Sixth and Seventh Grade Student Orientation MeetingSaturday, July 22, 2017

Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center

Facilitators

• Mrs. Felicia Joseph, Principal

• Mr. Robert Hoel, Asst. Principal

• Dr. Sharon Humphrey, Program Coordinator

• Dr. Tanisha Laidler, TRUST Specialist

• Mr. Michael Viola, Academic Counselor

Mrs. JosephHead of School

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Mr. HoelAssistant Principal

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Uniforms

Available at:

Ibiley Uniforms

11530 SW 120 Street

Miami, FL 33176

Middle School Students

Polo Shirts: Red, Royal Blue,

or Black

Bottoms: Khaki or Navy

PE Uniform

Top: Gray t-shirt with printed falcon logo

Bottom: Navy Only (Absolutely NO markings)

Basketball Shorts, Sweatpants

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• Students may possess, display and use wireless communication devices before or after the instructional day.

• Students must ensure that cell phones are turned off during the instructional day.

• This includes during class, in the library, during lunch breaks, during class changes and during any other structured activity.

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• Students shall not use cell phones while being transported on a school bus.

• Students must conceal wireless communication devices in a backpack, pocket, purse or other container during the instructional day.

• The school is not responsible if a student’s cell phone is lost or stolen.

Student Code of Conduct

97/27/2017

Agenda/Student Parent Handbook

• Agenda/Student Parent Handbooks are available from the PTSA

• Students are expected to write down their home learning assignments in their Agenda Book on a daily basis.

➢It is an excellent tool to help students get organized.

➢It may also be used as a communication tool between parent and teacher.

Dr. HumphreyMYP Coordinator

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IB Assessment

• Student work is assessed according to Miami-Dade County Public School grading scale: A-B-C-D-F

• Students are also assessed in a range of tasks using IB MYP assessment criteria for each subject area

• In addition to a M-DCPS Report Card, students are also issued an MYP Progress Report at the end of the second quarter

• Portfolios and Student-Led Conferences

STUDENT HONOR CODE(Yellow Form)

I understand that Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center has a rigorous academic program with high expectations for student achievement. I am committed to taking the steps necessary to promote my success in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, including:

➢being on time for class each day

➢reviewing all class work and completing daily homework, including

reading assignments

➢being prepared for school each day

➢using the agenda book to promote organization and communication

between teachers and parents

➢studying for tests and quizzes

➢demonstrating academic honesty on all tests and quizzes,

including refraining from plagiarizing work done by others

➢engaging in community service projects

Student Honor Code cont’d.

➢participating in individual and group projects

➢turning all assignments in on time

➢seeking additional help from teachers and counselors

➢working hard and cooperating with teachers

➢participating in extra-curricular activities such as sports, clubs,

community services, etc.

➢observing the rules of technology use

➢exhibiting honesty and behaving well in all classes

➢respecting other students and their property

➢observing rules of conduct at all times

➢refraining from leaving school without permission

➢ensuring my safety by providing the school with changes regarding

travel to and from school for administrative approval

➢exhibiting the right attitude

Student Honor Code cont’d.

I also understand that students are expected to exemplify the attributes expressed in the IB Learner Profile and should strive to be:

➢inquirers

➢thinkers

➢communicators

➢risk takers

who are:

➢balanced

➢caring

➢reflective

➢knowledgeable

➢principled and

➢open-minded

_______________________ __________________________

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date

_______________________ __________________________

Student’s Signature Date

_______________ ____________ ___________

Student’s Name Grade Student ID #

Academic Honesty Policy (Blue Form)

Students at Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center are expected to strive to develop theattributes of The IB Learner Profile that are embedded throughout the curriculum and in theschool’s daily life. Ion so doing, all students must adhere to the school’s Academic HonestyPolicy.

Forms and Definitions of Academic Dishonesty

• Cheating is defined as using unauthorized answers or sources to receive credit for schoolwork. Some examples are looking at someone else’s paper, copying from your notebook when you are supposed to use only your memory (e.g., on quizzes and tests), or copying someone else’s homework because you did not complete yours.

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Academic Honesty cont’d.• Plagiarism is defined as a form of cheating when you present another person’s words or ideas as your

own without giving the originator credit for the information. Some common examples of plagiarism arecopying information from a book without using quotation marks and without including a bibliographyat the end of the assignment listing the sources used. All information in academic assignments that isnot common knowledge must be cited and documented. An example of common knowledge is: Miami isa city in Florida (Miami-Dade County Code of Student Conduct, p. 50).

General Guidelines

At Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center, we place a high value on honesty and this

extends to work submitted for assessment. Teachers are expected to work with students

from the beginning of their participation in the MYP, to develop shared understandings

about cheating, plagiarism, and other instances of academic dishonesty. Our

expectations are set out below. All members of the community need to be aware that the

school treats academic dishonesty as a very serious matter.

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Academic Honesty cont’d.The academically honest student in Grades 6, 7 & 8:

DOES

✓His/her own work

✓Acknowledge help from parents, other students and friends

✓Acknowledge the source of direct quotations

✓Acknowledge information taken from books, CD-ROMs and the Internet

✓Acknowledge reference materials in a bibliography

✓Know what constitutes cheating and abides by the rules

✓Bring the effort of others who cheat to the attention of school officials

✓Follow all exam rules.

