Transcript Back to Balance 2013-14 - Toronto District School Board

Moving On
The Transition from 5-6
Toronto District School Board
Welcome Parents/Guardians
and Students
• Mckee P.S.
• Lillian P.S.
• Finch P.S.
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Cummer Valley Middle School
• 590 students
• Grades 6,7,8
• This year:
• 4 Regular 6
• 1 Gifted 6
• 1 ESL 6
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Administrators
Principal: Mrs. Lew
Vice Principal: Mr. Messersi
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A Celebration of Character
Cummer Valley is a safe,
caring and inclusive
school where everyone
belongs!
Teachers and
administrators are
available to help
students achieve their
best
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We Value
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Each and every student
A strong public education system
a partnership of students, schools, family, and
community
The uniqueness and diversity of our students
and our community
The commitment and skills of our staff
Equity, innovation, accountability, and
accessibility
A learning environment that is safe, nurturing,
positive, and respectful.
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Student Expectations
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To be treated with respect and dignity by all
members of the school community
To learn in a safe and secure learning
environment where individual differences are
recognized & respected
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Student Responsibilities
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To show RESPECT for self, other students, all
adults in the school, and school property
To come to school ON TIME, ready and
prepared to learn
To consistently follow school expectations and to
take responsibility for his/her own actions
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Parent/Guardian Expectations
• To be treated with respect and dignity by all members of
school community
• To receive regular communication from the school
regarding student progress
• To be kept informed of school activities and initiatives
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Parent/Guardian
Responsibilities
• To support school staff in maintaining a safe and
respectful learning environment
• To ensure that students attend school regularly and are
prepared to learn
• To monitor child’s homework and progress
• To communicate regularly with school
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Life At Cummer…The 4 A’s
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Athletics – Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball,
Floor Hockey, Softball, Soccer, Track and
Field, Cross Country
Arts – Drama, Visual Arts, Band, Choir, Talent
Show
Academics – Peer Tutor Club, Speech
Competitions, Math contests, Robotics
Attitude – Student Council, Me to We, The
Eco Club, Future Aces, Boys to Men, Office
Announcers
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What To Expect In Grade 6
Lockers/locks
Agendas
Co-curricular activities/clubs/sports
6 Day Cycle
No Recess Break
Increased Homework
Specialized Teachers
More Independence, Responsibility
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The School Day
8:45 the school bell rings and
you may go to your locker
First period begins at 9:00
If you are late you will need a
late slip
Nutrition break is from 10:4210:54
Dismissal is at 3:12
Classes are 50 min. in length
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Cummer Valley Middle School
Student Timetable 2013-2014
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Student
DAY
PERIOD
TIME
Staff Adviser:
DAY 1
DAY 2
2
9:00
to
9:50
9:52
to
10:42
10:42-10:54
3
4
5
6
7
10:56
to
11:46
11:48
to
12:38
12:38
to
1:28
1:30
to
2:20
2:22
to
3:12
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DAY 3
Room:
DAY 4
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DAY 5
DAY 6
Access to Locker
8:45 to 9:00
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The official school day is from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students who
have fulfilled all responsibilities may be dismissed at 3:12 p.m.
CORE
JL
Room 210
PE
DW
Gym
FRENCH
SH
Room 114
CORE
JL
Room 210
CORE
JL
Room 210
MUSIC
VH/BG
Room 101/102
CORE
JL
Room 210
MUSIC
VH/BG
Room 101/102
CORE
JL
Room 210
FRENCH
SH
Room 114
CORE
JL
Room 210
FRENCH
SH
Room 114
B
R
E
A
K
CORE
JL
Room 210
SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
CORE
JL
Room 210
PE
DW
Gym
CORE
JL
Room 210
SR
Room 103
SCIENCE
AS
Room 103
LUNCH
SCIENCE
AS
Room 107
LUNCH
CORE
JL
Room 210
LUNCH
CORE
JL
Room 210
PE
DW
Gym
LUNCH
CORE
JL
Room 210
LUNCH
FRENCH
SH
Room 114
LUNCH
FS/DR/VA
JL/JT/KB
205/206/202
CORE
JL
Room 210
CORE
JL
Room 210
SCIENCE
AS
Room 107
CORE
JL
Room 210
FRENCH
SH
Room 114
CORE
JL
Room 210
CORE
JL
Room 210
FS/DR/VA
JL/JT/KB
205/206/202
CORE
JL
Room 210
SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
SR
Room 103
FS/DR/VA
JL/JT/KB
205/206/202
3:12 to 4:00
Extra Curricular Activities/Extra Help
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Lunch Hour/Cafeteria
There are 2 lunch periods:
periods 4 and 5
Students can buy food
during morning Break or at
Lunch
Variety of healthy choices
$5 lunch combos
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How Is Middle School
Different?
Half of the day you are in CORE taking
language arts, math, social studies, media and
library (media and library are NOT every day)
The other half of the day you rotate through
different classes on different days
These include: science and technology, French,
drama and dance, visual arts, family studies and
physical education
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French
• You will take French 5
times in a 6 day cycle
• At the end of the year all
the grade 6s go to Le
Papillon; a fancy French
restaurant downtown
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Our Music Program
Design and Technology
You will take Design
and Technology as
part of your science
program
You will be designing,
creating and building
Visual Arts
Drama and Dance
• You will take drama
and dance for 1/3 of
the year
• Students have a lot of
fun learning new
games, dances and
performing!
Family Studies ~ Cooking
Students enjoy
cooking and eating!
Physical Education
• You will take physical
education all year – 3
times in a cycle of 6
days
• You will need to
purchase a uniform
during the first week
of school
English as a Second Language
Class
School Guidance Program
PROVIDE SUPPORT AND COUNSELLING FOR:
• Students and their families
• Academic areas of need
• Personal/Social areas of need
• Course selection process
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School Guidance Program
Some Advice For Parents…
Stay involved…don’t hesitate to call your child’s teacher
or counsellor
Talk…talk…talk…to your child!!!
We do give homework…and we do offer after school
support
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School Guidance Program
Some Advice For Parents…
Be careful of electronic devices
Proper time management at home is very
important…electronic addiction is on the rise.
Electronic Devices should remain in the locker, turned off
unless permission from the teacher is given to use for
assignments – this includes lunch time
Get informed (cyber safety)
Youtube, MSN, Facebook, Texting, Instagram
Gaming
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School Guidance Program
Tips for Success…
Be at School On-Time!!
Complete your Homework!!
Get Involved!!
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TRANSITION TASKS FOR PARENTS
• Adjustment to many teachers
• Adjustment to changes in child’s interests,
responsibilities, privileges, independence
• Monitor child’s academic progress and supervise
homework
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TRANSITION TASKS FOR PARENTS
• Encourage child to make wise decisions
• Enjoy spending time together
• Breathe
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QUESTIONS?