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Kingsview Middle School
Incoming 6th Grade Student Articulation Meeting
AdministratorsMr. Jimmy D’Andrea – PrincipalMrs. Shelia Harrison – Assistant PrincipalMrs. Ericka Singleton – Assistant Principal
Counseling DepartmentMrs. Heather Cohen – Resource CounselorMrs. Jan Moore – 6th Grade Counselor (2013-2014)Mrs. Kelli Shelhorse – 7th Grade Counselor (2013-2014)Mrs. Katie Mendelson – 8th Grade Counselor (2013-2014)
Mrs. Cathy Hocker- Secretary, Registrar, SSL Coordinator
Kingsview Staff Mr. Doug Ackler, PE/ Arts IRTMrs. Barbara Escobar, World Language IRT (maternity leave)
Mr. Dan Goldsamt, 6th Grade Math/Team Leader
Ms. Eve Janney, Special Education IRTMrs. Janet Kilcoyne, Math IRTMr. Wymon Lee, Science IRTMrs. Vicki Rotker, Arts (Study Skills) TeacherMrs. Kristen Sullivan, English/Reading IRTMr. Michael Tucci, Social Studies IRT
The Kingsview Vision Safe environment, physically and emotionally, where students and staff feel valued and respected and where students’ intellectual, social and emotional growth are fostered
The Kingsview VisionOutstanding teaching and learning where all students are engaged and challenged in every class, every day and where students are gaining the skills they need to be successful in the 21st century
As Kingsview Panthers, we R.O.A.R. with pride!
ResponsibilityOutstanding AttitudeRespect
OUR PBIS CORE VALUESR.O.A.R.
KMS Decision Tree Incoming 6th Grade Math Placement
Brochures were sent home describing Curriculum 2.0
Incoming 6th Grade Students will not be affected by changes caused by the implementation of the MCPS Curriculum 2.0
Algebra I is the only course that will be implemented from the C2.0 during the 2013-2014 School Year.
Current Math 5
Students
Math 6
Math 6
Student who is not
showing proficiency with Math 6 Curricula.D/E (I/N)for the first half of the year
Math 7
Student who is showing proficiency with Math 6
Curricula with an A, B, or C (ES/P) for the first half of the
year. PROFICIENT/
ADVANCED on the MSA
Current Math 6
Students
How Course Recommendation Decisions are made…
Current Math 7
StudentsMath 7
Student who is not showing proficiency with
Math 7 Curricula.D/E (I/N) for the first half of
the year
Investigations IN
Mathematics
Student who is showing
proficiency with Math 7 Curricula with an A, B, or C (ES/P)for the first half of the year.
Only students who have
successfully completed the IM
curriculum should take Algebra I
Sixth Grade English and Reading
Questions? Contact [email protected]
How do I help my child to be
successful in Middle School?
Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him. Maya Angelou
Books can be dangerous.
The best ones should be labeled: This can
change your life! –Helen Exley
Students are expected to:oRead novels, short stories, poetry, navigate visual literacy oIndependently write in response to reading oIndependently write creative narrativesoUse Course and Literary Terms and MCPS designed assessments.
Advanced English 6
Teachers expect students to:• Show initiative and be able to work
independently• Do homework regularly and read nightly to
build vocabulary skills• Be able to navigate on-grade level texts• Write a paragraph and 3 paragraph essays
What is Reading 6?
* It is not a reading intervention course* It is differentiated within the classroom for the different leveled reader* This is the student's last chance to take a non- intervention reading course to gain strategies necessary to navigate multi-structured texts* It is interdisciplinary within the grade level
Please note: If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s reading skills, they should take reading.
Reading or World Languages Reading 6 offers our incoming students an excellent
elementary-to-secondary academic bridge to help them meet the significant challenges that the wide array of required reading in middle school presents.
We teach them to utilize text features within their textbooks as well as research and critical thinking as they read.
It is important for everyone to understand that 6th grade reading no longer teaches word attack and decoding
We focus on the comprehension and problem solving skills of reading, skills that will help make them more independent students.
World Languages6th Grade OptionsSpanish 1AFrench 1A
7th Grade OptionsSpanish 1AFrench 1ASpanish 1BFrench 1B
8th Grade OptionsSpanish 1BFrench 1BSpanish 2A/2BFrench 2A/2BAwareness of Spanish Language and Culture
Indicators of Success in World Languages
Gr 4 MSA Advanced (437 and up)
Gr 5 Fall MAP-R Advanced (215 and up)
Gr 5 Winter MAP-R Advanced (219 and up)
These scores are guidelines not gates.
What school are you from?
How much science did you do in a week
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“15-year-old students in the U.S. performing about average in reading and science, and below average in math. Out of 34 countries, the U.S. ranked 14th in reading, 17th in science and 25th in math.”
- USA Today 12/7/2010
“American students' average scores on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) in math were above the international average in both fourth and eighth grade.”
- USA Today 12/10/2012
Guess Who? Guess Why?
