1 / 45

FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL IS WAITING FOR YOU

WELCOME. FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL IS WAITING FOR YOU. WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO. More classmates New friends New activities New teachers. THE FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE. School begins at 7:55 and ends at 2:45. The school day is made up of 9 periods. 2 periods : Language Arts

axel-brock
Download Presentation

FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL IS WAITING FOR YOU

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. WELCOME FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL IS WAITING FOR YOU

  2. WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO More classmates New friends New activities New teachers

  3. THE FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE

  4. School begins at 7:55 and ends at 2:45.

  5. The school day is made up of 9 periods 2 periods : Language Arts 2 Periods: Mathematics 1 Period: Science 1 Period: Social Studies 1 Period: Lunch 1 Period: Encore class 1 Period: Encore class

  6. How long are the class periods? • Period 1 is 6 minutes longer for announcements, • Channel One News and attendance • Core class periods last 86 minutes. • Encore classes last 41 or 42 minutes • Lunch periods last 40 minutes • Students have 4 minutes between • classes

  7. Core ClassesLanguage ArtsMathematicsSocial StudiesScience The FMS teaching staff is made up of Core and Encore teachers Encore ClassesVocal MusicInstrumental MusicComputer TechnologyPhysical EducationVisual ArtsHealth Education Modern Languages

  8. Each grade level has 2 teams of teachers who teach the core subjects. • 6th Grade – 2 Teams of 6 teachers • 7th Grade – 2 Teams of 6 teachers • 8th Grade – 2 Teams of 7 teachers The Encore teachers make up another team. • There are 9 teachers on the Encore team

  9. FMS has six teachers who teach the core subjects in sixth and seventh grades Language Math Arts Language Math Arts Science Social Studies

  10. The Sixth Grade Team Mrs. Wagoner, Math Mrs. Brake, Language Arts Mr. Conroy , Math Mrs. Goodwill, Language Arts Science and Social Studies teachers teach all sixth graders. Mrs. Loftin, Science, Mr. Nichols, Social Studies

  11. The Seventh Grade Team Mrs. Dasho, Math Mrs. Marcello, L.Arts Mrs. McKinney, L. Arts Miss Hefty, Math Science and Social Studies teachers teach all sixth graders. Mrs. Schutt, Social Studies Mrs. Pearson, Science

  12. FMS has seven teachers who teach the core subjects in eighth grade Language Math Arts Language Math Arts Science Social Studies Science Social Studies

  13. The Eighth Grade Team Miss Moore, LA Mrs. Kruse, Math Mr. Harris , Math & Mrs. Leek, Language Arts Mr. McKinney, Social Studies Mr. Coler, Science Mrs. Dyer, Social Studies & Science Science and Social Studies teachers teach all eighth graders.

  14. Our staff of nine Encore teachers teach a variety of elective courses

  15. The Encore Team Mr. Collins, Inst. Music Mr. Ursetti, Health Mrs. Barwidi, Computer Tech. Miss Madden, Art Mr. Retherford, Phys. Ed Mrs. Baker, Modern Languages Mrs. Wilkinson-Kirby, Vocal Music Miss Soulsby, Inst. Music Mr. Peterson, Healthy Lifestyles

  16. Encore offerings for each grade EIGHTH GRADE Vocal Music Inst. Music Choir Physical Education Int. Modern Languages Announcements *Computer Tech. / Art SIXTH GRADE Vocal Music Band Intro. to Band Choir Physical Education Healthy Lifestyles *Keyboarding / Art SEVENTH GRADE Vocal Music Inst. Music Choir Physical Education Int. Modern Languages Newspaper *Health / Art * Denotes required courses

  17. We offer accelerated courses in Language Arts and Math PLACEMENT CRITERIA • Current and previous OAA scores • Performance on placement test • “A” in subject (current school year) • Teacher recommendation “Accelerated Language Arts” or “Accelerated Math” will automatically appear on schedules of students who have met the placement criteria.

