welcome to the middle school mr. kelly and ms. loyal august 7, 2012
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Welcome to the Middle School
Mr. Kelly and Ms. Loyal
August 7, 2012
Goals for Today Introduce important people Review information about the day at the
middle school Review information about the houses Review information about the planners Review some rules and procedures
Goals for Today (cont.) Give new information about activities and
special events Answer questions Take a guided tour
Introductions Mr. Coiner Ms. Pundai Mrs. Huffman Officer Buzz (William Yakshe)
School Resource Officer Ms. Fisher Mrs. Frenchko
A Sample Middle School Day• 7:35-7:50 Catch your bus• 8:00 School starts• 7:50-8:05 Get breakfast, stop at your locker and go to
homeroom• The lockers are in different parts of the building depending on the
grade level• All bookbags go in the locker for the day• Sports bags are stored in a locked room in our pool lobby• Mesh bags for gym clothes can be purchased in the office ($6.00)
• 8:05-8:10 Watch Primetime• 8:10 Begin classes
A Sample Middle School Day• 11:23-12:03 7th grade lunch• 12:07-12:47 8th grade lunch• 12:50-1:30 6th grade lunch• 2:55 Dismiss for the day• 3:00 All busses will pull out• 3:00-9:00 After school activities, homework, family • 9:00 Set the DVR and go to bed
Food Service Breakfast is served each day from 7:50-8:03
Pack and Go – Juice/ Bread or Cereal / Fruit Eaten in homeroom $ 1.25 LUNCH: 4 main line options, snacks $2.25 – cash or POS sale (pictures appear on cashier’s
screen, debit account, 4 digit PIN) Set up accounts by bringing in a check (FR Food Service) see
page 4 of district calendar/handbook.
A Sample 6th Grade Schedule H *8:05-8:10* Homeroom & Primetime 1 *8:13-8:55*Middle Core (1st, 2, 3 or Chorus, Band Y) 2 *8:57-9:39*Middle Core (1st, 2, 3 or Chorus Y) 3 *9:40-10:33* Academic Core 4 *10:33-11:26* Academic Core (starting with snack) 5 *11:26-12:19* Academic Core 6 *12:20-12:50* Exploratory (1st, 2, 3) 7 *12:50-1:30* Lunch 8 *1:35-2:28*Academic Core 9 *2:30-2:55*Academic Core
Note: This is a template. All times in the blocks may be adjusted by the house teachers to meet the needs of the students.
Sixth Grade Middle Core
Periods 1 and 2 Year courses
Band, Chorus, Chorus/Band combined in a rotation Band and Chorus/Band are only period 1, Chorus is
either period 1 or 2 if enough signed up for two.
Trimester courses (1st, 2nd, 3rd – F, W, Spr.) Physical Ed., Principles of Technology,
Keyboarding, FACS, Visual Arts, Music, Business Sampler, Multi-Media, FitKids
Sixth Grade Academic Core
Periods 3,4,5,8,9 House classes
Literacy Science Social Studies Mathematics Academic Workshop – Intervention Time
Sixth Grade Exploratory Courses Period 6 A trimester (1st, 2nd, 3rd) of each of the
following World Language (Spanish or French) Playing By the Rules (a variety of activities and
learning from the guidance, physical education and health areas)
Academic Extensions (2 of 30 days each) 123; 456 (may need PSSA remediation)
A Sample 7th Grade Schedule H *8:05-8:10* Homeroom 1 *8:11-8:58*Academic Core 2 *8:58-9:45*Academic Core 3 *9:48-10:33* Middle Core (1st, 2, 3 or Chorus, Band Y) 4 *10:36-11:21* Middle Core (1st, 2, 3 or Chorus, Band Y) 5 *11:23-12:03* Lunch 6 *12:03-12:48* Academic Core 7 *12:48-1:33* Academic Core 8 *1:33-2:18*Academic Core 9 *2:18-2:55*Exploratory Note: This is a template. All times in the blocks may be adjusted by
the house teachers to meet the needs of the students.
