WELCOME, PARENTS OF EWING FIFTH GRADERS To a Preview of FISHER MIDDLE SCHOOL April 4, 2018
FMS Leadership Team • Dr. Hanna (Principal) • Mr. Dwyer (Assistant Principal) • Mr. Sheplock (Assistant Principal) • Mrs. Freeman (Dean of Students) • Mrs. Citarella (Guidance Counselor)
OUR MISSION • As members of the Fisher Family, we expect all stakeholders, including students, staff, families and community, to be responsible and accountable for the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of the unique middle level learner.
How Will Our Mission be Accomplished? • It will be accomplished by creating a culture that includes: – Educators who value working with this age group and are prepared to do so. – A challenging and relevant curriculum. – Students and teachers who are engaged in active learning. – Multiple learning and teaching approaches that respond to our diversity. – High expectations for every member of the Fisher Family. – An inviting, supportive, and safe environment. – School, family and community partnerships. – Multifaceted counseling and support services that foster health, wellness, and safety. – Respect and acceptance of diversity through positive interactions by all members of the Fisher Family. Adapted in part from This We Believe by the National Middle School Association
HOW IS SIXTH GRADE DIFFERENT FROM FIFTH GRADE?
Fisher Middle School Hours of Operation • School Hours are from 8:05-- 3:05 • Morning Announcements begin at 8:25 • Breakfast Program Offered from 7:45 - 8:15 • Extended Day Program (EDP) offered from 3:05 – 6:00
CHANGE CLASSES/TEAMS
WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO: • BUILD ACADEMIC STRENGTH • DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS • NURTURE EMOTIONAL GROWTH • INSTILL RESPONSIBILITY
LUNCH WITH FRIENDS • Money may be kept on account • More Choices • Pin # remains the same • Team Seating •Ryan’s Garden • SOAR Activity Day
PHYSICAL EDUCATION • Change every day – Black/Gray/White Shirt – Sneakers – Athletic shorts or pants – Non classroom attire • Combination lock • Clean clothing at the end of each week
CURRICULUM • CORE COURSES ❑ Language Arts ❑ Humanities ❑ Tier II Support ❑ Tier III Support ❑ Mathematics ❑ Honors ❑ Tier II Support ❑ Tier III Support ❑ Science ❑ Social Studies ❑ Physical Education and Health
Overview of Schedule Features Daily homeroom period • Daily Physical Education class • Daily enrichment class following an alternate day • schedule (A Day/B Day) Grade level lunch periods • Block schedule of core classes within a 9 period • day Student selected enrichments • Support for struggling students •
TIME 6 TH GRADE 8:25-8:32 HR 8:32-9:13 PD 1 -- ACAD (1) 9:16-9:57 PD 2 -- ACAD (1) 10:00-10:41 PD 3 -- PE/E 10:44-11:25 PD 4 -- ACAD (2) 11:28-12:09 PD 5 -- LUNCH 12:12-12:53 PD 6 -- ACAD (2) 12:56-1:37 PD 7 -- PE/E 1:40-2:21 PD 8 -- ACAD (3) 2:24-3:05 PD 9 -- ACAD (3)
Sample Grade 6 Student Schedule Student: John Smith Team:Discovery Course Period Days Semester Room HOMEROOM HR MTWTH FY A1 ELA (HUM) 1,2 MTWTH FY A1 PE 3 MTWTH FY GYM MATH 4 MTWTH FY A2 LUNCH 5 MTWTH FY CAFÉ A MATH 6 MTWTH FY A2 BAND 7 A FY BAND TIER III MATH 7 B 1 D16 HEALTHY LIVING 7 B 2 C112 SS 8, 9 MTWTH 1 A3 SCIENCE 8, 9 MTWTH 2 A4
Enrichment Offerings Course offerings for the 2017-2018 year have not been finalized. 6 th Grade 7 th Grade 8 th Grade Exploring Art Experiencing Art Emphasizing Art Intro to Engineering Ceramics Music Technology Digital Citizenship Robotics Engineering Intro. to Painting World Cultures Computer Science Unplugged II Exp Tech: Invention & Innovation Exploring Spanish You and the Law Advanced Art Exploring French History through Film Computer Animation Computer Science Unplugged I Spanish 7 History through Film Healthy Living Spanish I (A) Folktales/Myths/Legends Music Technology French I (A) Financial Literacy Band Computer Applications: Google Apps Spanish I (B) Orchestra Band French I (B) Choir Orchestra Italian Advanced Band Choir Choir Advanced Strings Symphony Orchestra Musical Theatre Guitar Band Graphic Design Symphony Guitar
HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS • Need for a 70 average or higher for sports and clubs • With the exception of Homework Club, Failure is NOT an Option and The Tutoring Program • Honors Math • Humanities ELA • Required Summer Reading & Math packets
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Consultation Crisis Intervention Grades Coordination Lunch Bunch Mediation Advice Counseling
Organization = Success • Use agenda book • Use HW Web • Keep locker and binders neat • Make time for homework • Break big projects into smaller ones • Prepare the night before
HOMEWORK • EVERY NIGHT • NO MORE THAN 2 HOURS TOTAL • LINKED TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT • ONLINE HOMEWORK CENTER
Common Concerns as Students Transition • Finding way around • Locker/combination issues • Mixing with older students • Choosing sports and/or clubs • More homework • Teachers are tougher • Lunchroom • No classes with friends • Getting in trouble (ISS, OSS) • Peer pressure • More teachers
CLUBS, SPORTS, & TRANSPORTATION
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES • Stock Market Club • Homework Club • Student Council • Intergenerational Club • TCNJ tutoring • Art Club • GAME Club • Odyssey of the Mind • Science Bowl • Stage Band (tryouts • Bowling Club required • Fitness Club • World Cultures Club • Pep Squad • Musical Productions • Intramural Sports (2015 - Annie Jr, 2016 - – Flag Football Wizard of Oz, 2017- Little Mermaid, 2018 - Aladdin) – Street Hockey • Peacemakers Club – Volleyball
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS FALL • Soccer (boys and girls) • Field Hockey • Cross Country WINTER • Basketball (boys and girls) • Wrestling (Co-ed) • After July 1 st Fall paperwork can be • Cheerleading turned in • Physical is good for one calendar year SPRING • A complete athletic participation packet is required for the first sport. If • Baseball your child is trying out for a second • Softball and/or third sport an updated Health History Questionnaire is required . • Track (Co-ed)
TRANSPORTATION • Bus Passes • Drop Off & Pick Up • Bus Boards • Late Buses
HONOR ROLL
Positive Behavior Support Program aimed at increasing a positive school climate by: • Engaging the academic learner • Minimizing rates of rule violating behaviors • Encouraging acts of safe, respectful & responsible behaviors
S.O.A.R. RAFFLE
EWING WEBSITE (FMS) http://www.ewing.k12.nj.us/Domain/123 • Genesis (https://parents.ewingboe.org/genesis/parents?gohome=true) – district database management system. – parent access to grades through the internet. • Virtual backpack • Headlines • School Calendar • Homework Center/Agenda Book • Daily Bulletin
INSTANT ALERT • Board Of Education’s desire to have green initiatives • Used for: – Emergencies – Bus updates – Deadline reminders – Sport Cancellations
FISHER ATTENDANCE OFFICE EXT. 3106 • Absence – An absence is only excused when a Doctor’s note is provided to the attendance office. – Warning letters are sent out from the attendance office when a student accumulates 4, 8, and 10 absences. – The District is required to take legal action upon the 10 th absence. • Tardy – A tardy is only excused when a Doctor’s note is provided to the attendance office. – Warning letters are sent out from the attendance office when a student accumulates 5, 10, and 15 tardies. – The District is required to take legal action upon the 15 th tardy.
TO CONTACT THE SCHOOL CALL (609)538-9800: • Main Office Ext. 3100 • Guidance Ext. 3110 • Child Study Team Ext. 3130 • Attendance Office Ext. 3106 • School Security Coordinator Ext. 3167 • Nurse Ext. 3125 • Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) Ext. 3145
FISHER PARENT ASSOCIATION (FPA) • LEND MANPOWER AND SUPPORT FOR FISHER ACTIVITIES • COORDINATE FUNDRAISING PROJECTS • MONTHLY MEETINGS • FPA Information Desk • ptofisher@ewingboe.org
THINGS TO REMEMBER • Students will have their orientation at the end of May and be give course selections • Team letters will be mailed in August • Immunizations needed by 1 st day of school for 11 year olds – Tdap – Menactra • Fall sports physicals needed by 1 st day of school • Your child will have a great year at FMS
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