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Welcome To Our New 6th Grade Parents
Distinctive Characteristics of a Middle SchoolTeamsElective CoursesUnified Arts Semester Classes
Middle School – a school in the Middle
Elementary
20 – 25 Students
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Same Teacher
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Mr. Smith’s Class
HighMiddle
Many Students
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Individual
schedule
decides
teachers
Group of 150 Students
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Same Group of 4
Teachers
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Team
Teams At Fall Creek Valley
Science TeacherEnglish Teacher
6th Grade – Reading & Lang. ArtsMath TeacherSocial Studies Teacher
6th Grade Teams At FCV
Team 6-1– Team Leader- Mrs. Nierman
Team 6-2– Team Leader – Mrs. Russick
Team 6-3 – Team Leader – Mrs. Scott
You will find out your child’s team during registration in August.
Your Child’s Schedule At Fall Creek Valley
Bus Drop off at 7:35 AM If you eat Breakfast you can leave bus before 7:35 AM
School begins at 7:45 AM and ends at 2:45 PM 5 Core Subjects – with Team Teachers
Language Arts Reading Math Science Social Studies
2 One Semester Unified Arts Rotation Classes 1 Elective Lunch
Rotation Class and Electives
RotationArtTechnology
EducationGeneral MusicFamily and
Consumer Science
World Drumming
ElectivesSpanish (Forest
Glen Global ONLY)
OrchestraBandChoirStudy HallWorld Cultures
HALLWAY EXPECTATIONS - Be a STARSafe:Walk on RightHands/Feet/objects to self
Tolerant:Use school appropriate languageAccept individual differences
Accountable:Attend class on-timeFollow the Dress CodeKeep hallways clean (use trash cans)Have a pass to be in the hallway during class time
Respectful:Level 2 voice (conversational)Follow the 4-step procedureRespect the property of others
Expectations for Effective Communications
• Return all Email and/or Voicemail from Parents within 24 hours
• Send list serve message at least once per week
• Update Web grades at least once every 2-weeks
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Bearcat Council Bearcat Morning NewJazz Band Drill Team Academic Pursuit Heritage Day Builder’s Club Club SixIntramurals Talent ShowChess Club YearbookStudent Newspaper
Recognition ProgramsAcademic Achievement Honor Roll
Regular High honor roll Honors with distinction
Team CelebrationsSTAR BucksPerfect AttendanceCharacter Education
Lunch Procedures at Fall Creek Valley
More Ala-carte choices & Chili Cows available.
Leave money on account- best if before 7:45 am.
You choose your seat
Lunch is a class period – You MUST be on time.
Once in cafeteria you may only leave with a written pass.
We expect you to behave and clean up after yourself.
How do I show respect to any adult when I am being addressed
4-Step process for showing respect
Stop and turn and Look towards the adult Be humble
Listen : let the adult speak first If needed: May I explain? May I ask a
question?
Fall Creek Valley AthleticsBoys Girls
Fall: Cross Country (6-8) Cross Country (6-8) Football (7-8) Volleyball (7-8) Tennis (6-8) Tennis (6-8)
Cheerleaders (7-8)
Winter: Basketball (7-8) Basketball (7-8) Wrestling (6-8) Cheerleaders (7-8)
Spring: Track (6-8) Track (6-8)
Baseball (7-8) Softball (7-8)
Things to remember to be prepared to participate in Athletics at FCV
Activity Bus for ride home Tuesday – 4:20 pm; Wednesday – 5:20 pm, Thursday -
5:20pm For other times – parents must provide transportation.
You must attend practice everyday
Physical form on file in Athletic office. 1 per school year; after May 1st of previous school year
Parents – please sign up for Bearcat Athletics List serve
What does a Guidance Counselor Do?
Assists you with problem solving
Schedules your classes
Can guide you in selecting extra curricular activities
Periodically offer small group or classroom activities
Offers support to you and your parents
Can answer almost any question you have about middle school
What do you/your child need to do to prepare for 6th Grade ?
Read your Fall Creek “Transitions” newsletter-this will be sent home with students in May
Pay attention and ask questions during your visit to Fall Creek Valley
Take home any information you receive to your parents
Talk to your parent/guardian about what elective class you plan to take next year.
Fill out and return your elective selection sheet to your elementary school teacher by April 17, 2009.