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“The BEST Middle School”
What to expect at…
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Eyet
ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL
Mr. Molofsky
ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Springer
6th GRADE
COUNSELOR
Mrs. Wresche
6th & 7th
GRADE
COUNSELOR
Mrs. Mathews
8th GRADE
COUNSELOR
Mr. Vaughn
Mrs. Ailshie
School Counseling
Secretary
2010-2011 MSA Data
MSA Reading
• Grade 6 – 95 %
• Grade 7 – 94%
• Grade 8 – 82%
MSA Math
• Grade 6 – 93%
• Grade 7 – 95%
• Grade 8 – 95%
GRADE 8
SCIENCE
90%
Three School Rules
• Be Respectful
• In the Hallways
• Be Responsible
• In the Cafeteria
• Be Prepared
• In the Classroom
• On the bus
School Times
• 9:10 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
• Pick –Up/Drop off
• “Activity” Bus
Typical Day In The Life Of A 6th
Grader
9:00 a.m. – Students Entering
Building
9:07 a.m.– Attendance Is
Taken and homeroom
begins
Typical Day In The Life Of A
6th Grader
9:07– Announcements
begin
9:15 a.m. – Homeroom Is
Over, 1st period begins
PD1
9:15-10:13
Language Arts
PD2 10:17-11:15
Health
A Focus on Fitness &
B your ENCORE selection
C your ENCORE selection
LUNCH 11:19-11:44
PD3
11:48-12:46
Mathematics
PD4
12:50- 1:48
Science 6
PD5
1:52- 2:49
ENCORE- WHEEL
Q1 True Colors
Q2 World Language Connections
Q3 Building Blocks for a Healthy Lifestyle
Q4 Exploring Technology
PD6
3:50
2:53- 3:50
Social Studies 6
DISMISSAL
A DAY IN
THE LIFE OF
A SRMS
SHARK!!!!
Core Classes
2 Levels – Standard and
Advanced
EVERY DAY ALL YEAR
•Math
•Social Studies
•Language Arts
•Science
Language Arts
•Narrative Writing
•Persuasive Writing
•Poetry
•Research
•Novels: Roll of Thunder, Hear Me
Cry, Trouble River, A Wrinkle in
Time,Tuck Everlasing, Homecoming,
Winn Dixie, Hatchet and more.
•Mythology/Folklore
Language Arts
• ADVANCED: MUST HAVE BOTH
– 412 or higher on 4th Grade MSA.
– Average of 5th Grade Benchmarks 1 and 2
(to be determined)
- MSA Grade 5 Score of 438 or higher
Science
•Matter and Energy
•Electricity and Magnetism
•Waves
•Rocks
•History of the Earth
•Environmental Space
•Experiments
•Science Fair
Requirement
6th GRADE MATH OPTIONS
Common Core Math 6 OR STEMathematics 6/7
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Integers,
Proportional Reasoning,
Algebraic Reasoning,
Properties of Two- and Three-Dimensional
Figures.
• Probability and Statistics.
Learn Mathematics through problem-solving
Focus on Fractions and Decimals.
Advanced Math Requirements
• A 4th grade MSA score of 450 or Higher.
• A 5th grade benchmark raw scores
average of 80% or higher.
• A 5th grade MSA score of 460 or Higher.
• Must meet ONE of the above
requirements.
New Mathematics Sequence of Courses
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
Math 6 Common
Core- Standard
STEMathematics 6/7Advanced
Math 7 Common
Core- Standard
STEMathematics 7/8Advanced
STEMathematics 8Standard
Algebra 1- Common
Core- Advanced
Social Studies
•Geography
•River Valley Civilizations
•Classical European History
•Africa
•The Americas
Course Selection Sheet
Label with
student
information
placed here
AVID
Teachers level
students
Students
pick 4Number
1-4
Encore Classes
6 PERIOD DAY = 2 ENCORE CLASSES
+ 4 CORE CLASSES.
1 ENCORE PERIOD IS THE WHEEL.
1 ENCORE PERIOD IS A/B/C ROTATION.
THE WHEEL
Quarter 4
True Colors
(ART)
Quarter 3
Feb.- April
Building Blocks for a
Healthy Lifestyle
(FACS)
Quarter 1Aug-Nov.
World Language
Connections
Quarter 2Nov.- Feb.
Exploring
Technology
(TECH)
ENCORE-Everyone Takes the Wheel!
