Welcome to 6th Grade

Falcon Cove Middle School2020 – 2021

School Information

Principal: Mr. Carruth Assistant Principals:

6th-Mrs. Rubin 7th-Mrs. Walls 8th-Dr. Saddler

School Hours: 9:25a.m. – 3:55p.m. Early Release Hours: 9:25a.m. – 1:55p.m. Website: www.falconcove.net Main Phone Number: 754-323-3200 Mascot: Falcon Colors: Blue and Gold

Exceptional Student Learning Support Staff

Main Phone Number for ESLS- 754-323-3229

ESLS Specialist

Lisa Bandman, lisa.bandman@browardschools.com

Zoraida Delcampo, ESLS Secretary

Support Facilitators:

Scott Dermer

Richard Johnson

Marian Klinger

Learning Lab Teacher Assistant

Nancy Richards

Exceptional Student Learning Support Staff

ESE TeachersAllison AnnisKim WeingoldKevin Troonin

Speech/Language PathologistStephanie Yeung

And our many wonderful Paraprofessionals!!!

Itinerant Staff in ESLS

The following itinerant service providers are assigned to Falcon Cove:

-Counselor-School Psychologist-Occupational Therapist-Physical Therapist-Behavior Technician-Social Worker-Teacher of the Visually Impaired-Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing-Assistive Technology Representative

Types of classes @ Falcon Cove General Education

Advanced

Gifted

Cambridge

Specialized Varying Exceptionalities (SVE)

Teaming at the Cove

Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts

General Education Classes, Advanced, Cambridge or Gifted classes are within one team of teachers.

ESLS Support Facilitator is assigned primarily to one team.

Reading Class is based on the Broward Schools Placement Reading Chart(FSA Level 1 or 2, BAS scores, and teacher recommendations)

Advanced Team

High level Standardized Test Scores (Level 4 or 5)

Placement is based on scores and teacher recommendation from Elementary School.

Most students participate in all advanced classes.

Rigorous and faster paced curriculum/exams

Recommended for the organized and independent learners.

Specialized Varying Exceptionalities class (SVE)

These students meet exemption criteria from taking State and District testing and instead participate in the Florida Standards Alternate Assessment (FSAA)

Intensive / Individualized Instruction Modified Academic Curriculum Instruction in the areas:

Social Skills Pragmatics Behavior Life Skills

Lower teacher to student ratio

Provides Support with:– Administration– Guidance– Teachers– Paraprofessionals– Service Providers– Parents– Students

General Education ClassesESE Support Facilitator

Works with team of Teachers Services based on student

needs and IEP. Monitors student progress Offers organizational

assistance Writes Annual IEPs Informal Testing IEP Implementation

The General

Education teacher

along with ESLS Support …

Work as a team to best meet all student needs.

Implement Accommodations

Share ideas and teaching strategies.

Collaborate with each other on students and lessons.

Increase level of student achievement.

Focus on Differentiating Instruction

Accommodations

Allowable accommodations/supplemental aids do not change the standards, instructional level or content.

They provide the student with equal access.

These are provided within the general education setting.

Accommodations change how the student learns the material

Modifications

Modifications change what the student is taught or expected to learn.

Students receiving modifications participate in the statewide Florida Standards Alternative Assessment (FSAA).

Welcome Letter

Your child’s Support Facilitator willbe assigned during pre-planningweek.

A letter will be sent home duringthe first week of school withdetailed information.

Learning Lab

The learning lab is available each morning at 8:55 a.m. once the school gates are open for students.

Students can come to finish homework assignments, get help on specific HW questions or review for an upcoming quiz or test.

Due to limited space the Lab is not a replacement and can not be used for the sole purpose of morning care.

“Tips” Weekly email

A weekly email is sent to most parents as a “frontloading” tool to share information about upcoming quizzes, tests, projects or assignments. This is based on the IEP.

The email will provide effective communication between home and school and offer organization support.

Example of a “Tips” Email Reminders:

Below you will find an overview of what's happening next week.

Teacher Planning on Friday, September 5

Language Arts

Spelling test on Friday. -Wednesday - Unit 6 Packets Due

Science - see attached study guide.

Reading

Reading Log due on Monday.

Tuesday - Unit 6 Test

Wed.- p. 295 Finishing Unit 3 in class -

Math — see attached study guide.

Mon. surface area of pyramids

Tues -volume of prisms p296

Wed -volume of pyramids p299,300

Thurs –Mod 4 test review

Fri - Test – Module 14

Social Studies DEAR next week will be in Social Studies.

Next week we will finish Chapter 11 and take our chapter 11 test on March 17.

Chapter 11 workbook pages are also due March 17.

Students need to turn in their Thurgood Marshall biography assignment.

SuppliesThe following are suggested supplies to help your child be prepared and successful in middle school.

8 Duo-tang Folders with Pockets

2 Binders

College Ruled Notebook Paper

Graph Paper

Pens (red, blue, black)

#2 Pencils/Erasers

Highlighters

Metric Ruler

Hand held Sharpener

Calculator

Flash drive

Student Agenda

Student Schedule Schedule for ‘20-’21 school year.

4 classes per day.

A/B block scheduling. Classes last all year.

Classes are approximately 85-90 minutes.

Most 6th grade classes are in the portables

Breakfast - 8:25a.m. – 8:55a.m.

Lunch - 30 minutes during Period 2/6. Times TBA

Electives 2020-2021

All Electives are full year: Dance I Drama I Chorus Beginning Band Rock or Jazz Band Novel Studies Orchestra Study Hall Intro to Public Speaking Technology Robotics

Home EconomicsMath/Science Competition Art JR ROTC Chess Yoga PE Intro to foreign Languages.

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast- All students are entitled to a free breakfast8:45a.m. – 9:15a.m.

Lunch- during Period 2 30 Minute Lunch Student are not required to sit at

assigned tables.

Transportation

Bus Transportation

Bus number is mailed to your home address about one week before school starts.

Parent Transportation

The drop-off and pick-up area is located

off of Vista Park Road behind Cypress Bay High.

Medical Needs

Nurse Tech is in the Admin office.

Medication must be prescribed by a Doctor.

Authorization for Medication Form must be current if medication must be given on a schedule, as needed or a field trip.

Authorization for Medication Form is good for 1 Year.

Websites used at Falcon Cove

Students should be familiar with the following websites

All students use Single Sign On (SSO) to access most programsUSA Test PrepB.E.E.P.

Google ClassroomGoogle DriveMy.hrw.com

Canvas

Clever

Canvas Dashboard

Pinnacle

How to Read Pinnacle:“0 – 100” The assignment has been graded and entered.

“X” The assignment has been Excused and does not affect the overall grade.“Z” The assignment has NOT been turned in and earned a Zero.

“Blank” The assignment has not been graded or entered.

Open House @ The Cove Open House will (probably) be scheduled

the week before school starts. Stop by the Learning Lab. Pick up schedule in cafeteria. Follow schedule to find rooms and meet

teachers. Purchase P.E. uniforms Purchase School Agenda Find out transportation information. Join PTA!