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Shady Grove Middle School’s Rising Sixth Grade Parent Information Meeting
Welcome to…
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Tonight’s Outcomes
Heard information about Shady Grove Middle School and Sixth Grade
Heard information about the registration process Heard descriptions and pre-requisites for sixth
grade courses Discussed middle school experiences with Shady
Grove students Asked questions about Shady Grove Middle
School, sixth grade courses and/or the registration process.
Taken a tour of Shady Grove Middle School
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Shady Grove School Goals
High level learning for all studentsA safe and positive learning environmentA culture of hard work and opportunity for
all studentsA belief that all students can learn and
reach their highest potential.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle 4
Welcome to the Shady Grove Middle School Family
In 6th Grade students will:1. Go to 7 periods during the day2. Have Connect Time 3. Use lockers4. Continue to advocate for their own learning5. Move from concrete to critical thinkers6. Have a little more freedom but also a little more
responsibility7. Attend Outdoor Education
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle 5
Outdoor Education
6th graders in Montgomery County attend Outdoor Ed every year. Outdoor Ed is a three day, two night outdoor learning experience filled with fun, adventure, nature, & friends.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
6th Grade Courses
Required Courses
English Math Reading Science Social Studies Physical Education & Health
Elective / Additional Courses
Instrumental Music Chorus Foreign Language: Spanish, French Arts Rotation
ICT -6 (Information and Communication Technology)
Art Resource Class
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Example Student Schedule
•Student schedules have 7 periods
•Lunch is part of a students schedule. It is an important part of balancing a students workload
•Lunches are separated by Grade level
•Classes are divided into two semesters
•Semesters are divided into 2 quarters/marking periods. (MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4)
•All periods are 46 minutes in length with an additional 4 minute passing time
•Grade levels are structured into Teams
PERIOD COURSE TEACHER ROOM
1MATH
INVESTIGATIONSM. AMNOTT D227
CT CONNECT TIME A. SAVAGE D207
2 SOCIAL STS 6 A. BARNETT D229
3 ADV. ORCHESTRA J. BOONE D208
LUNCH CAFE
4INVESTIGATIONS IN
SCI 6L.
ALLEMANGD127
5 ADV ENGLISH 6M.
NARCISENFELD
D228
6Q1 PHYS ED 6 M. THOMAS GYM
6Q2 PHYS ED 6 M. THOMAS GYM
6Q3 HEALTHC.
GUITANO-STEPHENS
E123
6Q4 PHYS ED 6 M. THOMAS GYM
7 ADV READING 6 M. MOORE D204
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
6th Grade Schedule
Pd 1 7:55 - 8:45 Connect Time 8:49 - 9:06 Pd 2 9:10 - 9:56 Pd 3 10:00 - 10:46 Lunch 10:50 - 11:20 Pd 4 11:24 - 12:10 Pd 5 12:14 - 1:00 Pd 6 1:04 - 1:50 Pd 7 1:54 - 2:40
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Be a part from the start…
In Montgomery County 6th graders may not participate in Interscholastic sports…HOWEVER..at Shady Grove, students may participate in after school clubs and Intramural sports such as … Flag Football, Tennis, DIVA Readers, LEO Club, SGA (Student Government Association) and many more!
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
SGMS Overview
2013-2014 Enrollment = 584
% Total
% Racial/Ethnic Composition
Hispanic(186)
African American
(132)Asian
(83)White(153)
American Indian
(1)
Multiple
Race.(29)
All Students
31.8% 22.6% 14.2% 26.2% .2% 5%
SPED 68 11.6% 14.5% 18.2% 1.2% 9.8% 0.0% 3.4%
ESOL 23 3.9% 10.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0%
FARMS 245 42% 61.3% 62.1% 28.9% 13.1% 0.0% 17.2%
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Seven Keys in ACTION…
WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO.
EMPOWERED TO GO BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
Teach with your hearts Sacrifice for your students Ask the tough questions Believe in your students Believe and help each other Open and reflective Hungry for professional
growth Hold each other accountable
Accelerate students Strong content knowledge Strong pedagogy Know, accept and use data to
support student mastery You expect nothing but the
best from yourselves and your students everyday
One Band, One Sound mentality!
All kids on the table mentality!
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Classroom Snapshots
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Courses, courses, and more courses…
You do have a choice!
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
“Give your best every day and the best will come back to you!”
