WELCOME TO SIXTH GRADE
at
GEORGE FOX MIDDLE
SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
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George Fox Middle School Students will be
prepared for the 21st century with the
MINDTOOLS and TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS
needed to be successful and productive
citizens and understand that they will
need to be lifelong learners.
VISION
Positive learning environment
 Technology oriented unit and lesson plans
 Performance driven instruction
 Positive test scores
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Staff must MODEL and STUDENTS
Demonstrate the Following:
Excellent Attendance
 Positive Attitudes
 Acquire Skills and Knowledge Necessary to
Improve All Test Scores
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STRIVE FOR THE THREE A’S
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Attendance
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Attitude
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Achievement
George Fox Middle School
Academic or Core Classes
English/Language Arts – reading, writing,
vocabulary development, grammar and usage.
 Mathematics – fractions, decimals, percents,
integers, measurement, probability, and
statistics.
 Science – Matter & Energy, Environment
 Social Studies – Ancient World History and
Cultural Geography
Each Core Class meets Every Day
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GFMS Encore or Wheel Classes
(Each class meets for Seven Weeks)
Art or True Colors
 FACS – Building Blocks for a Healthy Lifestyle
 TE - Exploring Technology Education (Shop
or Industrial Arts)
 World Language Connection – The
introduction to Chinese, French, and Spanish
 Strategies for Success with Computers
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George Fox Middle School
Elective or Encore ABC Classes
 *Physical Education – Focus on Fitness and
Health through conditioning and skill building
exercises. *Required class for all students
 Fine Arts –Band, Percussion, Strings, Chorus,
and Music Goes Global
 Other Classes include Passport to the World, Box
Score, Dance, Project Runway, and AVID
Note: All students take PE plus two other classes
the same encore period in a three day cycle.
Academic Interventions
Reading Interventions – Currently offer
Wilson, Spell Read, and SOAR to Success
 PAR and WI Reading Support Classes
 Box Score Math Support Classes
 Each of these classes will replace an
encore class for those students who are
NOT proficient in MSA reading or math.
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PE Uniforms
 Grey
Heavy T-Shirt = $10.00
 Maroon Mesh Shorts = $12.00
 Shirt and Shorts = $22.00
 Also available but Not
required:
Sweat Pants = $15.00
AACPS’ Promotion Policy
Students must pass three of four core
classes each year. (Academic)
 Students must pass a majority of Encore
classes each year (Elective)
 In middle school, students fail if they fail
the same core class more than once.
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Maryland State Department of
Education's Testing Schedule
Maryland State Assessments are given to all
students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 for
reading.
 Maryland State Assessments are given to all
students in grades 3 through 8 for math and for
Algebra for high school.
 MSA Reading and Math Testing are scheduled
for two days each in the month of March.
 MSA Science Testing is scheduled for the month
of April for grade 8 using computers.
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Regular Bell Schedule
for Grade Six
7:30
7:40
7:50
7:56
8:00
9:00
AM
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AM
AM
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Staff and Breakfast Bell
Entering Bell for students
Late Bell and Announcements
Dismissal Bell to Period One
9:00 AM
Period One - Encore
10:00 AM
Period Two
Regular Bell Schedule
(continued)
GRADE SIX
10:00 – 11:00 Period 3
11:00 – 12:00 Period 4 - Encore
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch - 5
12:30 – 1:30 Period 6
1:30 – 2:35 Period 7
2:35 Dismissal for Bus Students
2:40 Dismissal for All Others
Cafeteria
 Breakfast
 $1.35
 (2
Program:
Starts 7:30 AM
Regular $0.30 Reduced
food items)
 Muffins, cereal, cinnamon rolls, pop tarts,
bagels, biscuits plus juice, milk
Note: All students will use their school six digit
identification number to purchase food from
the cafeteria
Cafeteria (cont.)
