6th Grade Parent Orientation Presentation
Transcript of 6th Grade Parent Orientation Presentation
Welcome!Ridgely Middle School
Inspiring Curiosity,
Creativity and
Caring Citizenship
Welcome to Ridgely!!!
Ridgely’s Leadership 2020 -2021
❖ Mr. Seth Barish, Principal
❖ Mr. Phil Popielski, Assistant Principal, 6th Grade
❖Ms. Jill Jahries, School Counselor
❖Ms. Kerry Sancomb, Grade Level Coordinator
❖ Mr. Matt Rosati, Assistant Principal, 7th Grade
❖Ms. Erica Bley, School Counselor
❖ Ms. Kim Magginson, Assistant Principal, 8th Grade
❖Ms. Terri McShain, School Counselor
Dynamic Department Leaders
Department Representative
English Ms. Michaela Koch
Math Ms. Kathleen Davis
Science Ms. Wendy Carlineo
Social Studies Mr. John Ayres
World Languages Ms. Hilary Lutwyche
Art Ms. Michelle Dress
P.E., Health, ECCR, Tech Ms. Kelly Middlebrook
Dynamic Leadership Team
Department Representative
Library and Digital Media Ms. Allison Cook
Music Ms. Emily Gerow
Social Worker Dr. Valerie Cox Marks
School Counseling Ms. Jill Jahries
Special Education/ IEP Ms. Sara Neff
Nurse Ms. Deb Westwater
School Resource Officer Officer Brad Turner
Blended Learning
The Blended Learning initiative is about transforming teaching and learning.
All 6th grade students will be assigned a device.
Devices act as an essential resource to support instruction in the learner-centered environment.
Device is taken home with children and charged nightly when attending in-person.
Course Options
Language Arts 6: Academic or Advanced Academic (AA)
Math 6: Academic with or without Assistance, or AA Math 6
Science 6: Academic or AA Science 6
World Cultures 6: Academic or AA World Cultures 6
Spanish, French, Chinese, Latin
Reading 6
Electives:
A/B Day Schedule
❑Physical Education
❑Art
❑Music: Chorus, Band, or Orchestra
❑Health, Tech Ed and ECCR ❑Health (1 quarter)
❑Tech Ed (2 quarters)
❑Effective College and Career Readiness ECCR (1 quarter)
Sample 6th Grade Schedule: In School
6th Grade Virtual Learning Schedule
Monday
(A Day
Specials)
Tuesday
(A Day
Specials)
Wednesday
(Small Group
Instruction)
Thursday
(B Day Specials)
Friday
(B Day Specials)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Independent Student Work Time
Independent
Work and Small
Group Instruction
Time
Independent Student Work Time
Block 1
9:00 AM – 9:50 AMMod 1 STAG/Advisory Mod 1 STAG/Advisory
9:50 AM – 10:00 AM Screen Break Screen Break
Block 2
10:00 AM – 10:50
AM
Mod 2 Mod 7/8 Mod 2 Mod 7/8
10:50 AM – 11:00
AMScreen Break Screen Break
11:00 AM – 12:00
PMLunch (Mod 4)
Block 3
12:00 PM – 12:50 PMMod 3 Mod 9
Independent
Work and Small
Group Instruction
Time
Mod 3 Mod 9
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM Screen Break Screen Break
Block 4
1:00PM – 1:50 PMMod 5/6 Mod 10 Mod 5/6 Mod 10
1:50 PM – 2:45 PM Small Group, and Independent Work Time
BCPSOne: Schoology and
Google Drive Student and Parent sign on to BCPSOne
Schoology Tile:
Courses
Grade Updates
Instructional Tools: Google Drive: Must be
signed in to BCPS account in google platform.
Agenda and E-Binder set up for each student.
Student Information: Attendance, report cards,
opt out information
Example: http://bcpsone.bcps.org
Attendance and Grading
• Attendance will be taken daily for every course.
Student engagement on Wednesdays will be monitored
by student sign ons to Schoology.
• Send an email to the homeroom teacher if your child is
absent with the explanation.
• Grades will be based on a body of evidence from minor
and major assignments.
• Deadlines for assignments and assessments are
determined by the teacher.
• Encourage your child to communicate first with
teachers about deadlines or assignments.
Student Support and
Engagement
Engaging Lessons/AVID
strategies, Responsive Instruction
Stag/Advisory Time
Clubs and Activities
School Counseling Lessons and
Support
Class of 2027 Schoology Group
Back to School Night:
Wednesday, September 16th
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Tips for Success with
Virtual Learning Set Boundaries
Students engage with content learning
Parents support engagement and accessing resources
Communicate with Teachers
Assist Your Child with Organization
Establish Routines
Ease Anxiety
Conveying flexibility
Conveying positive attitude
Schedule Family Time
Virtual Student Orientation:
Friday, September 4th
8:30am – 11:30am
Sign on to BCPSOne.
Select Schoology Tile
Select course for Mod (Period) 1 on the student schedule
Retrieve the nickname for the google meet course for Mod 1. Copy it.
Go to Instructional tools tile
Choose Google Drive. Be sure your child is signed on with BCPS credentials.
Hover over 9 squares beside the student’s name and select Google meet icon.
Enter nickname of google meet to join the class. Repeat for other courses throughout the morning.
Join: Ridgely Middle School PTA
Thank you!WE LOOK FORWARD TO 3 GREAT
YEARS AHEAD!!!