6th Grade Parent OrientationJune 1, 2015

Welcome to the Middle School

• Jennifer O’Connor– Principal

• Sarah Turck, Monir Evers, Janet Krieger, & Brian Schaffer– School Guidance Counselors

Opportunities to Make for an Easier Transition…

• 6th Grade Visitations to the Middle School– 6th graders visit the Middle School on June 17– Students will learn about courses and activities offered– Follow up visit to the elementary schools

• Open House – Tentatively scheduled for August 26th from 4:30-6:30– Students bring their schedules and explore the school– Tours will be given by current students– Many staff members available to answer any questions

What Classes Will Your Student Have as a 7th Grader?

• English • Social Studies • Science • Math• Home & Careers • Physical Education (Every Other Day)• Art (Every Other Day)• Intro to Spanish or French (may be exempt through CSE)• Music: Band/Chorus/Orchestra or General Music

So What Will Your Student’s Day Look Like?

• 7:40am-2:35pm

• 9 periods each day

• 8 periods of classes

• 1 period for lunch

• A/B days

• Each class is 42 minutes

• No homeroom, 1st period has an extra 5 minutes for announcements

More Specifically…A Day B Day

1 English 1 English

2 Science 2 Science

3 H & C 3 H & C

4 Music 4 Music

5 Lunch 5 Lunch

6 Intro. Spanish/French 6 Intro. Spanish/French

7 Math 7 Math

8 Physical Education 8 Art

9 Social Studies 9 Social Studies

SAMPLE ONLY!!!

What is Available After Regular School Hours?

• Late busses are available to transport those students home who stay after school

• Late bus passes are required, which are obtained from the teacher of the program

• Homework Help– A teacher is available from 2:30 - 4:10 on certain days

to assist students with homework and organization

What is Available After Regular School Hours?

• Activities Include:– Various Clubs

• Including Yearbook, Theater Club, Science Olympiad, Art Club

– Sports• Fall, Winter, and Spring sports are available at the

modified level• Athletic Director: Michael Carney

– 845-657-2373 ext. 2101– mcarney@onteora.k12.ny.us

Ways to Get and Be in Touch

• Parent Portal– Receive access to your student’s grades, assignments, and

attendance to know what is going on. This is a great way to stay informed before progress reports and report cards are sent home.

• Call– You can always call the Middle School office at 657-2373 ext.

2210 and leave a message for a teacher. Because classes are in session, sometimes this is a difficult way to get in touch.

• Email– All email addresses follow the same format. First initial of the

first name and last name@onteora.k12.ny.us– Ex: Sarah Turck – sturck@onteora.k12.ny.us

More Ways to Be in Touch

• Websites– Teachers websites includes class work and homework– Go to the Middle School website,

http://www.onteora.k12.ny.us/onteorams/site/default.asp click on “Staff”, and click on your student’s teachers

– Teachers can answer question about grades, assignments, and classroom routines

• Your Student’s School Guidance Counselor.– Counselors can answer questions about schedules,

academic planning, possible tutoring, etc.

Rules of the School

• Electronic devices must be turned off during normal school hours

• No backpacks during normal school hours• No hats or hoods should be worn

Tips to Help Your Middle Schooler be Successful from Day 1

• Attend the Open House in August • Insist on daily attendance• Establish a routine study/homework plan• Stay for Homework Help at school• Monitor your student’s planner• Use the Parent Portal• Review progress reports and report cards• Be in touch if there are any concerns

Questions?