Kingsview Middle School Incoming 6th Grade Articulation Meeting 2015-2016

Counseling Department Administrators Mr. Jimmy D’Andrea – Principal Mrs. Shelia Harrison – Assistant Principal Mrs. Ericka Singleton – Assistant Principal Ms. Kelly Bean – Assistant School Administrator Counseling Department Mrs. Heather Cohen – Resource Counselor Mrs. Kelli Shelhorse – 6th Grade Counselor (2015-2016) Mrs. Katie Mendelson – 7th Grade Counselor (2015-2016) Mrs. Jan Moore – 8th Grade Counselor (2015-2016) Mrs. Cathy Hocker- Secretary, Registrar, SSL Coordinator

Kingsview Staff Mrs. Barbara Escobar, World Language IRT Mr. Dan Goldsamt, 6th Grade Math/Team Leader Ms. Eve Janney, Special Education IRT Mrs. Janet Kilcoyne, Math IRT Mr. Wymon Lee, Science IRT Mr. Brad MacKay, PE/Arts IRT Mrs. Kristen Sullivan, English/Reading IRT Mr. Michael Tucci, Social Studies IRT

The Kingsview Vision Safe environment, physically and emotionally, where students and staff feel valued and respected and where students’ intellectual, social and emotional growth are fostered

The Kingsview Vision Outstanding teaching and learning where all students are engaged and challenged in every class, every day and where students are gaining the skills they need to be successful in the 21st century

As Kingsview Panthers, we R.O.A.R. with pride!

Responsibility Outstanding Attitude Respect Our PBIS Core Values R.O.A.R. Responsibility Outstanding Attitude Respect

What are the roles of the 6th grade team leader? Monitor the academic and behavioral performance/progress of 340+ students Communicate information to 6th grade teachers, parents, and students Attend to any/all 6th grade student, parent, or teacher concerns Serve as a “go-between” for parents and 6th grade staff Run and facilitate 6th grade meetings Co-coordinate 6th grade’s annual Outdoor Education field trip Serve as the chair of the school’s Student Recognition Committee Mr. Dan Goldsamt, 6th grade team leader Daniel_T_Goldsamt@mcpsmd.org

Math Articulation Kingsview Middle School 2015-2016 Janet Kilcoyne Math Department Resource Teacher Janet_Kilcoyne@mcpsmd.org 301-601-4611

Habits of a Productive Mathematical Thinker Reasoning and Explaining Standard of Mathematical Practice #2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively Standard of Mathematical Practice #3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others Modeling Using Tools Standard of Mathematical Practice #1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them Standard of Mathematical Practice #4 Model with mathematics Standard of Mathematical Practice #5 Use appropriate tools strategically Seeing Structure and Generalizing Standard of Mathematical Practice #6 Attend to Precision Standard of Mathematical Practice #7 Look for and make sense of structure Standard of Mathematical Practice #8 Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

CURRENT (2014-2015) GRADE 5 Students Rising 6th Grade Students 11/4/11 CURRENT (2014-2015) GRADE 5 Students Math Courses 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 C2.0 Math 5 C2.0 Math 6 C2.0 Math 7 C2.0 Math 8 C2.0 Alg 1 C2.0 Geo C2.0 Alg 2 C2.0 Pre Calc C2.0 IM C2.0 Alg 1 C2.0 Geo C2.0 Alg 2 C2.0 Pre Calc AP C2.0 Math 5/6 C2.0 IM C2.0 Alg. 1 C2.0 Geo C2.0 Alg.2 C2.0 P.Cal AP AP Rising 6th Grade Students Articulation process for current Grade 5 and Grade 6 students.

Math Course Pathways for Rising 6th grade students SY 2014-2015 SY 2015-2016 SY 2016-2017 SY 2017-2018 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 C2.0 Math 5 C2.0 Math 6 C2.0 IM C2.0 Algebra I C2.0 Math 5/6 C2.0 IM C2.0 Algebra C2.0 Honors Geometry

English and Reading Articulation 2015-2016 Kingsview Middle School English and Reading Articulation 2015-2016 Questions? Contact Kristen_M_Sullivan@mcpsmd.org

Teachers expect students to: Advanced English 6 Students are expected to: Read, examine and analyze novels, short stories, poetry, navigate visual literacy Independently write increasingly complex responses to reading Independently write increasingly complex creative narratives Use Course and Literary Terms Teachers expect students to: Show initiative and be able to work independently Do homework regularly and read nightly to build vocabulary skills Be able to navigate on-grade level texts Respond to a prompt using a paragraph and/or 3 paragraph essays

