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Thomas W. Pyle 7 th Grade Parent Articulation Meeting

Thomas W. Pyle 7 th Grade Parent Articulation Meeting. Welcome and Introductions – Jennifer Webster & Kristin Rudolph. Format for evening Transition from 6 th to 7 th grade Counselors- Clayton Ver Planck & Denine Gudnitz Curriculum Overviews

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Thomas W. Pyle 7 th Grade Parent Articulation Meeting

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  1. Thomas W. Pyle 7th Grade Parent Articulation Meeting

  2. Welcome and Introductions – Jennifer Webster & Kristin Rudolph • Format for evening • Transition from 6th to 7th grade • Counselors- Clayton Ver Planck & Denine Gudnitz • Curriculum Overviews • Team Leaders and Department Chairs – Sandra Gallagher, George Martin, Pam Lever, Bill Falatko, Stacy Levy, and Kristen Tessier

  3. 7th Grade Articulation Process – Kristin Rudolph • Communication handout • 6th grade teacher recommendations • Placement questions • Counselors support • Administrative support

  4. 7th Grade Similarities - Sandra Gallagher, Pam Lever, & George Martin • Similarities between 6th and 7th grade • Differences from 6th to 7th grade • Strategies learned in 6th grade that help in 7th grade • 7th grade team meetings

  5. Students Daily Schedule – Clayton Ver Planck & Denine Gudnitz • 7 periods on the schedule • 5 core subjects (English, Math, World Studies, Science, PE/Health) • 2 elective periods (Foreign Language, Arts Classes, and by teacher recommendation ESOL, Reading, or Resource) • See the registration booklet for course descriptions

  6. Selecting Classes for 2 elective periodsClayton Ver Planck & Denine Gudnitz • 2 full year electives • Example: 5 core classes, foreign language, band • 1 full year & 2 semester electives • Example: 5 core classes, foreign language, FACS, specialty art • 4 semester electives • Example: 5 core classes, studio art, desktop publishing, exploratory theatre, gateway to technology A • Reading & 1 full year or 2 semester electives • Example: 5 core classes, resource, reading, ESOL, and TV studio, specialty art

  7. Registration FormClayton Ver Planck & Denine Gudnitz

  8. Physical Education -William Falatko • Required class, 3 marking periods • Learn about physical activity • Gain motor skills & personal development • Improve health related fitness • Variety of individual and team sports, games, and activities • Promote a lifelong physically fit lifestyle

  9. Health Education 7 –William Falatko • Implemented through Physical Education • 9 week course, separate grade • MCPS curriculum in a classroom setting • Focus on alcohol & other drugs, Project Alert, first aid • http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/health/ • Information meeting in the fall

  10. Semester Arts Classes FACS Theatre Gateway to Technology A Journalism/Desktop Publishing Specialty Art Studio Art TV Studio Full Year Arts Classes Music Band Orchestra Chorus Drama Performance Gateway to Technology A/B Publications Arts Electives – William Falatko

  11. Other HS or AP credit courses Gateway to Technology – A & B Grade 7: full year Introduction to Engineering Design: Grade 8: full year Introduction to Design & 3-D Modeling: Grade 6: 9 weeks Principles of Engineering: Grade 9: full year Gateway to Technology – A Grade 7: semester Gateway to Technology – B Grade 8: semester Introduction to Engineering Design: Grade 9: full year Introduction to Design & 3-D Modeling: Grade 6: 9 weeks Pre-Engineering Pathways 2011 - 2012 • Accelerated Pre-Engineering Pathway • Pre-Engineering pathway

  12. Math Courses and Placement - Stacy Levy Students are placed in math classes based on the following criteria: • Teacher recommendation • Success in previous math class-grades, assessments, work study habits, etc. • County and state assessments • Student and Parent Input

  13. Math Courses and Placement - Stacy Levy 7th Grade Math Courses • Math 7 • IM • Algebra • Honors Geometry Math & Foreign Language Night Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm

  14. 7th Grade English/Reading Classes – Sandra Gallagher • English Course Placement • Advanced 7 • English 7 • Reading 7 (by teacher recommendation) • ESOL • 6th grade teachers recommend on basis of • MSA & MAP-R Scores • Grades • Other available data

  15. Overview of 7th Grade English – Sandra Gallagher • Forging New Connections • Identity • Sense of Place • Voices from the Past • Imagination • A Midsummer Night’s Dream

  16. Science – George Martin • 7th Grade Science – Investigations in Science – Project-based • Unit 1: Hydroponics - Structure/Characteristics of Living Things • Unit 2: Chemistry of Life - Biochemistry/Body systems • Unit 3: Diseases - Genetic disorders/Biotechnology • Unit 4: Forensics - Biotechnology

  17. World Studies – Pam Lever • 7th Grade World Studies – Advanced World Studies • Unit 1: Foundations of Modern Political Systems • Unit 2: The Influence of Culture in Africa • Unit 3: Geography Shapes Latin America • Unit 4: The Impact of Economics: One World Past & Present

  18. Foreign Language Options Presented by: Kristen Tessier Kristen_L_Tessier@mcpsmd.org

  19. If student took FL in 6th grade: • Student will normally continue on to the next level

  20. 7th Grade students who did not take FL in 6th grade may choose to: • Take French or Spanish 1AB • Take French or Spanish 1A • Take Chinese 1AB (depends on enrollment and staffing)

  21. 1AB vs 1A • Both are high school courses for high school credit and will appear on the student’s high school transcript • Both start from the very beginning and no prior knowledge of the language is required • Neither class is designed for native / semi-native speakers

  22. 1AB vs 1A • Same as HS = ½ credit • Slower paced – one semester of material spread out over entire year • Same as HS = 1 full credit • Fast paced • Requires excellent study habits / organizational skills • Student should have interest in FL and be motivated

  23. Foreign Language Pathways

  24. Extra Curricular Activities – Kristin Rudolph • Variety of activities • Opportunity to explore interests • Find the balance of academics and extra curricular • Registration is on-line • Fall Showcase Night

  25. Important Registration Dates – Clayton Ver Planck & Denine Gudnitz • February 18th – deadline for registration forms to English teacher • April 7th – pre-registration course selections will be distributed with third quarter report cards. • May 6th – deadline for parents to send an email or letter to Mrs. Webster requesting a reexamination of placement recommendations

  26. Closure– Kristin Rudolph • Upcoming Dates • Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 7:00pm – Arts Showcase Night • Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm – Math & Foreign Language Night • Copy of the PowerPoint will be on the Pyle webpage • Copy of the Arts PowerPoint highlighting the different offerings will be available on the website as well

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