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Welcome to Fall Creek Valley

Middle School

Welcome To Our New 6th Grade Parents

Distinctive Characteristics of a Middle SchoolTeamsElective CoursesUnified Arts Semester Classes

Middle School – a school in the Middle

Elementary

20 – 25 Students

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Same Teacher

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Mr. Smith’s Class

HighMiddle

Many Students

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Individual

schedule

decides

teachers

Group of 150 Students

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Same Group of 4

Teachers

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Team

Teams At Fall Creek Valley

Science TeacherEnglish Teacher

6th Grade – Reading & Lang. ArtsMath TeacherSocial Studies Teacher

6th Grade Teams At FCV

Team 6-1– Team Leader- Mrs. Nierman

Team 6-2– Team Leader – Mrs. Russick

Team 6-3 – Team Leader – Mrs. Scott

You will find out your child’s team during registration in August.

Your Child’s Schedule At Fall Creek Valley

Bus Drop off at 7:35 AM If you eat Breakfast you can leave bus before 7:35 AM

School begins at 7:45 AM and ends at 2:45 PM 5 Core Subjects – with Team Teachers

Language Arts Reading Math Science Social Studies

2 One Semester Unified Arts Rotation Classes 1 Elective Lunch

Rotation Class and Electives

RotationArtTechnology

EducationGeneral MusicFamily and

Consumer Science

World Drumming

ElectivesSpanish (Forest

Glen Global ONLY)

OrchestraBandChoirStudy HallWorld Cultures

S. T. A. R. Expectations

– Be Safe

– Be Tolerant

– Be Accountable

– Be Respectful

HALLWAY EXPECTATIONS - Be a STARSafe:Walk on RightHands/Feet/objects to self

Tolerant:Use school appropriate languageAccept individual differences

Accountable:Attend class on-timeFollow the Dress CodeKeep hallways clean (use trash cans)Have a pass to be in the hallway during class time

Respectful:Level 2 voice (conversational)Follow the 4-step procedureRespect the property of others

Be a Leader

Show STAR qualities

Expectations for Effective Communications

• Return all Email and/or Voicemail from Parents within 24 hours

• Send list serve message at least once per week

• Update Web grades at least once every 2-weeks


Mrs. CurryAssistant Principal

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Bearcat Council Bearcat Morning NewJazz Band Drill Team Academic Pursuit Heritage Day Builder’s Club Club SixIntramurals Talent ShowChess Club YearbookStudent Newspaper

Recognition ProgramsAcademic Achievement Honor Roll

Regular High honor roll Honors with distinction

Team CelebrationsSTAR BucksPerfect AttendanceCharacter Education


Mr. ValadezAssistant Principal

Lunch Procedures at Fall Creek Valley

More Ala-carte choices & Chili Cows available.

Leave money on account- best if before 7:45 am.

You choose your seat

Lunch is a class period – You MUST be on time.

Once in cafeteria you may only leave with a written pass.

We expect you to behave and clean up after yourself.

How do I show respect to any adult when I am being addressed

4-Step process for showing respect

Stop and turn and Look towards the adult Be humble

Listen : let the adult speak first If needed: May I explain? May I ask a

question?


Mr. PhelpsAthletic Director

Fall Creek Valley AthleticsBoys Girls

Fall: Cross Country (6-8) Cross Country (6-8) Football (7-8) Volleyball (7-8) Tennis (6-8) Tennis (6-8)

Cheerleaders (7-8)

Winter: Basketball (7-8) Basketball (7-8) Wrestling (6-8) Cheerleaders (7-8)

Spring: Track (6-8) Track (6-8)

Baseball (7-8) Softball (7-8)

Things to remember to be prepared to participate in Athletics at FCV

Activity Bus for ride home Tuesday – 4:20 pm; Wednesday – 5:20 pm, Thursday -

5:20pm For other times – parents must provide transportation.

You must attend practice everyday

Physical form on file in Athletic office. 1 per school year; after May 1st of previous school year

Parents – please sign up for Bearcat Athletics List serve


Mrs. Payne-Shearer6th Grade

Guidance Counselor

What does a Guidance Counselor Do?

Assists you with problem solving

Schedules your classes

Can guide you in selecting extra curricular activities

Periodically offer small group or classroom activities

Offers support to you and your parents

Can answer almost any question you have about middle school

What do you/your child need to do to prepare for 6th Grade ?

Read your Fall Creek “Transitions” newsletter-this will be sent home with students in May

Pay attention and ask questions during your visit to Fall Creek Valley

Take home any information you receive to your parents

Talk to your parent/guardian about what elective class you plan to take next year.

Fill out and return your elective selection sheet to your elementary school teacher by April 17, 2009.


Mrs. DobieMarket Day


Mrs. HoffmanPFO Co-President

Bearcat PRIDE

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