1. Are you smarter than a 6 th Grader? Science According to scientists, today’s continents were originally joined together in the ancient continent called ___________________________. Social Science Where was King Tut laid to rest? Mathematics A triangular sail has a base of 5 meters and a height of 10 meters. If canvass costs $18 per square meter, find the cost of the canvas to make the sail. Language Arts What is the name of the girl Tom Sawyer falls in love with?

2. Welcome to Madison Jr. High Home of the WARHAWKS

3. Counseling Team Lyn Walsh6 th Grade Counselor Susan Vivian 7 th Grade Counselor Stephanie Charvat8 th Grade Counselor Courtney Brown Social Worker Agnes Iraci Psychologist

4. Roles we play Counselors: Developmental activities Academic and social/emotional support Individual and Group Counseling Consultation with parents and staff members Resource referrals

5. Roles we play Social worker: Special education support Individual and Group Counseling Behavior Intervention Consultation Resource referral Psychologist: Evaluation Intervention Research/Planning Consultation Prevention Counseling

6. Developmental Changes Physical -Growing at different rates, awkwardness -Want to be like everyone else -Nutrition and adequate rest Intellectual -Concrete vs. Abstract thinking -Sense of justice (why?, test reasoning skills, expectations/challenges) -Slow down of intellectual development between ages 12-14 Social/Emotional -Independence vs. Dependence -Rollercoaster of emotions -Need to be heard by you and voice their opinion

7. Social Technology Cell Phone, Camera and Internet usage – School resource officer programs – 6: Cyber Bullying and Online Gaming – 7: Texting – 8: Social Networks Our experience at school – Jurisdiction, impact at school – Monitoring – Know how your children are using these things

8. REGULAR DAILY SCHEDULE PERIOD START END MINUTES 18:00 8:4848 28:52 9:3240 39:36 10:1640 410:20 11:0040 511:05 11:4540 611:50 12:3040 712:35 1:1540 81:20 2:0040 92:04 2:50 46

9. Possible 6 th Grade Schedule Period 1:Language Arts Period 2:Language Arts Period 3:PE Period 4:Social Science Period 5:Lunch Period 6: Science Period 7:Applied Arts and Sciences Period 8:Math Period 9:Supervised Study/Performance Music

10. Lockers Every student will be assigned a locker. Practice with a lock over the summer. Locker assistance is available during orientation and the first weeks of school.. Do not share them, or the combination. Locker shelves.

11. Communication If you have any concerns call right away. Need to get school’s perspective of what we observe. Work together to solve problems. Communication is key.

12. 6 th Grade Transition Activities MJHS visits elementary schools April 19th Receive overview of typical day at MJHS. Elementary schools visit MJHS week of April 25th Tour of school 6 th Grade Orientation August 10 th 6:00-8:00pm 6 th Grade Orientation Wednesday, August 13 th 6:00-8:00pm

13. Orientation August 10 th 6:00-8:00PM – Schedule and Locker Information online Aug. 8 – Community Building Activities – Get an overview from homeroom teacher of what to expect and how things work – Practice locker – Walk schedule (Thursday and Friday with parent) – Pick up supplies, if ordered through home and school

14. Registration