Transcript Summerville High School

6th Grade Adventure Awaits
“Welcome to the Flock!”
The Mission of Oakbrook
Middle School is to educate
students to become proficient, Vision Statement: “All
responsible and caring citizens children will be engaged in the
learning process and
by creating a nurturing
challenged to meet their
environment where staff,
parents and community work highest potential in an
together to provide challenges environment where
and opportunities for students relationships, rigor, and
relevance are emphasized.”
to reach their maximum
potential.
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Sharon Kerley- 6th Grade Principal
Jamie Frank-O’Connell – 6th Grade School Counselor
Dan Lee – 7th Grade Principal
Lowanda Jamison – 7th Grade School Counselor
Danielle Kafina – 8th Grade Principal
Shawn Davis – 8th Grade School Counselor
Betsy Hare – Instructional Technology Specialist
Brion Rutherford – Oakbrook MS Principal
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Teacher Teams
- Weekly Curriculum Meetings
- Interdisciplinary Units
- Cohesive Approach to Student Development
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Geography
- Team Neighborhoods
- Lockers Located Near Core Classes
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Schedule
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5 Core Classes
2 Related Arts
Grade specific bell schedule means 6th graders
spend their day with 6th graders
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New learning and exploration opportunities
A caring and nurturing environment
Communication with Parents
Learning to S.O.A.R.!
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Success through Outstanding Achievement &
Relationships
How to Prepare……
•Finish 5th grade well
•Grades, PASS scores are important to the end
•Develop good habits in terms of studying and
completing HW
8 Period Day: 7 classes + 1 lunch period
 1 Math Course
 1 Reading Course
 1 Writing Course
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Focus on writing in both the ELA setting and
other Core Areas
Science
Social Studies
2 Related Arts Courses – Phys. Ed., Fine
Arts (Piano, Strings, Art, Chorus, Band,
Musical Theater, Guitar, Dance), Foreign
Language Studies, Gateway to Technology,
Family & Consumer Science
Lunch Period
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School Improvement Council (SIC)
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PTSA
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Volunteerism, Fund Raising, Event Planning
You can sign up during school registration
Coffee with the Principal
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Schedule of Meetings is on the OMS website
Held on a monthly basis
Great place for conversations and school wide concerns
Follow us on the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, or
REMIND101
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Internet – http://oms.dorchester.schoolfusion.us
Facebook – Oakbrook Middle School Eagles
Twitter - @OMS_Eagles
Remind101 – text or email to 978-319-4176 with the text
@ruthe
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Academic Teams
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Quest, Math Counts (OMS is the 2013 Lowcountry
Champion), Spelling Bee, Geo Bee, Quiz Bowl, Math
is Cool Competition, Robotics, etc.
Athletic Teams (7th and 8th grade) – football,
volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and
softball
Variety of clubs and other teams
SOAR Recognition – Cards, Awards, Bucks,
Privileges, Gold ID’s
Finish Well!
 PASS Testing for 2013 – 3/19, 20; 5/7, 8, 9, 10
Get Ready for Next Year:
 Rising 6th Grade Camp – TBA; Information will
be sent to our feeder elementary schools
 Facts and Fees – First full week of August (times
and dates not set yet)
 First Day of School 2013 – August 19, 2013
Thank you for coming!