Welcome to King Welcome to King Philip Middle SchoolPhilip Middle School

Welcome to King Welcome to King Philip Middle SchoolPhilip Middle School

Grade 5 – 6 TransitionGrade 5 – 6 TransitionMarch 2010March 2010

King Philip Mission Statement

At King Philip Middle School, all students demonstrate success in a safe, supportive academic community that has a challenging curriculum with measurable outcomes. Students develop independent thinking, respect, and self-worth in an enriching school culture.

King Philip Community of Support for

Students:

AdministratorsOffice Staff

Nutrition ServicesCustodial Staff

Security Officers

LibrarianNurses

ParaprofessionalsTeaching Assistants

Community Resource Officer

TeachersParents

Guidance CounselorsSocial WorkersPsychologist

Student Support Programs

ESOL Special Education Speech and Language Students with Special Needs Developmental Math & Reading Student Success Team

A Team Philosophy… • Creates smaller schools• Enhances personal relationships among

students, teachers and parents• Improves communication• Presents opportunities for interdisciplinary

units and integrated instruction• Fosters an environment of caring and unity• Provides for a more meaningful learning

experience for students

A Community of “GEMS”2009 -10 School Year

Grade Six: Topaz and Diamond TeamsGrade Six/Seven: Turquoise TeamGrade Seven: Sapphire and Opal TeamsGrade Seven/Eight: Amethyst TeamGrade Eight: Garnet and Emerald Teams

A Typical Day:

7:40 AM – 2:50 PMFive Academics: Two Unified Arts: Language Arts Art Math Health Science Music Social Studies Physical Education World Language Technology

Education

*Morning Advisory*Learning Lab, Band, Orchestra, Choir or Quest*Lunch

Schedule:Morning Advisory: 8:00-8:18 AM

Period 1:8:21-9:03 Academic - SciPeriod 2:9:06-9:48 Unified Art - PEPeriod 3:9:51-10:33 Academic - MathPeriod 4:10:36-11:18 Academic - LALunch: 11:18-11:49Period 5:11:52-12:34 Unified Art - ArtPeriod 6:12:37-1:19 Academic - SpanishPeriod 7:1:22-2:04 Academic - SSPeriod 8:2:07-2:50 Learning Lab

Morning Advisory Program

• Rationale:

“It simply makes sense that if we are to expect children to be knowledgeable, responsible, and caring—and to be so despite significant obstacles—we must teach social and emotional skills, attitudes, and values with the same structure and attention that we devote to academic subjects.”

--Promoting Social and Emotional Learning: Guidelines for Educators

Behavior & Citizenship Committee:• Focus on Character Education:• Sets tone for respectful learning• Establishes a climate of trust• Research based• Relationship building (staff & students)• Merges social, emotional, and

intellectual learning

Format: Four Components

1. GreetingGreeting – Students greet each other by name; all students seen and acknowledged

2. SharingSharing – Articulation of thoughts, feelings and ideas in a positive manner

3. Group ActivityGroup Activity – Team-building exercise focused on a specific topic; builds group cohesion and active participation

4. ReflectionReflection – Focus on meaning and/or message of the lesson; make connections

What is Quest?• WHPS Gifted and Talented Enrichment

Program serving the needs of high ability, highly creative, motivated students for students in grades 3-8.

• An option for your Learning Lab period.

What happens on the first day of school?

All Grade 6 students will meet their teachers in the auditorium and sit by team

Will remain with one team teacher all day, except for Unified Arts classes and lunch

Introductory & team-building activities, tour of building, review of KPM student agenda, explanation of schedule, review of team expectations and policies, etc..

By the end of the first day of school at King Philip, students

will: Know where each of their classrooms are, as

well as other important locations throughout the building

Be able to open a locker Become familiar with cafeteria routines and

expectations Form new friendships with teammates and KPM

faculty & staff Learn about KPM’s school policies & procedures Feel like part of a team – Diamond, Ruby or

Topaz Have very little homework…

After School Activities:

Intramural Program Clubs and ActivitiesDrama WorkshopStudent CouncilSixth Grade EventsMusical Groups: Beaux Strings, Jazz Band,

Wind Ensemble, Sixth Dimension

Communication KPM website Team/Teacher Blogs Homework Hotline Student Agenda Progress Reports Report Cards Parent Conferences Individual or Team Conferences Flier Day (Thursday) Newsletters Phone Calls and/or E-mail

Awards & RecognitionsTeam Awards (weekly, monthly basis)

Character Counts at KP!

Student of the Month

Honor Roll

Character Counts at KP!

We recognize students on a regular basis for exhibiting positive character traits at King Philip…

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY CITIZENSHIPINTEGRITY HONESTY PERSEVERANCECARING FAIRNESS TRUSTWORTHINESSSELF-DISCIPLINE

Transition Activities…

Spring OrientationPTO sponsored presentation & forumElementary schools visit King PhilipLunch with the PrincipalCounselor meetings with Grade 5 teachersSummer MailingSixth Grade Meet & GreetCurriculum Night

We welcome you to the King Philip Family….

and look forward to seeing you in September!

Please join us for refreshments in the cafeteria.

What is Quest?• WHPS Gifted and Talented Enrichment

Program serving the needs of high ability, highly creative, motivated students for students in grades 3-8.

• An option for your Learning Lab period.

What do we do in Quest?

• Type III Projects:– Independent Investigations of student

choice

• National History Day Competition

• Odyssey of the Mind Competition

• Wacky Wednesdays

• Is there a better solution to getting a pet other than buying one from a pet store?

• How could the death of the 300 Spartans have been prevented?

• How does modern forensics overpower traditional methods in criminal investigations?

• Which animals are experiencing the most negative impact from the destruction of their rainforest homes?

• Is there a way to stop the honey bees from disappearing?

• What should the Department of Transportation be doing to embrace recycling at Bradley Field?

Topics being investigated by KP Quest students right now:

What do we do in Quest?

Final Product formats include:

• Exhibits• Books• Websites• Video productions• Flash animation• 3-D Models• Robotics

What do we do (creative productivity!)

in Quest?

– Strong academic abilities– Enjoy creative tasks – Go that extra mile

to make things unique, beyond the expected

– Task Commitment is HUGE… Will you commit to working hard, and happily, for the full school year?

Are you Quest-able?

•Renzulli’s 3-ring model :

• Quest students are identified by classroom teachers as early as third grade, when they stand out in the classroom with Quest-able behaviors, often combined with results from standardized test scores.

• Parents can request that their child be considered for Quest through the team teachers or by contacting me.

• Team teachers can recommend you for Quest based on your performance in your regular classes.

• When filling out the KP registration form for Learning Lab options, only students who have been formally identified for Quest should check “Quest” on the form at that time.

Do you have a burning passion for a topic you would like to investigate outside of your academic classes?

Interested in Quest?

Questions?

Check out the district Quest website…http://www.whps.org/curriculum/quest

The KP Quest Website:http://www.whps.org/school/KingPhilipUnder Curriculum – Quest

Email Mrs. Pascon…Jeanne_pascon@whps.org

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