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Sixth Grade Orientation

Sixth Grade Orientation. Northside Middle School April 10, 2012 Gym 1 6:30 PM. Welcome to… Northside Middle School. Mrs. Dixon, Principal. 6th Grade Open House Information Booths in Gym 2 General Information Session Small Group Q&A/Building Tours 7:00 p.m.

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Sixth Grade Orientation

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  1. Sixth Grade Orientation Northside Middle School April 10, 2012 Gym 1 6:30 PM

  2. Welcometo…Northside Middle School

  3. Mrs. Dixon, Principal • 6th Grade Open House • Information Booths in Gym 2 • General Information Session • Small Group Q&A/Building Tours 7:00 p.m. • A.C. Parent Meeting Cafeteria 7:00 p.m.

  4. Introductions • Brett Boezeman – Assistant Principal • Tim Lax – Dean • Janet Anthony - 7th Grade Counselor • Alan Schwenk - 8th Grade Counselor

  5. Topics of Discussion • Teaming • Academics • Daily Student Schedule • Extracurricular Opportunities

  6. Time Schedule • 7:50 A.M.-3:05 P.M. • 7 Classes Daily • 5 Core Classes • 2 Exploratory • Lunch • Resource

  7. Time Schedule - GSP • 7:50 A.M.-3:05 P.M. • 8 Classes Daily • 6 Core Classes • 2 Exploratory • Lunch

  8. 2012-2013 Teams • Three 7th Grade Teams • Team Planning Periods • Integrated/Interdisciplinary Instruction • Small school/Big school advantages

  9. 7th Grade Core Academic Classes • Literature 7 • Writing and Literacy 7 • Math • Science • Social Studies • Foreign Language for GSP

  10. Universal Design for Learning • Curriculum is accessible to all • Multiple means of representation, engagement and assessment • Use of technology • 30+ SMARTboards • Laptop and netbook carts • Document cameras

  11. Instructional Minutes • Language Arts-100 • Math-50 • Science-50 • Social Studies-50 • Exploratory-90 (2-45 minute periods.) • Resource-25 • Lunch-30

  12. Math Has Four Options • Mathematics 7-Based upon the 7th Grade Indiana Mathematics Standards • Pre-algebra • End of term grades of “B+” or higher in sixth grade mathematics and “B” in Language Arts • Sixth grade ISTEP+ Math score of 520 or higher • Sixth grade English/Language Arts score of 460 • Pre-algebra Honors-Requires selection to the Academic Challenge Program.

  13. Algebra 1 Honors for 7th Grade • This course is for very high ability mathematics students. • Requires classroom teacher recommendation • Review and recommendation of the Mathematics Department Chairman, Mr. Nowlin.

  14. Mathematics Curriculum Flow Chart

  15. Exploratory Exploratory Exploratory Exploratory STUDENT SCHEDULE This is an example of the schedule. There are actually three different configurations of the class schedule.

  16. 7th Grade Exploratory Classes • Industrial Technology • Health • Physical Education • Art • Family & Consumer Science • Computer Keyboarding

  17. Exploratory/Electives • Grades 7 & 8 Related Arts Rotations – 4 Nine-week (45 day) rotations. Elective Choices • Band • Choir • Orchestra • Choir Chimes Rotation 1 • Art • PE • ITE • Health Rotation 2 • FACS • PE • ITE • Health

  18. Opportunities!!!! Get Involved!! Here are some of the choices. 100% Student Participation

  19. Athletic Physicals • You must have a physical to begin practice.

  20. Spartan Football • “A” team and “B” team • Tri-county Champs • IU or Franklin game trip

  21. Cross Country Runs a trail of success Both boys and girls are Tri-County champions.

  22. Striving for Greatness Northside Boys and Girls Tennis Boys went undefeated!

  23. Future Lady Spartans, We can’t wait to meet you at the NET ! No experience is necessary, a positive attitude and willingness to learn will go a long way!! Look for open gym times this summer!

  24. Dance Team • Performs at basketball half-times • Marched in the Christmas parade • Choreographed routines from a local dance instructor • Hosted a clinic to teach an elementary group of students

  25. Intramural Basketball • 20 sessions • Runs November – February • Open to anyone that is not on an organized basketball team

  26. Intramural Volleyball • 20 sessions • Runs February - April • Open to anyone that is not on an organized volleyball team

  27. SPELL BOWL • State runner-ups this year • This activity is for the first nine weeks.

  28. Car Challenge Design Create Compete Win!

  29. Drama Club Fall and Spring Play or Musical Enter a Thespian Competition Bye Bye Birdie is April 27 and April 28

  30. Northside’s Huddle Thursday Mornings 7:15 – 7:45 Gym II

  31. Northside Media Center

  32. Lunchtime Book Clubs

  33. Manga Book Club

  34. Summer Reading Challenge

  35. Peer LeadersJanet Anthony/Crystal Riddle/Amiee Horn • Purpose: • To create a safe environment that includes healthy relationships and • violence prevention by means of conflict education. • Selection: • Nominated by peers/teachers • Written Application/Interview • Approximately Thirty 7th graders • Activities: • Guide Corps • Peer Mediation • Mix-it-up Day • Red Ribbon Week • Mock Election

  36. Largest middle school service organization worldwide Student-led Fosters sound personal values Leads into Key Club in HS Builder’s Club

  37. Bus Transportation

  38. Thank You Q&A sessions by highlighted room – 7:00 AC presentation in the cafeteria – 7:00

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