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River Trail Middle School 6 th Grade Transition

River Trail Middle School 6 th Grade Transition. Dawn Melin Principal Sherri Anderson• Guy Crotsley• Laura Ogan Assistant Principals 10795 Rogers Circle Johns Creek, GA  30097 Phone:  770-497-3860    Fax:  770-497-3866 http://www.rivertrailmiddleschool.org/.

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River Trail Middle School 6 th Grade Transition

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  1. River Trail Middle School 6th Grade Transition Dawn Melin Principal Sherri Anderson• Guy Crotsley• Laura Ogan Assistant Principals 10795 Rogers CircleJohns Creek, GA  30097Phone:  770-497-3860    Fax:  770-497-3866 http://www.rivertrailmiddleschool.org/

  2. Sample schedule for a sixth grade student • Period 1 8:25–8:32 Homeroom • Period 2 8:36–9:27 Science • Period 3 9:31–10:22 Math • Period 4 10:26–11:52 Language Arts (Lunch during 4th period) • Period 5 11:56-12:47 World Languages or Reading • Period 6 12:51-1:42 Social Studies • Period 7 1:46-2:37 PE/Connection class • Period 8 2:42- 3:35 PE/Connection class • Dismissal at 3:35 • (next year’s school hours 8:55-4:05)

  3. Core Course Offerings in 6th Grade LA Math Social Studies Science Reading /World Language Class Placement If you have questions about your child’s placement for next year, contact your child’s 5th grade teacher. 6th grade Curriculum Specific Curriculum information can be found at http://www.fultonschools.org/

  4. Daily Procedures • All students are assigned to one of four teams • Team teachers teach Language Arts, Science, Math, and Social Studies. World Language and Reading teachers are not assigned to a team. • One of the team teachers will be your student’s homeroom teacher.

  5. Daily Procedures • Class Schedules will be followed on the first day of school. • 6th graders have very little interaction with 7th and 8th graders • When 6th grade students arrive they will report to the cafeteria until released. • Students are given 4 minutes between classes to go to their locker. • Lunch lasts 25 minutes. Money can be placed on a student’s lunch account for daily use. (No Charging) • Students are not allowed to bring snacks to eat during class

  6. Communication with teachers • Each teacher will send home a course syllabus the 1st week of school • Email is the most efficient way to contact teachers. • Conferences are scheduled by teacher invitation or parent request. • Conferences are conducted with multiple teachers present. By having multiple teachers in attendance, we can get a better overall picture of how your child is doing. For information about events at RTMS check out our weekly newsletter, the Wolf Den News and our website. http://www.rivertrailmiddleschool.org/

  7. Homework • Homework is to give your child the extra practice they might need in a particular subject. • Homework may consist of studying for a quiz or test, completing assignments, working on long term projects and practicing skills and vocabulary. • Students should expect approximately 1-1½ hours of homework per night.

  8. Helpful Homework Resources • Teachers • Teacher Web-Sites • Teachers’ Help Sessions • Graduation Coach Support • Friends/classmates- Students should get a phone number for 1 or 2 classmates

  9. Grading • Report cards are sent home each 9 weeks, with a progress report going home each 4½ weeks. • Grades are cumulative for an entire semester. • At the end of each semester, students are recognized for outstanding grades. • Graded papers are returned to students in class. (They are not sent home directly to parents as in elementary school)

  10. HAC (Home Access Center) You WANT it You NEED it Get it NOW

  11. Paw Punch Cards and Conduct • Students receive Paw Punches for positive behavior. When a student has filled their Paw Punch Card they receive a reward of their choice. • Behavior Slips, called “Blue Slips” are given for various behavior offenses. Specific school guidelines will be available in your child’s agenda. • If a student earns enough blue slips, they will receive a detention.

  12. Organization Organization is a challenge for many 6th graders. With time and patience, students create a system that works for them. • Some students use: • a different binder for every class • an accordion folder for all classes • one notebook for all of their homework.

  13. Lockers • Students will be assigned a locker during Sneak Preview. Teachers will attempt to assign a locker relatively close to a student’s classes • Rolling backpacks will not fit in lockers • 12” Locker shelves work well in lockers- anything smaller is not adequate • Put your child’s name on everything- binders, book bags, PE uniforms, lunch, etc.

