Presenters:

Sean BurnsPrincipal

Corbin StoltzfusAssistant Principal

Faculty Members

6th GradeParent Information Night

Course Selection

Promoting a caring environment

Responsible for our learning

Interacting collaboratively

Devoted to challenging our minds

Excellence in all that we do

Our Vision - PRIDE

Emerging adolescent students learn best when belonging to an intact team.

Teams Provide…• Personalized learning environment• Focus on the whole child • Integration of curriculum• Coordination of activities

Middle School Philosophy

Core Area Required CoursesGrade 7

Language Arts

Literature Links

Social Studies

Science

Mathematics

6 periods/cycle

3 or 6 periods/cycle

6 periods/cycle

6 periods/cycle

6 periods/cycle

Elective OpportunitiesYear LongBandChorusOrchestraWorld Language

**One music elective must be scheduled in 7th or 8th grade

SemesterFine Studio ArtsCraft Studio ArtsPE ElectiveDramaMusic Through the

AgesMedia StudiesSTEAM Applications

8th Grade only

Mr. Sammler

Grade 7• Health and Physical Education – 3 days all year

• 1 Marking Period(MP) of PE, 2 MP of swimming, and 1 MP of Health and Fitness

• Exploring Technology – 3 days for one semester• Family and Consumer Sciences – 3 days for one semester

Grade 8• Health and Physical Education – 3 days all year

• 1 Marking period(MP) of fitness, 1 MP of health, and 2 MP of PE

• Applied Technology – 3 days for one semester • Art – 3 days for one semester

Special Area Rotations - Required

Mrs. MarkofskiFull-Year Courses – 3 days/cycle

Band, Chorus, & Orchestra

Semester Courses – 3 days/cycle Media Studies Drama Fine Arts Studio Craft Studio Arts Physical Education STEAM Applications – 8th grade only Music Through the Ages**

**One music elective must be scheduled in either 7th or 8th grade.

Elective Courses

Mrs. Chaville-Fuller

French I – Part IGerman I – Part ILatin I – Part ISpanish I – Part I

Two year commitment Classes meet every day Additional entry points in 8th grade

& HS

World Languages

Mrs. Frank Language Arts

• Thematic units: Family, Acceptance, Choices & Consequences, and Heroes

• Writing in 4 modes: Narrative, Argument, Explanatory, and Research

Literature Links• Development of vocabulary• Continue thematic units• Analytical writing about literature• Focus on Analyzing and Interpreting Non-fiction texts

Language Arts & Literature Links

MathematicsMath Pathways

Mr. CharlestonGrade 7

Algebra

Pre-Algebra-formally 1A

Direct Instruction

Grade 8

Geometry

Algebra 1A or Algebra 1B

Direct Instruction or Algebra 1A

Student placement will be determined by the following criteria and data points:

Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis TestDistrict Mid-Year AssessmentsPSSA Scores – Grades 4 & 5Everyday Mathematics Unit TestsCurrent Course AverageTeacher Recommendation

Mathematics

Ti-30XIIS or Ti - 82,83,84,89, N-Spire

(2-line scientific) (graphing) best for HS

and SAT’s

Texas Instruments Calculators

Dr. Monaghan

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has implemented requirements for High School graduation.

Current requirements include proficiency in:Algebra IBiologyLiterature

Keystone Examinations replace PSSA in High School2018-2019 – Graduation Requirement

Keystone Examination

Mrs. Gerstenberg

Life Science Topics: Cells, Genetics, Biodiversity, Ecology and

Environment

Honors Life Science Independent research project - requirement Prerequisites: test average of 92% or

higher in 6th grade science, teacher recommendation, and mastery of specific mathematical skills.

Life Science

Mr. Hoagland

World Cultures and Geography Four major units of study – Ancient Greece,

Rome, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, China & East Asia

Focus on culture, geography, history, religions, economics, and government

Incorporate technology to conduct independent and group research and problem based learning

Social Studies

Gifted Support – Seminar Reading and Mathematics Support

Classes Learning Support students may be

scheduled for additional periods of support within the 6 day cycle.

Guidance Counselor for each grade Crisis Counselor

Supplemental Services

Sample ScheduleDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

P1 Math Math Math Math Math Math

P2 Science Science Science Science Science Science

P3 FCS H/PE FCS H/PE FCS H/PE

P4A(30) Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

P4B(30) Team Team Team Team Team Team

P5 SS SS SS SS SS SS

P6 Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin

P7 LA LA LA LA LA LA

P8 LitLink

BandChorus

LitLink

BandChorus

LitLink

Band Chorus

Clubs and CommunityMr. StoltzfusClubs (1x)

Art Clubs Fly FishingTV StudioBasketballWalk and TalkBoard Games

Community Meeting (1x)OlweusBuild ConnectionsMentorsSpecial GuestsInternet SafetyToleranceAcceptance

• Band/Chorus/Orchestra• Cabaret or Musical Productions• Art Clubs (multiple)• National Junior Honor Society (8th Grade)• Spelling Bee• Odyssey of the Mind• Lego Robotics• Yearbook• Student Council• Builders Club & Leo Club• Fly Fishing

Extra Curricular Activities

Sports ActivitiesMiddle School Sports

BaseballBasketballCheerleadingCross CountryField HockeyFootballLacrosse (Girls)Soccer (Boys and Girls)SoftballTrack & FieldWrestling

PIAA Physical Information

IntramuralsTennisFitnessBasketball

Nominating committee is currently looking for candidates for our PTA board for next year.If interested please email Jill Reese at

jillandwill@gmail.com Attend five meetings during the year –

6:30 start timeFollow on Facebook at OJR MS PTASupport activities and events at school

7th and 8th grade dances7th grade Welcome Back – (New this year)

Parent Teacher Association(PTA)

• Parent Meeting - tonight• 6th grade teachers meet with MS team – February 12th • Guidance counselor meet with students to explain MS

electives (2/17/16 – 2/26/16) • Students will learn how to login and select electives.• 6th grade teachers share recommendations and answer

questions at parent conferences (March 2nd and 3rd)• Course selection will close on March 14, 2016• Math & Literature Links placements determined by student

data – Spring• 6th Grade visits the MS on June 2nd • Course verification email in late April/May to check courses

on Skyward.• Student schedules available in late August prior to visitation

days.• NEW – 7th Grade ONLY on August 16th (9:30 – 12:00)• MS Visit and Explore – August 18th and 22nd (10:00 – 12:00)

Course Selection Process

Thank you for coming this evening! We look forward to working as a TEAM to provide the support our students need to be successful at

OJRMS.