Allen Cosentino, Principal Kim Hess, Assistant Principal Meet Our Staff Allen Cosentino, Principal Kim Hess, Assistant Principal Angie Szalecki, 6th grade School Counselor Elaine Mezeivtch, 6th grade Team Leader Susan Mako, GT Resource Teacher

MVMS 6th grade Team (Ms. Mezeivtch, Ms. Pusey, Ms. Cutsail, Ms. Nam, Mr. Jennifer, Mr. Klingler, Mr. Grabau, and Mr. Lewis)

MVMS Related Arts Team (Mr. Sindler, Ms Pearce, Ms. Parson, Ms MVMS Related Arts Team (Mr. Sindler, Ms Pearce, Ms. Parson, Ms. Bateman, Ms. Ludlow)

Preparing Students for the Future Middle school is a defining point for students in the college and career readiness process. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

College and Career Readiness Life and Career Skills Learning and Innovation Skills Information Media and Technology Skills Academic Behaviors 21st Century Skills High School Readiness College and Career Readiness What Knowledge and Skills will students need in the 21st Century?

Academics The level of academic achievement that students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact on their college and career readiness than anything that happens academically in high school. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School

All students are enrolled in seven 50-minute classes every day. The Middle School Schedule All students are enrolled in seven 50-minute classes every day.

English Mathematics Science Social Studies All students receive daily instruction aligned to Maryland’s College and Career-Ready Standards in: English Mathematics Science Social Studies English, mathematics, science, and social studies.

In addition, Maryland regulations require all students take: Health Education Physical Education Fine Arts (Music and/or Visual Arts) In addition Maryland regulations require all students to take Health Education (a quarter long course, typically scheduled every other day for a semester), Physical Education (typically scheduled every other day for the entire year), and a Fine Arts (Art and/or Music) course every year.

Music Performance Ensemble Options Band – Chorus – Orchestra Year-long classes Includes a daily large ensemble rehearsal and a weekly small sectional that are scheduled on a rotational basis Ensembles are ability-based. Music teachers will be in contact with elementary programs to schedule meetings and auditions. Please add a note/comment if your school is offering year long art/general music options for 7th and 8th graders.

Additional Course Options Family and Consumer Science Technology Education Reading and/or Math Intervention SCHEDULING NOTES: Almost all six graders will take the Innovation and Inquiry Careers Module which will meet the COMAR careers requirement and review critical reading skills. Students must take Family and Consumer Science in grades 7 or 8 in order to meet the COMAR financial literacy requirements. Selecting both Music Performance and World Language will limit a student’s ability to have access to the other related arts (Art, Family and Consumer Science, General Music, and Technology Education). Innovation & Inquiry Reading Modules GT Research

Finding the Right Balance Between … - Course Placements - Rigor - Personal Interests - Student Success

Academic Behavior

The earlier a student develops important academically related behaviors, the more likely these behaviors are to become a habit. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

Supporting Academic Behaviors At our school, staff and students: Start with the goal in mind Do what they do best, every day Celebrate effort and achievement Engage in positive experiences each school day Create excitement for the future.

Supporting Your Child’s Development Of Positive Academic Behaviors: Ensure that your child has the materials and place to study at home. Set a regular time for homework. Encourage your child to be responsible for chores and homework. Provide your child with a range of experiences to allow him/her to identify areas of strength. Talk to your child about school. Tips For Parents

6th grade/new student orientation Important Dates Date Activity 5/21/2019 Fifth Graders Visit 8/2019 6th grade/new student orientation 10/2019 Outdoor Education Please add any important dates.