Welcome to Curriculum Night Longfellow Middle School February 1, 2018
LMS Curriculum Night Principal Welcome Carole Kihm, Principal PTA Welcome Mel Quinn, PTA President
LMS Curriculum Night Jill Tucker, Director of Student Services, Rob Plunkett, Assistant Principal, Kevin Sami, Assistant Principal Bruce Walker, School Counselor, Caitlin Ivey, School Counselor, Samantha Upson-Smith, School Counselor Welcome parents! Chesterbrook Churchill Colvin Run Franklin Sherman Haycock Private Schools Lemon Road Spring Hill Timber Lane Westgate Kent Gardens
LMS Curriculum Night To gain an understanding of the Longfellow course registration process To become familiar with the course offerings and after school programs available to Longfellow students for the 2018-2019 school year
Transition Events For Rising Seventh Grade Students February 1, 2018 Curriculum Night February 5 th 16th Longfellow school counselors visit feeder elementary schools to present registration information and teach students how to use the online registration tool or how to fill out the paper version. Parent(s) and students should review their child s online selections or the course selection sheet (course catalog is available on our LMS website, link is at the top of the selection sheet) and return the form to the elementary school according to their due date. Please choose wisely as our master schedule and class sizes depend on your choices. April Tentative date for which elementary feeder schools are invited to tour Longfellow
Rising 7 th grade Transition Activities and Events How to Thrive PTA and LMS Student Services parent program Thursday, April 19, 2018, 7 8:30 p.m. May / June 2018 Families receive list of courses that students are enrolled in, requests for changes in courses should be sent to the student s Longfellow counselor liaison by June 18th August 7 th and 8 th or 9th and 10 th Optional Jump Start to Success program at LMS (registration information will begin on May 1 st ) August 21 st 7 th Grade Open House, 3 p.m. 6 p.m. August 23 rd 7 th Grade Orientation 9 a.m. 11 a.m.
Rising 7 th Grade Information Most middle school students will take the following required courses: Honors English, Honors History, Honors Science, Math and PE Elective(s) complete students schedules Three possible combinations of electives: 2 full year electives 1 full year, 2 half-year electives 4 half-year electives
All Honors Model Most 7 th and 8 th grade students will take Honors English, Honors Social Studies, and Honors Science Teachers teach the Honors extensions and scaffold for students who need extra support Some students take smaller, self-contained classes
All Honors Model (continued) All of our classes are student centered and teachers differentiate to address the needs of all students Our staff have participated in several professional development sessions on differentiation, facilitated by the FCPS Advanced Academics office, to enhance instruction and provide best practices in teaching and learning
Longfellow Level IV Program AAP Classes Test into the AAP Program Rigorous additional extensions, faster-paced Emphasis on higher level thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making Students must commit to all 3 AAP courses (English, Social Studies, Science). Math is a separate placement at the middle school
Longfellow Life - Teams Consist of the English, Social Studies, and Science teachers Make a larger school feel smaller Allow teachers to plan events like field trips and team activities Teacher, counselor, and administrator meet weekly, discuss student progress, and help recognize their good work Counselors work closely with the teams to identify students who may be struggling and assist with planning interventions for them
Longfellow Life - Teams Lancer Code Be Respectful, Responsible and Safe Homework Students receive, on average, 60-90 minutes of homework a night Lockers Students practice opening lockers at the Open House and for the first couple of weeks of school
Frequently Asked Questions Math Enrollment Math 7 Honors 8 th grade curriculum with extensions, 6 th grade compacted math and strong grades ensure success in this course Algebra 1 Honors Elementary schools administer assessments students must earn 91 st percentile on the IOWA and pass advanced on the 7 th grade Math SOL for this placement
