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Welcome to…Northside Middle School
Sixth Grade Open HouseApril 19, 2018
Tonight’s Agenda● Introductions
● Open House Presentation
● Small Group Q&A sessions
●Tours
Mrs. Amy Dixon, Principal
● Northside principal for eleven years.
● Amy and her husband have four grandsons - one born this week!
Mr. Evan Burton, Assistant Principal
- Mr. Burton is completing his third year as the assistant principal.
- He enjoys basketball
and traveling.
Mr. Tim Lax, Dean of Students
● Northside Dean for eleven years.
● He enjoys camping and the outdoors.
Mrs. Erin Wagner, Counselor
She will be the 7th grade counselor.
Erin and her husband enjoy watching their kids’ sporting events.
Mr. Scott Ousley, Counselor
Mr. Ousley will be the 8th grade counselor.He enjoys playing golf in the summer.
Leave tonight knowing three things.
1. Your student will be supported and challenged academically.
2. Northside is a safe and positive learning environment.
3. We believe school should be fun!
Your student has a place here at NMS.● One size does not fit all.● 7th grade Academic Teamso Navigatorso Trailblazerso Tyros
● Life Skills● Each team has its own unique
personality.● Global Studies Pathways, World
Languages, Resource and many more options.
Northside is safe and positive. We have:
●Secure entrances and exits●Staff trained in emergency procedures●The best school-wide PBIS in the district●Great student attendance●Excellent student-teacher rapport●Very low number of discipline issues●Inclusive environment
School is fun at Northside!
Fun through learning.
Fun through experiencing success in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities.
Fun through...well just having fun!
Fun through learning
Fun through success in … Academic Competitions
Northside has won first place for the last four (4) years in the Math Counts Chapter Competition.
Fun through success in … Academic Competitions
Northside’s Interdisciplinary Academic Team won first place in the state of Indiana in 2017.
Fun through success in … Academic Competitions
For the last nine years, Indiana has recognized the Top Ten cumulative scores (English, Math, Social Studies, Science and Interdisciplinary).
Northside has been in the Top Ten all nine years!!
Fun through success in …. Athletics
Tri-County Champions (7 out of the last 8 years)
Fun through success in …. Co-Curricular Classes
Gold with Distinction in the Indiana State School Music Awards year after year after year.
Just to have FUN!● Spartan Party● Lock-in● Dances● Talent Shows● Ski Trip● Theme Dress Up
Days● 7th Grade Field
Day
● Honor Roll Sundae Bar
● Bow Tie Wednesday● Team Lunches● 8th grade
Washington, D.C. trip● 8th grade Picnic
What are the 7th grade teams?
● Navigators – first floor south
● Trailblazers – second floor southeast
● Tyros – second floor southwest
Navigators
Mrs. Schmidt
Mrs. Olson
Mr. Legge
Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Toppe
Mr. Hudelson
Trailblazers
Mrs. KennedyReading & Literature
Mrs. Schurr-SmithMath & Pre-Algebra
Mr. ReedScience
Miss BonamSocial Studies
Mrs. McCrackenWriting & Literacy
Mrs. RitcheyTeacher’s Assistant
Tyros
Mrs. Stewart
Mr. Voelz
Mrs. Maini
Mrs. Bowers
Mrs. Callison
Mrs. Freeman
Why do we have teams?
● Small school/big school advantages● Team planning periods● Integrated/Interdisciplinary Instruction● All students have many adults that know
them well.● We are six teamsbut one school!
Instructional Minutes for Navigators and Trailblazers
● Language Arts-100● Math 7 or Pre-Algebra -50● Science-50● Social Studies-50● Exploratory-90 (2-45 minute periods.)● Resource-20● Lunch-30
STUDENT SCHEDULE
This is an example of the Navigator and Trailblazer schedule.
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Period 9
7:50-8:40 8:45-9:30 9:35-10:25 10:30-11:20 11:25-12:15 12:20-12:40 12:45-1:15 1:20-2:10 2:15-3:05
Instructional Minutes for Tyros
● Language Arts - 90
● Math - 45
● Science - 45
● Social Studies - 45
● World Language - 45
● Exploratory - 90 (two 45 minute periods.)
● Lunch - 30
STUDENT SCHEDULE
This is an example of a Tyro schedule. Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Period 9
7:50-8:40 8:45-9:30 9:35-10:20 10:25-11:10 11:15-12:00 12:05-12:35 12:40-1:25 1:30-2:15 2:20-3:05
Instructional Strategies on ALL Northside Teams
⦿ Universal Design for Learning⦿ Socratic Seminar⦿ Problem-Based Learning⦿ Project-Based Learning⦿ Journaling⦿ Simulations⦿ Cooperative Learning⦿ Use of technology⦿ Study teams in math⦿ Interdisciplinary units⦿ 21st Century skills
World Language
⦿ Students take Spanish or French for high school credit
⦿ Students have world language instead of Resource (study hall)
⦿ Students can take “2 and 2” or at least 3 years of the same language (for Academic Honors diploma)
⦿ This does not prevent students from taking Band or Choir.
