Rising 6 th Grade Information Northwestern Middle School Teach Hard, Love Harder. ~The Wildcat Way
Principal, Joel M. Peterson I am humbled and honored to serve as the Principal of Northwestern Middle School. I am honored because Northwestern is one of the top middle schools in our district and located in one of the best communities in Georgia. I can promise you that our school staff will work hard every day to continue Northwestern’s legacy of excellence and to ensure a first-class experience for your students and family.
Assistant Principals Camille Santos Deana Skimel Ashley Poston Ellen Mayo 6 th Grade 7 th Grade 8 th Grade Assistant Administrator
Guidance Counselors Jeanette Pena Janette Hinton Euodia Harris 6 th Grade 7 th Grade 8 th Grade
Instructional Support Michelle Robbins Mary Beth Tokarz Graduation Coach Instructional Support Teacher
SY20-21School Governance Council Joel Peterson • Cally Short • Johndra Jordan • Ivy Downey • Travis Allen • Allison Major • Nekeidra Frederick • Dawn Reed • Ashley Poston • Michelle Cardillo •
NMS Parent Teacher Organization Becky Jones Ann Nath Co-President Co-President
A Message from our PTO Co-Presidents Rising NMS 6th grade parents, We are so excited to have you join our Wildcat community next school year! We hope that you are doing well during these unprecedented times. We are looking forward to our PTO planning for the fall. We hope that you will find a way to stay connected to NMS during your child's time here. We look forward to engaging with all of you to support our amazing faculty, staff and students at NMS! Thanks, Ann Nath and Becky Jones NMS PTO co-presidents
PTO Information Ways to Stay Connected Northwestern Middle School https://www.fultonschools.org/northwesternms NMS PTO https://northwesternpto.membershiptoolkit.com Fulton County Schools https://www.fultonschools.org Join the NMS PTO Facebook Group ttps://www.facebook.com/groups/373113133404620/ Join the NMS Cat’s Pride Parent Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/873110842861799/ “Like” on Facebook Fulton County Schools https://www.facebook.com/FultonCountySchools Follow on Twitter Joel M. Peterson @JoelMPeterson Northwestern MS PTO @NorthwesternMs From there you can select to follow staff, teachers, counselors, etc. and don’t forget to follow Fulton County Schools @ FultonCoSchools Login and use Infinite Campus for a wealth of information about your child including; schedule, teachers, grades, communications, attendance, transportation and much more.
PTO Information Volunteer Opportunities at NMS There are a variety of ways to get involved at NMS. Our PTO is currently looking to fill the following positions - Co-President Secretary Legislation chair Bulletin board/Marquis chair Parent Welcome chair Student Enrichment chair PBIS liaisons chairs Business Partner chair Spirit Wear chair Parking Liaison chair Yearbook chair Please e-mail us at northwesternmspto@gmail.com if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering. Ann & Becky
Instructional Technology • Devices are used as a tool to aid instruction • Every student will have the opportunity to have a school issued personal device • FCS devices are preferred as outside devices are not supported by the infrastructure • Device agreement can be located on the school's website under NMS Quick Links
Rising 6 th Grade Students Visit NMS • Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:00AM – 10:30AM – Crabapple Crossing Elementary – Summit Hill Elementary – Hembree Springs Elementary • Friday, February 28, 2020 9:00AM – 10:30AM – Birmingham Falls Elementary – Manning Oaks Elementary – Alpharetta Elementary
Annual Events for 6 th Grade Students • Information Day – August 2020 • 6 th Grade Orientation Day – August 2020 • Curriculum Night – August 2020 • 6 th Grade Dance – February 2021 • 6 th Grade Field Trips – (TBD) • Junior Achievement – (TBD)
World Language or Reading • World Language o Spanish o French • Reading o Fiction & Non-Fiction o Guided Instruction o Independent Reading o Leveled Texts o Literary Writing Response
Science & Social Studies • Earth Science 6 o Geology o Meteorology o Astronomy • Social Studies 6 o Europe o South America o Central America o Oceania
English Language Arts & Math • ELA o Reading o Writing o Speaking & Listening • Math o Number Systems o Rate, Ratio, & Proportional Reasoning o Expressions & equalities o Area & Volume o Statistics
