Robert Adams Middle School May 2, 2012

1. Welcome to Middle School Robert Adams Middle School May 2, 2012

2. Mission Statement: • Robert Adams Middle School is a positive, safe, and collaborative environment where all students have the right to actively learn and grow.

3. Central Themes • Essential Learning Goals • Deep Understanding, Mastery and Leveraging Learning • Sophisticated Reading, Writing and Overall Communication Skills • Deep Inquiry and Complex Problem Solving

4. Central Themes • Engagement • Authentic and Relevant Learning Experiences • Powerful and Deliberate Technology Integration

5. Central Themes Respect and Responsibility • Kindness and Caring • Respect and Tolerance • Responsibility for Learning • Responsibility to the School Community • Effort

6. A Typical Morning 7:15-7:27 Locker Time 7:27-7:35 Homeroom 7:37-8:07 Literacy Block 8:10-9:00 Math 9:03-9:53 English 9:56-10:46 Social Studies 10:49-11:39 Science 11:42-11:58 FLEX

7. A Typical Afternoon 12:00-12:25 Lunch 12:27-1:09 Foreign Language 1:11-1:53 Wellness/Art/Tech or Music 2:00-2:55 After school Help or Clubs 3:00-3:30-ish Take the late bus home FL and Arts rotates and is either held from: 7:37-9:03; 9:05-10:31; or 12:27-1:53

8. Classes on Team English/ Language Arts Math Social Studies Science 50 Minute Classes/ Every Day

9. Foreign Language and Arts Block Foreign Language (Every Day for 42 minutes) • Spanish • French Immersion or Introductory French Unified Arts • Wellness (3 Days in a 6 Day Cycle) • Band*, Chorus* or General Music (1 Day) • Art (2 Days for ½ the year) or Technology Engineering * Afterschool components

10. Grade 6 Program 30 Minute Literacy Block • Organization, Essential Skills, and Community Building • Intensive Reading Instruction • Reading and Writing in the Content Area/Applications 15-20 Minute Flex Period • Recreation and Community Building • Organization • Extra Help After School Help Sessions • At Least 1 or 2 Days per Week • Late Bus Leaves at 3 PM

11. Academic Highlights and Special Events • A Variety of Types of Reading and Writing • Author Visits and Cultural Performances • Active, Inquiry Based Science Experiences • Studying the World from Multiple Perspectives • Math Emphasis on Deep Understanding • Nature’s Classroom Week • Band and Chorus Concerts and Art Exhibitions • Community Service Opportunities

12. Teachers ELA Ms. Bailey, Ms. Cormier and Mrs. O’Rourke Social Studies Mrs. Cuevas, Ms. Wheelwright and Mrs. O’Rourke Math Ms. Jaung, Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Mailing Science Ms. Buckley, Mrs. Carroll, Ms. Doire Special Educators Mrs. Garnhum, Ms. Murray Mr. Conway, Mrs. Stonionis, Mrs. Mitsock, Ms. Silva

13. Guidance and Support Personnel • Mrs. Gavan, Guidance Counselor • gavana@holliston.k12.ma.us • 508-429-0657 x 1415 • Mrs. Magie, Student Services Team Chairperson • magiem@holliston.k12.ma.us • 508-429-0657 x 1405 • Mrs. McMahon, Adjustment Counselor • mcmahons@holliston.k12.ma.us • 508-429-0657 x 1421

14. Extra Help Band Chorus Circle of Friends Homework Club Math Club Dance Lessons Green Team Literary Magazine Running Club Intramurals Yearbook Club Computer Club Ski Program After School Activities

15. Questions?????