(Will replace Reading 6): Digital Literacy (Will replace Reading 6): Students: Will develop critical and creative thinking through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing in a 21st Century approach Will work through a problem-based process where students will learn to define real world problems of interest, research the causes of those problems using real-time global texts and then create solutions to address the problems Will advance students’ understanding of comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of text as well as vocabulary acquisition through reading complex informational and argumentative texts in a technology-rich medium Will collaborate regularly both through the research and the solution phases of their investigations

World Language Articulation 2015-2016 Barbara Escobar, World Language IRT Barbara_M_Escobar@mcpsmd.org

World Language Pathways 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade Spanish/French 1A Spanish/French 1B Spanish/French 2A/B Spanish/French 3A/B Spanish/French 1A Spanish/French 1B Spanish/French 2A/B Reading (Digital Literacy) Spanish/French 1A/B Spanish/French 2A/B Awareness of Language and Culture (Semester elective) Reading (Digital Literacy) Awareness of Language and Culture (Semester elective) Spanish/French 1A/B Reading (Digital Literacy)

Spanish and French Pacing of courses High school credit courses County Exam Work ethic and study habits

Awareness of Language and Culture Semester course (recommended elective) Focus on: culture non-verbal communication Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Farsi, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic and Hebrew

Welcome to Science! What school are you from? How much science did you do in a week at your school? http://gorillaartfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/mad_scientist.gif

Engineering and Design Process http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/183836main_edc_flow_5-12_540.jpg

Are you Hungry to Know More? Science courses feature… Problem/project based curriculum Instruction revolves around relevant everyday problems Inquiry-based explorations Higher level discussion and purposeful reading and writing http://www.tillhecomes.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/feast.jpg

Investigations in Science 6 Welcome to Science  Investigations in Science 6 Outdoor Education Basic Chemistry: Matter, Reactions Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Populations Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Basic Physics: Energy, Electricity, Waves Trout Project

What are skills the student in your life can work on NOW to prepare for next year? http://rxoutcomesadviser.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/confused-baby.jpg Answer questions fully with examples, data, and explanations Read, create, and interpret graphs, charts, and tables http://www.racemath.info/motionandenergy/velocity_time_graph_a.htm

KMS RT: Michael Tucci Michael_R_Tucci@mcpsmd.org 6th Grade World Studies KMS RT: Michael Tucci Michael_R_Tucci@mcpsmd.org Unit 1: Aspects of a Civilization: Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley, and Egypt Unit 2: Political Systems: Ancient Greece and Rome Unit 3: Economic Systems: Ancient and Modern China Unit 4: Cultural Systems: Religions of the World and Civilizations of the 1st Millennium

Advanced skills Unit 1 image analysis example Artifact Analysis Document Analysis Interpreting Maps Analyzing Images Analyze the image above. Explain how humans have modified their natural environment to meet their economic wants. Explain why this was necessary given the climate show in the image.

Historical Writing Writes a Topic Sentence that addresses the prompt (Makes a Claim) Most students can do this when they come to us in 6th grade! Supports the claim made in the topic sentence with evidence from the text Explains how the evidence from the text proves the claim from the topic sentence This is the area of need for many 6th graders.

Example Rubric Was Democracy fair for the people living in Athens? Students had 5 documents to analyze for examples that could be used to prove that the Democracy in Athens was fair or not fair for the people who lived there. GRADES 6 -11 EXPANDED SCORING RUBRIC FOR ANALYTIC AND NARRATIVE WRITING   Constructed Measure PARCC Standards Criteria for Success 2 pts. Claim Writing Written Expression Development of Ideas 10 pts. Examples and Explanation of the Examples The response addresses the prompt by stating the claim (Thesis or Topic Sentence) and includes the following: cites relevant textual evidence and inferred evidence to support the analysis (claim) Provides convincing reasoning (clear and detailed explanation of why/how) The development is consistently appropriate/relevant to the task, purpose, and audience. Topic Sentence explains: Makes the claim that democracy was fair or not fair for the people living in Athens. Evidence: Gives examples from multiple sources and explains how democracy was either fair or not fair for the people of Athens. Organization 5 The response includes a strong introduction, a well-executed progression/development of ideas, making it easy to follow and a conclusion. The claim is stated and proven with evidence that makes a logical argument and conclusion. Clarity of Language 1 The response uses precise language consistently, including descriptive words and phrases, sensory details, linking and transitional words, words to indicate tone, and/or content specific vocabulary. Transition words between evidence Knowledge of Language and Conventions 2 The response demonstrates an understanding of the conventions of standard English. (proper grammar) Though there may be a few minor errors in grammar and usage, meaning is clear throughout the response. Proper grammar. Few mistakes with punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

