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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 –[email protected]. Mussaw—[email protected]
Mr. Wasilewski—[email protected]. Harig—[email protected]
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