Northside Middle SchoolApril 22, 2010

Gym 16:30 PM

Sixth Grade Orientation

Welcome to…Northside Middle School

Mrs. Dixon, Principal

6th Grade Orientation General Information Session Information Booths in Gym 2 Small Group Q&A/Building Tours A.C. Parent Meeting Cafeteria 7:30

p.m.

Introductions Brett Boezeman – Assistant

Principal Tim Lax – Dean Janet Anthony – 7th Grade

Counselor Alan Schwenk – 8th Grade

Counselor

Topics of Discussion

Teaming Academics Daily Student Schedule Extracurricular Opportunities

Time Schedule 7:50 A.M.-3:05 P.M. 7 Classes Daily

5 Core Classes 2 Exploratory

Lunch Resource

GSP Time Schedule

7:50 A.M.-3:05 P.M. 8 Classes Daily

6 Core Classes 2 Exploratory

Lunch

2009-2010 Teams

Three 7th Grade Teams Team Planning Periods Integrated/Interdisciplinary

Instruction Small school/Big school advantages

7th Grade Core Academic Classes

Language Arts Reading & Writing LabMathScienceSocial Studies

7th Grade Core Academic Classes

Global Studies PathwayLanguage Arts Reading & Writing LabMathScienceSocial StudiesForeign Language

Universal Design for Learning Curriculum is accessible to all Multiple means of representation,

engagement and assessment Use of technology

27 SMARTboards 2 DANA carts E-instruction systems ELMOs (document cameras)

Instructional MinutesTraditional GSP Language Arts-100 Math-50 Science-50 Social Studies-50 Exploratory-90 (2-

45 minute periods.) Resource-25 Lunch-30

Language Arts – 90 Math – 45 Science – 45 Social Studies – 45 Exploratory – 90 Foreign Lang – 45 Lunch 30

Math Has Four Options

Mathematics 7-Based upon the 7th Grade Indiana

Mathematics Standards

Pre-algebra End of term grades of “B+” or higher in sixth grade

mathematics and “B” in Language Arts

Sixth grade ISTEP+ Math score of 520 or higher

Sixth grade English/Language Arts score of 460

Pre-algebra Honors-Requires selection to

the Academic Challenge Program.

Algebra 1 Honors for 7th Grade This course is for very high ability

mathematics students. Requires classroom teacher

recommendation Review and recommendation of

the Mathematics Department Chairman, Mr. Nowlin.

Mathematics Curriculum Flow Chart

Grade Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

7th GradeMath Course

Mathematics 7 Pre-algebraPre-algebra

Honors

8th Grade Math Course

Pre-algebra Algebra 1Algebra 1

Honors

9th Grade Math Course

Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry

Honors

STUDENT SCHEDULEThis is an example of the schedule. There are actually three different configurations of the class schedule.

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Mathematics Intervention

Students who Did Not Pass ISTEP+ on the Mathematics test in 6th grade may be assigned to a second mathematics class.

Students will receive additional instruction in the Math standards based upon identified weaknesses.

Students will take one less exploratory class.

7th Grade Exploratory Classes Industrial Technology Project Lead the Way Health Physical Education Art Family & Consumer Science Computer Keyboarding Music Orchestra Choir Chimes

Exploratory/Electives

Grades 7 & 8 Related Arts Rotations – 4 Nine-week (45 day) rotations.

Rotation 2FACSPEITEHealth

Rotation 1ArtPEITEHealth

Elective Choices

Band

Choir

Orchestra

Choir Chimes

Beacon Summer School July 12 – 30 7:45 AM – Breakfast 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Instructional

Time 11:35 AM – 12:00 PM - Lunch

Opportunities!!!!

Get Involved!!

Here are some of the choices:

100% Student Participation

Athletic Physicals You must have a physical to begin

practice. Columbus North Booster Physicals

are Monday, May 10. Columbus East Booster Physicals

are Monday, May 17. You may go to either one!!!!

Spartan Football “A” team coach

by John Henderson

“B” team has separate games and its own coach

Tri-county Champs

Team camp

Cross CountryRuns a trail of

success

ONE TEAM that practices together, has fun together, competes together and most of the time, wins together!!

Northside Boys and Girls Tennis

Future Lady Spartans,

We can’t wait to meet you at the NET !

No experience is necessary, a positive attitude and willingness to learn will go a

long way!!Open Gym begins in early August

Dance Team Performs at basketball half-times Marched in the Christmas parade Receive lessons from retired U of L

dancers Hosted a clinic to teach Parkside

elementary students Enter one competition

Intramural Basketball 20 sessions Runs November – February Open to anyone that is not on an

organized basketball team

SPELL BOWL• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after

school until 4:00 pm

• Area competition – Tuesday, October 26

• State competition – Saturday, November 13

• This is a great chance to make new friends at Northside!

• Snacks are always provided!

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S P R I N T

“Tomorrow’s innovation comes from

today’s young minds.”

ElectroSphere Technology

Drama Club

Fall Play

Spring Musical

Enter a Thespian Competition

Northside’s HuddleThursday Mornings 7:15 –

7:45Gym II

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Peer Counselors – Janet Anthony

Purpose: To create a safe environment that includes healthy relationships

and violence prevention by means of conflict education.

Selection: Nominated by peers/teachers Written Application/Interview Approximately Thirty 7th graders

Activities: Guide Corps Peer Mediation Mix-it-up Day Red Ribbon Week Mock Election

Builder’s Club Largest middle school service

organization worldwide Student-led Fosters sound personal values Leads into Key Club in HS

ESL After-School Program

Homework help for ESL students and an enrichment

program

Thank You

Visit our website often this summer!

Activity Booths in Gym 2

Q&A sessions by highlighted room – 7:30

AC presentation in the cafeteria – 7:30

Please exit doors on this wall

Navigator Hall – exit gym left, turn right at courtyard

Tyro Hall – exit gym right, turn left, then up stairs

Trailblazer Hall – same hall as Tyro Hall Science Hall – exit gym right, turn left

at Commons Related Arts Hall – exit gym right, turn

left at Commons