Brambleton Middle School · Standard Social Studies Sequence 6th Grade U.S. History Until 1865 7th...
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Building a tradition of
collaboration, community, and a
commitment to excellence!
Brambleton Middle
School
Rising 6th Grade Orientation
Welcome Introduction of Staff School Introduction Starting Point Goals Grading Scale Middle School Teaming Block Scheduling Building a Tradition of Excellence PBIS
Agenda Items
Renée Dawson, Principal
16th LCPS Middle School
Brambleton Middle School
Elementary Feeder Schools
Creighton’s Corner Madison’s Trust Sycolin Creek Legacy
Brambleton Middle School
Middle School
Stone Hill Middle School Eagle Ridge Middle School Mercer Middle School
Brambleton Middle School
6th grade House Area
Art
Tech Ed
Computer Labs
Music
Auditorium
Main and Aux Gym
Cafeteria
Media Center
Keyboarding
FAC’s
Main Office
Counselor Office
Dean Office
Brambleton Middle School
7th grade House Area
8th grade House Area
Counselor Office
Dean Office
Teacher Work Rooms
Multi-Purpose Room
Connector Crosswalk
Grading Scale
A= 90-100B = 80-89C= 70-79D= 60-69F= 0-59
98- 100 = A+
90-92 = A-
87-89 = B+
80-82 = B-
77-79 = C+
70-72 = C-
66-69 = D+
60-62 = D-
4 Core Teachers
◦ Math
◦ Science
◦ Social Studies
◦ Language Arts
120 - 125 Students Per Team
Teachers have common planning
during students’ resource block
The Teaming Model
Purpose of Grade Level Teams
To meet the needs of all students
To serve as a professional growth group
To build positive, collaborative relationships
To connect concepts and skills across the curriculum
To establish common
expectations and
procedures
To speak as “one voice”
with parents
BLOCK
SCHEDULING
90 Minute Blocks
Alternating A and B Days
4 Classes Per Day
Language Arts Meets Daily
Block Scheduling
Block Scheduling More time to go in depth
Provides for more creative instructional strategies
Fewer transitions
Balance of assignments, projects, and tests
SAMPLE BLOCK SCHEDULE
Block 1
Math
Block 5
Resource/Music
Block 2
PE
Block 6
Lang. Arts
Block 3
History
Block 7
S1 Art
S2 Keyboarding
Block 4
Lang. Arts
Block 8
H Science
11:42-1:42
Language Arts
(lunch)
1:47-3:18
Math
A B
8:30-10:03
Health/PE
10:08-11:37
History
11:42-1:42
Language Arts
(lunch)
1:47-3:18
Art/Keyboarding
Tuesday ThursdayWednesdayMonday
Block Schedule
Friday
8:30-10:03
Chorus
(Resource)
10:08-11:37
Science
A AB
8:30-10:03
Health/PE
10:08-11:37
History
11:42-1:42
Language Arts
(lunch)
1:47-3:18
Art/Keyboarding
8:30-10:03
Chorus
(Resource)
10:08-11:37
Science
8:30-10:03
Chorus
(Resource)
10:08-11:37
Science
11:42-1:42
Language Arts
(lunch)
1:47-3:18
Math
11:42-1:42
Language Arts
(lunch)
1:47-3:18
Math
COURSE OVERVIEW
ALL 6TH GRADERS TAKE:
Language Arts (Honors or Academic)
History (Honors or Academic)
Science (Honors or Academic)
Math (Accelerated Math 6/7 or Math 6)
PE/Health
Art & Keyboarding
Music (student choice)/Resource
Standard Social Studies Sequence
6th Grade
U.S.
History
Until 1865
7th Grade U.S.
History From 1865
8th GradeCivics and
Economics
*
* SOL Test
6th Grade Topics• Geography of the USA
and the World
• Native Americans
• Exploration, America, • West Africa
• Colonial America: Trade and Slavery
• War for Independence: Figures, Events, Issues
• Confederation Period
• The US Constitution• US Expansion
• Reform and Abolition
• Civil War: Figures, Events, Issues
6th Grade Science
Scientific Method
Matter
Water
Atmosphere
Space
Energy
Resources
Watersheds
6th Grade Language Arts
*Demonstrate critical thinking skills
*Develop a literary background
*Read challenging literature independently
*Develop grammar, usage, spelling and mechanics
through the writing process
*Implement skills in the use of electronic technology
*Develop oral communication skills
* SOL Test – 6th Grade Reading
Honors v. Academic
Academic classes work
toward mastery learning
of concepts and their
applications.
Honors classes apply
deep content
knowledge to
observations and
synthesizes ideas
based on learning.
Math Progression for 2017-2018
Mathematics 6 Mathematics 7
Mathematics 8
Algebra I
Math Progression for 2017-2018
Accelerated/Mathematics 6/7
Algebra I Geometry
Math 8 Algebra I
COURSE OVERVIEW
6TH GRADE OPTIONS:
MUSIC
Band Instrument
Strings
Chorus
General Music Lab
INSTRUMENT NIGHTS
February 13th at 7:00 PM – Simpson Students (Sycolin Creek ) A-M
February 15th at 7:00 PM – Simpson Students (Sycolin Creek ) N-Z
J. L. SIMPSON
STONE HILL
February 21st at 6:00 PM – Stone Hill students
EAGLE RIDGE
February at 6:00 PM – Eagle Ridge students
PROGRAM OF STUDIES HIGHLIGHTS
Registering for classes – Pages 1
Special Programs – Page 6
◦ Spectrum
◦ Academy of Science
◦ Thomas Jefferson High
Math Progression Chart – Page 8
High School Credit Courses in Middle School
– Page 4
Course Descriptions – Page 9-11
PBIS – What is it?
PBIS
Identify needs, develop
strategies, and evaluate practice toward success.
Common approach to discipline. Data-driven to determine
trends or areas of need
Continuum of support to facilitate positive
responses to address negative behavior
Consistent Behavior Expectations that
are clearly defined and monitored
PBIS
We learn through support and encouragement:
Positive Relationships
What is the importance of the “12th Man?
The presence of fans can have a profound
impact on how the teams perform, an element in
the home advantage. Namely, the home team
fans would like to see their team win the game.
Organizational Features
Common Vision
Common Language
Common Practices
School
Community
INTERSECTION OF OUTCOME AND
PRACTICE
Effective/Innovative Teaching
Behavior Management
Student
Achievement
Building a Tradition of Excellence
Commitment
CommunityCollaboration
Student
Achievement
Student Voice
Student Voice
References:
Association for Middle Level Education: http://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/WhatsNew/WNDet/TabId/270/ArtMID/888/ArticleID/455/Developmental-Characteristics-of-Young-Adolescents.aspx
Kellough, R. D., & Kellough, N. G. (2008). Teaching young adolescents: Methods and resources for middle grades teaching (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
Scales, P. C. (1991). A portrait of young adolescents in the 1990s: Implications for promoting healthy growth and development. Carrboro, NC: Center for Early Adolescence, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Scales, P. C. (2010). Characteristics of young adolescents. In This we believe: Keys to educating young adolescents(pp. 63-62). Westerville, OH: National Middle School Association.
Neil Slevin