June 1, 2015
6th Grade Parent Orientation
Welcome to the Middle School
• Jennifer O’Connor
– Principal
• Sarah Turck, Monir Evers, Janet Krieger,
& Brian Schaffer
– School Guidance Counselors
Opportunities to Make for
an Easier Transition…
• 6th Grade Visitations to the Middle School
– 6th graders visit the Middle School on June 17
– Students will learn about courses and activities offered
– Follow up visit to the elementary schools
• Open House – Tentatively scheduled for
August 26th from 4:30-6:30
– Students bring their schedules and explore the school
– Tours will be given by current students
– Many staff members available to answer any questions
What Classes Will Your Student
Have as a 7th Grader?
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English
Social Studies
Science
Math
Home & Careers
Physical Education (Every Other Day)
Art (Every Other Day)
Intro to Spanish or French (may be exempt through CSE)
Music: Band/Chorus/Orchestra or General Music
So What Will Your Student’s
Day Look Like?
• 7:40am-2:35pm
• 9 periods each day
•8 periods of classes
•1 period for lunch
• A/B days
• Each class is 42 minutes
• No homeroom, 1st period has an
extra 5 minutes for announcements
More Specifically…
A Day
B Day
1 English
1 English
2 Science
2 Science
3H&C
3H&C
4 Music
4 Music
5 Lunch
5 Lunch
6 Intro. Spanish/French
6 Intro. Spanish/French
7 Math
7 Math
8 Physical Education
8 Art
9 Social Studies
9 Social Studies
SAMPLE ONLY!!!
What is Available After Regular
School Hours?
• Late busses are available to transport those
students home who stay after school
• Late bus passes are required, which are obtained
from the teacher of the program
• Homework Help
– A teacher is available from 2:30 - 4:10 on certain days
to assist students with homework and organization
What is Available After Regular
School Hours?
• Activities Include:
– Various Clubs
• Including Yearbook, Theater Club, Science
Olympiad, Art Club
– Sports
• Fall, Winter, and Spring sports are available at the
modified level
• Athletic Director: Michael Carney
– 845-657-2373 ext. 2101
– mcarney@onteora.k12.ny.us
Ways to Get and Be in Touch
• Parent Portal
– Receive access to your student’s grades, assignments, and
attendance to know what is going on. This is a great way to stay
informed before progress reports and report cards are sent home.
• Call
– You can always call the Middle School office at 657-2373 ext.
2210 and leave a message for a teacher. Because classes are in
session, sometimes this is a difficult way to get in touch.
• Email
– All email addresses follow the same format. First initial of the
first name and last name@onteora.k12.ny.us
– Ex: Sarah Turck – sturck@onteora.k12.ny.us
More Ways to Be in Touch
• Websites
– Teachers websites includes class work and homework
– Go to the Middle School website,
http://www.onteora.k12.ny.us/onteorams/site/default.a
sp click on “Staff”, and click on your student’s
teachers
– Teachers can answer question about grades,
assignments, and classroom routines
• Your Student’s School Guidance Counselor.
– Counselors can answer questions about schedules,
academic planning, possible tutoring, etc.
Rules of the School
• Electronic devices must be turned off during
normal school hours
• No backpacks during normal school hours
• No hats or hoods should be worn
Tips to Help Your Middle Schooler
be Successful from Day 1
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Attend the Open House in August
Insist on daily attendance
Establish a routine study/homework plan
Stay for Homework Help at school
Monitor your student’s planner
Use the Parent Portal
Review progress reports and report cards
Be in touch if there are any concerns
Questions?