7th grade orientation · mr. zach matzek a-f counselor ms. jayden wolcott g-o counselor mr. erik...
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7th Grade Orientation
Learn, Lead, Succeed
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Administration
Dave Moodie
10-12 Assistant Principal
Tom Frazier
High School Principal
Danielle Edmunds
7-9 Assistant Principal
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What is a Middle Schooler?● Filled with intense emotions● Cares more about peer
opinions than those of teachers and parents
● Capable of self-awareness, insight and empathy
● Capable of more responsibility and accountability
● Able to think more abstractly● Increasingly able to organize
their thoughts● Can see both sides of an
argument
**Period of most dramatic brain growth since infancy**
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Parent Tips● Continuous communication with the school● Maintain routines● Monitor technology● Vary friendships● Allow for natural consequences● Leverage our Counseling Staff
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Counseling Staff
Mr. Zach Matzek
A-F Counselor
Ms. Jayden Wolcott
G-O Counselor
Mr. Erik Kastner
P-Z Counselor
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Counseling Staff
Mr. Julie Drollette
School Counselor Mr. John Handel
Preventions Counselor
Mr. Brad Ervin
School Psychologist
Ms. Cheryl Keller
School Counselor
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What can counselors help with?
● Academic monitoring and support● Career awareness and exploration● Social-emotional concerns● Peer conflicts● Support for any issues impacting school performance● Scheduling
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What’s New?● Changing classes
● World Language
● Lockers
● Sports, Clubs and
Activities
Academic Picture● Core Subjects:
○ ELA, math, social studies, science
World Language
● 7th Grade:○ Health, Music, PE, Technology
● Learn, Lead, Succeed Days
● Parent Portal
More students, more teachers, more choices...More responsibility!
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Student Schedule (42 Minute Periods)A Lunch B Lunch C Lunch
Period Red Black Period Red Black Period Red Black
1 7:50-8:35 7:50-8:35 1 7:50-8:35 7:50-8:35 1 7:50-8:35 7:50-8:35
2 8:39-9:21 8:39-9:21 2 8:39-9:21 8:39-9:21 2 8:39-9:21 8:39-9:21
3 9:25-10:07 9:25-10:07 3 9:25-10:07 9:25-10:07 3 9:25-10:07 9:25-10:07
4 10:11-10:53 10:11-10:53 4 10:11-10:53 10:11-10:53 4 10:11-10:53 10:11-10:53
A Lunch 10:53-11:23 10:53-11:23 5B 10:56-11:38 10:56-11:38 5C 10:56-11:38 10:56-11:38
5A 11:26-12:08 11:26-12:08 B Lunch 11:38-12:08 11:39-12:08 6C 11:41-12:23 11:41-12:23
6A 12:11-12:53 12:11-12:53 6B 12:11-12:53 12:11-12:53 C Lunch 12:23-12:53 12:23-12:53
7 12:57-1:39 12:57-1:39 7 12:57-1:39 12:57-1:39 7 12:57-1:39 12:57-1:39
8 1:43-2:26 1:43-2:26 8 1:43-2:26 1:43-2:26 8 1:43-2:26 1:43-2:26
9th 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20 2:29-3:20
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Period 1Time 7:50 - 8:35
Life Science 7Lenhard(218)
Life Science 7Flaitz(218)
Period 2Time 8:39 - 9:21
English 7Rosario(211)
English 7Rosario(211)
Period 3Time 9:25 - 10:07
Study HallYoungers(218)
PE 7-8Moose(Gym)
Period 4Time 10:11 - 10:53
Chorus 7/8Buckel(135)
BandCarson(Band Room)
5B/CTime 10:56 - 11:38
Social Studies 7Stone(214)
Social Studies 7Stone(214)
Period 6CTime 11:41 - 12:23
