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!