Welcome to the Saucon Valley Middle School

Saucon Valley Middle School

New-to-the-District

Student Orientation

Ms Bernardo and Mr. Halcisak

We believe the CHILD is the center of the educational process. The educational process is designed to develop the CHILD’s ability to make positive choices. Each CHILD will be empowered to be a responsible and respectful citizen of the middle school and the community.

We believe HOME provides the nurturing atmosphere that allows the child to develop towards his/her fullest potential and is supported by middle school cooperation and communication. The HOME, in concert with the educational process, will foster the desire for life-long learning.

We believe the middle school TEACHER is a key influence to encourage active student participation, establish high expectations, enable student success, and foster life-long learning.   The teacher is most effective when working as an integral member of a small, specialized, and focused TEAM of caring professionals.

Saucon Valley Middle School Philosophy

Our new friends are from ……………………………

Middle School Advisory(Association of Middle Level Education

recommended practice)

The Saucon Valley Middle School Student Advisory Program introduces a school-based adult advocate into the life of every student for the purpose of fostering academic success, personal growth, and citizenship.

The goals of the Saucon Valley Middle School Advisory Program are to ensure that each student has a staff advocate provide a forum for topics relevant to adolescents in

today's world create a safe, friendly place to receive support and

modeling for academic pursuits and social interaction promote coordination between home and school

Meet the Staff Middle School Counselors

Mrs. Farrell Grades 6 & 7 Career Education

(grade 8) ANY questions

with schedule or classes

Middle School Counselors

Mr. Baldo Grades 5 & 8 Career Education

(grade 8) ANY questions with

schedule or classes

Middle School Counselors

Their roles Assist with transition to grade 6 Peer relationships Student Assistance Program Liaison for academic concerns with grade level

teaching teams (facilitates parent/teacher conferences)

Assist with course assignments Assist in coordinating state/local testing

initiatives Facilitate individual and small group school

based counseling Assists with Special Education details

Coordinator of Academic Services Mrs. Schultz

Coordinates Child Find processOversees course assignmentsReviews and analyzes data for assignment of interventions (along with the Reading Specialist – Mrs. Elizabeth Babbin)Member of the SAP Team

Provides support for Math related acceleration and remediationCoordinates tutoringAssist in coordinating state/local testing initiatives

Sixth Grade Teams (Respect and Responsibility)

3 Language Arts Teachers

2 Mathematics Teachers

2 Social Studies/Science Teachers

2.5 Learning Support Teachers

Seventh Grade Teams Determination Team

Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Language Arts Support

(shared with Courage Team)

Spanish French (shared with

Courage and 8th grade teams

Learning Support (shared with Courage Team

Courage Team Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Language Arts Support

(shared with Determination Team)

Spanish French (shared with

Determination and 8th grade teams

Learning Support (shared with Determination Team

Eighth Grade Teams

Fairness Team Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Language Arts Support (shared with Caring Team) Spanish French (shared with Caring and 7th grade teams Learning Support (shared with Caring Team

Caring Team Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Language Arts Support (shared with Fairness Team) Spanish French (shared with Fairness and 7th grade teams Learning Support (shared with Fairness Team

Related Arts Team 15 day cycles (12 per year)

Physical Education – 4 Mr. Jost, Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Russell Health – 2 Mr. Russell, Mrs. Wagner, Mr. Jost Art – 1 Mrs. Parish Vocal Music – 1 Mrs. Brucker Technology Education – 2 Mr. Austin, Mr. McGlade Computer Competency – 1 (grades 6 & 7) Mr. Miller Research/Study Skills – 1 (grade 6) Ms Lesney Career Education – 1 (grade 8) Mr. Baldo/Mrs. Farrell TV Studio – (grade 7) Mr. Austin Family and Consumer Science – (grades 7 & 8) Mrs.

