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Together We Are

Together We Are. SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL. Welcome . Glenwood Indian Lane Media Rose Tree. Developmental Readiness Ken Curran, Ph.D. Identity Physical changes Emotional changes Standards-based report cards vs. grades Parent Do’s

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Together We Are

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  1. Together We Are SPRINGTON LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

  2. Welcome • Glenwood • Indian Lane • Media • Rose Tree

  3. Developmental ReadinessKen Curran, Ph.D. • Identity • Physical changes • Emotional changes • Standards-based report cards vs. grades • Parent Do’s -Be active & get to know your child’s friends. Maintain that strong relationship with your child. Stay involved in their activities. Impromptu conversation on their time will be more effective than “scheduling “ a time to talk.

  4. Parent Do’s continued • -Be a great listener • -Be inquisitive, but be careful with interfering. • -Be clear about your expectations and follow-through with stated rewards & consequences. • Be a great role model, be patient and treat your son/daughter with respect. Use praise & encouragement & don’t over-react.

  5. Parent Do’s continued • -If a sensitive topic comes up, talk about it in a way that is consistent with your value system (otherwise the child might look for other answers through the media or friends).

  6. Middle School Structure • We are a TEAM At SLMS, a team is a small learning community of students, teachers, guidance counselors & administrators that is developmentally appropriate for middle school age students. Each SLMS team represents about 100 students of the 300 projected incoming 6th graders.

  7. 6th Grade Teams • Blazers • Explorers • Voyagers Each 6th grade team consists of Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, & a Learning Support Teacher

  8. What does a Team mean? • Students are assigned randomly • Each team is equal in student ability • Team concept supports students as they transition to the middle school • Team Building Activities

  9. Academic Program -similar to the elementary experience -students are heterogeneously grouped -students have a full complement of specials -each day has 9 class periods beginning with homeroom at 7:55 -there are 3 lunch periods--from 10:16 to 12:21 -SEP-Study Enrichment Period is held at the end of 9th period -the school day concludes at 2:55 -SLMS is on a 6-day cycle with a Day 7 to accommodate music rehearsals

  10. Class Schedule • Language Arts & Math are 65 minutes each—they are scheduled back-to-back • All other classes are 42 minutes each • SEP- Study Enrichment Period is from 2:36-2:55 each day

  11. Math • 2 Academic Levels—accelerated pre-algebra • Math curriculum is aligned to the PA Mathematics Standards and Assessment Anchors • The middle level math curriculum prepares all students—at a minimum—to take Algebra I in 9th grade • AMP students will take Geometry or Algebra II at Penncrest • Meets daily for 65 minutes

  12. Science & Social Studies42-minute classes • Both subject areas are heterogeneously grouped & meet daily • Science Curr.-Focuses on Life Science & Ecology; method of instruction is inquiry/discovery based; learning through laboratory investigations • Social Studies Curr.-Focuses on Asia, Africa, Europe; specific emphasis on geography, culture, economics & government

  13. World Language42-minute classes • Students have one semester of French and one semester of Spanish • Classes meet daily • Curricula scope & sequence will focus on communication & culture • Students who successfully complete the middle school World Language Curriculum should be prepared to enter the second year of their chosen World Language at Penncrest HS

  14. Language Arts • Students are heterogeneously grouped • Meets daily for 65 minutes • The Language Arts Curriculum is aligned to PA Standards and Assessment Anchors (which include listening, speaking, reading & writing)

  15. Special Area Classes 42 minutes each • 6-day cycle, 2 periods per day Year-long Specials meet 2 days of the 6-day cycle -Music (general or any combination of band, chorus, or orchestra -Art

  16. Special ServicesSue Hemenway-Building Coordinator for Special Education and Secondary Teacher Leader for Special Education • Special Education (IEPs) -available for students who qualify and are in need of specially designed instruction (SDI) -self-contained courses in Math & Language Arts -inclusion for Social Studies and Science -Daily Resource Room • Itinerant Special Education Services -speech & language -occupational therapy Reading Exploration-meets in lieu of World Language Academic Intervention- (AI) team approach to support students with academic needs; process includes parent input (similar to IST in elementary school) Extra Help is available every Tuesday & Thursday from 2:55-3:20 by SLMS staff FOR ALL STUDENTS

  17. Library Services • Online resources –RTM district catalog & subscription databases & PA POWER Library • Ethical use of information-learning about plagiarism, taking notes, citing sources, etc. • Weekly library visits through Language Arts classes • Collaborative planning with teachers • Instruction in research skills

  18. Guidance ServicesAlison Harrison—Building Coordinator for Guidance Services • Counselor role -Point person for concerns and/or questions regarding: -Programming -Scheduling -Social issues/peer relationships -Family issues -Case managers for 504 Service Agreements -Coordinates parent conferences -Liaison with parents & staff • Classroom Lessons

  19. Grading • Traditional grading system (A, B,C,D, E) • Report cards are mailed home following each quarter • Home Access Center (HAC) • Honor roll begins in grade 7

  20. Names to Know • Principal-Dr. Jeuell • Assistant Principals -Mr. Tony Jackowski -Mrs. Katherine White • Coordinator for Counseling-Mrs. Harrison • Special Education Coordinator-Mrs. S. Hemenway • Nurse-Mrs. Leslie Goldsmith -dispenses medication -dismissal due to illness • School Psychologist-Dr. Ken Curran • Director of Teaching & Learning (secondary level)-Dr. Steven Taylor

  21. Transition/Communication • Weekly ealert newsletters • www.RTMSD.org • Broadcast messaging system • Parent Involvement -Back to School Night -Special Areas Open House Night • For Students -Student Planners -Homework Hotline -Homework Clubs -Visitation in May for tours & lunch

  22. Thank YOU Thank you for being here tonight. A copy of tonight’s presentation will be available on the RTMSD website. Go to the district web site, click on Springton Lake Middle School, click on Guidance and look for 5th Grade Presentation We look forward to a solid school/student/parent-guardian partnership.

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