Howard B. Mattlin Middle School

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Howard B. MattlinMiddle School

• 5th Grade
• Transition Meeting
• Welcome

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Agenda

• Welcome
• The 6th grade program
• Curriculum
• Frequently asked questions
• Your questions

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Characteristics of Young Adolescents

• rebellious
• loyal to friends
• need frequent affirmation from adults
• moody, restless, self-conscious
• Confused
• mature at varying rates of speed

• seek acceptance from peers (identity)
• egocentric
• highly curious
• seek relevance
• sensitive to criticism
• strong sense of fairness

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Developmentally Appropriate Transition

• Grade 5
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Elementary model
• Change for special area classes only
• Grade 6
• Interdisciplinary Teams
• Instructional Teams
• Move as a class

• Grade 7
• Instructional Teams
• Re-group for all subjects
• Individual programs
• Grade 8
• Instructional Teams
• Greater specialization
• High school credit

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P. R. I. D. E.

• P Personal Best
• R Respect
• I Impulse Control
• D Decision Making
• E Empathy

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6th Grade Schedule

• Core Area Subjects
• English (2 Periods)
• Social Studies
• Science
• Math

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Special Area Subjects

• Full year Courses (Every Other Day)
• Physical Education
• Health
• ½ Year Courses
• Art
• Music
• Home and Career Skills

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Special Area Subjects

• ¼ Year Courses
• Computers
• L.O.T.E
• Spanish
• French

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Counselors Corner

• Classroom presentations
• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Study skills
• Organization/Time Management
• Social Interactions/Friendship
• Changing Families
• Healthy communication in relationships
• Self-esteem

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Student Feedback

• Likes
• More freedom- can meet new students in specials
• Teachers are VERY GOOD, nice and funny
• We are not separated by Parkway or Old Bethpage-
  we are all Mattlin
• We are used to the school
• Dislikes
• Work is harder
• Lunch is later in the day
• Tips
• Arrive to class on time
• Dont be scared
• Be organized
• Eat breakfast because lunch is later in the day
• Do your HW- it counts
• Do not wait until the last minute to study
• Good Luck!