Middle School 101 Welcome 2015-2016 6th Graders!

MS 101 Topics of Discussion Academic Program Academic Support Programs Extracurricular Activities Discipline/Dress Code Parent Portal/itsLearning School Involvement Connie McCrary Welcome and Introductions Transition into Counseling Department sharing information about helping students achieve.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM Quarter system – Interim reports every 9 weeks. Report cards every 18 weeks. Cumulative grade on the end of year report card. Standards-based grading -Formative/Summative -SLO’s Rotating schedule– A/B/C/D weeks- Students will have the same class every day, but at a different time each week. Connie McCrary

Two Connections classes A Typical Day Each student takes 7 classes a day (52 minutes each)‏ Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Literacy/Enrichment Two Connections classes

Class Change Most classes are on same hallway (makes it easy to find classes).‏ Locker breaks usually between every other class period. Teachers have combinations to locks. Teachers available to provide extra help!

Connections and PE Students rotate randomly through the following connections: Art Technology Music P.E. Computer Literacy Health Band and Chorus are optional year-long classes For students taking P.E. Uniforms required ($20-$25); Locks for PE lockers required ($3)‏ Connie McCrary

STUDENT SUPPORT Counselors Social Worker Graduation Coach School Nurse Brandy McCachren & Connie Hohulin

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/ Sports You have to be in 7th or 8th grade to play sports for Little Mill Middle School. Football Basketball Cheerleading Track Golf We do offer intramurals to 6th grade students. Connie McCrary

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/ Clubs LMMS Clubs 2015 - 2016 Academic Bowl 4H Soccer Club Drama Jr. Beta FCA Forensic Science Science Jazz Band Cooking Club Pen and Paper Club Chess Club Iron Stang Art Connie McCrary

DISCIPLINE Code of Conduct School Wide Discipline Focus - RESPECT! Dress Code – Please buy clothes that meet dress code Midriff / cleavage Length of shorts and skirts Baggy pants Conduct Card Overview Video – Click here Connie McCrary

PARENT PORTAL What is it? How to use it? View grades and missing assignments Email teachers Monitor your child’s attendance Obtain bus route information Establish automatic notifications for academics Connie McCrary

PARENT PORTAL www.forsyth.k12.ga.us Helpful links at bottom of page Get your login/password from counseling or front office

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SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT- Volunteers Needed! PTSA Officers and Members Summer Volunteers School Store Local School Council Join PTSA Tonight! Connie McCrary

SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT- Business Partners Needed! Partners support school activities Active role in educating our students Small and large businesses Provide funding for special events Mentors and tutors Connects our school and community Connie McCrary

Other Middle School Transition Activities Chattahoochee Elementary 5th graders tour May 6th Chestatee Elementary 5th graders tour May 7th Mustang Camp: Saturday, August 1st 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. *No pre-registration necessary Open House: Monday, August 3rd 4:00-6:30 *Parents and students who attend Mustang Camp do not need to attend Open House.