Welcome to OMS!

1. Welcome to OMS! Principal – Mr. Robert Fenter January 22, 2008

2. Presentation Overview • Oceanside Middle School – Mission Statement • Oceanside Middle School “Lingo” • Day-to-Day Issues • Curriculum Overview • Academic Intervention Services • State Assessments • 10 Day Cycle/Student Schedule • Clubs and Sports • Enrichment Core Program • Contact/Information

3. Mission Statement The mission of Oceanside Middle School is to create a safe and challenging learning environment in which the entire school community addresses the unique needs of the early adolescent and inspires each individual to develop academic, social, and emotional competence and confidence in order to become productive citizens in our global society.

4. Oceanside Middle School “Lingo” • Team • Advisory • Group Guidance • Looping • Sectionals

5. Day-to-Day Issues • Lockers • Buses/Late Buses • School Supplies - TBA • Pick-Up/Drop Off • New Facilities • Safety

6. Day-to-Day Issues Data What percentage of our 7th grade students surveyed indicated they had great difficulty during their first week of school? • Opening their Locker - 17% • Getting to Class on Time - 16% • Making New Friends – 7% • Joining a Club or Team – 9% • Getting Up Earlier for School – 45%

7. Student Drop-Off cars Mahlon-Brower Drive Staff Parking Student Drop-Off

8. Safety Efforts Room 202 • Safety Committee –w/ Staff, Parents, Police to Plan: • Drills: Fire, Lock-Down, Evacuation, Sheltering • Use of Safety Folders

9. Curriculum Overview Our Middle School Academic Program: • Emphasizes a standards-based educational program that challenges students in all subject areas. • Encourages students to be thoughtful learners through hands-on experiences that assist them in constructing meaning from their learning. • Includes interdisciplinary connections that enhance understanding in all subject areas.

10. Integrated Algebra English Language Arts Social Studies Science Physical Education/Tech Media/Decision Making Special Education Technology/Art/Health/ Home and Careers Performing Music/ General Music - Choices Enrichment Core World Language Choice may impact the year in which the high school Regents exam will be taken. Most students who select Spanish will take Regents in 9th grade. Students selecting Italian or French will take Regents in 10th grade. Curriculum Overview

11. Academic Intervention/ Support Services • Math Lab • Instructional Support • Remedial Reading • ESL • Extra Help • Liberty Partnership Program • Mentoring

12. State Assessments Grade 7 • January: ELA • March: Math • Proficiency Exam - Spanish Grade 8 • Students will take state assessments in all major subject areas in January, February, March, May, and June. • Students taking Italian will take the Proficiency Exam in June. • Students will take the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam in June. • Students in our accelerated science program will take the Living Environment Regents Exam in June.

13. Student Schedule10 Day Cycle • Students follow a “rotating schedule.” • Odd/Even Days – Intervention, Enrichment Core, Music, etc. • All students receive a copy of their schedule, with locker assignment, in August in our annual summer mailing.

14. Clubs and Sports • Over 20 clubs offered to students on a yearly basis. Our annual Club Fair will be held in September. • Our sports program continues to thrive each year. For some teams, student interest exceeds our capacity. In these cases, some cuts are necessary to preserve the safety and integrity of the program. • Intramural Program – begun this year, allows students to experience the physical activity and friendly competition of sport, even if their skills were not sufficient to place them on an athletic team. Intramurals meet each day, during each sport season, from 2:30 – 3:10. • Academic Study Center – for students on our sports teams, they will have the opportunity to get a “jump start” on their homework assignments prior to their beginning practice/games. This program is supervised by middle school teachers and coaches.

15. Sample Student Schedule – 5 Days

16. Science Research Math Research Art Enrichment Music Theory Junior Great Books Social Science Research – 8th Grade Only 6th grade teachers, in the coming weeks, will recommend students they have seen demonstrate strength and interest in the areas in which Enrichment Core classes are offered. Enrichment Core Program

17. Science Research • Science Research is designed to provide enrichment activities that teach research skills in a variety of science disciplines. • Product: The highlight of the 8th grade program is the school Science Fair. This project not only prepares students for the high school program, but also provides an opportunity to represent our middle school in outside competitions.

18. Math Research • This program is for students who have an identified ability or strong interest in the area of mathematics. Students will learn techniques in math that facilitate research and problem-solving skills not found in the standard curriculum. • Product: Students will prepare projects for the middle school Math Fair and possibly enter summary reports of their work and research to various outside mathematics fairs and competitions.

19. Art Enrichment • This program is designed for students with exceptional talent and interest in art. Students will be exposed to various media and in-depth art experiences beyond the scope of the 7th and 8th grade standard art curriculum. • Product: Students create projects that are displayed in our annual 9M Art Enrichment Showcase. Student work will also be considered for entry into art competitions and for display in our district arts festival.

20. Music Theory • This is a two year program that explores the elements and fundamental structures of music. • Product: Students compose, notate, and record their own compositions in our brand new music theory computer lab. Musical selections are shared at our annual 9M Music Theory Showcase.

21. Junior Great Books • This is an inquiry-based program that provides students with an opportunity to interact with thought-provoking literature as they further develop their reading, writing, and oral communication skills. • Product: Students experience an annual 9M Book Talk, highlighting one of the course reading selections. Staff members and parents are invited to participate in this wonderful event.

22. Social Science Research8th Grade Only Students select topics of study that will be the basis of social science research projects. These projects focus on a social challenge or problem that requires creative solutions to improve the quality of life for those who live in our society.

23. Contact/Information • E-Mail – RFenter@Oceanside.K12.NY.US • Phone – 516-678-8518 • Parent Handbook • Web Site – www.oceanside.k12.ny.us • Counselor Night – June 2, 2008