Transcript Parent Presentation 2016

6th Grade Parent Orientation
Strayer Middle School
Class of 2023
“We are Strayer Strong!!!”
Who Are We?
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Derek Peiffer – Principal
Jennifer Bubser - Assistant Principal
Linda Gaito – Management Assistant
Maureen Cloonan – Guidance Counselor
Andrew Emery – Guidance Counselor
Lillian Eskicirak – Guidance/Crisis Counselor
Pat Kemp - Nurse
CORE CLASSES
ELA – English/Language Arts, Honors
 Mathematics – Math 6, Compacted Math
 Science – Earth Science/Body Systems
 Social Studies – Ancient Civilizations
 Reading
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RELATED ARTS
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Band and Chorus (Every other day-year)
General Music (Every other day-Semester)
Technology Ed. (Every day – Marking Period)
Art (Every day – Marking Period)
Health/PE (Every other day-year)
College & Career Readiness (Every other daySemester)
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Library Research (Every other day-Semester)
 Exploring Spanish (Every other day – Semester)
LUNCH
Students will have a half hour for lunch.
 Students will sit by homeroom
 All sixth graders eat together.
 Meal Plan – account is the same as
elementary school.
 A la carte items sold separately.
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RESOURCE Period
Purpose is to extend learning or offer
remediation.
 Students can make up work.
 Library is available.
 Students can meet with teachers to ask
questions about assignments.
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Strayer Strong
Character Education Program
 Anti-bullying
 Team building
 Leadership
 Respect, Responsibility, Friendship,
Citizenship, Caring
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TYPICAL DAY FOR A SIXTH GRADER
2015-16
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Homeroom
Period 1 – RELA
Period 2 – Science
Period 3 – Mathematics
Period 4 – Band/Art
Period 5 – HPE/CCR/Tech Ed
Lunch
Period 6 – Social Studies
Period 7 - Reading
Resource
Grading System
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Grading Scale
100 - 90% = A
 89 – 80% = B
 79 – 70% = C
 69 – 60% = D
 60% or below = F
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CYBER CLASSES
Opportunity for students to take one or
more courses in a cyber environment
while also taking other classes in a
traditional classroom setting
 Increased opportunities for enrichment,
acceleration and remediation
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CHARACTERISTICS OF A
CYBER LEARNER
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Self-Motivated and Self-Disciplined Learner
 Internal Locus of Control (Believes they can
be successful)
 Able to communicate through writing
 Experienced working on a computer
 Visual Learner
 Critical Thinker
 Prefer to learn on a computer
A Day in the Life of a Student
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QCSD Home Page
Canvas/Homework & Powerschool
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QCSD Homepage
STRAYER MUSIC PROGRAM
Band
 Chorus
 Jazz Band
 Wind Symphony
 Messa DiVoce
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QCSD Homepage
SCHOOL MAP
ACTIVITIES
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TSA (Technology Student Association)
 Reading Olympics
 Yearbook
 Musical
 Spelling Bee
 Street Team (Service)
 Cheerleading
 Gaming Club
SPORTS
Football
 Soccer
 Field Hockey
 Basketball
 Wrestling
 Track
 Softball
 Baseball
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How is Middle School Different
More than one teacher
 Change classes
 Learning independence
 Larger building
 New friends
 New Opportunities
 LOCKERS
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LOCKERS
Students will receive lockers at summer
orientation.
 Lockers can be accessed:
 Before homeroom
 Before and after lunch
 End of the day
GUIDANCE SERVICES
Here to help
 Scheduling
 Friend support
 Any problems
 SAP (Student Assistance Program)
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Helping 6th Graders be Successful
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Mr. Emery
NURSE
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Physical Exam required for entering 6th Grade
students (best to wait until after June 1 if
possible)
Make sure immunizations are current
Medication during school requires a
“Permission to Administer Medication” form
Update INFOSNAP
Please let Mrs. Kemp know if your child has an
medical needs or concerns
SUPPLIES
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Pencil pouch (soft-sided with 3 holes)
Calculator (TI30xIIS)
Earbuds or earphones
Box of sharpened pencils
Colored pencils-1 pack
Highlighters(2)
Post-it notes
Glue stick
Extra pencil erasers
Sturdy Draw String
SUPPLIES (CONTINUED)
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Hand-held pencil sharpener
 Lined notebook paper
 Dry erase markers(4 pack thick)
 Would like the following for organization:
 Five (5) Single subject spiral notebooks (with holes)—
1 for each core subject
 Five (5) Pocket Folders/portfolios (with holes)—
assorted colors
 Two (2) 2” binder with interior pockets for team
materials/homework
 If possible…tissues and disinfectant wipes for class
UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer 6TH grade orientation – August
24, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00pm
 Questions??????
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STRAYER MS
THANK YOU AND HAVE A
GREAT EVENING!!!