  14. Connection Classes • During 7th and 8th period, 6th graders have Connections • Connections classes are like Specials in elementary school. • Some of our connections classes are Adventure Quest, Art, Business Education, Drama, Family & Consumer Science, General Music, Health and PE. • Music Programs – Band, Chorus and Orchestra Connection classes are randomly assigned, with the exception of music programs.

  15. Dressing Out for PE • Students dress out for PE everyday. • Students change in the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms before and after PE. • PE Uniforms will be available for purchase during Sneak Preview.

  16. Art Cooking Debate Fellowship of Christian Athletes Go Girls Recycling Club Intramurals Junior Beta Math Counts Movie Club Student Ambassadors Student Government Some of our clubs…

  17. Suggestions for Success in Middle School • USE YOUR AGENDA • Complete all projects and homework ON TIME! • Stay organized, write down all assignments, and complete all homework. • Plan and manage your time well • Seek help from your teachers and counselor as soon as you need it, and don’t wait until you are overwhelmed

  18. What can Parents do to help? • Highlight the Positive- Help your child get excited about middle school • Help your student manage the PACING of projects. (They are never assigned the day before.) • Provide school supplies and a place to study. • Help set academic goals • Insist students come to school daily • Use rewards and consequences to encourage change • Help your child study for tests and quizzes • Monitor and support (Agenda, HW, attendance, internet sites) • Ask your child to show you their HW daily

  19. What to expect at Sneak Preview… Sneak Preview will be the week before school starts. Watch for the specific date and times on our website. At Sneak Preview you will be able to: • Rent hall and PE lockers, purchase PE uniform, order a newspaper subscription and purchase a yearbook • Meet your homeroom teacher • Verify student information • Get locker assignment and combination (students can even practice) • Complete Affidavit of Residency (Bring your 2 proofs) • Find out bus info • Place money on your child’s lunch account • Join PTA • Buy spirit wear and school supplies

  20. Who to contact when you have a question… • Class Placement- 5th grade teacher • Scheduling- 6th grade Counselor (Mrs. Katz) • Concerns with a teacher- • Start with the teacher • If you still have questions contact a counselor or assistant principal • Special Education- Instructional Support Teacher • TAG- 6th Grade TAG coordinator for RTMS (Amy Palermo) • Grade level questions- Contact your child’s homeroom teacher • For general school information, check our website or call the front office. All email addresses and phone numbers can be found on the school website.

  21. IMMUNIZATIONS Your child will not be given a class schedule until all immunizations are complete. All children entering sixth grade will need: • 2 doses of MMR or each of the following: 2 doses of measles vaccine, 2 doses of mumps vaccine and 1 dose of rubella vaccine. AND • 2 doses of varicella (chicken pox vaccine) or have a year for history of the disease, diagnosis, or serology. AND • 3 Hepatitis B Vaccines must be on an updated 3231 Immunization From. You must check for these vaccines, even if the 3231 immunization certificate is marked complete. If your child has not had all of the required vaccines or serology for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella or a history or diagnosis of chickenpox disease, he/she must return to primary care provider or public health center to receive the vaccines and a new 3231 certificate. Prior to the end of school, turn in your Immunizations to your elementary school. If completed once school is out, fax, mail, or drop off to River Trail Middle.

  22. AFFIDAVIT REQUIREMENTS for all 6th graders AFFIDAVITS of Residency • Students entering 6th grade must show (2) proofs of residency in a Fulton County School attendance zone or have an approved hardship. River Trail cannot accept any Affidavits completed at the elementary school. Please be prepared to complete an Affidavit during Sneak Preview. A notary will be available during Sneak Preview to notarize the form. ACCEPTABLE PROOFS OF RESIDENCY- Copies of any of these are fine. • *Home mortgage payment book • *Current bank statement • *Current utility bill (gas, electric, water) • *Home contract • *Apartment lease showing name of the lessee • *Receipt to have utilities connected • *Homeowner’s/Renter’s insurance registration card • *Current paycheck stub A driver’s license is notan acceptable proof of residency.

  23. Q&A

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