7th grade orientation · mr. zach matzek a-f counselor ms. jayden wolcott g-o counselor mr. erik...

7th Grade Orientation

Learn, Lead, Succeed

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Administration

Dave Moodie

10-12 Assistant Principal

Tom Frazier

High School Principal

Danielle Edmunds

7-9 Assistant Principal

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What is a Middle Schooler?● Filled with intense emotions● Cares more about peer

opinions than those of teachers and parents

● Capable of self-awareness, insight and empathy

● Capable of more responsibility and accountability

● Able to think more abstractly● Increasingly able to organize

their thoughts● Can see both sides of an

argument

**Period of most dramatic brain growth since infancy**

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Parent Tips● Continuous communication with the school● Maintain routines● Monitor technology● Vary friendships● Allow for natural consequences● Leverage our Counseling Staff

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Counseling Staff

Mr. Zach Matzek

A-F Counselor

Ms. Jayden Wolcott

G-O Counselor

Mr. Erik Kastner

P-Z Counselor

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Counseling Staff

Mr. Julie Drollette

School Counselor Mr. John Handel

Preventions Counselor

Mr. Brad Ervin

School Psychologist

Ms. Cheryl Keller

School Counselor

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What can counselors help with?

● Academic monitoring and support● Career awareness and exploration● Social-emotional concerns● Peer conflicts● Support for any issues impacting school performance● Scheduling

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What’s New?● Changing classes

● World Language

● Lockers

● Sports, Clubs and

Activities

Academic Picture● Core Subjects:

○ ELA, math, social studies, science

World Language

● 7th Grade:○ Health, Music, PE, Technology

● Learn, Lead, Succeed Days

● Parent Portal

More students, more teachers, more choices...More responsibility!

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Student Schedule (42 Minute Periods)A Lunch B Lunch C Lunch

Period Red Black Period Red Black Period Red Black

1 7:50-8:35 7:50-8:35 1 7:50-8:35 7:50-8:35 1 7:50-8:35 7:50-8:35

2 8:39-9:21 8:39-9:21 2 8:39-9:21 8:39-9:21 2 8:39-9:21 8:39-9:21

3 9:25-10:07 9:25-10:07 3 9:25-10:07 9:25-10:07 3 9:25-10:07 9:25-10:07

4 10:11-10:53 10:11-10:53 4 10:11-10:53 10:11-10:53 4 10:11-10:53 10:11-10:53

A Lunch 10:53-11:23 10:53-11:23 5B 10:56-11:38 10:56-11:38 5C 10:56-11:38 10:56-11:38

5A 11:26-12:08 11:26-12:08 B Lunch 11:38-12:08 11:39-12:08 6C 11:41-12:23 11:41-12:23

6A 12:11-12:53 12:11-12:53 6B 12:11-12:53 12:11-12:53 C Lunch 12:23-12:53 12:23-12:53

7 12:57-1:39 12:57-1:39 7 12:57-1:39 12:57-1:39 7 12:57-1:39 12:57-1:39

8 1:43-2:26 1:43-2:26 8 1:43-2:26 1:43-2:26 8 1:43-2:26 1:43-2:26

9th 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20

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Period 1Time 7:50 - 8:35

Life Science 7Lenhard(218)

Life Science 7Flaitz(218)

Period 2Time 8:39 - 9:21

English 7Rosario(211)

English 7Rosario(211)

Period 3Time 9:25 - 10:07

Study HallYoungers(218)

PE 7-8Moose(Gym)

Period 4Time 10:11 - 10:53

Chorus 7/8Buckel(135)

BandCarson(Band Room)

5B/CTime 10:56 - 11:38

Social Studies 7Stone(214)

Social Studies 7Stone(214)

Period 6CTime 11:41 - 12:23

Technology 7Quanz(146)

Technology 7Quanz(146)

C LunchTime 12:23 - 12:53

LUNCH(Cafeteria )

LUNCH(Cafeteria )

