Four Oaks MiddleWelcomes future 6th graders

Mr. David CobbPrincipal

Mrs. Jenna McKeelAssistant Principal

Debbie WoodardGuidance Counselor

Heather CarrGuidance Counselor

Deanna HaleyReceptionist

6th Grade Core Teachers

Barbara Ashworth - Math Tally Jackson – Social Studies Denise Ellis – Science Melissa O’Connor – Lang. Arts/Social

Studies Wanda Lee – Lang. Arts Jaclyn Thompson-Dawes –

Math/Science Angela Autry – Science/Social Studies

Additional 6th Grade Teachers

Meredith Thompson Julie Ventura Emily Vann

Exploratory Teachers

Samuel Carter – Band

Robin Barbour – Health/PE

Crystal Benson – General Music/Chorus

Steve Millard – Health/PE

Angela Braswell – Keyboarding/Computer

Scott Jernigan – Careers/Technology

Peggy Westmoreland – Art

Johnny Gupton – Math Enhancement

Exploratory Classes

Band or Performing Choir – All Year

Art, Health/PE, Keyboarding, Careers – Semester

A/B Day

Extracurricular Activities Battle of the Books Math Counts SGA BETA Club Spelling Bee Choral/Band Concerts Showcase of the Stars Athletics - Managers Cardinal Theater Company

Home of the Cardinals

5 Block Daily Schedule 2014-2015

6th GradeDoors open at 8:101st 8:25-9:252nd 9:28-10:283rd 10:31-11:31Lunch (A) 11:33-12:03Walking Trail 12:03-12:18POWER BLOCK 12:18-1:184th 1:21-2:215th 2:24-3:30 ( A/B Electives/Exploratory)

Orientation

August (Post Card in Mail) Pick up student schedule Get to meet 6th grade teachers Familiarize yourself with the

building

Things to do After OrientationTo register for PowerSchool/Parent Portal (gradebook)

•Go to http://foms.johnston.k12.nc.us/

•Click on parents tab

•Click on powerschool parent portal registration

•Once the form is completed allow 24 hours, then visit the office with a photo ID to receive your access code and password.

•Go to http://foms.johnston.k12.nc.us/

•Scroll down to the bottom of the page

•Click on the PowerSchool link under (quick links)

•Click on create account - you will need the paper you received from the office.

To sign into PowerSchool

•Click on log in

•Use the username and password that you created (You may have to reset your password)

•Optional: Create email notifications

Things to do after August Orientation (con’t)Classdojo - 2 way communication

•Go to www.classdojo.com

•Click sign up for free

•Use the codes given to you by each teacher to register for specific classes. Parents and students each have their own code to register.  

•Optional: download the app to your cell phone to communicate and track behavior.

Remind - 1 way communication

•Go to https://www.remind.com/

•Click on I’m a student or parent (students may register too)

•Use the codes given to you by each teacher to register for specific classes

Check Teacher Webpages weekly

•Go to http://foms.johnston.k12.nc.us/

•Click staff directory

•Click staff webpages

•*** Student Cells phones must be off and in their lockers throughout the school day.

• 1- ½ in. binder

•  1- marble notebook

•  1- pair of scissors

•  2- 3 subject MEAD spiral notebooks

•  2- packages lined refill paper

•  5- plastic binder dividers with tabs & pockets

• Ear buds / Headphones (May be purchased from school)

Supplies that will need to be replenished as your child runs out:

• Tape AND Glue

• Pencils

• Highlighters (2 minimum)

• Colored Pencils OR Twist-ups

***Note: We do not have a community supply bucket. What your child brings in belongs solely to him/her.*** 

***Students must come to class prepared with these

supplies each day***

Behavior Matrix

• Be respectful (Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Follow adult directions. Work together.

• Be responsible: Come prepared, be on time, listen for instructions, and keep a good attitude so that you can always do your best.

• Be safe: Use material properly. Help keep the rooms clean. Resolve any conflicts quickly and peacefully.

Dress Code• No tank tops (sleeves must go to the shoulder.)

• No leggings unless you wear a dress or top that goes 3 inches above the knee.

• All dresses and shorts should go down to 3 inches above the knees. (no more finger tips tricks)

• No holes in pants where the leg can be seen.

• No bandanas (any time), hoodies on head , etc.