  18. We believe that regular communication between school and home is important

  19. STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE TEACHERS EMAIL TELEPHONE PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

  20. F.M.S. Newsletter An informational school newsletter will be sent home every Friday. The newsletter is also posted on our web site.

  21. www.fieldlocalschools.org F.M.S. Web Site

  22. Report Cards and Interim Reports Report cards are sent home with students every 9 weeks. Interim reports are sent home with students 4 ½ weeks into each grading period.

  23. PARENT INTERNET VIEWER (PIV) Parents can log on at home and view: Grades Attendance Missed Assignments

  24. TEXTBOOKS ONLINE Families will be given a password for online access to all textbooks: Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies Science

  25. What will students learn at FMS?

  26. Curriculum Ohio’s Academic Content Standards Clearly defined statements of what all students, are expected to know and be able to do www.ode.state.oh.us

  27. Testing Ohio Achievement Tests Reading Grade 6, 7 & 8 April, 2013 Mathematics Grade 6, 7 & 8 April, 2013 Science Grade 8 April, 2013

  28. WHAT IS A PLANNER? WILL I HAVE TO SHARE A LOCKER? TELL ME ABOUT THE LUNCH TIME

  29. STUDENT PLANNER STUDENTS KEEP TRACK OF ASSIGNMENTS DRESS CODE CALENDAR RULES GRADING SCALE PASSES

  30. LOCKERS Each student has his/her own locker. Locker combinations are given with the student’s schedule. Teachers have keys if students need help. We give students plenty of time to learn the combination.

  31. LUNCH MANY HEALTHY CHOICES INDIVIDUAL GRAB AND GO ITEMS SOCIAL TIME

  32. LUNCH MONEY CASH CONTROL SYSTEM EACH STUDENT HAS A 4 DIGIT CODE Parents can put money on students’ accounts and monitor purchases online at www.mealpayplus.com

  33. Lunch Prices Regular lunch $2.75 Milk $0.50 Assorted ala carte items – prices as marked

  34. WHAT DOES MY FAMILY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OFFICE PROCEDURES?

  35. Office Procedures Absent students Send a note with your child when he/she returns to school Call the school office prior to 8:30 A.M. Ask for a medical note if your child was seen by a physician

  36. Late arrivals - arrival after 7:55 A.M. Early dismissal – departure before 2:45 P.M. Office Procedures Parents must sign students in/out in the office. If absence is due to a medical appointment, be sure to bring a physician’s note.

  37. Office Procedures Drop off before school and pick up after school • Enter school grounds via Saxe Rd. • Wait in parking lot nearest the stadium • No need to sign student in/out with the office staff

  38. Office Procedures Cell phone use during school hours is prohibited Label items you drop off in the office

  39. Office Procedures Fees Pay A.S.A.P. Grade 6 : $ 27.00 Grade 7 : $ 27.00 Grade 8 : $ 27.00

  40. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FMS?

  41. GET INVOLVED

  42. ACTIVITIES AT FMS Boys Leadership Girls Leadership Ski Club Library Aide Drama Club Talent Show Art Show Choir Solo/Ensemble Contest Future Problem Solvers Band Spelling Bee Power of the Pen Student Council American Math Competition GCTM Math Competition Math 24 Competition Office Aides

  43. Seventh and Eighth Grade Sports FOOTBALL SOCCER CROSS COUNTRY VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING BASKETBALL TRACK

  44. What comes next? • Mr. Stockley and Mrs. Blake will visit Suffield and Brimfield Thursday and FACA on Friday. • Band demonstrations will be completed during the next week. • Turn in course selection sheet to homeroom teacher before next Thursday, May 10. • Look for a letter that will be mailed home during the second week of August. • Come to FMS to pick up your schedule on one of the designated days. You may find your classroom and locker during that visit. • Come to Orientation in August if you have questions. • Attend Open House to meet our teachers.

  45. QUESTIONS?

More Related