• World Language Connection: exploring
languages and cultures
• Technology Education: develop awareness
of the “core technologies” through
participation in project based learning
• Family & Consumer Science/Health:
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empower the student to recognize and
adopt a healthy lifestyle.
• Art-True Colors: working with a variety of
ways of depicting a likeness from
observation and examine ways artists show
details and specific features in their work
A- B- C DAY
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Focus on Fitness and Health – everyone takes!
Avid- if accepted
Reading Course- if recommended
You Pick TWO:
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Band
Orchestra
Chorus
Percussion Ensemble
Music Goes Global
Dare to Dance
Project Runway
Box Score
Passport to the World
Physical Education
TAKES UP ONE OF THE
A/B/C ROTATIONS.
•Required for all students in
grade 6, 7 & 8
•3 marking periods of P.E.
and
1 marking period of
health
•Fitness Testing
•Uniforms
•No Showers Required
YOU PICK
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AVID
• Advancement Via Individual
Determination
Students must apply, interview and
be accepted into the AVID program
AVID prepares student for a rigorous
course of study in preparation for
acceptance to a 4 year college
AVID provides study skills,
assistance with organization and
time management
AVID provides tutorials to support
advanced classes
Music
Band – Oboe, clarinet, flute, bassoon,
saxophone, trumpet, French horn,
baritone horn, trombone, tuba and
percussion
Orchestra (strings) – violin, viola, cello
and string bass
Music
Percussion Ensemble – skills and
concepts of percussion necessary to
perform in a percussion ensemble
Music Goes Global– explore elements,
history and role of music from earliest
times through the present
Chorus
• Students will learn concepts of vocal
production and choral techniques
appropriate for a large ensemble.
• Chorus includes:
Performing at 2 concerts and 2 festivals per
year
Show Choir is an auditioned group with
additional performances
Dare to Dance
Dance and its
relationship
to culture
Creative
Movement
Expression
Ballet, modern,
jazz, tap,
choreography,
production,
design career
Project Runway
Express Yourself in Style!
Learn basic sewing principles to express your own
personal style using design and technology.
Students will produce a fashion show to celebrate
their designs.
And, there’s more…..
• BOX SCORE-
Students will explore sports statistics and
analyze what is being measured.
“Fantasy “ teams will be created and
tracked
• PASSPORT TO THE WORLD-
Students will learn about the globally
interconnected world of the 21st century
and analyze the influences of world
cultures and languages
Specialty Encores: Additional
Reading Support
• Some students will be selected for
opportunities to increase their reading
power. These important classes will be
required if you are recommended.
Helpful Info.
Attendance
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Be on Time
Note from Parents
Dr’s Notes
Early Dismissals/Late Arrivals
Student Agenda
• Elementary School
• Cost
2011-2012 $7.00
• Use in School
• Use at Home
Combination Locks
• Regular Locker- Must buy from SRMS-$7
• PE Locker-Student provide lock
Homework
• How often?
• Blackboard
(AACPS.org-Student-Blackboard)
• Counseling Department
Breakfast & Lunch
• Times
• Cost- $2.85
• Seating
Extra Curricular Activities
•Girls on the Run
•Student Government
•Intramural Sports
•FACS Club
•Math Club
•Newspaper Club
•Yearbook Club
•Service Club
•Art Club
•National Junior Art Honor Society
•National Junior Honor Society
•Chess Club
•24 Game Club
•Stewards of the Watershed Club
•Environmental Independent Research Club
•Black Saga Club
•Russian Club
•Shark Support Mentoring Program
Get Involved!
Support at SRMS
 After school tutoring on Tuesdays
and Thursdays or by arrangement with
the teacher
 Before school tutoring on
Wednesdays
 AVID
 Reading Interventions
 Tutoring with NJHS
 MSA support sessions
Goals to Strive For
 Honor Roll Recognition
 IDT awards every year 6 – 8. By
recommendation of teachers
Nominated for NJHS in 7th grade.
*no referrals
*GPA of 3.0
* Volunteer service to the community
http://www.nhs.us/s_nhs/index.asp
President’s Award for “Educational
Excellence” in 8th grade
http://www.naesp.org
Become Involved in your School
The First Day
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6th Grade Only
Meet in Cafeteria
Teachers by Homeroom
Extended Homeroom
Have Lunch
Attend Classes
Teachers Walk to Bus