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TMS Class of 2015 Looking Ahead Calendar of Events and Transition Information

TMS Class of 2015 Looking Ahead Calendar of Events and Transition Information. Dr. Ann Powell Mrs. Mary Delouvrier Mrs. Grace Ko Montage of Class of 2015.pptx. We Continue our efforts to go paperless…. Parent Portal Progress Reports Report Cards Online Grade Books

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TMS Class of 2015 Looking Ahead Calendar of Events and Transition Information

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  1. TMS Class of 2015Looking AheadCalendar of Eventsand Transition Information Dr. Ann Powell Mrs. Mary Delouvrier Mrs. Grace Ko Montage of Class of 2015.pptx

  2. We Continue our efforts to go paperless… Parent Portal Progress Reports Report Cards Online Grade Books Honeywell Notification and Alert System • Please update your information TMS Website – includes this powerpoint

  3. TMS Checklist found on TMS website / Welcome Back Packet • Field Trip Medical Forms • Grade Eight Trip Letter- $200.00 deposit due end of October

  4. Please Mark Your Calendars with the following dates…

  5. November 2014 Our 8th to 9th grade Transition process begins with a Tour Tenafly High School

  6. December 2014Grade 8 Winter Concert

  7. January 2015 K-12 Content Supervisors, meet with all 8th graders to begin course orientation overviews and the registration process

  8. January 2015 Freshman School Counselor Ms. Jacqueline-Murphy Suarez Introduction of Electives Choices

  9. Counselor/Student Meeting January- February Mrs. Ko will meet individually with each student and family to discuss their high school course choices and select electives.

  10. Course Offerings College Prep B College Prep A Advanced (Music only) Honors Please refer to the THS Program of Studies on the THS Website

  11. Course Level Recommendations Based on the following criteria: • Grade for the Course in the first two marking periods of 8th grade • Teacher Recommendation • NJ ASK

  12. Honors Criteria Physical Science and Biology Honors A- in Earth Science plus A- in Algebra 1GeometryA- Algebra 1 or Advanced Algebra World History East B+ AND teacher rec. EnglishSelf-Select World Languages A AND teacher recommendation MusicA in course, teacher recommendation, AND an audition

  13. Double Science A- in Earth Science in the first two marking periods of 8th grade AND A- in Algebra 1 Honors Criteria

  14. Geometry Honors A- for the year in 7th grade Algebra OR A- for the first two marking periods in 8th grade Algebra (if this is the first time taking Algebra) OR A- for the first two marking periods of Advanced Algebra.  Plus teacher recommendation which includes consideration of the NJASK 7 in both math and language arts. Honors Criteria

  15. World History East Honors B+ first two marking periods AND Teacher Recommendations Honors Criteria

  16. English Students communicate their desired course level to their 8th grade Language Arts teacher. Teacher will advise student based upon current skill level and performance. Sometimesa follow-up interview is held with Mr. Brian Ross, English Supervisor, to assist in the advisement process. Honors Criteria Honors Criteria

  17. World Language The Teacher’s recommendation is a crucial component in addition to the grade of an “A” since students go from a heterogeneous grouping to a homogeneous grouping at THS and the oral proficiency is key to succeeding in Honors. Honors Criteria

  18. Advanced Band • Teacher Recommendation AND • Audition • Mr. Stanek conducts auditions one afternoon at THS in February or March. Results are shared with the Guidance Counselor who shares with the student Honors Criteria Appeals Process

  19. Advanced Orchestra and Chorus Mr. Millar visits 8th grade music classes and explains the audition requirements which are also posted on his web pages. A few weeks later, he sets up audition times at TMS to hear the students who wish to audition. Results are shared with the Guidance Counselor who shares with the student. Appeals Process

  20. Appeals Process February-March 2015 Course level recommendations may be appealed, in writing to the Content Supervisor, whose decision in turn can be appealed to the High School Vice Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent and Board of Education.

  21. Balance • Time Management • Self-Advocacy Skills – speak with classroom teachers especially regarding high school recommendations • Well Rounded Student – extra curricular activities, studies, sports and volunteerism • Studentship skills Avoid Overload

  22. March 2015 Course selection/verification meetings for 8th grade students and parents with High School Guidance Counselors at TMS

  23. Mid-March 2015Parent Portal opens for THS Parent Verification of Course Selections

  24. Other Important Dates

  25. March 2 – 27, 2015May 1- May 21, 2015NJ ASK Science – May 27, 2015 8th Grade PARCC Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

  26. May 2015Grade 8 Final Music Concert June 1-5, 2015 Final Exams

  27. June 16-18, 2015 8th Grade Trip PennsylvaniaGettysburg and Lancaster County

  28. WednesdayPhiladelphiaThursday Gettysburg and Amish Country FridayHershey Park

  29. June 19 – Yearbook Party and Talent ShowJune 22 –Promotion Rehearsal Promotion andReception 6:00 pmJune 23 – Awards ceremony, Bagel Breakfast and early dismissal

  30. For More Calendar Updates Tenafly Middle School Webpage Tenafly.k12.nj.us

  31. Now it is on to High School…..

  32. THS Class of 2019

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