Thomas W. Pyle Middle School Incoming 7 th Grade Parent Meeting

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1 Thomas W. Pyle Middle School Incoming 7 th Grade Parent Meeting

Welcome and Introductions Jennifer Webster & Mike Kryder Format for the evening Transition from 6 th to 7 th grade Counselors- Rebecca Bloom & Nancy

2 Welcome and Introductions Jennifer Webster & Mike Kryder Format for the evening Transition from 6 th to 7 th grade Counselors- Rebecca Bloom & Nancy Egan Curriculum Overviews Team Leaders - Sandra Gallagher, George Martin and Pam Lever Department Chairs - Bill Falatko, Stacy Levy and Kristen Tessier

3 7 th Grade Articulation Process Mike Kryder 6 th grade teacher recommendations Placement questions Counselors support Administrative support Communication handout Registration

4 Our current 7 th Graders Joelle & Ari 6 th grade wisdom that helped in 7 th grade Perspective & comments Students at an elementary school

5 7th Grade Similarities - Sandra Gallagher, Pam Lever & George Martin Similarities between 6 th and 7 th grade Differences from 6 th to 7 th grade Strategies learned in 6 th grade that help in 7 th grade & beyond Seventh grade team meetings Students working together

Students Daily Schedule Rebecca Bloom &Nancy Egan, Counselors 7 periods on the schedule 5 core subjects (English, Math, Science, World Studies, PE/Health) 2 elective

6 Students Daily Schedule Rebecca Bloom &Nancy Egan, Counselors 7 periods on the schedule 5 core subjects (English, Math, Science, World Studies, PE/Health) 2 elective periods (Foreign Language, Arts classes, and by teacher recommendation- ESOL, Reading, or Resource) See the registration booklet for course descriptions Students syncing up

semester electives Example: 5 core classes, studio art, digital photography/desktop publishing, exploratory theatre, gateway to

7 Selecting Classes for 2 elective periods Rebecca Bloom &Nancy Egan, Counselors 2 full year electives Example: 5 core classes, foreign language, band 1 full year & 2 semester electives Example: 5 core classes, foreign language, FACS, specialty art 4 semester electives Example: 5 core classes, studio art, digital photography/desktop publishing, exploratory theatre, gateway to technology A Reading & 1 full year or 2 semester electives Example: 5 core classes, resource, reading, ESOL, and TV studio, specialty art

8 Registration Form Top Rebecca Bloom &Nancy Egan, Counselors

9 Registration Form - Bottom Rebecca Bloom &Nancy Egan, Counselors

10 Physical Education - William Falatko, P.E. Chair Required class, 3 marking periods Learn about physical activity (fitness & movement) Gain motor skills & personal development Improve health related fitness Variety of individual and team sports, games, and activities (cognitive concepts) Promote a lifelong physically fit lifestyle

11 Health Education 7 William Falatko, P.E. Chair Implemented through Physical Education 9 week course, separate grade MCPS curriculum in a classroom setting health/ Focus on alcohol & other drugs, Project Alert, first aid Information meeting in the fall Pyle 5k Run

12 Arts Electives William Falatko, Arts Chair Semester Arts Classes FACS Theatre Gateway to Technology A Digital Photography/ Desktop Publishing Specialty Art Studio Art TV Studio Full Year Arts Classes Music Band Orchestra Chorus Drama Performance Gateway to Technology A/B Yearbook

Pre-Engineering Pathways Accelerated Pre-Engineering Pathway Introduction to Design & 3-D Modeling: Grade 6: 9 weeks Gateway to Technology A & B Grade 7: full year Pre-Engineering Pathway

13 Pre-Engineering Pathways Accelerated Pre-Engineering Pathway Introduction to Design & 3-D Modeling: Grade 6: 9 weeks Gateway to Technology A & B Grade 7: full year Pre-Engineering Pathway Introduction to Engineering Design: Grade 8: full year Principles of Engineering: Grade 9: full year Other HS or AP credit courses Introduction to Design & 3-D Modeling: Grade 6: 9 weeks Gateway to Technology A Grade 7: semester Gateway to Technology B Grade 8: semester Introduction to Engineering Design: Grade 9: full year

recommendation Success in previous math class-grades, assessments, work

14 Math Courses & Placement - Stacy Levy, Math Department Chair Students are placed in math classes based on the following criteria: Teacher recommendation Success in previous math class-grades, assessments, work study habits, etc. County and state assessments Student and Parent Input Students working together

