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FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL IS WAITING FOR YOU

WELCOME. FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL IS WAITING FOR YOU. FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. Mr. Nettleton Assistant Principal. Mrs. Blake Principal. WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO. More classmates New friends New activities New teachers. THE FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE.

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FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL IS WAITING FOR YOU

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  1. WELCOME FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL IS WAITING FOR YOU

  2. FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Mr. Nettleton Assistant Principal Mrs. Blake Principal

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

  4. THE FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE

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

  6. 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

  7. 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

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

  9. Core Subject Teams for each grade • 6th Grade – 1 Team of 6 teachers • 7th Grade – 1 Team of 6 teachers • 8th Grade – 1 Team of 7 teachers The Encore teachers make up another team. • There are 9 teachers on the Encore team

  10. The Sixth Grade Team Mrs. Wagoner, Math Mr. Conroy , Math Mrs. Brake, Language Arts 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 Miss Hefty, Math Mrs. Dasho, Math Mrs. McKinney, L. Arts Mrs. Marcello, L.Arts Science and Social Studies teachers teach all seventh graders. Mrs. Schutt, Social Studies Mrs. Pearson, Science

  12. The Eighth Grade Team Mrs. Kruse, Math Mr. Harris , Math Miss Moore, Language Arts 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.

  13. Our team of Intervention Specialists work with many FMS students Mrs. Secaur Miss Driscoll Mr. Bookman Miss Davis Mr. Wilson

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

  15. The Encore Team Mr. Collins, General & Inst. Music Mrs. Ward, Health Mrs. Antol, Keyboarding, Money Management & Computer Tech. Miss Madden, Art Mr. Retherford, Phys. Ed Mrs. Buehler, Modern Languages Mrs. Wilkinson-Kirby, Vocal Music Miss Soulsby, Inst. Music Mr. Peterson, Healthy Lifestyles

  16. Encore offerings for each grade EIGHTH GRADE Contemp. Music Inst. Music (Band) Choir Physical Education Int. Modern Languages II Announcements *Computer Tech. / Art SIXTH GRADE Contemp. Music Inst. Music (Band) Choir Physical Education Healthy Lifestyles *Keyboarding / Art SEVENTH GRADE Contemp. Music Inst. Music (Band) Choir Physical Education Int. Modern Languages I Health *Money Management / Art * Denotes required courses

  17. We offer Honors courses in Language Arts and Math EVERY student is considered for placement in Honors courses EVERY year PLACEMENT CRITERIA • Current and previous OAA scores • Performance on department made test “Honors Language Arts” and/or “Honors Math” will automatically appear on schedules of students who have met the placement criteria (above).

  18. GUIDANCE SERVICES Mrs. Schuck Guidance Counselor

  19. Why do students see our school counselor ? • Friendship • Family changes • Transitions • Study skills • Conflicts • Decision making • Bullying • Self-esteem • Anger • Stress

  20. How can I see our Guidance Counselor ? • Place a note in mailbox outside of the Guidance office Families can request an appointment

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

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

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

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

  25. Report Cards Report cards are sent home with students the first three grading periods (9 week). The last report card of the year is mailed.

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

  27. TEXTBOOKS ONLINE Families will be given a password for online access to all textbooks: Language Arts Mathematics *Social Studies Science *6th grade Social Studies is not online

  28. What will students learn at FMS?

  29. Curriculum Common Core Standards Clear goals that describe what students should learn at each grade level. www.ode.state.oh.us

  30. Testing Ohio Achievement Tests Reading Grade 6, 7 & 8 April, 2014 Mathematics Grade 6, 7 & 8 April, 2014 Science Grade 8 April, 2014

  31. WHAT IS A PLANNER? WILL I HAVE TO SHARE A LOCKER? HOW DOES THE CAFETERIA WORK?

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

  33. 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.

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

  35. 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

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

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

  38. 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

  39. 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.

  40. 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

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

  42. Office Procedures Fees Grade 6 : TBD Grade 7 : TBD Grade 8 : TBD Pay in August

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

  44. GET INVOLVED

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

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

  47. What comes next? • Please look for a letter in mid-August. The letter will include dates for: • Schedule pick up dates/times • New Student Orientation date • Open House date

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