1. Karrer Middle School
6th Grade Orientation

2. 6th Grade Teams
The 6th grade will be divided into balanced groups of students called teams.
• Students from Scottish Corners, Wyandot, and Glacier Ridge elementary schools will be mixed together to form teams.
• The teams will be balanced by:
- Academics
- Gender
- Music Selections
• There will be a common group of four to six teachers assigned to each team.
• There is a Team Leader assigned to coordinate each team.
• The Team Leader helps facilitate the needs of the students as well as the concerns of the parents.
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3. 6th Graders Day at KMS All Academic Core Classes Meet Daily.
Language Arts – 100 minute block every day.
Math, Social Studies, and Science courses will meet for 50 minutes daily.
Related Arts #1 (Music choice/ Study Center)
Related Arts #2 ( Reading 6 , Physical Education and Art)
Lunch
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4. Math Progression Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Math 5 Math 6 Math 7 Math 8HS
Algebra I*

5. Related Arts #1 Music (Every other day opposite Study Center)
Band (
Orchestra
Choir
Study Center (Every other day opposite music).
Teacher Assistance
Intervention
Media Center
• Quiet Reading

6. Related Arts #2
Changing to Trimesters this year which means more choices!
Physical Education (Will meet every day for 12 weeks)
Saftey * Lifetime Sports * Uniforms
Fitness and Wellness * Sportsmanship
Reading 6 (Will meet every day for 12 weeks)
Core Academic Skills
Informational and Technical Text
Science, Social Studies, Technology, Media
Art 6 (Will meet every day for 12 weeks)
Elements of design as they relate to effective composition
Basic foundational drawing skills
Ceramics * Sculpture

7. Course Selection Sheets
• In Related Arts #1- Pick one music option.
In the Related Arts # 2 – Students take PE, Reading 6 and Art 6
• Return to your child’s classroom teacher by April 10th
• Making changes

8. House Bill 487 - College Credit Plus -
As defined in Ohio House Bill 487, all public secondary schools and all public colleges must provide an opportunity for academically eligible students in grades 7-12 to take college coursework.
College Credit Plus is a program that gives students an opportunity to be enrolled in both high school and college coursework at the same time.
College Credit Plus replaces Ohio’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program (PSEO) and all dual enrollment programs.
The majority of these classes will be offered on the campuses of these universities.
Columbus State Community College (CSCC)
The Ohio State University (OSU)

9. Fifth Grade Visitations
Scottish Corners Elementary
Wyandot Elementary
Glacier Ridge Elementary
April 1, 2015

10. Outdoor Education October 7th to October 9th Both Teams Going Together
Heartland
3 Days, 2 nights
Fee - approx. $132/student
(scholarships available for financial
need – See Mr. Mousa for details)
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11. Clubs Art Club Youth Teen Institute Dance Club Karrer Connections
Yearbook
Student Council
Additional Opportunities
Community Education – Ski Club

12. Canteens Friday night 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. PTO Volunteer sign - up
Food, friends, games and music
6th grade students will attend one dance designed only for sixth grade students.

13. Lunch • Catered by Chartwells • Hot lunches • A la carte:
Sandwiches, salad, fruit, pizza, smoothies and much more!!
• Sack Lunch
• Lunch Account - Pay online or by check to cafeteria.
• A Peanut Free table is always an option.

14. Academic Communication
Open House (Fall)
Parent/Teacher Conference Nights
Sign up for electronic newsletter and
Progress Book
On-line view of current student grades
Notification on grade concerns
Homework assignments

15. School Info and Rules • School Day 8:28 to 3:08 • Student Handbook
• Team Rules
• Attendance Policy
• Dress Code
• Student pick up and drop off
• Cell Phones
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16. Before School Checklist
Schedules on Progress Book
Locker assignments on Progress Book
WALK your SCHEDULE –Walk-Through Days August 18 (9-1) and August 19 (1-6, with the principal’s picnic to follow)
Schedule information session in Home base on first day
Student planners sold at lunch during the first week and are also sold during the “walk through” days - $5
Activity/Family passes sold during the walk through and at lunch during first week –Student($20) and Family ($55)
Student pictures – FIRST WEEK
Bus Info on-line
Supply lists available on-line
Plan to attend the Principal’s Picnic on August at 5:00pm
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17. First Day
All 6th grade students report to home base
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Our district and building websites are updated with important information, building newsletters and homework information.
@KarrerMS
The middle school course handbook is available on the Karrer website under ‘Links’ on the right side of the main page