What to expect at… The BEST Middle School

PRINCIPAL Mrs. Eyet

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mr. Molofsky

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mrs. Springer

6 th GRADE COUNSELOR Mrs. Wresche

6 th & 7th GRADE COUNSELOR Mrs. Mathews

8 th GRADE COUNSELOR Mr. Vaughn

Mrs. Ailshie School Counseling Secretary

What I know about middle school Create a CIRCLE MAP of all of the things you already know about middle School… We bet you know more than you think!!

By the end of todays meeting, students will: Understand the basic structure of middle school Understand the difference between core and encore courses Be able to identify the encore courses available Understand how to fill out your course selection sheet Be excited about attending Severn River Middle School.

MSA Data MSA Reading Grade 6 – 95 % Grade 7 – 94% Grade 8 – 82% MSA Math Grade 6 – 93% Grade 7 – 95% Grade 8 – 95% GRADE 8 SCIENCE 90%

Three School Rules Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Prepared In the Hallways In the Cafeteria In the Classroom On the bus

School Times 9:10 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. Pick –Up/Drop off Activity Bus

Typical Day In The Life Of A 6 th Grader 9:00 a.m. – Students Entering Building 9:07 a.m.– Attendance Is Taken and homeroom begins

Typical Day In The Life Of A 6 th Grader 9:07– Announcements begin 9:15 a.m. – Homeroom Is Over, 1 st period begins

PD1 9:15-10:13 Language Arts PD2 10:17-11:15 A Focus on Fitness & Health B your ENCORE selection C your ENCORE selection LUNCH 11:19-11:44 PD3 11:48-12:46 Mathematics PD4 12:50- 1:48 Science 6 PD5 1:52- 2:49 ENCORE- WHEEL Q1 True Colors Q2 World Language Connections Q3 Building Blocks for a Healthy Lifestyle Q4 Exploring Technology PD6 2:53- 3:50 Social Studies 6 3:50 DISMISSAL A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SRMS SHARK!!!!

Core Classes EVERY DAY ALL YEAR Math Social Studies Language Arts Science 2 Levels – Standard and Advanced

Language Arts Narrative Writing Persuasive Writing Poetry Research Novels: Roll of Thunder, Hear Me Cry, Trouble River, A Wrinkle in Time,Tuck Everlasing, Homecoming, Winn Dixie, Hatchet and more. Mythology/Folklore

Language Arts ADVANCED: MUST HAVE BOTH –412 or higher on 4 th Grade MSA. –Average of 5 th Grade Benchmarks 1 and 2 (to be determined) - MSA Grade 5 Score of 438 or higher

Science Matter and Energy Electricity and Magnetism Waves Rocks History of the Earth Environmental Space Experiments Science Fair Requirement

6 th GRADE MATH OPTIONS Common Core Math 6 OR STEMathematics 6/7 Integers, Proportional Reasoning, Algebraic Reasoning, Properties of Two- and Three-Dimensional Figures. Probability and Statistics. Learn Mathematics through problem-solving Focus on Fractions and Decimals.

Advanced Math Requirements A 4 th grade MSA score of 450 or Higher. A 5 th grade benchmark raw scores average of 80% or higher. A 5 th grade MSA score of 460 or Higher. Must meet ONE of the above requirements.

6th grade7 th grade8 th grade Math 6 Common Core- Standard STEMathematics 6/7- Advanced Math 7 Common Core- Standard STEMathematics 7/8- Advanced STEMathematics 8- Standard Algebra 1- Common Core- Advanced New Mathematics Sequence of Courses

Social Studies Geography River Valley Civilizations Classical European History Africa The Americas

Course Selection Sheet Label with student information placed here Students pick 4- Number 1-4 AVID Teachers level students

Encore Classes 6 PERIOD DAY = 2 ENCORE CLASSES + 4 CORE CLASSES. 1 ENCORE PERIOD IS THE WHEEL. 1 ENCORE PERIOD IS A/B/C ROTATION.

