CROSSROADS NORTH SIXTH GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION

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1 CROSSROADS NORTH SIXTH GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION Welcome to Crossroads North

2 CROSSROADS SCHOOL Comets Unit 6th CROSSROADS NORTH Principal Daniels Kappa Unit Tau Unit Encore World Lang. Assistant Principal Bynoe Neptune Unit 6th Zeta Unit SPS! Counselors! CST Rho Unit Sigma Unit Polaris Unit 6th P.E./Health Library Instructional Support Shared Staff Special Ed. Supervisor Lamoglia Music Supervisor Ketterer LA/SS Supervisor Gleim Health/ Supervisor P.E. Chromey Math/Science Supervisor Diszler Encore Supervisor Laskin World Language Supervisor Decker Technology Coordinator Carlson Assistant Principal Kmiec Extracurricular/Athletics CROSSROADS SOUTH Apollo 6th Principal Tucholski Alpha Unit Chi Unit Gamma Unit Encore World Lang. Assistant Principal Hinson Aurora 6th Beta Unit Delta Unit Omega Unit Phoenix 6th P.E./Health Library Instructional Support SPS! Counselors! CST Club Assistant 6/7/8 These are shared district positions.

3 CROSSROADS NORTH SCHOOL 3-6th Grade Units Each unit consists of Language Arts (Literature, Writing) Math, Science, Social Studies Approximately 125 students per unit Unit Names Comets, Neptune, Polaris

4 A Student s Week

5 Sixth Grade Language Arts Literature Studies: Core Novels (Crash; Of Beetles and Angels; Jackaroo; Catherine, Called Birdy; Gathering Blue) Literature Circles Independent Reading (P.A.T.T.E.R.N.S.) Read-Aloud Everyday Text/Non-Fiction Short Stories Mythology Poetry Summer Reading: sent home by elementary school and on the Crossroads North website at

6 Writing: Writing Process Compose in all Genres: Expressive, Persuasive, Poetry Conventions of Language Word Study Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Spelling Informational, * Language Arts Lab for additional support Social Studies -World History & Ancient Civilizations to 1600 Classical Mediterranean, India, China -Interdisciplinary research project

7 Sixth Grade Assessments Research Task Premise: a new museum is searching for exhibits on early societies and their influence on modern society. Groups choose and research one global society that has had a significant impact on our world today. Each group member will focus on a specific aspect of that society. Each student writes an essay explaining the impact of that aspect of the society. Groups create a multimedia presentation. Best Works Portfolio (year-long) Word Study Assessments (end of trimester) NJASK (spring)

8 Mathematics Currently aligning to the Common Core Mathematics Standards: Ratios and Proportional Relationships The number System Expressions and Equations Geometry Statistics and Probability Course Offerings Unit Mathematics Transitions Mathematics Math placements are based on the following data: Math Matrix End of 5th Grade Test 6th Grade Placement Test The NJASK Test Both Math and Language Arts Math Lab Support (as necessary)

9 Science Standards-Based: Life, Earth, and Physical Science Hands-on Four Major Units over the course of the year: Landforms Astronomy Phylogenetics Systems

10 World Language - Spanish, French, or Latin Encore Subjects Arts Integration, Music Integration, Keyboarding, Math/Language Arts Lab Physical Education Dress for Gym; Lockers with Padlocks Health - Human Growth & Development

11 Athletics- Active Sports Program (after school w/transport) Examples: Handball, Tennis, Basketball, Flag Football Extracurricular Activities (Examples from this year) School Musical Golf Club Photography Club Online School Newspaper Chess Club Student Council Mini Med School Math Team Homework Club/Open Library Forensics Club Art Club Odyssey of the Mind Teams Yearbook Ski Club Woodworking Club Academic Challenge Teams Beginning in September 2011 all extracurricular activities and clubs will be assessed a Pay-to-Participate fee.

12 MUSICAL PERFORMING GROUPS Choirs, Orchestras, and Bands are comprised of students of all three grades.

13 Vocal Performing Groups Treble Choir Concert Choir Vocal Ensemble These groups are graded.

14 Concert Band Symphonic Band Wind Symphony Concert Orchestra Symphonic Strings Starting September 2011 these groups rehearse before school and will be charged a Pay-to-Participate fee. Students receive one group lesson each week and are graded on their effort.

15 Co-curricular music offerings may be charged Pay-to-Participate fee and include: Men s Ensemble Woman s Ensemble Hand Bell Choir Jazz Ensemble Jazz Band

16 COWS - Integrated Technology 6th Grade Camp - Environmental Education Experience Service Projects Homework minutes as a nightly expectation. Agendas will be used. After School Program - Club 6/7/8 Reporting System - Electronic Mid-trimester Progress Reports SPS (Student Personnel Services) - Report Cards/Year (3) Letter Grade System Parent Connect Online Grade Book Health Office, Counselors, Child Study Team

17 Communications Friday Folders & Friday Daily Announcements (AM/PM) Daily Bulletin in Power School Parent Conferences Unit Meeting Times Joint PTO (North and South) Principal s Newsletter School Website Lockers Hallway/Gym Lunch 30 Minutes; Middle School Menu; ID Card Arrival & 8:10 Opening Bell Dismissal 3:05 Closing Bell 5:15 Late Bus (Mon. - Fri.) Music Instrumental Groups (before the day Pay-to- Participate) Instrumental Lessons (pull-out program) General Music is part of the Encore Program Choral Groups schedule currently under construction.

18 Health Concerns Required Immunizations for 6 th Graders Special Health Concerns Medication Policy Absences and Gym Notes Helping Your Child Make Good Nutritional Choices in Middle School

19 Gather Information Parent Request - Additional information about your child, learning style, connections with other students or conflicts Send to Mark.Daniels@sbschools.org on or before June 30, Placement into Units Based on Criteria Balance in Numbers Heterogeneous Grouping Gender Balance Learning/Teaching Styles Assessment Information (from above) Summer Mailings Late August: parents will receive unit and math placement via Family Connect.

20 CLOSING THOUGHTS... CODE OF CONDUCT SCHOOL CLOTHES SCHOOL SUPPLIES CELL PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES SNACKS LUNCH SERVICE (Nutritious Type A Lunch $1.95)

21 Questions & Answers Where will sixth graders be located? How much mixing does 6th do with? What about dances? Are sixth grade units attached to the? Is there a daily call-up system for absent children? What are the school mascot and colors? How long are class periods? Will students be given an orientation? June 17th Visitation