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Welcome. Grade 6 Orientation http://bjh.ednet.ns.ca / Follow us on Twitter! @ brooksidejh. Grade 6 Teachers. 3 Grade 6 classes Ms. Erin Cochrane, Ms. Adele Poirier and Ms. Jacquie Saunders. Resource – Learning Center and Guidance. Ms. Rounsefell – Learning Center Ms. Moshett – Resource

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  1. Welcome Grade 6 Orientation http://bjh.ednet.ns.ca/ Follow us on Twitter! @brooksidejh

  2. Grade 6 Teachers • 3 Grade 6 classes • Ms. Erin Cochrane, Ms. Adele Poirier and Ms. Jacquie Saunders

  3. Resource – Learning Center and Guidance • Ms. Rounsefell – Learning Center • Ms. Moshett – Resource • Ms. Meehan - Guidance

  4. Grade 6 Curriculum • Language Arts • Math • Social Studies • Science • Art • Healthy Living • Music • Physical Education • Band

  5. Assessment and Evaluation • Ongoing throughout the year • Class work / Journals • Assignments • Quiz / Tests • Projects / Portfolios / Presentations • Conferencing • Peer and Self Assessments

  6. Communicating Student Learning • Three Reporting Periods • Two formal Parent Teacher Sessions • Student Agenda Books • Teacher/Parent Contact • Phone Calls • E-Mail • School and teacher web pages

  7. Technology Integration Computer Lab Classroom Netbooks Wireless Access for students

  8. Student Services • If there are concerns regarding student’s progress… • Teachers refer the student to School Planning Team • SPT meets to discuss the best course of action for the student and follow up of that student is on-going

  9. Resource/Learning Center Support • Academics • Organization • Study Skills • Test Completion • Assessment • Remediation • Support for Students on IPP’s • Support for Students on Adaptations if required • In-class Support • Individual Support • Small Group Instruction • Transition planning and team work

  10. Guidance Services • To assist students with problems (academic or personal) that are affecting their performance in school. • To meet with students on an individual basis for counselling on school or peer related concerns. • To act as a contact person with community agencies – Public Health, Social Services, IWK.

  11. Guidance Services • To act as a student advocate with staff and administration. • To assist parents with any school related issue that their child may be experiencing • To oversee student records • Study skills for students needing the support.

  12. Tips for Helping Your Child Become A Successful Student! • Ask to see your child’s agenda book nightly • Set a time and place for school work to be done each day • Look over your child’s work to see if it is neat and complete • Have your child keep an accurate calendar of school activities • Check the school Webpage/Twitter / PowerParent daily

  13. Tips for Helping Your Child Become A Successful Student! • Attend all school functions – Curriculum Night, Parent Teachers (etc) • Find out about homework through the teacher’s website • Call teachers if you have concerns • Organize school materials the night before • Congratulate your child on a job well done!

  14. Extra Curricular • Noon Hour Clubs / Intramurals • Movie Nights • Try out for all sport teams • Student Leadership / Yearbook

  15. Cafeteria • Follows new Food and Nutrition Policy • Menu on our Web Site • Open during recess from 9:30 – 9:40 • 11:45 to 12:25 – Cafeteria Time (gr 6 and 7 students go in for the first 10 minutes before the gr 8 and 9 students)

  16. Library • Open five days per week until 12:30 • New and updated materials each year

  17. PEBS • Positive Effective Behavioural Support • Review of school / class rules • First week of school - expectations • Assemblies / Class rewards / Recognition certificates

  18. Questions ?? Thank you so much for taking the time to come this evening! We look forward to seeing you in September!

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