Welcome to Oceanside Middle School

Principal Dr. Glickman-Rogers February 26, 2014

Middle School Philosophy

Our philosophy and mission reflect the intellectual and developmental needs and characteristics of young adolescents.

The Educational Program

Our educational program is comprehensive, challenging, purposeful, integrated, relevant, and standards-based.

Organizational Structure

Our organizational structure supports both academic excellence and personal development.

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Teaming Looping 6 Day Schedule

Oceanside Middle School

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Team Leader English Social Studies Science Math Counselor

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Team Leader English Social Studies Science Math Counselor

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Team Leader English Social Studies Science Math Counselor

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Team Leader English Social Studies Science Math Counselor

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Core Extension

Group Guidance Personal Finance (7 th Human Relations (8 th Math Workshop Grade) Grade) ELA Workshop Introduction to Research Culture and Society

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Multi-Team Classes

World Language

-Spanish -Italian -French -Chinese

Fine and Practical Arts

-Art -Family and Consumer Science -Health -Technology - STEM

Music

-Band -Chorus -Orchestra -General Music

Physical Education

-Fitness Room

Advisory Period1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8

Sample Schedule

Day 1 Social Studies Day 2 Math ELA Art *Core Extension Math Science Chorus Spanish

*Period 4 Lunch

Science Art *Core Extension Social Studies ELA PE Spanish

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Bell Schedule

WARNING BELL ADVISORY PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2 PERIOD 3 PERIOD 4 PERIOD 5 PERIOD 6 PERIOD 7 PERIOD 8 PERIOD 9 7:40 7:42 – 7:49 7:52 – 8:34 8:37 – 9:19 9:22 – 10:04 10:07 – 11:07 11:10 – 12:10 12:13 – 12:55 12:58 – 1:40 1:43 – 2:25 2:28 – 3:10

Network of Academic and Personal Support

Guidance Counselors Group Guidance Psychologists Social Workers Extra Help Team Meetings Homework Center Special Education ESL Math Workshop ELA Workshop Remedial Reading Mentors

Clubs and Sports

     Over 20 clubs Annual Club Fair Interscholastic Sports Intramural Program Academic Study Center *See Handout

Transportation

    Regular Bus 2:25 Late Bus  3:15, 3:45, 4:30, 5:00 Bus Pass/Student ID Student Drop Off/Pick Up  Rear of the building ONLY

iPads

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Distribution

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Student expectations

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Family expectation

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Opportunities for Community Involvement

PTA Site Based Team SEPTA Building Level Safety Team Parent Workshops

 April 7th – Who ’ s the Boss? – Setting limits for the middle school student

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 March 24th – iPad Showcase

Parent Portal

    Schedules Attendance Progress Reports Report Cards

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Grade Opportunities

      Living Environment Art Enrichment Music Theory Science Research Math Research Social Science Research

Transition Process

        World Language Selection Music Selection Elementary School Visits Special Ed. Parent Meeting 3/4 @7 pm Counselor Night – 6/5 @ 7 pm 6 into 7 Meet and Greet – 6/17  Summer Reading Team Orientations -8/20 & 8/21 iPad Distribution Meetings 8/25 & 8/26

District Website

Please visit our district website for important information and the link to the middle school homepage.

http://www.oceansideschools.org

Contact/Information

E-Mail:

[email protected]

  Parent Handbook Phone (516) 678-8518

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World Language in Grades 7-8

All 6 th graders entering Oceanside Middle School next year are scheduled to remain in Spanish in grades 7 and 8, unless you inform us otherwise.

 Students who continue with Spanish in middle school are on the path to completing their 3 credit sequence for an Advanced Regents Diploma in grade 9, a full year earlier than their peers.

 Once at the high school, students of Spanish can either continue on to more advanced level Spanish courses, and/or begin to study a second or even third world language in grades 10-12.  Students who continue in Spanish have three different ways to gain college credit BEFORE graduating high school, through College Spanish in conjunction with Long Island University, through AP Spanish Language and Culture, or AP Spanish Literature and Culture.

Last year…

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125 students completed 6 college credits in Spanish, and 28 students completed 3 college credits in Spanish, before graduating high school.

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7 students completed 3 college credits in Italian before graduating high school.

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5 students completed 3 college credits in French before graduating high school.