West Middle School

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West Middle School
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Traverse City West Middle School
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School Within a School Concept
Each grade has its own

• Building school within a school

• Faculty staff

• Lunch period

• Office Staff

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Your Class of 2015 Office Staff

• Mrs. Kroupa, secretary

• Ms. Szatkiewicz, counselor

• Mrs. Faulkner, wing principal

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6th Grade Schedule

• Warning Bell 740 748
• First Hour 750 840
• Second Hour 845 935
• Third Hour 940 1030
• LUNCH 1030 1110
• Fourth Hour 1113 1203
• Fifth Hour 1208 1258
• Sixth Hour 103 153
• Res. Period 159 242
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Registration ProcessandCounseling Services

• August 25
• 1200 until 700 p.m.
• August 26
• 900 until 300 p.m.

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Mrs. Keller

• Learning Support Specialist
• for all students at WJH

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AttendanceOffice Procedures Volunteers
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6th Grade Classes
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Proposed Middle School Requirements for 6th
Grade    
Middle School Requirements for 6th Grade    
Resource Period
 
 
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All 6th Graders take

• Math
• Language Arts
• Science
• Western Hemisphere Studies
• Physical Education/Music
• Explorations or 6th Grade Spanish
• Resource Period

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West Middle School Sixth Grade MathematicsMrs.
Faulkner

• Connected Mathematics Project
• Second Edition
• 6th 8th grade program
• Michigan State University

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Seven Units of Study

• Prime Time Number theory
• Shapes and Design - 2 Dimensional geometry
• Bits and Pieces II- Fractions
• Covering and Surrounding Area and perimeter
• Bits and Pieces III- Decimals
• Data About Us- Data
• How Likely Is It?- Probability

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6th Grade Language Arts

• Mrs. Sheldon

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Welcome to6th Grade Language Arts Class
Reading
Speaking
Research
Listening
Writing
Study Skills
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Elements of Literature
Research Report
Informational Reading

• Theme based
• Diverse mix of classics and contemporary pieces
• Variety of genres
• Practical student centered approach to studying
  literature

Poetry
Fantasy
Folktales
Adventure/Action
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Folktales

• Reveal human universal qualities
• Pass on a cultures identity
• Identify text characteristics

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Fantasy

• Transport the reader into an imaginary world
• Encourage thinking about reality and possibility
• Critically reflect on actions, values and morals
• Provide insight into enduring human struggles and
  values

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Adventure/Action

• Individuals can overcome obstacles
• Adversity fosters growth
• Appreciate the shared human experience

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Informational Reading

• Identify
• text characteristics
• organizational patterns
• purpose of text

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Research Project

• Introduce library skills including
• Select and narrow a topic
• Develop research questions
• Locate and evaluate sources
• Address plagiarism

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Grammar

• Reinforce parts of speech
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• In the context of writing, master
• complete sentences
• sentence structure variety
• run-on sentences
• fragments
• phrases
• comparative/superlative (adj./adverbs)
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Punctuation

• In the context of writing, master
• periods
• commas
• quotation marks
• apostrophes
• use of underlining/italics for specific purposes

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6th Grade Science

• Ms. Nelson

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Sixth Grade Social Studies

• Western Hemisphere Studies
• Mrs. Bauer

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What Are the Big Questions Well Explore?

• Why do people of the Western Hemisphere have
  different cultures?
• How did indigenous peoples and explorers affect
  the development of the Western Hemisphere?
• How do the land and natural resources of the
  Western Hemisphere affect the way people live?
• How did governments evolve in the Western
  Hemisphere?
• How can we apply social studies concepts to
  better understand major current local, national,
  and world events?

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How Can SS Support Reading and Writing Skill
Development?

• Learn critical reading strategies to analyze text
  
• Make connections to prior knowledge
• Draw inferences and determine main idea and
  supporting details.
• Analyze point of view, context, and bias in
  primary sources.
• Communicate clearly and coherently in writing,
  speaking, and visually expressing ideas
  pertaining to social science topics,
  acknowledging audience and purpose.

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How Can SS Develop and Apply Thinking Skills

• Use multiple perspectives and resources to
  identify and analyze issues.
• Use deductive and inductive problem-solving
  skills to the problem being studied.
• Deeply examine policy issues in group discussions
  and debates to make reasoned and informed
  decisions.

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How Can SS Help Create Involved Citizens of the
Future?

• What is the rule of law and how does it apply to
  all citizens?
• How can I be involved in public policy at the
  local, state, national, and international levels?
  Why should I get involved?
• How can what I learn in social studies help me
  create solutions to contemporary problems?

