Navigating the Middle School
New Responsibilities Locker Hall freedom Multiple Teachers Homework IPADS Activities Clubs Sports
Opening Day Special program for 6 th graders Lots of locker time Teacher introductions Lockers Building tour Lockers Expectations IPADS & Tech
6 th Grade Academic Subjects All academic subjects meet every day Students move in mixed groups from class to class Class length is approximately 50 minutes Academic subjects include: Language Arts- Integrated Literature and Writing Social Studies Science Mathematics Spanish/ Writing Workshop
6 th Grade Cycles, Health & PE Physical education/ health General Music/ Chorus Art Computer Science/ Coding Instrumental music – band: elective Small group instrumental lessons
6 th Grade Activity Period 20 minutes long Scheduled extra help Library visits Recess Guidance appointments Enrichment activities Homework Room Clubs
Activities and Clubs Student council Play Chorus and Band Sports Teams Homework Help Newspaper Recycling Moviemaking PTA Sponsored clubs: knitting, aquarium club, board games, after school recreation, movie club, bulletin board club
Sports & PE Gym uniforms Fall Cross Country Boys and Girls Soccer Volleyball Sign up through Parent Portal on Genesis – tab “forms”
Genesis • Parent-teacher communication • Grade book • Teacher comments • Online form completion: sports, technology, publishing etc.
Parents Corner Class of 2020
Summer Updates Class of 2020 webpage Google calendar for HW Ordering PE uniforms Summer reading Study Island Genesis Parent Portal sign up 6 th grade Immunization Forms Sports Sign Up information Continuous updates
Cell Phones Cell phones & electronics permitted on the bus and on class trips Turned off in lockers at school Call the office to contact your child Violation: the office holds the phone
School Nurse Health Office Website www.btschools.org Choose Ethel Hoppock Middle School Under “services” choose “Hoppock Health” Medication administration- parent or nurse Sports participation
6 th Grade Immunizations Immunizations necessary to enter 6th grade Meningococcal Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria & acellular pertusis) After 10 th birthday By first day of school
Absence Reporting Please call 908-479-6336 option 1 Excused absence = notify office MORE than 3 days = physician’s statement Submit physician authorized excuses and absence excuses to the Health Office Without documentation = recorded as unexcused Ten unexcused = referred to the municipal court No PE = No after-school sports participation No School = No after school activities
Medication Administration All medications including over the counter must be given by the school nurse Signed permission from the parent/ guardian in addition to the physician ’ s order must be completed The medication must be in the original labeled container
Middle School Matters Jordana Bradley Kamerone Jeter School Counselors
School Counseling Services Referrals can be made by parents, teachers, administrators, or students Regular meetings held during lunch, activity period, or non-academic classes Individual or group counseling available Service for ALL students Keep in touch!
Confidentiality Goal of middle school counseling is to empower students to be their own advocates Respect student privacy Confidentiality agreement Harm to self or others Student permission Court order
Peer Tutoring 6 th , 7 th & 8 th grade students serve as tutors for other students Tutors recommended by teachers Academics, organization, study skills Interested students are matched with a tutor Meetings are scheduled by tutor teams Additional outlet for students Quiet HW Room (lunch/ AP)
Freshman Placement 6th grade 7th grade 7th grade PARCC PARCC final scores scores grades 8th grade 8th grade Teacher 1 st MP PARCC Recs grades scores Your Freshman Placement
Character Education School-wide character education program Weekly advisory lessons Themes: Empathy & Communication 1. Bullying Prevention 2. Emotion Management 3. Problem Solving, Decision Making & Goal 4. Setting Substance Abuse Prevention 5.
Pay It Forward 6 th & 7 th grade students identified by teachers Meet once every 6 day cycle Goal to create a kind and positive learning environment Develop and lead activities to improve the school climate
Announcements Summer School PE Forms this summer to participate in Fall sports 6 th grade summer paperwork/ forms on Class of 2020 website
Tech Talk with Ms. Gizis Technology forms in Genesis IPAD handbook IPAD insurance plan Student responsibilities Consequences
So….. Enjo joy t the e jour urney We ’ re here to help!
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