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FALLON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Welcome to Middle School!
5th Grade Parent Night
March 2010
Welcome to Middle School!
Kelly Zummo, Guidance CounselorWelcome and introductions5th grade visit this morningQuarter system & gradesElective course offeringsDaily schedule
6th Grade TeachersAcademic subject areasExtra-curricular activities
Quarter System and Grades
A-F grades Mid-quarter progress reportsQuarterly report cardsGrade point average “GPA”Quarterly Honor Roll Evening
3.0-4.0 students
Academic & Elective Courses
English/Language ArtsHistoryMathSciencePhysical EducationElective Wheel or Band
English/Language Artsand History “Core”
Early ManMesopotamiaEgypt, India, ChinaJudaismMesoamericaAncient Greece and RomeHistory Interactive Notebook (HIN)
Core novel readingMonthly/unit book reportsTyped essaysWeekly spelling, grammarGroup projectsPowerpointpresentations
Math and ScienceGeometry
Volume, area, perimeterClassifying triangles
Statistics & Probability
Mean, median, modeInterpreting graphs
AlgebraSolving equations
Number SenseDecimals, fractions, percentagesPositive & negative numbersRatios & proportions
Earth ScienceMinerals, rocks, fossil fuelsPlate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoesHeat and technologyWater and erosionWeather and climate
Labs, groups, individual projects
“Day on the Bay”Field Trip
Gifted and Talented Education
Language Arts and History Core“Clusters” of 10-15 GATE identified students in each core class receive differentiated instruction as appropriate or needed; teacher receives list at beginning of year
MathAdvanced math placement exam w/ teacher recommendationOpen to all students
Physical EducationStandards-based Physical Education Units
Soccer, softball, basketball, badminton, flag football, la crosse, volleyball, paddle tennis, hockey, health, just to name a few!“Monday Run Day”
Dress out EVERYDAY! Fallon P.E. clothes—shirt, shorts, sweatsLockersCheck out our website
Under the “Athletics” link on Fallon’s main page
http://web.mac.com/fallonmustangs/iWeb/about%20us/PE%20MAIN.html
Elective Wheel“Mini-courses” rotate every 6 weeks and may include:
Career ExplorationCharacter EdComputer KeyboardingEnvironmental StudiesLife SkillsPerforming ArtsMusic AppreciationSocial DanceVisual ArtsWorld Language Exploration
Band
Beginning BandConcert Band
Teacher recommendation requiredCurrent band teacher will provide list of students meeting criteria
Performances required include Winter and Spring Concerts, St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sample Schedule
Period Time Class1st 8:30-9:25 Elective Wheel2nd 9:29-10:24 English (Core)3rd 10:28-11:23 History (Core)4th 11:27-12:02 Lunch5th 12:06-1:01 Science6th 1:05-2:00 PE7th 2:04-2:59 Math
Sample Schedules
1st Elective Wheel
2nd Science
3rd Math
4th Lunch
5th English (Core)
6th History (Core)
7th PE
1st PE
2nd Band
3rd Math
4th Lunch
5th English (Core)
6th History (Core)
7th Science
Registration & Check In
SummerReceive letter in mail when to pick up registration packet1st two weeks of August
3rd week of AugustBring completed registration packet & check bookPurchase PE clothes Receive student schedule & locker assignment
4th week of AugustSchool begins
Responsibility & Accountability
LockersBuilt-in combination locks
Changing classes55 minute periods4 minutes passing
Cell phones, IPODs, etc.1st offense—parent must sign notification letter2nd offense—parent must pick up phone and sign second notification letter 3rd offense—parent must meet with administrator
Daily Work EthicOrganizational skills
Write all assignments down in “minder binder”Take notes in correct binder/notebookClean out backpack once a week
Homework loadExpect 1-2 hours of homework nightlySometimes more due to projects“Chunk” projects into smaller pieces
Responsible, independent learners accountable for their own education
Turn in homework daily—is late work accepted?When absent, get and complete make up workAsk for help!
Parent/Teacher Communication
Email or phoneSign up for Fallon’s News Updates
Back to School NightBeginning of 1st quarter
Parent Conference NightEnd of 1st quarter
Weekly progress reportsIndividual parent conferencesIf problems occur, talk to the teacher first to resolve the problem before contacting administration
Extra-Curricular ActivitiesMiddle School Dances
Back to School 3-6pm (1st quarter)Evening 6-9pm (2nd, 3rd, 4th quarters)Dance pass ($15) or individual dance ($5)Permission slip
ClubsCheerleading SquadDance Team Robotics ClubCJSF Service Club (7th & 8th grade)
Lunchtime Activities“Fallon Idol,” “Name that tune,” etc.Sports tournaments
Athletics
Boys Basketball—fallGirls Basketball—winter Co-ed Wrestling—winter Co-ed Golf—winter/spring Girls Volleyball—spring Co-ed Track & Field—spring
Must have physical exam in last yearAcademic requirements 2.0 GPA w/ no Fs
Counseling & Support ProgramsIndividual and Group Counseling
Graduate counseling interns from CSUEB, Chapman & St. Mary’s CollegeMarriage Family Therapist “MFT” interns from Axis Community Health
Peer Resource Program Peer Mentoring
6th grade students paired with 8th grade students
CJSF Peer TutoringMeets twice a week after school for 45 minutes
Dublin Integrity in ActionCharacter EducationStudent of the Month
Student Success Team (SST)
Parent Involvement
School Site Council (SSC)Develops the School & Library Improvement Plan “SLIP”Membership includes Fallon staff and parents
Parent Faculty Club (PFC)Plans events for students and their familiesFinancial support of school programs
Volunteer in the office or classroomWork as a Noon Supervisor
Contacts 925-875-9376Principal Jim Freeland [email protected]
Assistant Principal Carrie Nerheim [email protected]
Counselor Kelly Zummo [email protected]
Dean of Students Paul Faris [email protected]
6th Grade Lead Teacher Mary LeCheminant x6388 [email protected]