Thompson Middle SchoolWelcome Class of 2022!

Academics

Balancing up to 8

different classes and

teachers.

Homework -

approximately 1 ½

hours per night

Relationships Teamwork

Combination

Lockers

Assignment

Organization

A/B Days

Managing 8

different classes

and teachers

4 Elementary Schools

merging together

Making new friends

Dances and Social

Events

Practicing Kindness &

Respect

Technology

Group Projects

Clubs

Athletics

Working with

school staff

Becoming more independent in all areas….

Organization

Personal

Chromebooks

Google Classroom

Parent Portal

Monthly STEM

lessons

Digital Citizenship

Block #6.18:00-9:05

Block #6.29:07-10:07

Block #6.3 - Lunch 10:07-10:32Block #6.410:34-11:34Block #6.511:36-12:36Block #6.612:38-1:38Block #6.71:40-2:40

6th Grade Schedule

6th Grade Courses● Language Arts

● Math

● Social Studies

● Science

● World Language - French & Spanish

● Physical Education/Health

● Health - 1 marking period

● Exploratory/Advisory/Performing Arts

○ Study Skills

○ Hands-On Construction Lab

○ Fine Arts

○ Photography

○ Script & Screenwriting

○ Advisory

○ Chorus

○ Band

6th Grade Sports and Clubs● Sports

○ Boys & Girls XC (Fall)

○ Co-Ed Wrestling (Winter)

○ Boys & Girls Track (Spring)

○ Intramurals (Various seasons)

● Clubs

○ Chess Club

○ Environmental Club

○ Jazz Club

○ Math Contest Club

○ Newspaper

○ School Musical

○ Peer Leaders

○ STEM Club

○ Ski Club (unofficial)

○ Student Activities

○ Student Council

○ Tech Tutors

○ T20

○ Yearbook

○ Always expanding….

School Nurse Student Assistance Counselor

TeachersGuidance Counselor

Child Study Team Administrators

Thompson Student

Media Specialist

STEM FacilitatorTechnology Specialist

Literacy Coach

The Middle School Course Selection Guide and 6th Grade Course Selection Worksheet were distributed to all

5th graders from our sending Elementary Schools earlier this year! Contact the guidance office with additional

questions or concerns. (732) 671-2212 x 8706

The guide contains

information on:

Courses, After

School Activities,

and Athletics

In middle school, our students and their families will be accessing

all forms of grading and assessment and report cards through our

online PowerSchool Parent Portal.

All parents/guardians receive their Parent Portal Username and

Password upon registration. It is the same Username and

Password used to access Report Cards from our Elementary

Schools.

Parent Portal

www.middletownk12.org

Both parents and students can use parent portal in middle school.

Students sign in with their student username and password.

Students will not be able to access sibling information.

Both parents and students can get the free PowerSchool Mobile App.

Towards the end of August, the district will open up

Parent Portal for families to view schedules.

Grading Scale All grades will be reported in percentages from 0-100%. We use percent grades for all

assessments and for Report Cards. (Letter grades are only provided here as a point of

reference.)

F Failing

D

B

B+

A

0-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-100

C

C+ A+

GradingEach teacher creates a grading system for his or her class.

Example: 10% Participation 20% Classwork/Projects 20% Homework

20% Quizzes30% Tests

After teachers collect homework, grade assignments, quizzes, tests, projects, etc. they enter scores into their PowerSchool Gradebook. You can then access those grades through the Parent Portal.

Teachers try to post grades as soon as possible. Most grades are available online within 5 days of assignment completion.

All busing information can be accessed through the VersaTrans

Link on the Middletown School District website’s main page:

www.middletownk12.org → Quick Links for Parents

→ Transportation

We suggest that students streamline their organizational materials/binders as much as possible. Below are a few ideas….nothing specific is required! Most of our classes utilize online materials, but students will need some space to store papers and take notes. A large binder seems to work best to help keep our students organized.

Students can separate subjects with page dividers/folders, and use loose-leaf paper for notes, etc..

Also, it’s helpful to store pens, pencils, and highlighters, etc. in a zippered pencil case inside of the binder.

Most students also find it easiest to store their clothes for Physical Education class in a reusable string backpack. Students will not dress for PE on the first day of school.

REMEMBER TO LABEL

EVERYTHING!!!

Tonight’s 5th Grade Parent Information Night.

Lockers will not be assigned until the first day of

school.

5th Grade students will visit Thompson at

the end of May to tour the building and hear

about what Thompson has to offer directly

from our students.

In August, there will be a 6th Grade

Orientation for students and parents.

Students will receive a Chromebook, a Charger, and a Carrying Case on the first day of school. Students are responsible for bringing their charged Chromebook to school each day.

Students will use Google Classroom and Google apps to record all homework assignments and stay organized. 6th Grade Teachers and the Study Skills course will teach these management tools.

Students will be assigned a locker on the first day of school. The lockers measure 12” wide by 57” tall by 10” deep, (but the opening is only 9” wide).The locks are built into the lockers and the combinations are 3 numbers.

Thompson Middle SchoolEnjoy your Spring!

Looking forward to all the new 6th Graders next year!

Go Lions!