1. Welcome to Pilgrim Park Middle School
Home of the Panthers!
Mike
We’re Behind You Video

2. Middle school philosophy
The mission of the School District of Elmbrook
to educate and inspire every student to think, to learn, and to succeed.
Middle school philosophy
Collaboration to meet the needs of all students.
Opportunity for all students to explore courses and content areas.
Student engagement through a variety of teaching strategies and assessments.
Guidance on appropriate and safe behavior.
Mike

3. Excellence
Wisconsin Exemplary Middle School – 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
School Exceeding Expectations – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 2012
Achievement Results That Consistently Rank Among the Top in the State of Wisconsin
Mike

4. Welcome to Pilgrim Park Middle School
Parent Information Night
WHO is Pilgrim Park Middle School?
WHAT Happens at Pilgrim Park Middle School?
HOW Do We Get Started at Pilgrim Park Middle School?
WILL YOU HELP Me Make the Transition to Pilgrim Park Middle School?
Mike
I Have MORE Questions!

5. Mike

6. Administrative and Guidance Team
Principal: Mr. Sereno
Associate Principal: Mr. Peperkorn
Guidance Counselor: Ms. Berghauer (6th Grade)
Ms. Brees (School Social Worker)
Mr. Birr (School Psychologist)
Mike

7. Role of the Guidance Counselor
Advocate for Students
Academic
Personal/Social
Career Exploration
Consultant and support for parents
Team member and liaison with the teachers.
Tammy

8. The Early Bird Gets the Worm (and the Bus)…
School begins at 7:18 a.m.
Students can arrive anytime after 7:00 a.m. to prepare for the day.
Breakfast is available in the cafeteria.
Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:13 a.m.
Mike

9. House System Historically, houses have been
2 teachers (about 55 students in the house)
3 teachers (about 80 students in the house)
4 teachers (about 110students in the house)
Teachers work together as teams to support the same group of students
House Teachers teach Core classes, ACE, and
STP
Core Classes: Language Arts, Communication Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Mike

10. A Student’s Day… Period A Day Course B Day Course 1 Communication Arts
Choices and Wellness (Sem 1)
Cosmic Connections (Sem 2) 2
Math 6 3
Science
Lunch
Lunch (Yummy! ) 4
Language Arts 5
Social Studies
STP 6
Physical Education
Band 7
Art (Quarter 1)
Becoming Independent (Quarter 2)
Computers (Quarter 3)
Exploration in Technology (Quarter 4)
Mike

11. Elective Periods Music / Physical Education (Both Required) Electives
Gym Clothes and School Issued Lock Required
Electives
Four, 9 week courses
Art, ATE, Computers, and FACS
Mark

12. STP Student-Teacher Period
Small Group and/or One on One Assistance with Teacher
Peer Collaboration
Homework Completion and Organizational
Support
Transitions to Middle School curriculum during
1st three weeks
Mark

13. Supporting Success for All Students
Quarterly Progress Reviews
Enrichment Opportunities
Homework Club
Academic Interventions
Special Education Programming
Mark
Enrichment Opportunities – GT, ACE, Clubs,..
Academic Interventions – GT, READ 180, Great Leaps, Supported STP, …

14. Travelling Between Classes
School Assigned Lockers / School Issued Locks ($5)
Four Minute Passing Times
Mark

15. Lunch 30 Minutes Preferred Seating Arrangement Debit Accounts
Ala Cart or Meal Options
Recess
Mark

16. Do I Have to Go Home Already?
2:31 Dismissal
Early Release each Thursday (1:34 Dismissal)
Busses Depart at 2:37

17. Transportation Parent Pickup: Be Patient, Be Safe! Bussing
Preferred Seating
Bus Committee
Homework Club Bussing on Mondays and Wednesdays

18. Athletics and Activities
Intramural Sports
Weight Lifting
Basketball
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Badminton
Dodge Ball
Athletics
Cross Country
Wrestling
Track and Field
Clubs
Student Senate
Homework Club
Ski and Snowboarding
Chess Club
Make It / Take It
Forensics
Techno Kids
Yearbook
Pen Turners
Book Challenge
Diversity Club
Running Club
Community Sports
Junior Spartans Football
Junior Spartans Basketball
Junior Spartans Volleyball
Junior Spartans Baseball
Music
Pilgrim Pizzazz
Jazz Band
School Musical
Drum Line
Mark

19. Parent Support – A Key to Excellence!
Partners in Education
Supporting Your Students Academically
Infinite Campus
Online Textbooks
Homework Club
ENCOURAGEMENT!
Pilgrim Park PTO
Mike/Leslie Dehn

20. Important Dates Online Registration Window Opens:
Wednesday, January 30th
Online Registration Window Closes:
Friday, February 8th
PPMS Shadow Days
Dixon: April 19th
Burleigh: April 15th and April 16th
Tonawanda: April 17th
Registration:
August 14th
Adventures in Middle School
August 22nd
Mike

21. The Scheduling Process
Online
Completed by Friday, February 8th
Utilize our Course Planning Guide
Tammy

22. Tammy

23. The Scheduling Process
Complete the Course Selection Planning form, with parent signature
Input Sections Online Utilizing Infinite Campus
Turn in Your Course Selection Planning Form and your Optional Parent Input Form to your 5th Grade Teacher by February 8th
Tammyt

24. Selecting Courses Math Music Math 6 or Math 6 Honors
Math 7 Honors by Recommendation Only
Math Selection Does Not Determine Enrollment in High School Math Courses.
Course Recommendation Included With Materials
Music
Band, Orchestra, or Chorus
Experienced Music Students May Take 2 Courses
Required Small Group Lessons During PE
Required Attendance at Concerts
Tammy

25. Selecting Courses
ACE
Required Courses: Communication Arts and Choices and Wellness
Elective Courses (Choose 1):
Greek Mythology
Cosmic Connection
Get The Point
Tammy

26. The Scheduling Process: Optional Parent Input Forms
Include Unique Learning Needs of Your Child
Unable to Honor Requests to be With Peers
House Size Suggestions Will be Considered
Tammy

27. Online Registration
campus.elmbrookschools.org
Tammy
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28. But What About….
QUESTIONS?