SENECA RIDGEMIDDLE SCHOOL

HOME OF THE THUNDERBOLTS!

Your SRMS Family

Mr. McDermott Principal

Ms. Lewis Assistant Principal

Mrs. PattonAssistant Principal

Mr. CampbellDean

Mrs. PatelCounselorMs. Chung

House Secretary

6th Grade: Welcome to House C!

Locker area, restrooms, classrooms Dean, Counselor, Secretary Teams

Language arts, Science, History, Math

SRMS Hours of Operation

Doors open at 8:15 am for students Classes begin at 8:30 am The school day ends at 3:18 pm After-school activities from 3:20 to 4:20 pm

Block Scheduling 8 blocks total

1-4 (A-day) 5-8 (B-day)

D.E.A.R. Language Arts every day

S.A.M.S. every other day for 30 to 45 min Math, Science, Social Studies, Health/PE,

Art/Keyboarding, and Music every other day Each block is 90 minutes Music block

45 minutes music instruction 45 minutes Resource time

30 minutes for lunch

MRS. PATEL

Samantha Student

27-AUG-12

07/04/01

PBIS

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Recognizing positive behavior Incentives for students

Report Cards &Interims

Report cards every 9 weeks Interims halfway through each

quarter Must pass 3 of the 4 core subject

areas (Math, English, Science, Social Studies) to be promoted to the next grade

After School Activities

Clubs

Intramural Sports

After-school help Activity bus available four

days/week

SRMS Math Courses currently offered:

Math 6 –Grade level math

Topics: fraction and integer arithmetic & estimation, multi-step problem solving, solving linear equations, geometry, and applications of probability

Accelerated Math 6 and Math 7 - Algebra 1 Prep Topics: All of Math 6 topics will be covered in addition to: algebraic expressions, investigating linear relationships, solving multi-step equations & inequalities, and working with formulas

SRMS Math How do I know which class my child

should take?Teacher Recommendations (best predictor of

success) IAAT scoresSOL scores

SRMS Math How do I help my child prepare for middle

school math?Memorize addition and subtraction factsMemorize multiplication and division facts Work on simplifying and finding equivalent

fractionsWork on adding and subtracting fractions

SRMS Homework Meaningful, authentic, and consistent with

the middle school concept Instructional framework in place which

helps students embrace this approach

How can you help your child succeed in middle school? Attendance Checking your student’s planner Read with your family Communication with the school

School web page:

www.lcps.org/srmsCLARITY

Considerations for6th grade course selection

What subjects interest my child? What is my child’s reading level? Is my child motivated to work independently? Is my child a concrete thinker or an abstract

thinker? Is my child an enthusiastic learner? Balanced approach

Determination is the best predictor of success.

Mid-March – Elementary schools submit recommendations to Seneca Ridge

Monday, August 27th- First day of school!

We’re all in this together!

Thanks for your help and support!

Questions????