welcome to pilgrim park middle school home of the panthers!
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Welcome to Pilgrim Park Middle School
Home of the Panthers!
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The mission of the School District of Elmbrookto educate and inspire every student to
think, to learn, and to succeed.
Middle school philosophy • Collaboration to meet the needs of all students.
• Opportunity for all students to explore courses and content areas.
• Student engagement through a variety of teaching strategies and assessments.
• Guidance on appropriate and safe behavior.
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• Wisconsin Exemplary Middle School – 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
• School Exceeding Expectations – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 2012
• Achievement Results That Consistently Rank Among the Top in the State of Wisconsin
Excellence
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Welcome to Pilgrim Park Middle SchoolParent Information Night
WHO is Pilgrim Park Middle School?
WHAT Happens at Pilgrim Park Middle School?
WILL YOU HELP Me Make the Transition to Pilgrim Park Middle School?
I Have MORE Questions!
HOW Do We Get Started at Pilgrim Park Middle School?
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• Principal: Mr. Sereno
• Associate Principal: Mr. Peperkorn
• Guidance Counselor: Ms. Berghauer (6th Grade)
• Ms. Brees (School Social Worker)
• Mr. Birr (School Psychologist)
Administrative and Guidance Team
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• Advocate for Students• Academic• Personal/Social• Career Exploration
• Consultant and support for parents
• Team member and liaison with the teachers.• https://myelmbrook.elmbrookschools.org/ppms/Guidance/default.aspx
Role of the Guidance Counselor
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• School begins at 7:18 a.m. • Students can arrive anytime after 7:00 a.m. to prepare for the day.
• Breakfast is available in the cafeteria.
• Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:13 a.m.
The Early Bird Gets the Worm (and the Bus)…
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• Historically, houses have been• 2 teachers (about 55 students in the house)• 3 teachers (about 80 students in the house)• 4 teachers (about 110students in the house)
• Teachers work together as teams to support the same group of students
• House Teachers teach Core classes, ACE, and STP
• Core Classes: Language Arts, Communication Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies
House System
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A Student’s Day…
Period A Day Course B Day Course
1 Communication Arts Choices and Wellness (Sem 1)Cosmic Connections (Sem 2)
2 Math 6
3 Science
Lunch Lunch (Yummy! )
4 Language Arts
5 Social Studies
STP STP
6 Physical Education Band
7 Art (Quarter 1)Becoming Independent (Quarter 2)
Computers (Quarter 3)Exploration in Technology (Quarter 4)
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• Music / Physical Education (Both Required)• Gym Clothes and School Issued Lock Required
• Electives• Four, 9 week courses• Art, ATE, Computers, and FACS
Elective Periods
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• Student-Teacher Period
• Small Group and/or One on One Assistance with Teacher
• Peer Collaboration
• Homework Completion and Organizational Support
• Transitions to Middle School curriculum during 1st three weeks
STP
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• Quarterly Progress Reviews• Enrichment Opportunities• Homework Club• Academic Interventions• Special Education Programming
Supporting Success for All Students
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• School Assigned Lockers / School Issued Locks ($5)
• Four Minute Passing Times
Travelling Between Classes
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• 30 Minutes
• Preferred Seating Arrangement
• Debit Accounts
• Ala Cart or Meal Options
• Recess
Lunch
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• 2:31 Dismissal
• Early Release each Thursday (1:34 Dismissal)
• Busses Depart at 2:37
Do I Have to Go Home Already?
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• Parent Pickup: Be Patient, Be Safe!
