Sixth Grade Orientation
Northside Middle School
April 22, 2010
Gym 1
6:30 PM
Welcome to…
Northside Middle School
Mrs. Dixon, Principal
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6th Grade Orientation
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General Information Session
Information Booths in Gym 2
Small Group Q&A/Building Tours
A.C. Parent Meeting Cafeteria 7:30 p.m.
Introductions
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Brett Boezeman – Assistant Principal
Tim Lax – Dean
Janet Anthony – 7th Grade Counselor
Alan Schwenk – 8th Grade Counselor
Topics of Discussion
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Teaming
Academics
Daily Student Schedule
Extracurricular Opportunities
Time Schedule
7:50 A.M.-3:05 P.M.
 7 Classes Daily
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5 Core Classes
 2 Exploratory
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Lunch
 Resource
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GSP Time Schedule
7:50 A.M.-3:05 P.M.
 8 Classes Daily
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6 Core Classes
 2 Exploratory
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Lunch
2009-2010 Teams
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Three 7th Grade Teams
Team Planning Periods
Integrated/Interdisciplinary Instruction
Small school/Big school advantages
7th Grade Core Academic Classes
Language Arts
Reading & Writing Lab
Math
Science
Social Studies
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7th Grade Core Academic Classes
Global Studies Pathway
Language Arts
Reading & Writing Lab
Math
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language
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Universal Design for Learning
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Curriculum is accessible to all
Multiple means of representation,
engagement and assessment
Use of technology
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27 SMARTboards
2 DANA carts
E-instruction systems
ELMOs (document cameras)
Instructional Minutes
Traditional
GSP
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Language Arts-100
Math-50
Science-50
Social Studies-50
Exploratory-90 (2-45
minute periods.)
Resource-25
Lunch-30
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Language Arts – 90
Math – 45
Science – 45
Social Studies – 45
Exploratory – 90
Foreign Lang – 45
Lunch 30
Math Has Four Options
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Mathematics 7-Based upon the 7th Grade Indiana
Mathematics Standards
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Pre-algebra
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End of term grades of “B+” or higher in sixth grade
mathematics and “B” in Language Arts
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Sixth grade ISTEP+ Math score of 520 or higher
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Sixth grade English/Language Arts score of 460
Pre-algebra Honors-Requires selection to the
Academic Challenge Program.
Algebra 1 Honors for 7th Grade
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This course is for very high ability
mathematics students.
Requires classroom teacher
recommendation
Review and recommendation of the
Mathematics Department Chairman, Mr.
Nowlin.
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
STUDENT SCHEDULE
This is an example of the schedule. There are actually
three different configurations of the class schedule.
Exploratory
Exploratory
Mathematics Intervention
Students who Did Not Pass ISTEP+ on the
Mathematics test in 6th grade may be
assigned to a second mathematics class.
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Students will receive additional instruction in
the Math standards based upon identified
weaknesses.
Students will take one less exploratory class.
7th Grade Exploratory Classes
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Industrial Technology
Project Lead the Way
Health
Physical Education
Art
Family & Consumer Science
Computer Keyboarding
Music
Orchestra
Choir Chimes
Exploratory/Electives
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Grades 7 & 8 Related Arts Rotations – 4 Nine-week
(45 day) rotations.
Elective Choices
Rotation 1
Art
PE
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Health
Rotation 2
FACS
PE
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Health
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Choir Chimes
Beacon Summer School
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July 12 – 30
7:45 AM – Breakfast
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Instructional
Time
11:35 AM – 12:00 PM - Lunch
Opportunities!!!!
100% Student Participation
Get Involved!!
Here are some of the
choices:
Athletic Physicals
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You must have a physical to begin
practice.
Columbus North Booster Physicals are
Monday, May 10.
Columbus East Booster Physicals are
Monday, May 17.
You may go to either one!!!!
Spartan Football
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“A” team coach by
John Henderson
“B” team has
separate games and
its own coach
Tri-county Champs
Team camp
Cross Country
Runs a trail of success
ONE TEAM that
practices together,
has fun together,
competes together
and most of the
time, wins together!!
Northside Boys
and Girls
Tennis
Future Lady Spartans,
We can’t wait to meet you at the NET !
No experience is necessary, a positive attitude and willingness to learn will
go a long way!!
Open Gym begins in early August
Dance Team
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Performs at basketball half-times
Marched in the Christmas parade
Receive lessons from retired U of L
dancers
Hosted a clinic to teach Parkside
elementary students
Enter one competition
Intramural Basketball
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20 sessions
Runs November – February
Open to anyone that is not on an
organized basketball team
SPELL BOWL
• Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after
school until 4:00 pm
• Area competition – Tuesday, October 26
• State competition – Saturday, November 13
• This is a great chance to make new friends
at Northside!
• Snacks are always provided!
JR.
OLAR
S P R I N T
“Tomorrow’s innovation comes
from
today’s young minds.”
ElectroSphere Technology
Drama Club
Fall Play
Spring Musical
Enter a Thespian
Competition
Northside’s Huddle
Thursday Mornings 7:15 – 7:45
Gym II
Peer Counselors – Janet Anthony
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Purpose:
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To create a safe environment that includes healthy
relationships and
violence prevention by means of conflict education.
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Selection:
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Nominated by peers/teachers
 Written Application/Interview
 Approximately Thirty 7th graders
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Activities:
Guide Corps
Peer Mediation
Mix-it-up Day
Red Ribbon Week
Mock Election
Builder’s Club
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Largest middle school service
organization worldwide
Student-led
Fosters sound personal values
Leads into Key Club in HS
ESL After-School Program
Homework help for ESL students
and an enrichment program
Homework help on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15pm- 4:45pm
3 teachers available to help students
High-school student tutors
Bus ride home
Snack and drink provided
Thank You
Visit our website often this summer!
Activity Booths in Gym 2
Q&A sessions by highlighted room – 7:30
AC presentation in the cafeteria – 7:30
Please exit doors on this wall
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Navigator Hall – exit gym left, turn right at
courtyard
Tyro Hall – exit gym right, turn left, then up
stairs
Trailblazer Hall – same hall as Tyro Hall
Science Hall – exit gym right, turn left at
Commons
Related Arts Hall – exit gym right, turn left at
Commons