TO PATAPSCO MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR A SUCCESSFUL ......Welcome and Middle School Importance Middle School...
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Navigating Middle School WORKING TOGETHER
FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION
TO PATAPSCO MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Michael Babe, Principal
Andrea Harmon, Assistant Principal
Kendra Lee, School Counselor (Last names: A-L)
Morgan Kempthorn, School Counselor (Last names: M-Z)
Samantha Glass, GT Resource Teacher
Jenn Meikrantz, 6th Grade Team Leader
Michelle Castillo-Whelan, Special Ed Team Leader
Annie Goldthrite, School Psychologist
Jamie Kim, International Student Liaison
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At Patapsco We Are:
VALUEDIMPORTANT
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Agenda● Welcome and Middle School
Importance ● Middle School Scheduling ● GT Programs● Easing into Middle School
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The level of academic achievement that
students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact
on their college and career readiness than anything that happens
academically in high school.
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Preparing Students
for the Future
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The Middle School
Schedule
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● Band● Chorus● Orchestra● Fine Arts possibilities combo:
Art/General Music/Theater Arts/ FACS combination
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● Family and Consumer Science ● G/T Research or
Seminars/Interventions in reading and/or mathematics
● Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop ● Additional Fine Arts Classes
(Art, Music, Theater)
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● Technology ● Financial Literacy● Careers
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Middle School and Elementary ESOL teachers will be working together to ensure that students are placed appropriately for sixth grade.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Healey at [email protected]
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Middle School and Elementary Special Education Teachers will be working together to ensure a smooth transition to 6th grade. IEP transition meetings will be held in the Spring with a middle school representative to review your child's IEP/needs, schedule, and answer any questions you may have.
If you have any questions or concerns prior to our meeting, please do not hesitate to reach out to our special ed. team leader, Mrs. Castillo-Whelan at [email protected].
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Gifted and Talented Program
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Talent Development Offerings: G/T Instructional Seminars
Instruction in Advanced-Level
Skills
Open to All Interested Students
Creative Production or
Inquiry
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Where can I find out about G/T Instructional Seminars at my
child’s school?
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Middle School G/T ClassesG/T MathG/T ScienceG/T EnglishG/T Social Studies
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G/T MathematicsProvides an accelerated and enriched sequence that follows a curriculum of concepts at least two years above the general education curriculum.
▪6 - Pre-Algebra G/T ▪7 – Algebra I G/T▪8 - Geometry G/T
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G/T English
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G/T Social Studies
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G/T Science
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Placement Process For Middle School G/T – 5th Grade
5th Grade • All students reviewed as part of G/T
Placement Process using multiple data points.
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Parental Input in Placement Process
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Who can initiate the placement process in middle
school?
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Measures Included in Placement Process
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Middle School GT Research Class
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6th Grade Research•••••
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•HCPSS G/T Website: www.hcpss.org/academics/gt
•G/T Parent Academies•HCPSS News for G/T Program Information
•HCPSS_GT Twitter
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- Course Placements - Rigor- Personal Interests- Student Success
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At Patapsco, staff and students:● Start with the goal in mind● Do what they do best, every day● Celebrate effort and achievement● Engage in positive experiences each
school day● Create excitement for the future.
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1. Teach kids that intelligence isn’t fixed. They can grow their brains through lifelong learning.
2. Talk to students about college and potential careers. Tell them you believe in them and in their success.
3. Keep the communication lines open - set aside time to regularly talk about feelings and friendships.
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