FACTS ABOUT LMS: • Grades 7 & 8 • 600 + students • 51 minute blocks • Math, Language Arts , Science, and Social Studies Daily • World Language and Art, Communications, or Technology every other day throughout the year • Health and Physical Education • Instrumental Music Groups and Choral Groups every other day • Gifted and Talented • Team Activities • 2 School Counselors • 3 Child Study Team Members – School Psychologist (2x), Social Worker • ASI – Academic Support Instruction LA/Reading,Math • ESL • Special Education • 1:1 Initiative – Students and Teachers
House Structure
House Leaders • Phoenix – Mrs. Bozarth • Draco – Mrs. Reynolds • Orion – Mrs. Stromenger
Instructional Supervisors Technology, Librarians, Art, and Dr. Damian Bariexca: Music K-12 Special Education grade 7 to-age 21 Ms. Michele Deremer: Guidance and Career Readiness Ms. Melanie Fillmyer: grades K-12 Math and Science grades 7-12 Ms. Yvette Panasowich: English, World Language, Social Dr. Mary Pancoast: Studies grades 7-12, and ESL Athletics Mr. Gregg Zenerovitz
Times • School begins: 7:45 AM • School Day Ends: 2:45 PM • Early Dismissal: 12:15 PM • Building Opens: 7:25 AM
LMS Communication “How to Stay Connected” • Parent Access to Genesis • LTPS Website • Teacher Web Sites • Google Classroom • Alert Now – Phone/Email Messages • Facebook – LMSNation • Quick News • Twitter - LMSNation • Instagram - LMSNation
Cardinal Code Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible
Dr. Mary Pancoast Supervisor of English, Social Studies, World Language, & ESL English Language Arts • English 7th and 8th • ASI LA, Reading • Communications • Seminar Social Studies 7 th American History ● 8 th World History ● World Languages 7 th : World Language Survey ● 8 th : Chinese, French, Spanish ● English as a Second Language
Dr. Damian Bariexca Supervisor of Ed Tech & Related Arts • Fine and Practical Arts • Art • Technology • NJ requires districts to report on 8th graders’ technological proficiency • Music • Band (Concert & Jazz), Orchestra, Chorus, Performing Arts (8th grade) • Library
Co-Curricular Fine and Performing Arts - Band - Orchestra - Jazz Band - Chorus - Performing Arts (8th) - Two Concerts each year (Fall/Spring) - Tri M Honor Society - Special Events (Arts Festival, Field Trips) - Hershey Park - Art Club - Community Activities
Ms. Yvette Panasowich Supervisor of Math & Science Alignment to NGSS/NJSLS 2016-17 ● 1 Year of Life Science ● 1 Year - Physical Science Alignment to NJSLS ● Math 7- on level ● Accelerated Math 7 ● Math 8th - on level ● Algebra 1 - 8th grade ● ASI - 7th & 8th Math ● Seminar - Grades 7 & 8
Math Placement Criteria Need 4 of 5 Indicators for placement Have 3 of 5 Indicators Challenge Assessment Avaliable 1. MP Average: 90% or higher Math 6 Math to 2. NWEA: Spring 85% (82% lowest threshold) 3. Year End Benchmark Assessment : 80% or higher Math 7 Accelerated 4. PARCC Math Score L4 or L5 5. Teacher Recommendation NWEA Percentile Scores 1. MP Average: 85% or higher Math 6 Accelerated 2. NWEA: Spring 85 % (82% lowest threshold) 3. Year End Benchmark Assessment: 80% or higher to 4. PARCC Math Score L4 or L5 Math 7 Accelerated 5. Teacher Recommendation NWEA Percentile Scores
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Math 6 → Math 7 → Math 8 OR OR OR Math 6 → Accelerated Math 7 MS Algebra I → OR OR OR Accelerated Math Accelerated Math 7 MS Algebra I 6 → →
Advancing Math Placement 1. Begins Summer 8th to 9th Grade 2. HS Dual Enrollment Geometry and Algebra II 3. Summer work while in HS
Beyond LMS 8th 9th 10 th 11 th 12th Math 8th Algebra I Geometry /H Algebra II/H Optional or Algebra I Advanced Math 8th Algebra I Geom/H Alg II w Trig Optional or AND OR Algebra I Advanced Alg II/Hon Pre Calc/H Alg I Geometry/H Algebra II/H Alg II w Trig Optional OR Pre Calc/H Calc/H Optional Alg I Geometry/H Pre Calc/H AP Calc AND AP Stats Alg II/H Prob Stats Discrete Math SUMMER WORK Pre Calc/H Calc/H Optional Alg I Geom/H AP Calc AP Stats SCHOOL YR Prob Stats Algebra II/H Discrete Math
Summer Math Packets ● Posted on the LMS Website ● Summer Math Packet Assistance is available - check the website in June for specific dates ● HS also has Summer Assignments in math and other subjects
OTHER PROGRAMS/SERVICES In-Class Support courses: •English •History Out of Class Replacement: •Math •Science ● English ● History ● Math ● Science Study Skills Resource Support
Health and Physical Education Health 7 • Sexual Education • Human Body Systems • ATOD’s (Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs) • First Aid and CPR Health 8 • Sexual Education • ATOD’s • First Aid and CPR • Eating Disorders • Skin Issues Athletic Programs Physicals Impact Testing Eligibility
FOR THE ATHLETES… All students must have a current physical on file with the • middle school nurse and must register online. These forms are available online: www.ltps.org/athletics • Playing a sport requires a commitment. Teams practice after school Monday - Friday. • More information about our teams and coaches contact information can be found on the LMS Athletic Webpage
Co-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Extra-Curricular ■ Athletics – Fall: Boys / Girls Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country – Winter: Boys / Girls Basketball, Cheerleading, Wrestling – Spring: Boys / Girls Track, Softball, Baseball ▪ Intramurals -Basketball -Volleyball *staff vs. student games Spring Intramurals
Extra - Curricular Clubs - Student Council - Yearbook - School Store - Science Olympiad - Math League - Model Un (8th grade) - Homework Club - Art Club - Morning Announcements - Social Club - Special Olympics - After School Workshops - Drama (play production, Acting, Stage Crew) - Ambassadors
Extra - Curricular - House Relays - Minute to Win It - Spirit Days - Marking Period Award Ceremonies - Dances -7th Grade Picnic - Snow Tubing Trip (8th) - Career Day - Mindfulness - Family Book Nights - No HW Nights - Friday Prize Days - Career Day - Arts Festival - Student vs. Staff Basketball and Volleyball - Community Service Opportunities - Field Day - Student of the Month
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