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Welcome to Our School!

Staff Introductions

Our Mission

Every Student, Every Day!

Did you know?

Middle school is a defining point for students in the college and career readiness process.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

Tiis presentation will be potted on our webtite tomorrow under the School Counseling tab.

Core Academics Grade 6

❏ Language Arts ❏ Math ❏ Science ❏ Social Studies ❏ Physical Education/Health Education (9 weeks)

Language Arts

In ELA, students will develop the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills they will need to be successful in the 21st century. The ELA program at WFMS focuses on the following areas: Reading comprehension Language usage Research skills Literature Vocabulary/word study Fluency Writing Speaking/Listening Skills

Multiple Representations

• f Key Concepts
• Operations with

rational numbers

• Connection of ratios &

rates to solve problems

• Writing and using

expressions & equations

• Developing statistical

thinking

Mathematics

Science

❏ Integrated study of life, Earth,and physical science ❏ Next Gen Science Standards: http:/ /www.nextgenscience.org/get-to-know

Social Studies

History of the Ancient World (to Fall of Rome, 476 C.E.) ❏ History of the Ancient World ❏ Mesopotamia ❏ Ancient Egypt and Greece ❏ Ancient India and China ❏ The Roman Empire

Special Education

Students with documented disabilities

❏ Individualized Education Program (IEP) ❏ Receive specially designed instruction and related services in order to access their educational program

English Learners

Newcomers & Beginners

• EL Basic English
• English vocabulary/grammar
• Writing basics
• Reading comprehension
• Phonics
• CALP Science
• Science vocabulary
• Kindergarten -5th grade science
• EL Math
• Foundations 1 - 3rd-5th grade math
• Foundations 2 - 6th-7th grade math

8th Grade Only

• Co-taught American Studies 1

Intermediate & Advanced

• EL Intermediate & Advanced English
• Overview of history and science topics
• Vocabulary word parts / grammar
• Preparation for mainstream English classes

(reading/writing)

• Phonics Boost
• Reading Comprehension

○ Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) ○ Read 180

• Mainstream Co-taught Language Arts, Math, Science

& Social Studies (8th grade only) *Students who have achieved a 4.5 or higher on the WIDA Access test are monitored and do not receive these services.

Literacy Interventions

Reading intervention is provided in place of the exploratory course for students who need additional support in order to meet grade-level standards in ELA.

• Reading/Writing Workshop-courses focus on text structure, writing

about reading, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension skill development through whole-group, small-group, independent reading, and computer-based instruction.

• Phonics Boost- course focuses on explicit phonics instruction to build

decoding and comprehension skills.

Math Intervention

Math workshop is provided in place of the exploratory course for students who need additional support in order to meet grade level standards in mathematics. Math workshop instruction is primarily delivered in small groups and is focused on the prerequisite skills that directly align to the grade-level standards.

Math & ELA Placement

• Placement decisions are the responsibility of the middle

school.

• The WFMS articulation team meets to review each

individual student’s data and school history.

• Fifth grade teachers and WFMS staff members meet to

discuss recommendations and placement decisions.

• Registration sheets distributed for parent review

Data Used in Placements

• PARCC Assessment information from 3rd & 4th grade
• Global Scholar Performance Series
• Benchmark Assessment Scores
• Grade History (3rd-5th)
• Attendance History
• Teacher/Administration input (5th grade)

Highly Able Learners (HAL)

• Program for students with advanced academic abilities
• Science, Math, Social Studies and/or Language Arts in grades 6, 7 & 8
• Provides opportunities for academic rigor and challenge
• Research-based delivery model
• Groups of identified students are flexibly grouped, “clustered” together in an honors class
• School size determines the number of clusters per grade level
• Decisions
• Articulation committee considers all students on a yearly basis
• High performance on a variety of data points and demonstrated ability
• Parents will receive notification letters regarding HAL placement by April 1

Ey Eytended Learning Tj Tjme (ELT)

• 26 minute period of time
• Time for individualized instruction
• Increases instructional time for students
• Enrichment, extension and intervention
• Tutoring – individual and small group
• Allows for staff to meet the needs of adolescent learners in a less formal

setting

Middle School Schedule

7 Period Schedule Cadet Class & Breakfast (7:50 AM) Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Exploratory /Interventions Extended Learning Time Physical Education/Health Electives /Interventions

Ey Eyploratory Courses

*Each course is 18 weeks long – switch at end of semester. *Students who are enrolled in intervention courses may not be enrolled in an exploratory course. LAB 21 ~ Learn, Apply & Build 21st Century Skills

• 21st century skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Computer & technology

Food Science

• Principles of food preparation
• Nutrition
• Financial Literacy

Elective Courses

❏ Band ❏ Music Performance Lab ❏ Orchestra ❏ Technology Exposition ❏ Theatre Arts ❏ Visual Art * Reading & Math Interventions

* Elective course offerings are based on enrollment, staffing and facilities. * Students who are enrolled in intervention courses may not be enrolled in an exploratory and/or elective course.