15 Math Courses and Placement - Stacy Levy, Math Department Chair 7 th Grade Math Courses Math 7 IM Algebra Honors Geometry Pumpkin Drop 2011 Math & Foreign Language Night Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:00 pm

16 7 th Grade English/Reading Classes - Sandra Gallagher, Team Leader English Course Placement Advanced 7 English 7 Reading 7 (by teacher recommendation) ESOL 6 th grade teachers recommend on basis of MSA & MAP-R Scores Grades Other available data English Class

17 Overview of 7 th Grade English - Sandra Gallagher, Team Leader Forging New Connections Identity Sense of Place Voices from the Past Imagination A Midsummer Night s Dream Students working together

Based Structure/Characteristics of Living Things Unit 2: Chemistry of Life -

18 Science George Martin, Dept. Chair 7 th Grade Science - Investigations in Science Unit 1: Hydroponics - Project Based Structure/Characteristics of Living Things Unit 2: Chemistry of Life - Biochemistry/Body systems Unit 3: Diseases - Genetic disorders/biotechnology Unit 4: Forensics - Biotechnology Science Experiment Science Experiment

Culture in Africa Unit 3: Geography Shapes in Latin America Unit 4: The

19 World Studies Pam Lever, Team Leader 7 th Grade Advanced World Studies - Unit 1: Foundations of Modern Political Systems Unit 2: The Influence of Culture in Africa Unit 3: Geography Shapes in Latin America Unit 4: The Impact of Economics: One World Past & Present Students working on a project

20 World Language - Kristen Tessier, Dept. Chair Diversity Doort If student took WL in 6 th grade: Student will normally continue on to the next level Project Presentation

choose to: Take French or Spanish 1AB Take French or Spanish 1A

21 World Language - Kristen Tessier, Dept. Chair 7 th Grade students who did not take WL in 6 th grade may choose to: Take French or Spanish 1AB Take French or Spanish 1A Take Chinese 1AB (depends on enrollment and staffing) Presentation Students working in the hall

22 World Language - Kristen Tessier, Dept. Chair 1AB vs 1A Both are high school courses for high school credit and will appear on the student s high school transcript Both start from the very beginning and no prior knowledge of the language is required Neither class is designed for native / seminative speakers

23 World Language - Kristen Tessier, Dept. Chair 1AB vs 1A Same as HS - 1 credit Fast paced - 9 units Requires excellent study habits / organizational skills Student should have interest in WL and be motivated Same as HS - ½ credit Slower paced - one semester of material spread out over entire year- 4 to 5 units

24 World Language Pathways 6 th Grade 7 th Grade 8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Option #1 Option #2 Option #3 Option #4 Option #5 Reading Elective Elective 1AB Reading Elective 1AB Reading 1A 1B Reading 1AB AP 1A 1B AP Option #6 1AB AP Lang AP Lit.

25 Extra Curricular Activities - Mike Kryder Variety of activities Opportunity to explore interests Find the balance of academics and extra curricular Registration is on-line Fall Showcase Night

Important Registration Dates Rebecca Bloom &Nancy Egan, Counselors February 17 th deadline for registration forms to English teacher April 12 th pre-registration course selections

26 Important Registration Dates Rebecca Bloom &Nancy Egan, Counselors February 17 th deadline for registration forms to English teacher April 12 th pre-registration course selections will be distributed with third quarter report cards May 4 th deadline for parents to send an or letter to Mrs. Webster requesting a reexamination of placement recommendations

Night Copy of the this PowerPoint will be on the Pyle webpage Copy of the

27 Closure Mike Kryder Upcoming Dates Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7:00pm Arts Showcase Night Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:00 pm Math & World Language Night Copy of the this PowerPoint will be on the Pyle webpage Copy of the Arts PowerPoint highlighting the different offerings will be on the Pyle webpage

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021 How to prepare for CHS! Finish strong!! 4 th quarter determines fall eligibility. Good habits now mean a successful start next year. Tour of CHS Volunteers from the class