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Newtown Middle Newtown Middle SchoolSchool

Mr. Richard Hollahan - Principal

Mr. Timothy A. Long – Assistant Principal

PresentersMs. Marcy DohenyMr. Steve EinhornMr. Matt GibsonMrs. Terry KluckMrs. Chris KokasMrs. Patricia LiddieMrs. Mary Loikits

Ms. Ann NaragonMrs. Lynn PetersonMrs. Lynn SmithMr. Dave StyerMs. Mary Joy TroxelMrs. Marian Ziemba

Our Goals for this evening:

Highlights of Middle Level ProgramTransition Activities (Elementary – Middle School)Program Planning ProcessMaking Informed DecisionsResources You Can UseScheduling IssuesTimeline

Highlights of Middle Level Program

First Yr. WL – Grade 8

Resource/Activity Period Clinic

4 Marking Periods + 4 Interims Reports

Student / Teacher Teams

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Increase in School – Home Communications

Comprehensive Co-Curricular Program

Transition ActivitiesConsultation w/ 6th Grade TeachersProgram Planning MeetingSpecial Education Mtgs.6th Grade Visitations (May)Q & A Session at each Elem.Team PlanningSummer Orientation LettersTransition CoachesFirst Day of SchoolCrossroads DayOther Orientation Programs / Activities

Building Bridges

Program Planning Process

Program Planning Mtg.Teacher Course RecommendationsReturn of Course Selection FormsBuilding of Student Schedules / TeamsSchedules Built on Information from Course Selection Forms

Making Informed Decisions

Teacher Recommendations are very reliable.Consider the big picture –All Course SelectionsCo-Curricular InvolvementParent & Family ObligationsSocial InvolvementCommunity InvolvementEtc., Etc., Etc.

Past Academic PerformanceStandardized Test Scores

Resources You Can Use

Present TeachersNewtown M.S. Counselors1)Remain w/Current 7th Grade2)Temporary assignment for incoming 7th GradeMr. Einhorn (A-G)Mrs. Kokas (H-N)Ms. Naragon (O-Z)Curriculum LeadersTeam Leaders – Present 7th Grade

Scheduling IssuesCourse Selections should be viewed as finalEvery year is an opportunity to re-evaluate your child’s programScheduling concerns should be brought to the counselors attention ASAP (no later than July 6th)

TimelineCourse Selection Forms7th – 8th Grade Due Date March 30th6th – 7th Grade Due Date April 10th July 6th – Deadline

for any possible changes. Requests in writing by this date.

Tonight’s ProgramVarious Goals 1. To understand the many aspects

of the middle level school day.2. To understand the differences in

the course offerings.3. To connect with the many

resources available to assist you.4. Tour the building.

Newtown Middle School Building Map

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