sunridge middle school · *science olympiad susan colwell andrew frohmberg deepra dabiesingh...
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Eagle’s Landing NightSeptember 13, 2018 – 6:30PM
SunRidge Middle School Home of the Eagles
Professional School Counselor Roles
Based on the ASCA Model (American School Counselor
Association), the National Standards for academic
development guide school counseling programs to
implement activities to support and maximize student’s
ability to learn. The areas of concentration are:
• Academic Development
• Career Development
• Personal/Social Development
A Day in the Life of a Counselor
All in a Counselor’s Day Work
Counseling: Individual,
Group, Classroom Guidance
Collaborating with Teachers,
Parents, Students &
ADM
Managing Crisis and
Conflict Resolution
Building relationships
& Cheering on Success
Academic Development:
Middle School Progression Requirements
Promotion Requirements for high school
Students must pass 3 years of 4 required core classes:
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
*Language Arts 1 or
Language Arts 1 ADV
*Language Arts 2 or
Language Arts 2 ADV
*Language Arts 3 or
Language Arts 3 ADV
*Math 1, Math 1 ADV, or
Math 2 ADV (Grade 7
ADV Math)
*Math 2, Math 2 ADV,
Pre-Algebra or Algebra 1
Honors
*Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1
Honors or Geometry
Honors
*Comprehensive Science
1 or Comprehensive
Science 1 ADV
*Comprehensive Science
2 or Earth Space Science
Honors
*Physical Science or
Physical Science Honors
*World History ADV *Civics ADV *US History ADV
Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 1
Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 2
PE PE PE
*Classes with an asterisk are required for promotion. Student must earn a passing grade in order to earn credit.
Academic Development:High School Credit Classes at SRMS: Core Classes
The following core classes earn students high school credit:
Core Classes
Algebra 1 Honors*
Geometry Honors*
Earth Space Science Honors
Physical Science Honors
• Algebra and Geometry have an End of Course Exam that is worth 30% of the course grade.
EOC assessments are computer-based, criterion-referenced assessments that measure
the Florida Standards (FS) or the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) The
EOC takes the place of the FSA and is administered in two 90-minute sessions over two days.
• Civics is not a high school credit class, but has an EOC.
• For more information on EOC Assessments, visit: www.fldoe.org (Search: EOC Assessment)
Academic Development:High School Credit Classes at SRMS: Elective Classes
The following elective classes earn students high school credit:
• In order to be considered for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship (Florida Academic
Scholarship (FAS)/Florida Medallion Scholarship (FMS), student must take 2 years of a
World Language. This must be sequential and in the same language. Other offerings
available through FLVS or OCVS.
• The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program establishes lottery-funded scholarships
to reward Florida high school graduates for high academic achievement. For more
information visit: www.fldoe.org
Academic Development:
High School Credits in Middle School
● By the end of middle school, a SRMS student has
the potential to earn 7 high school credits.
4 core classes
+ 3 elective classes
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7 high school credits
Academic Development:
State and District Testing Requirements
FSA
➢ English Language Arts (ELA) has a written and reading component. They are taken on different days.
Students must complete both components to receive a FSA-ELA score.
➢ Math – students who take 6th grade math, 7th grade math, Pre-Algebra or Pre-Algebra/Intensive Math block
Statewide Science – Statewide for 8th grade only.
End of Course Exams (EOCs)
➢ End of Course Exams account for 30% of the student’s final grade.
➢ All 7th graders will take a Civics EOC.
➢ High school leveled classes that currently require an EOC include: Algebra 1, Geometry and Biology.
Students must earn a level 3 or higher on the EOC for high school leveled classes in order to receive high
school credit. (All students taking Algebra and Algebra/Pre-Algebra Block take the FSA Algebra EOC).
Common Final Exam (CFEs)
➢ CFEs grades (assessments and teacher scored rubrics) count for 20% of students’ overall course grade.
➢ Semester 1 CFE’s are administered in PE, 6th & 7th grade Agriscience, Exploring Technology & Career
Planning (PLTW), Learning Strategies, and Social Personal classes.
➢ Semester 2 CFE’s (assessments and teacher scored rubrics) are administered in: ALL electives (semester
and full year), 6th and 8th grade social studies, all science classes, Learning Strategies and Social Personal
classes.
➢ All CFE’s must be completed during the same academic school year during the testing window set by the
district.
➢ If a student does not take a CFE, a 59% will be factored into their final grade (semester and/or year).
Academic Development:
PE and Career Planning Requirements
Physical Education
Physical education is required
for every year of middle school.
Career and Education Planning
is an internet based, personalized
academic and career plan for the
student.
The district-wide program is called
Naviance. Guidance teaches it
through Social Studies.
Academic Development:
Honor Roll Qualifications
Honor Roll
● A’s and B’s in all 7 classes each quarter
● Conduct grade of “1” in each class, every quarter
Principal’s Honor Roll
● All A’s in all 7 classes each quarter
● Conduct grade of “1” in each class, every quarter
SRMS Honor Roll Awards Ceremony will be held on May 23, 2019:
★ 6th - 9:45am - 10:45am - SRMS Cafe
★ 7th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm - SRMS - Cafe
★ 8th - 6:30pm - 7:30pm - West Orange Auditorium
Academic Development:
Attendance
Attendance in school is central to educational achievement and school
success. All excuses are to include the date, reason for absence, and
need to be signed by the parent.
Excused Absences
Illness or injury
Illness or death of an immediate
family member
Recognized religious holiday
Medical appointment
*(please bring verification)
Legal appointment
Please submit
excuse note
upon student’s
return to school
to the GLO.
