1. 6th Grade Parent Orientation June 1, 2017
WELCOME TO MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th Grade Parent Orientation June 1, 2017

2. Sarah Turck, Monir Evers, Janet Krieger, & Brian Schaffer
Jennifer O’Connor
Principal
Sarah Turck, Monir Evers, Janet Krieger, & Brian Schaffer
School Guidance Counselors

3. Support for Transition
6th Grade Visits the Middle School
6th graders to visit on June 15
Discover courses and activities offered
Open House – Tentatively scheduled for August 30th from 4:30-6:30
Students explore the school with their schedules
Tours will be given by current students
Staff members will be available to answer questions

4. Scheduling Courses Offered: English Social Studies Science Math
Home & Careers
Physical Education (Every Other Day)
Art (Every Other Day)
Intro to Spanish or French (may be exempt through CSE)
Music: Band/Chorus/Orchestra or General Music

5. Scheduling (continued)
7:40am-2:35pm
9 periods each day (42 minutes) classes & 1 lunch
A/B Days
No Homeroom st period has an extra minutes for announcements

7. After-School Activities
Late busses are available for students who stay after school.
Late bus passes are required, which are obtained from the teacher of the program.
Homework Help
Teachers are available from 2:30 - 4:10 to assist students with homework and organization.

8. After-School Activities (continued)
Clubs
Including Yearbook, Theater Club, Science Olympiad, Art Club
Sports
Fall, Winter, and Spring sports are available at the modified level
Athletic Director: Lou Cioffi
ext. 2113

9. Communication Parent Portal Phone Email
Receive access to your student’s grades, assignments, and attendance to know what is going on. This is a great way to stay informed before progress reports and report cards are sent home.
Phone
You can always call the Middle School office at ext and leave a message for a teacher. Because classes are in session, sometimes this is a difficult way to get in touch.
All addresses follow the same format. First initial of the first name and last
Ex: Sarah Turck –

10. Communication (continued)
Websites
Teachers websites includes class work and homework
Middle School website:
Teachers
Teachers can answer question about grades,
assignments, and classroom routines
School Guidance Counselor
Counselors can answer questions about schedules,
academic planning, possible tutoring, etc.

11. School Rules
Electronic devices must be turned off during normal school hours.
No backpacks during normal school hours.
No hats or hoods are to be worn during school hours.
Refer to the Student/Parent Handbook.

12. Tips for Success Attend the Open House in August.
Insist on daily attendance.
Establish a routine study/homework plan.
Encourage students to stay for Homework Help.
Monitor your student’s planner.
Use the Parent Portal.
Review progress reports and report cards.
Be in touch if there are any concerns.

13. Questions?