Welcome to MCS Middle School!
MCS Middle School Mission Building a firm foundation through Christ centered education Spiritual, Academic, Social, and Emotional Development Student-centered Decision Making Partnering with Parents Ensuring Current and Future Success Preparing Students for High School Excellence
What s Different? Changing Classes Accountability to Multiple Teachers Lockers Emphasis on Organizational Skills and Independent Habits Enrichments and Electives Student Life and Activities Athletic Program Lunch and After School Clubs Greater Use of Educational Technology Uniform Options
Middle School Learn Forward: Educational Technology 1:1 ipad at school and home Promotes: Learning Anywhere, Anytime Individualization Digital Literacy Skills Collaboration Real World, Hands On Connections and Application Innovation & Creativity Educational Resources and Programs to Support Teaching and Learning
Daily Life in Middle School
Daily Schedule 7:55-2:55 Homeroom 6 Period Day Modified Block Schedule
What is Homeroom? Starting each day in community: prayer, devotions, birthday celebrations, announcements, and relationship building Home base and family within middle school family Holiday celebrations Spirit and competition teammates Leadership opportunities: ASB Homeroom Representatives
Academics Standards Based Instruction Common Core and State Standards Rigorous Instructional Program Emphasis on: Higher Order Critical Thinking Skills Learning Forward: 21st Century Learning Scholarly Habits of Mind Biblical Integration and Worldview
Core and Block Courses Core Academic Classes: Math, English Language Arts, Science, and History Blocked Core Classes: Bible, Physical Education, Enrichments, Electives
6th Grade Math Courses: Core Grade Level Course: Math 6 Enhanced Level Course: Enhanced Math 6 Accelerated Course: Enhanced Math 7 Strict Math Placement Criteria: Multiple Measures Identified Cut Scores Standards of Habits Defining the Accelerated Student No Self Selection
6th Grade Math Focus: strong number sense, thinking critically and flexibly, working collaboratively, being comfortable with mistakes, leaning into a process, and persevering.
English/Language Arts From a biblical worldview perspective, we want to develop readers and writers who: Analyze and evaluate ideas and details Understand craft and structure Integrate and connect ideas Read and write with increasing complexity across genre and style Express creativity and discover their voice and strengths
Summer Reading Assignment Two novels/two parts All students will read Hatchet and will choose one additional novel from a selected list. Focus will be on plot and character analysis.
World History > Study beginning of civilization to the Roman empire >Develop Thinking Like a Historian Skills: map and chronology skills, analysis, investigation, critical thinking, and problem solving > Understand Timeless Truths and make connections across the study of history to today
SCIENCE Challenge students to think scientifically, work collaboratively, and develop an appreciation for the world God has created. Focus on Earth Science Earth Systems/Processes Plate Tectonics (Earthquakes & Volcanoes) Ecology & Natural Resources
Bible Developing students who know, apply, respond, and defend God s word. 1. 2. 3. 4. New Testament overview God s Big Story Connections Bible Reading, Journaling, and Memorization Intro to Christian apologetics * projects * songs *review games *practicing spiritual disciplines *prayer
Enrichment Wheel: All 6th Graders Participate 1st Semester: Study Skills Educational Technology 2nd Semester: Art Introduction to Spanish
6th Grade Monday Electives: Student Choice Middle School Choir Ensemble Introduction to Programming Maker Design Peer Assistance Leadership Technical Arts Theater Arts Worship Advanced Instrumental Ensemble: Band & Orchestra (2 days/week)
Student Support Study Skills Math Intervention Student Support Specialist Student Success Center Weekly Office Hours
Spiritual Formation Chapel Program Upholding Four Core Values Extended Homeroom Time on Monday Bible as a Core Subject Biblical Worldview Integration Across all Subjects Student Ministries Team Weekly Prayer Team Spiritual Emphasis Week Service Projects
Student Life and Activities Monthly Themed Dollar Dress Days Teal vs. Black Competitions Homeroom Competitions Lunch Rallies Ugroups Take Out Tuesdays Pine Valley Outdoor Science Camp Field Trip Lunch Time and After School Clubs Student Leadership Opportunities: ASB, Homeroom Reps, Worship, & Tech Teams
Athletic Program Physical Education (PE) Extracurricular Sports: Flag Football Golf Basketball Volleyball Pilot Cup Soccer
The real question? How will YOU survive middle school?
Survival Tips for Parents
Quiet Work Area Decent Hour Doctrine Check Homework Assist with Organization Encourage Student to use MCS Agenda Register for and Use Schoology Maintain Balance with Extra-curricular Activities
Stay connected Stay aware Know what is happening in their world including social media Set goals, big and small Encourage and recognize achievement Pray Together
PTF Volunteer Yes you are still needed and wanted! Communicate with School Personnel
Connect: Community and Opportunities Participate: Be Active and All In Initiate: Self advocacy, Ownership, Responsibility
Be Informed Support School Standards and Expectations at Home Ensure Regular, Timely & Good Attendance
How do you stay informed? Schoology Communications from Teachers and Staff Class Newsletters and Updates Fall and Spring Conferences Open Invitation to Call, Email or Stop By Weekly enews
Pray Constantly Take Deep Breaths Enjoy This Time Know You are not Alone Remember This too shall pass!
We look forward to an amazing school year partnering with you!