welcome to the parent informational meeting incoming 6 th graders 2014-2015 january 30, 2014
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Presentation of Colors: Honor Guard Officer William Pleasants
Pledge of Allegiance: Brandon Rios
Student Government Vice President
Star Spangled Banner : Flute Duet Celya Walker & Arielle
Hernandez Vocal Performance: Cameron Wheeler
Dramatic PerformaceBehavioral Expectations
Director: Ms. Nancy Altimore
Behavioral Expectations
Dress Code Requirements Appropriate Fitted and Tucked-in Uniform
Required ID w/Breakaway LanyardDress Down Day Attire
Note: NO Hats, Mohawks, Boots, Skinny Leg or Baggy Pants, or Sunglasses
Common Behavioral Infractions to AVOIDDisorderly Behavior/Horseplaying
Electronics and Phones Public Displays of Affection (PDA)
Cheating/Copying Another’s AssignmentsCafeteria/Bathroom Behavior
Threats/Bullying/Spreading RumorsClass A and B Weapons/Lasers
Medicines or other Prohibited Items Profanity or Inappropriate Comments
Zero Tolerance for “BULLYING”!!!
6th Grade Course Selection Materials
Course Selection Card Curriculum Guide
◦ Access Via (www.pinescharter.net/centralk-8) Articulation Documents
Survival Guide Summer Reading List
◦ Must read two books◦ Must complete the book review for each book
to submit to Language Arts TeacherSchool Supply List Sports Form (Optional)-Notarized and Copy of
Insurance Card
6th Grade Course Selection Materials
Course Selection Card Required Courses
Math (Course1, Adv. Course 1 or GEM Pre-Algebra 6) Language Arts (Advanced or Regular) Science (Advanced required application) World History Reading (Advanced, Regular or Intensive(NO Elective))
NOTE: Course Waiver on the back of card if space is available.
Selection of 3 Elective Choices (Order of Preference)
Band I (Must sign PE Waiver)Wheel (PE (18 wks)/Art (9wks)/Research (9wks)Competitive Physical Education Annual
Must be signed by 5th Grade PE Teacher (Space Limited)
Deadline for Required Materials
Due Thursday, February 6, 2014 to 5th Grade Teacher
Green Course Selection Card Signed by parent and student PE Waiver if taking Band I Signed Academic Waiver if requesting
Adv. Class(es)-Only if space permits will waivers be granted.
Sports Form (Optional)-Signed, Notarized with a copy of Medical Insurance Card
SUMMER 2014Summer Reading Requirement
Two(2) Books (From a selection of 6) 2 Book Reviews Due to Language
Arts Teacher on Monday, August 18, 2014
(First Day of School-Graded)
List and forms available on the Central Site www.pinescharter.net
Bring basic supplies on first day of school
(i.e., paper, pencils, pens, folder, backpack and homeroom & math teacher donations)
SUMMER 2014
6th Grade Orientation CampThursday, August 7, 2014
9:00am-12:00pmCentral Campus Cafeteria
(Students Only)Class Rotation Simulation with Teachers, Scavenger Hunt Campus
Orientation, Raffles, Pizza Lunch and Fun with Friends
NOTE: Schedules and Agendas will be issued on First Day of School
Parents will have access to Transportation (Buses), Chartwells, Before/Aftercare, and PTSA from 11:30am-12:30pm
Student ID’s and Lanyard (Complimentary) will be provided the 2nd week of school
NOTE: Replacements-ID’s $5.00/Lanyards $3.00
FIRST DAY Middle School-6th Grade
Monday, August 18, 2013
Your child is in good and safe hands!!
DO NOT WORRY
Dance TeamMs. Latrice Hubert & Ms. Maria Alfaro
Dance Coaches
Reasons to see the Counselor:
Academic Help/Promotion Organizational Skills Conflict Mediation Being bullied To help with Connections Want to talk to a Peer Counselor
Students may fill out a request to see the counselor or parents may contact the guidance secretary for an appointment or simply send an e-mail to [email protected]
What do I need to do to get promoted to the high school?
Students must successfully pass: 3 years of Math 3 years of Social Studies 3 years of Language Arts 3 years of Science Successfully complete career component Completion of civics class/EOC Exam
How Do I Pass a Class?
In order to pass a class, students need to acquire 4 points in that subject over the course of the year.
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 pointsStudents must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in order to go to the next grade.
How Do I Get Promoted to the Next Grade?? Students must pass 4 out of the 6 classes in
order to go to the next grade. If student fails one or two core classes,
student may go to the next grade, but must make up those classes before being promoted to the high school.
If student fails any three classes, student is retained in the same grade.
Pass or Fail??
