Kingsview Middle School

Incoming 6th Grade Student Articulation Meeting

AdministratorsMr. Jimmy D’Andrea – PrincipalMrs. Shelia Harrison – Assistant PrincipalMrs. Ericka Singleton – Assistant Principal

Counseling DepartmentMrs. Heather Cohen – Resource CounselorMrs. Jan Moore – 6th Grade Counselor (2013-2014)Mrs. Kelli Shelhorse – 7th Grade Counselor (2013-2014)Mrs. Katie Mendelson – 8th Grade Counselor (2013-2014)

Mrs. Cathy Hocker- Secretary, Registrar, SSL Coordinator

Kingsview Staff Mr. Doug Ackler, PE/ Arts IRTMrs. Barbara Escobar, World Language IRT (maternity leave)

Mr. Dan Goldsamt, 6th Grade Math/Team Leader

Ms. Eve Janney, Special Education IRTMrs. Janet Kilcoyne, Math IRTMr. Wymon Lee, Science IRTMrs. Vicki Rotker, Arts (Study Skills) TeacherMrs. Kristen Sullivan, English/Reading IRTMr. Michael Tucci, Social Studies IRT

The Kingsview Vision Safe environment, physically and emotionally, where students and staff feel valued and respected and where students’ intellectual, social and emotional growth are fostered

The Kingsview VisionOutstanding teaching and learning where all students are engaged and challenged in every class, every day and where students are gaining the skills they need to be successful in the 21st century

As Kingsview Panthers, we R.O.A.R. with pride!

ResponsibilityOutstanding AttitudeRespect

OUR PBIS CORE VALUESR.O.A.R.

KMS Decision Tree Incoming 6th Grade Math Placement

Brochures were sent home describing Curriculum 2.0

Incoming 6th Grade Students will not be affected by changes caused by the implementation of the MCPS Curriculum 2.0

Algebra I is the only course that will be implemented from the C2.0 during the 2013-2014 School Year.

Current Math 5

Students

Math 6

Math 6

Student who is not

showing proficiency with Math 6 Curricula.D/E (I/N)for the first half of the year

Math 7

Student who is showing proficiency with Math 6

Curricula with an A, B, or C (ES/P) for the first half of the

year. PROFICIENT/

ADVANCED on the MSA

Current Math 6

Students

How Course Recommendation Decisions are made…

Current Math 7

StudentsMath 7

Student who is not showing proficiency with

Math 7 Curricula.D/E (I/N) for the first half of

the year

Investigations IN

Mathematics

Student who is showing

proficiency with Math 7 Curricula with an A, B, or C (ES/P)for the first half of the year.

Only students who have

successfully completed the IM

curriculum should take Algebra I

KMS Decision Tree Questions?

Resource Teacher Contact:

Janet_Kilcoyne@mcpsmd.org

Sixth Grade English and Reading

Questions? Contact Kristen_M_Sullivan@mcpsmd.org

How do I help my child to be

successful in Middle School?

Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him. Maya Angelou

Books can be dangerous.

The best ones should be labeled: This can

change your life! –Helen Exley

Students are expected to:oRead novels, short stories, poetry, navigate visual literacy oIndependently write in response to reading oIndependently write creative narrativesoUse Course and Literary Terms and MCPS designed assessments.

Advanced English 6

Teachers expect students to:• Show initiative and be able to work

independently• Do homework regularly and read nightly to

build vocabulary skills• Be able to navigate on-grade level texts• Write a paragraph and 3 paragraph essays

What is Reading 6?

* It is not a reading intervention course* It is differentiated within the classroom for the different leveled reader* This is the student's last chance to take a non- intervention reading course to gain strategies necessary to navigate multi-structured texts* It is interdisciplinary within the grade level

Please note: If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s reading skills, they should take reading.

Reading or World Languages Reading 6 offers our incoming students an excellent

elementary-to-secondary academic bridge to help them meet the significant challenges that the wide array of required reading in middle school presents.

We teach them to utilize text features within their textbooks as well as research and critical thinking as they read.

It is important for everyone to understand that 6th grade reading no longer teaches word attack and decoding

We focus on the comprehension and problem solving skills of reading, skills that will help make them more independent students.

World Languages6th Grade OptionsSpanish 1AFrench 1A

7th Grade OptionsSpanish 1AFrench 1ASpanish 1BFrench 1B

8th Grade OptionsSpanish 1BFrench 1BSpanish 2A/2BFrench 2A/2BAwareness of Spanish Language and Culture

Indicators of Success in World Languages

Gr 4 MSA Advanced (437 and up)

Gr 5 Fall MAP-R Advanced (215 and up)

Gr 5 Winter MAP-R Advanced (219 and up)

These scores are guidelines not gates.

What school are you from?

How much science did you do in a week

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“15-year-old students in the U.S. performing about average in reading and science, and below average in math. Out of 34 countries, the U.S. ranked 14th in reading, 17th in science and 25th in math.”

- USA Today 12/7/2010

“American students' average scores on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) in math were above the international average in both fourth and eighth grade.”