Period 7Time 12:57 - 1:39

Math 7Quibell(215)

Math 7Quibell(215)

Period 8Time 1:43 - 2:26

French 7Evans(207)

French 7Evans(207)

Example ScheduleRed Days (RD) Black Days (BK)

Period 1Time 7:50 - 8:35

Life Science 7Lenhard(218)

Life Science 7Lenhard(218)

Period 2Time 8:39 - 9:21

Music 7Mark(128)

PE 7-8VanScoter(Gym)

Period 3Time 9:25 - 10:07

Math 7Quibell(215)

Math 7Quibell(215)

Period 4Time 10:11 - 10:53

English 7Rosario(211)

English 7Rosario(211)

5B/CTime 10:56 - 11:38

Social Studies 7Stone(214)

Social Studies 7Stone(214)

Period 6CTime 11:41 - 12:23

Technology 7Quanz(146)

Technology 7Quanz(146)

C LunchTime 12:23 - 12:53

LUNCH(Cafeteria)

LUNCH(Cafeteria )

Period 7Time 12:57 - 1:39

Tier III Reading Lab 7-8Benjamin(206)

Tier III Reading Lab 7-8Benjamin(206)

Period 8Time 1:43 - 2:26

Math LabOwen(100)

Study HallYoungers(Cafeteria )

Red Days (RD) Black Days (BK)

Example Schedule

9th Period(2:29 PM - 3:20 PM)● Part of the School Day!● Student support period

○ Teacher driven○ Student driven

● Clubs and activities● Sports Study hall

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Core Area ClassesMrs. Stone - Social Studies

Ms. Rosario - ELA

Mrs. Lenhard - Science

Mr. Quibell - Math

Ms. LaRocca - 8:1:1

Mrs. Sharp - Direct Consultant

Ms. Evans - French

Mrs. Araya - Spanish

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Exploratory ClassesMrs. Buckle- Vocal Music

Mrs. Carson - Instrumental Music

Mrs. Kershner, Mr. Welch, or Mr. VanScoter - Phys. Ed.

Mr. Geiger or Mrs. Quanz- Technology

Ms. Wolcott - Health

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Clubs and Activities● Homecoming Week and Pep Rally (9/30-10/4)● Technology Club● Art Club● Archery Club● Trap Shooting Team● Intramurals● Chess Club● Environmental Club (Recycling)

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Clubs and Activities

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● 7-8 Color Guard● Newspaper Club● Student Council● Drama & Musical Productions● National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)● Ski Club● 7-8 Yearbook

Modified Athletics

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Fall WinterSeason #1

WinterSeason #2

WinterSeason #3

Spring

Football

Girls Soccer

Boys Soccer

Cross Country

Volleyball

Cheerleading

Girls Basketball

Wrestling

Boys Basketball

Cheerleading

Swimming Track & Field

Baseball

Softball

Tennis

Modified Athletics

It’s not too late to sign up for a fall sport…

Football Girls Soccer Boys Soccer Cross Country Volleyball Cheerleading

Mandatory Sports MeetingTONIGHT in the High School Gymnasium at 7:00 PM

7th grade students are eligible to participate in sports, clubs and activities so long as they maintain good academic standing.● Grades reviewed every TWO weeks● All-Call made bi-weekly to review ParentPortal at

home○ Phase 1- Warning (Yellow Flag)○ Phase 2- Probation (Gray Flag)

Participation and Eligibility

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Busing

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM

3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM

4:30 PM

5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM

*5:30 PM & 4:30 PM - Community Stops*

Code of Conduct

We use progressive discipline in the HS.