Henley

Other Special Area Teachers Librarian: Ms Lesney Gifted Resource: Ms Brodt (6, 7, 8)

Mrs. Lewis (5) Band Groups: Mrs. Free Chorus: Mrs. Brucker Special Education Teachers not on specific teams

Mrs. Kunkel Mrs. Gardner Mrs. Webber Ms Butler/Mrs. Alderfer Mr. Bortz Mrs. Pulli Mrs. Janis Ms Sawchuk

Middle School Activities

Student Council: Mrs. Daly/Mr. Stern Dances Student Store Farewell Dinner/Dance Quarterly Recognition Assemblies Whole school assemblies

Community Service Junior National Honor Society, Grades 7 to 8 (

) Grade Level Team Service Projects

Middle School Activities

Intramural Sports (subject to change) Ski Club Rock Climbing Swimming Dance Club

Interscholastic Sports PIAA

Middle School PTG

Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Sydzlow, and Mrs. O’Donnell & YOU

Volunteers Needed-- sign-up sheets Meetings: To Be Arranged

(4 per school year)

Attendance

We believe that strong attendance is essential for success at school. Written Notes WILL be required within 3 days 2

Unexcused: Notice to District Justice 5 – 7 Excused: Phone call/letter of concern 10 Excused: 2nd letter requiring Dr.’s excuse

Tardiness 5 Tardies: Letter of Concern 7 Tardies: Disciplinary consequences

Concurrent

Website, Power School, K-12 Alerts

Website – www.svpanthers.org

Student Handbook has lots of IMPORTANT INFORMATION –

http://www.svpanthers.org/page.cfm?p=3379&newsid=510

Power School Parent/Student access to schedule, grades, attendance, discipline data, etc. Check with the Middle School Main Office for details Electronic deposit of lunch money On the SV website - http://www.svpanthers.org/PowerSchoolAccess.asp

K-12 Alerts– important electronic messages sent to all families Examples – school closings for weather related events Reminders of testing week Special Events BE sure to keep the office updated with your demographic information and changes

Saucon Valley Identification ALL students and staff are to wear school issued IDs at

all times while in school. IDs are to be worn on the School District issued

lanyards ONLY IDs may not be defaced Cost of replacement ID is $5.00 IDs are used to access to lunch account, entrance into

school events, Remediation and Late buses, libraries resources, etc.

DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!!!!

Behavioral Expectations

Respect Responsibility Caring Citizenship Determination Fairness Courage

Choices Safety

(Self/Peers/Community)

Problem-Solving Developing

Character/Maturity

Behavioral Expectations

Classroom Disturbances Lack of Preparedness Loitering Disrespect Harassment Inappropriate Language/Gestures Horseplay Safety Concerns

Behavioral Expectations

Gum Cell Phones Computer Dress Code ID at the Dance Horseplay

Level I Level II Level III Level IV

Team/Administrative Detention

Isolated Setting Overnight Suspension In-School Suspension Out-of School

Suspension Involvement of Law

Enforcement

Appropriate Dress Standards set by members

of Student Council NO flip-flops Too short “shorts” Inappropriate graphics

Revealing shirts Chains Hats indoors Other as deemed

disruptive to the learning community

Information communicated in the Student Handbook, which is embedded in the Student Assignment Book

Enjoy your visit! We look forward to you becoming a member of our learning community here at Saucon Valley Middle School!

Things to remember: Timeliness counts Being prepared counts Participation counts Appropriate behavior counts YOU COUNT!!!!

Locker size:

10 ¾” deep, 9” wide

Wheeled book bags DO NOT fit!

Tours

Please feel free to ask questions, show you the various locations of classes, teams, grade level hallways, etc.

Parents and families may join the tours OR remain in the Office Lobby

All tours return to the Office Lobby Photo to be taken in the MS Office for IDs, see

Ms Rieger SV t shirts and shorts for gym classes available

for $9.00 each, benefits SVMS Student Council

This presentation will be placed on the Middle School section of the Saucon Valley School District website for your

future reference.

www.svpanthers.org