Moving On The Transition from 5-6 Toronto District School Board

1. Moving OnThe Transition from 5-6Toronto District School Board

2. Welcome Parents/Guardians and Students Mckee P.S. Lillian P.S. Finch P.S.

3. Cummer Valley Middle School • 590 students • Grades 6,7,8 • This year: • 4Regular 6 • 1Gifted 6 • 1 ESL 6

4. Administrators Principal: Mrs. Lew Vice Principal: Mr. Messersi

5. 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

6. We Value • Each and every student • A strong public education systema 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.

7. Student Expectations • 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

8. Student Responsibilities • 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Life At Cummer…The 4 A’s • 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

12. 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

13. 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 10:42-10:54 • Dismissal is at 3:12 • Classes are 50 min. in length

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Our Music Program

19. Design and Technology • You will take Design and Technology as part of your science program • You will be designing, creating and building

20. Visual Arts

21. 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!

22. Family Studies ~ Cooking • Students enjoy cooking and eating! Yummy!

23. 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

24. English as a Second Language Class

25. School Guidance Program PROVIDE SUPPORT AND COUNSELLING FOR: Students and their families Academic areas of need Personal/Social areas of need Course selection process

26. 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 

27. 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

28. School Guidance Program Tips for Success… • Be at School On-Time!! • Complete your Homework!! • Get Involved!!

29. 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

30. TRANSITION TASKS FOR PARENTS Encourage child to make wise decisions Enjoy spending time together Breathe

31. QUESTIONS?