8th grade parent

orientation

8th grade parent

orientationBroadview Middle School

Planning for future success!

Broadview Middle SchoolPlanning for future

success!

School Counseling Department

School Counseling Department

Michael Lynch 7-1 to 8-1(203) 790-2858lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.us

Shantay Primus 7-2 to 8-2(203) 790-2803primus@danbury.k12.ct.us

Tany Douangta 7-3 to 8-3 (203) 790-2854douant@danbury.k12.ct.us

Linda Polo - Secretary(203) 790-2895pololi@danbury.k12.ct.us

Michael Lynch 7-1 to 8-1(203) 790-2858lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.us

Shantay Primus 7-2 to 8-2(203) 790-2803primus@danbury.k12.ct.us

Tany Douangta 7-3 to 8-3 (203) 790-2854douant@danbury.k12.ct.us

Linda Polo - Secretary(203) 790-2895pololi@danbury.k12.ct.us

8-1 Cluster Teachers…..8-1 Cluster Teachers…..

English – M. Holm holmmi@danbury.k12.ct.usMath – T. Beninson benint@danbury.k12.ct.usScience – D. Rovnak rovnad@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies – L. Classey classl@danbur.k12.ct.usReading - L. Wood woodla@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education – W. Herzog herzow@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor – M. Lynch lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator – J. Battaglia battaj@danbury.k12.ct.us

English – M. Holm holmmi@danbury.k12.ct.usMath – T. Beninson benint@danbury.k12.ct.usScience – D. Rovnak rovnad@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies – L. Classey classl@danbur.k12.ct.usReading - L. Wood woodla@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education – W. Herzog herzow@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor – M. Lynch lynchm@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator – J. Battaglia battaj@danbury.k12.ct.us

8-2 Cluster Teachers….8-2 Cluster Teachers….English - R. Brunetti bruner@danbury.k12.ct.usMath – K. Seder sederk@danbury.k12.ct.usScience – B. Searle searlb@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies - W. Covill covilw@danbury.k12.ct.usReading – B. Ginty gintyb@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education - B. Kelly kellyb@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor - S. Primus primus@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator - N. Rhodes rhoden@danbury.k12.ct.us

English - R. Brunetti bruner@danbury.k12.ct.usMath – K. Seder sederk@danbury.k12.ct.usScience – B. Searle searlb@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies - W. Covill covilw@danbury.k12.ct.usReading – B. Ginty gintyb@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education - B. Kelly kellyb@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor - S. Primus primus@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator - N. Rhodes rhoden@danbury.k12.ct.us

8-3 Cluster Teachers….

8-3 Cluster Teachers….

English – D. Meany meanyd@danbury.k12.ct.usMath - D. Kelsey kelsed@danbury.k12.ct.usScience – J. Gomes gomesj@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies – A. Regan regana@danbury.k12.ct.usReading – L. Cerlich cerlil@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education – R. Ayers ayersr@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor – T. Douangta douant@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator – J. Battaglia battaj@danbury.k12.ct.us

English – D. Meany meanyd@danbury.k12.ct.usMath - D. Kelsey kelsed@danbury.k12.ct.usScience – J. Gomes gomesj@danbury.k12.ct.usSocial Studies – A. Regan regana@danbury.k12.ct.usReading – L. Cerlich cerlil@danbury.k12.ct.usSpecial Education – R. Ayers ayersr@danbury.k12.ct.usCounselor – T. Douangta douant@danbury.k12.ct.usAdministrator – J. Battaglia battaj@danbury.k12.ct.us

School Psychologist - Dr. Paula GraysonSchool Psychologist - Dr. Paula Grayson

School Social Worker - Mrs. Lori SolloseSchool Social Worker - Mrs. Lori Sollose

Social Skills Counselor - Mrs. Christine MillerSocial Skills Counselor - Mrs. Christine Miller

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mrs. Christine BulmashLicensed Clinical Social Worker - Mrs. Christine Bulmash

Special Ed. Facilitator - Mrs. Christine HolmesSpecial Ed. Facilitator - Mrs. Christine Holmes

Bilingual Support - Mrs. Maria Garcia and Bilingual Support - Mrs. Maria Garcia and ESL/ELL Mrs. Val AndersonESL/ELL Mrs. Val Anderson

Additional Support StaffAdditional Support Staff

8th Grade English8th Grade English

• Students read and respond to classical & contemporary texts.

• Concentration on the persuasive essay.

• Students apply the conventions of standard English.

• Students read and respond to classical & contemporary texts.

• Concentration on the persuasive essay.

• Students apply the conventions of standard English.

8th Grade Reading8th Grade Reading

Personal choice selections. Use of book clubs, literature circles, visual literacy.

Projects include book reviews, multi-media presentations.

Students will also develop reading for information skills and reading to perform tasks.

Personal choice selections. Use of book clubs, literature circles, visual literacy.

Projects include book reviews, multi-media presentations.

Students will also develop reading for information skills and reading to perform tasks.

8th Grade Math Program8th Grade Math Program

Algebra 1 - limited enrollment - students who have successfully completed Pre-Algebra in 7th Grade

Pre-Algebra

Algebra 1 - limited enrollment - students who have successfully completed Pre-Algebra in 7th Grade

Pre-Algebra

8th Grade Earth Science

8th Grade Earth Science

Includes study of volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion, soil formation, meteorology and astronomy.

Includes study of volcanoes, earthquakes, erosion, soil formation, meteorology and astronomy.

