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Empowering Middle School Students for Success and Beyond

Working together to ensure a successful transition to middle school and build a strong foundation for high school and beyond at LEMS. Meet the administrators and staff who are dedicated to preparing every student for college and career readiness through rigorous instruction. Learn about the academic programs, 21st-century skills, course offerings, and music ensembles available to students. Discover the importance of developing positive student behaviors and supporting academic success. Get tips for parents on how to encourage positive behaviors at home. Join us in celebrating student achievements and fostering a community of pride and success at LEMS.

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Empowering Middle School Students for Success and Beyond

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  1. WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE ASUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO MIDDLE SCHOOL Building a Strong Foundation for High School and Beyond

  2. MEET THE ADMINISTRATORS Mr. Vandenberge Principal Mr. Murray Assistant Principal Ms. Carmean Assistant Principal Mr. Dorsey Assistant Principal

  3. Ms. Faggio 7th & 8th Grade School Counselor Ms. OliverMcCain 6th & 7th Grade School Counselor MEET THE STAFF Ms. Carns 6th Grade Instructional Team Leader

  4. THE PROMISE OF PREPARATION Vision Every student is inspired to persevere and empowered to reach their full potential Mission As a community school, LEMS provides a supportive learning environment, builds positive relationships, and engages students in rigorous instruction to ensure college and career readiness

  5. From what’s wrong to what’s STRONG

  6. Middle school is a defining point for students in the college and career readiness process. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

  7. 21st Century Skills College and Career Readiness High School Readiness Student Behaviors

  8. 21st Century Learning • Life and Career Skills • Learning and Innovation Skills • Information Media and Technology Skills

  9. The level of academic achievement that students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact on their college and career readiness than anything that happens academically in high school. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School

  10. All students are enrolled in seven 50-minute classes every day

  11. All students receive daily instruction aligned to Maryland’s College and Career-Ready Standards in: English Mathematics Social Studies Science

  12. In addition Maryland regulations require all students to take…. • Family & Consumer Science (FACS) • Technology Education • Art • General Music • PE • Health • World Language • I & I Reading Modules(All 6th graders take “Careers”) • GT Research (6th grade only)

  13. COMAR* Requirements for middle school students: Every year: • PE • Health • Fine art (art, general music, band, orchestra, or chorus) • At least 1 time during middle school • 1 course with career-education content (6th grade I & I) • 1 course with financial literacy content (8th grade FACS) *COMAR is the Code of Maryland Regulations Code Of Maryland Regulations

  14. World LanguageOptions French – Spanish • Year-long class • 6th grade offered at BBMS, LEMS, MVMS, MHMS, OMMS, PMS, TVMS and WLMS • Either French or Spanishevery other day for 50 minutes. • All other middle school students may begin French or Spanish in 7th grade. • Students receive high school credit for completing MS world language courses.

  15. The “Thumb” Class

  16. OVERVIEW – “THE THUMB” • Innovation and Inquiry Reading Module • Additional instruction to students performing below grade-level in ELA, math and/or reading - ELA/Reading Seminar (A/B Day) • - Math Seminar (A/B Day) • Band • Chorus • Orchestra There is only room for 1 “thumb class” in a student’s schedule. Each student is required to take 1 “thumb class” each year.

  17. “THE THUMB” Students either get 1 YELLOW* or they default to the GREEN. *Students can take both ELA Seminar & Math Seminar

  18. Music Performance Ensembles Options Band – Chorus – Orchestra • Year-long class • Includes a daily large ensemble rehearsal, and a weekly small sectional • Scheduled on a rotational basis • Ensembles are ability-based • Music teachers will be in contact with elementary programs to schedule meetings and auditions

  19. FINDING THE RIGHTBALANCE BETWEEN - Course Placements - Rigor - Personal Interests - Student Success

  20. STUDENT BEHAVIORS

  21. The earlier a student develops important academically related behaviors, the more likely these behaviors are to become a habit. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

  22. SUPPORTING ACADEMIC BEHAVIORS At LEMS, staff and students... Show our Eagle PRIDE! Start with the goal in mind Do what they do best, every day Celebrate effort and achievement Engage in positive experiences each school day Create excitement for the future

  23. Tips For Parents SUPPORTING Positive Student BEHAVIORS Ensure that your child has the materials and place to study at home. Set a regular time for homework. Encourage your child to be responsible for chores and homework. Provide your child with a range of experiences to allow him/her to identify areas of strength. Talk to your child.

  24. IMPORTANT DATES

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