Math Has Three Options⬜ Mathematics 7-Based upon the 7th Grade Indiana
Mathematics Standards
⬜ Pre-Algebra⬜ End of term grades of “B+” or higher in sixth grade
mathematics and “B” in Language Arts◼ Sixth grade ISTEP+ Math score of 520 or higher◼ Sixth grade English/Language Arts score of 460
⬜ Algebra
Algebra 1 Honors for 7th Grade● This course is for very high ability
mathematics students because the student is skipping two years of math.
● Requires classroom teacher recommendation and review by Dale Nowlin, the Mathematics Department Chair.
Mathematics Curriculum Flow Chart
Grade Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
7th GradeMath Course
Mathematics 7 Pre-Algebra Algebra I
8th Grade Math Course
Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry
9th Grade Math Course
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II
7th Grade Exploratory Classes● Industrial Technology (ITE)
● Health
● Physical Education
● Art
● Family & Consumer Science
● Computer Keyboarding
● General MusicNINE WEEKS
7th Grade Elective Classes
● Band
● Choir
FULL YEAR
Extracurricular Opportunities!!
Get Involved!!
Here are some of the choices:
Our goal is 100% student participation.
Athletic Physicals
● You must have a physical to begin practice.
● Must be dated after 4/1/18● Follow @NorthsideAD for information
on all Northside Athletics
Cross Country -A Trail of Success - Girls
Cross Country -A Trail of Success - Boys
Football - 7th and 8th Grade Teams
Northside Boys Tennis
Future Lady Spartans,We can’t wait to meet you at the NET!
Look for Open Gym times this summer!
Intramural Sports
● 20 sessions
● Boys in the Fall, Girls in the Spring
● Open to anyone that is not on a school organized team during that session.
Orchestra
SPELL BOWLState
qualifier for the last six years.
State Champion in 2016.
Northside’s HuddleThursday Mornings
7:15 – 7:45Gym II
Thursdays3:15 – 4:30
Peer LeadersMrs. Wagner
Who are Peer Leaders?
Peer Leaders are a group of 8th graders that are nominated during their 7th
grade year for their extraordinary leadership skills. Peer Leaders truly
desire to make a difference at Northside. These students are typically
involved in: NMS Open Houses, canned food drives, PBIS kick-off day,
“Safe Schools Week”, new student orientation and much more. Peer
Leaders help create a learning environment where students feel welcome
and safe.
Discover our library media center!
Summer Reading Challenge
Lunchtime Book Club - Games and food that correspond to a book!
Makerspace
A place for students to create and
design.
Manga Club
Computer Coding Club
and Crypto Coding
WASHINGTON, DC TRIP - May 2020At least 6 opportunities to fundraise! Many students that participate in fundraising opportunities during both their 7th and 8th grade years pay for most, if not all, of their DC trip.
How can I stay connected?● Volunteer Opportunities
◦PBIS◦School Fundraiser: Lock-in◦Field Trips◦Library/Media Center◦Sports- Be a team mom or dad
● Get weekly email updates! ● Follow us on Twitter & Instagram:
@NorthsideMS● Parent/Teacher Conferences October 4, 2018.● Parent Portal-Grades● Team Homework Page; school website
Schedule Pick-Up DayFriday, August 3, 2018
Students may locate all of their classrooms and practice opening their
locker.
Monday, August 6, 2018
Back-to-School Night at NMS
Come meet all of your student’s teachers and learn a little about
each class!
Leave tonight knowing three things.
1. Your student will be supported and challenged academically.
2. Northside is a safe and positive learning environment.
3. We believe school should be fun!
Agenda- Next Steps
Question and Answer Sessions
Tours -Si desea un tour en español, busque el letrero 126 o 008.
Q & A Sessions, Tour GroupsLast Name RoomA 215Ba-Bo 201Bp-Bz 104Ca-Ci 214Cj-Cz 120D 117E-F 119Ga-Gi 114Gj-Gz 112Ha-He 216Hf-Hz 204I-J 130
Last Name RoomK 135L 124Ma-Mc 202Md-Mz 003N-O 102P 132Q-R 131Sa-Si 103Sj-Sz 105T-V 010Wa-Wh 206Wi-Z 108
Si desea un tour en español, busque el letrero "126" o “008”