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Welcome to King Welcome to King Philip Middle SchoolPhilip Middle School
Welcome to King Welcome to King Philip Middle SchoolPhilip Middle School
Grade 5 – 6 TransitionGrade 5 – 6 TransitionMarch 2010March 2010
King Philip Mission Statement
At King Philip Middle School, all students demonstrate success in a safe, supportive academic community that has a challenging curriculum with measurable outcomes. Students develop independent thinking, respect, and self-worth in an enriching school culture.
King Philip Community of Support for
Students:
AdministratorsOffice Staff
Nutrition ServicesCustodial Staff
Security Officers
LibrarianNurses
ParaprofessionalsTeaching Assistants
Community Resource Officer
TeachersParents
Guidance CounselorsSocial WorkersPsychologist
Student Support Programs
ESOL Special Education Speech and Language Students with Special Needs Developmental Math & Reading Student Success Team
A Team Philosophy… • Creates smaller schools• Enhances personal relationships among
students, teachers and parents• Improves communication• Presents opportunities for interdisciplinary
units and integrated instruction• Fosters an environment of caring and unity• Provides for a more meaningful learning
experience for students
A Community of “GEMS”2009 -10 School Year
Grade Six: Topaz and Diamond TeamsGrade Six/Seven: Turquoise TeamGrade Seven: Sapphire and Opal TeamsGrade Seven/Eight: Amethyst TeamGrade Eight: Garnet and Emerald Teams
A Typical Day:
7:40 AM – 2:50 PMFive Academics: Two Unified Arts: Language Arts Art Math Health Science Music Social Studies Physical Education World Language Technology
Education
*Morning Advisory*Learning Lab, Band, Orchestra, Choir or Quest*Lunch
Schedule:Morning Advisory: 8:00-8:18 AM
Period 1:8:21-9:03 Academic - SciPeriod 2:9:06-9:48 Unified Art - PEPeriod 3:9:51-10:33 Academic - MathPeriod 4:10:36-11:18 Academic - LALunch: 11:18-11:49Period 5:11:52-12:34 Unified Art - ArtPeriod 6:12:37-1:19 Academic - SpanishPeriod 7:1:22-2:04 Academic - SSPeriod 8:2:07-2:50 Learning Lab
Morning Advisory Program
• Rationale:
“It simply makes sense that if we are to expect children to be knowledgeable, responsible, and caring—and to be so despite significant obstacles—we must teach social and emotional skills, attitudes, and values with the same structure and attention that we devote to academic subjects.”
--Promoting Social and Emotional Learning: Guidelines for Educators
Behavior & Citizenship Committee:• Focus on Character Education:• Sets tone for respectful learning• Establishes a climate of trust• Research based• Relationship building (staff & students)• Merges social, emotional, and
intellectual learning
Format: Four Components
1. GreetingGreeting – Students greet each other by name; all students seen and acknowledged
2. SharingSharing – Articulation of thoughts, feelings and ideas in a positive manner
3. Group ActivityGroup Activity – Team-building exercise focused on a specific topic; builds group cohesion and active participation
4. ReflectionReflection – Focus on meaning and/or message of the lesson; make connections
What is Quest?• WHPS Gifted and Talented Enrichment
Program serving the needs of high ability, highly creative, motivated students for students in grades 3-8.
• An option for your Learning Lab period.
What happens on the first day of school?
All Grade 6 students will meet their teachers in the auditorium and sit by team
Will remain with one team teacher all day, except for Unified Arts classes and lunch
Introductory & team-building activities, tour of building, review of KPM student agenda, explanation of schedule, review of team expectations and policies, etc..
By the end of the first day of school at King Philip, students
will: Know where each of their classrooms are, as
well as other important locations throughout the building
Be able to open a locker Become familiar with cafeteria routines and
expectations Form new friendships with teammates and KPM
faculty & staff Learn about KPM’s school policies & procedures Feel like part of a team – Diamond, Ruby or
Topaz Have very little homework…
After School Activities:
Intramural Program Clubs and ActivitiesDrama WorkshopStudent CouncilSixth Grade EventsMusical Groups: Beaux Strings, Jazz Band,
Wind Ensemble, Sixth Dimension
Communication KPM website Team/Teacher Blogs Homework Hotline Student Agenda Progress Reports Report Cards Parent Conferences Individual or Team Conferences Flier Day (Thursday) Newsletters Phone Calls and/or E-mail
Awards & RecognitionsTeam Awards (weekly, monthly basis)
Character Counts at KP!
Student of the Month
Honor Roll
Character Counts at KP!
We recognize students on a regular basis for exhibiting positive character traits at King Philip…
RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY CITIZENSHIPINTEGRITY HONESTY PERSEVERANCECARING FAIRNESS TRUSTWORTHINESSSELF-DISCIPLINE
Transition Activities…
Spring OrientationPTO sponsored presentation & forumElementary schools visit King PhilipLunch with the PrincipalCounselor meetings with Grade 5 teachersSummer MailingSixth Grade Meet & GreetCurriculum Night
We welcome you to the King Philip Family….
and look forward to seeing you in September!
Please join us for refreshments in the cafeteria.
What is Quest?• WHPS Gifted and Talented Enrichment
Program serving the needs of high ability, highly creative, motivated students for students in grades 3-8.
• An option for your Learning Lab period.
What do we do in Quest?
• Type III Projects:– Independent Investigations of student
choice
• National History Day Competition
• Odyssey of the Mind Competition
• Wacky Wednesdays
• Is there a better solution to getting a pet other than buying one from a pet store?
• How could the death of the 300 Spartans have been prevented?
• How does modern forensics overpower traditional methods in criminal investigations?
• Which animals are experiencing the most negative impact from the destruction of their rainforest homes?
• Is there a way to stop the honey bees from disappearing?
• What should the Department of Transportation be doing to embrace recycling at Bradley Field?
Topics being investigated by KP Quest students right now:
What do we do in Quest?
Final Product formats include:
• Exhibits• Books• Websites• Video productions• Flash animation• 3-D Models• Robotics
What do we do (creative productivity!)
in Quest?
– Strong academic abilities– Enjoy creative tasks – Go that extra mile
to make things unique, beyond the expected
– Task Commitment is HUGE… Will you commit to working hard, and happily, for the full school year?
Are you Quest-able?
•Renzulli’s 3-ring model :
• Quest students are identified by classroom teachers as early as third grade, when they stand out in the classroom with Quest-able behaviors, often combined with results from standardized test scores.
• Parents can request that their child be considered for Quest through the team teachers or by contacting me.
• Team teachers can recommend you for Quest based on your performance in your regular classes.
• When filling out the KP registration form for Learning Lab options, only students who have been formally identified for Quest should check “Quest” on the form at that time.
Do you have a burning passion for a topic you would like to investigate outside of your academic classes?
Interested in Quest?
Questions?
Check out the district Quest website…http://www.whps.org/curriculum/quest
The KP Quest Website:http://www.whps.org/school/KingPhilipUnder Curriculum – Quest
Email Mrs. Pascon…[email protected]
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