Connections Year Long Quarter Long (9 Weeks) Band Drama • • Orchestra Fam and Consumer Sc • • Chorus Visual Arts • • Explore Engineer and Tech • Fndt of Sec Info Systm • Math 6E Connections Enrichment • PE • Health • General Music • Career Awareness •
Sample General Connections Schedule Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 1 st Math Math Math Math 2 nd Advisement Advisement Advisement Advisement 3 rd Science Science Science Science Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess 4th Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies 5th ELA ELA ELA ELA 6th WL/Reading WL/Reading WL/Reading WL/Reading 7 th PE PE PE Health 8th Art General Music Career Fndt of Sec Info Awareness Systm
Sample Performing Arts (Band, Chorus or Orchestra) Schedule Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 1 st Math Math Math Math 2 nd Advisement Advisement Advisement Advisement 3 rd Science Science Science Science Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess Lunch & Recess 4 th Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies 5 th ELA ELA ELA ELA 6 th WL/Reading WL/Reading WL/Reading WL/Reading 7 th Band Band Band Band 8 th PE Health Career Explore Engineer Awareness and Tech
Clubs & Extra Curricular Activities Academic Bowl Chess Club • • Broadcast Club Crochet Club • • Drama Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes • • Garden Club Newspaper Club • • Planner Club Robotics Club • • Technology Student Association Role Playing • • Science Fair Club Intramurals • • Milton Color Guard Sports Club • • Student Council TOME Literary Society • • Yearbook •
What is the difference in TAG between elementary and middle school? • TAG is a pullout program in elementary school. • In middle school TAG students are served through their academic classes. • TAG classes may be comprised of only TAG students, or may be mixed model classes that contain both TAG and Advanced students • TAG classes are taught by TAG certified teachers.
Elementary vs. Middle School TAG Elementary Middle School TAG resource class TAG classes are a part once a week of the daily schedule Class size limited to 19 Class size limited to 29 Challenging units Rigorous content linked to science and curriculum in academic social studies classes TAG Progress Checklist Grades earned in provided to parents at classes the end of each unit
Continuation Criteria • Students must maintain an average of 80% in a TAG class • Probation lasts until the end of the semester • Decision made for placement after the probationary period.
TAG Questions If you have additional questions I may be reached by phone or e- mail. MayoEllen@fultonschools.org 470-254-2879
Registration Process Part I Northwestern Middle School Rising 6 th Grade Parents • • All Rising 6th graders must verify residency by providing 2 proofs of residence as detailed below. This includes students that are coming to us from a Fulton County Elementary feeder school. • Proofs can be emailed starting July 1st to NMSResidency@fultonschools.org (PLEASE PUT THE STUDENT NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE) or bring to Information Day in August. Save time and avoid the lines by emailing starting July 1st. • If your student is coming to us from one of the feeder Elementary Schools zoned for our building, all records will automatically transfer to Northwestern Middle. There is NO NEED to sign up for a registration appointment. • YOU STILL MUST FULFILL THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Registration Process Part II Northwestern Middle School Rising 6 th Grade Parents • • If you have moved into our district from a Fulton School NOT zoned for NMS , please let your current school know your student will not be returning • You will need to submit residency and complete an In- System Transfer Form (form can be found on our website under "Registration Icon" on our main page • If your student is coming to us from a private school or out of the county (not a Fulton School) you must register your student. • Go to Northwestern Middles website, scroll down and click on Registration Information for required documents. • Pre-Registration is open now. Please see Registration Information page for more information.
Registration Process Part III
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