Seventh Grade Academic Core Courses Periods 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 English Reading Life Science Social Studies Mathematics
Seventh Grade Middle Core Periods 3 and 4
Seventh Grade Exploratory
Period 9 3 days of World Language (Spanish or
French) – all year 3 days of Academic Extensions (1 semester ) -may need PSSA remediation 3 days of Playing by the Rules (1 semester)
Eighth Grade Academic Core Periods 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 English World Language (While Spanish is
offered, French is only language offering entry level/beginner’s course)
Physical Science Social Studies Mathematics
Eighth Grade Exploratory Period 9 Divided into quarters (9 weeks)
PBR (Playing By the Rules) Academic Extensions (3 choices or may need
PSSA remediation)
Eighth Grade Middle Core Periods 7 and 8
Parts of the Planner Purchased by the PTO Signature page Handbook, information, student behavior standards,
policies Records of Achievement (grades) Daily and weekly homework, assignment and objective
pages Resource - study tips, maps, formulas etc. Section on Online Safety – pages in the back.
Rules and Procedures
Common sense Orderly operation of a large organization Designed to be easily understood and followed Focus on mutual respect, responsibility Presented day 1---Lived every day OLWEUS – R.O.A.D. – research-based bullying
prevention program (class mtgs. 2x/mth.)
Dress Code Dress for success
No - underwear showing, low cut shirts, spaghetti straps, bare midriffs
Teacher’s discretion: length for shorts and skirts—goal is fingertip length.
Close-toed shoes (avoid flip-flops, sandals) Appropriate slogans on t-shirts No hats in the building
Cell Phones May not be used during the day Must be turned off Not visible If we see it, we will take it.
1. Student picks up at end of day.
2. Parent called and picks it up.
Mediation
An adult model for resolving problems.
Conflicts happen in every age and in every place. We believe that learning to get along is a powerful lesson for life.
Types of Mediation Teacher Counselor School resource
officer (SRO) Administrator
How Mediation Works A student seeks resolution to a potential conflict. That student is given the option of what type of
mediation he or she wishes to use. The other party in the potential conflict is
contacted and given the option of engaging in mediation.
The mediation is held and the resolution is created.
What happens if either party does not live up to the bargain?
Conflicts become violations of Policy 8200.
No warnings. The violation will be in a major category
ie. insubordination, harassment, etc. Physical violence will be prosecuted.
There is no acceptable level of physical violence in our society or our school.
Our Students Are Winners!
Our students are the best! 90% of our students are never sent to the office for discipline.
More than 50% of those who make a poor choice are only sent one time!
Our Students are Winners!
Each year our school raises thousands of dollars for Relay for Life and other causes close to our school family from Middle School fundraising efforts. Kids often promote ideas!
Our Students are Winners! Pgh. Business Times Guide to Western PA
Schools continues to rank our MS as one of the top schools in Western PA (seven county region).
Consistently ranked as a top district in Westmoreland County + one of top in Pa.
Received Keystone Awards for meeting AYP in consecutive years.
Expectations teachers have of Middle School students Students will take responsibility for
themselves Students will use the resources they are given Students will seek help and advice when they
need it Students will do their best
Activities and Events PTO President – Cathy Mostowy
Magazine Sale begins 9/20/12, Entertainment Books –great additional fundraiser
Fun Nights: 9/14 for Gr. 6 only, 11/9 (if no playoff game) for all grades
Assemblies Book Fair – Mid-February Field trips First meeting 9/19/12 9:30 AM LGI School Gift – School Store support, climbing wall Planners
Student Council Service
Annual Toys for Local Tots campaign Relay for Life Building beautification
Dances - all grades First one in the fall is 9/28/12 Toys for Tot’s Dance 11/30/12
Activities and Events Open Houses
Grade 6 – September 6 Grade 7 – September 5 Grade 8 – September 13
Picture Day - September 5
Have a Question? Website - enhanced features
www.franklinregional.k12.pa.us E-avesdropper
Electronic newsletter Forms will be available on hand-out table
Message Board Dial 724-327-5456 Extension 3 for Middle School main office Extension 2 for school messages
Questions? What questions can we answer?
Tour Time!
Follow your guide Ask questions Tour on your own
No access to the pool Come back again if you feel the need. Go to bed by 9PM
Thank You For Coming This is going to be a great year!
See you on August 27!