- 1. Welcome to King Philip Middle School Grade 5 6 Transition
March 2010
2. King Philip Mission Statement
- At King Philip Middle School, all students demonstrate success
in a safe, supportive academic community that has a challenging
curriculum with measurable outcomes.Students develop independent
thinking, respect, and self-worth in an enriching school
culture.
3. King Philip Community of Support for Students: Administrators
Office Staff Nutrition Services Custodial Staff Security Officers
Librarian Nurses Paraprofessionals Teaching Assistants Community
Resource Officer Teachers Parents Guidance Counselors Social
Workers Psychologist 4. Student Support Programs
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- Students with Special Needs
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- Developmental Math & Reading
5. A Team Philosophy
- Enhances personal relationships among students, teachers and
parents
- Presents opportunities for interdisciplinary units and
integrated instruction
- Fosters an environment of caring and unity
- Provides for a more meaningful learning experience for
students
6. A Community of GEMS 2009 -10 School Year
- Grade Six:Topaz and Diamond Teams
- Grade Six/Seven: Turquoise Team
- Grade Seven :Sapphire and Opal Teams
- Grade Seven/Eight: Amethyst Team
- Grade Eight :Garnet and Emerald Teams
7. A Typical Day:
- Five Academics: Two Unified Arts:
- Social Studies Physical Education
- World Language Technology Education
- * Learning Lab, Band, Orchestra, Choir or Quest
8. Schedule:
- Morning Advisory :8:00-8:18 AM
- Period 1: 8:21-9:03 Academic - Sci
- Period 2: 9:06-9:48 Unified Art - PE
- Period 3: 9:51-10:33 Academic - Math
- Period 4: 10:36-11:18 Academic - LA
- Period 5: 11:52-12:34 Unified Art - Art
- Period 6: 12:37-1:19 Academic - Spanish
- Period 7: 1:22-2:04 Academic - SS
- Period 8: 2:07-2:50 Learning Lab
9. Morning Advisory Program
- It simply makes sense that if we are to expect children to be
knowledgeable, responsible, and caringand to be so despite
significant obstacleswe must teach social and emotional skills,
attitudes, and values with the same structure and attention that we
devote to academic subjects.
- --Promoting Social and Emotional Learning:Guidelines for
Educators
10. Behavior & Citizenship Committee :
- Focus on Character Education :
- Sets tone for respectful learning
- Establishes a climate of trust
- Relationship building (staff & students)
- Merges social, emotional, and intellectual learning
11. Format:Four Components
- 1.Greeting Students greet each other by name; all students seen
and acknowledged
- 2.Sharing Articulation of thoughts, feelings and ideas in a
positive manner
- 3.Group Activity Team-building exercise focused on a specific
topic; builds group cohesion and active participation
- 4.Reflection Focus on meaning and/or message of the lesson;
make connections
12. What is Quest?
- WHPS Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program serving the needs
of high ability, highly creative, motivated students for students
in grades 3-8.
- An option for your Learning Lab period.
- Please remain at the end of the main presentation for more
information about Quest.
13. What happens on the first day of school?
- All Grade 6 students will meet their teachers in the auditorium
and sit by team
- Will remain with one team teacher all day, except for Unified
Arts classes and lunch
- Introductory & team-building activities, tour of building,
review of KPM student agenda, explanation of schedule, review of
team expectations and policies, etc..
14. By the end of the first day of school at King Philip,
students will:
- Know where each of their classrooms are, as well as other
important locations throughout the building
- Become familiar with cafeteria routines and expectations
- Form new friendships with teammates and KPM faculty &
staff
- Learn about KPMs school policies & procedures
- Feel like part of a team Diamond, Topaz or Turquoise
- Have very little homework
15. After School Activities:
- Musical Groups:Beaux Strings, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Sixth
Dimension
16. Communication
- Individual or Team Conferences
- Phone Calls and/or E-mail
17. Awards & Recognitions
- Team Awards(weekly, monthly basis)
18. Character Counts at KP!
- We recognize students on a regular basis for exhibiting
positive character traits at King Philip
- RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY CITIZENSHIP
- INTEGRITY HONESTY PERSEVERANCE
- CARINGFAIRNESS TRUSTWORTHINESS
19. Transition Activities
- PTO sponsored presentation & forum
- Elementary schools visit King Philip
- Counselor meetings with Grade 5 teachers
20. We welcome you to the King Philip Family. and look forward
to seeing you in September! Please join us for refreshments in the
cafeteria. Quest Families, please move forward for the Quest
Information Session. 21. What is Quest?
- WHPS Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program serving the needs
of high ability, highly creative, motivated students for students
in grades 3-8.
- An option for your Learning Lab period.
22. What do we do in Quest?
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- Independent Investigations of student choice
23. What do we do in Quest?
- National History Day Competition
24. What do we do in Quest?
- Odyssey of the Mind Competition
25. What do we do in Quest?
26.
- Why is it important to protect coral reefs?
- Develop a proposal for chicken farms to treat animals
fairly.
- Do video games have positive or negative effects?
- How did the bayonet affect warfare in the 1700's and impact the
future of how war was waged?
- How did the compiler impact computers of the mid-20th century
and change the future of computing technology?
- How did the Mercury astronaut training program prepare the
astronauts for the difficulties they might encounter?
- Develop a proposal for chicken farms to treat animals
fairly.
What do we do in Quest? Topics being investigated by KP Quest
students right now: 27.
- Final Product formats include:
What do we do(creative productivity!)in Quest?
28.
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- Strong academic abilities
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- Enjoy creative tasks Go that extra mile to make things unique,
beyond the expected
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- Task Commitment is HUGEWill you commit to working hard, and
happily, for the full school year?
Are youQuest-able?
29.
- Quest students are identified by classroom teachers as early as
third grade, when they stand out in the classroom with Quest-able
behaviors, often combined with results from standardized test
scores.
- Parents can request that their child be considered for Quest
through the team teachers or by contacting me.
- Team teachers can recommend you for Quest based on your
performance in your regular classes.
- When filling out the KP registration form for Learning Lab
options, only students who have been formally identified for Quest
should check Quest on the form at that time.
Interested in Quest? Do you have a burning passion for a topic
you would like to investigate outside of your academic classes? 30.
Questions?
- Check out the district Quest website http:// www.whps.org
/curriculum/quest
- The KP Quest Website: http:// www.whps.org/school/KingPhilip
Under Curriculum Quest
- Email Mrs. Pascon [email_address]
Pick up a FAQ flyer up on the stage!