Lunch
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 $2.85
Regular; $0.40 Reduced
 Hot
Steak Sub
 Chicken Nuggets
 Cold Ham/Bologna Sub
 Crispy Chicken Sandwich
 Pizza
 Regular,
Pepperoni, Mexican
Cafeteria
A
la Carte Items (various prices)
 Pies
 Soup
 Donuts
 Funnel
Cake
 Nachos & Cheese
 Chips
 Bagel and Cream Cheese
George Fox Middle School
Before and After School Clubs and
Activities
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Examples:
 Ukulele
Club
Intramurals
 Band Practice
Art Club
 Strings Practice
Civics Club
 Choral Practice
Dance Club
 Environmental Club
Yearbook Club
 Student Government Association
Positive Behavior Intervention
Strategies (PBIS)
Recognizes Appropriate Behavior
 Emphasizes Respect for Self, Others,
Property, and Learning
 Students earn FOX PAWS from Staff
 Raffles, Incentives, Assemblies, Purchase
Items from PAW CART and School Store
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Lanyards and Picture ID’s
Promotes School Safety
 Promotes School Security
 First one free to sixth graders then $3.00
 Everyone in the school is asked to wear
their ID’s and Lanyards each day
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WEB LINKS
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These web sites provide valuable
educational information. Visit one SOON!
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Anne Arundel Co. Public School www.aacps.org
GFMS www.aacps.org/aacps/gfms/index.html
School Notes www.schoolnotes.com
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(type in Pasadena zip code 21122 to see George Fox Middle
School and list of individual teachers)
MD State Board of Education www.mdk12.org
MD School Performance Program
www.mdk12.org/mspp/index.html
Student Led PARENT
Conferences in
Teacher Classrooms
Each November
Setting Parent Goals
Attend PTO/CAC Meetings generally held
the 3rd Tuesday each month.
 Visit the school for a morning, lunch or
afternoon and sit in a class or two.
 Talk with your child 15 minutes each day
about what they learned in school.
 Look for and read the Agenda Book (daily)
and the Online Newsletter (monthly)
 VOLUNTEER in the school
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Volunteer Involvement
Volunteers work in the cafeteria during
lunches
 Volunteers copy materials for classroom
use any time during the school day
 Volunteers work in the Media Center
Workroom
 Volunteers count Grocery Receipts at
home or in school
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Visitor Parking
Seven Parking Spaces available in front of school
by flag pole for visitor use
 DO NOT park in semi-circle
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Morning Drop Off
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Front of school in semi-circle
Afternoon Pick Up
Choice of Parking lot in Havenwood Park across
from school (usually for 7th and 8th Graders) OR
 Back section of parking lot near old tennis courts
where sixth graders exit the building each day.
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George Fox Middle School
Supply List for 2010-2011
Four one inch Binders
each with a sheet protector
 Red - Language Arts
 Grey - Math
 Green - Social Studies
 Navy – Science
with
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At least 4 different pocket
folders for Encore Classes
AVID – One Large Binder
Pencil Case with:
 Pencils
 Colored Pencils
 Highlighter
 Blue/Black/Red Pens
 Metric/Standard Ruler
 Glue Stick
 Paper
 Notebook Dividers
Sixth Grade Orientation
to Middle School
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Agenda Book ($5.00)
Student Handbook
School Packet (store)
You need to purchase
a Combination Hall
Lock
Activity Buses for Wed.
and Thurs. Afternoons
Appropriate Dress
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Emergency Forms
Email Addresses for
Parent Connect Grade
Book and Connect Ed
Medications
Online Monthly
Newsletter *
PTO/CAC – Need
Volunteers to Help
Sixth Graders’ First Day
Tuesday, August 23rd
Sixth Graders meet in Student Activity
Center on Day 1
 Homeroom teachers will greet students
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 Agenda,
Review Schedule, Hall Locker
Sixth graders will meet their teachers
 Bus riders need to ride the bus in the AM
to know their correct Bus number in PM.
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Parent Connect Grade Program
1.
2.
3.
Complete Application Form with updated
parent email address
Bring form completed to the Main Office
with a picture ID – like a Drivers License
where we verify that you are the parent
of the child as determined by our SASI
computer program
You will receive an email with you user
ID and password
Picture Day
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Second Week of School
All students have pictures taken through their
Science Classes
Picture purchase forms are mailed but extras
are in main office or check school website to
download form
Free Student ID cards and pictures used for
yearbook
Make up pictures in early October
Back To School Night
Please Plan to Join Us on Thursday,
September 1st, the second Thursday of the
school year for Back To School Night.
 Come and follow your child’s schedule to
learn about the sixth grade curriculum and
the content standards for each subject.
 Program will start promptly at 6:00 PM.
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GEORGE FOX MIDDLE
SCHOOL
Thank you
Any Questions?