Class of 20226th Grade 2015-2016

WELCOMEWELCOME

What Is a Middle School?

Middle school is…Student centeredNew classesFun RewardsNew expectationsMore teachersMore responsibilityMore CHOICES

What Is a Middle School?

Middle School is…academics, electives, athletics and

clubs/activitieslearning to be self directedaccepting responsibilityindependenceLEARNING MADE FUN!!!

How do I have a GREAT Middle School experience?

Communication – more personal responsibility

Take ownership of your gradesTalk 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)

RESPONSIBLE

ON TIME, ON TASK

ALWAYS FOLLOW DIRECTION

RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS

ROAR Tiger Expectations

Get Organized!!Use your AGENDA daily to write the TALEKeep your AVID binder neatFollow “Sixty to Success” for nightly

homework routinePrepare and balance schedule with

academics and extra curricular activitiesGet ready the night before school

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 period7 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

What classes will I take?

All classes choices of On Level or Pre AP

RELA (Reading and Language Arts) 2 periods each dayMathScienceSocial Studies – World CulturesPhysical EducationElective choice OR Strategies

AMS Elective Choices

BandChoir OrchestraAVIDFine Arts Block

Theatre Arts Art

All 6All 6thth graders take PE and then one of the following: graders take PE and then one of the following:

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.

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. 

AMS AVID

Tutorial

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College Field

Trips!!!

College Projects!

Student Success Weeks!

Course Card - Front

SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS MAY CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ELECTIVE OPTIONS. PUT A CHECK MARK ( ) NEXT TO THE ELECTIVE YOU WANT. ________ ELECTIVE 1 BAND* (Full Year)

Rank top three preferred instruments (1-3) ___Clarinet ___Flute ___Cornet ___Percussion ___Saxophone ___Oboe ___Trombone ___French Horn ___Bassoon ___Tuba ___Baritone ________ ELECTIVE 2 ORCHESTRA* (Full Year) Circle preferred instrument Violin Viola Cello Double Bass ________ ELECTIVE 3 CHOIR (Full Year) ________ ELECTIVE 4 BEGINNING ART, THEATRE ARTS (1 Semester Each) *Most instruments are not provided by AMS and must be rented or purchased

Course Card - Back

READING/LANG. ARTS

(RELA)

MATHEMATICS SCIENCE CONTEMPORARY WORLD CULTURES

 6111 Pre-AP 6112 OL    ARD DECISION   Teacher Initial

 6120 Pre-AP 6124 OL    ARD DECISION   Teacher Initial

 6131 Pre-AP 6134 OL    ARD DECISION   Teacher Initial

 6146 Pre-AP 6144 OL    ARD DECISION   Teacher Initial

Upcoming Dates

Schedule Cards Due Timbers – Feb. 10 Maplebrook – Feb. 12 Pine Forest – Feb. 17

April and May- Verification SheetsAugust – Tiger Cub Camp and receive new

scheduleAugust 24 – Become an AMS Tiger

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

Breakout Sessions

Core Content Teachers – Gym (7:00-7:15 only)

Band – 901Orchestra – 902Choir – 903AVID – 302Art/PE/Theater Arts – AmphitheaterSpecial Education - Library