John F. Kennedy Middle School Grade 6 Parent...
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John F. Kennedy Middle School
Grade 6 Parent Orientation
May 21, 2012 & May 22, 2013
Presentation Topics
Introductions
Facts about JFK Middle
Grade 6 Programming
Bell Schedule
2013-2014 School Initiatives
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Important Dates
Questions
Learning Community Introductions
Administrators
Department Chairs
Guidance Counselors
Grade 6 Teachers
Pupil Services Staff
Secretaries (Main, House, and Guidance)
Custodians
Cafeteria Staff
PTO
Facts About JFK Middle School
Current Student Enrollment: 1,157
Certified and Non-Certified Staff: 170
Opened in 1969
Named after the 35th President of the United States
Mascot - Patriot
Mantra - PATRIOT PRIDE!
NEASC Accredited
Chapter Member of the National Junior Honor Society
Team Structure: Interdisciplinary
Monthly Newsletter - In The Middle
Regionally Competitive Instrumental and Vocal Music Program
After School Clubs and Activities
Active Parent Teacher Organization
After School Program (ERfC)
Newest Fact About JFK Middle School
Finalist for the 2013 National Middle School of the Year!
Will be announced June 24, 2013
JFK Middle School Layout
Grade 6 Programming
Interdisciplinary Teams
Regular Education Interventions (Math and Reading)
Special Education
Accelerated Math Offering
Electives
Instrument or Vocal Music
Talented And Gifted Program (TAG)
Home Access Center
Special Student Messages
Grade 6 Student Daniel Shermer
Grade 6 Student Emma Ketchale
Scheduling
Seven period bell schedule for 6, 7, and 8
Grade 6 Learning Lab for Making Meaning
Daily Team Planning Times
(Conferences/PPT/SAT/Data Discussions)
Homeroom A & B
Sample student schedules
School Schedule
2013 -2014 JFK Middle School Initiatives
Initiative 1
Safe School Climate & Rachel’s Challenge
Initiative 2
Common Core State Standards
Initiative 3
Student Success Plans
Initiative 4
Educator Evaluation
Arrival/Drop-Off Procedures
Morning Drop Off Procedure
Student Drop Off Corridor
Traffic flow is continuous
Parents have been supportive
Dismissal/Pick-up Procedures
Pick up process on South Side of building did not work
Goal 1: Student Safety
Goal 2: Eliminate Traffic Backup on Raffia Road
Afternoon Pick-up has been seamless
Important Dates
Open House
August 21 & 28 (5:30 - 7:00 PM)
Curriculum Nights (Schedule TBA)
September 11 & 12 (7:00 PM)
Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 6 & 7 (6:30 - 9:00)
Any questions?
Thank you!