1. Welcome to 7 th Grade Parent Orientation April 17, 2013

2. Agenda Introductions, Mr. Phillips Transition, Mrs. Petrosino Procedures & Activities, Mr. Heitmann Academics, Mr. Phillips Questions and Answers

3. Introductions Dirk Phillips, Principal Jon Heitmann, Assistant Principal Tim Liddy, Director of Student Activities Heather Kobylinski, Student Assistant Counselor Vivian Petrosino, MS Guidance Counselor

4. Transition Process Sixth Grade to Seventh Grade

5. Transition Mentor Breakfast –April 16, 2013 Class of 2019 Class Meeting –April 16, 2013 Orientation for Parents –April 17, 2013 Course Selection –Using Family Access during homeroom, students will select the following courses: Period 8 cycle electives Language choice – Chinese, French or Spanish (two- year commitment) Band / Instrumental lessons

6. Transition Math Placement Test –Math Placement Test - Testing on Tuesday, April 23 - Letter will be sent home to parents indicating math placement Individual 6 th grade class visits –May 2013 Move-up Day –June 21, 2013 –Students receive and follow 7 th grade schedule

7. Transition Fall 2013 School Orientation / Study Skills Course -- First 10 days of school MS Parents ’ Guidance Breakfast -- September MS Mentors / 7 th graders meeting

8. Skyward Parent Access and Student Access –Teachers post grades for assignments and assessments –Keep track of progress –Use for course requests / scheduling Will receive password and log in information

9. Activities and Clubs Middle School Activities: Welcome Back Dance – September Halloween Dance – October Mid-Winter Dance – February Student Council Middle School Mentors

10. Activities and Clubs Middle School Clubs may include: Computer ClubJewelry Club MS ChorusSpanish Club French ClubMath Counts MS YearbookBuilders Club MS Concert Band MS Jazz Band

11. Per. 1 Cycle or Band Research Study Skills Nutrition Computers Writing Workshop Per. 2 Core Academics: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Lang Or Physical Education Per. 3 Core Academics: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Lang Per. 4 Core Academics: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Lang Or Physical Education 11:13-11:43 LUNCH Per. 5 Core Academics: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Lang Per. 6 Core Academics: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Lang Per. 7 Core Academics: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Lang Per. 8 Intro to Stage Performance/Singing WillPower Art 7 Sustaining the Environment Money Matters Introduction to Italian Language and Culture S.T.E.M. History of Sports Fitness

12. Elective Cycle Classes Art 7 Fitness History of Sports Intro. to Italian Language/Culture Intro. to Stage Performance/Singing Money Matters S.T.E.M. Sustaining the Environment WillPower

13. Mathematics Math –Revising curriculum Criteria for Pre-Algebra (3 out of 4) –Math Grades –Teacher Recommendation –NJASK Scores –Placement Test

14. World Language 2 year commitment –Freshman Year: Spanish 2, French 2, Chinese 2 or –Spanish 1, French 1, or Chinese 1 Selection will be made on Skyward

15. Tips from 7 th graders “Stay organized – use folders.” “Always, always, always keep your locker organized!” “Pay attention in class.” “Do homework.” “Eat your lunch.”