Technology 7Quanz(146)
Technology 7Quanz(146)
C LunchTime 12:23 - 12:53
LUNCH(Cafeteria )
LUNCH(Cafeteria )
Period 7Time 12:57 - 1:39
Math 7Quibell(215)
Math 7Quibell(215)
Period 8Time 1:43 - 2:26
French 7Evans(207)
French 7Evans(207)
Example ScheduleRed Days (RD) Black Days (BK)
Period 1Time 7:50 - 8:35
Life Science 7Lenhard(218)
Life Science 7Lenhard(218)
Period 2Time 8:39 - 9:21
Music 7Mark(128)
PE 7-8VanScoter(Gym)
Period 3Time 9:25 - 10:07
Math 7Quibell(215)
Math 7Quibell(215)
Period 4Time 10:11 - 10:53
English 7Rosario(211)
English 7Rosario(211)
5B/CTime 10:56 - 11:38
Social Studies 7Stone(214)
Social Studies 7Stone(214)
Period 6CTime 11:41 - 12:23
Technology 7Quanz(146)
Technology 7Quanz(146)
C LunchTime 12:23 - 12:53
LUNCH(Cafeteria)
LUNCH(Cafeteria )
Period 7Time 12:57 - 1:39
Tier III Reading Lab 7-8Benjamin(206)
Tier III Reading Lab 7-8Benjamin(206)
Period 8Time 1:43 - 2:26
Math LabOwen(100)
Study HallYoungers(Cafeteria )
Red Days (RD) Black Days (BK)
Example Schedule
9th Period(2:29 PM - 3:20 PM)● Part of the School Day!● Student support period
○ Teacher driven○ Student driven
● Clubs and activities● Sports Study hall
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Core Area ClassesMrs. Stone - Social Studies
Ms. Rosario - ELA
Mrs. Lenhard - Science
Mr. Quibell - Math
Ms. LaRocca - 8:1:1
Mrs. Sharp - Direct Consultant
Ms. Evans - French
Mrs. Araya - Spanish
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Exploratory ClassesMrs. Buckle- Vocal Music
Mrs. Carson - Instrumental Music
Mrs. Kershner, Mr. Welch, or Mr. VanScoter - Phys. Ed.
Mr. Geiger or Mrs. Quanz- Technology
Ms. Wolcott - Health
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【LEAD】
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Clubs and Activities● Homecoming Week and Pep Rally (9/30-10/4)● Technology Club● Art Club● Archery Club● Trap Shooting Team● Intramurals● Chess Club● Environmental Club (Recycling)
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Clubs and Activities
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● 7-8 Color Guard● Newspaper Club● Student Council● Drama & Musical Productions● National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)● Ski Club● 7-8 Yearbook
Modified Athletics
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Fall WinterSeason #1
WinterSeason #2
WinterSeason #3
Spring
Football
Girls Soccer
Boys Soccer
Cross Country
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Girls Basketball
Wrestling
Boys Basketball
Cheerleading
Swimming Track & Field
Baseball
Softball
Tennis
Modified Athletics
It’s not too late to sign up for a fall sport…
Football Girls Soccer Boys Soccer Cross Country Volleyball Cheerleading
Mandatory Sports MeetingTONIGHT in the High School Gymnasium at 7:00 PM
7th grade students are eligible to participate in sports, clubs and activities so long as they maintain good academic standing.● Grades reviewed every TWO weeks● All-Call made bi-weekly to review ParentPortal at
home○ Phase 1- Warning (Yellow Flag)○ Phase 2- Probation (Gray Flag)
Participation and Eligibility
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Busing
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM
3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM
4:30 PM
5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM
*5:30 PM & 4:30 PM - Community Stops*
Code of Conduct
We use progressive discipline in the HS.
