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What is Inglewood REALLY
like?
We want your child to love Inglewood
Students are well behaved
Academics are the focus
Teachers work in teams
Athletics and activities – connection
We are an inclusive school
We make every effort to be proactive
Elementary to Inglewood
Transition Plan
1. Parent meeting (tonight)
2. Counselor visits to Each
elementary
3. Elementary School visitations to
IMS
4. First day – orientation activities
5. Bus Strategy
6. Vaccinations up to date
6th grade Student
Perspective
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use Language Arts
Social Studies
Math – CMP 6
Science
Core Enrichment
PE / I-Experience
•LA/SS Block (One
Teacher)
•Math/Science Block
(One Teacher)
•Core Enrichment
Students move as a
group within core
content classes
•PE, I-Experience, and
Core Enrichment will mix
student grouping
Sixth Grade Growth
Organization
Multiple Teachers
Mobile Student
Backpacks (lightweight)
Laptops and chargers
Charged at home
Planner
ASB card
School supplies
Phone (off during school)
Shifting Responsibility
• Students develop
organizational habits to
manage a middle school
workload
• Students take a step
forward while adults
monitor and encourage
Athletics at IMS
Activities-Making IMS A
Home Sally Rusk-Activities Coordinator/ASB
Advisor/Leadership Teacher
Student Leadership Team
First Day of School
Cultural Events
Clubs
Shared Experiences
Sixth Grade Math and
Science
Fractions, decimals, and
percent
Probability and Statistics
Geometry
Algebra
Exploring Earth
Exploring Life
Understanding Matter &
Energy
Math – Aligned to Common Core Standards
Science – Aligned to Next Gen
Science Standards.
Sixth Grade Language Arts
and Social Studies
Language Arts
Writing: Narrative,
expository, persuasive
Reading: Fiction and
non-fiction reading;
Textbook and novel
studies
Vocabulary: Wordly Wise
Online
Grammar: Parts of
speech and integration
into writing process
Social Studies Ancient Civilizations
Units:
Geography/map skills review
Mesopotamia
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Introduction to research
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome OR
Ancient India
Power School Learning
(Formerly Haiku)
Web Based “Learning
Management System”
Calendar/Planner
Homework/lesson info
Links to textbooks and
supplemental materials
Interactive features like
discussion boards, work
samples, and wikis
Our Hub for Information
LIBRARY CLASSROOOMS ASB SPORTS HOMEROOM MUSIC CLUBS
Power School Learning Screenshot
Haiku/Power School Screenshot
Haiku/Power School Screenshot
School
Counseling at
Inglewood
• COUNSELING SERVICES
• COURSE REGISTRATION
• TIPS FOR PARENTS
6th Grade Counselors
(2017-2018)
Jackie Coons AND Renee Hesky
[email protected] [email protected]
6th grade Students 2017-18
…the high school graduation Class of 2024
Students stay with their assigned counselor throughout their 3 years at Inglewood
Counseling Services
Role of Counselor:
Support academic achievement
Assist in career awareness and future
planning
Help with personal and social
development
Team with parents, teachers and
school staff
Advocate for students
Students may seek counselor any
time
We encourage and teach students
how to access counselor;
and to seek their teachers directly!
Students might see a counselor about…
Schedules
Friends
Advice
Concerns
Referrals
Support
A myriad of topics
6th Grade Course
Registration
Counselors visit Elementary schools
January 30th- February 3rd
February 10th : Completed registration
forms are due back to 5th grade teachers at
your current elementary school.
6th grade - Electives One choice in 6th grade:
Opportunity to start or continue Music education
Band
Orchestra
Or… No Music
Every 6th grade student rotates through
I-Experience
Art, Music/Choir, Technology, and
Family/Consumer Sciences
Question and Answer
We will stay until every
last question is answered
(The presentation is over
– feel free to leave, or
stay if you have
questions.)