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WELCOME TO FORD
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL!
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YOUR PRINCIPAL
MR. PELLEGRINO
YOUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
MR. WATTS
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TEAMSWhat are they?
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WHAT WILL MY DAY
LOOK LIKE??
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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
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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
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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
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WHAT DO PAST STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR FIRST YEAR
AFTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
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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
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What do YOU think students said they missed most about
elementary school??
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# 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:
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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!!
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PARENT NIGHT(AND STUDENTS)
THURSDAY, MAY 1ST
IN FORD’S AUDITORIUM
SEE YOU
THERE!
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A LETTER WILL BE
GOING HOME!Music choices to be determined.
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QUESTIONS?