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Welcome to 7 th Grade Parent Orientation

Welcome to 7 th Grade Parent Orientation. April 3, 2014. Introductions. Dirk Phillips, Principal Jon Heitmann, Assistant Principal Tim Liddy, Director of Student Activities Heather Kobylinski, Student Assistant Counselor Vivian Petrosino, MS Guidance Counselor

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Welcome to 7 th Grade Parent Orientation

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  1. Welcome to 7th Grade Parent Orientation April 3, 2014

  2. Introductions Dirk Phillips, Principal Jon Heitmann, Assistant Principal Tim Liddy, Director of Student Activities Heather Kobylinski, Student Assistant Counselor Vivian Petrosino, MS Guidance Counselor Nancy Morris, ESS Program Coordinator Katie Bodell, GRHS Home & School President

  3. Agenda Introductions, Mr. Phillips Transition, Mrs. Petrosino ESS, Ms. Morris Procedures & Activities, Mr. Heitmann Academics, Mr. Phillips Questions and Answers Straight Talk, Ms. Bodell

  4. Transition Process Sixth Grade to Seventh Grade

  5. Transition Mentor Breakfast April 2, 2014 Class of 2019 Class Meeting April 2, 2014 Orientation for Parents April 3, 2014 Course Selection Using Family Access during homeroom, students will select the following courses: Period 8 Cycle Electives Language choice – Chinese, French or Spanish (two-year commitment) Band / Instrumental lessons

  6. Transition Math Placement Test - Testing on Thursday, April 24 - Letter will be sent home to parents indicating math placement Individual 6th grade class visits May 2014 Move-up Day June 20, 2014 Students receive and follow 7th grade schedule

  7. Transition Fall 2014 School Orientation / Study Skills Course -- First 8 days of school MS Parents’ Guidance Breakfast -- September MS Mentors / 7th graders meeting

  8. Skyward Parent Access and Student Access Teachers post grades for assignments and assessments Keep track of academic progress Use for course requests / scheduling Monitor attendance and tardies

  9. Procedures Arrival to school Passing time between classes PE Class (clothing and lockers) No Homeroom Cafeteria Period 9 Library open to 4:00

  10. Activities and Clubs Middle School Activities: Welcome Back Dance – September Outdoor Movie Fall Dance – October Middle School Activity Night Mid-Winter Dance – February Franklin Institute Field Trip Spring Day Student Council

  11. Activities and Clubs Middle School Clubs may include: Computer Club MS Chorus French Club Math Counts MS Yearbook Builders Club MS Concert Band MS Mentors MS Jazz Band

  12. Essential School SolutionsESS

  13. Elective Cycle Classes Art 7 Fitness History of Sports Intro. to Italian Language/Culture Intro. to Stage Performance/Singing Money Matters S.T.E.M. Sustaining the Environment WillPower

  14. Mathematics Math Pre-Algebra or Advanced Pre-algebra Criteria for Advanced Pre-Algebra (3 out of 4) Math Grades: An A average Teacher Recommendation NJASK Scores: Advance Proficiency Placement Test: A score of 75+

  15. World Language 2 year commitment Freshman Year: Spanish 2, French 2, Chinese 2 or Spanish 1A or 1B, French 1A or 1B, or Chinese 1* Selection will be made on Skyward

  16. Tips from Current 7th graders “Stay organized – use folders.” “Always, always, always keep your locker organized!” “Pay attention in class.” “Do homework.” “Eat your lunch.”

  17. Top Questions from the 6th Graders Can we chew gum? How long are the classes? How long is detention? How long is lunch? When does school end? Do we have the same locker all six years? Are the textbooks online?

  18. Questions and Answers

  19. Parent Straight Talk Logistics Walk through schedule and set up locker before school starts Locker shelves: great for locker organization  Dress Code: know the policy and co-enforce it 

  20. Parent Straight Talk Academics Summer Reading: Order early Period 9: Encourage it early Handbook: Similar to RAS but more independent Library: Open daily until 4:00  Skyward: Students manage it regularly, parents manage weekly

  21. Parent Straight Talk Networking Students: Get involved in clubs /activities Parents: Attend Home & School Meetings, BOE meetings Support: Teachers and Guidance Counselors, reach out to them if you have a specific concern Social Media: Be aware. Be Proactive. 

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