Welcome to the Middle SchoolSixth Grade

Curriculum NightNovember 28th, 2018

Overview

• Transition to 6th grade• Role of the Counselor• Teaming• Curriculum• Activities

Transition Programs• Curriculum night for parents• Orientation programs for students• Articulation meetings between elementary and

middle school• 6th grade counselor will sit on all CSE/504 meetings at

the elementary level• Summer orientation for all incoming 6th graders at

the end of August (students will receive their lockers)• Classroom guidance activities in the fall• 1st week of school: Welcome to RMS!!• Grading grace for quarter 1

Role of the Counselor

• Advise students/parents on academic planning

• Facilitate parent-team conferences• Counselor is member of each 6th grade team• Provide direct counseling services to

individuals and groups• Provide classroom guidance lessons on topics

such as career exploration, goal setting, bullying, etc.

Meeting with your CounselorStudents can meet with their counselor:vBefore SchoolvDuring LunchvAfter School Lunch Groups:vAll students are invited, beginning in the fall, to

participate in lunch groups.vEach group meets during lunch periods once a

week for a 6-8 week period.vGroups include: book club, study skills, current

connections, scrapbooking.

TeamsA “Team” consists of the School Counselor and

the following teachers:• English• Math• Science• Social Studies• Special Education

Teams share/disseminate information, plan curriculum, and facilitate parent-team conferences.

BellSchedule

1:31 – 2:12Period 9

12:47 – 1:27Period 8

12:03 – 12:43Period 7/Lunch * Grade 8

11:19 – 11:59Period 6/Lunch * Grade 7

10:35 – 11:15Period 5/Lunch * Grade 6

9:51– 10:31Period 4

9:07 – 9:47Period 3

8:23 – 9:03Period 2

7:35 – 8:19Period 1/Announcements

7:30Warning Bell

Extra Help (Grades 6, 7 & 8) 2:13 pm – 2:48 pm(Monday/Wednesday/Thursday)

6th Grade CoursesAll 6th graders will take the following core classes:üMath 6üEnglish 6üSocial Studies 6üScience 6üAlternate Day Physical Educationü Introduction to a World Language (Spanish,

French, Italian or Mandarin Chinese)

6th Grade Courses Continued6th graders will also take the following exploratory courses:üArt 6üCoding 6üDigital Citizenship 6üFACS (Family and Consumer Science)üMusic Elective 6

6th Grade ChoicesMiddle School should be an enjoyable time for your child. To ensure you make the best class

selections, take some time to discuss the following choices with your child:

• French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese or Spanish (Must choose 1 and an alternate)

• Band*, Chorus, Orchestra*, or Musicology (Must choose 1)

• Option of Lunch Chorus (Band or Orchestra students)

* Previous experience is required

Sample 6th Grade SchedulesPeriod 1 English 6Period 2 Math 6Period 3 Science 6Period 4 Social Studies 6Period 5 LunchPeriod 6A ChorusPeriod 6B Physical Education Period 7A CodingPeriod 7B Digital Citizenship Period 8 SpanishPeriod 9A ArtPeriod 9B FACS (Family/Consumer

Sciences)

Period 1 English 6Period 2A BandPeriod 2B Physical Education Period 3 Math 6Period 4 FrenchPeriod 5A Lunch ChorusPeriod 5B LunchPeriod 6 Science 6Period 7A CodingPeriod 7B Literacy LabPeriod 8A Math LabPeriod 8B ArtPeriod 9 Social Studies 6

ActivitiesExtra Help: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

from 2:13 p.m. to 2:48 p.m.

Clubs and Intramurals: Begin after Extra Help

Building Administration• Main Office – 801-5200

• Mr. Craig S. Johanson, Principal 801-5201• Mr. Dave Lazarus, Assistant Principal 801-5200• Ms. Jennifer Sheehan, Assistant Principal 801-5200

• Counseling Services:• Ms. Jes Bellsey, 6th Grade Counselor 801-5215• Mr. Jared Levenson, Social Worker 801-5215• Dr. Regina LaRocca, School Psychologist 801-5221• Ms. Tara Lane, School Nurse 801-5210