Frequently Asked Questions Support Classes Read 180 Action Literacy Algebra Readiness Power Math
LMS Elementary School Counselor Liaisons Mrs. Samantha Kramer 703-533-2638 / spkramer@fcps.edu Haycock Mrs. Samantha Upson-Smith 703-533-2639 / supsonsmith@fcps.edu Chesterbrook and Timber Lane Mrs. Caitlin Ivey 703-533-4528 / cemulhare@fcps.edu Churchill, Lemon Road and Franklin Sherman Mr. Bruce Walker 703-533-2627 / bmwalker@fcps.edu Colvin Run and Spring Hill Mrs. Debbie Peel 703-533-2637 / dgpeel@fcps.edu Kent Gardens and Westgate
LONGFELLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL 7 th Grade Course Selections (2017-2018) Student s FULL Name & FCPS ID # / Label Address: Parent/Guardian(s): Parent Phone: Parent Email: *Student is in the AAP Program (Level 4) Student has an IEP Student receives ESOL services Student has a 504 Plan *Student will be scheduled for AAP English, History & Science Step 2: SELECT ELECTIVE COURSES (FULL YEAR AND / OR SEMESTER) You may select 2 full-year electives, 1 full-year and 2 semester electives, or 4 semester electives. Please rank in order of all choices 1-6, even if you have chosen 1 or 2 full-year electives, as we may not be able to honor all requests. Beginning Band (923210) Fine/Performing Arts - Instrumental Placement will be determined by audition Step 1: REQUIRED COURSES FOR ALL 7 TH GRADE STUDENTS MUST select ONE Math Course: X English 7 Honors (111036) Math 7 (311100) X History 7 Honors (235536) Math 7 Honors (311136) X Science 7 Honors (411536) (Prereq. compacted math or accelerated Math program) X Health & Physical Education 7 (712033/712034) Audition NOT required FULL-YEAR ELECTIVES Fine/Performing Arts Vocal & Music *Vocal course offerings may or may not be available this year pending staffing Beginning / Intermediate Chorus (926510) Audition may be required Intermed / Adv Band (923310) Audition required World Languages Instrument: Chinese 1, Part A* (581300) Orchestra (923810) Audition required for Intermediate/adv French 1, Part A* (511300) Instrument: **Algebra I Honors placement will be determined at a later date and will be for students who place at least in the 91 st percentile on the IOWA Assessment & Pass Advanced (500+) on the 7 th Grade Math SOL. We anticipate that you will be notified of the placement results by early July 2015. placement Spanish 1, Part A* (551300) French Immersion 1 (511067) (Kent Gardens Immersion Students, HS Credit Course) *Must enroll in Part B in 8 th grade to receive high school credit SEMESTER ELECTIVES (HALF-YEAR) Art Classes Literary Arts Theater Arts Art Foundations (910532) Creative Writing (110862) Theater Arts Appreciation (139067) 3D Art Exploration (910632) - (Prereq.) Journalism (116168) Music Program Media Communications (139062) (Announcements) Computers in Art (911562) (video production) Music Participation Lab (921132) Business & Information Technology Technology & Engineering Education Other (by recommendation ONLY) Computer Solutions (660932) Engineering Design & Modeling (846432) (formerly Technology Exploration 7) Strategies for Success (781932/781980) Coding and Innovative Technologies (616032) (Prereq.) Family & Consumer Sciences Personal Development (781540) Family & Consumer Sciences 7 (826332) Read 180 / Reading (110781 / 110881) Work Awareness and Transition (907060) Step 3: PARENT REVIEW & SIGNATURE I understand that staffing is based on course selection and that my child s selections represent a firm commitment. I also understand that Longfellow Middle School reserves the right to change a student s selections based on scheduling needs and/or conflicts. Student s Signature Parent / Guardian Signature Date
Online Course Registration
Electives Offerings Video Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tscej9pxhde All course descriptions are available on the online course catalog, the link is available on our LMS website: https://insys.fcps.edu/coursecatonline/#/frontpanel/ 426/nocourselist/0/1/0
We look forward to having your students at Longfellow!!!