Welcome to Fallon Middle School! 5 th Grade Parent Information Night

Academic Courses English Language Arts Ancient Civilizations Math Course 1 or Math Course 2/3 Science Physical Education

Elective Wheel Short courses that rotate every 7-9 weeks, giving students an opportunity to explore a variety of nonacademic interests that will likely include: Computer Programming and Robotics Quest Life Skills for Young Teens Visual Arts Social Dance Music

Music Intermediate 6 th Grade Band Beginning Band Beginning String Orchestra Advanced String Orchestra Some courses do require performances

Sample Schedule Period Time Class 1 st 8:35-9:28 English (Core) 2 nd 9:32-10:22 History (Core) Snack 10:22-10:27 3 rd 10:31-10:56 Academic Prep* Lunch 11:00-11:35 4 th 11:39-12:29 Science 5 th 12:33-1:23 Elective Wheel 6 th 1:27-2:17 Math 7 th 2:21-3:11 PE *Shorter class periods and no academic prep on Wednesdays. Classes end each Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.

Quarter System & Grades Traditional Letter Grade Issued for Each Course Every Nine Weeks A = Consistently meets or exceeds grade level expectations for ALL learning targets B = Consistently meets grade level expectations for MOST learning targets C = Demonstrates mastery of SOME learning targets and approaching mastery in others D = Demonstrates mastery of FEW learning targets F = Fails to meet grade level expectations for most learning targets Progress reports are issued at the mid-point of each quarter Teachers are required to update grades on Infinite Campus at least once every three weeks

Academic Support and Enrichment Differentiation and Flexible Grouping Targeted support and re-teaching based on short quizzes or other assessments Graphic organizers, outlines, etc. Challenge Problems in math Academic Prep Period Receive small-group help Make up or re-take tests Begin homework with a teacher in the room Peer Tutoring After School in the Library Academic Tutorial Class in Place of an Elective Course Individual Teacher Support

Extracurricular Activities Clubs

PFC Enrichment Program and Community Events

PFC Enrichment Program and Community Events We would love to have your help with enrichment! Please take this survey to let us know how you might be able to help: http://goo.gl/forms/vle4bvk8ih OR Go to fallonpfc.org and click on the Enrichment tab

Transitioning to Middle School Parent partnership with the school is still critical Organization is key with multiple teachers and subjects Establish a time each day to check your child s minder binder (planner) and supervise homework Make it a routine each weekend to help your child organize his/her backpack and notebooks Your child can expect to have 1-2 hours of homework nightly Middle school students are expected to begin taking responsibility for communicating directly with teachers when help is needed or questions arise

Expectations for Middle School Students Teachers and staff will expect students to be accountable for recording and completing assignments and bringing supplies When students are absent, they are expected to complete the work missed during the absence Late work is generally accepted for partial credit, but students need to be aware of the deadline for late work Students are expected to ask teachers for help when they need it please role play this at home Parents may drop off and students may pick up forgotten homework, lunches, etc. at the Student Services desk Students have a 4-minute passing period between classes, and they are expected to move directly from one class to another and to be on time

Expectations for Middle School Students Students will be issued an ID card at Fall Check In and will need to have it with them at all times Personal electronic devices (such as cell phones) are allowed at school, but they must be off and stored in backpacks unless the teacher allows them for instructional purposes. Before and after school, students may use cell phones outside the black gates Kindness counts We pride ourselves on providing a safe, bully-free environment, for all students to be themselves at school, and encourage social interactions (planned or casual) to be helpful not hurtful. The B Word Bullying can take many forms including direct verbal or physical acts, indirect social attacks and in the form of cyber-bullying District procedures for investigating reports of bullying

Campus Safety Student safety is always our first priority! Monthly safety drills Getting to and from school safely Before and after school supervision Emergency communication Reporting incidents to an adult in person or online

Social-Emotional Support Programs Individual & Group Counseling and Classroom Guidance Two Full-time Credentialed School Counselors Partnership with the Hume Mental and Behavioral Health Center Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focus on personal development and building & strengthening healthy relationships Academic and Behavioral Interventions Parent Conference Student Success Team (SST) Intervention Team (iteam) Dublin Integrity In Action: Community-wide Character Development Program Supports SEL curriculum and instructional efforts Student of the Month Awards

Fallon Facilities Expected enrollment next year is 1,500 students Four new standard classrooms, a new music room, and a new fitness center will be placed on our campus this summer Each student will have his/her own PE locker with locks provided Students eat lunch either in the MPR or at the blue tables

Home / School Communication Fallon Middle School official website check headlines regularly (www.dublin.k12.ca.us/fms) Principal Sweeney Facebook page Weekly Fallon Flash from the Fallon PFC sign up at fallonpfc.org

Home / School Communication Teacher are not required to maintain class websites, but most do maintain one Use Infinite Campus and Parent Portal to keep track of grades and missing assignments Email, phone, or conference? Email for quick questions requiring a simple answer Phone or in-person conference to discuss concerns or special needs Conference with the teacher before contacting an administrator Back to School Night tentatively set for August 24th Parent Conference Night end of 1 st quarter

Parent Involvement School Site Council (SSC) Develops, approves, and monitors our Single Plan for Student Achievement (the school level strategic plan) Elected membership includes Fallon staff, parents, and students Parent Faculty Club (PFC) Plans events for students and their families Financial support of school programs Sign up for weekly e-mail of events on campus Volunteer to help with clerical work in the office or classroom Volunteer to supervise club activities

Contacts 925-875-9376 Principal Sheri Sweeney sweeneysheri@dublinusd.org Assistant Principal Ed Jackson jacksonclyde@dublinusd.org Assistant Principal Kelly Zummo zummokelly@dublinusd.org Counselor Leor Levin levinleor@dublinusd.org Counselor Jennifer Lidster lidsterjennifer@dublinusd.org x6301 x6302 x6303 x6332 x6340

Thank you for coming! We look forward to getting to know you better next year.