What to Expect During the Middle School Years

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What to Expect During the Middle School Years
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EAST LYME MIDDLE SCHOOL

• 3 Floors/Houses (Bay, Ocean, and Sound)
• 3 to 4 teams (kivas) per floor
• Administrator, Counselor, and Administrative
  Assistant on each floor
• Approximately 80-90
• students per team with
• 5 teachers

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Typical 5th Grade Schedule
815-830 Students enter Kiva and get ready for
the day 830-835 Homebase 840-910 Academy or
Connections 912-1000 Academic Class in Kiva
(LA) 1000-1048 Academic Class in Kiva
(Math) 1050-1130 Academic Class in Kiva
(SS) 1130- 1200 Lunch 1206-102 Academic
Class in Kiva (Sci) 105-151 Life Arts Day
1/Music Day 2 154-240 PE Day 1/World Lang Day
2 245- Locker, Homebase and Dismissal
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Keys to Success

• Organization
• Agenda
• Students are provided with and Agenda to keep
  track of nightly and long-term assignments.
  Parents should check the agenda regularly to
  make sure it is being used.
• Binder
• Pick one day a week, every week, to help your
  student clean the binder in case it is
  disorganized.
• Backpack
• Remind your student to put everything needed for
  school back in the backpack right when completed
  the night before.
• Pick one day a week, every week, to clean the
  backpack.

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Keys to Success

• Homework Time and Location
• It is important to establish a set study time
  every day to help manage the busy schedules.
• The study environment or location is also very
  important.
• Free of distractions like the TV, phone,
  computer, and siblings
• Neat and organized
• In an area that can be easily monitored
• Post goals or priorities near your study space
• Check Homework Hotline
• Check quality of work when completed.

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Keys to Success

• 3. Communication
• Newsletters from the school will be available
  on-line (hard copies may be picked up in the
  office).
• Long-term assignments and quiz grades will often
  go home for
• signatures.
• E-mail teachers and counselors anytime to check
  in with questions, ask for updates or express
  concerns.
• Student-led conferences
• Report cards and progress reports will be posted
  on Edline
• Schedule parent conference with team
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Keys to Success

• Wellness
• Establish an early, consistent bed-time free from
  electronics.
• Students need a nutritious breakfast before
  coming to school and a nutritious snack.

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Keys to Success

• 5. Encourage Involvement
• After-school Activities, Clubs and Sports

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Clubs and Activities

• Service Club Pokemon Club
• Art Club Drama Club
• Chess Club Guitar Club
• Origami Club Cross Country
• Swimming Basketball
• Board Games Volleyball
• Video Game Club Track

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PBIS School Motto
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Teaching Matrix
MATRIX MATRIX Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting
MATRIX MATRIX Bus Hallways Locker Area Classroom Restroom Cafeteria Playground
E x p e c t a t i o n s Respect Self Stay in seat Face forward Walk directly to where you need to go Maintain personal space Use locker storage spaces Keep track of your things Dress appropriately for school Do your best work Be on time prepared Wash and dry hands Return to class immediately Finish lunch before going out Walk Dress for weather Make safe choices
E x p e c t a t i o n s Respect Others Use a quiet conversational voice Use polite language Share your seat Report unsafe behaviors Use a quiet conversational voice Use polite language Walk to the right use correct stairwell Report unsafe behaviors Be considerate of others belongings Be Efficient Stay on task Use polite language Follow classroom procedures Honor privacy Take turns Listen to announcements Wait your turn in line Use polite language Include everyone Wait your turn Use polite language Report unsafe behaviors
E x p e c t a t i o n s Respect Environment Keep bus clean Keep walk areas clear Keep food and drinks in bags Put litter in cans Keep walls and floors clean Use trash receptacles Use lockers appropriately Keep floor clear Keep room clean organized Recycle Keep restroom clean Clean up your area (table and floor) Recycle Use trash receptacles Use equipment properly Return equipment Keep playground clean
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Social Media Tips for Parents

• Keep the computer in a public place
• Periodically check to see what your child is
  doing
• Find out what online communities your child
  participates in
• Find out who your childs online friends are
• Know their usernames in the online communities
• Check childs public postings
• Monitor who your child is texting and what they
  are saying
• Tell your child that you will be checking his or
  her private communication if you have reason to
  believe that you will find evidence of unsafe or
  irresponsible behavior

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Student Success Plans and Naviance

• Academic Growth
• Career Exploration and Planning
• Personal, Social/Emotional and Physical Growth

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• Questions?
• Please fill out the Feedback Form on your way
  out.