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Welcome!
Important Information About
6th Grade Immunizations
Before 6th grade, each student must have:
An updated Immunization Form #3231
Two doses of Measles vaccine, two doses of Mumps
vaccine, one dose of Rubella vaccine, laboratory proof
of immunity against each of these three diseases
Two doses of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or
documentation of disease or laboratory proof of
immunity. At the time your child entered school in
kindergarten, only one dose was required.
Check newspapers and websites for a Back to School
Health Fair offered before school starts.
Welcome Parents!
Sixth Grade Parent Academy
2015-2016
Mill Creek Middle School
Volunteers Needed
Help is needed on P.T.S.A., School Council, and
in the Media Center.
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Team Colors:
Garnet
Silver
White
Gold
Wildcat
Projected Enrollment ~ 1500 students
Sixth Grade ~ projected 550
Arnold Mill
Johnston
Little River
Others
Administrators/Counselors/
Police Officer 2015-2016:
Principal ~ Dr. Kerry Martin
6th Assistant Principal ~ Corliss Schwaller
7th Assistant Principal ~ Dr. Richard Carnes
8th Assistant Principal – Stacey Krutz
6th Counselor – Alicia Davis
7th Counselor - Angela Wilson
8th Counselor – Phillip Crane
Police Officer ~ Todd Maloney
Subscribe to Dr. Martin’s
Remind System by
Text to this number: 81010
Text this message: @2mcmspare
Parents will receive notifications
such as no school due to inclement
weather, school pictures on
Wednesday, etc.
General Information:
Dress Code
Medication Policy
Schedule
Book(s)
Required Text online/class
sets/ Issued books
A days
Media Center
B days
Agenda
CCSD Discipline Handbook
online and sent home first day
of school
Office 8:00-4:15
Buses Arrive about 7:50-8:25
School Day 8:30-3:30
Students allowed in building @
7:45
String bag is only book bag
allowed in classrooms
Phone – 770-720-6400 - Fax – 770926-5439
Notebook with paper
Pencils/Pen/Highlighter
Electronic Devices – BYLD
Teacher email:
[email protected]
Clear Water Bottles - unopened
Materials
Shared Lockers
Breakfast – $1.25 Lunch – $2.35
Schedule ~
A BIG Step for Parents & Students
Period
Homeroom
1
Class
Accelerated
Math
Teacher
Room #
1302
1320
2
Advanced
Social Studies
1301
3
Advanced
Language Arts
1304
4
A day PE
Gym
4
B day Art
1322
5
Reading
1306
6
Science
1313
Mill Creek Middle School
Teaming
Four Sixth Grade
Teams
Teams have Math,
Science, Language Arts,
Reading, and Social
Studies
Balanced Teams
By course offerings
Students are randomly
assigned from all feeder
schools and all ability
levels
Students courses are
assigned based on criteria
set forth by CCSD
Criteria for Placement
Course placements at Mill Creek are
assigned based on criteria set forth by
the Cherokee County School District
(CCSD) which includes the scores your
child had on the 4th GA CRCT, ITBS,
and classroom performance. The
curriculum is rigorous in comparison
to elementary school with more work
to complete in class and at home.
Department Speakers
Mr. Crane, Counselor
Mr. Herring, 6th Grade Math
Mr. Brumbelow, 6th Earth Science
Ms. Stodola, ELA
Mrs. Evans, 6th Reading Teacher
Mrs. McCormick, 6th Social Studies
Mrs. Zomer, 6th Special Education
Mrs. Parker, Connections/Career Cruising
Mrs. Townsend, PE/Health
Mrs. Chapman, Media Center
What to Expect
Your child will feel excited and a little
apprehensive.
We want you to know our lines of
communication are open – utilize Student
Portal and Parent Portal right from your
computer.
The first few weeks of school are a transition
time for your child and you as well.
Help your child get back in the habit of
completing assignments on time and being
responsible for turning them in on time.
What Else to Expect
Changes
Physical
Emotional
Intellectual
Social
Be Aware and Informed
Dates and permission slips for MCMS basketball
games (permission slips required) and PTSA
sponsored dances are on the MCMS website.
Communication
Call, email, check your teachers’ websites and
children’s agendas daily
Information
MATHEMATICS
Courses
Accelerated: Covers all of
6th and 7th grade
standards.
Advanced: Covers all of
6th grade standards and ½
of 7th grade standards.
Math 6: Covers all of 6th
grade standards.
Information
ELA
Curriculum ~ Writing
Narrative
Persuasive
(Argumentative)
Explanatory
(Informative)
Integrated Research
Connect to Literature
Information
ELA
Curriculum ~ Grammar
& Conventions
Conventions – throughout
Q1 – Nouns, Verbs,
Adjectives, Adverbs,
Prepositions
Q2 – Objects,
Conjunctions, Interjections
Q3 – Pronouns, Predicate
Nouns & Adjectives,
Simple/ Compound/
Complex Sentences
Q4 – Review/Acceleration
Information
READING
Students will read a
variety of genres in class
including:
Poetry
Historical Fiction
Biography
Non-Fiction
Students will also be
required to read
independently throughout
the school year
Information
Content: Europe
Geography
Latin America Canada
Australia
History
Government
Economics
SOCIAL STUDIES
Students will work
independently and
collaboratively
Complete projects and
research using various
kinds of technology
Students are assessed using
many formats including
individual and group
projects, quizzes and
tests, and informal
assessments such as daily
assignments and teacher
observation
Special Education
Tarrah Zomer
Case Holders
IEPs
Lockers
Connections
Course Options
Art
Band
Chorus
Orchestra
Business Education
Explorations w/Technology
Family & Consumer Science
Language Arts Success
Physical Education
Health & PSEAE (Puberty,
Sex Education, and Aids
Education ~ Room
#2403)
PE/Health
PE is yearlong for most students
Music students will have PE on a quarterly basis
Students are required to dress out according to the PE
dress code
The dress code includes athletic shoes, regular t-shirt and
athletic shorts that must be longer than five inches above
the knee.
PE uniforms are available to purchase during
walk-throughs in July
PE lockers are available to purchase during your child’s
PE class
Health is a quarter long connections class that focuses on
mental, physical, and social health, nutrition and drug
prevention education
Clubs/Activities/Athletics
Student Council
Art Club
Academic Bowl
Jr. BETA Club
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl
FRIENDS
Science Olympiad
Dewey Library Squad
Lego League
Recognitions–
Students of the Month
Recognitions by
grading periods –
Honor/Merit Honor
Rolls (includes
Connection classes),
and Perfect
Attendance
7th & 8th grades boys
& girls basketball
teams
7th & 8th grade
cheerleading squads
QUESTIONS?
We’re glad you came ~
See you during the walk-through!