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INCOMING GRADE 7
MARCH 13, 2013
Core Values – 4 R’s
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The only thing we may
know about education is
that inquisitive minds
respond to it.
-- Paul Nix
YOUR MIDDLE
SCHOOLER
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 ‘Learning How to Kiss a Frog’ – Dr. James Garvin
 ‘It seems as though it happened overnight’
 Developmental Stages - Growth, Onset of Puberty,
Cognitive Development, Social Being
 Goin
Meeting Their Needs
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 Going through awkward stages, inconsistent
behavior, curious, preoccupied with self,
desire to feel autonomous and competent
 Our job is to steady the course with you
 Nurture and Challenge – ‘rubber band’
analogy
What Can We Do?
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Understand major changes are taking place
Monitor and supervise online activities
Help students develop to their fullest potential
Support and acknowledge their successes
Tell them we care
Be positive role models
Be honest and provide genuine praise
Be a good listener
Find ways for students to grow, flourish, and succeed
NURTURING A
COMMUNITY
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Cluster Model: Red, White, Blue
Academics and Related Arts
Connections and Connectedness
Kelly Campbell – Dean of Students
Tracy Allen – Guidance Counselor
Core Content Areas
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English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
World Language, Reading Workshop
Mathematics Placement
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 Pre-Algebra Accelerated
 Pre-Algebra
Am I ready for Accel?
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 Level of independence
 Ability to think critically
 Ability to apply concepts in new
situations
 Enjoy a challenge
 Motivated by learning
 Considerations of homework approach
Criteria: Grade 6 to 7
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4 out of the 5 following criteria must be met:
Criteria
Pre-Algebra Accelerated
Pre-Algebra
Class Average
90% or higher
Below 90%
Grade 5 MCAS
260 or higher
Below 260
Grade 6 Math
Assessment
90% or higher
Below 90%
Orleans-Hanna
86% or higher
Below 86%
Teacher Rec.
Inclusion
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 Anna Lassoff – Special Education
Coordinator
 Academic Support
 Learning Center
 Related Services (Speech, Psych, O/T,
PT)
Related Arts Courses
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Art
Health
Labs – Math, English, Science
Related Rotation
Physical Education
Music (Band, Chorus, Orchestra)
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Grade Experiences
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 7th Grade:
 Nature’s Classroom
 A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens
 Trip to Boston
 Greek Week
 Creature Feature Project
Medical Notes - Physicals
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 7th Grade Requirements:
 Booster dosage of tetanus vaccination (Tdap)
 Second dose of chicken pox vaccine (Varivax)
 For those students who have not had chicken pox
 Physicals are required annually for interscholastic sports
– they are valid for 13 months
Tricia Williams, RN 508-242-8554
Blake School Nurse [email protected]
Blake Intramural Program
 General Information:
 Three Seasons for ~ 8 weeks
 1 hour sessions - $6/hour
 Benefits:
 Meet new students
 Learn new skills/information
 Make a connection with an adult in the building
 Past Offerings:
 TV Production, Walk in the Woods, Introduction to Wrestling,
Dodgeball, Homework Club, Board Games, Creative Writing,
Field Hockey, Google Sketchup, Lego Club, Game Design,
Naturalist Club, What’s Cooking at Blake, Knitting Club, …
 Adults in the Room: You can be involved!
 Share a skill and advise a club!
 Email Brian Gavaghan ([email protected])
Essence of Blake
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If you haven’t made any
mistakes lately, you must be
doing something wrong.
-- Susan Jeffers
TRANSITION
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Communication – Blog and Twitter
Transitional Meetings
Parental Insight
7th Grade Summer Reading List
Cluster Placements
Transition Day
Enjoy the summer!
Questions???