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8th grade parent orientation

8th grade parent orientation. Broadview Middle School Planning for future success!. School Counseling Department. Michael Lynch 7-1 to 8-1 (203) 790-2858 lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.us Shantay Primus 7-2 to 8-2 (203) 790-2803 primus@danbury.k12.ct.us Tany Douangta 7-3 to 8-3

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8th grade parent orientation

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  1. 8th grade parentorientation Broadview Middle School Planning for future success!

  2. School Counseling Department • Michael Lynch 7-1 to 8-1 (203) 790-2858 lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.us • Shantay Primus 7-2 to 8-2 (203) 790-2803 primus@danbury.k12.ct.us • Tany Douangta 7-3 to 8-3 (203) 790-2854 douant@danbury.k12.ct.us Linda Polo - Secretary (203) 790-2895 pololi@danbury.k12.ct.us

  3. 8-1 Cluster Teachers….. English – M. Holm holmmi@danbury.k12.ct.us Math – T. Beninson benint@danbury.k12.ct.us Science – D. Rovnak rovnad@danbury.k12.ct.us Social Studies – L. Classey classl@danbur.k12.ct.us Reading - L. Wood woodla@danbury.k12.ct.us Special Education – W. Herzog herzow@danbury.k12.ct.us Counselor – M. Lynch lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.us Administrator – J. Battaglia battaj@danbury.k12.ct.us

  4. 8-2 Cluster Teachers…. English - R. Brunetti bruner@danbury.k12.ct.us Math – K. Seder sederk@danbury.k12.ct.us Science – B. Searle searlb@danbury.k12.ct.us Social Studies - W. Covill covilw@danbury.k12.ct.us Reading – B. Ginty gintyb@danbury.k12.ct.us Special Education - B. Kelly kellyb@danbury.k12.ct.us Counselor - S. Primus primus@danbury.k12.ct.us Administrator - N. Rhodes rhoden@danbury.k12.ct.us

  5. 8-3 Cluster Teachers…. English – D. Meany meanyd@danbury.k12.ct.us Math - D. Kelsey kelsed@danbury.k12.ct.us Science – J. Gomes gomesj@danbury.k12.ct.us Social Studies – A. Regan regana@danbury.k12.ct.us Reading – L. Cerlich cerlil@danbury.k12.ct.us Special Education – R. Ayers ayersr@danbury.k12.ct.us Counselor – T. Douangta douant@danbury.k12.ct.us Administrator – J. Battaglia battaj@danbury.k12.ct.us

  6. Additional Support Staff School Psychologist - Dr. Paula Grayson School Social Worker - Mrs. Lori Sollose Social Skills Counselor - Mrs. Christine Miller Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mrs. Christine Bulmash Special Ed. Facilitator - Mrs. Christine Holmes Bilingual Support - Mrs. Maria Garcia and ESL/ELL Mrs. Val Anderson

  7. 8th Grade English • Students read and respond to classical & contemporary texts. • Concentration on the persuasive essay. • Students apply the conventions of standard English.

  8. 8th Grade Reading • Personal choice selections. • Use of book clubs, literature circles, visual literacy. • Projects include book reviews, multi-media presentations. • Students will also develop reading for information skills and reading to perform tasks.

  9. 8th Grade Math Program • Algebra 1 - limited enrollment - students who have successfully completed Pre-Algebra in 7th Grade • Pre-Algebra

  10. 8th Grade Earth Science • Includes study of volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion, soil formation, meteorology and astronomy.

  11. 8th Grade American History • Industrialization – Modern America; units covered include development of U.S. and WWI, the Great Depression and WWII, post war U.S., the contemporary U.S. • Study skills emphasized include historical thinking, analysis of primary source documents, research skills, timeliness, persuasive writing.

  12. World Languages Spanish 1 Spanish 2 French 2 • Second year - Successfully complete level 1 of language. • College-bound students will need an additional 2-3 years of a foreign language on the high school level. • REQUIRES FULL YEAR COMMITMENT W/ NO OPTION OF DROPPING COURSE.

  13. 8th Grade P.E. Program • Mandatory PE Fitness Test • Activities include football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, dance, jump rope, fitness, floor hockey, handball and track and field. • Track and Field meet against RPMS in June. • Research essays, performance tests. • Appropriate dress in uniform colors and sneakers.

  14. Performing Arts Classes • General Chorus • Concert Choir (by audition) • Band….performs at 8th Grade Awards Assembly. • Jazz Band - meets after school, one day a week. • Orchestra

  15. Exploratory Arts…….. For students not taking a Language • Art • Music

  16. 8th Grade Sample Schedule • 8 period day • 5 periods for core academic classes • English • Reading • Math • Social Studies • Science 1 period for P.E. 2 days per week AND OPTIONS FOR OTHER 3 DAYS: • Chorus • Band • Orchestra • Concert Choir (by audition) 1 period for FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR EXPLORATORY ARTS 1 period for Lunch

  17. CMT’s in March…….. • Reading, Writing, Math and Science. • Importance of doing well on the test • (NCLB requirements, criteria for honors classes)

  18. High School Registration • Meet with DHS counselor in February 2013 to conduct high school registration • Discuss future high school opportunities • Other high school options: • Henry Abbott Technical High School • Nonnewaug • Private Schools

  19. Washington D.C. Trip • Criteria for attending: • Any student failing 2 or more subjects for the year is excluded. • Behavior Requirements • 3 nights/4 days; one day in Philadephia • Cost to be determined • Mr. Primini- Trip Coordinator

  20. Planning for Success • Attitude • Achievement • Attendance • Volunteerism • Parental Involvement

  21. Planning for Success (cont.) • Use of Broadview Agenda • Pertinent information regarding school and district policies • Homework completion is key to academic success.

  22. Student Success Plan • What is a Student Success Plan? • Focused goal setting • Use of Naviance computer program • New initiative beginning in the fall of 2012 • Grade 6-12

  23. Extended Learning After School Program • Available for all students • Monday through Thursday - 2:30 to 4:30 • Many activities for students to participate in along with Homework Help • Transportation is provided • Contact number (203) 797-4733

  24. Moving Up Ceremonies • End of the year awards and promotion ceremonies. • End of the year dance for 8th graders. • Cluster and/or Class trips.

  25. Congratulations…… • You’ve survived another year……… • Our best wishes to your sons and daughters for continued success!

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