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Pollard Middle School

Pollard Middle School. Rising Grade 7 Information Session March 19, 2014. Agenda. Introduction to Pollard Academic Programs Guidance and Health Services Extracurricular Activities Communication Transition Events and Important Dates. Pollard Students, Administration, and Staff.

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Pollard Middle School

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  1. Pollard Middle School Rising Grade 7 Information Session March 19, 2014

  2. Agenda Introduction to Pollard Academic Programs Guidance and Health Services Extracurricular Activities Communication Transition Events and Important Dates

  3. Pollard Students, Administration, and Staff Stephanie Berger, Ben Cohen, Willow Funkhouser, Oliver Hirshland, SophieHorton, Conner Jahn, Steve Ramsden, and Cierra Slade (Students) Ms. Megan Bonomolo (Assistant Principal Grade 7) Ms. Merle Berman (Assistant Principal Grade 8) Ms. Anna Kuebler, Mr. Ken Lundberg, Ms. Maryellen Shea, and Ms. Karen Wilfrid (Teachers) Ms. Debbie Brennan and Ms. Rosemary Leone (School Nurses) Mr. Jeremy Greenwood, Ms. Marissa Smith, and Mr. Mark Yetman (Guidance Counselors)

  4. Pollard Middle School We dedicate ourselves to cultivating academic excellence, civic responsibility, and the personal growth of each member of our community. You belong here. This is important. Effort makes a difference.

  5. Pollard Middle School: A Snapshot Projected Enrollment September 2014 428 Grade 7 Students 471 Grade 8 Students Faculty and Staff September 2014 Teachers - 61 Support Staff - 19

  6. Coordinators and Directors Coordinator of METCO: Ms. Leslie Smart ELA Curriculum Coordinator: Mr. Greg Hurray Math/Science Curriculum Coordinator: Ms. Tammy Ghizzoni Special Education Coordinators: Ms. Cissy Coutinho and Mr. Alan Dewey SS Curriculum Coordinator: Ms. Ann Barysh Director of Fine & Performing Arts: Dr. David Neves Director of Guidance: Mr. Tom Denton Director of Health Services: Ms. Mimi Stamer Director of Innovation & Technology: Ms. Deb Gammerman Director of METCO: Dr. Joanne Allen-Willoughby Director of Special Education PreK-8: Ms. Mary Lammi Director of Wellness: Dr. Kathy Pinkham Director of World Languages: Ms. Debbie Watters

  7. Academic Program Trimester system - 60 days in length 53 minute classes and 5 Clusters Two day rotation (A & B Day) Students receive instruction in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies each day. Students take classes in all other departments to provide a program that is broad based.

  8. Courses and Program of Studies English, Math, Science, and Social Studies Engineering Design Concert Band/Strings Ensemble/Chorus OR Essentials Rotation 7 (3-D Art, Experiential Education, and Music Explorations) Fine Arts - Arts 7 Learning Center Technology - Computer Technology Wellness - Physical Education and Health World Language - French or Spanish

  9. Special Education Programming 13 Special Education Liaisons 1 School Psychologist between Needham High School & Pollard 1 Speech Language Pathologist 1 Reading Teacher Inclusive and Learning Centers (Reading, Writing, Math, and Organization skills) Specialized Programs Language-based Program - Math and English (Grades 7 & 8) Therapeutic Program - Learning and Emotional Disabilities (Grades 7 & 8) Insights Program - Instructional supports for organizational, social pragmatics, and navigating middle school social life (Grades 7 & 8) Bridges Program - Social and applied academic supports (Grades 6 & 8)

  10. Advisory Program 15 minutes every day Social Emotional Learning (Themes) Community Building Activities

  11. Expanding on Experiences Fine and Performing Arts French and Spanish Health and Wellness Learning Center Technology

  12. New Learning Experiences Community Service Learning English: Poetry Day, Author Visits, and Declamation Math: Algebra Experience Science: Frog Dissectionand Microscopes Social Studies: Exploration Ancient China, India, Multicultural Perspectives, and Semitic Religions

  13. Helpful Hints Busing Information - April 1 (Transportation Website) May 15 deadline in order to guarantee a seat Lunches (Summer Mailing) Snacks and Water Locks and Cell Phones Binders and School Supplies Homework

  14. Guidance Department Guidance Counselors Mr. Jeremy Greenwood Ms. Marissa Smith Mr. Mark Yetman Adjustment Counselors Ms. Kristen Gosselin Ms. Carol Sargent Roles & Responsibilities Work with Students Work with Teachers Work with Parents

  15. Guidance Department What will your 7th grader’s life look like socially/emotionally? What will your 7th grader’s life look like academically?

  16. Pollard Health Services Ms. Rosemary Leone Ms. Debbie Brennan Communication Protocols Physical Exam and Immunization Requirements Mandatory Health Screenings

  17. Extra Curricular Activities POLLARD AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES: Best Buddies, Book Club, Homework Club, Jazz Band, Math Counts, Musical, Robotics, Student Council, Town Orchestra, and Treble Choir NCE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS: After School Enrichment Classes Typically on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 2:45 p.m. to 3:55 p.m. Fall, Winter, and Spring offerings Late Bus is available for students in NCE classes Middle School Athletics FALL: Co-ed Cross Country (Grades 6-8); Girl's Field Hockey (Grade 7-8) SPRING: Co-ed Track & Field (Grades 6-8); Girl's Softball (Grades 7-8), Ultimate Frisbee (Grades 6-8)

  18. School Home Communication PowerSchool - Grades updated on 15th and 30th of each month. Email teachers and teacher websites Cluster team meetings with parents at either teacher or parent request Pollard Listserv Pollard School Website Call Assistant Principal or Principal

  19. Grade 6 to Grade 7 Transition Teachers in Grades 6-7 meet to discuss content areas. Curriculum Coordinators and Program Directors (ELL, Fine & Performing Arts, Media & Technology, Special Education, Wellness, and World Languages) Collaboration with Administrative Staff, Guidance, Nurse, and Special Education Liaisons at High Rock and Pollard requent presence in classrooms and meetings with teachers in both schools to aid communication/vertical alignment

  20. Transition Events and Important Dates March 17 - March 28 - Students register online. June 3, 5, 9, 10, and 11 - High Rock Clusters to Pollard Week of July 14 - Cluster letters sent home to parents. August - Self guided tours and tours with Assistant Principal and Principal September 3 - Opening Day September 18 - Back to School Night October 3 - Immunization and Physical Examination Deadline

  21. Thank you for coming! http://pollard.needham.k12.ma.us (781) 455-0480

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