8th grade parent
orientation
Broadview Middle School
Planning for future success!
School Counseling Department
 Michael Lynch 7-1 to 8-1
(203) 790-2858
lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.us
 Shantay Primus 7-2 to 8-2
(203) 790-2803
primus@danbury.k12.ct.us
 Tany Douangta 7-3 to 8-3
(203) 790-2854
douant@danbury.k12.ct.us
Linda Polo - Secretary
(203) 790-2895
pololi@danbury.k12.ct.us
8-1 Cluster Teachers…..
English – M. Holm
holmmi@danbury.k12.ct.us
Math – T. Beninson
benint@danbury.k12.ct.us
Science – D. Rovnak
rovnad@danbury.k12.ct.us
Social Studies – L. Classey
classl@danbur.k12.ct.us
Reading - L. Wood
woodla@danbury.k12.ct.us
Special Education – W. Herzog
herzow@danbury.k12.ct.us
Counselor – M. Lynch
lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.us
Administrator – J. Battaglia
battaj@danbury.k12.ct.us
8-2 Cluster Teachers….
English - R. Brunetti
bruner@danbury.k12.ct.us
Math – K. Seder
sederk@danbury.k12.ct.us
Science – B. Searle
searlb@danbury.k12.ct.us
Social Studies - W. Covill
covilw@danbury.k12.ct.us
Reading – B. Ginty
gintyb@danbury.k12.ct.us
Special Education - B. Kelly
kellyb@danbury.k12.ct.us
Counselor - S. Primus
primus@danbury.k12.ct.us
Administrator - N. Rhodes
rhoden@danbury.k12.ct.us
8-3 Cluster Teachers….
English – D. Meany
meanyd@danbury.k12.ct.us
Math - D. Kelsey
kelsed@danbury.k12.ct.us
Science – J. Gomes
gomesj@danbury.k12.ct.us
Social Studies – A. Regan
regana@danbury.k12.ct.us
Reading – L. Cerlich
cerlil@danbury.k12.ct.us
Special Education – R. Ayers
ayersr@danbury.k12.ct.us
Counselor – T. Douangta
douant@danbury.k12.ct.us
Administrator – J. Battaglia
battaj@danbury.k12.ct.us
Additional Support Staff
School Psychologist - Dr. Paula Grayson
School Social Worker - Mrs. Lori Sollose
Social Skills Counselor - Mrs. Christine Miller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mrs. Christine Bulmash
Special Ed. Facilitator - Mrs. Christine Holmes
Bilingual Support - Mrs. Maria Garcia and
ESL/ELL
Mrs. Val Anderson
8th Grade English
• Students read and respond to classical
& contemporary texts.
• Concentration on the persuasive essay.
• Students apply the conventions of
standard English.
8th Grade Reading
 Personal choice selections.
 Use of book clubs, literature circles, visual
literacy.
 Projects include book reviews, multi-media
presentations.
 Students will also develop reading for
information skills and reading to perform
tasks.
8th Grade Math Program
 Algebra 1 - limited enrollment students who have successfully
completed Pre-Algebra in 7th Grade
 Pre-Algebra
8th Grade Earth Science
 Includes study of volcanoes,
earthquakes, erosion, soil
formation, meteorology and
astronomy.
8th Grade American
History
 Industrialization – Modern America; units
covered include development of U.S. and
WWI, the Great Depression and WWII,
post war U.S., the contemporary U.S.
 Study skills emphasized include historical
thinking, analysis of primary source
documents, research skills, timeliness,
persuasive writing.
World Languages
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
French 2
• Second year - Successfully complete level 1 of
language.
• College-bound students will need an additional 2-3
years of a foreign language on the high school level.
• REQUIRES FULL YEAR COMMITMENT W/ NO OPTION
OF DROPPING COURSE.
8th Grade P.E. Program
 Mandatory PE Fitness Test
 Activities include football, soccer, volleyball,
basketball, dance, jump rope, fitness, floor
hockey, handball and track and field.
 Track and Field meet against RPMS in June.
 Research essays, performance tests.
 Appropriate dress in uniform colors and
sneakers.
Performing Arts Classes
 General Chorus
 Concert Choir (by audition)
 Band….performs at 8th Grade Awards
Assembly.
 Jazz Band - meets after school, one day
a week.
 Orchestra
Exploratory Arts……..
For students not taking a Language
 Art
 Music
8th Grade Sample Schedule
8 period day
5 periods for core academic classes
•English
•Reading
•Math
•Social Studies
•Science
1 period for P.E. 2 days per week AND
OPTIONS FOR OTHER 3 DAYS:
•Chorus
•Band
•Orchestra
•Concert Choir (by audition)
1 period for FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR EXPLORATORY ARTS
1 period for Lunch
CMT’s in March……..
 Reading, Writing, Math and Science.
 Importance of doing well on the test
 (NCLB requirements, criteria for honors
classes)
High School Registration
 Meet with DHS counselor in February
2013 to conduct high school registration
 Discuss future high school opportunities
 Other high school options:
 Henry Abbott Technical High School
 Nonnewaug
 Private Schools
Washington D.C. Trip
 Criteria for attending:
 Any student failing 2 or more subjects for the year
is excluded.
 Behavior Requirements
 3 nights/4 days; one day in Philadephia
 Cost to be determined
 Mr. Primini- Trip Coordinator
Planning for Success
 Attitude
 Achievement
 Attendance
 Volunteerism
 Parental Involvement
Planning for Success (cont.)
•Use of Broadview Agenda
•Pertinent information regarding school and district policies
•Homework completion is key to academic success.
Student Success Plan
• What is a Student Success Plan?
•Focused goal setting
•Use of Naviance computer program
•New initiative beginning in the fall of 2012
•Grade 6-12
Extended Learning After School Program
 Available for all students
 Monday through Thursday - 2:30 to 4:30
 Many activities for students to participate in
along with Homework Help
 Transportation is provided
 Contact number (203) 797-4733
Moving Up Ceremonies
 End of the year awards and promotion
ceremonies.
 End of the year dance for 8th graders.
 Cluster and/or Class trips.
Congratulations……
 You’ve survived another year………
 Our best wishes to your sons and
daughters for continued success!