Career Development:
Naviance
Naviance is a college and career readiness
computer based program that helps
districts and schools align student
strengths and interests to post-secondary
goals, improving student outcomes and
connecting learning to life.
Lessons will be taught over the course of
the next 2 months for all grade levels.
Students will work on:
◆ Completing an interest inventory
◆ Begin building a resume and
◆ Exploring various career options
Career Development:
Campus Wide Initiatives
College Day Friday!
Wear your favorite college jersey!State University
System (SUS) comprises 12
member
universities.
The Florida
College System comprises 28
community colleges
and state colleges
Religiously
Affiliated
Institutionscomprises 29 schools.
Private
Institutionscomprises 42 schools
SAFE Coordinator:
Catherine Rochester
Student Assistance & Family Empowerment
✧ Provides support for students and parents
✧ Provides prevention programs and strategies that promote
developmental assets and strengthen resiliency in children.
✧ Support in classroom, small groups, and individually.
S.A.F.E.
S.A.F.E. Goals
The goal of the SAFE program is to provide education
and strategies to make healthy and safe choices.
Friendship
Peer Pressure
Bullying/Cyberbullying
Social Media
Personal/Social Development:
Social Emotional Development
Personal Social Development:
Teen Safety Matters
➢ MBF Teen Safety Matters™ is a comprehensive, research-based, prevention
education program that educates and empowers teens and all relevant adults
with information and strategies to prevent, recognize, and respond
appropriately to bullying, cyberbullying, all types of abuse and other digital
dangers.
➢ The Guidance Team delivers 3 TSM lessons
through science classes. The lessons are
comprised of the following topics:
▪ Emotional Safety
▪ Physical Safety
▪ Digital Safety
➢ Parents have the option to opt out of these
lessons. An opt out form will be sent home.
➢ For more info visit: https://mbfchildsafetymatters.org/mbf-teen-safety-
matters/
S.A.F.E. Referral Process
A student may be referred to the S.A.F.E. Program in the following ways:
❖ Self-referral
❖ Teacher referral
❖ Parent or guardian referral
❖ Staff or Administrative referral
• Referral forms are in each grade level office.
• All referrals are kept confidential.
Hands On Learning
Please move to a computer for
the hands on learning portion of
this presentation!
ProgressBook 101
Getting Started with Progress Book:
parentaccess.ocps.net
#1
#2
#3
Overview of Classes
Click here to change
grading period
Click on the course
name to view the
details.
Choose a Specific Class
Click here to sort by assignment type
Choose class
from drop
down box
View By Assignment Type
Manage Alerts
To Manage Alerts:
1) Select My Account
1) Click on Manage Alerts
1) Designate settings
1) Enter your email
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Linking All Children to One Account
Steps to Linking All Children to One Account:
1) Click on the Home page.
2) Scroll to the bottom of the page.
3) Select Link My Accounts.
Navigating Canvas
To access Canvas for Parents, go to: canvasparent.ocps.net.
PARENT LOGIN
Learning Management SystemCanvas is the OCPS-adopted Learning Management System and the hub of the digital classroom. Students will visit Canvas to check their calendar for
upcoming due dates, access course materials, and submit assignments. Parents can use Canvas to keep up with their student's calendar and
assignments using the Canvas Parent App. Click on the icons below to login.
STUDENT LOGIN CANVAS OCPS
Students access
Canvas via
Launchpad.ocps.net
Canvas Parent Features
Canvas Features for
Parents:
➢ Announcements
➢ Syllabus
➢ Modules
➢ Grades
➢ Assignments
➢ Google Drive
➢ Collaborations
➢ Pages
➢ Arc
Download the
Canvas App
for easy
access to
important
information!
Academic Resources
Extracurricular
Activity
Sponsor(s) Meeting Dates
National Junior
Honor Society (NJHS)
Christen Van Allen
Matthew Arp
1st Wednesday, monthly @ 8:30 in Cafe
*Future Farmers of
America (FFA)
Katrina Alford 3rd Thursday, monthly @4pm in Room 516
(must have Agriscience as a class & paid dues)
Maker’s Club Judy Moody Wednesdays @ 8:30 in Media Center
Book Club Judy Moody Fridays @ 8:45 in Media Center
Writing Club John Yourick
Corey Lorini
Thursdays @ 8:45 in Room 519
*Chess Club John Yourick Thursdays @4:15 in Media Center
Art Club Brian Keith Myers Thursdays @8:15 Room 504 (art fee)
Mathletes Amy Sawyer 2nd Wednesday, monthly @8:45 in room 569
*Science Olympiad Susan Colwell
Andrew Frohmberg
Deepra Dabiesingh
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4-6pm in
the cafeteria
Eagle Ambassadors Lisa Warren Thursdays @4:15 in Portable 19
Spanish Club Nancy Roman 1st Tuesday, monthly @8:30
Yearbook
Photography
Robin Nelms
Jaime Jackson
Every other Friday morning at 9am, cafe (subject to
change)
Fellowship of
Christian Athletes
Tony Williams Every other Friday (group), Leaders meet every
Friday in PE classroom @8:30
Extra
Curricular
Clubs and
Activities
*Membership to Boys & Girls
Club is required. It is free to
join! Applications are
available in the main office.
Parent Resources
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Please refer to the yellow
brochure at the
Parent Resources table.
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Counselor Contact Information
6th Grade Counselor
7th Grade Counselor
8th Grade Counselor
S.A.F.E. Coordinator
Question and Answer Forum