Welcome to Roberto Clemente MS 6 th Grade Parent Night

VISION Roberto W. Clemente Middle School is a community of learners who value individual achievement. We have captured our vision in the acronym PRIDE. We are a diverse school that recognizes the uniqueness of each individual child. Through innovative and visionary collaboration among colleagues and families, we will close the achievement gap, maximize student potential, and teach students about the value of service.

Our Mission: P Personal responsibility R Respectful interactions I Intelligence comes from effective effort D Diversity is embraced and Celebrated E Every child deserves a safe, clean environment

Outcomes By the end of the evening, parents will be able to identify: Key elements of Roberto Clemente MS’s instructional program Roberto Clemente MS staff who will help with the transition Key elements of the registration process and registration card Important future dates

AGENDA Welcome, introductions and review of outcomes Performance by Clemente Rocks Overview of Roberto Clemente MS Presentation of Instructional Program Presentation of Registration Process and Registration Card

Roberto Clemente Middle School Administration Khadija Barkley – Principal Alison Tillery – Assistant Principal James Richard – Assistant Principal Ann Marie Smith – Assistant School Administrator Doug Nelson – Center Coordinator

Roberto Clemente Middle School Counselors Susie Ikpembe-Kaigler – Resource Counselor and Center Counselor Linda Ramos – 6 th Grade Counselor Sarah Patterson – Alternative 1 Counselor Nancy Britton – Registrar Team Leaders Stacy Markowitz Eileen Carraway

CLEMENTE ROCKS

Roberto Clemente Middle School 1139 students 89 Professional Staff Members and 45 Supporting Staff Members Programs at RCMS Learning and Academic Disabilities Learning for Independence School/Community Based Gifted/Talented/Learning Disabled Center for Humanities and Math, Science, & Computer Science ESOL Middle School Reform

Instructional Program Roberto Clemente Middle School students receive a comprehensive, rigorous academic program at every grade level. There are seven class periods daily – each period appropriately 48 minutes. All students take courses in English, Math, Social Studies, Science, English, Physical Education and a Reading or a World Language class, as well as one elective. Our students have the opportunity to sample a variety of subjects throughout their three years in our Electives program. Electives are divided into 3 pathways: Technology, Music and Exploration. For information about each course, please review this course bulletin. Course offerings may vary by grade level.

Team Structure The team structure helps your child identify with a smaller group of students. Being on a team is like being in a family where students get to know one another and support one another. Students on a team usually have the same group of teachers. The team structure helps your child to build relationships with his/her teachers, which encourages your child to work with his/her teachers and ask for support.

Extra-Curricular Program The Clemente staff is concerned with the whole child and helps to ensure healthy development through an extra-curricular program. The many after-school activities include academic support, intramural sports, athletic teams, yearbook staff, and various other clubs. The Student Government Association (SGA) presents an excellent opportunity for children to become involved in their school. Many teachers stay after school to provide individual academic support. Activity buses are available, on days that activities are held, for students who stay for an organized activity or who work with a teacher..

Registration Process Recommendations Data Analysis is used to determine appropriate course placement for each student MSA, MAP-R, current performance, etc… Teachers review data recommendation and confirm or recommend alternate course

Registration Process Counselor visits to elementary schools January 25, 2012 Germantown ES McAuliffe ES Clopper Mill ES February 7, 2012 Great Seneca Creek ES Course bulletins and registration cards are distributed Parents and students review the registration card together. Parents have the right to recommend alternate course selection

Registration Packet Course Bulletin Registration Form Health Form with letter Dentist Form Dates to Remember New Student Information Card Letter about high school credit Information about Student Service Learning (SSL)

Registration Card Please fill in any missing information

Registration Card

Next Steps for Scheduling Our counselors input student courses into the scheduling program Scheduling Team determines Number of each sections needed Staffing needs Create Master Schedule Review of Student Data to ensure proper placement May, 2012 – send placements to elementary feeders to determine if any changes need to occur Summer, 2012 – use MSA data to review placements and supports

IMPORTANT DATES Registration Card Due Date Germantown, McAuliffe & Clopper Mill – February 3, 2012 Great Seneca Creek – February 10, th Grade Parent Transition Night – May 17, th Grade Parent Orientation Night – August 2012