Class of 2022 6th Grade 2015-2016

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Class of 20226th Grade 2015-2016
WELCOME
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What Is a Middle School?

• Middle school is
• Student centered
• New classes
• Fun Rewards
• New expectations
• More teachers
• More responsibility
• More CHOICES

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What Is a Middle School?

• Middle School is
• academics, electives, athletics and
  clubs/activities
• learning to be self directed
• accepting responsibility
• independence
• LEARNING MADE FUN!!!

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How do I have a GREAT Middle School experience?

• Communication more personal responsibility
• Take ownership of your grades
• Talk to an adult you trust
• A parent
• A teacher
• A principal
• A counselor
• Mrs. Sobczak (8th Grade)
• Mrs. Nichols (7th Grade)
• Mrs. Payne (6th Grade)

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ROAR Tiger Expectations

• RESPONSIBLE
• ON TIME, ON TASK
• ALWAYS FOLLOW DIRECTION
• RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS

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Get Organized!!

• Use your AGENDA daily to write the TALE
• Keep your AVID binder neat
• Follow Sixty to Success for nightly homework
  routine
• Prepare and balance schedule with academics and
  extra curricular activities
• Get ready the night before school

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What will my schedule be at AMS?

• 800-830 Arrive at school via bus or car.
• 800-830 Eat breakfast or attend tutoring if
  needed.
• 800-830 - Be seated in cafeteria
• Released at 830 to go to first period
• 7 periods
• 830 929 1st Period
• 933 1033 2nd Period
• 1037 1131 3rd Period
• 1135 105 4th Period - Lunch
• 110 204 5th Period
• 208 302 6th Period
• 306 400 7th Period
• 400 445 After School Tutoring

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What classes will I take?

• All classes choices of On Level or Pre AP
• RELA (Reading and Language Arts)
• 2 periods each day
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies World Cultures
• Physical Education
• Elective choice OR Strategies

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AMS Elective Choices
All 6th graders take PE and then one of the
following

• Band
• Choir
• Orchestra
• AVID
• Fine Arts Block
• Theatre Arts
• Art

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• Commit to Student Success with AVID

• AVID is a 4th through 12th grade system to
  prepare students in the academic middle for
  four-year college eligibility. 
• It has a proven track record in bringing out the
  best in students, and in closing the achievement
  gap. 
• AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual
  Determination.

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• The AVID Elective

• Not only are students enrolled in our toughest
  classes, such as honors and Advanced Placement,
  but also in the AVID elective.
• For one period a day, they learn organizational
  and study skills, work on critical thinking and
  asking probing questions, get academic help from
  peers and college tutors, and participate in
  enrichment and motivational activities that make
  college seem attainable.
• Their self-images improve, and they become
  academically successful leaders and role models
  for other students. 

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• AMS AVID

Student Success Weeks!
Tutorials!!
College Projects!
College Field Trips!!!
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Course Card - Front
SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ELECTIVE OPTIONS. PUT A CHECK MARK (? ) NEXT TO THE ELECTIVE YOU WANT.
  ________ ELECTIVE 1 BAND (Full Year) Rank top three preferred instruments (1-3) ___Clarinet ___Flute ___Cornet ___Percussion ___Saxophone ___Oboe ___Trombone ___French Horn ___Bassoon ___Tuba ___Baritone   ________ ELECTIVE 2 ORCHESTRA (Full Year) Circle preferred instrument Violin Viola Cello Double Bass   ________ ELECTIVE 3 CHOIR (Full Year)   ________ ELECTIVE 4 BEGINNING ART, THEATRE ARTS (1 Semester Each)   Most instruments are not provided by AMS and must be rented or purchased
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Course Card - Back
READING/LANG. ARTS (RELA) MATHEMATICS SCIENCE CONTEMPORARY WORLD CULTURES
  6111 Pre-AP   6112 OL         ARD DECISION       Teacher Initial   6120 Pre-AP   6124 OL         ARD DECISION       Teacher Initial   6131 Pre-AP   6134 OL       ARD DECISION       Teacher Initial   6146 Pre-AP   6144 OL       ARD DECISION       Teacher Initial
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Upcoming Dates

• Schedule Cards Due
• Timbers Feb. 10
• Maplebrook Feb. 12
• Pine Forest Feb. 17
• April and May- Verification Sheets
• August Tiger Cub Camp and receive new schedule
• August 24 Become an AMS Tiger

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Frequently Asked Questions

• When is lunch?
• 4th period A lunch
• What supplies do I need?
• Supply list given in August main supplies are
  AMS binder and back pack
• Will I have a locker?
• No lockers, but you can carry a back pack
• How many classes will I have?
• 7 periods
• Will 7th and 8th graders mess with me? What if I
  get lost?
• Most 6th grade classes are held on the 6oo
  hallway so you are mainly isolated in one area
  and classes are easy to find.
• What are some ways I can get involved at AMS?
• 6th grade - Band, Choir, Orchestra, Dream ACTS,
  Stu-Co, CSU, Rosebuds, Chess Club
• 7th and 8th grade Athletics, Cheerleader, NJHS

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Breakout Sessions

• Core Content Teachers Gym (700-715 only)
• Band 901
• Orchestra 902
• Choir 903
• AVID 302
• Art/PE/Theater Arts Amphitheater
• Special Education - Library