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Northview Middle School Promoting Effort. Pursuing Integrity. Producing Excellence. Welcome Rising 6 th Grade Students . Orientation Agenda. Introductions Core Classes & Electives S.T.E.M. General Content Musical Arts Performance . 6 th Grade Teachers.
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Northview Middle SchoolPromoting Effort.Pursuing Integrity.Producing Excellence. Welcome Rising 6th Grade Students
Orientation Agenda Introductions Core Classes & Electives S.T.E.M. General Content Musical Arts Performance
6th Grade Teachers Ms. Brittain (ELA/SS)Mrs. Hines (Math/Science)Mrs. Kahn (Math/SS)Mr. Osteen (Math/Science)Ms. Pearson (ELA/SS)Mrs. Ray (Science/SS)Mrs. Sigmon (ELA/SS)
Supporting Northview Students • Immunizations & School Health - Nurse Ginny Beisler • Immunizations & Tdap due September 23 • Sign up at station for follow up • Counseling Program - Mrs. Janine Mendenhall
What classes will I take in 6th grade? Four Core Classes (every day/year long/60 minutes) • English Language Arts (ELA) • Math • Science • Social Studies Two Elective Classes (every day/semester/47 minutes) • Band, Chorus or Orchestra (year long) • Art • General Music • PE (required) • Curriculum Assistance • Career & Technical Education (CTE) • Computer Skills • Computer Skills & Applications • Technology Design & Innovation
ScienceTechnologyEngineeringArtMath S.T.E.A.M.
Clubs & Activities • Newspaper Club • Hawk Singers • N.E.R.D.S. Club • Battle of the Books • Math Counts Program • International Club • NVW Fitness Club • Knitting Club • Babysitter’s Club • Chess Club • Geography Bee • Student Council Athletic Managers and Scorekeepers
General Information • Attendance / Tardies • Monitored daily • 7:35 tardy bell (seated in Home Base) • 2:20 dismissal • Northview Traffic • Allow transition time • Morning drop off in upper / front lot • Afternoon pick up • Back Lot: 6th grade • Front Lot: 7th, 8th, Foothills, YMCA and students with older sibling/s • Communication • NVW Website • Facebook • Weekly Newsletters & Phone Call • Quarterly PTA Newsletters • Parent Assist Module • Schedule a Conference • HPS Standardized Dress Code • 2013-14 HPS Handbook p. 6 • Dress code check daily in homeroom
General Information • So you know … • Combination locks provided • No gum • Cell phones off & in lockers • Clubs: 2:20-3:30 • Athletic Events: return for 4:00 games • M.I.A. (Missing Important Assignments): - Tues. & Thurs. - Supervised for homework completion - Not tutoring - Not After Child Nutrition • Breakfast served daily 7:00-7:25 • Purchase school lunch or pack • Peanut Free Tables • Payment: Lunch Prepay (website), daily or deposit Homework…. • What to expect? • Daily/Nightly reading & written response journal • Math homework • Posted on teacher websites • Written in student planner
HPS Dress Code Tops:~ No chiffon tops unless dress code approved top is worn underneath~ Pull over hooded sweatshirts are not permitted~ Zip/button hooded sweatshirts are permitted IF worn as a jacketBottoms:~ Shorts, skorts& skirts must be knee length ~ No cargo pants or pants with side pockets of any kind~ No leggings (jeggings/yoga pants)Shoes:~ No bedroom slippers, flip flops or athletic slidesLogos:~ No logos of any kind on tops or bottoms. NVW logo is the only approved logo permitted on any clothing. Jackets:~ Zip/button hooded sweatshirts are permitted, IF worn as a jacket~ Outdoor/winter jackets are required to remain in the locker~ Dress code restrictions (fabric, color, hoods, logos) do not apply to jackets
What to Expect? April 8Mrs. Ross (orchestra) & Mr. Wortman (band) instrument sign upsDrop In at 4:30 or 5:30 or 6:30April 16 Student Registration forms dueEarly August Student welcome letters mailed August Date to be Decided 6th grade orientation / schedules distributed August 25 First Student DaySeptember 23Immunizations DueSummer Office HoursMonday – Thursday 7:00-5:00
Please join us in the gymnasium for a musical art performances!