• No saggy pants.

Advanced Placement Matrix

Attendance

● Attendance is taken in each class● 2 tardies = 1 absence● 4 absences per nine weeks

● Doctor’s notes required after 4 absences

● 4 unexcused absences in a nine weeks = 69/F in all classes

Attendance continued

● 8 unexcused tardies in a nine weeks = 69/F in the

classes that are missed.

● Signing out after 11:50 affects attendance in

afternoon classes.

● Since attendance is taken in each block excessive

absences in one block will result in a 69/F for that

block.

● Remember a doctor’s note is always the best.

● Students may be dropped off in the front at 8:10.

● Students may be picked up at 3:30 in the circle.

● Students will need to look for their ride we do not

call names. So you do not need a sign for your car.

● Students only need a note if they are going home

with someone else on a bus.

Drop Off/Pick Up

Welcome to the FOMS

Exploratory Classes!!!

Exploratory Schedule• 6th Grade Exploratory Classes (Electives)

are during 5th block, the last class of the day from 2:21pm-3:30pm. Students will have an elective class all year during 5th block.

• Electives are on an A/B schedule

• All students will have 2 electives every semester with a total of 4 for the whole year: an A day elective and a B day elective. A typical week looks like this: Monday= A day, Tuesday= B day, Wednesday= A day, Thursday= B day, Friday=A day

Electives Continued

• Chorus and Band are year long courses. If a student chooses either of these they will have that class all year and another elective will be assigned to them by the front office.

• Students who do not choose chorus or band will have all the other elective classes during the school year and these will be assigned by the front office. Students cannot choose any classes except Band or Chorus

Band• Band is a year long class

• Students do not have to have any prior experience and are allowed to choose to start on 5 instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, or Trombone. Students will be placed on other instruments by audition and/or the at the director’s discretion.

• The instrument rental meeting will be 2 weeks after schools starts. We will be renting from Edwards Music.

Band Continued• If a student is using a school instrument (depending on

inventory) you must sign a contract to use the instrument. You are financially responsible for damage to school instruments. This is a district policy.

• There will be a band handbook with all policies and procedures sent home at the beginning of the year that both the students and parents need to review and sign.

• There are 2 concerts each year, 1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring. The concerts are a grade and students in the class are expected to attend and perform. The Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 19th at 7pm in the FOMS gym. We encourage you to attend.

Cardinal Chorus

• Chorus is a year long class. Anyone can be in chorus. Prior experience is not necessary. You do not have to audition to be in chorus.

• There are 4 ensemble groups that are auditioned out of Chorus: Showcase, the musical cast and company, The Cardinal Chorus Dance Team, and any solos sung at the concerts.

• Chorus is a pre-requisite for Showcase and the musical. Our Musical next year will be “A Christmas Carol”.

• Chorus is a pre-requisite to audition for the Cardinal Dance Team. No experience is required for the dance team. Chorus students may also audition for solos that will be performed at the concerts.

Cardinal Chorus• Students must be in chorus to audition for any of these

activities. However students DO NOT have to audition for any of the solos or ensembles. Many chorus students prefer to just sing in the choir. There is a place for everyone in chorus to participate in the way that best fits them!

• There will be a chorus handbook with all policies and procedures sent home at the beginning of the year that both the students and parents need to review and sign.

• There are 2 concerts each year, 1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring. The concerts are a grade and students in the class are expected to attend and perform. The Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 12th at 7pm in the FOMS gym. We encourage you to attend.

Other Electives

• Art

• Health/P.E.

• Keyboarding Skills

• Technology

• If a student signs up for Band or Chorus, he/she will be placed in these other classes for his/her other elective.

• If a student DOES NOT sign up for Band or Chorus, he/she will be placed in all of these electives at some point in the school year.

• Students cannot sign up for the other electives. They are placed in these classes by the front office.

• Students cannot sign up for both Band and Chorus

Electives Sign-up

• Please indicate on your Elective sign up sheet if you are choosing Band or Chorus or Neither.

• Please turn in these sign-up sheets before you leave this session.

• If you need to wait, you must turn in a sign up sheet by the first week of school in order to sign up for Band or Chorus

Science Olympiad

• FOMS is currently in the discussion phase for Science Olympiad. When all decisions have been made, information will be sent home.

See Ya’ll in August!!!