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Longfellow Middle School
February 24, 2015
Welcome to Curriculum Night
LMS Curriculum Night
Welcome and Introductions – Carole Kihm, Principal– Nancy Magistro Kazakos, Assistant Principal
PTA Welcome – Diane Begala, PTA President
LMS Curriculum Night
Jill Tucker, Director of Student Services Bruce Walker, School Counselor Welcome sixth grade parents!
Chesterbrook Lemon Road Churchill Spring Hill Colvin Run Timber Lane Franklin Sherman Westgate Haycock Kent Gardens
LMS Curriculum Night
Objectives – Jill Tucker, Director of Student Services, Bruce Walker 7th Grade School Counselor
– To gain an understanding of the Longfellow course registration process
– To become familiar with the course offerings and after school programs available to Longfellow students for the 2015-2016 school year
Transition Events For Rising Seventh Grade Students
February 24, 2015 – Curriculum Night
February 12 - March 3, 2015 – Longfellow school counselors visit feeder elementary schools to present registration information to students. Parent(s) and students should review course selection sheet (course catalog is available on our LMS website, link is at the top of the selection sheet) and return the form to the elementary school according to their due date. Please choose wisely as our master schedule and class sizes depend on your choices
April 20 – 25, 2015– Elementary feeder schools tour Longfellow (TBA)
Rising 7th grade Transition Activities and Events
‘How to Thrive’ PTA and LMS Student Services parent program – Thursday, April 23, 2015, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
June 2015 – Families receive list of courses that students are enrolled in, requests for changes in courses should be sent to the student’s Longfellow counselor liaison by June 18th
August 11 – 14, 2015 – Start to Success program at LMS (morning and afternoon sessions) – TBA
Week of August 31, 2015 – Rising 7th Open House/Locker Night (details TBA)
Rising 7th Grade Information
All middle school students will take the following required courses:
Honors English, Honors History, Honors Science, Math and PE• Elective(s) complete students’ schedules
• Three possible combinations of electives:2 full year electives1 full year, 2 half-year electives4 half-year electives
All Honors Model
• All 7th and 8th grade students will take Honors English, Honors Social Studies, and Honors Science
• Teachers teach the Honors extensions and scaffold for students who need extra support
All Honors Model (continued)
• All of our classes are student – centered and teachers differentiate to address the needs of all students
• Our staff have participated in several professional development sessions on differentiation, facilitated by the FCPS Advanced Academics office, to enhance instruction and provide best practices in teaching and learning
Longfellow Level IV Program
AAP Classes Test into the AAP Program Rigorous – additional extensions, faster paced Emphasis on higher level thinking, problem-solving,
and decision-making Students must commit to all 3 AAP courses (English,
Social Studies, Science). Math is a separate placement at the middle school
Frequently Asked QuestionsMath Enrollment
Math 7 Honors – 8th grade curriculum, 6th grade compacted math and strong grades ensure success in this course
Algebra 1 Honors – Elementary schools administer assessments – students must earn 91st percentile on the IOWA and pass advanced on the 7th grade Math SOL for this placement
Frequently Asked QuestionsSupport Classes
Read 180 Action Literacy Algebra Readiness
LMS Elementary School Counselor Liaisons
Mrs. Samantha Kramer
703-533-2638 / [email protected]
Haycock and Timberlane
Mrs. Gail Bigio
703-533-2639 / [email protected]
Chesterbrook and Franklin Sherman
Ms. Caitlin Mulhare
703-533-4528 / [email protected]
Churchill, Lemon Road and Westbriar
Mr. Bruce Walker
703-533-2627 / [email protected]
Colvin Run and Spring Hill
Mrs. Debbie Peel
703-533-2637 / [email protected]
Kent Gardens and Westgate
For description of ALL Classes (Course Catalog) and further information on Longfellow Middle School, please visit our website at: http://www.fcps.edu/LongfellowMS/pages/Info/2014-2015LMSCourseCatalog.pdf
LONGFELLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL _________________________________ 7th Grade Course Selections (2015-2016) Student’s FULL Name & FCPS ID # / Label
*Student is in the AAP Program Student has an IEP Student receives ESOL services Student has a 504 Plan *Student will be scheduled for AAP English, History & Science
Step 2: SELECT ELECTIVE COURSES (FULL YEAR AND / OR SEMESTER)
You may select 2 full-year electives, 1 full-year and 2 semester electives, or 4 semester electives. Please rank in order of all choices 1-6, even if you have chosen 1 or 2 full-year electives, as we may not be able to honor all requests.
Performing Arts - Instrumental Placement will be determined by audition Performing Arts - Vocal
Women’s Chorus (926011) Audition NOT required
Beginning Band (923211) Audition NOT required Men’s Chorus (926012) Audition NOT required
Intermed / Adv Band (923310) Audition required World Languages Instrument: Chinese 1, Part A* (581300) (Chesterbrook ES students only w/recommendation)
Beginning Orchestra (923710) Audition NOT required French 1, Part A* (511300)
Intermed /Adv Orchestra (923810) Audition required Spanish 1, Part A* (551300)
Instrument: French Immersion 1 (511067) (Kent Gardens Immersion Students) HS Credit Course
*Must enroll in Part B in 8th grade to receive High School Credit
Art Classes Literary Arts Theater Arts
Art Foundations (910532) Creative Writing (110862) Theater Arts Appreciation (139067)
3D Art Exploration (910632) - (Prereq.) Journalism (116168) Music Program
Speech Arts Appreciation - NEWS SHOW (130062) Music Participation Lab (921132) Media Communications –
Morning Announcements (139062) Business & Information Technology Technology & Engineering Education Other (by recommendation ONLY)
Computer Solutions (660932) Engineering Design & Modeling (846432) (formerly Technology Exploration 7) Strategies for Success (781981)
Digital Input Technologies (616032) (Prereq.) Family & Consumer Sciences Personal Development (781540)
Family & Consumer Sciences 7 (826332) Reading (110781 / 110881)
Work Awareness and Transition (907060)
Step 3: PARENT REVIEW & SIGNATURE I understand that staffing is based on course selection and that my child’s selections represent a firm commitment. I also unde rstand that Longfellow Middle School reserves the right to change a student’s selections based on scheduling needs and/or conflicts . ___________________________________ ____________________________________ _____________________
Student’s Signature Parent / Guardian Signature Date
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian(s): ____________________________________ Parent Phone: ___________________Parent Email: _____________________ ____
Step 1: REQUIRED COURSES FOR ALL 7TH GRADE STUDENTS MUST select ONE Math Course:
__X__ English 7 Honors (111036) _____ Math 7 (311100) __X__ History 7 Honors (235536) _____ Math 7 Honors (311136) __X__ Science 7 Honors (411536) (Prereq. compacted math or accelerated Math program) __X__ Health & Physical Education 7 (712033/712034) **Algebra I Honors placement will be determined at a later date and will be for students who place at least in the 91st percentile on the IOWA Assessment & Pass Advanced (500+) on the 7th Grade Math SOL. We anticipate that you will be notified of the placement results by early July 2015.
Electives Offerings Video
Video
Frequently Asked Questions available on LMS website:
http://www.fcps.edu/LongfellowMS/pages/Info/2015-16FAQCurriculumNight.pdf
We look forward to having your students at Longfellow!!!
