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Six Teams at YMS
 7-1
 7-2
 7-3
 8-1
 8-2
 8-3
Administration
 Mrs. Adler – Principal
 Mrs. Pugh – Assistant Principal
 Mr. Darnell – Dean of Students
 Mr. Perzee – Athletic Director
Support Staff
 Mrs. Halverson – 7th Grade Counselor
 Mrs. Kessler – 8th Grade Counselor
 Mrs. Blake – 7th Social Worker
 Mrs. Mitchell – 8th Social Worker
 Mrs. Still – School Psychologist
 Officer Kolowski - School Resource Officer
 Mrs. Galmarini – Administrative Assistant
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Class placement and Transition to YMS
Schedule Changes and/or questions about schedule
Academic Counseling targeting students with failing
grades
Assist students with peer conflicts
504 plan facilitator
Partner with families to support students with medical or
mental health transitions
Provide community resources for families in need
Member of problem solving team
Provide short-term crisis support for students
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Math
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education/Health
Language Arts Block
3 Minute Passing Period
• Bell at the beginning and end of the passing period,
warning tone with one minute left
• Teachers take into account where you are coming from.
YMS is largest of District #115’s buildings at 213,000
square feet!
 Aligned
to Common Core Learning
 Balanced Literacy Model with shared reading,
modeled reading, independent reading, guided
reading, word study, and writing
 Types of writing include narrative,
argumentative, and informatory/explanatory
 Text structure of informational text
 Analytical thinking with evidence
 Seventh
grade Social Studies covers the major
historical events from immediately before the
American Revolution through Industrialization
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U.S. & Illinois Constitution and government
 Physical
Science
 Energy
 Conservation of Energy
 Energy Transfer
 Earth
Science
 History of Earth
 Plate Tectonics
 Life
Science
 Cell Structure, Function, and Processing
 Genetics
 Growth & Development
7TH GRADE MATH
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Integers
Multi-Step Equations
Simple Expressions
2-d and 3-d Geometry
Rational Numbers
Proportions
Slope
Data
Probability
8TH GRADE MATH (ADVANCED)
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Scientific Notation
Angles and Triangles
Functions
Number Sense
Transformations
Linear Equations
Systems of Equations
Statistics and Probability
Polynomials
HEALTH
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Variety of team and
individual activities with an
emphasis on teamwork and
fitness.
Dress daily – PE uniform
shirts are available for
purchase at registration
PE lock/locker
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Emphasis will be placed on
making decisions about
health related issues.
Units will focus on nutrition,
eating disorders, body
systems, and making
responsible decisions.
9 Week Rotation
Required
All year Courses
Select One
 Inquiry
 Band
 Drama
 Orchestra
 Applied
 Art
Technology
 Family and Consumer
Science
 Chorus
 Percussion
BAND
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Band meets every day
Contests and competitions in
other towns
Combined performances with
the high school bands
Percussion meets separately
ORCHESTRA
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Orchestra meets every day
Combined concerts with
other District Orchestras
Solo and Ensemble Contest
State Sponsored
Organization Contest for
Orchestra
Chorus
 Meets
daily
 All students are required to attend all
performances. (There are four to six
performances throughout the year, and some are
on Saturdays).
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Scholastic Bowl
Drama Club
Newspaper – “Paw Prints”
Circle of Friends
Student Council
TSA Club
Step Team
IMSA Fusion
Art Club
Fall Play
Spring Musical
Yearbook
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Girls’ Volleyball
Boys’ Soccer
Cross Country (IESA)
Cheerleading (sideline and
competition squads)
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Boys’ Basketball
(IESA)
Wrestling (IESA)
Girls’ Basketball
Track & Field (IESA)
Girls’ Soccer
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In order to participate in an extracurricular activity, students must
maintain a passing grade for each class.
Students may not have any F’s
 Announcements
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students time to:
• work on homework
• ask clarifying questions about
classwork
• request additional help from
teachers
• update assignment notebook
• organize materials
Lunch
by Team
Pay by cash or prepaid
ticket
Microwaves are available
for student use
 Practice
with a Combination
Lock
 Use your assignment
planner
 All 6th graders will visit and
tour YMS before Step UP
night
 Plan to visit YMS during
Step UP Night Wednesday
May 7th – 6:00 pm
Make a
choice
here
**Advanced class placement is based on MAP scores, ISAT scores and Teacher
recommendation. (approximate MAP scores of students who are successful in advanced
classes is the 86 percentile or above)
**Classes students are recommended for will be circled on the pink sheet upon receipt.
**Questions about recommendations should be directed toward the students current 6th
grade teacher.
 Students
will receive their course
recommendation sheets tomorrow
 Sheets are due back March 5th to their
current 6th grade teachers
 Encourage your student to finish out 6th
grade on a positive note
 Plan to attend Step UP night on May 7th at
6:00 at Yorkville Middle School
 You
will receive your course
recommendation sheet from your teacher
today
 Sheets are due back March 5th to your
current 6th grade teachers – even if you are
not planning to attend YMS
 You are not done yet…Continue to work
hard and finish out your 6th grade year on
a positive note