Westwood Middle School

Sixth Grade 2020 - 2021

New Student School Guide

Contents

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What to Expect as a Student

Planning for the days aheadDaily Schedule

Things you need to know before coming into the building

How we can work together for your successExpectations from Your Teachers

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Welcome to Westwood

“Building positive relationships within the school community to promote academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success for all students in an environment geared toward high expectations and collaboration.”

- Alicia Hightower, Principal- Lynne Kratochvil, Assistant Principal- Kevin G. Bowman, Assistant Principal

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#stayhungry

Our Vision:

The staff that will help you on your new journey....

Sixth Grade TeamsDart Frog

Ms. BrandonMs. FinleyMr. Foisy

Mrs. HarperMs. Grasty

CaimanMr. Bridgen

Ms. PylesMr. Wheeler

Ms. RichardsonMs. Waller

Ms. Fuller - OgohMs. Cardwell1

What to Expect

ToucanMs. BarteeMs. JonesDr. Oliver

Core ClassesEnglish - The basis of all learning is the ability to read, understand what you read, and be able to make choices using evidence from the text. All students will take the Standards of Learning test on this subject in the spring.

Math - The development of number sense is critical during the sixth grade, as students are expected to understand real numbers and apply order of operations. All students will take the Standards of Learning test on this subject in the spring.

History & Social Science - This subject will cover United States history to the year 1865. Students are expected to understand the “why, when, where, and how” of many historical concepts. All students will take benchmarks on this subject.

Science - Having the ability to apply scientific concepts, skills, and processes to everyday experiences will be the focus of this course. Hands-on experiments and more are critical in achieving science literacy. All students will take benchmarks on this subject.

Exploratory Class List

Art

Physical EducationSpanish

Career InvestigationsGO TEC

Passport VAVA Rules

French

Band

Orchestra

ChorusBusiness

Computer Innovations

What Do I Need?

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● Pencils ● Colored Pencils or Crayons● Highlighters● Paper (Construction and Plain)● Erasers● Glue Sticks● Dry Erase Markers● 1 Dry Erase Whiteboard● Headphones and Mouse (optional) for Chromebook, iPad● 1 Green, 1 Blue, 1 Black, 1 Orange Composition Book● 1 Ruler● 1 Pair of Scissors

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Chromebook, Chromebook Charger- Tool to be used for collaboration and completion of assignments.

- Must be charged overnight; no charging during class time

- Sites will be monitored; use safe online procedures

- Chromebooks and chargers should be treated with care

What Will I Get?

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What Can I Wear If I Come to School?

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Allowed

- any color of shirt and pants/athletic pants- shorts and skirts of acceptable length- small logos- light outerwear- minimalist headgear

Not Allowed- shirts that do not cover entire

torso/shoulders- leggings or pants showing underwear- large logos or large messages- holes in pants- inappropriate messages on clothing- headgear covering entire head- sandals of any type

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*see official Modified Dress Code for complete list

Daily Schedule

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Daily Expectations

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Daily Expectations

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We Expect You To Be:

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Respectful to:● Yourself● Teachers● Other classmates

“Our goal is to help you grow as a person and succeed as a student. We will give you respect, give yourself and everyone around you the same.”

Responsible for:● Your actions● Your behavior● Your materials● The energy you

bring into this space daily

“This is a big jump. Your independence depends on your effort.”

Ready with:

● Daily materials● A focus to learn● A willingness to give

your best effort

“How will you react when you are met with challenges? Responding appropriately will carry you far!”

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- Mr. Bowman, Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal’s Message to Sixth Grade Parents

“There is nothing more enjoyable than seeing your child succeed socially and academically. As an educator, positive relationships with both students and parents is a priority. Our sixth grade team is here to build upon their good character, their creativity, and to enhance their critical thinking skills so that they may construct triumphant lives. The mission is for all of us to keep first your child’s success in mind. We look forward to working with you.”

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Kevin G. Bowman, M.Ed.

Important Future Dates

Virtual Open House

August 17

All paperwork back to

homeroom teacher

August 28

First Day of School

August 24Labor Day

Holiday

September 7

End of the 1st quarter (9 Weeks)

October 26

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Important Numbers and Sites for Information

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Westwood Middle

434-797-8860434-797-8861434-797-8862

School Website

westwood.danvillepublicschools.org

DPS Main Site

danvillepublicschools.org

School Board Office

434-799-6400

Transportation

434-799-6451

Parent Portal

powerschool.dps.k12.va.us/public/home.html

Ways to Keep in Touch

- Remind App- Google Classroom- Email- Phone Conferences- Virtual- Por español:

talkingpts.org/

Teacher Office Hours

Wednesday11am - 12pm

2pm - 3pm

Sixth Grade ParentFrequently Asked Questions

Have a question? Feel free to ask them here:

Rising Sixth Grade FAQ or go to :

https://westwood.danvillepublicschools.org/ and click on the “Rising Sixth Grade FAQ” link