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Welcome to Knotty Oak Middle School

Welcome to Knotty Oak Middle School. Monday, April 9 th , 2007. Knotty Oak Middle School. Teaming In order to make middle school a positive experience, all students are placed on a Team. Each Team has teachers for SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, MATH, and LANGUAGE ARTS.

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Welcome to Knotty Oak Middle School

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  1. Welcome to Knotty Oak Middle School Monday, April 9th, 2007

  2. Knotty Oak Middle School Teaming In order to make middle school a positive experience, all students are placed on a Team. Each Team has teachers for SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, MATH, and LANGUAGE ARTS. Each Team is made up of about 100 students of various abilities. Each Team has a unique name and characteristics…a “school within a school” The smaller environment enables personalized instruction

  3. Knotty Oak Middle School • Main Subjects • English • Math • Geography • Science • Literacy Block (5th class every other day)

  4. Summer Reading A Step in Creating Lifelong Readers What We Know 25 books=1,000,000 words 1,000,000 words = 2,000 to 3,000 new vocabulary words per year English Language Arts

  5. Mathematics • All incoming 6th and 7th grade students will take “Connected Math” • This investigation-based program provides an environment that facilitates: • Conceptual development • Skill development • Increased problem solving capacity • Challenge for “out-of-the-box” thinkers

  6. Science • Learning is inquiry based using science kits which meet the National Science Education Standards • On a daily basis students will: • Ask questions, • make observations, • collect and analyze data • Form conclusions • 6th Grade curriculum – Ecosystems and Human Body • 7th Grade curriculum – Catastrophic Events and Properties of Matter • 8th Grade curriculum – Astronomy, Physics and Oceanography

  7. Human Origins to Ancient Greece 8th Grade 7th Grade Roman Empire to Renaissance

  8. Knotty Oak Middle School Exploratory Classes (5th class every other day) • Problem Solving • Health • Literacy Workshop • Family Consumer Science • Art • Spanish • Teen Issues Note: Offerings subject to change

  9. Knotty Oak Middle School • Elective Classes ( 6th class every other day) • Chorus (all year) • Band (all year) • Art Applications (1/2 year) • Tech Ed. – Robotics (1/2 year) • Music Appreciation (1/2 year) __________________________________________ • Physical Education (all year)

  10. Knotty Oak Middle School • After School Activities • Jazz Club • Select Chorus • Chess Club • Golf Club • Student Council • Showcase • Robotics • Yearbook • Cheerleading Note: Offerings subject to change

  11. Knotty Oak Middle School • After School Activities • Sports (Interscholastic) • Basketball • Wrestling • Soccer • Baseball • Softball

  12. Time of Transition –for child & parents Changes in … Bodies Values Attitudes Relationships Intellectual Processes

  13. Social Life Reigns! Friends & peers become increasingly important Their influence is tremendous Many friendships made – some fleeting, others critical Encourage your child to be choosy

  14. Your Role Listen to your child Encourage a discussion, but be respectful of child’s thinking (timing is everything!) Look for subtle signs of things bothering them Trust your child’s and your own“gut” feelings Contact your child’s teachers or Counselor if you have questions

  15. Role of Guidance Committed to helping students grow, mature and develop into responsible young people Assist students in gaining the academic, socio-emotional and career skills Serve as a link between you and your child’s teachers

  16. Middle Schoolers Have Minds of Their Own…. Together we can help them become happy, healthy and successful adolescents.

  17. Family Enrichment Series Workshops aimed at enabling parents to provide encouragement, guidance, and understanding to their adolescence Some workshops include: • S.T.E.P • Study Skills (student workshop) • ADD for both parents & students Note: Direct mailing in the summer

  18. Turning Points 2000 Teach a Curriculum Grounded in Academic Standards Instructional Methods that Prepare all Students to Achieve High Standards Organize Relationships for Learning Govern Democratically, Involving All School Staff Members Staff Middle Grades Schools with Expert Teachers and Engage Teachers in Ongoing Professional Development Provide a Safe and Healthy Environment Involve Parents and Communities Supporting Student Learning

  19. Parent-School Communication • KOMSandYOU@ride.ri.net • 400 Families Currently Listed • Provides school-wide information and important notices • www.KnottyOakMS.net • Each team has its own area • Updated regularly with assignments and other information for parents and students • Standards-Based Grading System

  20. School WebSite www.KnottyOakMS.net School E-Mail KnottyOakMS@cox.net

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