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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
Thanks For Thanks For ComingComing
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