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Engineering and Design Process
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• Problem/project based curriculum • Instruction revolves around relevant
everyday problems• Students engage in inquiry based
explorations• Higher level discussion and purposeful
reading and writing
Are you Hungry to Know More?
All advanced science courses feature…
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Investigations in Science 6
• Create bumpers that withstand the rigors of a simulated car crash!• Design a Habitat for the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly.• Defend your research on the best form of alternative energy.• Create your own solar cooker!
Outdoor Education
• Answer questions fully with examples, data, and explanations• Read, create, and interpret graphs, charts, and tables
What are skills the student in your life can work on NOW to prepare for next
year?
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6th Grade Advanced World Studies
Resource Teacher:Michael Tucci [email protected]
I Study the World Too!!
Units of StudyUnit 1: Patterns of Settlement in the Ancient and Modern World
Unit 2: Citizenship and Governance in Classical and Modern Times
Unit 3: The Impact of Economics in Ancient and Modern China
Unit 4: Cultural Systems in the First Millennium and Today
Advanced SkillsAnalyzing Images, Artifacts and Primary Source Documents for….Point of ViewPerspectiveBiasPatternsCorroboration
Writing SkillsUse evidence to support a generalization
Use multiple sources of evidence to support a thesis statement
Support a point of view with evidence to present a reasoned argument
Physical Education & Health
Improved Physical Fitness Skill DevelopmentRegular, healthful physical
activity Support of other subject
areasSelf DisciplineStress reduction Strengthened peer
relationships Improved self-confidence
and self-esteem Experience Setting Goals
Mental and Emotional Health
Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs
Safety and Injury Prevention
Nutrition and FitnessPersonal and Consumer
Health Family Life and Human
SexualityDisease Prevention and
Control
Music and Arts RotationMusic - All year
• Beginning band• Intermediate band• Orchestra• 6th Grade Chorus
Arts Rotation—9 weeks
• Study Strategies• Visual Arts• Technology Education• Computers
Special Education @ KMS Provides direct instruction and resource support to students identified as having special needs, according to state and federal guidelines.
This team consists of general education teachers, special education teachers, related services personnel (speech language pathologist,occupational therapist, etc…) as well as paraeducators.
Kingsview Middle School is a full inclusion program with both direct and indirect special education services provided in the classroom.
Students are assigned a case manger who oversees their program and meets with these students on a regular basis to support their needs.
What is Student Service Learning?
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• MCPS students must complete a minimum of 75 SSL hours for graduation.
• MCPS students may begin to work on this graduation requirement the summer after completing grade 5. They continue to accrue hours throughout high school.
1. Specific academic courses. grade 6 Science (10 hours) grade 7 English (10 hours) grade 8 US History (10 hours)
2. School-sponsored clubs and organizations with service activities. Ex. – Green Team3. Pre-approved community organizations. Ex. – Manna Food Center
How can students earn SSL hours?
How do we record SSL hours?Every time you complete an SSL activity, you must fill out a verification form.
The forms are located in the counseling office.
Take the form to your activity and have a supervisor sign it.
Once completed, return the form to the counseling office or to Mrs. Hocker.
Registration begins in Mid-SeptemberForms will be passed out in classActivities Fair – Back to School Night
Activities begin in October, end in May Intramural Sports: Basketball, Flag FootballActivities: SGA, Yearbook, Green Team, Chess Club,
Environmental Club, Art Club, Engineering Club, etc….
Kingsview offers an optional summer seminar called:
“Introduction to Middle School”This course is designed for students who may be very anxious about coming to Middle School, or students who may benefit from a smaller
class size transition and the availability of one-on-one instruction.
This class is a comprehensive orientation provided over a 4 day period for 1 hour each day.
Topics include: Building Tour, Middle School Schedule, Changing Classes, Lockers, and Strategies for Success.
There is a fee associated with this program. Registration forms will be sent home with your 5th grader
when all of the details are confirmed.
This is our 9th year offering this program!
Kingsview Middle SchoolSchool Structure
Eight Period Day – every class everyday
7:55-2:40Lunch
3 Lunch periods of 30 minutes
DEAR/DEAL time everydayNo RecessRegular Lunch
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8
SCHOOL VISITSMatsunaga ES – February 1Fox Chapel ES – February 1McNair ES- February 4Great Seneca Creek ES – February 5
Kingsview Middle SchoolRegistration Procedures
Registration forms due to 5th grade teacher by Monday, February 11.
We use your teacher’s recommendation, data, and your requests to decide your schedule.
Make good academic decisions about:Reading or World LanguageElective choice or choices
Course Choices If students are recommended for Reading, they MUST take
Reading and one elective choice.
If students are recommended for World Language, they can select French or Spanish, and one elective choice.
If students are recommended for World Language, they can opt NOT to begin in 6th grade and select two elective options.
** Students and parents should consider this decision carefully as changes will not be possible after registration is complete.**
Questions?