Northside Middle SchoolApril 10, 2012

Gym 16:30 PM

Sixth Grade Orientation

Welcome to…Northside Middle School

Mrs. Dixon, Principal

6th Grade Open House Information Booths in Gym 2 General Information Session Small Group Q&A/Building Tours 7:00

p.m. A.C. Parent Meeting Cafeteria 7:00

p.m.

Introductions Brett Boezeman – Assistant

Principal Tim Lax – Dean Janet Anthony - 7th Grade

Counselor Alan Schwenk - 8th Grade

Counselor

Topics of Discussion

Teaming Academics Daily Student Schedule Extracurricular Opportunities

Time Schedule 7:50 A.M.-3:05 P.M. 7 Classes Daily

5 Core Classes 2 Exploratory

Lunch Resource

Time Schedule - GSP

7:50 A.M.-3:05 P.M. 8 Classes Daily

6 Core Classes 2 Exploratory

Lunch

2012-2013 Teams

Three 7th Grade Teams Team Planning Periods Integrated/Interdisciplinary

Instruction Small school/Big school advantages

7th Grade Core Academic Classes

Literature 7Writing and Literacy 7MathScienceSocial StudiesForeign Language for GSP

Universal Design for Learning Curriculum is accessible to all Multiple means of representation,

engagement and assessment Use of technology

30+ SMARTboards Laptop and netbook carts Document cameras

Instructional Minutes Language Arts-100 Math-50 Science-50 Social Studies-50 Exploratory-90 (2-45 minute periods.) Resource-25 Lunch-30

Math Has Four Options

Mathematics 7-Based upon the 7th Grade Indiana

Mathematics Standards

Pre-algebra End of term grades of “B+” or higher in sixth grade

mathematics and “B” in Language Arts

Sixth grade ISTEP+ Math score of 520 or higher

Sixth grade English/Language Arts score of 460

Pre-algebra Honors-Requires selection to

the Academic Challenge Program.

Algebra 1 Honors for 7th Grade This course is for very high ability

mathematics students. Requires classroom teacher

recommendation Review and recommendation of

the Mathematics Department Chairman, Mr. Nowlin.

Mathematics Curriculum Flow Chart

Grade Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

7th GradeMath Course

Mathematics 7 Pre-algebraPre-algebra

Honors

8th Grade Math Course

Pre-algebra Algebra 1Algebra 1

Honors

9th Grade Math Course

Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry

Honors

STUDENT SCHEDULEThis is an example of the schedule. There are actually three different configurations of the class schedule.

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7th Grade Exploratory Classes

Industrial Technology Health Physical Education Art Family & Consumer Science Computer Keyboarding

Exploratory/Electives

Grades 7 & 8 Related Arts Rotations – 4 Nine-week (45 day) rotations.

Rotation 2FACSPEITEHealth

Rotation 1ArtPEITEHealth

Elective Choices

Band

Choir

Orchestra

Choir Chimes

Opportunities!!!!

Get Involved!!

Here are some of the choices.

100% Student Participation

Athletic Physicals You must have a physical to begin

practice.

Spartan Football “A” team and “B”

team Tri-county

Champs IU or Franklin

game trip

Cross Country

Runs a trail of success

Both boys and girls are Tri-County champions.

Northside Boys and Girls Tennis

Boys went undefeated!

Future Lady Spartans,

We can’t wait to meet you at the NET !

No experience is necessary, a positive attitude and willingness to learn will go a

long way!!Look for open gym times this summer!

Dance Team Performs at basketball half-times Marched in the Christmas parade Choreographed routines from a

local dance instructor Hosted a clinic to teach an

elementary group of students

Intramural Basketball 20 sessions Runs November – February Open to anyone that is not on an

organized basketball team

Intramural Volleyball 20 sessions Runs February - April Open to anyone that is not on an

organized volleyball team

SPELL BOWL• State runner-ups this year

• This activity is for the first nine weeks.

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S P R I N T

Fall and Spring Play or Musical

Enter a Thespian Competition

Bye Bye Birdie is April 27 and April 28

Northside’s HuddleThursday Mornings 7:15 –

7:45Gym II

Peer LeadersJanet Anthony/Crystal

Riddle/Amiee Horn

Purpose: To create a safe environment that includes healthy

relationships and violence prevention by means of conflict education.

Selection: Nominated by peers/teachers Written Application/Interview Approximately Thirty 7th graders

Activities: Guide Corps Peer Mediation Mix-it-up Day Red Ribbon Week Mock Election

Builder’s Club Largest middle school service

organization worldwide Student-led Fosters sound personal values Leads into Key Club in HS

Bus Transportation

Thank You

Q&A sessions by highlighted room – 7:00

AC presentation in the cafeteria – 7:00