WELCOME TO FORD
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL!
YOUR PRINCIPAL
MR. PELLEGRINO
YOUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
MR. WATTS
TEAMSWhat are they?
WHAT WILL MY DAY
LOOK LIKE??
A TYPICAL DAY AT
FIST
Sample Schedule
Homeroom 8:05
Period 1 47 minutes Reading
Period 2 47 minutes Math
Period 3 47 minutes Music/Physical Education
Period 4 47 minutes Lunch
Period 5 47 minutes Science
Period 6 47 minutes Writing
Period 7 47 minutes Art/Computer
Period 8 47 minutes Social Studies
ALTERNATE DAY SCHEDULE
M T W Th F
PE PE
PE PE PE
PE PE
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WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT FORD
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL?
Strings ‘N Things
T-N-T
Ski Club
What will lunch time look like? Do we get a recess? What is transition time like in the hallways? Do I get my own locker? Do we change clothes for gym? What are the consequences for not following
rules and expectations? How do I make an appointment with my guidance counselor?
COMMON QUESTIONS
WHAT DO PAST STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR FIRST YEAR
AFTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
TRANSITIONING OUT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Overall adjustment:
Kids say -
“I’m getting used to it –
finally!” or
“Piece of cake!”
School after elementary:
Most kids say -
“More good days than bad.”
and“I love it!”
Possible Challenges?
Homework
Friends
Fitting in
Using a locker
combination
Being on
time
Who can help? - Talk to your parents, teachers, guidance counselor
What do YOU think students said they missed most about
elementary school??
# 1= RECESS!
Teachers Being in class all
day with your best friend
The principal Friends they left
behind in a lower grade
The dress code was less strict
Smaller amount of homework
Being a role model to primary grade students
Other things the students missed were:
THINGS STUDENTS CAME TO LOVE:
More lunch choices Not walking in line
from place to place
Comfy chairs at assemblies
Getting to move and/or change teachers every 47 minutes.
Switching classes Multiple computer
labs to use New Moodle pages More freedom MEETING NEW
PEOPLE!!
PARENT NIGHT(AND STUDENTS)
THURSDAY, MAY 1ST
IN FORD’S AUDITORIUM
SEE YOU
THERE!
A LETTER WILL BE
GOING HOME!Music choices to be determined.
QUESTIONS?