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6th Grade Parent Orientation 2011

Moving to Middle SchoolBuilding the Foundation for High School and Beyond

Meet the Staff

Mr. Robert Motley, Principal

Mrs. Mary Mussaw, Assistant PrincipalMr. Joshua Wasilewski, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Ashley Harig, 6th Grade Counselor

Meet the StaffMrs. Mullen, Reading Teacher, 6th Grade Team Leader Mrs. Greene, Reading TeacherMrs. Jones, English TeacherMrs. Berman, English/Special EducationMr. Jones, English TeacherMs. Avila, Math TeacherMrs. Seas, Math TeacherMs. Kruzic, Math/Special EducationMr. Lehnerd, Geography TeacherMr. Glanz, Geography TeacherMs. Collins, Science TeacherMs. Kruger, Science TeacherMs. Fichter, Science TeacherMs. Myers, Special Education Team LeaderMrs. Norris, ALS/Special EducationMrs. Bickerton, GT Resource TeacherMrs. Eileen Reid, Applied Academics Team Leader, FACS (Family & Consumer Science)

Our Goal

To ensure that all middle school students attain the knowledge and skills to be prepared for their future.

What the research says…

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.

College and Career Readiness

Academic Skills

Academic Behaviors

High School

Readiness

Middle School Success

Academic Skills

What the research says…

The level of academic achievement that students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact on their college and career readiness than anything that happens academically in high school.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

Reading

Science

Challenges Forward

History

All Sixth Graders Take

English

Mathematics

Social Studies

Reading

Physical Ed

Art

Health

Science Family & Consumer Science

Core Plus

Science

Challenges Forward

History

Some Sixth Graders Take

Orchestra

Chorus

Band

Physical Education

Art

Music

Technology Education

65 %

25 %

10 %

Course Placement

Finding the Balance

Course Rigor

Course Success

Our Schedule

Supporting Academics

•Reading:•Below Level Students:

•AA Class of Academic Reading for 2 Quarters•Spell Read•Study Island Computer Program•8th Period After School Program

• Math:•Basic on the MSA:

•Moving with Math•Odyssey Math•8th Period After School Program

Supporting Academics

• Math:

•Basic on the MSA:•Co-Teaching•Math Assistants in the classroom

•Math:•Above level:

•Math Acceleration Program

Supporting Academics

Additional Supports:•History Day•Spelling Bee•Science Fair•Our Voice Publication

•GT Seminars:•Debate, Creative Writing, Math Olympiad, Black Saga, Stock Market, Book Club, News Crew, I-Movie/Podcasting, Drama, Musicial Productions

Supporting Academics

• 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.

Tips for

Parents

Academic Behaviors

What the research says…

The earlier a student develops important academically related behaviors, the more likely these behaviors are to become a habit.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

Academic Behaviors

Orderly Behavior

Positive Relationships

Academic Discipline

Attendance

Supporting Academic Behaviors

• PBIS--Positive Behaviors Interventions & Supports– Bark Bits– Silent Auction– School Store

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 to your child.

Tips for

Parents

Student Achievements at PVMS2008-2011

• Howard County Math, Science and Technology Fair– 1st Place Middle School Physics– 1st Place Middle School Plant Biology

• Black Saga Competition– Howard County Champions– State Champions

• Howard County History Day Competition– 1st Place Overall in Competition– 2nd Place for Individual Exhibit– 1st Place for Individual Documentary

• Our Voice, Howard County MS Literary Magazine– 9 students published

• Howard County Spelling Bee– Top 10 Performance

• Recognition as a Healthy Howard School

Questions? Please contact Us:School: 410-880-5840

Guidance: 410-880-5846

Mr. Motley –rmotley@hcpss.orgMs. Mussaw—mmussaw@hcpss.org

Mr. Wasilewski—jwasilewski@hcpss.orgMs. Harig—aharig@hcpss.org

CORRECTIONS

• Back To School Night– Tuesday, September 27, 2011 @ 6:30pm

• Student Orientation– Friday, August 26, 2011

• A – L meet 7:45 – 8:15 AM• M – Z meet 8:30 – 9:00 AM