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Join us for an evening of introductions and learn about the exciting opportunities at OMS, one of the top performing schools in southeastern MA. Discover our commitment to technology, small class sizes, expert teachers, and enriching extracurricular activities.
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Introductions - Presenters • Ms. Starkie, Assistant Principal • Mr. Guglia, Assistant Principal • Mr. Kearns, K-12 Fine Arts Director • Ms. Brookshire, Guidance Counselor • Ms. Lovering- Math Head teacher & 8th grade Math teacher • Ms. Killion- S. Studies Head teacher & 7th grade S. Studies teacher • Mr. Dorion- Art Head teacher, 8th grade Art Teacher • Ms. Burak- ELA head teacher, 6th grade ELA teacher • Ms. Bauman- Elementary & Middle School Chorus Instructor • Mr. Davey- Elementary & Middle School Band Instructor
Did you know…. • OMS classrooms have a Smart-Board in every classroom! • OMS embraces technology, each team has a web site, school has a web site updated daily, OMS is on twitter and sends daily “tweets.” Parents can access grades 24/7 on “Parent Portal.” • OMS is one of the top performing schools in southeastern MA on MCAS (5th-68%, 6th-77&, 8th-83%) • Class size is low, compared to area middle schools, average class size is 20 students. • Teachers are experts in their subjects and must go through a rigorous certification and re-certification process required by Commonwealth of MA. • New “Pathway” courses replaced most “study halls” last year, providing students with enriching opportunities (History of Stoughton, Managing Money, etc.) • Field Trips offered to Boston, New York City (7th grade), Quebec (7th grade) and Washington D.C (8th grade), among other locations! • Extra-Curricular opportunities are plentiful!
Extra-Curricular School Activities Art Club Bass Club* Drum Club* Homework Help Jazz Band (Grade 6)* Jazz Band (Grades 7 & 8)* MCAS Math Help Open Gym (Permission Slip Required) Peer Leadership Photoshop Scrapbooking Soccer Club Student Council* Track Club Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Club Weight Club Yearbook Club* *These activities are not open to everyone; tryouts or a selection process is involved.
Helpful Information About 6th Grade • Lunches are $2.25 and the same procedure is used with Student I.D. #’s • School starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 2:12 p.m. • Aside from after school programs, teachers are available after school on Tuesday, Wedneday & Thursday until 2:45 p.m., minimally. • Students are graded in the traditional manner (A,B,C,D,F) with a report card each quarter. • With an administrative team of a building principal, two assistant principals, two guidance counselors, two adjustment counselors and two school psychologists along with Detective Hardy (SRO), student safety and well-being is taken very seriously.
More opportunities to transition to OMS • Each elementary school visiting in June. • “Day in Life of Sixth Grader” video will be posted on web site. • You will receive a letter this summer inviting you to attend a building orientation including a scavenger hunt for the students and question & answer session with the administration. • Orientation Night for Parents and students will be scheduled in May.
OMS PTSO-Lori Bates, President • How does the PTO function in middle school? • How does the PTO help students? • How does the PTO help teachers? • How can you get involved?
Tour for Tonight • You will be making 6 stops with your Peer Leader tour guide Humanities Room 114 STEM Room 105 Guidance Room 122 Fine Arts Band Room Nuts&Bolts LMC Informal Q&A LMC • Ten minute presentations • Announcements for movement
Tour for Tonight Cont… • Yellow: Devin & Bridgette • Green: Hannah & Olivia • Orange: Hannah & Sam • Blue: Haley & Monica • Red: Olivia & Breyanna