millerjunior high - aberdeen school district
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Miller Junior High
Home of the Bobkittens since 1923 Current building since 1979
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Miller’s Goal
• To successfully prepare students for high school
• To successfully prepare students for
career or college readiness
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Think…
What is the first memory that comes to mind of your Middle School/Junior High experience?
Share with your child
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Tonight • Overview of Miller • Answer some FAQ’s
(Frequently Asked Questions) • Calendar Dates for Fall • Self-guided tour around school
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Developmental Characteristics of Middle School Students
Middle School students develop, change, and grow in many, many ways!
• Intellectually • Physically • Psychologically • Socially
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Miller Students
• Next year- 460 Students • Currently: • 60 % White Students • 27% Hispanic/Latino • 5% Native American • 3% Multi Racial • 3% Asian • 1% African American • 1% Pacific Islander • 18% of our families speak a language other than
English at home
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Our Certificated Staff
• 2 Administrators (Principal/Assistant Principal) • 2 Counselors (One 7th and One 8th) • 1 Librarian • 1 Title One/LAP Instructional Coach • 16 Core Teachers (4 Math, 4 Science, 4 English, 4 Social
Studies) (some teach an elective or intervention class) • 3 Music Teachers (Band, Orchestra, and Choir) • 2 full time Elective Teachers (Art and STEM/Robotics) • 3 PE/Health Teachers • 1 ELL and 2 Special Services Teachers • 1 Part Time School Nurse
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Some Miller J.H. Highlights
• Academic diversity and rigor in the Core Classes
• Varied Encore (elective classes)
• Fun-filled Athletics and Activities
• iMiller- One to One technology
• AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination)
• Family Involvement
• Support for Students
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Academic Diversity and Rigor
• English Core
• Math Core
• Science Core
• Social Studies Core
• PE/Health Core
• Special Services and English Language Learners
• Encore Electives
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Typical 7th Grade Schedule
• 7 Classes/Subjects Daily • 5 Core Classes-Math, Science,
English, Social Studies, and PE/Health • 2 Encore classes (electives) • An Encore/elective MIGHT include a
math or reading intervention class • 30 minute lunch time
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English
Students can demonstrate progress toward college and career readiness in English language arts and literacy. (Common Core State Standards) • Read Informational and Literary Texts
• Write for a variety of purposes and audiences
• Skills measured by the Smarter Balanced exam
• Offer Honors English in 7th and 8th Grade
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Math • 2 courses offered for 7th graders- Course 2 and
Course 3 (pre-algebra) • Incorporates AVID strategies which include group
work, interactive notebooks, and CUBA (circle, underline, box, and analyze) for word problems.
• Use the state’s Common Core Standards as measured by the Smarter Balanced Exam
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Science • Science supports Smarter Balanced and
Common Core by providing reading and writing in a content area
• Students use AVID strategies daily with WICOR and interactive notebooks
• Technology is integrated into projects and research
• College and Career readiness is emphasized • LOTS of hands-on labs
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Social Studies
• 7th grade students in World History (1st semester) and Washington State History (2nd semester).
• Students take Washington State History in 7th grade as a high school graduation requirement.
• The CBA (Classroom Based Assessment) for this grade compares a pair of Washington State tribes.
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Special Services
• Supporting students based on their individual needs with reading, writing, and math
• Some students might only be monitored by their case manager- others might see a special services teacher 3 to 4 class periods a day
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English Language Learners
• Both teacher and paraeducator are fluent in Spanish
• Languages spoken include: Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, Samoan, and Trique
• Some students are only monitored by the ELL teacher; others might see their ELL teacher for 2 class periods.
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PE/Health
• Staff members strive to emphasize life-long fitness skills and activities in a fun and accessible way
• Must wear a school uniform for PE
• A year-long class with Health Standards incorporated
• Yes, they RUN in PE!
