Howard County Public School System Moving to Middle School Building the Foundation for High School and Beyond 2015-2016 CLARKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL RISING 6TH GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION April 16, 2015 WELCOME! MELISSA SHINDEL Principal Twitter: https://twitter.com/hcpss_cms Instagram: https://instagram.com/principal_shindel/ WELCOME! RACHEL CARR Council Delegate, CMS PTA Why support PTA? Many ways to get involved: • Join the Board • Chair a Committee • Volunteer to help Contact: Missi Hamet [email protected] PTA Website http://www.cms.pta.my-pta.org/ Mark Your Calendars May 21 from 5:00-7:00 pm CMS Fourth Annual Fun Run Promoting Health & Wellness in our Community DJ Food Social 2 miles Run/Walk Families invited to participate! Open to everyone. GT Enrichment Fair to follow Fun Run PTA Welcomes You!! 1) Volunteer! 2) Stay Connected • Email Newsletter, Facebook, Website 3) Fun Run 4) Spirit Wear on sale tonight! AGENDA • Our School & Staff • Goals, Vision & Research • Our schedule: – Overview – Specifics – Samples • Academic Behaviors • Resources • Q & A • Tour OUR SCHOOL • 3 grades: 6, 7, 8 • 619 students • 80 staff members • Mascot: Comets! • Colors: Black and Gold • Motto: Comets RULE! • School opened in 1979 • Renovated in 2008 OUR STAFF Front Office & Administration Student Services Special Education 8th Grade 7th Grade Related Arts 6th Grade 6th Grade Outdoor Ed NorthBay October 13-15, 2015 Save the Dates! VISION 2018: FULFILLING THE PROMISE OF PREPARATION HCPSS: BECOMING WORLD CLASS Vision Every student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel Mission We cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world HCPSS System Goals Goal 1 Students" Goal 2 Goal 3 Staff" Every student achieves academic excellence in an inspiring, engaging, and supportive environment." Every staff member is engaged, supported, and successful." Families and the Community" Families and the community are engaged and supported as partners in education." Goal 4 Organization" Schools are supported by world-class organizational practices. " Preparing students for their future vs. our present CMS VISION & BELIEFS Our VISION is to be a world-class middle school, preparing our students for a global, 21st century society. In a collaborative partnership with staff, students, home and community, Clarksville Middle School BELIEVES in: • Meeting the needs of all students, encouraging them to achieve their academic potential, and developing lifelong learners • Creating meaningful and memorable experiences for our students, in the classroom and beyond • Fostering a safe and positive school climate that promotes growth, respect and acceptance for all RESEARCH The research says… • The level of academic achievement that students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact on their college and career readiness MORE than anything that happens academically in high school. • The earlier a student develops important academically related behaviors, the more likely these behaviors are to become habits. • Middle school is a defining point for students in the college and career readiness process. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008. OUR GOAL Our goal… is to ensure that all middle school students have attained the knowledge and skills…to be prepared for their future. OUR GOAL Our goal… is to ensure that all middle school students have attained the knowledge and skills…to be prepared for their future. COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS The HCPSS Middle School Schedule The HCPSS Middle School Schedule OVERVIEW: • Seven 50-minute classes each day • Daily instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science • Innovation and Inquiry Reading Units • Additional instruction to students performing below gradelevel in English, math and/or reading • A variety of related arts classes The HCPSS Middle School Schedule OVERVIEW: • Band, orchestra and/or chorus options (performing arts) • World language (7th/8th grade) • GT (gifted and talented) and on-grade level classes • GT instructional seminars open to all students • Literacy embedded in all classes (disciplinary literacy) • Rigorous and engaging daily instruction that prepares students to be college and career ready The HCPSS Middle School Schedule COMAR* Requirements for middle school students: • Every year: ü PE ü Health ü Fine art (art, general music, band, orchestra or chorus) • At least 1 time during middle school ü 1 course with career-education content (6th, 7th or 8th grade) ü 1 course with financial literacy content (7th or 8th grade) HCPSS Requirement for 6th grade students: • All on-grade level reading students must take Connections*, a “transition to middle school” course + 1 additional innovation and inquiry unit (other students may take this course) *Other students may be scheduled for Connections and other reading units depending on their schedules/course selections • COMAR is the Code of • Maryland Regulations CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE LOGISTICS: HOW DOES EVERYTHING FIT TOGETHER? CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE 6th Grade TIME PERIOD KEY TIMES 8:14 Students Enter CMS • 8:14 a.m.: Doors open 8:23 - 8:30 Homeroom • 8:23 a.m.: 8:32 – 9:22 Period 1 Students must be in homeroom 9:24- 10:14 Period 2 • 11:08 a.m.: 6th grade lunch 10:16 -11:06 Period 3 • 3:08 p.m.: Bus riders are dismissed 11:08 –11:38 Lunch 11:40 -12:30 Period 4 12:32 - 1:22 Period 5 1:24- 2:14 Period 6 2:16 - 3:06 