Transcript Are Challenge Courses Right for you?

North Lake…a Community of Learners
connected to each other and to the
world.
Office: 425-335-1530
Welcome
to North
Lake
Middle
School!
Guidance: 425-335-1554
You Can Count On Us~
We are committed to helping students develop
habits of academic growth, personal
accountability and, and social responsibility.
Every attempt will be made to maintain the
dignity and self-respect of students and adults.
North Lake Middle School
THE THREE R’s OF
BULLDOG PRIDE
Respect for Learning
 Respect for People
 Respect for Property
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Registration for 2012/13
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March: NLMS counselor
will visit Mt. Pilchuck
(4/11), Highland (4/10), and
Sunnycrest (4/12)
Elementary Schools for
online registration.
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Early June: 5th graders
will visit North Lake to
get familiar with the
school, have lunch, and
attend classes.
Late August: August
29-Student Prep Day for
students and parents to
get schedules and locate
classrooms.
What Might a Sixth Grader’s
Schedule Look Like?
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7:40- 8:36
Language Arts 6
(or Challenge LA)
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8:40- 9:36
Wellness
3
9:40-10:36
Math 6
(or Challenge Math)
L 10:40-11:10
A-Lunch
4 11:14-12:15
Exploratory, Choir, or Band
5 12:19- 1:15
Social Studies
6
Science
1:19- 2:15
What Is the Exploratory
Program?
Sixth Grade Exploratories
OPTION
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One semester each of . . .
Wood Shop and Technology
OPTION
2:
A Full Year of Band or Choir
Are Challenge Courses Right for you?
Do You:
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Demonstrate the ability and willingness to work at
an accelerated pace
Exceed standard (level 4) on the previous year’s
MSP test in the content area for which you are
registering
Perform above grade level
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, complete
assignments, and turn them in on time
Take responsibility for your own learning and ask
for help/clarification when needed
Persevere - You must commit for the entire year
6th Grade Challenge Courses
Challenge Language Arts Success Criteria
•Met or exceeded standard on the 4th grade MSP in
reading and writing
•5th grade teacher recommendation
•Met or exceeded standard on 5th grade MSP reading (to
be checked in August)
Challenge Math Success Criteria
•Met or exceeded standard on most recent MSP math
•Earned a four (4) grade in 5th grade math by the end of
second trimester
•5th grade teacher recommendation
Making Your Selections
•Make your choices carefully, and be
sure you are committed to the classes
you select.
•Once schedules are created, our
ability to change classes during the
year is limited due to class size.
A Key to Success
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Instructional time is irreplaceable
We require a written note OR a phone call
within 3 days to excuse all absences
When a student is absent from school, he
or she is expected to make up all missed
assignments within a reasonable time.
Example: 2 days absent = 2 days to make
up the work.
We consider daily attendance essential to
student success. When planning vacations,
please refer to the district calendar to avoid
scheduling conflicts.
A good rule of thumb is to not miss more
than 10 days per semester. When
considering tardies, 3 tardies = 1 absence.
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Each student is given an Agenda at the
beginning of the school year.
Students write down daily activities during
classes; Parents check to see what their
child may need to do at home.
A Key to Success
Three More Keys To Success
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Work Completion – Scores earned for class work,
homework, and tests will be tracked in order to assign
grades. Missing work will earn zeros, so it is
imperative that all work is turned in.
Set aside a study time each evening. Even when
there may not be written work to do, this is a perfect
time for reading and studying for upcoming tests.
Check Grades Regularly. Choose one day per week to
check grades on online through Family Access. You will
also receive progress reports following the 6th and 12th
weeks of each semester.
Communication
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Family Access
Ask nightly to see your student’s agenda.
Subscribe to the NLMS website – Go to the
Parents and Students link to sign up for e-alerts.
Stay in touch with teachers – email is a
wonderful tool for communication.
Newsletters are posted on
the NLMS website. If you’d like a
copy mailed to you, simply make
the
a request through our office.
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Academics, Service, Arts, and Athletics
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Grade Doctor
Math Club
Assistance from teachers by appointment
Builders Club
Science Olympiad
ASB Activities
Jazz Band
Cooking and Sewing Club
Battle of the Books
Running Club
ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES
6th Graders may workout,
but competitions are limited to 7th graders:
Fall: Cross Country
Winter: Wrestling
Spring: Track and Field
Getting Ready for North Lake
August Back-to-School Newsletter
 Student Prep Day-August 29
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 Find
your children’s classrooms
 Familiarize yourselves with the campus
 Make purchases
 PE
Shorts/Shirts: $14
 ASB cards: $15 required for music students, athletes,
and club participants
 Shop Fees: $24
 Yearbook: $28
Making Connections
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General Questions: Mrs. Hall, head secretary
Attendance Issues: Mrs. Allen
Finance Issues: Mrs. Ames
Counseling (Academic & other Middle School Issues): Mr. Width
Classroom Issues: Contact teachers directly via email or phone
PTSA: Get involved in North Lake activities
Volunteering: Contact your child’s teachers via email or phone to
find out about volunteer opportunities. We also appreciate
volunteers for Picture Days, Vision/Hearing Screening, and Dances.
Making a
Difference…One
Bulldog at a Time
Thank you . . .
for joining us tonight.
We are looking forward to
meeting your children and
working with you to ensure their
success at North Lake Middle
School.