Physical Education & Health 3 Quarters of PE and 1Quarter of Health Health Related Fitness Fitnessgram Movement Skills and Concepts Invasion Games Net Games Personal Development Personal & Social Responsibility Problem Solving Decision-Making Skills Mental and Emotional Health Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Safety and Injury Prevention Nutrition and Fitness Personal and Consumer Health

Instrumental—All year Music Instrumental—All year Beginning band Intermediate band Orchestra Chorus—All Year 6th Grade Chorus

6th Grade Arts Exploration 4 different courses in 1 year Change each marking period Develop new and natural skills, talents and interests Art Study Strategies Tech Ed Computers

Study Strategies Build skills to enhance their transition to middle school Complete hands-on projects, lessons, games and videos Independent study strategies, Organizational skills Time management strategies Test taking strategies Reading strategies Leave the course with a “tool box” of ways help themselves be academically successful

Art Research and compose drawings for design ideas Paint self-portraits and landscapes that are reflective of their cultures Use different methods for graphite pencil drawings Apply knowledge using still life form, printmaking using the methods of sculpture and ceramics

Tech Ed Introduces core engineering basics of 2D and 3D design Create a 2D sketch drawing of a house Apply these concepts to create a 3D model  

Computers Create 10-12 projects using a variety of features of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Practice keyboarding

Special Education @ KMS Provide direct instruction and resource support to students identified as having special education needs according to state and federal guidelines. The team consists of parents, special education teachers, general education teachers, paraeducators, counselors, related services personnel (speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, etc…), as well consultation with our school psychologist and pupil personnel worker. We are a full inclusion program providing direct and indirect special education services both inside and outside of the classroom based on the student’s IEP. Students are assigned a case manager who oversees their program, meets with students on a regular basis to support their needs, and maintains weekly contact with parents.

What is Student Service Learning? MCPS students must complete a minimum of 75 SSL hours for graduation. MCPS students may begin to work on this graduation requirement the summer after completing grade 5. They continue to accrue hours throughout high school. 3737

How can students earn SSL hours? Specific academic courses grade 6 Science (10 hours) grade 7 English (10 hours) grade 8 US History (10 hours) School-sponsored clubs and organizations with service activities Pre-approved community organizations SSL Coordinator: Catharine_M_Hocker@mcpsmd.org www.mcpsssl.org

After School Activities Registration begins in Mid-September. Forms will be passed out in class. Activities Fair – Back to School Night Activities begin in October, and end in May. Intramural Sports: Indoor Basketball, Flag Football, Cross Country, Street Hockey and Weight Training Activities: SGA, Yearbook, Green Team, Chess Club, Environmental Club, Art Club, Engineering Club, Robotics Club, Teaching Our Peers Spanish (TOPS), and many more

Kingsview Middle School 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 School Structure Eight Period Day – every class everyday 7:55-2:40 Lunch 3 Lunch periods of 30 minutes PAWS time everyday No Recess Regular Lunch

SCHOOL VISITS Fox Chapel ES – January 28 McNair ES – January 29 Great Seneca Creek ES – January 30 Matsunaga ES – February 2

Kingsview Middle School Registration Procedures Registration forms are due to 5th grade teacher by Friday, February 6. We use your teacher’s recommendation, data, and your requests to decide your schedule. Make good academic decisions about: Reading ( Digital Literacy) or World Language Elective choice or choices

Course Choices If students are recommended for Reading (Digital Literacy), they MUST take Reading (Digital Literacy) and one elective choice. If students are recommended for World Language, they can select French or Spanish, and one elective choice. If students are recommended for World Language, they can opt NOT to begin in 6th grade and select two elective options. ** Students and parents should consider this decision carefully as changes will not be possible after registration is complete.**

Kingsview Staff Contact Information Mrs. Barbara Escobar, World Language IRT Barbara_M_Escobar@mcpsmd.org Mr. Dan Goldsamt, 6th Grade Math/Team Leader Daniel_T_Goldsamt@mcpsmd.org Ms. Eve Janney, Special Education IRT Eve_G_Janney@mcpsmd.org Mrs. Janet Kilcoyne, Math IRT Janet_Kilcoyne@mcpsmd.org Mr. Wymon Lee, Science IRT Wymon_H_Lee@mcpsmd.org Mr. Brad MacKay, PE/ Arts IRT Bradley_L_MacKay@mcpsmd.org Mrs. Kristen Sullivan, English/Reading IRT Kristen_M_Sullivan@mcpsmd.org Mr. Michael Tucci, Social Studies IRT Michael_R_Tucci@mcpsmd.org

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