A Successful Crossing to NEMS

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A Successful Crossing to NEMS

• 5th Grade Parent Orientation

Prepared by Amy Jo Smith
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What does the middle school schedule look like?

• School begins at 735 and ends at 238.
  (Wednesday ends at 248)
• There are 5 classes (Math, Science, Social
  Studies, Language Arts, Fine and Practical
  Arts/Physical Education) that are approximately
  60 minutes long. There is also an
  Enrichment/Intervention period for 45 minutes
  each day.
• The order of classes changes daily.

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How are schedules assigned?

• Student schedules will be developed from
  information provided by the elementary schools.
• Students who have been identified as Challenge
  Students are grouped into Clusters and their
  needs addressed in the general education
  classroom in conjunction with the Challenge
  teacher.
• Students who have been identified as Special
  Education students are grouped into Clusters and
  their needs addressed in the general education
  classroom and flexible grouping.
• Class sizes range from 20 to 35.
• We have several co-taught classes.

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What is difference between Fine and Practical
Arts and Specials?

• Fine and Practical Arts are Music, Health and
  Human Services, Art, Computers, and Tech Ed.
• Each of these classes last for 18 days.

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How is Physical Education different?

• Students will have Physical Education every other
  day throughout the entire school year.
• Students are expected to dress in a Physical
  Education uniform each day for class. They are
  also expected to have appropriate shoes.
• Students should bring pencil and paper to
  physical education class as well.
• Students are expected to participate in all
  activities to the best of their ability.

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Will the cafeteria work the same way?

• Students will be assigned an account number, like
  in elementary school.
• Students will have the usual lunch choice and can
  then supplement their lunch with snacks and
  juices.
• Students receiving free and reduced lunch in
  elementary school will receive free and reduced
  lunch in middle school until the forms have been
  turned in.

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How much homework should I expect?

• Homework may be assigned every night. There will
  be Math and Language Arts homework every night at
  least.
• Very rarely will homework assignments be
  completed during the school day. (No Study Hall)
  
• Long Term projects may be assigned on top of
  regular assignments.
• The key to being successful is writing down all
  assignments in your assignment book and making a
  schedule.

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How do I get in touch with teachers?

• E-mail
• Phone Calls
• Notes in the planner (assignment book)
• Parent Teacher Conferences (schedule through the
  guidance office)
• Parent Teacher Conference Night

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How can I stay on top of events at NEMS?

• Web Site (The website is updated as time permits,
  therefore does not always reflect all events.)
• The sign at the front of the building
• Newsletters (sent home with interims or report
  cards, quarterly)
• County Calendar

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Lockers

• Students are assigned a locker for their personal
  use.
• Students are not to share lockers.
• There are set locker times throughout the day.

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When will I find out the Bus Schedule?

• Bus Routes and Pick up times will be mailed to
  your house prior to the start of school.
  Specific bus questions should be directed to the
  CCPS transportation office.
• Students must ride their assigned bus. They will
  not be permitted to ride a bus with a friend for
  any reason.

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Curriculum

• In middle school there is more emphasis placed on
  content knowledge.
• County Produced Tests in Language Arts, Math, and
  Science.
• Emphasis is placed on deadlines. Late
  assignments are penalized.

Keep track of your childs grades online!
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What is this about a week long field trip?

• Every 6th grader has the opportunity to attend
  North Bay, an outdoor adventure learning
  experience.
• September 24 - 28, 2007

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JUMPSTART

• Students have the opportunity to tour the
  building, practice with lockers, learn to read a
  schedule, and meet new friends.
• There are three sessions to choose from. Spots
  will be assigned on a first come, first serve
  basis.
• Sign up today!

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Success in Middle School is a partnership between
parents, students, and the school!We look
forward to entering into that partnership with
you.
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