RODNEY THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL JAGUAR PRIDE th Gr Welcome come to the he Ri Rising ng 6 th Grade de Parent ent Orientat ntation on 1
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT • Major changes from 6 th to 8 th grade • Egocentric • Finding identity • Importance of peer groups and acceptance • Push limits and boundaries • Assert independence 2
WHAT WE CAN DO TO HELP • Greatest opportunity to have a significant impact • Provide a safe, nurturing environment • Recognize their needs and let go…a little • Establish and maintain clear boundaries • Help them to understand and accept consequences of actions • Work together – partners with parents 3
SAMPLE 6 TH GRADE SCHEDULE WEDNESDA THURSDA WEDNESDA THURSDA MONDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY Y Y Y Y X Y X Y X Y X Y X Y 1 English English English English English English English English English English ACT Social Social Social Social Social 2 Science Science Science Science Science Studies Studies Studies Studies Studies 3 Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Math Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective 4 / 5 Health/PE Health/PE Health/PE Health/PE Health/PE Health/PE Health/PE Health/PE Health/PE Health/PE 4
6 TH GRADE BELL SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY-FRIDAY 8:20 – 9:51 8:20 – 9:40 1 1 9:44 – 10:14 ACT 10:18 – 12:03 Lunch 10:41 – 11:06 A 9:55 – 11:25 2 2 Lunch 11:06 – 11:31 B 11:29 – 1:19 11:29- 11:54 A 12:07 – 1:27 3 3 11:54 – 12:19 B 1:23 – 2:50 1:31 – 2:50 4 / 5 4 / 5 5
6 TH GRADE ELECTIVE ROTATION X Day Y Day FPA 45 minutes FPA 45 minutes PHYSICAL 45 minutes WHEEL 45 minutes EDUCATION CLASS (changes every 9 weeks) Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) Wheel Classes Band Family & Consumer Science Chorus Technology Orchestra Computers Drama/Art Health 6
• Scott Trotta • Gifted & Accelerated Program - ( Focus ) • Accelerated Math Teacher
RTMS FOCUS PROGRAM Goal: Provide a challenging and enriching educational experience that meets the unique needs of exceptional learners!
WHAT I DO… • Collaborate regularly with classroom teachers; • Provide enrichment resources and materials to classroom teachers; • Plan and co-teach lessons in the classroom that extend and accelerate the curriculum; • Plan and co-teach ACT enrichment courses; • Design and oversee independent studies for students who want to participate in 2 events at once; • Please see my website under “Specialists” if interested in learning more about the Gifted Program.
MATH PLACEMENT 10
Middle School Mathematics Instruction Focuses on the development of: • number sense, with an emphasis on rational and real numbers • proportional reasoning • understanding rational numbers using concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations • flexible thinking when students solve problems
Process Goals for All Students • Becoming mathematical problem solvers • Communicating mathematically • Reasoning mathematically • Making mathematical connections • Using mathematical representations to model and interpret practical situations
Available 6 th Grade Mathematics Courses • Mathematics 6 • Extended Mathematics 6 • Extended Mathematics 7
Mathematics 6 This course provides opportunities for students to: • transition from an emphasis placed on whole number arithmetic in elementary school to a more in-depth study of rational numbers and the preliminary foundations of algebra • perform operations with rational numbers, recognize decimals, fractions, and percents as ratios, gain a foundation in the understanding of and operations with integers, solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, and represent proportional relationships using two variables.
Extended Mathematics 6 • This course is designed for students who have a solid foundation in performing operations with rational numbers, have demonstrated a strong ability to reason flexibly, and can learn material at an accelerated pace. • In addition to Mathematics 6 content, students will solve 2-step linear equations, and represent proportional relationships using two variables and evaluate algebraic expressions.
Extended Mathematics 7 • This course is designed for students who have a solid foundation in performing operations with rational numbers, have demonstrated a readiness for abstract levels of algebraic thinking, and who can learn material at an accelerated pace. • Students will develop an understanding of proportional reasoning, represent and solve multi-step linear equations and inequalities in a variety of ways, and discover the concept of slope as a rate of change.
