Transcript Welcome 6th Grade Families Scheduling Information for GMS

Welcome Sixth-Grade Families
Scheduling Information for GMS
Mrs. Lisa Ormond, Principal
Mrs. Misti Postle, School Counselor
PLEASE GET HANDOUTS
FROM BACK TABLE
A Student Day Looks Like
8am – 2:50pm (7:55am warning bell)
9 periods/day (with one being lunch)
8 academic periods/day
When’s lunch?
Lunch 4 – 10:23-10:53am
Lunch 5 – 11:09-11:40am
Lunches are mixed 7th & 8th grades
All Students take core classes
Note: Language arts class – two periods/day
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Period
Period
Period
Period
Period
Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
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LA
LA
Math
Science
Lunch
SS
Period 7 - Open
Period 8 - Open
Period 9 - Open
**Sample schedule only
Open Periods
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Required
PE (each year)
Art I (7th or 8th)
A music class (7th or 8th)
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Optional
Art II, FCS, French, Multimedia, Spanish,
Tech: Design & Build
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Academic Assist
If your student struggles with transitions, needs a break
in their day, organization help, etc. you might want to
consider academic assist for 7th grade.
CLASSES
Semester vs. All Year
SEMESTER CLASSES – 18 WEEKS
 Art I
 PE
 Tech: Design & Build (morning only)
 Multimedia (morning only)
 FCS I (afternoon only)
 Art II
 General Music
ALL YEAR
 Band – Chorus – Orchestra
 French - Spanish
Music Options
*see handout
All year:
Semester:
Band
Orchestra
Chorus
Band/Orchestra
Band/Chorus
Orchestra/Chorus
General Music
Sample Student Schedule
Period
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Class
Band
French/Spanish/AA
Math
Lunch
PE/Art
LA
LA
Social Studies
Science
Global Language Options
 Students may choose French or Spanish.
 Year-long academic course with homework, projects,
tests and quizzes.
 7th and 8th grade courses are sequential: students
must begin in 7th grade to take the 8th course.
 7th and 8th grade language is the equivalent of Level
I at GHS. Students completing both years will
automatically receive HS credit. The grade from 8th
grade is on HS transcript.
Why Start a Language?
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The earlier the better! Younger students learn languages
more easily.
Two years to acquire vocabulary and skills in speaking,
writing, listening and reading the language.
More time for cultural activities and exploration.
Creates a solid foundation for further language study (up
to Level V/AP at GHS).
Questions? Contact:
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Michelle Bain [email protected]
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Optional Electives
The computer schedules elective courses
if there is room in the child’s schedule.
We try to offer choice, when possible, to
8th graders. There will be a waitlist.
Projection Data
Projection data used for course placement
When considering student placement decisions,
we utilize a variety of information to determine
the most appropriate fit. Beyond teacher input,
we also use recent standardized testing results.
From this information, a projection is created to
provide insight on how well a student might
perform in a given course.
Math & Language Arts
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Math:
Math 7, Pre-Algebra , Algebra I, Geometry
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Language Arts:
LA 7 & LA Analysis Inquiry
**Teacher input and projection data
High School Credit
Students will earn high school credit for
taking two years of the same global
language, as well as algebra (or any
higher level math course).
Orientation
Objective:
Middle school is a time of physical, emotional,
and social change and can be overwhelming.
Our goal is to help students calm their nerves
by allowing them to get to know their new
environment in a safe and comfortable setting,
as well as introduce them to the culture at
GMS.
Orientation
Planned activities:
• Building tour and schedule review
• Locker assignments
• Computer log-in assignment
• Internet safety
Vaccination Reminder
Incoming seventh graders need one (1)
dose of Tdap or the Td vaccine before
the start of school – August 19, 2015.
Timeline
3/9 – Meet with students
3/16 – Forms due
8/10 – Schedules in portal
8/11 – Female 7th grade orientation
8/12 – Male 7th grade orientation
8/17 – Open House 5-8pm
Middle School Parents (MSP)
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Like a PTO
MSP consists of parents and teachers working
together to support all students at GMS.
MSP sponsors monthly principal
breakfasts/luncheons, Arts Mania, staff
appreciation, Market Day, and more!
Please join. They will be at the August Open
House on 8/17/15.
Final thoughts
Ahhh, the middle school experience…
Lisa Ormond, Principal – call 587.8104
[email protected]
Misti Postle, Counselor – call 587.8104
[email protected]