Transcript 6th grade orien Spring 09

ARTHURS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Classes of
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Class of
2011 and Later
3 credits Social Studies
3 credits Social Studies
• American History
•. 5 Economics
• .5 Foundations
• .5 American Government
• .5 additional credit
• World History and Geography
• American History and Geography
• .5 Economics
• .5 Civics (American Government)
1 credit Physical Ed.
.5 credit Physical Ed
.5 credit Health
• 2 semesters of Marching Band equate to
1 semester of PE
1 credit additional
• Technical Ed., Life Management, Art,
Music, Health, Physical Education,
Business Ed., or Computer Ed.
• 2 semesters of Marching Band equate to
1 semester of PE
1 credit Visual, Performing,
and Applied Arts
• Class options to be determined in 2007-08
Online Experience
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2011 and Later
9th
English 9
10th
English 10
11th
12th
English
English
Elective
Elective
Math
Math
Math
Math
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra II
Elective
Science
Science
Science
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Social St.
Social St.
Social St.
World History/
Geography
American History/
Geography
Economics/Civics
Phys. Ed.
Health
Arts
VPA
8 open
choices
Arthurs Middle School
School Day
First Bell Rings 8:00am
Tardy Bell Rings 8:10am
School Out 3:00pm
The 6th graders school day…
7 Class Period Day
4 Cores at 50 minutes per class
1 70 minute Focus period
2 elective periods
Being a part of a team!
A group of three/four teachers that
students rotate among for core subjects.
CORE CLASSES
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Language Arts - 40 weeks
Social Studies - 40 weeks
Science - 40 weeks
Mathematics - 40 weeks
• Core curriculum (6th grade)
• Required Courses
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Physical Education
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Skills for Adolescense
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Keyboarding
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Experiencia
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Information Literacy
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Electives (4 choices Band) (7 choices for Non-Band)
6th GRADE EXPLORATORIES
and ELECTIVES
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BAND
Choices
Physical Education
Information Literacy
Keyboarding
Skills For Adolescence
Experiencia
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• Required for all
students.
• Co-ed
• Swimming each
quarter.
• Jewelry
• Locks
What is keyboarding?
Students will develop
touch typing skills,
increase speed and
accuracy.
Basic computer
application will be
learned.
What is Skills For Adolescence?
Learn how to manage emotions and
communicate feelings in a positive
way.
Enhance understandings of family
relationships and ways to strengthen
them.
Develop problem solving and decision
making skills.
Learn how to deal with conflict and stress,
how to solve problems, assert oneself, and
say no to harmful behavior.
Learn how develop healthy friendships.
BAND
during school!
Students will receive
Keyboarding,
Experiencia, Skills for
Adolescence, and P.E.
during their other
elective/exploratory
hour .
Arthurs’ Tips…
• 2 offices…
• General Office (downstairs) Ms. Spurr/Mrs. Burk
– Sick students
– Leaving the building
• Counseling (upstairs) Mr. Schmittou/Mrs. O’Connor
– 2 Counselors: Mrs. Kersten (A-L), Mrs. McCarthy (M-Z)
– Attendance/Time-out: Mrs. Livingston: 692-4612, Late arrivals,
Leaving Early
– Athletics
FALL SPORTS
August - November
• Cross Country-$
• Cost to be
determined
WINTER I SPORTS
November - January
• Swimming $
• Fee to be
Determined
WINTER II SPORTS
• Wrestling $
SPRING SPORTS
March-May
Intramural (No Fee)
• Tennis
• Cheerleading
CLUBS
• Drama Club - Fall/Spring
ACTIVITY DAYS
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2 per year 3-5pm
$3.00
Swimming
Dancing
Basketball
Pizza/ Snacks
YEARBOOK
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Hardcover
$30.00
Sales in the fall
Distributed in May
during the school day
Arthurs’ PTO
• 3 Yearly Meetings: Wednesday @7pm
• Many opportunities to participate with small duties
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Coffee with the Principals
Academic Excellence
Teacher’s Luncheon
Teacher’s Appreciation Week
Activity Days/Nights
Parent Teacher Conferences
Yearbook
PTO Membership
PTO Newsletter
Field Day
Field Trips
8th Grade Party
Health Expo
Student Council Fundraiser
Back to School Fall 2009
What to expect…
• Before school mailing…schedules, welcome letter
that will include building tour dates.
• W.E.B. Orientation Day: September 3, 2009
• Pictures: usually first Friday back.
• First day of school: Stay with one teacher! Tours,
lockers, schedules, etc.
• Please sign-up to receive Ms. Spurr’s weekly
email bulletin at
http://homepage.mac.com/arthursmiddle
WHAT ABOUT LUNCH?
• Assigned Seating
• $2.75 (Regular lunch, pizza, baffos, nachos, chicken sandwich, hotdogs, P.B.& J.)
• Snacks extra
WHERE WILL THE BUS PICK
UP MY CHILD?
See your “School Reporter”
How can you help your child?
Right - Left - Right
Confusion will change to the
familiar.
Uncertainty will change to
confidence.
Disorganization will be replaced
by organization.
Please encourage your child to use
their planner.
We Look Forward To Having
Your Child At Arthurs Middle
School!