Typical Mathematics Pathways Stafford County Public Schools - Example of Possible Math Pathways The following are examples for planning academic pathways and are not intended to be absolute models. Standard Diploma Advanced Diploma Example Pathways Example Pathway Senior Math Target: Senior Math Target: Senior Math Senior Math Target: Algebra 3 Senior Math IB Math Studies SL Target: AP Calculus Senior Math Target: OR Target: OR AP Calculus AND OR AP Statistics AP Statistics Algebra 2* IB Math AP Statistics AP Statistics OR Probability/Statistics 6 Extended OR 7 Extended 6 Extended Math 6 Math 6 Math 6 7 Extended 7 Extended OR Honors Algebra 1 7 Extended Math 7 Math 7 Math 7 Honors Algebra 1 Honors Algebra 1 OR Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 1 Math 8 Math 8 Math 8 Honors Geometry Honors Geometry Algebra Part OR Honors Algebra 2 Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 1 Algebra 1 1/Part 2 Honors Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 Geometry Part OR Math Analysis Honors Algebra 2 Honors Geometry Geometry 1/ Part 2 Math Analysis Year 1: IB Math Studies AP Statistics Math Analysis Honors Algebra 2 Algebra 2 AFDA** OR IB Math Algebra 3 Year 2: AP Calculus (AB or OR IB Math Studies AP Calculus (AB or BC) AP Statistics Algebra 2* AP Statistics OR BC) OR OR IB Math AP Statistics Probability/Statistics
Opportunities for Acceleration • First Part of the School Year for 6 th and 7 th Graders • Summer Mathematics Extensions for Rising 7 th and 8 th Graders
WHAT MAY BE NEW FOR A RISING 6 TH GRADER? • Multiple teachers Communication is key! • ParentVue • Switching classes • Agenda • E-mail • Lockers • ACT- Jaguar Jumpstart 19
BINDER/ORGANIZATION: *Help your child organize at home by checking to see that the papers are in correct sections. *Make sure your child is utilizing his/her agenda. *Do NOT throw anything away!!! 20
HOMEWORK HINTS DO • Check your child’s agenda every night. • Check your child’s homework for completion. • Watch your child place homework in his/her binder/bag. • Help your child review several days before a quiz or test. 21
ATHLETIC OPTIONS AT RTMS Volleyball Field Hockey Basketball Track & Softball Field Wrestling 22
ACTIVITIES AT RTMS 23
Chorus, Band, Intro. to Orchestra Tech. Art Drama ELECTIVE OPTIONS AT RTMS PE/Health Computer Family & Consumer Science (required) Solutions 24
SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES AT RTMS • M iddle School – Transitioning from childhood to adolescence. • Comprehensive Developmental School Counseling Program - Collaborate with administrators, families, teachers, and community agencies to create a caring and supportive climate • Academic Support and Planning Individual Student Support • • Small Group Counseling Classroom Lessons • • College and Career Planning • Bullying Prevention Campaign • Red Ribbon Week • Homework Club • Career Program and Career Day • Our Goal and areas in which we offer help Enhance the learning process, • • Promote academic achievement • Prepare students for secondary and post-secondary opportunities Promote student self-advocacy, conflict resolution, and self-management. •
SCHOOL CLIMATE POSITIVE STUDENT RECOGNITION • STRIVE Program: School climate, decision-making • R. O. A. R. S. = Responsible, Organized/prepared, Accepting, Respectful, Safe/orderly) • P. A. W. S. = Positively Achieving, Well-behaved Students • Leadership Opportunities • Honor Rolls: A/B, All A 26
The Program of Studies is a helpful resource where you can find course names & descriptions. 27
E L E C T I V E O P T I O N S 28
It is recommended that students come and try out the instruments to aid in successful placement. The Instrument Fitting options are as follows: Monday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 23rd from 4-6pm Other dates/times by appointment. ● Contact band director Mr. Taylor Cardwell at cardwelltm@staffordschools.net ● Contact Orchestra director Ms. Tresa Scruggs at scruggstl@staffordschools.net 29
SEC/SUPPORT • Use agenda, organizational tools, and communication with teachers to help with managing organization. • Communicate with teachers on missing assignments and other behaviors. • Schedule a meeting with the teacher if concerns arise through guidance. • After meeting, if concerns still exist, contact Mrs. Sullivan to schedule a student education committee meeting, also known as an SEC, to implement more structured interventions.
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