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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. Mascot 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!