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Code of ConductInappropriate Behavior
First incident Second incident Third incident Additional incidents
Meeting with Assistant Principal and/or Principal
One detention
(2:29-3:20)
Extended Detention
(2:29-5:20) Parent conference
Additional incidents will warrant more severe consequences
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Code of Conduct Tardy to Class/ School
First incident Second incident Third incident Additional incidents
Meeting with Assistant Principal and/or Principal
Meeting with Assistant Principal and/or Principal
Detention/Teacher Appointment
Parent Conference
Additional incidents will warrant more severe consequences
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Dignity for All Students Act/Incident Reports
Forms are available in the office or online
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Digital Citizenship
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What Can You Do?● Be involved.● Know the technology your child is using.● Know the ways to get around parental monitoring.● Know how serious it is. Severe disciplinary
consequences and even law enforcement involvement are possible when electronic devices are used inappropriately.
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【SUCCE
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Monthly Enrichment Opportunities● GOALS:
○ Encourage students to push themselves academically and to set high expectations for their own achievement.
○ Provide opportunities for all students to participate in enrichment activities that will prepare them for paths beyond high school.
○ Appeal, in some capacity, to ALL students and help them to prepare for their future college and career plans.
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Monthly Enrichment Opportunities● No need to apply!● Enrichment opportunities will be offered to all students, on a monthly
basis - starting in October.● Enrichment activities will focus on problem solving, team building,
healthy habits.● Students who participate in at least 4 enrichments will earn the honor of
being designated as an Honors Academy Member - Silver Level (7th -10th grade)
● Informational flyer coming soon!● Monthly emails to students with specific enrichment information will be
sent at the beginning of each month.
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Monthly Enrichment OpportunitiesCoordinators
Nikki Allen, Living Environment
Lynn Blum, Library Media Specialist
Kim Derrenbacher, Technology Teaching Assistant
Kristen Pullen, Art
Mike Terry, Physics
Lisa Wilson-Jones, Earth Science
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Report Cards● PaperLESS (10-Week, 20-Week, and 30-Week Report
Cards)● Request paper copies of Report Card by calling
335-4010 ext. 1004● Parent Portal is available 365 days/year, 24 hours/day,
7 days/week● Final Report Card will be mailed home for ALL
students
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Parent Portal
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Parent Portal Sign-upIn your student’s folder, you will find a form to complete with the information we need to set-up and activate your Parent Portal Account. Once you have logged in, you may use the "Accounts" tab at any time to change your password or see your last login date/time. To see your child's information, click on the small lilac colored triangle that is to the left of their name - then select any of the tabs - i.e., Schedule / Attendance / Grades to review.
Contact Tina Arend with questions: 335-4010 ext. [email protected]
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Tips for a Successful Transition● Be organized- Rotating classes requires organization.
○ Write homework and all necessary information in a planner.
○ Develop an after-school routine.○ Complete homework on the day it is assigned.
● Monitor ParentPortal and Google Classroom.
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LEAD,
SUCCEE
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from the School Nurse
● All students should have their Meningitis Shot prior to beginning 7th grade.
● Make sure your student gets enough sleep at night.● Backpacks● 335-4010 ext. 1010
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from the Attendance Office● Attendance counts!● Make a plan with your student to get to school on
time, every day.● When your student is absent, please call the
Attendance Office. 335-4010 ext. 1199● When your child needs to leave for an appointment for
the day, please come to the attendance office and sign him/her out.
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Student Pick Up and Drop Off● Students should not be on campus prior to 7:30 and should leave
campus after school unless they are participating in a school-sponsored event.
● Traffic Flow: Be sure to use the student drop off lanes!● After-School Bus Times:
○ 2:30○ 3:30 (must have a pass to ride)
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Important Dates
● September 3: High School Open House (6:00 pm)● September 4: First day of school● September 16th or 17th: School Pictures (during PE)● September 30- October 4: Homecoming Week
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Pony Express and Student OrientationPony Express:
● student leaders from DHS ● provide support to 7th graders with the transition
Student Orientation:
● Thursday, August 15th from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm● Team building, skill building, exploring the HS, and much more!● After-school activities throughout the year- focused on the theme of
“Learn, Lead, Succeed”● Make-Up date= August 28th from 9:00-10:00 am
Questions???Please feel free to see me after!
Please be sure to review the folder your student brings home from
orientation!