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Math C D F F Rdng D D D D Science F F F B World Hist. F F F F Band B B B B L.A. D D D D
PASS OR FAIL??Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Math D D D F
Reading C C D D
L.A C F F D Band A A A A
Science C C C C
World History B F D C
How do I “recover” a class?
Instead of an elective, student will have to take the class the next school year.
Student can attempt to recover the class during the summer through Florida Virtual School, which is VERY CHALLENGING!
What is Connections? Meets monthly for about 30 minutes.
Non Academic time to discuss issues important to helping students with social issues or concerns.
Adult mentor
Expression Monologue: Brianna Alvarez & Vanessa Moreau
EAGLES TO JAGS
Club Sponsor & Director: Ms. Latrice Hubert
GEMEntrance Requirements
A minimum score of 241 on the 5th grade FCAT
Teacher Recommendation
Course Sequence6th – PreAlgebra
7th – Algebra I Honors 8th – Geometry Honors
ADVANCEDEntrance Requirements
A minimum score of 231 on the 5th grade FCAT
Teacher Recommendation
Course Sequence6th – Courses I, II, III
7th – PreAlgebra8th – Algebra I Honors
INTENSIVE Level I
students Two teachers Math Coach
assistance Same courses
as Regular
REGULARCourse
Sequence6th – Course I 7th – Course II8th – Course III
Department ChairMr. Vincent Verdile
Ms. Piper SpencerScienceDepartment Head
6th Grade Courses: Earth/Space Science Advanced Earth/Space Science(FCAT Math and Reading Scores and
Application required for placement-Waivers not accepted)
Additional Information: Science Fair Science Olympiad
Nancy Altimore, Language Arts Dept. Head
Courses available for 6th graders: Regular Language Arts Advanced Language Arts
Additional Information: McDougall- Littel textbooks are used for all grade
levels (Pending Language Arts Textbook Adoption 2014) Summer reading requirements: 2 Books from List and Book Review Completion Due
for each on Monday, August 18, 2014
Chorus Musical PerformanceMcKenzie Forrester, Kaylin Hernandez &
Ashley Duenas
Directed by: Stacy Corzo
Reading - Ms. Elena Carey-WalkerDepartment Head and Reading Coach
6th READING COURSES ALL 6th Graders Required to take ReadingAdvanced (Level 5 FCAT)Regular (Level 4 & 3 FCAT)Intensive (Level 2 & 1 FCAT)
◦Required to take two periods of Reading◦NO ELECTIVE OPTION◦State MandatedCurriculum: Treasures Reading ProgramSupported by Renaissance Accelerated Reader and Pearson Success Maker
Mr. Darrin Schwartz, Social Studies Department Head
\Social Studies Courses:
6th grade: World History 7th grade: Civics (Required for HS Promotion Must Pass EOC
Exam)
8th grade: American History (Career Component Required for HS
Promotion)
Flute Duet
Performances by: Celya Walker &
Arielle Hernandez
Directed by:Ms. Edie Shendell-Frankel, Band
Director
Edith Shendell-Frankel-Electives
Courses available for 6th graders: PE Annual (Competitive Sports)-
5th Grade PE Teacher Recommendation Required
Beginning Band (PE WAIVER Required))
WHEEL 9 Weeks Art 9 Weeks Research/Computers 18 Weeks PE
Additional Information: See Curriculum Guide for Elective Offerings
http://pinescharter.net/Portals/0/Misc_Files/Central%20Campus/curr-guide1415.pdf
Many more electives available in 7th and 8th
Exceptional Student Education
Contact information for the Exceptional Student Education program:
Dr. Shelley Yeckes- Director◦[email protected]
Suzette Duenas – ESE Support Facilitator◦[email protected]
Jean McGrath- ESE Support Facilitator◦[email protected]
ESE Service Delivery Model
All students will be enrolled in general education classrooms and will participate in a full inclusion model.
Student placement in the general education classes are correlated with student performance on the FCAT exams.
ESE Support Facilitators provide facilitation in the general education classroom for math, reading, and language arts.
ESE Support Services
Tutorial services are provided by the Exceptional Student Education program for academic support before on Wednesdays.
Support services to improve organizational skills are provided by the Exceptional Student Education program.
ESE Individual Education PlansThe IEPS of all incoming students are
carefully reviewed by the ESE Department.
General education teachers are provided with IEP information regarding instructional goals and accommodations.
P.P.C.M.S. Cheerleaders Ms. Latrice Hubert & Ms. Maria Alfaro
Coaches
Athletics: Anthony KellyAthletics Director
COMPETITIVE SPORTSBoys and Girls are eligible for all sports
Basketball (FALL)Soccer (Winter)Track (SPRING)Cheerleading (ANNUAL)Dance Team (ANNUAL)TBA by SBBCFlag Football & Volleyball
Closing Remarks:
Brandon Rios, Student Government Vice President
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