THE WHEEL Quarter 1- Aug-Nov. World Language Connections Quarter 2- Nov.- Feb. Exploring Technology (TECH) Quarter 3 Feb.- April Building Blocks for a Healthy Lifestyle (FACS) Quarter 4 True Colors (ART)

ENCORE-Everyone Takes the Wheel! World Language Connection: exploring languages and cultures Technology Education: develop awareness of the core technologies through participation in project based learning Family & Consumer Science/Health: empower the student to recognize and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Art-True Colors: working with a variety of ways of depicting a likeness from observation and examine ways artists show details and specific features in their work

A- B- C DAY Focus on Fitness and Health – everyone takes! Avid- if accepted Reading Course- if recommended You Pick TWO: –Band –Orchestra –Chorus –Percussion Ensemble –Music Goes Global –Dare to Dance –Project Runway –Box Score –Passport to the World

Physical Education Required for all students in grade 6, 7 & 8 3 marking periods of P.E. and 1 marking period of health Fitness Testing Uniforms No Showers Required TAKES UP ONE OF THE A/B/C ROTATIONS.

YOU PICK 2

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination Students must apply, interview and be accepted into the AVID program AVID prepares student for a rigorous course of study in preparation for acceptance to a 4 year college AVID provides study skills, assistance with organization and time management AVID provides tutorials to support advanced classes

Music Band – Oboe, clarinet, flute, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, baritone horn, trombone, tuba and percussion Orchestra (strings) – violin, viola, cello and string bass

Music Percussion Ensemble – skills and concepts of percussion necessary to perform in a percussion ensemble Music Goes Global– explore elements, history and role of music from earliest times through the present

Chorus Students will learn concepts of vocal production and choral techniques appropriate for a large ensemble. Chorus includes: Performing at 2 concerts and 2 festivals per year Show Choir is an auditioned group with additional performances

Dare to Dance Dance and its relationship to culture Creative Movement Expression Ballet, modern, jazz, tap, choreography, production, design career

Project Runway Express Yourself in Style! Learn basic sewing principles to express your own personal style using design and technology. Students will produce a fashion show to celebrate their designs.

And, theres more….. BOX SCORE- Students will explore sports statistics and analyze what is being measured. Fantasy teams will be created and tracked PASSPORT TO THE WORLD- Students will learn about the globally interconnected world of the 21 st century and analyze the influences of world cultures and languages

Specialty Encores: Additional Reading Support Some students will be selected for opportunities to increase their reading power. These important classes will be required if you are recommended.

Helpful Info.

Attendance Be on Time Note from Parents Drs Notes Early Dismissals/Late Arrivals

Student Agenda Elementary School Cost $7.00 Use in School Use at Home

Combination Locks Regular Locker- Must buy from SRMS-$7 PE Locker-Student provide lock

Homework How often? Blackboard (AACPS.org-Student-Blackboard) Counseling Department

Morning Announcements Homeroom Important Information

Health Room Staff Mrs. Knauss-Nurse Mrs. Rex-Assistant Medication

Breakfast & Lunch Times Cost- $2.85 Seating

Communication *Agenda *Blackboard *Course Syllabus *Homework Site *Teacher * Shark Times Telephone Parent Connect

Extra Curricular Activities Get Involved! Girls on the Run Student Government Intramural Sports FACS Club Math Club Newspaper Club Yearbook Club Service Club Art Club National Junior Art Honor Society National Junior Honor Society Chess Club 24 Game Club Stewards of the Watershed Club Environmental Independent Research Club Black Saga Club Russian Club Shark Support Mentoring Program

Support at SRMS After school tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays or by arrangement with the teacher Before school tutoring on Wednesdays AVID Reading Interventions Tutoring with NJHS MSA support sessions

Goals to Strive For Honor Roll Recognition IDT awards every year 6 – 8. By recommendation of teachers Nominated for NJHS in 7 th grade. *no referrals *GPA of 3.0 * Volunteer service to the community Presidents Award for Educational Excellence in 8 th grade Become Involved in your School

The First Day 6 th Grade Only Meet in Cafeteria Teachers by Homeroom Extended Homeroom Have Lunch Attend Classes Teachers Walk to Bus