- USA Today 12/10/2012

Guess Who? Guess Why?

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Engineering and Design Process

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• Problem/project based curriculum • Instruction revolves around relevant

everyday problems• Students engage in inquiry based

explorations• Higher level discussion and purposeful

reading and writing

Are you Hungry to Know More?

All advanced science courses feature…

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 Investigations in Science 6

• Create bumpers that withstand the rigors of a simulated car crash!• Design a Habitat for the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly.• Defend your research on the best form of alternative energy.• Create your own solar cooker!

Outdoor Education

• Answer questions fully with examples, data, and explanations• Read, create, and interpret graphs, charts, and tables

What are skills the student in your life can work on NOW to prepare for next

year?

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6th Grade Advanced World Studies

Resource Teacher:Michael Tucci Michael_R_Tucci@mcpsmd.org

I Study the World Too!!

Units of StudyUnit 1: Patterns of Settlement in the Ancient and Modern World

Unit 2: Citizenship and Governance in Classical and Modern Times

Unit 3: The Impact of Economics in Ancient and Modern China

Unit 4: Cultural Systems in the First Millennium and Today

Advanced SkillsAnalyzing Images, Artifacts and Primary Source Documents for….Point of ViewPerspectiveBiasPatternsCorroboration

Writing SkillsUse evidence to support a generalization

Use multiple sources of evidence to support a thesis statement

Support a point of view with evidence to present a reasoned argument

Physical Education & Health

Improved Physical Fitness Skill DevelopmentRegular, healthful physical

activity Support of other subject

areasSelf DisciplineStress reduction Strengthened peer

relationships Improved self-confidence

and self-esteem Experience Setting Goals

Mental and Emotional Health

Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs

Safety and Injury Prevention

Nutrition and FitnessPersonal and Consumer

Health Family Life and Human

SexualityDisease Prevention and

Control

Music and Arts RotationMusic - All year

• Beginning band• Intermediate band• Orchestra• 6th Grade Chorus

Arts Rotation—9 weeks

• Study Strategies• Visual Arts• Technology Education• Computers

Special Education @ KMS Provides direct instruction and resource support to students identified as having special needs, according to state and federal guidelines.

This team consists of general education teachers, special education teachers, related services personnel (speech language pathologist,occupational therapist, etc…) as well as paraeducators.

Kingsview Middle School is a full inclusion program with both direct and indirect special education services provided in the classroom.

Students are assigned a case manger who oversees their program and meets with these students on a regular basis to support their needs.

What is Student Service Learning?

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• MCPS students must complete a minimum of 75 SSL hours for graduation.

• MCPS students may begin to work on this graduation requirement the summer after completing grade 5. They continue to accrue hours throughout high school.

1. Specific academic courses. grade 6 Science (10 hours) grade 7 English (10 hours) grade 8 US History (10 hours)

2. School-sponsored clubs and organizations with service activities. Ex. – Green Team3. Pre-approved community organizations. Ex. – Manna Food Center

How can students earn SSL hours?

How do we record SSL hours?Every time you complete an SSL activity, you must fill out a verification form.

The forms are located in the counseling office.

Take the form to your activity and have a supervisor sign it.

Once completed, return the form to the counseling office or to Mrs. Hocker.

Registration begins in Mid-SeptemberForms will be passed out in classActivities Fair – Back to School Night

Activities begin in October, end in May Intramural Sports: Basketball, Flag FootballActivities: SGA, Yearbook, Green Team, Chess Club,

Environmental Club, Art Club, Engineering Club, etc….

Kingsview offers an optional summer seminar called:

“Introduction to Middle School”This course is designed for students who may be very anxious about coming to Middle School, or students who may benefit from a smaller

class size transition and the availability of one-on-one instruction.

This class is a comprehensive orientation provided over a 4 day period for 1 hour each day.

Topics include: Building Tour, Middle School Schedule, Changing Classes, Lockers, and Strategies for Success.

There is a fee associated with this program. Registration forms will be sent home with your 5th grader

when all of the details are confirmed.

This is our 9th year offering this program!

Kingsview Middle SchoolSchool Structure

Eight Period Day – every class everyday

7:55-2:40Lunch

3 Lunch periods of 30 minutes

DEAR/DEAL time everydayNo RecessRegular Lunch

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8

SCHOOL VISITSMatsunaga ES – February 1Fox Chapel ES – February 1McNair ES- February 4Great Seneca Creek ES – February 5

Kingsview Middle SchoolRegistration Procedures

Registration forms due to 5th grade teacher by Monday, February 11.

We use your teacher’s recommendation, data, and your requests to decide your schedule.

Make good academic decisions about:Reading or World LanguageElective choice or choices

Course Choices If students are recommended for Reading, they MUST take

Reading and one elective choice.

If students are recommended for World Language, they can select French or Spanish, and one elective choice.

If students are recommended for World Language, they can opt NOT to begin in 6th grade and select two elective options.

** Students and parents should consider this decision carefully as changes will not be possible after registration is complete.**

Questions?