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Key Biscayne K-8 Center Welcome to Middle School

Key Biscayne K-8 Center Welcome to Middle School. Staff. Mrs. Silvia Tarafa, Principal Ms. Sharlesque Hill, Assistant Principal Dr. Herrera Torres, Assistant Principal Ms . Christy Santi , Guidance Counselor Mrs. Mirta Pont, Trust Counselor.

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Key Biscayne K-8 Center Welcome to Middle School

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  1. Key Biscayne K-8 CenterWelcome toMiddle School

  2. Staff • Mrs. Silvia Tarafa, Principal • Ms. Sharlesque Hill, Assistant Principal • Dr. Herrera Torres, Assistant Principal • Ms. Christy Santi, Guidance Counselor • Mrs. Mirta Pont, Trust Counselor

  3. From Elementary to Middle School:Changes to expect • Want more freedoms • Need organizational skills • New peer groups • New programs of study • End of Course Exams

  4. Tools for Success • Student Planner/Agenda • Very large calendar above your desk • Subject area notebooks • Balance daily schedule • Review class work/notes daily • READ, READ, READ!

  5. Block Schedule 2013 - 2014 * 30 minute lunch included

  6. Middle School Electives • Physical Education (mandatory unless waiver letter is attached) • Art Appreciation I • Computers • Music • Spanish • E.F.L. • Advanced Academics (C.A.T.S.) • Creative Writing

  7. READING Classes • Intensive Reading: The purpose of this course is to provide intensive reading instruction and practice in reading skills. Required for FCAT levels 1 and 2. • Developmental Reading: The purpose of this course is to provide intensive language instruction and practice in reading and writing. Required for ELL levels 1 to 4 (unless student passes the FCAT with Level 3or higher).

  8. Advanced Classes • Language Arts, Advanced • Mathematics I, Advanced • Mathematics, Pre-Algebra • EFL, Spanish I • Gifted (C.A.T.S.)

  9. Criteria for Advanced Classes • Individual student achievement • Standardized test scores • Classroom performance • Teacher recommendation

  10. Middle School Uniform Policy • Khaki or navy full-length pants (no skirts and no shorts) • Navy, light blue or white polo shirts with collar and emblem • Navy sweater or sweat shirt with emblem • Closed toe and closed heel shoes • School—colored jackets • Belt

  11. THINGS TO CONSIDER THROUGHOUT MIDDLE GRADES • Attendance and tardy record • Teacher recommendations for high school • Senior high school options (career academies, magnet schools/programs, vocational centers, charter schools, and more) • High school graduation options • Developing interests and/or talents

  12. Recommendations for High School • Work habits/work ethic/values and morals • Character traits • Personal appearance • Parental cooperation • Attendance and tardies • Academic Performance

  13. discipline • Bullying • Harassment • Sexual Harassment • Vandalism • Cheating It is everyone’s responsibility to report these and other serious incidents.

  14. Who Can Help with Questions and Concerns in Middle School? • Principal: Ms. Tarafa • Assistant Principal: Ms. Hill • Middle School Guidance Counselor: Ms. Bowden • TRUST Specialist: Ms. Pont • Teachers • Office Personnel • Support Personnel (security, custodians, cafeteria, paraprofessionals) • Parents/Guardians

  15. LOOKING FORWARD TO MIDDLE SCHOOL? SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS QUESTIONS

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