Millennial Tech Middle (MTM) Home of the Future Scientific Innovators…

1. Millennial Tech Middle (MTM)Home of the Future Scientific Innovators… 6th Grade Rocks!

2. About MTM…. • Millennial Tech Middle is the place for students who love STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics! • We are fully dedicated to STEM as a Magnet school. • Currently 600 students in grades 6 -8 attend MTM.

3. STEM Magnet Program • Students participate in projects, clubs, competitions, research and hands-on experiments around the STEM theme. • Netbook Computers for every student w 3G access • Computers to go home after Parents attend the LOGO training • 20 inch I Macs in every class • I pod Touches for use in core content areas • I pads for Digital Book Clubs • Robotics, Mathematics, and Science Clubs

4. STEM ELECTIVES andAfterschool Enrichment 6th Grade Wheel Courses • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) • Exploring Computers • Intro to Astronomy • Intro to Metrology • Intro to Web Design • Intro to Video Broadcasting Afterschool Enrichment • Strings & Instrumental Music • Violin, Viola and Chello • Intro to Digital Music ** • Mandarin Chinese Language Club **

5. Supportive Staff • 6th Grade Team Teachers -- Mr. Ashworth Ms. Dunham Mr. Jibril Ms. Labistida Ms. Mariot Ms. Martin Ms. Porter Ms. Robinson • Administrators Counseling Staff -- Ms. Griffith, Principal -- Mr. Elie -- Ms. Potter, Vice Principal • Front Office Staff -- Ms. Garcia, Principal’s Assistant -- Ms. Jackie, School Clerk -- Ms. Henson, Finance Clerk -- Ms. Price, Health Tech -- Mr. Westbrook, Campus Assistant

6. School Bell Schedule 5 Periods every day – 78 minute classes 6 Subjects for the year + Wheel Courses 8:55 School begins 4:00 pm School day ends (Mon – Tues- Thurs- Fri) Zero Period begins each day 68 minutes (Except Wed) Wednesday Early Release 1:00 pm BEGINS SEPTEMBER 14 Team Teachers Mathematics and Science (1 Teacher) English Language Arts and History (1 Teacher) Gateway to Technology or MESA Physical Education Wheel Courses (rotate 6 weeks)

7. Bell Schedule TIME A / B Days 8: 55 – 10:03 Zero Period Room # 10:06 – 11:24 Period 1 or 5 Rm # 11:27 – 12:45 Period 2 or 6 Rm # 12:48 – 1:18 L U N C H 6TH Grade Lunch Court Includes a 3 minute Cleanup time 1:21 – 2:39 Period 3 or 7 Rm # 2:42 – 4:00 Period 4 or 8 Rm # 6th Grade Classes Located in the 100 and 200 Buildings

8. WEDNESDAY Bell ScheduleMINIMUM DAY… begins 9/14 TIME A / B Days 8: 55 – 9:54 Period 1 or 5 Room # 9:57 – 10:56 Period 2 or 6 Rm # 10: 59 –11:58 Period 3 or 7 Rm # 12:01 - 1:00 Period 4 or 8 Rm # Lunch 1:00 after DISMISSAL MIMINUM DAY BEGINS 2ND WEEK OF SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH

9. Getting a great bus ride! • Bus Expectations • Waiting at the Bus Stop • Remain in the appropriate area • Sit quietly reading a book or quietly talking with friends • Be respectful at all times (there are many eyes) • Greet your driver with a smile and good morning! • While on the Bus • Remain seated at all times • Begin homework or another quiet activity • Keep the bus clean (no food or drink & pick up all trash) • If there is an assigned seat per your driver

10. Riding the Bus… • Exiting the bus • Stand only after instructed or the bus has fully stopped • Exit with courtesy or fellow riders (don’t race or run) • Clear the bus doors • Be respectful at all times (there are many eyes) • Say thank you land good by your driver with a smile! • Leaving School to Board Bus • Walk with your class to Bus boarding • Board the appropriate bus (Look for your assigned letter) • Keep the bus clean (no food or drink & pick up all trash) Bus riding is a privilege and we expect great reports from EVERY Bus Driver…

11. MTM Online Student Learning The Latest Programs in: • Mathematics • English Language Arts • History • Science • MOODLE

12. Inquiry-based Science Curriculum • Study science with: • Labs • Projects • Experiments • Outdoor Earth Lab • Field Trips • Prepare for Science Fair in upper grades • Science Guest Speakers

13. Student Planners • Students will be supported in the use of their planners in all academic classes to prepare for college & career success. • Planners help students to keep their academic and personal tasks in order. • Parents can support students by checking the planner for completeness and teacher communications. • Planners are available at the MTM Student store for $4.00 or you can secure your own planner.

14. Attendance = Success… Saturday Academy DAILY ATTENDANCE IS CRITICAL!! Students who miss school should attend Saturday Academy SCHEDULE: 4 Periods 8:30 – 12:30 • Online Learning Hour • English • Mathematics/Science • PE MTM is #1 in Attendance District Wide!!

15. The MTM Way RESPECT KINDNESS EXCELLENCE • Respect yourself, others, our campus, and our community • Exhibit school spirit by keeping our campus clean • Start each day on time. Daily Attendance = success! • Presentation is everything; therefore, dress for success with the MTM school uniform • Exercise positive behavior • Comply with all Millennial expectations • Talk using appropriate language

16. STEM Field trips • USS Midway overnight • Girls Science Days at USD, SDSU and UCSD • San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park (Behind the scenes) • High Tech Fair – Del Mar • Balboa Park Museums • 6th Grade Catalina Island 2 –day Excursion • Costa Rica Rain Forest • And more…

17. School Leadership and School Spirit (ASB) • Students can join the Associated Student Body (ASB) to gain leadership experience and create the MTM School spirit by organizing: • Spirit Rallies • School Dances • Awards Assemblies • CST Prize Assemblies • Free Dress Days • Spirit Week Activities • Sports Competitions • Dance and Talent Shows and more….

18. Publishing Student Work Students are able to publish their work in many ways such as: online on the MTM website, through 3-D prototyping on the 3-D printer, through podcasts, movies, comics, Socratic seminar sessions, etc.

19. Dressing for MTM Success Students may wear their choice of: MTM Polo Shirt with MTM LOGO Pants, shorts, or skirt in BLACK ONLY (PANTS MUST HAVE BOOT CUT - no skinny jeans or skinny pants) MTM outerwear must be SOLID BLACK or and MTM logo sweatshirt Outerwear and be: sweaters, hooded sweatshirts, or track jackets Footwear: close-toed shoes SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN FOR SAFETY Physical Education: P.E. clothing must be worn in P.E. only (black athletic shorts and white athletic shirt) FRIDAY is Presentation AND/OR Assembly Dress Day MTM Logo Oxford shirt with MTM tie (boys and girls) with Shirts tucked in Pants (boys) and skirts (girls) BLACK ONLY Sweater or Sweater vest in cooler weather-optional MTM blazer –optional Black, or white knee-high socks or tights (girls-with skirts) STAR REWARDS CLUB

20. MTM CST 2010-2011 Comparison Table

21. API Comparison and 2012 API GOAL + 40 point gain

22. Learning On the GO… LOGO Grant at MTM Computers going home… ONLY WHEN: Parents attend the orientation Parents complete all written permission forms Students complete Netbook training Computers will have 3G capability for 7/24 access to courseware

23. First Day of SchoolTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH • Campus opens at 8:30 • Arrive and eat breakfast in 6th Grade Court Area • At 8:55 proceed to your first class, Zero Period • Have an AWESOME FIRST DAY!!!