Oakwood Middle School A College and Career Readiness Middle School

Oakwood Middle School Welcome Brian MatthewsPrincipal JR EasterlingAssistant Principal

The Oakwood Experience Our Goal is for each student to experience a personalized academic experience that is relevant and rigorous. Start your journey to be College and Career ready Variety of Course Offerings Community System for interventions / accelerations Focus on 21 st Century Instruction

Oakwood Middle School Constructed around the Community System –3 communities per grade level: Green, Gold, STEM –Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Math Personalized Schedules A variety of clubs and interscholastic athletic programs –Turk Knisely Athletic Enriched courses in Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts High School level Algebra and Geometry Positive Student Reward Programs Kids LOVE to come to school here

Special Education Needs All 504 Plans & IEP’s and their accommodations transfer from Glenwood to Oakwood –Emily Cook IEP students can be in any program at Oakwood Resource Room Instruction Core Plus More (Math & Reading) “Eagle” Time

Scheduling At Oakwood Personalized scheduling appointments with each family at Glenwood: –April 7, April 8, & April 10 You will meet with an Oakwood Principal, Counselor, or Teacher to walk through elective choices. You will receive information specific to your scheduling choice.

Different Schedule Options Immersion Arts (Green / Gold) Specialization (Green / Gold) STEM ALL THREE PROGRAMS ARE EXCELLENT!

Immersion Art Choices 1.Immersion students select one of the following ensembles: –Band, Choir, or Strings 2.Immersion students select one of the following Immersion courses: –Art, Dance, Music, or Drama 3.Immersion students select one elective: –Foreign Language, Fashion Design or Ceramics

Sample 7 th Grade Immersion Student Schedule PERIODA DayB DayMin. Per Day 1LANG. ARTS 55 minutes 2 IMMERSION AREA ELECTIVE (SEM1) PHYSICL ED. (SEM2) 55 minutes 3SCIENCE 55 minutes 4MATH 55 minutes 5LUNCH 30 minutes 6 HEALTH (SEM1) STUDY HALL (SEM 2) HEALTH (SEM1) STUDY HALL (SEM 2) 30 minutes 7 BAND, CHOIR, or STRINGS 55 minutes 8SOCIAL ST. 55 minutes EAGLE 25 minutes Immersion choices: Dance, Drama, Music, or Art Elective choices: Foreign Language, Fashion Design, or Ceramics

Specialization Art Choices 1.Specialization students select one of the following: Band, Choir, Strings, or IT Specialization students select one of the following courses: Visual Arts, Advanced Fitness, Performing Arts. Digital Media 3.Specialization students select one elective: Foreign Language, Fashion Design or Ceramics

Sample 7 th Grade Specialization Schedule PERIODA DayB DayMin. Per Day 1LANG. ARTS 55 minutes 2 ELECTIVE (SEMI1) PHYSICAL ED. (SEM 2) SPECIALIZATION AREA 55 minutes 3SCIENCE 55 minutes 4MATH 55 minutes 5LUNCH 30 minutes 6 HEALTH (SEM1) STUDY HALL (SEM 2) HEALTH (SEM1) STUDY HALL (SEM 2) 30 minutes 7 BAND, CHOIR, STRINGS, or IT minutes 8SOCIAL ST. 55 minutes EAGLE 25 minutes Specialization choices: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Advanced Fitness, Digital Media Elective choices: Foreign Language, Fashion Design, or Ceramics

STEM Choices 1.STEM students select one of the following: Band, Choir, Strings, or IT STEM students will have the following courses: Gateway to Technology 3.STEM students select one elective: - Foreign Language, Ceramics or Fashion Design - Any Immersion Art (Dance, Music, or Art)

Sample 7 th Grade STEM Schedule PERIODA DayB DayMin. Per Day 1 BAND, CHOIR, STRINGS, or IT minutes 2 GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE (SEMI 1) PHYSICAL ED. (SEM 2) 55 minutes 3MATH 55 minutes 4LANG. ARTS 55 minutes 5LUNCH 30 minutes 6 HEALTH (SEM1) STUDY HALL (SEM 2) HEALTH (SEM1) STUDY HALL (SEM 2) 30 minutes 7SCIENCE 55 minutes 8SOCIAL ST. 55 minutes EAGLEPBL 25 minutes Elective choices: Foreign Language, Fashion Design, Ceramics, Advanced Fitness, or Any Immersion Class.

Core Plus More

Sample 7 th Grade Core Plus Reading Schedule PERIODA DayB DayMin. Per Day 1LANG. ARTS 55 minutes 2 ELECTIVE (SEMI 1) PHYSICAL ED. (SEM 2) SPECIALIZATION AREA 55 minutes 3SCIENCE 55 minutes 4SOCIAL ST. 55 minutes 5LUNCH 30 minutes 6 HEALTH (SEM1) STUDY HALL (SEM 2) HEALTH (SEM1) STUDY HALL (SEM 2) 30 minutes 7 CORE PLUS READING 55 minutes 8SOCIAL ST. 55 minutes EAGLE 25 minutes Specialization choices: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Digital Media, or Advanced Fitness Elective choices: Foreign Language, Fashion Design, or Ceramics

Sample 7 th Grade Core Plus Reading & Math Schedule PERIODA DayB DayMin. Per Day 1LANG. ARTS 55 minutes 2 CORE PLUS MATH 55 minutes 3SCIENCE 55 minutes 4SOCIAL ST. 55 minutes 5LUNCH 30 minutes 6 HEALTH (SEM1) STUDY HALL (SEM 2) HEALTH (SEM1) STUDY HALL (SEM 2) 30 minutes 7 CORE PLUS READING 55 minutes 8SOCIAL ST. 55 minutes EAGLEARTS ROTATION 25 minutes ARTS ROTATION: Semester 1 – Physical Education 3 rd 9-weeks: Visual Arts 4 th 9-weeks: Ceramics

In order to have a positive experience in a STEM program, a students needs to: Think critically & solve complex problems Drive advancements in science, technology and mathematics Be self motivated, inquisitive thinkers Work independently and as contributing members of a team, accepting and reacting to improve oneself based on feedback and criticism

STEM- What is IT? Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Students participate in inquiry and problem-based instruction that integrates STEM with the traditional content areas Instruction will center on science, technology, engineering, and math as they impact the world around them Each team will work to design and construct integrated projects that incorporate the standards in science, language arts, social studies and math Partnerships and collaboration with local companies, agencies, businesses, and engineers.

If there are more qualified students than openings, a lottery system will be used to fill the 130 slots

What is Next? March Turn in STEM GW April 7, 8, & 10Personalized Scheduling June-AugustParent Updates via August 147 th grade Parent Meeting August 19 7 th grade – Transition Day September 10 Open House

Contacts Brian Matthews JR Easterling Matt Gagnon Jenna Steinberg Turk Knisely Emily Cook