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6th Grade Health and Physical Education
Mrs. Pritchard

• Class meets every other day
• Increased physical activity

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Health Education Units

• Nutrition, Exercise and Stress
• Safety

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Physical Activity

• Fitness Testing
• Modified games and sports skills
• Inside and outside exercise
• Dress out lockers available

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Students will need

• Change of clothes
• Athletic Shoes
• Lock
• Positive Attitude

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Basketball Summer Camps

• Incoming 6-9 graders
• Boys June 23 26 WSH
• Boys July 14 17 WMS
• Girls July 21 24 WMS
• Girls June 16 20 WSH

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6th Grade Music Faculty

• Ms. Humphreys ? Band

• I want to be in Band, Orchestra, Choir, or
  Creative Arts

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6th Grade Elective Choice

• I want to be in Explorations

• I want to be in
• 6th Grade Spanish

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If you choose Explorations

• Life Management (9 wks)
• Art (9 wks)
• Technology Education (9 wks)
• Foreign Language 3 weeks of French 3 weeks
  of German 3 weeks of Spanish

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6th Grade Spanish

• Year long
• Interactive
• Lively
• Everyday exchanges
• Culturally based art, dance, crafts, food,

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Bus Transportation

• 28 busses transport WJH students daily
• Emergency Passes Only large number of students
  per bus makes it impossible to honor casual
  requests for bus passes
• Emergency bus passes require a written parent
  request including the students name, the student
  theyre riding with and why, the bus route
  number, and parent phone numbers
• All school rules apply

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6th Grade Activities

• Noon Activity Program
• Boys and Girls Club
• open until 630 p.m.
• Student Council
• Spirit Days
• Staying in 6th grade wing
• Sports

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SIXTH GRADE INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE 2008-2009      
   
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School Liaison Officer

• Detective Matt Mckinley
• Is here for support and teaching.
• Speaks to classes about citizenship, special
• programs and concerns.
• Promotes safe school environment.
• Available to staff and students.

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Student ID Cards
Required for Lunch, Library, Bus, School
Activities
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Library Procedures

• A picture ID is required to check out materials
  from the library.
• Material Check out Two Weeks
• Library Hours 700 a.m. to 300 p.m.
• Library passes can be obtained for lunch and
  resource period. Please see the librarian.

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Cafeterias and Lunch Program

• Three connected cafeterias
• Purchase a lunch or bring a lunch
• Put money on account, rather than
• carrying cash every day
• No ? No student is ever refused a
• lunch
• Free Reduced lunch program
• available - applications are included
• in registration materials

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There ARE healthy choices every day
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STUDENT HANDBOOK

• Policies, procedures expectations
• Reviewed during 1st week of school
• Long and short forms requiring signatures
• Call 6th Grade office with questions
• We need your help with

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Student Dress Code
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Do Not ShareYourCombination with Others
Protectyour Space andPrivacy
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Ms. Quinlan

• Medication
• and
• Nursing Services

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Traverse City Area Public Schools Nursing
Department

• Promote and protect the health of students in our
  community by providing
• Health services
• Health education
• Healthy environment

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When can I talk to a nurse?

• Pat Quinlan, RN is the WJH nurse
• She is on campus 5 days per week
• The 6th grade secretary can also contact me in
  an emergency, when off campus
• I am also available by phone for consultation,
  call 933-5613 or e-mail _at_ quinlanpa_at_wjh.tcaps.net
  

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Why contact the nurse?

• If your child has (a) Special Medical
  Condition(s) such as vision hearing loss,
  diabetes, seizures, asthma. Severe allergies may
  require the need for medication or medical
  treatments during the school day.
• The school office will provide the needed forms.
  Consultation with your school nurse may be
  helpful.

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What about medications at school?

• The only drugs allowed on campus are prescribed
  by a physician or your Health Care Provider and
  provided by parents / guardians.
• If your child needs medication, you and your
  physician or HCP will complete the medication
  authorization form.
• OTC (over the counter) and prescription
  medications must have prior medical approval
  before coming on campus. Adults must transport
  all controlled substances.

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Health Requirements for West Junior High
Enrollment(ages 7-18)

• Immunization Requirements prior to school
  entrance.
• 4 DPT (4th one after 4th birthday) DT Booster
  needed every 10 years.
• 3 Polio (3rd after 4th birthday)
• 2 MMR (1yr and after 15 ms)
• 3 HBV ( 1, 2 -1m, 3 -6ms)
• Chickenpox disease or varicella vaccine after 12
  months of age

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Mrs. AlfieriExtra-Curricular Opportunities
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Sports Physicals May 10th EJH 800 a.m. until
1100
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Upcoming Events

• May 1, 2008, through May 15, 2008
• Each elementary school will tour West Junior High
• Welcome to West Party May 7th
• 430 until 600 p.m.
• August 25 26 Registration
• August 25 1200 until 700 p.m.
• August 26 900 until 300 p.m.

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