Period 7 3:06 – 3:08 Afternoon Announcements 3:08 p.m. Dismissal – Bus riders 3:15 p.m. Dismissal – Walkers & car riders (Buses leave around 3:15) (related arts) (related arts) • 3:15 p.m.: Walkers & car riders are dismissed CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE Every day, ALL students have: 7 classes Math Homeroom Science Lunch English/Language Arts Social Studies CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE Every day, SOME students will have: Homeroom Band Orchestra Chorus* You received information about these options from your child’s elementary school. You submitted your child’s form in February/March. *Depending on student interest and staffing, 7th and 8th grade chorus will either meet every day all year, every day for 1 semester, or every other day all year CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE Every day, SOME students will have: Math seminar* Homeroom ELA / reading seminar This is determined by your child’s elementary school / 5th grade teachers. *Currently, math seminar is only offered during the related arts periods due to scheduling logistics CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE During 6th grade, SOME students will have: Innovation and Inquiry Reading Units*: 1. Connections “Connections” is the HCPSS required course for on-grade level reading 6th grade students (in addition to 1 other reading unit) 2. Logical Reasoning 3. The Future of Water 4. It’s a Small World *Reading units are scheduled during most periods of the day, including related arts. CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE RELATED ARTS Students have 2 different related arts classes every day.* In 6th grade, most Related Arts classes meet either: • Every other day (A/B) for the year (PE only) • Every other day (A/B) for the semester • Every day for the quarter *Some students may take the same related arts course more than once in a year. If this is the case, the content will vary (such as units & skills taught, projects, etc.) CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE Required Related Arts Courses in 6th grade: All Year: Physical Education 1 course in each of the following: Health Career Module Fine Arts*: • Art • General Music • Band, Orchestra or Chorus *Students may be scheduled for more than 1 fine arts course CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE Other Related Arts course offerings: FACS (Family & Consumer Science) Tech Ed (Technology Education) GT Research Class* What is the difference between the: • GT Classes Modules: Reading • GT Research Class • GT Seminars ? *If your child is enrolled in GT English and GT math next year, he/she is eligible for this course. CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE 8th Period: 1 day each week 31 minute block Extra help Special Programs • FEA • Green School • GT seminars Used for: Make-up work Modified schedule Enrichment Group projects CLARKSVILLE’S SCHEDULE SAMPLE SCHEDULES SAMPLE 6TH GRADE SCHEDULE RA RA SAMPLE 6TH GRADE SCHEDULE 6th Grade Schedule No performing arts, no GT research, no seminars and no required reading classes ELA = English/Language Arts Reading = Innovation & Inquiry Reading Units = Related Arts timeslot SAMPLE 6TH GRADE SCHEDULE 6th Grade Schedule Required reading class, but no performing arts, no GT research and no seminars ELA = English/Language Arts Reading = Innovation & Inquiry Reading Units = Related Arts timeslot SAMPLE 6TH GRADE SCHEDULE 6th Grade Schedule Band, but no GT research, no seminars and no required reading classes ELA = English/Language Arts Reading = Innovation & Inquiry Reading Units = Related Arts timeslot SAMPLE 6TH GRADE SCHEDULE 6th Grade Schedule Orchestra and GT research, but no seminars and no required reading classes ELA = English/Language Arts Reading = Innovation & Inquiry Reading Units = Related Arts timeslot SAMPLE 6TH GRADE SCHEDULE 6th Grade Schedule Reading seminar, but no perf. arts, no GT research and no required reading classes ELA = English/Language Arts Reading = Innovation & Inquiry Reading Units = Related Arts timeslot SAMPLE 6TH GRADE SCHEDULE 6th Grade Schedule Math seminar and band, but no GT research and no required reading classes ELA = English/Language Arts Reading = Innovation & Inquiry Reading Units = Related Arts timeslot SAMPLE 6TH GRADE SCHEDULE STUDENT SERVICES Supporting Academic Behaviors ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE ATTENDANCE ACADEMIC BEHAVIORS ORDERLY BEHAVIOR POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS Supporting Academic Behaviors • 8th Period every Wednesday • Afterschool Homework Club • Extracurricular Activities, such as: Drama, SGA and robotics • GT Seminars, such as: book club, debate club, STEM and CMS/TV 25 • Guidance Activities and Groups, such as: Bring Up Grades Program for Organizational Skills and Lunch Bunch r o f s p i T s t n e r a P Supporting Academic Behaviors • Ensure that your child has the materials and place to study at home. • Set a regular time for homework. • Encourage your child to be responsible for chores and homework. • Provide your child with a range of experiences to allow him/her to identify areas of strength. • Talk and listen to your child. r o f s p i T s t n e r a P Supporting Academic Behaviors • Stay involved in your child’s education. • Attend parent conferences. • Stay aware of your child’s homework and school demands. • Attend school events. • Try to connect outside experiences to school learning to increase interest and relevance. 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