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Encore (Elective) Choice
• Music- band, orchestra, and choir
• Art
• STEM/Robotics
• Theater Arts • Teacher Assistants and Office Assistants
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Student Athletics
• Season One (Football, Cross Country, and Girls’ Soccer)
• Season Two (Girls’ Basketball and Wrestling)
• Season Three (Boys’ Basketball)
• Season Four (Girls’ Volleyball )
• Season Five (Girls’ and Boys’ Track )
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Clubs and Activities • (Western Washington Educational Trips) WWET
• Explore America
• Honor Society
• Chess Club
• Math Olympiad
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iMiller • Year 3 (2014-2015) • Continued integration into classroom curriculum • Supports AVID strategies like Google calendar and
other organization strategies • Provides format for some classroom formative
assessments • Web based research at student’s fingertips • Classroom presentation apps available • Levels the playing field so ALL students have access
to technology
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• Advancement Via Individual Determination • 2 classes at 7th grade • Most teachers are AVID trained • Implementation of AVID strategies school
wide • Goal:
o To become an AVID demonstration school!
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Family Involvement • Back to School Days • Student Led Conferencing • 8th grade Parent/Guardians plan 8th Grade
Celebration • Games/activities/concerts attendance • Field trips and dance chaperones • Monthly Family Fun Nights • Skyward Access • Partner with school for their child’s success
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Student Support-‐‑ academic, behavior, and social/emotional
• School Counselors (one per grade level looping with their students)
• Naviance – a web based career and college system for students
• Behavior Interventionist/Attendance Support • LAP Reading (as an encore/elective) • Math Intervention (as an encore/elective) • School-wide Title One • After School Program • Staff available before classes start in AM to support
students and after school by appointment
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Encore LAP Reading • A class students take instead of another
encore elective
• Based on reading scores and teacher recommendation
• Students may exit out of class when test scores raise
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Encore Math Intervention • A class students take in place of an encore
Elective
• Based on test scores and teacher recommendation
• Students could move OUT of the class based on improvement
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Title One-‐‑ School Wide • Title One/LAP Coach • Two paraeducators supporting reading in
English Classes • WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration,
Organization, and Reading) strategies school wide
• Essential Question for each daily lesson • Formative assessments with feedback
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After School Program • Year 2 (2014-2015) • Funded through 21st Century Grant • Students- average 65 students a day (57 have
already attended 30+ days) • Tutoring and Homework Assistance • Enrichment activities (Health/PE/Robotics, etc.) • Snacks • Bus Transportation Home • Staff- 1 Coordinator, 2 paraeducators, 3 YMCA
Mentors, 3 teachers for 1 hour a day
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FAQ’s • How is my student’s schedule developed? Course selection sheet Student survey (emailed to student) Teacher Input (6th Grade teacher and specialists) Computer generated based on availability in class) Counselor check Class availability
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FAQ’s What are Back to School Days?
Days before school starts where families pick up required paperwork, complete it, and turn it in Pick up and check student’s schedule Opportunity to tour school and find classrooms and lockers
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When is 7th Grade Orientation?
• Students can individually tour school during Back to School Days
• Teachers assist 7th graders with Orientation on the first day of school
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FAQ’s How can I help my student be ready?
• Survey of current 7th graders showed:
- Problem with lockers - Trouble adjusting from one teacher to 6 or 7 - Got lost - Not getting homework done
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FAQ’s What are some important August/September dates? • Summer School- August 10-27 • August 3- newsletter mailed and website updated • August 19th- Fall Sports Parent Meeting • August 20- Back to School packets ready • August 24- Fall Sports Start • August 31, Sept 1, Sept. 2, and Sept 3- Back to
School Days • Sept 9- First Day of School • Sept 24 -Open House
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FAQ’s Who can I contact with questions?
Check the Miller website Call Miller at (360) 538-2100 Contact Principal Griebel, Assistant Principal Lewis, or Counselor Mr. Williams
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Self Guided Tour • Please feel free to wander our
campus tonight
• Please feel free to ask questions of our staff who are here this evening