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Welcome to Grizzell Middle School

Welcome to Grizzell Middle School. 5 th grade Parent Information Night March 5 , 2013. A day as a 6 th grade student @ GMS. Three academic classes a day Math everyday (84 minutes) Language Arts everyday (84 minutes) Science/Social Studies (84 minutes)

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Welcome to Grizzell Middle School

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  1. Welcome to Grizzell Middle School 5th grade Parent Information Night March 5, 2013

  2. A day as a 6th grade student @ GMS • Three academic classes a day • Math everyday (84 minutes) • Language Arts everyday (84 minutes) • Science/Social Studies (84 minutes) • Two related arts classes a day (42 minutes each) • Reading 6, PE 6 (one semester each – 18 weeks) • Music/Study Center (year long, A day/B day rotation) • Lunch (30 minutes)

  3. Related Arts • Reading 6 • 18 weeks • 42 minutes a day • All grade 6 students will be given the opportunity to refine academic, reading and informational skills in this semester course. Some units of study include Reading in Science, Social Studies and Technology; Reading Self and Society; Reading in Media. In addition to supporting reading skills in academic core classes, this course will provide students a source of enjoyment as they begin their middle school experience.

  4. Related Arts • Physical Education 6 • 18 weeks • 42 minutes a day • Physical Education 6 involves fitness activities and net sports. In accordance with National Standards, students will actively participate, demonstrate responsible behavior and positive sportsmanship. Students will recognize and follow safety rules and classroom procedures, respect others, and try new and challenging activities. • We recommend that students change their clothes for PE.

  5. Related Arts • Music and Study Center will be on an A day/B day rotation • 42 minutes daily • Music • Band • Choir • Orchestra Level I & II • Study Center • Opportunity for students to receive additional academic support and extend academic knowledge

  6. Counselors’ Role • Assist and support students, parents, teachers & administrators • Teach lessons supporting the Dublin City Schools K-12 Guidance Curriculum • Assist students with personal, social, educational & career counseling needs • Coordinate students related services and activities

  7. Clubs & Activities Principal’s Advisory Council 6th Grade Dance Club Junior Teen Institute/ FOR Celtic Crew Lego League Celtic Connections Investment Club Student Council Yearbook

  8. Canteens • Friday nights for Grizzell students • 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. • PTO Volunteer sign-up • Food, friends, and music

  9. Scheduling • Course selection sheets were handed out at the elementary to students • Middle school course handbook with course descriptions can be found on the Grizzell website under School Info 2013-2014 • Course selection sheets should be completed and returned to the elementary classroom teacher by March 8th.

  10. Things Have Changed!

  11. School Information • Student day is from 8:28 – 3:08 • Grizzell will open to students beginning at 7:45 • Attendance Policy • Dress Code • Student Transportation

  12. Grizzell Supply Sale August 12 and August 13, 2013 • 9:00am-12:00pm and 4:00-7:00pm • Complete PTO information sheet • Student I.D./ Grizzell yearbook photos will be taken • Get an Activity Pass • PTO Supply Sale (look for supply lists & order forms on the website) • Deposit money to school lunch accounts • Order 2013-14 Yearbooks

  13. www.dublinschools.net/grizzell Our district and building websites will be updated with important information. Please visit our website regularly.

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