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Sixth Grade Orientation

• Northside Middle School
• April 10, 2012
• Gym 1
• 630 PM

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Welcome toNorthside Middle School
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Mrs. Dixon, Principal

• 6th Grade Open House
• Information Booths in Gym 2
• General Information Session
• Small Group QA/Building Tours 700 p.m.
• A.C. Parent Meeting Cafeteria 700 p.m.

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Introductions

• Brett Boezeman Assistant Principal
• Tim Lax Dean
• Janet Anthony - 7th Grade Counselor
• Alan Schwenk - 8th Grade Counselor

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Topics of Discussion

• Teaming
• Academics
• Daily Student Schedule
• Extracurricular Opportunities

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Time Schedule

• 750 A.M.-305 P.M.
• 7 Classes Daily
• 5 Core Classes
• 2 Exploratory
• Lunch
• Resource

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Time Schedule - GSP

• 750 A.M.-305 P.M.
• 8 Classes Daily
• 6 Core Classes
• 2 Exploratory
• Lunch

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2012-2013 Teams

• Three 7th Grade Teams
• Team Planning Periods
• Integrated/Interdisciplinary Instruction
• Small school/Big school advantages

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7th Grade Core Academic Classes

• Literature 7
• Writing and Literacy 7
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Foreign Language for GSP

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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

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Instructional Minutes

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

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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.

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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.

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Mathematics Curriculum Flow Chart
Grade Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
7th Grade Math Course Mathematics 7 Pre-algebra Pre-algebra Honors
8th Grade Math Course Pre-algebra Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Honors
9th Grade Math Course Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry Honors
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STUDENT SCHEDULE
This 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

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Exploratory/Electives

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

• Elective Choices
• Band
• Choir
• Orchestra
• Choir Chimes

• Rotation 2
• FACS
• PE
• ITE
• Health

• Rotation 1
• Art
• PE
• ITE
• Health

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Opportunities!!!!
100 Student Participation

• Get Involved!!
• Here are some of the choices.

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Athletic Physicals

• You must have a physical to begin practice.

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Spartan Football

• A team and B team
• Tri-county Champs
• IU or Franklin game trip

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Cross Country

• Runs a trail of success
• Both boys and girls are Tri-County champions.

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Striving for Greatness
Northside Boys and Girls Tennis Boys went
undefeated!
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Future Lady Spartans,
We cant 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!
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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

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Intramural Basketball

• 20 sessions
• Runs November February
• Open to anyone that is not on an organized
  basketball team

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Intramural Volleyball

• 20 sessions
• Runs February - April
• Open to anyone that is not on an organized
  volleyball team

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SPELL BOWL

• State runner-ups this year
• This activity is for the first nine weeks.

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Car Challenge
Design
Create
Compete
Win!
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Drama Club

• Fall and Spring Play or Musical
• Enter a Thespian Competition
• Bye Bye Birdie is April 27 and April 28

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Northsides Huddle Thursday Mornings 715
745 Gym II
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Northside Media Center
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Lunchtime Book Clubs
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Manga Book Club
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Summer Reading Challenge
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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

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Builders Club

• Largest middle school service organization
  worldwide
• Student-led
• Fosters sound personal values
• Leads into Key Club in HS

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Bus Transportation
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Thank You

• QA sessions by highlighted room 700
• AC presentation in the cafeteria 700