2. Welcome to Fall Creek Valley Middle School

3. Welcome To Our New 6 th Grade Parents  Distinctive Characteristics of a Middle School  Teams  Elective Courses  Unified Arts Semester Classes

4. Middle School – a school in the Middle Elementary 20 – 25 Students - Same Teacher - Mr. Smith’s Class High Middle Many Students - Individual schedule decides teachers Group of 150 Students - Same Group of 4 Teachers - Team

5. Teams At Fall Creek Valley  Science Teacher  English Teacher  6 th Grade – Reading & Lang. Arts  Math Teacher  Social Studies Teacher

6. 6 th Grade Teams At FCV  Team 6-1 – Team Leader- Mrs. Nierman  Team 6-2 – Team Leader – Mrs. Russick  Team 6-3 – Team Leader – Mrs. Scott  You will find out your child’s team during registration in August.

7. Your Child’s Schedule At Fall Creek Valley  Bus Drop off at 7:35 AM  If you eat Breakfast you can leave bus before 7:35 AM  School begins at 7:45 AM and ends at 2:45 PM  5 Core Subjects – with Team Teachers  Language Arts  Reading  Math  Science  Social Studies  2 One Semester Unified Arts Rotation Classes  1 Elective  Lunch

8. Rotation Class and Electives  Rotation  Art  Technology Education  General Music  Family and Consumer Science  World Drumming  Electives  Spanish (Forest Glen Global ONLY)  Orchestra  Band  Choir  Study Hall  World Cultures

9. S. T. A. R. Expectations – Be S afe – Be T olerant – Be A ccountable – Be R espectful

10. HALLWAY EXPECTATIONS - Be a STAR S afe: Walk on Right Hands/Feet/objects to self T olerant: Use school appropriate language Accept individual differences A ccountable: Attend class on-time Follow the Dress Code Keep hallways clean (use trash cans) Have a pass to be in the hallway during class time R espectful: Level 2 voice (conversational) Follow the 4-step procedure Respect the property of others

11. Be a Leader Show STAR qualities

12. Expectations for Effective Communications Return all Email and/or Voicemail from Parents within 24 hours Send list serve message at least once per week Update Web grades at least once every 2-weeks

13. Welcome To Our New 6 th Grade Parents Mrs. Curry Assistant Principal

14. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Bearcat Council Bearcat Morning New Jazz Band Drill Team Academic PursuitHeritage Day Builder’s ClubClub Six IntramuralsTalent Show Chess ClubYearbook Student Newspaper

15. Recognition Programs  Academic Achievement  Honor Roll  Regular  High honor roll  Honors with distinction  Team Celebrations  STAR Bucks  Perfect Attendance  Character Education

16. Welcome To Our New 6 th Grade Parents Mr. Valadez Assistant Principal

17. Lunch Procedures at Fall Creek Valley  More Ala-carte choices & Chili Cows available.  Leave money on account- best if before 7:45 am.  You choose your seat  Lunch is a class period – You MUST be on time.  Once in cafeteria you may only leave with a written pass.  We expect you to behave and clean up after yourself.

18. How do I show respect to any adult when I am being addressed  4-Step process for showing respect  Stop and turn and Look towards the adult  Be humble  Listen : let the adult speak first  If needed: May I explain? May I ask a question?

19. Welcome To Our New 6 th Grade Parents Mr. Phelps Athletic Director

20. Fall Creek Valley Athletics BoysGirls Fall:Cross Country (6-8) Cross Country (6-8) Football (7-8) Volleyball (7-8) Tennis (6-8) Tennis (6-8) Cheerleaders (7-8) Winter: Basketball (7-8) Basketball (7-8) Wrestling (6-8) Cheerleaders (7-8) Spring: Track (6-8) Track (6-8) Baseball (7-8) Softball (7-8)

21. Things to remember to be prepared to participate in Athletics at FCV  Activity Bus for ride home  Tuesday – 4:20 pm; Wednesday – 5:20 pm, Thursday - 5:20pm  For other times – parents must provide transportation.  You must attend practice everyday  Physical form on file in Athletic office.  1 per school year; after May 1 st of previous school year  Parents – please sign up for Bearcat Athletics List serve

22. Welcome To Our New 6 th Grade Parents Mrs. Payne-Shearer 6 th Grade Guidance Counselor

23. What does a Guidance Counselor Do?  Assists you with problem solving  Schedules your classes  Can guide you in selecting extra curricular activities  Periodically offer small group or classroom activities  Offers support to you and your parents  Can answer almost any question you have about middle school

24. What do you/your child need to do to prepare for 6 th Grade ?  Read your Fall Creek “Transitions” newsletter-this will be sent home with students in May  Pay attention and ask questions during your visit to Fall Creek Valley  Take home any information you receive to your parents  Talk to your parent/guardian about what elective class you plan to take next year.  Fill out and return your elective selection sheet to your elementary school teacher by April 17, 2009.

25. Welcome To Our New 6 th Grade Parents Mrs. Dobie Market Day

26. Welcome To Our New 6 th Grade Parents Mrs. Hoffman PFO Co-President

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