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Academic Honesty cont’d.The academically honest student in Grades 6, 7 & 8:

DOES NOT

✓Use notes during a test unless allowed by a teacher

✓Copy from another student during a test

✓Copy from the homework of another student

✓Hand in work as his/her own that has been copied

✓Do homework for another student

✓Give another student his/her own work to copy

✓Communicate with other students during a test.

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Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center

Middle Years Programme Contract (Pink Form)

2017 - 2018

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian:

Congratulations! Your child, ________________________ ______________________,

Student’s Name Student ID #

has been accepted to the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Frank C. Martin International K-8 Center for the 2016-2017 school year.

Our program is rigorous and challenging with specific criteria to be met. Please initial each of the criteria to indicate your understanding and acceptance of our program requirements.

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I have reviewed the contract with my child and agree to abide by the

stipulations.

_____________________ _______________________

Parent’s Name (please print) Student’s Name (please print)

______________________ _____________________

Parent’s Signature Student’s Signature

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Mr. Viola

Academic Counselor

School Day• Time: 8:35 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.

• Wednesdays: 8:35 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.

Block Schedule

Four (4) periods per day of 80 minutes duration

• A Day: Periods 1, 3, 5 and 7

• B Day: Periods 2, 4, 6 and 8

Daily Class Schedule

BLOCKS PDS. SUBJECT TEACHER ROOM

HOME LEARNING BUDDY AND

CONTACT INFORMATION

M,T,

Th,FW A

DayB

Day

Block 18:35 –10:10

Block 1 8:35 –9:52

1

2

Block 210:15–11:35

Block 29:57 –10:59

3

4

Block 311:40 –

1:40 Lunch A & B included

Block 311:04 –12:06

5

6

Daily Class Schedule cont’d.

BLOCKS PDS. SUBJECT TEACHER ROOM

HOME LEARNING BUDDY AND

CONTACT

INFORMATION

M, T, Th, F

Block 4

1:45 – 3:05

W

Block 4

12:11 – 1:50Lunch A & B

included

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Lunch A12:40-1:10

p.m.

LUNCH A = Second Floor Classes

LUNCH B = First Floor Classes, PE, Band and Chorus(Release from Cafeteria – students to bring belongings M, T, Th, F)

Lunch B1:10-1:40 p.m.

Note: On B Days, students must first go to their A Day 1st period

classroom for 10 minutes, and then proceed to their 2nd period class after

morning announcements.

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Academic Advisement

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Time Management

Requirements for Academic Promotion (MDCPS)

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Student Services Resources

➢Academic Counselor

➢TRUST Specialist

➢Peer Tutoring

➢Study Hall

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Dr. LaidlerTRUST Specialist

Community Service Requirements

• Sixth Grade Students: 10 hours*

• Seventh Grade Students: 15 hours*

• Eighth Grade Students: 15 hours

Reflection Questions required for 6th/7th grades

Community Project required for 8th grade

*These are the minimum requirements; however, students are

encouraged to do more.

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Due March 5, 2018

Frank C. Martin K-8 Community Service Documentation http://fcmartin.dadeschools.net/

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Community Service Documentation cont.

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SUMMER VOLUNTEER DAYSEARN FIVE (5) HOURS TOWARD YOUR

COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT!

• WHO: Incoming, Current & Former Students

• WHEN: July 24, 26, 31 and August 2, 2017

• TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

• WHERE: Meet in the FCM Media Center

• WHY: Make new friends and help get the building ready for the first day of school

• BONUS: Earn one (1) extra hour for bringing a bag of RED mulch

PARENTS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

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Attendance

• Procedures for Tardies

• Procedures for Absences

Extracurricular Activities

• Art

• Dance Team

• Drama

• National Junior Honor Society

• Foreign Language

• 5000 Role Models

• F.F.E.A.

• Geography Bee

• Spelling Bee

• Fairchild Challenge

• Model United Nations

• Youth Crime Watch

• Peer Mentors

• Student Government

• Memory Book

• Sports (football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, etc.)

• First Priority

• Scrabble

• Weird Science

K-12 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Coverage

www.K12StudentInsurance.com

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GRADE LEVEL COVERAGE COST

PK-6 (At School excluding

Athletics/Activities/Football)

$15.00

7-12 Grades (At school excluding Senior

High Interscholastic Athletics &

Football)

$16.00

For more information or assistance regarding all Student Insurance, contact HRSI Customer Service Department at 1-866-409-5733

Stay Connected

Via e-mailVia telephoneFacebook @officialfcmTwitter @fcmk8ConferencesStudent Agenda BookFCM Website: http://fcmartin.dadeschools.net

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Enjoy the rest of the summer! Don’t forget to complete your summer assignments!

“Meet and Greet”

Friday, August 18, 2017

From 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Contact Information

Middle School Office:

(305) 238-3688, ext. 113

E-mail: Mr. Hoel, Assistant Principal rhoel1@dadeschools.net

Ms. Theriault jtheriault@dadeschools.net

Dr. Humphrey shumphrey@dadeschools.net

Dr. Laidler tlaidler@dadeschools.net

Mr. Viola mviola@dadeschools.net

Merci

Thank you

Gracias

QUESTIONS