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Fifth Grade
Parent
Orientation
April 28, 2011
Middle schools recognize
that...
...this is a time of tremendous growth --academically,
physically, interpersonally.
...this is a time for exploration.
...this is a time for increased independence.
...students need a safe environment in order to learn.
...interactions with peers are of particular
importance.
Middle school provides...
...a sense of community.
...a sound academic program.
...exploratory classes.
...a variety of extra-curriculars.
...a support structure for students.
...opportunities for parental involvement.
Who are we?
Approximately 525 students
Grades 6, 7, 8
52 certified staff members
10 support staff members
What we study...
Reading, Writing, and Mathematics with a focus on
the District 109 School Improvement Goals
Common Core Standards
Assessment
Math Placement
District 109 Science & Social Science Curriculum
aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards
Learning Skills
Engagement in Learning
Assignment Completion
Student Services
What is a Student Services Coordinator?
What is Shepard’s vision of special education and
related services?
Guiding philosophy behind our work with students.
Student Services
504 Case Management is overseen by the Student
Services Coordinator
All services are determined by the needs of the students as
documented in their IEP and data.
Academic support and remediation
Social – Emotional needs
Language or articulation therapy
School Psychologist
World Languages
Language Proficiency
5 days per week
French
Regular Track – Spanish I
Accelerated Track – Spanish I & II
Core Curriculum
CHAMPS Classes
Physical
Education
Art
Computer
Applications
Consumer Science
Music
Performing Music
Band
Orchestra
Chorus
Jazz
Band
Ensemble
st
21
Century Skills Class
Organization/Study Skills
21st Century Skills
Technology, Self-directed learning, authentic
learning
Social – Emotional Learning
Advisory/Team Building
Advocacy
Unique Creatures
Push Me-Pull You
Academic & Affective
Choices/Consequences
Opportunities for student & parent involvement
Communication and
Self-Advocacy
Learning from mistakes
Don’t bail them out
Relativity of consequences
First Contact and chain of communication
Who needs to know and when
The System
Email
Other Important Activities
Student Council
Philanthropy Club
Photography Club
Talent Show
Cross Country
Musical
Poms
Track and Field
Chess Club
Video Club
Bowling Club
Ping Pong Club
School Newspaper
Destination Imagination
Wrestling
Opportunities for
Parent Involvement
Parent-Teacher-Student
Parent
Volunteers
Organization
What’s Next
Registration
Form (due May 3rd)
Students
Visit Shepard
Summer
Mailing
Immunizations/Physical
SPARTAN
Day
Fifth Grade
Parent
Orientation
April 28, 2011