Transcript Maximizing Student Success

Welcome to Middle
School!
Timberlane Middle School
2010-2011
Transition Process
Part
Part
Part
Part
One: Tonight’s Program
Two : 5th Grade Visits (May)
Three: Open House (August 31, 2010)
Four: Orientation (September 7, 2010)
Meetings with 5th grade teachers/counselors
Grade 6
SAMPLE STUDENT SCHEDULE
Per. 1
Social Studies
2
Language Arts
3
Exploratory
Elective
A/B Day
Art (90 days)
Music (90 days)
LUNCH
4
Physical Education/Health
5
Math
6
Science
7
A/B Day
World Language (90 days)
Computers (90 days)
Exploratories and Electives
• Exploratory/Elective: Each 6th grade student is
required to take one art, one music course, and a
computer class
Music
– Music Exploratory
– Band, Orchestra or Chorus
Art
– Art Exploration
– Gateway to Art
World Language
• Spanish
• French
• German
PRE-ALGEBRA 6
Eligibility for Pre-Algebra is based on the following:
•Teacher checklist targeted at student conceptual ability
in mathematics
•Numerical grade average for the first three marking
periods
•6th Grade Math survey
•End-of-year assessment in Everyday Math 5
Students who qualify for Pre-Algebra will be notified by the first
week in August
LANGUAGE ARTS/READING EALP’s
Students with an EALP in language arts/reading are clustered together
and given opportunities for enrichment and extension both
formally and informally in their language arts class through
supplemental and/or replacement activities.
Sixth Grade Outdoor
Environmental Education
• Stony Brook Millstone Watershed
• Two school days in October
• Focus on teambuilding and
environmentalism
• Interdisciplinary learning stations
Advisory and Character
Education
• 6 Pillars of Character
• Timberlane Says Thanks
• Student Says Thanks
• Praise Referrals
After School Enrichment
Robotics
Math Olympiad
Cartooning
Mural Club
Battle of the Books
Video Creations
Woodworking
Science Olympiad
Yearbook
Computer Graphics
Model Congress
Environmental Club
Homework Club
Web Pages
Community Service & The
Six Pillars of Character
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T.A.S.K. Thanksgiving bag lunches
Got Books, Northern Homes, Scholastic
Student Council “Penny Wars”
Student Council Cookie Drive
Hoops for Heart
Hands Helping Haiti
Building Beautification