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My Child is Starting Sixth GradeSchool Year 2020-2021
Academic Director: [email protected] Director: [email protected]
English Program Manager: [email protected] Services Manager: [email protected]
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General Organization
How to Navigate Middle School?
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A typical week in Sixième
SECTION INTERNATIONALE
SECTION CLASSIQUE
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New ChallengesA LOCKER HOMEWORK FROM MULTIPLE TEACHERS
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PRONOTE incorporates all domains of academia: grades , competences , report cards , s cheduling, a ttendance, tardines s , s anctions , orientation, homework...
Students , Parents and Teachers acces s their data in real time, in a s ecure environment, wherever they are.
The s tudents a lways know where they s tand, the parents are reas s ured, the teachers have a broader pers pective of their s tudents .
PRONOTE For Parents
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Monitoring Student ProgressREPORT CARDS
● 3 times a year● Student and class
average per subject● General average (all
subjects)● Individualized
comments● Overall comment
CONFERENCES
● 2 times a year● Individual short
meeting with teachers
● Overview of student results
● Individualized help and advice
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Grading
● A different grading
system
● 10 as the average
● 16 as excellent
● Skills, knowledge and
attitude based
20-16 A+
15 A
14 A-
13 B+
12 B
11 B-
10 C+
9 C
8 C-
7 D+
6 D
5 D-
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Conseil de Classe
● 3 times a year● Teachers, Parent & Student
representatives
INDIVIDUALIZED FOCUS
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Teaching & LearningThe 6e Curriculum
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Welcome to Middle SchoolPRIMAIRE COLLÈGE LYCÉE
CYCLE 3 Apprentissages de consolidation
CYCLE 4 Apprentissages des
approfondissements
CYCLETERMIN
ALE
CM1 CM2 6EME 5EME 4EME 3EME 2-1-T
4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10-12
US PRIMARY SCHOOL US MIDDLE SCHOOL US HIGH SCHOOL
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What will I learn in?
SUBJECTS HRSHomeroom 1Physical Education and Sports 4Art 1Music 1French 5History and GeographyHistory and Geography International section
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EnglishEnglish International Section
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Second Language: Spanish, German or Arabic (LV2) OR FLE 2Mathematics 4.5Science: life and earth science, physics, chemistry, technology 3Further Electives: Arabic 2TOTAL 30 to 34 hours
/ week
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The Curriculum
COMPULSORY OPTIONAL INTERNATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL
FRENCHENGLISH
WORLD LANG / FLE
MATHSCIENCES & TECH
P.EARTS
ENGLISH
HISTORY/GEO HIST/GEOARABIC
SELECTIVE OPEN13
SIA ADMISSION CRITERIASpecific criteria for admission to theInternational SectionTo enter the International Section, each candidatemust meet the following requirements:
- A successful transition to the upper class;- An ability to handle more course hours and
an additional workload.- A very good level of English and French.
THERE WILL BE NO TESTING FOR THESCHOOL YEAR 2020-2021 TO ENTER THE SIASECTION
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Enrichment program: a Musical
Each year Mr. Charette, the music
teacher and Michel Durand (from
Cours Florent) work with all the 6
graders on a Musical that
combines music and dance.
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STUDENT LEARNING SUPPORT GENERAL ORGANIZATION
ACADEMIC SUPPORT COUNSELINGFRANÇAIS LANGUE DE SCOLARISATION (FLSco)
PPRE
PPRE+
PAP
PPRE
PUSH INPULL OUT INDIVIDUAL COLLECTIVEIEP
PPRE+FLSco
PRISE EN CHARGE OCCASIONNELLE
THERAPIE
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School LifeVie scolaireCommunication is key
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Vie scolaire organizational chart
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A Comprehensive Support
YOUR CHILD
301-530-8260Ext. 272
Student Learning Support
301-530-8260Ext. 253 or 270
301-530-8260Ext. 252
Teachers & Librarians
Student delegates &
Student Council19
A culture of connectednessStudent Delegates
- Represent the class at the Conseil de
Classe;
- Act as a spokesperson of the class;
- Liaise between the teachers and the class;
- Can be elected at the Student Council for
Middle School.
Homeroom class time
- 2 homeroom teachers per class
- 10 hours dedicated to the preparation of the
the election of the class delegates,
preparation of the 3 Conseils de classe….
- 20 hours of Advisory program (Development
of Soft skills and organizational skills)
Community Service
Multiple opportunities to get involved: food drive, help the homeless…... 20
The learning environment
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Student HandbookArrival & departure Respect & tolerance Dress code
Student cannot leave the school without an approved authorization
Departure authorization form signed by parent (green dot, blue dot, red dot)
For absence,delayed arrival, or early release, always email us in advance:[email protected]
Mutual respect for the rights and cultural differences
No ground for discrimination, bullying and harassment
Parent collaboration is expected to help ensuring respect and tolerance among the students
No ripped or torn dress
Length of skirts and shorts: Mid-thigh
Rochambeau uniform for field trip: white shirt with button collar, school tie, black or dark blue pants and dress shoes
Confidentiality
Respect for student private rights
Academic records are maintained confidential within the “need-to-know” individuals
Other sensitive information (medical, personal affairs) is kept in a secure location
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Student Council for Middle School
- 8 student reps elected by middle school students.- 6th graders are eligible voters, but not eligible for
candidacy.- 6th grade student delegates are auxiliary
members of the council.- The council’s main mission:
● Making student-led project proposals,● Enforcing a positive school environment● Working collaboratively with the school
leaders on improving student wellbeing
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QUESTIONS ?
Academic Director: [email protected] Director: [email protected]
English Program Manager: [email protected] Services Manager: [email protected]
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