• Bussing• Preferred Seating• Bus Committee
• Homework Club Bussing on Mondays and Wednesdays
Transportation
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AthleticsCross Country
WrestlingTrack and Field
ClubsStudent SenateHomework Club
Ski and SnowboardingChess Club
Make It / Take ItForensics
Techno KidsYearbook
Pen TurnersBook ChallengeDiversity ClubRunning Club
Athletics and ActivitiesIntramural Sports
Weight LiftingBasketball
Table TennisVolleyball
BadmintonDodge Ball
MusicPilgrim Pizzazz
Jazz BandSchool Musical
Drum Line
Community Sports
Junior Spartans Football
Junior Spartans Basketball
Junior Spartans Volleyball
Junior Spartans Baseball
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• Partners in Education• Supporting Your Students Academically
• Infinite Campus
• Online Textbooks• Homework Club• ENCOURAGEMENT!
• Pilgrim Park PTO
Parent Support – A Key to Excellence!
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• Online Registration Window Opens: • Wednesday, January 30th
• Online Registration Window Closes: • Friday, February 8th
• PPMS Shadow Days• Dixon: April 19th • Burleigh: April 15th and April 16th• Tonawanda: April 17th
• Registration:• August 14th
• Adventures in Middle School• August 22nd
Important Dates
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• Online
• Completed by Friday, February 8th
• Utilize our Course Planning Guide
The Scheduling Process
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PILGRIM PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 6th Grade Course Selection Planning Form
2013-2014
STUDENT NAME: ____________________________________ __________________________________ LAST FIRST
****PLEASE MAKE CHOICES IN ALL THREE SECTIONS*****
ACE COURSE SELECTIONS
All 6th grade students take the required “Communication Arts” course every other day for the entire school year. They also take the required “Choices and Wellness” course every other day for one semester. In addition, they take one other ACE course meeting every other day for one semester. Please mark your top ACE request #1 and mark your second ACE choice with an “A” as alternate. This course will be used if your first request cannot be met. (You must choose an alternate.) _____ GREEK MYTHOLOGY (0601) _____ GET THE POINT (0604) _____ COSMIC CONNECTIONS (0605)
MUSIC ELECTIVES (REQUIRED)
All 6th grade students are required to take at least one music course that meets every other day. Students may elect to take two music courses and will split time between those two courses within a single class period. However, students new to an instrument may NOT take two musics. Choose one (or two if not new to instrument) and fill in name of music instrument you will be playing. Band __________ Chorus _________ Strings _________ (7006) (7016) (7026)
INSTRUMENT _______________________________
Are you new to this instrument? YES NO
6th GRADE MATH SELECTION (REQUIRED) (Please Select One)
Enclosed is a letter detailing your child’s math ability. “Recommended Criteria” for Math 6 Honors is detailed on Page 5 of the Planning Guide. Please reference both prior to making your choice.
My child will enroll in: _____ Math 6 (1206) _____ Math 6 Honors (1216) _____ Math 7 Honors (Per teacher recommendation only – school will schedule this course)
Please return this completed form to your 5th grade teacher by Friday, February 8, 2013. (Keep a copy of the Print Request Summary for your records.) _____________________________________________ _____________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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• Complete the Course Selection Planning form, with parent signature
• Input Sections Online Utilizing Infinite Campus
• Turn in Your Course Selection Planning Form and your Optional Parent Input Form to your 5th Grade Teacher by February 8th
The Scheduling Process
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• Math• Math 6 or Math 6 Honors• Math 7 Honors by Recommendation Only• Math Selection Does Not Determine Enrollment in High
School Math Courses.• Course Recommendation Included With Materials
• Music• Band, Orchestra, or Chorus• Experienced Music Students May Take 2 Courses • Required Small Group Lessons During PE• Required Attendance at Concerts
Selecting Courses
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• ACE• Required Courses: Communication Arts and
Choices and Wellness• Elective Courses (Choose 1):
Greek MythologyCosmic ConnectionGet The Point
Selecting Courses
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• Include Unique Learning Needs of Your Child
• Unable to Honor Requests to be With Peers
• House Size Suggestions Will be Considered
The Scheduling Process:Optional Parent Input Forms
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Online Registration
campus.elmbrookschools.org
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But What About….
QUESTIONS?