8th Grade American History

8th Grade American History Industrialization – Modern

America; units covered include development of U.S. and WWI, the Great Depression and WWII, post war U.S., the contemporary U.S.

Study skills emphasized include historical thinking, analysis of primary source documents, research skills, timeliness, persuasive writing.

Industrialization – Modern America; units covered include development of U.S. and WWI, the Great Depression and WWII, post war U.S., the contemporary U.S.

Study skills emphasized include historical thinking, analysis of primary source documents, research skills, timeliness, persuasive writing.

World LanguagesWorld Languages

Spanish 1Spanish 2French 2

• Second year - Successfully complete level 1 of language.

• College-bound students will need an additional 2-3 years of a foreign language on the high school level.

• REQUIRES FULL YEAR COMMITMENT W/ NO OPTION OF DROPPING COURSE.

Spanish 1Spanish 2French 2

• Second year - Successfully complete level 1 of language.

• College-bound students will need an additional 2-3 years of a foreign language on the high school level.

• REQUIRES FULL YEAR COMMITMENT W/ NO OPTION OF DROPPING COURSE.

8th Grade P.E. Program8th Grade P.E. Program

Mandatory PE Fitness Test Activities include football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, dance, jump rope, fitness, floor hockey, handball and track and field.

Track and Field meet against RPMS in June.

Research essays, performance tests. Appropriate dress in uniform colors and sneakers.

Mandatory PE Fitness Test Activities include football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, dance, jump rope, fitness, floor hockey, handball and track and field.

Track and Field meet against RPMS in June.

Research essays, performance tests. Appropriate dress in uniform colors and sneakers.

Performing Arts Classes

Performing Arts Classes

General Chorus Concert Choir (by audition) Band….performs at 8th Grade Awards Assembly.

Jazz Band - meets after school, one day a week.

Orchestra

General Chorus Concert Choir (by audition) Band….performs at 8th Grade Awards Assembly.

Jazz Band - meets after school, one day a week.

Orchestra

Exploratory Arts……..Exploratory Arts……..

For students not taking a Language

Art Music

For students not taking a Language

Art Music

8th Grade Sample Schedule8th Grade Sample Schedule8 period day8 period day

5 periods for core academic classes5 periods for core academic classes•EnglishEnglish•ReadingReading•MathMath•Social StudiesSocial Studies•ScienceScience

1 period for 1 period for P.E. 2 days per week AND P.E. 2 days per week AND OPTIONS FOR OTHER 3 DAYS:OPTIONS FOR OTHER 3 DAYS:

•ChorusChorus•BandBand•OrchestraOrchestra•Concert Choir (by audition)Concert Choir (by audition)

1 period for FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR EXPLORATORY ARTS1 period for FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR EXPLORATORY ARTS

1 period for Lunch1 period for Lunch

CMT’s in March……..CMT’s in March……..

Reading, Writing, Math and Science.

Importance of doing well on the test

(NCLB requirements, criteria for honors classes)

Reading, Writing, Math and Science.

Importance of doing well on the test

(NCLB requirements, criteria for honors classes)

High School RegistrationHigh School Registration

Meet with DHS counselor in February 2013 to conduct high school registration

Discuss future high school opportunities

Other high school options: Henry Abbott Technical High School Nonnewaug Private Schools

Meet with DHS counselor in February 2013 to conduct high school registration

Discuss future high school opportunities

Other high school options: Henry Abbott Technical High School Nonnewaug Private Schools

Washington D.C. Trip Washington D.C. Trip Criteria for attending:

Any student failing 2 or more subjects for the year is excluded.

Behavior Requirements 3 nights/4 days; one day in Philadephia

Cost to be determined Mr. Primini- Trip Coordinator

Criteria for attending: Any student failing 2 or more subjects for the year is excluded.

Behavior Requirements 3 nights/4 days; one day in Philadephia

Cost to be determined Mr. Primini- Trip Coordinator

Planning for SuccessPlanning for Success

Attitude Achievement Attendance Volunteerism Parental Involvement

Attitude Achievement Attendance Volunteerism Parental Involvement

Planning for Success (cont.)Planning for Success (cont.)

•Use of Broadview AgendaUse of Broadview Agenda•Pertinent information regarding school and district policiesPertinent information regarding school and district policies

•Homework completion is Homework completion is keykey to academic success. to academic success.

Student Success PlanStudent Success Plan

• What is a Student Success Plan?What is a Student Success Plan?

•Focused goal settingFocused goal setting•Use of Naviance computer programUse of Naviance computer program•New initiative beginning in the fall of 2012New initiative beginning in the fall of 2012•Grade 6-12Grade 6-12

Extended Learning After School Program

Extended Learning After School Program

Available for all students Monday through Thursday - 2:30 to 4:30 Many activities for students to participate in along with Homework Help

Transportation is provided Contact number (203) 797-4733

Available for all students Monday through Thursday - 2:30 to 4:30 Many activities for students to participate in along with Homework Help

Transportation is provided Contact number (203) 797-4733

Moving Up Ceremonies Moving Up Ceremonies

End of the year awards and promotion ceremonies.

End of the year dance for 8th graders.

Cluster and/or Class trips.

End of the year awards and promotion ceremonies.

End of the year dance for 8th graders.

Cluster and/or Class trips.

Congratulations……Congratulations……

You’ve survived another year………

Our best wishes to your sons and daughters for continued success!

You’ve survived another year………

Our best wishes to your sons and daughters for continued success!