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Social StudiesAdvanced World Studies 6
4 Thematic Units (Geography, Political Systems, Economics & Culture)
Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley, China, Nubia/Kush, Greece & Rome
Advanced Skills: Historical Thinking Source & Document Analysis Categorizing Artifacts and Information Creating Generalizations Working with Multiple Sources of Information Creating Questions Expository Writing
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Investigations in Science 6
Grade 6 Science Units: Sudden Impact: Students design a front bumper system
that can reduce the level of peak force impacting a vehicle and its occupants during a collision
Brook Trout Habitat: Students create a habitat for the Brook Trout within a Montgomery County Park
Going Green: Students create an environmentally friendly design that improves natural resource use in a MCPS facility
Alternative Energy: Students develop an alternative source of energy for the state of Maryland
Skills and Concepts: ecosystems; diversity and adaptation of organisms; forces and motion; energy; and light and sound
Middle School Math at
Shady Grove Middle School
Goals
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Develop students who love math and see it as useful to solving problems and making sense of the world.
All students will reach proficiency in math – Understanding, Computing, Applying, Reasoning, and Engaging (UCARE).
Provide students the skills and option to take AP level math in high school.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
2009–2010 Math Work Group
2010 Begin Common Core State Standards & Curriculum 2.0
USM Minimum Entrance Requirement Class of 2015
PARCC2014 Baseline Year
DeeperUnderstand
ingIn Math
The Changing Landscape
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
So what does deeper understanding in math look like?
Building a Stronger Foundation
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Going Deep in MathematicsDefining Proficiency
Understanding
Computing
Applying Reasoning
Engaging
Comprehending Concepts, Operations, & Relations
Carrying out procedures
Formulating and solving mathematical problems
Using logic to explain a solution
Seeing math as sensible, useful, and doable
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Standards for Mathematical Practice
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Grades 5-8 Articulation
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Courses That Lead To College and Career Readiness
* Including MCPS enrichment and acceleration opportunities** Investigations in Math*** Advanced Placement Calculus, Advanced Placement Statistics, or other college-level courses
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Comparing Math 6: Depth
MCPS Version 2001 Framework Math 6
C2.0 Math 6
ContentContent and PracticesClassroom Culture shift
Correct answer (& explanation)
Strategies and correct answerDepth of understanding
Individual achievementSmall group collaboration and individual achievement
Coherence and rigor Focus, coherence, rigor
Teach and test Learning progressions
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Comparing Math 6: PARCC
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
There is a brochure available that describes the K-12mathematics program ofMCPS. It is availableonline at:
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/math/
Mathematics Brochure
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Counseling Office 301-548-7534
Math Content Specialist Laura Schrader Phone: 301-548-7540 E-mail:
Need to speak with someone?
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
English
As opposed to Language Arts and Reading in Elementary School which are more skill-based approaches, English in middle school becomes its own discipline like Science and Social Studies.
Students will be exposed to literary and grammatical concepts and terms which they will work with throughout middle school (i.e. characterization, mood, clauses, etc.)
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Reading
This course provides students witha foundation of reading strategiesand processes.
Students discover and utilize the reading strategies and processes in Unit 1, and then apply them to Unit 2 – Mythology, Unit 3 – Biographies, and Unit 4 – The Newspaper, during the remainder of the year.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Arts Rotation and Full Year Classes
Art 6 – Semester rotation ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Semester
rotationFull Year Courses: Chorus 6 Beginning Band 6 Band 6 Strings 6 Foreign Language (Spanish or French) Physical Education Health (one 9-week marking period, in lieu of P.E.)
Counseling Department
and Registration2014-2015
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Counselors will follow the students through their three years at Shady Grove.
Ms. Alison Brecher- 6th grade and 8th grade (A-M) Ms. Donnie Poole - 7th grade and 8th grade (N-Z) Ms. Kim Kochuba – 504 Plan and Alternative I
students. Parents may call the Counselor for information on
their child and/or to make appointments to meet with them or their child’s teachers.
If you have any questions, call 301-548-7534.
Counseling Department
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Due Dates….
Registration cards should be returned to elementary school teachers no later than Wednesday, February 7, 2014
Incoming Sixth Grade Visitation to SGMS on Friday, May 22, 2014
Sixth Grade Student Orientation is in July. Dates TBA
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle
Q & A
Thank youShady Grove Middle School.
~ Going beyond expectations to Cover all the Bases!