Transcript Middle School Presentation - Key Biscayne K

KEY BISCAYNE K-8 CENTER
WELCOME
TO
MIDDLE SCHOOL
STAFF
Mrs. Silvia Tarafa, Principal
Ms. Sharlesque Hill, Assistant Principal
Dr. Herrera Torres, Assistant Principal
Ms. Christy Santi, Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Mirta Pont, Trust Counselor
FROM ELEMENTARY TO MIDDLE SCHOOL:
CHANGES TO EXPECT
Want more freedoms
Need organizational skills
New peer groups
New programs of study
End of Course Exams
TOOLS FOR SUCCESS
Student Planner/Agenda
Very large calendar above your desk
Subject area notebooks
Balance daily schedule
Review class work/notes daily
READ, READ, READ!
BLOCK SCHEDULE
2013 - 2014
Mon./Thurs
Tues./Fri.
Wed.
Homeroom
8:35 - 8:45
8:35 - 8:45
8:35 - 8:44
1st Period
8:50 – 10:40
2nd Period
3rd Period
8:50 –10:40
10:45 -1:10*
4th Period
5th Period
6th Period
8:47 - 9:30
9:33 -10:16
10:19-11:02
10:45 -1:10*
1:15– 3:05
11:05-12:18*
12:21 – 1:04
1:15 – 3:05
* 30 minute lunch included
1:07– 1:50
MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVES
Physical Education (mandatory unless waiver letter is attached)
Art Appreciation I
Computers
Music
Spanish
E.F.L.
Advanced Academics (C.A.T.S.)
Creative Writing
READING CLASSES
Intensive Reading: The purpose of this course is to
provide intensive reading instruction and practice
in reading skills. Required for FCAT levels 1 and 2.
Developmental Reading: The purpose of this
course is to provide intensive language instruction
and practice in reading and writing. Required for
ELL levels 1 to 4 (unless student passes the FCAT
with Level 3or higher).
ADVANCED CLASSES
Language Arts, Advanced
Mathematics I, Advanced
Mathematics, Pre-Algebra
EFL, Spanish I
Gifted (C.A.T.S.)
CRITERIA FOR ADVANCED CLASSES
Individual student achievement
Standardized test scores
Classroom performance
Teacher recommendation
MIDDLE SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
•
Khaki or navy full-length pants (no skirts and no shorts)
•
Navy, light blue or white polo shirts with collar and emblem
•
Navy sweater or sweat shirt with emblem
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Closed toe and closed heel shoes
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School—colored jackets
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Belt
THINGS TO CONSIDER THROUGHOUT
MIDDLE GRADES
• Attendance and tardy record
• Teacher recommendations for high school
• Senior high school options (career academies,
magnet schools/programs, vocational centers,
charter schools, and more)
• High school graduation options
• Developing interests and/or talents
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
 Work habits/work ethic/values and morals
 Character traits
 Personal appearance
 Parental cooperation
 Attendance and tardies
 Academic Performance
DISCIPLINE
Bullying
Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Vandalism
Cheating
It is everyone’s responsibility
to report these and other
serious incidents.
WHO CAN HELP WITH QUESTIONS AND
CONCERNS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Principal: Ms. Tarafa
Assistant Principal: Ms. Hill
Middle School Guidance Counselor: Ms. Bowden
TRUST Specialist: Ms. Pont
Teachers
Office Personnel
Support Personnel (security, custodians, cafeteria,
paraprofessionals)
Parents/Guardians
LOOKING FORWARD TO
MIDDLE SCHOOL?
SUBJECT SELECTION PROCESS
QUESTIONS