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Code of ConductInappropriate Behavior

First incident Second incident Third incident Additional incidents

Meeting with Assistant Principal and/or Principal

One detention

(2:29-3:20)

Extended Detention

(2:29-5:20) Parent conference

Additional incidents will warrant more severe consequences

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Code of Conduct Tardy to Class/ School

First incident Second incident Third incident Additional incidents

Meeting with Assistant Principal and/or Principal

Meeting with Assistant Principal and/or Principal

Detention/Teacher Appointment

Parent Conference

Additional incidents will warrant more severe consequences

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Dignity for All Students Act/Incident Reports

Forms are available in the office or online

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Digital Citizenship

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What Can You Do?● Be involved.● Know the technology your child is using.● Know the ways to get around parental monitoring.● Know how serious it is. Severe disciplinary

consequences and even law enforcement involvement are possible when electronic devices are used inappropriately.

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Monthly Enrichment Opportunities● GOALS:

○ Encourage students to push themselves academically and to set high expectations for their own achievement.

○ Provide opportunities for all students to participate in enrichment activities that will prepare them for paths beyond high school.

○ Appeal, in some capacity, to ALL students and help them to prepare for their future college and career plans.

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Monthly Enrichment Opportunities● No need to apply!● Enrichment opportunities will be offered to all students, on a monthly

basis - starting in October.● Enrichment activities will focus on problem solving, team building,

healthy habits.● Students who participate in at least 4 enrichments will earn the honor of

being designated as an Honors Academy Member - Silver Level (7th -10th grade)

● Informational flyer coming soon!● Monthly emails to students with specific enrichment information will be

sent at the beginning of each month.

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Monthly Enrichment OpportunitiesCoordinators

Nikki Allen, Living Environment

Lynn Blum, Library Media Specialist

Kim Derrenbacher, Technology Teaching Assistant

Kristen Pullen, Art

Mike Terry, Physics

Lisa Wilson-Jones, Earth Science

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Report Cards● PaperLESS (10-Week, 20-Week, and 30-Week Report

Cards)● Request paper copies of Report Card by calling

335-4010 ext. 1004● Parent Portal is available 365 days/year, 24 hours/day,

7 days/week● Final Report Card will be mailed home for ALL

students

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Parent Portal

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Parent Portal Sign-upIn your student’s folder, you will find a form to complete with the information we need to set-up and activate your Parent Portal Account. Once you have logged in, you may use the "Accounts" tab at any time to change your password or see your last login date/time. To see your child's information, click on the small lilac colored triangle that is to the left of their name - then select any of the tabs - i.e., Schedule / Attendance / Grades to review.

Contact Tina Arend with questions: 335-4010 ext. 1005arendti@dansvillecsd.org

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Tips for a Successful Transition● Be organized- Rotating classes requires organization.

○ Write homework and all necessary information in a planner.

○ Develop an after-school routine.○ Complete homework on the day it is assigned.

● Monitor ParentPortal and Google Classroom.

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from the School Nurse

● All students should have their Meningitis Shot prior to beginning 7th grade.

● Make sure your student gets enough sleep at night.● Backpacks● 335-4010 ext. 1010

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from the Attendance Office● Attendance counts!● Make a plan with your student to get to school on

time, every day.● When your student is absent, please call the

Attendance Office. 335-4010 ext. 1199● When your child needs to leave for an appointment for

the day, please come to the attendance office and sign him/her out.

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Student Pick Up and Drop Off● Students should not be on campus prior to 7:30 and should leave

campus after school unless they are participating in a school-sponsored event.

● Traffic Flow: Be sure to use the student drop off lanes!● After-School Bus Times:

○ 2:30○ 3:30 (must have a pass to ride)

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Important Dates

● September 3: High School Open House (6:00 pm)● September 4: First day of school● September 16th or 17th: School Pictures (during PE)● September 30- October 4: Homecoming Week

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Pony Express and Student OrientationPony Express:

● student leaders from DHS ● provide support to 7th graders with the transition

Student Orientation:

● Thursday, August 15th from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm● Team building, skill building, exploring the HS, and much more!● After-school activities throughout the year- focused on the theme of

“Learn, Lead, Succeed”● Make-Up date= August 28th from 9:00-10:00 am

Questions???Please feel free to see me after!

Please be sure to review the folder your student brings home from

orientation!