Welcome to Narcoossee Middle School€¦ · AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) ensures...
Transcript of Welcome to Narcoossee Middle School€¦ · AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) ensures...
Welcome to Narcoossee Middle School
Sixth Grade Orientation
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Our 6th grade team and other staff!
Special thanks to Mrs. Craig, 6th grade science, for organizing tonight’s orientation. She is amazing!
Counselors Center
Narcoossee Middle School has three counselors: Mrs Villegas Mrs McAllister Mr Yeda
Counselors can help with academic and/or personal concerns. Students can meet with counselors by scheduling an appointment in the Counseling Center, Building 5.
School and Family Partnership
Most important thing we can do to guarantee student success is to work together.
Arts, electives and extra curricular activities
Music—Band, Orchestra and ChorusArt & DramaCulinary and HealthPEAfter school sports
NCMS Academics and Educational Opportunities
Language Arts
Math
Reading
Science
Social Studies
High School Credit Classes offered for 7th and 8th graders who excel in their regular classes.
AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) ensures that all students will succeed in a rigorous curriculum, complete a college preparatory path, and increase enrollment in four-year colleges.
Academic Clubs and competitions meet and compete throughout the school year!
Your Personal School Schedule
Your FSA Reading, math and Science scores will be used to place you in your core classes.
FSA Scores Level 1 & 2 – Regular Grade level core classes
FSA Scores Level 3, 4 & 5 – Advanced Grade level classes
Your Personal School Schedule
Electives are scheduled for students aftercore classes have been placed into the schedule.
The scheduling team will be coming to East Lake Elementary on Jan 27 and Narcoossee Elementary on Jan 28 to complete and collect elective interest courses. Students will bring one copy of their completed form home to parents that day.
Elective Interest Sheet PreviewStudent Interest Survey
Incoming Grade 6
Middle School is a time when students can explore and expand their interest. In order to help each student have an awareness and appreciation for the world around us, we offer classes to different grade level so that each student can explore a variety of educational opportunities during the school day before entering high school. At this time we plan to offer the following opportunities for the 2020-21 school year:
Please be aware that many courses are full year long and understand that if you have a full year course it may be considered as your PE waiver, if necessary. There may be financial responsibilities associated with some courses for uniforms or supplies. Please see the reverse side of this form for additional course information.
Your top three choices will be listed with a #1 and your next choice should be listed as a #2, then #3. Core classes will be scheduled first and are based upon FSA scores.
Yes or No (circle one) ----I am interested in applying for AVID– An AVID representative will send information and an application to each elementary school for completion and to schedule an interview.
_____Band I/Developing Band (1302000) – Full Year
_____Chorus I (1303000) – Full Year
_____Exploring Spanish (0708100)
_____Intro to Dance Techniques (03001000)
_____Orchestra I (1302040) – Full Year
_____Physical Education (1508000) or (1508600) PE will be included as a possibility for all 6th grade students, but may be waived as
noted above.
_____STEM for 6th graders (8600090 and 8600082) – Full year
_____ Theatre/Drama
_____Visual Arts (0101100)
Student Signature ______________________________
The Narcoossee scheduling team visited with 5th graders today. We had students complete this form and turn it in to the scheduling team. This is a copy of the form and the information your child provided. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our counseling department @ 407-891-6600.
An Example of a Finalized Schedule
1st Reading (Research or Intensive Reading)
2nd Language Arts (Lang Arts or Lang Arts, ADV)
3rd Elective 1
4th Math (Math 6 or Math 6, ADV)
5th Lunch
6th Science (Earth Sci or Earth Sci, ADV)
7th Elective 2
8th Social Studies (World History, ADV)
How can I keep up with what’s happening at NCMS?
Remind: How do I join Remind to receive Narcoossee Middle school updates?
To get text notifications:TEXT @ncmsprnt to 81010
School wide call outs—make sure your correct phone number is on file with the school.
NCMS Monthly newsletters School marquee Social Media (Instagram/Facebook)
How can I communicate with teachers?School Emails are a way to
correspond with teachersParents may schedule a meeting
or phone conference before school
FOCUS for monitoring grades
Ms Bartlett—AVIDNational Demonstration School
College readiness and student success program
Focus on helping our AVID students succeed in upper lever courses
Strategies are used school wide, but also an elective class
Application/Interview basedNot a remedial program
Policies and Procedures are in place toensure a safe and organized place to learn.
Student code of conduct/ BEARS expectations
Student walking traffic pattern around campus
Morning, lunch and dismissal procedures
Phone usageDress Code—next slide
SHIRT COLORS BOTTOMS• DARK BLUE• BLACK• KHAKI
• APPROPRIATE SIZE AND LENGTH PANTS, SKIRTS, OR SHORTS
NAVY BLUE
BLACK
LIGHT PINK
HUNTER GREEN
WHITE
Outerwear must be full zipper or button
Hoodies are notpermitted
How can parents get involved?
SAC—School Advisory Council– A group made up of parents, teachers, administration and community members. They review the school improvement plan and allocate money for school wide programs that fit into the plan.
What else?PTO at Narcoossee Middle school
schedule many events throughout the year and you can volunteer at any time.
Both groups meet on the first Thursday of the month in the media center.
First meeting for next year is September, but you can join us this year as well at our February 6th meeting.
We encourage everyone to get involved!
Thanks for visiting. We are looking forward to a great school year.
See you in August for Open House.