John F. Kennedy Middle School

Grade 6 Parent Orientation

May 21, 2012 & May 22, 2013

Presentation Topics

Introductions

Facts about JFK Middle

Grade 6 Programming

Bell Schedule

2013-2014 School Initiatives

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

Important Dates

Questions

Learning Community Introductions

Administrators

Department Chairs

Guidance Counselors

Grade 6 Teachers

Pupil Services Staff

Secretaries (Main, House, and Guidance)

Custodians

Cafeteria Staff

PTO

Facts About JFK Middle School

Current Student Enrollment: 1,157

Certified and Non-Certified Staff: 170

Opened in 1969

Named after the 35th President of the United States

Mascot - Patriot

Mantra - PATRIOT PRIDE!

NEASC Accredited

Chapter Member of the National Junior Honor Society

Team Structure: Interdisciplinary

Monthly Newsletter - In The Middle

Regionally Competitive Instrumental and Vocal Music Program

After School Clubs and Activities

Active Parent Teacher Organization

After School Program (ERfC)

Newest Fact About JFK Middle School

Finalist for the 2013 National Middle School of the Year!

Will be announced June 24, 2013

JFK Middle School Layout

Grade 6 Programming

Interdisciplinary Teams

Regular Education Interventions (Math and Reading)

Special Education

Accelerated Math Offering

Electives

Instrument or Vocal Music

Talented And Gifted Program (TAG)

Home Access Center

Special Student Messages

Grade 6 Student Daniel Shermer

Grade 6 Student Emma Ketchale

Scheduling

Seven period bell schedule for 6, 7, and 8

Grade 6 Learning Lab for Making Meaning

Daily Team Planning Times

(Conferences/PPT/SAT/Data Discussions)

Homeroom A & B

Sample student schedules

School Schedule

2013 -2014 JFK Middle School Initiatives

Initiative 1

Safe School Climate & Rachel’s Challenge

Initiative 2

Common Core State Standards

Initiative 3

Student Success Plans

Initiative 4

Educator Evaluation

Arrival/Drop-Off Procedures

Morning Drop Off Procedure

Student Drop Off Corridor

Traffic flow is continuous

Parents have been supportive

Dismissal/Pick-up Procedures

Pick up process on South Side of building did not work

Goal 1: Student Safety

Goal 2: Eliminate Traffic Backup on Raffia Road

Afternoon Pick-up has been seamless

Important Dates

Open House

August 21 & 28 (5:30 - 7:00 PM)

Curriculum Nights (Schedule TBA)

September 11 & 12 (7:00 PM)

Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 6 & 7 (6:30 - 9:00)

Any questions?

Thank you!