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Haverford Middle School

Haverford Middle School. Arctic Falcons. Welcome. 6 th grade highlights and expectations Middle school teaming Mrs. Sanborn, Science & LA, team leader Mrs. Lord, Math & LA Mrs. Needles, Social Studies & LA Mrs. Alexander, Developmental Guidance & HR Team website: AF website

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Haverford Middle School

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  1. Haverford Middle School Arctic Falcons

  2. Welcome • 6th grade highlights and expectations • Middle school teaming • Mrs. Sanborn, Science & LA, team leader • Mrs. Lord, Math & LA • Mrs. Needles, Social Studies & LA • Mrs. Alexander, Developmental Guidance & HR • Team website:AF website • Daily schedule – LA, M, SC, SS - meets every day all year

  3. Grading Philosophy • Accurate performance-based feedback • Common assessments and long-term assignments • Short-term assignments, notebooks, homework, and classwork • Quarterly grading: 80% Assessment, 20% Daily work, homework • Midterm and final • PowerSchool

  4. Math • Curriculum – based on PA State Standards & Core Standards • Resources – Math In Focus text (Book A & B), on line component (access coming soon) • Levels – ability grouping • Expectations – persevere, struggle, try everything • Grading - 80% assessments, 20% other work • Math Club - 2 days/week - T & Th-starting in November

  5. Science •Curriculum: –Rocks, Minerals, and Soil –MicroLife –Energy –Weather and Atmosphere •Program highlights / expectations: –Inquiry based –Collaborative learning experiences –Hands on learning experiences

  6. Science • Assessments: • 80% • 20% • Midterm Exam • Final Exam • Materials: • 3 ring binders • Dividers • Lab book • Text book • McDougal Littell

  7. Social Studies Curriculum: • Geography/ Maps and Globes review • Ancient Cultures of Southwest Asia and Africa • Cultures of Modern Day Middle East • Cultures of Modern Day Africa Resources: • The World History (Online access- http://my.hrw.com) • The World Past and Present • World Explorer Series • Cultures of the World Series (Research)

  8. Social Studies Interactive Notebook ( 5 subject Notebook) A collection of graphic organizers and illustrations that will teach note taking techniques of the big ideas in the Social Studies Units. Assessment 80% - reflect a student’s performance in common assessments, selected notebook pages and long-term projects. 20% - reflect a student’s performance on short-term assignments, notebooks, homework.

  9. Language Arts • Balanced literacy approach: reading, writing, speaking, and listening • Houghton Mifflin theme-based reading program • Novels • Writing: • Narrative • Persuasive • Informational

  10. General Stuff • PowerSchool – parents and students should check progress at least weekly • Advisory – T & Th, themed-focused based on student and HMS need • Google Docs – “Cloud” storage for documents • Homework club: • 4 days a week – MTWR • Rooms 252 and 278 • Starting the week of October 14th

  11. Communication • Email – Pick up a contact card on your way out! • Phonenumber • Assignment book • Web page for daily homework • Weekly email to AF parents – be sure to correct/update email addresses on sheets around the library. Weekly emails (Falcon Flyer) will start this Friday, Sep 27.

  12. Special Education The special education program at Haverford Middle School includes a variety of programs and services to meet the varied needs of students who have been identified as exceptional. The goal is to educate students in the least restrictive environment. The curriculum is the same as the general education curriculum. The materials used are supplemented in order work more intensely on specific skills.

  13. Special Education Language Arts • Language Circle: Linguistics • Language Circle: Framing Your Thoughts • Read Naturally Math • Smaller groupings allow for slower paced instruction, additional practice, and individualized attention. • Curricular materials are adapted to meet students’ unique needs.

  14. Good Evening • Thank you visiting with us tonight! We are looking forward to a great year in 6th grade! • Band parents / room 143 / 8:00 PM

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