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Inver Grove Heights Middle School

WELCOME!. Inver Grove Heights Middle School. Jerry Sakala - Director of Secondary Instruction Jodi Wendel - Associate Principal Chai Lee - Assistant Principal Jessica Hallin - Discipline Facilitator Jill Heasley- Counselor Jennell Ulrich- Family Support Worker.

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Inver Grove Heights Middle School

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  1. WELCOME! Inver Grove Heights Middle School

  2. Jerry Sakala - Director of Secondary Instruction Jodi Wendel- Associate Principal Chai Lee - Assistant Principal Jessica Hallin - Discipline Facilitator Jill Heasley- Counselor JennellUlrich- Family Support Worker

  3. IGHMS Mission Statement

  4. Our Vision for our school… • Each student can achieve at high levels. • Each student wants to learn and all parents want their child to be successful in school. • It is our goal to focus our instruction so each student is a priority. • We must put a spotlight on our at-risk students as we plan our instruction in order to shrink the achievement gap. • Our instruction must be based on high rigor, positive relationships, student engagement and preparing the 21st century learner. • We are here for the students. Our decisions must be student focus. • We are in this together – we all learn from each other and support the goals of every class. We do not work in isolation.

  5. Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports A proactive systems approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success.

  6. What we believe… I Integrity G Golden Rule H Help One Another M Motivated S Safe

  7. A Day in the Life of a 6th Grader… • 7 Different Teachers • 53 minute class periods • Change for PE • Lunchtime • Advisory • Schoolview • Attendance • Grades • Discipline • Testing results • Report cards • Teacher Websites

  8. Advisory Class • Providing students with the opportunity for personal/social and academic growth. • Some subjects that are covered are… • Bullying • Gossiping • Organization • Accountability • Goal-setting * This is a time for students to learn more about themselves and for their teachers to get to know their students better*

  9. 6th Grade Curriculum Reading* - leveled instruction English* - writing/grammar based Math* - Course 2 or Pre-Algebra Science* - Physical Science Social Studies* - Minnesota History Physical Education Music – Band or General Music

  10. MS 101 – addition to Social Studies • How to be a successful middle school student: • Organization (use of a planner) • Study Skills – looks different for each class • Note taking • Self advocate • Academic focus • Collaboration • Flexibility/multi- tasking

  11. Honors Curriculum What does it mean to be in honors? • Higher reading level of text • Greater in depth of study • More rigorous assignments • Greater amount of outside work • Higher level of self-study

  12. Honors Curriculum How do we decide? • Multiple testing data points – MCA, MAP • Teacher Recommendation • Honors math test • Parent input

  13. Career & College Readiness In grades 6-8 Ramp-Up to Readiness lessons emphasize helping student develop clear and compelling goals for life after high school and to understand that the effort they exert today will greatly affect their ability to achieve those goals tomorrow. Sixth Grade Focus: What are my interests & talents? Exploring Personality Types (Holland’s Code- Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional) Academic, Personal, Career, & College SMART goals

  14. Other useful tidbits… Teacher Websites – notes, upcoming events, readings, contact information Conferences 3 times a year (October, January, April) Drop in format Progress Reports - delivered at 4-week and 8-week during the trimester

  15. Personal/Social Changes • What to expect… • Forgetfulness • Irritability • Power Plays • Friendship Changes • Ups and Downs • Confusion

  16. Attendance • Attendance is directly correlated to achievement • If you miss school, you miss out. • Be sure to call in to report an absence • Work with Dakota County

  17. Building Tours in May *All 5th graders bussed to IGHMS *Tour of school *Q & A with Student Council members

  18. Thank You! We look forward to seeing you in August.

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