6th Grade Registration Form

Placement Recommendations for required courses: 6TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS: Honors Common Core (6011) Common Core (6012) 6th GRADE MATH: Honors Common Core (6331C) Common Core (6332C) Please check one: ❏ I AGREE with the Language Arts and Mathematics recommendations. ❏ I DISAGREE with the Language Arts and Mathematics recommendations. *If you disagree with the placement recommendations, you must attach a letter of rationale that provides additional information to be considered by school staff. You will be contacted over the summer about the decision after we have data from the remainder of the year. Students will also be enrolled in the following courses: ❏ History of the Ancient World (6107) ❏ Science (6207) ❏ Food Science– 18 weeks (6922) ❏ Lab 21 – 18 weeks (6942) ❏ Physical Education & Health (6801 & 6802) for one term

6th Grade Elective Options

Your child must take one (1) year-long elective. Elective course offerings are determined by staffing, enrollment and/or school facilities. Because schedule changes may not be possible, electives must be chosen carefully. Students are not guaranteed enrollment in the elective of their choice. Please indicate first preference (1), second preference (2), third preference (3), and fourth preference (4) by writing the number next to the elective course title. Course descriptions are provided in the Middle School Course guide at www.fcps.org. ____ BAND (6503) Instrument:_________________Years experience: _______ ____ ORCHESTRA (6504) Instrument:_____________ Years experience: _______ ____ CHORUS (6505) ____ MUSIC PERFORMANCE LAB (6508) ____ THEATRE ARTS (6520) ____ VISUAL ART (6530) ____ WORLD LANGUAGE EXPLORATORY (6650) ____ TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION (6971)

Registration Due Date

Registration sheets will be distributed the week of March 9th. Registration sheets are due back to 5th grade teachers on Wednesday, March 18th .

Counselor Visits to Elementary Schools

• Ms. Johnson (6th grade Counselor) and Ms. Byrd (School

Support) will visit each Elementary School to give a presentation to all current 5th grade students regarding course selection. The registration sheets will be handed out at that time.

ChromeBooks??

At WFMS we are a 1:1 school, meaning that every student will be provided a chromebook to rent for the year. Details about this program and distribution will be communicated through FindOutFirst.

Can I bring my own??

Yes,FCPS is not responsible for theft or damage to a student’s electronic

• device. Students are encouraged to record their device’s serial number

to have available in case of theft. WFMS encourages students to lock their devices in their lockers when they are not being used.

FCPS Regulation 400-18

Move Up Day

All feeder elementary schools have the

• pportunity to come tour WFMS during

the school day in May.

When will I get my schedule?

Open House in August – FoF (Find Out First) for details + Tour the school to find your classes

Afu fuer-School Opportunities

• Student Government Association
• Art Club
• Homework Club
• Cadet Club
• Yearbook Club
• Math Counts
• LGBTQ+

School Information

• Update FOF to WFMS, 6th Grade
• Website: http:/

/education.fcps.org/wfms/

• Phone: 240.236.4000

Key People

• Mary Johnson, 6th grade School Counselor; MaryP.Johnson@fcps.org
• Brianna Zeoli, Assistant Principal; Brianna.Zeoli@fcps.org
• Kristin Thompson, Math Specialist; Kristin.Thompson@fcps.org
• Amy Jordan, Literacy Specialist; Amy.Jordan@fcps.org
• Heather Kehr, Advanced Academics Specialist; Heather.Kehr@fcps.org
• Alina Oliva, EL Liaison/ Interpreter; Alina.Oliva@fcps.org
• Tracey Molino, Community Liaison; Tracey.Molino@fcps.org

Pattie Barnes, Principal; Pattie.Barnes@fcps.org

If you borrowed headphones, please return them. Thank you for attending our 6th grade Incoming Parent Night! We look forward to working with you and your child next year.