Class of 2022 6 th Grade 2015-2016

1. Class of 20226th Grade 2015-2016 WELCOME

2. What Is a Middle School? Middle school is… • Student centered • New classes • Fun Rewards • New expectations • More teachers • More responsibility • More CHOICES

3. What Is a Middle School? Middle School is… • academics, electives, athletics and clubs/activities • learning to be self directed • accepting responsibility • independence • LEARNING MADE FUN!!!

4. How do I have a GREAT Middle School experience? • Communication – more personal responsibility • Take ownership of your grades • Talk to an adult you trust: • A parent • A teacher • A principal • A counselor – • Mrs. Sobczak (8th Grade) • Mrs. Nichols (7th Grade) • Mrs. Payne (6th Grade)

5. ROAR Tiger Expectations • RESPONSIBLE • ON TIME, ON TASK • ALWAYS FOLLOW DIRECTION • RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS

6. Get Organized!! • Use your AGENDA daily to write the TALE • Keep your AVID binder neat • Follow “Sixty to Success” for nightly homework routine • Prepare and balance schedule with academics and extra curricular activities • Get ready the night before school

7. What will my schedule be at AMS? • 8:00-8:30 – Arrive at school via bus or car. • 8:00-8:30 – Eat breakfast or attend tutoring if needed. • 8:00-8:30 - Be seated in cafeteria • Released at 8:30 to go to first period • 7 periods • 8:30– 9:29 – 1st Period • 9:33 – 10:33 – 2nd Period • 10:37 – 11:31 – 3rd Period • 11:35 – 1:05 – 4th Period - Lunch • 1:10 – 2:04 – 5th Period • 2:08 – 3:02 – 6th Period • 3:06 – 4:00 – 7th Period • 4:00 – 4:45 – After School Tutoring

8. What classes will I take? All classes choices of On Level or Pre AP • RELA (Reading and Language Arts) 2 periods each day • Math • Science • Social Studies – World Cultures • Physical Education • Elective choice OR Strategies

9. AMS Elective Choices All 6th graders take PE and then one of the following: • Band • Choir • Orchestra • AVID • Fine Arts Block • Theatre Arts • Art

10. Commit to Student Success with AVID • AVID is a 4th through 12th grade system to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility.  • It has a proven track record in bringing out the best in students, and in closing the achievement gap.  • AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination.

11. The AVID Elective • Not only are students enrolled in our toughest classes, such as honors and Advanced Placement, but also in the AVID elective. • For one period a day, they learn organizational and study skills, work on critical thinking and asking probing questions, get academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable. • Their self-images improve, and they become academically successful leaders and role models for other students. 

12. AMS AVID Student Success Weeks! Tutorials!! College Projects! College Field Trips!!!

13. Course Card - Front

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15. Upcoming Dates • Schedule Cards Due • Timbers – Feb. 10 • Maplebrook – Feb. 12 • Pine Forest – Feb. 17 • April and May- Verification Sheets • August – Tiger Cub Camp and receive new schedule • August 24 – Become an AMS Tiger

16. Frequently Asked Questions • When is lunch? • 4th period – A lunch • What supplies do I need? • Supply list given in August – main supplies are AMS binder and back pack • Will I have a locker? • No lockers, but you can carry a back pack • How many classes will I have? • 7 periods • Will 7th and 8th graders mess with me? What if I get lost? • Most 6th grade classes are held on the 6oo hallway so you are mainly isolated in one area and classes are easy to find. • What are some ways I can get involved at AMS? • 6th grade - Band, Choir, Orchestra, Dream ACTS, Stu-Co, CSU, Rosebuds, Chess Club • 7th and 8th grade – Athletics, Cheerleader, NJHS

17. Breakout Sessions • Core Content Teachers – Gym (7:00-7:15 only) • Band – 901 • Orchestra – 902 • Choir – 903 • AVID – 302 • Art/PE/Theater Arts – Amphitheater • Special Education - Library