Welcome to Pierce Middle School Information Night October 12, 2017
Welcome to Pierce Middle School Dr. Spaulding, Principal Ms. McReynolds, Assistant Principal Dr. Fitzgerald, Assistant Principal Mrs. Benjamin, Grade 6 Guidance Counselor (Next year!)
Pierce Middle School Mission Statement At Pierce Middle School we are dedicated to nurturing our students to become positive contributors to society. To be people who think independently and creatively. Who are resilient, and know how to solve problems. Who appreciate diversity and are open, willing and ready to collaborate with those around them. We are committed to fostering in these very important students a genuine sense of curiosity, joy of learning, and strength of character that will guide them to make positive and healthy decisions for themselves and others, now and throughout their lives.
Supporting Our Mission: MA DESE Professional Practice Innovation Grant (FY14) = $29, 040 MA DESE Massachusetts Creativity and Innovation Grant (FY14)= $13,750 MA DESE Massachusetts Creativity and Innovation Grant (FY15)= $13,750 MA DESE Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Intervention (FY16)= $10,000 MA DESE Safe and Supportive Schools (FY17)= $18,460 Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Clean Energy Activity Day Program (FY17)= $8,000 FUSE Interest Driven Exploration in STEAM Implementation Grant (FY18)= $26,000 Total to Date= $119,000 toward supporting our mission!
Pierce Middle School 915Students Grade 6 1 Guidance Counselor 324 Grade 7 1 Guidance Counselor 305 Grade 8 1 Guidance Counselor 286 T e a m T e a m T e a m T e a m T e a m T e a m T e a m T e a m T e a m
A Team Includes T E A M Approx. 110 students Common teachers in core subjects Localized classroom area Familiarity for teachers, parents/guardians, & students
Team Structure 6 th Grade Teams Saturn Mercury Neptune Shared Core Teachers English Social Studies Math Science
What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Seven periods each day 47 minute periods/3 minutes to pass For 6 th Grade Math Social Studies English Science World Language Exploratory Periods (2 per day)
Commitment to Excellence High expectations in the classroom Achievement in multiple areas Intensive studies in. Supporting students with special needs Team Meetings/Department Meetings/Professional Development/Reflective Practice/Data Use Develop students into critical thinkers
6 th Grade Mathematics Ratios and Proportional Relationships The Number System Expressions and Equations Geometry Statistics and Probability
6 th Grade English Language Arts Reading Instruction in reading emphasizes developing, expanding and applying reading skills and strategies Freak the Mighty Short Stories Non-Fiction Famous Speeches/ Speeches That Inspire Writing Instruction in writing emphasizes the thinking, creating, and composing process Writing process Composition and essay writing Grammar
6 th Grade Social Studies A survey course of Ancient Civilizations, which traces human historical, political, and cultural development in Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia, and Rome through the development of historical thinking skills.
6 th Grade Science Diversity of Life Earth s History Exploring the Nature of Light
Special Education- Inclusion for All Goal: To support the individual needs of students on IEPs and 504s Classroom Structures Math Lab Literacy Lab Team Taught- Math and ELA Language Based Program Self Management Learning Center Adjustment Counseling Adaptive PE Sub-separate Classroom Ongoing, built in teacher collaboration time Utilize technology to support a range of needs Partner with families
10/13/2017 World Languages Spanish French Immersion Latin 15
Spanish at Pierce Spanish A (Beginners) Spanish B (With Elementary Program) Spanish C Spanish D
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Latin at Pierce 17
French Immersion at Pierce Grade 6 Language Arts (everyday) and French Humanities I (every other day) Grade 7 Language Arts (everyday) and French Humanities II (every other day) Grade 8 Language Arts (everyday) and French Humanities III (every other day) French Immersion students are expected to take both classes High School Level IV * 18
Current Exploratory Classes Physical Education/Health (required) Writing (1/2 year for Grade 6) Computer Art ACE (1/2 year for Grade 6) Band Strings Drama Chorus General Music Math Investigations STEM FUSE ISSTEM- Intensive Studies in STEM (7 th & 8 th ) ISHUM- Intensive Studies in Humanities (7 th & 8 th )
Sample Exploratory Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Day 1- Music Day 2- PE Day 3- Music Day 4- Health Day 1- Music Day 2- PE Day 3- Music Day 4- Health Day 1- Music Day 2- PE Day 1 & 3= Music Day 2 & 4= PE and Health
After School Activities/Programs PASS Program: 8-week session (fee- $50.00) Clubs (fee- $37.50) Pierce Middle School Athletics (fee) Fall- Cross Country Fall- Pierce Soccer Program Winter- Basketball Spring- Track and Field Homework Club (free) Tuesday-Thursday (after school) Monday & Friday (before school) Student Council (free) Extra Help- arranged by individual teacher Late Bus: 2 Days/week (bus students only)
PASS Classes and Clubs (for example ) Robotics Pierce Players Future Problem Solvers Engineering Pierce Hand Bell Choir Photography Chess Club Spanish, Latin, and French Clubs Intramurals Music Clubs (Jazz Band, Treble Singers, Chamber Orchestra) Art Club Green Team Model UN Fitness Fun
Collaborative Relationships PTO/Volunteering Meetings and Activities Site Council Once a month Diversity Committee Once a month Frequent Communication Attend School Functions Monitor Student Homework Attendance
Communication Guidance Counselor & Assistant Principal Communicate via phone and email Report Cards/ Progress Reports Team Meetings Individualized communication as needed i.e. Weekly Progress Reports Pierce Pages Newsletter, Email Blasts, Phone Alerts PlusPortals Pages Student Agenda Books
Welcome to Middle School Summer Program June 18-21, 2018 [Monday-Thursday] 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM OR August 20-23, 2018 [Monday- Thursday] 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM Getting to know each other and our school Problem solving Dealing with peer pressure Conflict resolution Exploring cultures and differences Critical and creative thinking techniques Teamwork through organized sporting activities
Thank you for coming! See you in August 2018 or sooner!