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New Middle School Orientation
Orange Charter SchoolJanuary 26th 2-4pm
http://orangecharterschool.org/
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Common Core
Encourages teachers and students to delve deeper into topics of study
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STEAM
ST@M = Science & Technology interpreted through Engineering & the Arts, all based in Mathematical elements
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PBL
PBL = Project Based Learning
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Challenges of Middle School
Multiple teachers vs. One teacher
Class changes
Daily homework in every class
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY!
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If your student struggles you should…
Communicate with your student any ideas or tips for success.
Take an active role in checking your student’s planner and the website for due dates on projects, homework assignments, and upcoming tests.
Express concerns to the specific teacher or teachers with the student present.
Notes in the planner and email are the easiest ways to communicate with the teachers.
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A Note on Homework Homework is every day in almost every class!!!!
Roughly 15-30 minutes per class per day.
Students- Use your planner and write down assignments in detail. Writing down “worksheet” or “study” may not be a sufficient reminder for you by the time school gets out.
Parents- Check your student’s planner and corresponding homework assignments to check for completion.
Many teachers have their own class website.
Have a study buddy! Be sure to have a friend’s phone number in case of absence or if you feel unsure about a homework assignment.
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What does it mean for homework to be
“complete”? When students are given a homework
assignment, it is required that they complete it “to the best of their ability”.
“I don’t know” or “?” is not an acceptable answer on a completed assignment.
Our priority in assigning homework is that students learn to investigate information on their own and TRY, TRY, TRY!
Homework is legible in pencil or blue/black pen.
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Late Homework All students are required to turn in homework
assignments on the day that they are due.
If an assignment is late, points will be deducted at a rate of 10% of the assignment’s point value per day for up to 5 days.
Assignments more than 5 days late will not be graded.
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No Name??
Papers with no name will have points deducted AUTOMATICALLY.
Students will be given a chance to claim no-name papers.
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Grades Grades are posted online Grades can be checked from any computer
with internet access. Grades are usually updated weekly. Parents are encouraged to check grades
AS WELL AS the student.
Username & Password information given out during the first week of school.
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The Importance of Attendance
Students will become overwhelmed and be less likely to succeed if they have excessive absences, tardies, and early check-outs.
If your child is truly ill, please keep them home until they are well and check the website for assignments.
Students are responsible for making up all work and notes that were missed. They have as many days as they were absent to make up the work.
If you MUST check-out early, assignments due that day should be turned in and that night’s homework should be requested before the student leaves.
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Discipline Policy
OCS’s discipline policy can be found in your handbook.
Plagiarism = ISS
Teachers try to stay in contact with you so behavioral issues can be worked out together.
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Morning Drop-off Drop off occurs between the North and
South Buildings Drop off starts at 7:30 a.m. Middle Schoolers wait in the Cafeteria until
7:45. Then they may go to their homeroom.
The traffic barriers will be moved at 8:00. After 8:00, you must pull around to the circle to sign your child in at the Main Office in the South Building.
If you are the parent of a child that is in the North Building, you must walk your child to class after signing in for his/her safety.
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Afternoon Pick-Up
Middle Schoolers who have a sibling in grades K-4 or who are carpooling with students from grades K-4 will be picked up downstairs.
All other Middle Schoolers will be picked up upstairs at the breezeway.
School ends at 3pm.
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Snack Every middle school student may eat a snack during
the first 5 minutes of their 3rd period class (10:00am). Snack should:
– Be easy to consume– Be easy to clean-up– Not be shared with classmates– Not require a utensil– Not contain peanuts
Ex: pretzels, granola bar, trail mix, banana, crackers
Resealable water bottles are acceptable, but no other drinks will be allowed in class.
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Lunch
The school does not provide hot lunch. You need to bring your own lunch and own snack.
Sometimes fundraisers (such as pizza) may be available for lunch options.
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Strings
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass Progressive instruction beginning
with learning to read music. 3-4 Concerts per year Occasional travel opportunities to
play in the community. Practice Logs and other assignments
are counted for grades.
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Band
Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxaphone, Baritone
Progressive instruction beginning ith learning to read music.
1-2 Concerts per year
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Performing Arts
Level 1 = Introduction Level 2 = Spring Musical Past musicals include “Beauty and
the Beast” and “Footloose.” This year’s musical is “The Wizard of
Oz.”
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Tiger Time
A time set aside for all middle school students to engage in STEAM related projects for self and curricular enrichment.
Will not interfere with ARTS classes.
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Lockers Students will be assigned lockers during the first
week of school.
Students should bring their own locks if wanted and give a copy of your combination to your homeroom teacher.
Students should try to keep their backpacks in their lockers at all times.
All lunchboxes should be kept in the locker until lunch.
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Computers
Google School
Chrome books available for all middle schoolers
Individual emails and passwords Google Docs
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Math Assistant
Ms. Smalley is our Math Assistant!
She will be in some Math and other various classes throughout the day.
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Orange Charter School MS Counseling Program
Guidance Curriculum– Designed to promote empathy, problem
solving and impulse control in addition to introducing various life skills and career options
Individual and Group Counseling– Crisis situations or As needed basis– Open door policy for children,
parents/guardians
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Middle School Mentors Program Middle School Mentors assist teachers and
other staff with tasks such as tutoring, assisting in the classroom, helping with special projects and acting as role models.
Focus is on developing responsibility and leadership skills.
Mentors must be willing to volunteer one lunch period per week.
Parental permission is required.
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Clubs
After school clubs are available– Science Olympiad– Writing Club– History Club
More clubs can be scheduled with parent commitment.
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Meet Our Staff: Mrs. Hover – 6th Language Arts & Social Studies,
Strings Mrs. Keith – 6th Math & Science, Performing Arts Mrs. Potter – 7/8th Language Arts, Performing Arts Mrs. Martin – 7/8th Math, Performing Arts Mr. Jewitt – 7/8th Social Studies, Health & PE Mr. Gatt – 7/8th Science, Performing Arts Mrs. Alvarado – Spanish Mr. Whitten - Health & PE Mrs. Frank – Art, Performing Arts Mr. Dawson - Band Mrs. Beasly-Bunnell – Exceptional Children Dr. Breedlove - Exceptional Children Mrs. Apelgren – Counseling
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Thanks for coming!!!
Any questions or concerns?