styles
Summer Communications
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Students will receive their math placement information with the third trimester
report card.
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Students will find out their unit assignment on the first day of school.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Core Curriculum
Athletics/Extracurricular Activities
World Language/Encore Program