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E astern Middle School WELCOME 5 th Grade Parents and Students Who We Are Vision Core Values All students are entitled to exemplary instruction in a safe and Every child can learn and orderly environment. succeed. All students

  1. E astern Middle School WELCOME 5 th Grade Parents and Students

  2. Who We Are Vision Core Values All students are entitled to  exemplary instruction in a safe and  Every child can learn and orderly environment. succeed. All students will receive the  instruction, encouragement and  The pursuit of excellence is opportunities they need to build the fundamental and unending. knowledge and skills required to become contributing citizens of a  An ethical school requires global society. fair treatment, honesty, openness, integrity, and Mission respect. To build a foundation for the success  A high quality school strives  of all students by developing to be responsive and respectful relationships, providing accountable to the students rigorous instruction, and and families maintaining high expectations.

  3. STAFF COUNSELORS ADMINISTRATORS 6 th Grade: Dr. Rynn 7 th Grade: Mrs. Keene-King Principal: Ms. Crouse 8 th Grade: Mrs. Petty Assistant Principals: Student Support: Ms. Magden Mrs. Brevard 6 th grade TEAM LEADERS Mr. Feamster Mrs. Rowe Magnet Coordinator: Mr. Kerwin Mr. Menth CONTENT SPECIALISTS Mathematics Mr. Harrigan English/Reading Mrs. Cantergiani Social Studies Mrs. Rice Science Ms. Thompson ESOL/World Languages/Electives Mrs. Ray Physical Education & Health Mr. Yammarino Special Education Services Mrs. Mariam Alizadeh and Ms. Jennifer Frazier

  4. Linguistic transition  All English Speakers will remain in the cafeteria for the duration of our presentation.  All Spanish speakers may remain in the cafeteria OR can transition to the media center for the duration of our presentation.

  5. Daily Schedule  7 Period Day  FREE Breakfast served daily  Each Period is about 45 minutes  4 minutes passing time  3 lunch periods (each lunch is 30 minutes long)  Daily TCB  PBIS Lessons  DEAR

  6. What Classes Will I Take? ENGLISH WORLD STUDIES INVESTIGATIONS IN SCIENCE MATH PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH READING ELECTIVE

  7. How Are My Course Levels Determined?  Your current 5 th grade teachers recommended you for classes that best meet your academic needs  Various data points were reviewed such as MSA, MAP R, MAP M, Reading Levels, and Grades  On Level and Advanced courses are available for students

  8. Required Courses Comprehensive Humanities Advanced English 6 English English 6 Humanities English ESOL 1, 2,3,4 or 5 READING EXEMPT Literature in the Humanities Reading Reading 6 Basic Reading C2.0 Math 6 C2.0 Math 6 Math Investigations in Mathematics (IM) Investigations in Mathematics (iM) Advanced Investigations in Science 6 Advanced Investigations in Science 6 Science Investigations in Science 6 Investigations in Science 6 Advanced World Studies 6 World Studies Humanities World Studies 6 World Studies 6 Physical Education/Health PE/Health 6 PE/Health 6 Elective Courses Comprehensive Humanities World Language French 1A/B French 1 A/B (Must be Exempt from Reading) Spanish 1A/B Spanish 1 A/B Intermediate Band Intermediate Band Advanced Band Advanced Band Intermediate Orchestra Intermediate Orchestra Music (Full Year) Advanced Orchestra Advanced Orchestra Intermediate Chorus Intermediate Chorus Advanced Chorus Advanced Chorus Art 6 Art 6 Fine Arts Computer Applications 6 Computer Applications 6 (Each course is 1 Trimester) Music 6 Music 6 Literacy Elective (Reading Exempt) Media Digital Literacy

  9. ELECTIVE OPTIONS TRIMESTER ROTATION: Art 6/Intro. to Computers/General Music WORLD LANGUAGE BAND OR ORCHESTRA CHORUS AFTER SCHOOL BAND DIGITAL LITERACY

  10. 6 th GRADE ART • Drawing • Painting • Sculpture • Printmaking • Collage • Design • Art History& Appreciation

  11. Instrumental and Vocal Music • Intermediate Chorus • Advanced Chorus • Intermediate Band • Advanced Band • Intermediate Orchestra • Advanced Orchestra What instrument do you play? How long have you played?

  12. GENERAL MUSIC 6 Explore the World of Music. Perform music of different cultures and historical periods.

  13. Computer Applications 6 • Digital Citizenship • Game Design • Digital Arts • Programming

  14. World Languages French I Spanish I These classes are high school courses One HS credit may be earned

  15. Optional After-School Course: Band The course will be scheduled every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday o from 3:00 PM – 4:10 PM (once the activity buses are running regularly). The class will only be offered if there is a demand for the course o

  16. Student S tudent Ser ervice ice Lear Learning ning (SSL SSL)  Students are required to earn 75 SSL hours between the summer of their 5 th grade year and graduation  Students will earn 30 of their 75 hours while they are here at Eastern  10 hours through Science in 6 th grade  10 hours through English in 7 th grade  10 hours through Social Studies in 8 th grade  Mr. Towson, is our SSL coordinator and can help you with any questions or concerns.

  17. Extr xtra Cur a Curricular ricular Activ Activities ities  Art Club Interscholastic Sports* 7th & 8th Asian American Lead   Basketball Drama Club   Cross Country Chess Club   Soccer Computer Club   Softball Digital Literacy  Intramural Sports ** 6 th , 7 th & 8 th Homework Club   Soccer Intergenerational Bridges   Track Challenge Math Team   Weight training School Newspaper   Football Student Government Association   Early Bird Basketball GSA  Tennis Club   Weight Lifting Club After school activities are held Yearbook  on Tues. Wed. & Thurs. Young Writers’ Academy  3 - 4:15 pm

  18. Success Means….  Be on time to school and class  Dress for success  Speak respectfully to peers and adults  Participate in class  Utilize your agenda book  Complete all classwork and homework assignments  Study for test and quizzes

  19. Registr tratio tion  Pine Crest ES – February 10 th  Oak View ES – February 4 th  Signed registration print outs – NO LATER THAN February 12, 2016 *Submit to homeroom teacher*

  20. Closure & & Feedback  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  Open House – Open Conversations  Help us improve this process Stay in Touch  Our website: www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ea sternms/  PTA Listserv  Distributions  Twitter: @PrincipalCrouse

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