Welcome to OMS

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Welcome to OMS!

• Principal Mr. Robert Fenter
• January 22, 2008

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Presentation Overview

• Oceanside Middle School Mission Statement
• Oceanside Middle School Lingo
• Day-to-Day Issues
• Curriculum Overview
• Academic Intervention Services
• State Assessments
• 10 Day Cycle/Student Schedule
• Clubs and Sports
• Enrichment Core Program
• Contact/Information

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Mission Statement

• The mission of Oceanside Middle School is to
  create a safe and challenging learning
  environment in which the entire school community
  addresses the unique needs of the early
  adolescent and inspires each individual to
  develop academic, social, and emotional
  competence and confidence in order to become
  productive citizens in our global society.

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Oceanside Middle School Lingo

• Team
• Advisory
• Group Guidance
• Looping
• Sectionals

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Day-to-Day Issues

• Lockers
• Buses/Late Buses
• School Supplies - TBA
• Pick-Up/Drop Off
• New Facilities
• Safety

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Day-to-Day Issues Data

• What percentage of our 7th grade students
  surveyed indicated they had great difficulty
  during their first week of school?
• Opening their Locker - 17
• Getting to Class on Time - 16
• Making New Friends 7
• Joining a Club or Team 9
• Getting Up Earlier for School 45

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Student Drop-Off
Mahlon-Brower Drive
cars
Staff Parking
Student
Drop-Off
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Safety Efforts
Room 202

• Safety Committee w/ Staff, Parents, Police to
  Plan
• Drills Fire, Lock-Down, Evacuation, Sheltering
• Use of Safety Folders

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Curriculum Overview

• Our Middle School Academic Program
• Emphasizes a standards-based educational program
  that challenges students in all subject areas.
• Encourages students to be thoughtful learners
  through hands-on experiences that assist them in
  constructing meaning from their learning.
• Includes interdisciplinary connections that
  enhance understanding in all subject areas.

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Curriculum Overview

• Integrated Algebra
• English Language Arts
• Social Studies
• Science
• Physical Education/Tech Media/Decision Making
• Special Education
• Technology/Art/Health/ Home and Careers
• Performing Music/ General Music - Choices
• Enrichment Core

• World Language
• Choice may impact the year in which the high
  school Regents exam will be taken.
• Most students who select Spanish will take
  Regents in 9th grade.
• Students selecting Italian or French will take
  Regents in 10th grade.

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Academic Intervention/ Support Services

• Math Lab
• Instructional Support
• Remedial Reading
• ESL
• Extra Help
• Liberty Partnership Program
• Mentoring

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State Assessments

• Grade 7
• January ELA
• March Math
• Proficiency Exam - Spanish
• Grade 8
• Students will take state assessments in all major
  subject areas in January, February, March, May,
  and June.
• Students taking Italian will take the Proficiency
  Exam in June.
• Students will take the Integrated Algebra Regents
  Exam in June.
• Students in our accelerated science program will
  take the Living Environment Regents Exam in June.

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Student Schedule10 Day Cycle

• Students follow a rotating schedule.
• Odd/Even Days Intervention, Enrichment Core,
  Music, etc.
• All students receive a copy of their schedule,
  with locker assignment, in August in our annual
  summer mailing.

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Clubs and Sports

• Over 20 clubs offered to students on a yearly
  basis. Our annual Club Fair will be held in
  September.
• Our sports program continues to thrive each year.
  For some teams, student interest exceeds our
  capacity. In these cases, some cuts are
  necessary to preserve the safety and integrity of
  the program.
• Intramural Program begun this year, allows
  students to experience the physical activity and
  friendly competition of sport, even if their
  skills were not sufficient to place them on an
  athletic team. Intramurals meet each day, during
  each sport season, from 230 310.
• Academic Study Center for students on our
  sports teams, they will have the opportunity to
  get a jump start on their homework assignments
  prior to their beginning practice/games. This
  program is supervised by middle school teachers
  and coaches.

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Sample Student Schedule 5 Days
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Enrichment Core Program

• Science Research
• Math Research
• Art Enrichment
• Music Theory
• Junior Great Books
• Social Science Research 8th Grade Only

• 6th grade teachers, in the coming weeks, will
  recommend students they have seen demonstrate
  strength and interest in the areas in which
  Enrichment Core classes are offered.

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Science Research

• Science Research is designed to provide
  enrichment activities that teach research skills
  in a variety of science disciplines.
• Product The highlight of the 8th grade program
  is the school Science Fair. This project not
  only prepares students for the high school
  program, but also provides an opportunity to
  represent our middle school in outside
  competitions.

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Math Research

• This program is for students who have an
  identified ability or strong interest in the area
  of mathematics. Students will learn techniques
  in math that facilitate research and
  problem-solving skills not found in the standard
  curriculum.
• Product Students will prepare projects for the
  middle school Math Fair and possibly enter
  summary reports of their work and research to
  various outside mathematics fairs and
  competitions.

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Art Enrichment

• This program is designed for students with
  exceptional talent and interest in art. Students
  will be exposed to various media and in-depth art
  experiences beyond the scope of the 7th and 8th
  grade standard art curriculum.
• Product Students create projects that are
  displayed in our annual 9M Art Enrichment
  Showcase. Student work will also be considered
  for entry into art competitions and for display
  in our district arts festival.

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Music Theory

• This is a two year program that explores the
  elements and fundamental structures of music.
• Product Students compose, notate, and record
  their own compositions in our brand new music
  theory computer lab. Musical selections are
  shared at our annual 9M Music Theory Showcase.

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Junior Great Books

• This is an inquiry-based program that provides
  students with an opportunity to interact with
  thought-provoking literature as they further
  develop their reading, writing, and oral
  communication skills.
• Product Students experience an annual 9M Book
  Talk, highlighting one of the course reading
  selections. Staff members and parents are
  invited to participate in this wonderful event.

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Social Science Research8th Grade Only

• Students select topics of study that will be
  the basis of social science research projects.
  These projects focus on a social challenge or
  problem that requires creative solutions to
  improve the quality of life for those who live in
  our society.

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Contact/Information

• E-Mail RFenter_at_Oceanside.K12.NY.US
• Phone [phone]
• Parent Handbook
• Web Site www.oceanside.k12.ny.us
• Counselor Night June 2, 2008