Marietta Middle School Open House 2019-2020 Thursday, August 29, 2019 Team 7-6
Did you know? Marietta Middle School is an ● International Baccalaureate Middle Taking the Middle Years Program School serving almost 1,400 students in 7th and 8th grade. to the Top! ● MMS is committed to growing the whole child by implementing 7 Mindsets and PBIS. MMS offers specialized arts electives ● and 9-week exploratory mini-courses. ● MMS provides students opportunities to earn high school credit in various courses.
What is the Middle Years Programme The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), for students aged 11 to 16, is ● designed as an inclusive, whole-school programme by the International Baccalaureate (IB). ● At the core of all IB Programmes is the learner profile, 10 attributes fostered in students that promote their development as responsible members of their local, national and global communities. IB learners strive to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. In the MYP , students study 8 subject groups, with a minimum of 50 teaching ● hours per subject group each year. Language A, Language B, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Physical Education, Technology
IB MYP Why the Middle Years Programme? MYP is considered one of the best possible educational programs because it has: ● rigorous learning objectives a student-centered approach to teaching ● international perspectives ● ● concern for the whole child ● sustained teaching and learning in more than one language a focus on learning how to learn ● the development of flexible thinking that prepares students ● to evaluate information critically and apply knowledge in complex, unfamiliar situations.
A Day in the Life of a MMS Student Launch 7:15 – 7:30 am Breakfast 7:30 – 8:00 am Mindset Mondays and Reading Plus *7:56- Transition to first period for only select students. 1st 8:00 – 8:53 am Instructional Time (53 min) ELA *8:51 Gym, 400 Building, and Lower Garden Levels only 2nd 8:57 – 9:50 am Instructional Time (53 min) Math *9:48 Gym, 400 Building, and Lower Garden Levels only 3rd 9:54 – 10:47 am Instructional Time (53 min) Science *10:45 Gym, 400 Building, and Lower Garden Levels only 4th 10:51 – 12:35pm Social Studies Instructional Time (53 min) + Lunch + Brain Break *12:33 Gym, 400 Building, and Lower Garden Levels only 5th 12:39 – 1:32 pm Instructional Time (53 min) PE/Language B *1:30 Gym, 400 Building, and Lower Garden Levels only 6th 1:36 – 2:30 pm Instructional Time (54 min) Elective/Exploratory Courses
LAUNCH What do we do? Why does it matter? During Launch period, students will participate in Launch period runs from 7:30 am - 8:00 am activities that support both social and academic and provides our students opportunities to development. begin their day in a calm, focused, and organized manner. On Mondays (known as Mindset Mondays), we follow the 7 Mindsets curriculum. This is a researched-based curriculum that takes students Although the official school start time is 7:45 on a journey of how to lead productive and happy am, most of our students are on campus by lives. 7:30 am. Car riders are encouraged to participate for the duration of Launch period, Students typically participate in the Reading Plus but must be in class no later than 7:45 am. program on Tuesday - Friday. This online program adapts to the reading level of all learners (through grade 12) and provides them with ongoing reading exercises to strengthen their fluency and comprehension levels.
7 Mindsets and PBIS 7 Mindsets PBIS: The Blue Devil Standard The 7 Mindsets are a comprehensive blueprint for The Blue Devil Standard is derived from the IB happiness, intentionality and success, written in Learner Profile; it is a collection of standards simple, powerful language to teach and activate we expect all students to uphold. The Blue success strategies for people to live the lives of Devil Standard provides us ‘common ground’ so their dreams. that we can uphold a positive learning environment for EVERYONE! We start Monday mornings helping students learn that Everything is Possible when you Dream Big, Students that demonstrate the Blue Devil Standard earn privileges (noted below) and set putting their Passion First , showing them how We themselves up for academic success. Are All Connected and 100% Accountable for our futures, sharing our Attitude of Gratitude , knowing how to Live to Give , and understanding that The Time Is Now to make dreams come true.
Pearson enVision Math 2.0 What is it? At Home Support Marietta City Schools recently adopted a new Parents can access information on Pearson mathematics program, Pearson enVision for Realize by logging in with their child’s students in grades K-11. Pearson enVision is credentials. equipped with rich and engaging resources Homework Support that include a textbook and a digital platform ● Bounce pages (download the app) that can be accessed in the classroom or from Visual Learning Animation Videos ● home at www.PearsonRealize.com. Additional Practice MathXL ● ● Adaptive Practice Powered by Knewton Digital Tools-Pearson Realize ● Glossary Math Tools ● ● Games
High School Level Courses What high school level courses What does this mean for does my child have? my student? ● French/Spanish IAB (7th or 8th grade) These courses earn Carnegie Unit credit which ● Native Speaker Spanish IAB (8th only) counts towards high school graduation. ● French/Spanish IIAB (8th only) The grade for the course will appear on ● ● AC Algebra/Geometry A* (8th only) the high school transcript. ● AC Physical Science* (8th only) ● The course grade is NOT included in the ● Health (8th only) high school Grade Point Average (GPA). * Students take a Milestones End of Course ● Students may not decline credit for (EOC) exam that accounts for 20% of the final these courses, and students will not be grade. allowed to retake the course at the high school if credit is earned.
Exploratory Wheel Courses What is it? Why does it matter? Courses on the exploratory wheel occur on a The purpose of the approach is multi-faceted: nine-week rotation (by quarter). 1. Allows students to enter courses at various times of the year 2. Provides a preview of MHS career pathways 3. Better ensures students meet IB MYP requirements 4. Promotes greater engagement for students seeking a wider range of experiences
Team 7-6
Team Specific Information ELA -Ms. Darbey Math - Mr. Ibar Science - Ms. Waiters Social Studies - Mr. Meaders
Schoology What is it? Login Information Marietta City Schools is now using Schoology, Parent login information: an integrated learning management solution Website: https://app.schoology.com that provides course management, mobile When prompted for School: Marietta City learning, and support for communication. School District (with green arrow) Schoology enables our students, parents, and teachers to engage with learning materials *If you are unable to log in we may not have an email address in our student information and their school community from the system, or your email address is being used classroom and beyond. We look forward to by another family member in the system. using Schoology in our classrooms starting this school year to enhance connectivity and Please use the following email to report a communication. problem: schoologysupport@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
What can I do? Check ASPEN regularly! ● *If there are any problems with ASPEN reach out to Ms. Barbuto at 770-422-0311 ext. 5514 or aspenhelp@marietta-city.org ● Check the Blue Devil Blog for any news: https://www.marietta-city.org/domain/1175
● Movie on the Green: Friday, Sept. 6th Quarter 1 Progress Reports ● available in ASPEN: September 9 Upcoming ● District Title 1 Meeting: Sept. 12th @Central Office Dates! Picture Day: Wed, Sept. 18th ● ● Scoliosis Screening (8th Graders): October 7th and 8th Conference Week: October ● 14th-18th
More information about... IB/MYP: Media Center with Mrs. Sims Modern Language: Media Center with Ms. Newton and Mr. Perez-Cordero Visual Arts: Media Center with Ms. Northcutt Food Services: Media Center
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