Welcome Parents Amherst Middle School Transition Grade 6 to 7

7 th Grade Two 7 th Grade Teams  Deb Hinrichs, Steve Opre, Cheryl Allison, Corey White  Linda Farrington, Corey Cranney, Linda Field, Danielle Service

7 th Grade Schedule  Two specials (world language, integrated arts, related services)  EAGLE Block  Core class  Lunch  3 Core classes

AMS Grade 7 A Day in the Life of an Amherst Middle School 7 th Grader

7 th grade th grade th grade th grade th grade th grade Common Core 7 (CC7) CC8 Core 1 Core 2 Core 3 PreCalc/ Core 4 Common Core 7 (CC7) CC8 Core 1 *(HC) Core 2 *(HC) Core 3 *(HC) PreCalc/Core 4 Calculus AP Calc. AB AP Statistics Statistics Financial Algebra Compacted Common Core 7 (CCC7) (or CC7 with VLACS acceleration) CCC8Core 2Core 3 Pre-Calc/Core 4 Stats. or AP Statistics Financial Algebra Calculus AP Calc. AB AP Statistics Statistics Financial Algebra Compacted Common Core 7 (CCC7) (or CC7 with VLACS acceleration) CCC8Core 2 *(HC) Core 3 *(HC) AP Statistics Financial Algebra Calculus AP Calculus AB Calculus II AP Calc. BC AP Statistics Statistics Financial Algebra Current Mathematics Pathways for Grade 7

Developmental Milestones  Physical, emotional and social changes  Hormonal changes  Make more of their own choices about friends, sports, studying  Become more independent (personality and interests)

Emotional - Social Changes  Show more concern about body image, looks, clothes  Experience more moodiness  Show more interest in and influence by peer group  Feel stress from more challenging school work

Thinking and Learning  Undergoing brain development changes  Executive Function Skills play a major role in student success  Have more ability for complex and abstract thought  Better able to express feelings through talking  Develop a stronger sense of right and wrong

7 th Grade Transition  Amount of homework ( minutes)  Learning how to study (independently)  Grades/Effort  Self - Advocacy

What can parents do to support their child at home?  Create a study environment at home  Provide support as needed  Prioritize assignments  Utilize the student agenda daily  Pack the bag the night before  Encourage your child to self-advocate  Communicate with your child’s teacher sooner rather than later  Hug your child and tell them you love them

Questions? Thank you!