Presenters:
Sean BurnsPrincipal
Corbin StoltzfusAssistant Principal
Faculty Members
6th GradeParent Information Night
Course Selection
Promoting a caring environment
Responsible for our learning
Interacting collaboratively
Devoted to challenging our minds
Excellence in all that we do
Our Vision - PRIDE
Emerging adolescent students learn best when belonging to an intact team.
Teams Provide…• Personalized learning environment• Focus on the whole child • Integration of curriculum• Coordination of activities
Middle School Philosophy
Core Area Required CoursesGrade 7
Language Arts
Literature Links
Social Studies
Science
Mathematics
6 periods/cycle
3 or 6 periods/cycle
6 periods/cycle
6 periods/cycle
6 periods/cycle
Elective OpportunitiesYear LongBandChorusOrchestraWorld Language
**One music elective must be scheduled in 7th or 8th grade
SemesterFine Studio ArtsCraft Studio ArtsPE ElectiveDramaMusic Through the
AgesMedia StudiesSTEAM Applications
8th Grade only
Mr. Sammler
Grade 7• Health and Physical Education – 3 days all year
• 1 Marking Period(MP) of PE, 2 MP of swimming, and 1 MP of Health and Fitness
• Exploring Technology – 3 days for one semester• Family and Consumer Sciences – 3 days for one semester
Grade 8• Health and Physical Education – 3 days all year
• 1 Marking period(MP) of fitness, 1 MP of health, and 2 MP of PE
• Applied Technology – 3 days for one semester • Art – 3 days for one semester
Special Area Rotations - Required
Mrs. MarkofskiFull-Year Courses – 3 days/cycle
Band, Chorus, & Orchestra
Semester Courses – 3 days/cycle Media Studies Drama Fine Arts Studio Craft Studio Arts Physical Education STEAM Applications – 8th grade only Music Through the Ages**
**One music elective must be scheduled in either 7th or 8th grade.
Elective Courses
Mrs. Chaville-Fuller
French I – Part IGerman I – Part ILatin I – Part ISpanish I – Part I
Two year commitment Classes meet every day Additional entry points in 8th grade
& HS
World Languages
Mrs. Frank Language Arts
• Thematic units: Family, Acceptance, Choices & Consequences, and Heroes
• Writing in 4 modes: Narrative, Argument, Explanatory, and Research
Literature Links• Development of vocabulary• Continue thematic units• Analytical writing about literature• Focus on Analyzing and Interpreting Non-fiction texts
Language Arts & Literature Links
MathematicsMath Pathways
Mr. CharlestonGrade 7
Algebra
Pre-Algebra-formally 1A
Direct Instruction
Grade 8
Geometry
Algebra 1A or Algebra 1B
Direct Instruction or Algebra 1A
Student placement will be determined by the following criteria and data points:
Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis TestDistrict Mid-Year AssessmentsPSSA Scores – Grades 4 & 5Everyday Mathematics Unit TestsCurrent Course AverageTeacher Recommendation
Mathematics
Ti-30XIIS or Ti - 82,83,84,89, N-Spire
(2-line scientific) (graphing) best for HS
and SAT’s
Texas Instruments Calculators
Dr. Monaghan
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has implemented requirements for High School graduation.
Current requirements include proficiency in:Algebra IBiologyLiterature
Keystone Examinations replace PSSA in High School2018-2019 – Graduation Requirement
Keystone Examination
Mrs. Gerstenberg
Life Science Topics: Cells, Genetics, Biodiversity, Ecology and
Environment
Honors Life Science Independent research project - requirement Prerequisites: test average of 92% or
higher in 6th grade science, teacher recommendation, and mastery of specific mathematical skills.
Life Science
Mr. Hoagland
World Cultures and Geography Four major units of study – Ancient Greece,
Rome, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, China & East Asia
Focus on culture, geography, history, religions, economics, and government
Incorporate technology to conduct independent and group research and problem based learning
Social Studies
Gifted Support – Seminar Reading and Mathematics Support
Classes Learning Support students may be
scheduled for additional periods of support within the 6 day cycle.
Guidance Counselor for each grade Crisis Counselor
Supplemental Services
Sample ScheduleDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
P1 Math Math Math Math Math Math
P2 Science Science Science Science Science Science
P3 FCS H/PE FCS H/PE FCS H/PE
P4A(30) Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
P4B(30) Team Team Team Team Team Team
P5 SS SS SS SS SS SS
P6 Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin Latin
P7 LA LA LA LA LA LA
P8 LitLink
BandChorus
LitLink
BandChorus
LitLink
Band Chorus
Clubs and CommunityMr. StoltzfusClubs (1x)
Art Clubs Fly FishingTV StudioBasketballWalk and TalkBoard Games
Community Meeting (1x)OlweusBuild ConnectionsMentorsSpecial GuestsInternet SafetyToleranceAcceptance
• Band/Chorus/Orchestra• Cabaret or Musical Productions• Art Clubs (multiple)• National Junior Honor Society (8th Grade)• Spelling Bee• Odyssey of the Mind• Lego Robotics• Yearbook• Student Council• Builders Club & Leo Club• Fly Fishing
Extra Curricular Activities
Sports ActivitiesMiddle School Sports
BaseballBasketballCheerleadingCross CountryField HockeyFootballLacrosse (Girls)Soccer (Boys and Girls)SoftballTrack & FieldWrestling
PIAA Physical Information
IntramuralsTennisFitnessBasketball
Nominating committee is currently looking for candidates for our PTA board for next year.If interested please email Jill Reese at
[email protected] Attend five meetings during the year –
6:30 start timeFollow on Facebook at OJR MS PTASupport activities and events at school
7th and 8th grade dances7th grade Welcome Back – (New this year)
Parent Teacher Association(PTA)
• Parent Meeting - tonight• 6th grade teachers meet with MS team – February 12th • Guidance counselor meet with students to explain MS
electives (2/17/16 – 2/26/16) • Students will learn how to login and select electives.• 6th grade teachers share recommendations and answer
questions at parent conferences (March 2nd and 3rd)• Course selection will close on March 14, 2016• Math & Literature Links placements determined by student
data – Spring• 6th Grade visits the MS on June 2nd • Course verification email in late April/May to check courses
on Skyward.• Student schedules available in late August prior to visitation
days.• NEW – 7th Grade ONLY on August 16th (9:30 – 12:00)• MS Visit and Explore – August 18th and 22nd (10:00 – 12:00)
Course Selection Process
Thank you for coming this evening! We look forward to working as a TEAM to provide the support our students need to be successful at
OJRMS.
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