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Building Administrators
Rocco Telli – Principal
Melissa Cheslock – Assistant Principal
School Counselors
Kathy Johnston
Mary Jayne Edwards
Dynamic Learning Project School
Google / Digital Promise / EdTech
7th Grade Math
Improvement 7th out of 45 in AIU
7th Grade ELA
Improvement 11th out of 45 in AIU
2016-2017 SPP 74.3
SPP Scores of Neighboring Districts 79.0 Franklin Regional MS 74.3 Gateway Middle School 74.3 Norwin MS 73.6 O’Block MS – Plum 68.7 Trafford MS – Penn Trafford 68.2 Penn MS – Penn Trafford 65.1 Woodland Hills Academy 62.5 East Allegheny JSHS 61.6 Propel – Pitcairn 57.1 Woodland Hills JSHS 50.1 Linton MS – Penn Hills
Regional Middle School Computer Fair –Heinz History Center
16 Student Entries from GMS
Serena Xia – 1st Place in Logo Design
▪ Qualified for State Competition - May 23
Nurfadil Rafiuddin and Emmanuel Ayi Kumi –2nd Place in Logo Design
Deborah Fry and Sara Beltz – 2nd Place in Webpage Design
Pittsburgh Regional Sea Perch Competition
Judged According to
▪ Engineering Notebook
▪ Underwater Obstacle Course
▪ Underwater Challenge
Ami Hayes and Jaydon Hunkele – 1st Place
▪ Will compete at International Sea Perch Challenge Competition at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in June.
Serena Xia and Madelyn Rhea – 3rd Place
Introductions
Middle School Philosophy
Curriculum
Scheduling
Extracurricular Activities
School Support Services
Questions
Philosophy
Improving Academic Skills
Application of 21st Century Skills
Student-Centered Approach
English Language Arts
Pre-Algebra / Algebra / Geometry
World Geography / Early Civilizations
Integrated Science
7th and 8th grade are designed for
students to explore different content areas
while refining their core academic skills in
preparation for high school and beyond.
Schedules can and will be adjusted for the
best interest of the overall student
experience.
7TH GRADE
Using thematic units,
English integrates all
aspects of reading,
listening, writing,
communication skills,
and speaking.
Research and reference
skills will be taught
through completion of a
research project.
8TH GRADE
Emphasis on grammar,
writing styles and
purposes, research
techniques, literary
elements and analysis,
poetic devices
connecting to a text, and
communicating
effectively
Criteria
PSSA Performance – Advanced
PVAAS Probability - > or equal to 90% Adv.
Positive Teacher Recommendation
Benchmark 4 – Advanced Performance
Honors – 4 out of 4
Removal of 95% Grade Requirement*
Criteria
PSSA Performance – Advanced
PVAAS Probability - > or equal to 90% Adv.
Positive Teacher Recommendation
Benchmark 4 – Advanced Performance
Honors and World Language – 4 out of 4
Removal of 95% Grade Requirement*
7TH GRADE
Designed to provide
investigative experiences
and inquiry activities in
the biological,
environmental and earth
sciences
8TH GRADE
Current science
research, careers in the
sciences, atomic theory,
chemical structure,
genetics, mechanics,
energy, and the changing
earth
7TH GRADE ANCIENT WESTERN CIVILIZATION
Designed to illustrate the
relationships between
geography, history, and
culture.
8TH GRADEEVOLUTION OF AMERICAN
REPUBLIC
Designed to correlate
American history from
1689 to 1914, with the
development of the
American republic's
government
7TH GRADE
Pre- Algebra
Algebra I
(*Keystone exam)
8TH GRADE
Intro to Algebra
Algebra I
(*Keystone exam)
Geometry
Criteria
PSSA Math 6 Score – Advanced
PVAAS Projection – > or equal to 90%
Math 6 Grade – A
End of Year Exam – > or equal to 90%
Positive Teacher Recommendation
Algebra I – 4 out of 5
Criteria
PSSA Math 7 Score – Advanced
PVAAS Projection – > or equal to 90%
Pre-Algebra Grade - > or equal to 90%*
Enriched Pre-Algebra Grade - > or equal to 90%
Positive Teacher Recommendation
Algebra I – 4 out of 5
Geometry – Dependent on Keystone Results
Performance Ensembles - Daily Band
Choir
Orchestra
Mandatory evening concerts
In place of “Explore 7 Rotation” in 7th
Grade schedules.
GRADE 7 – 9 WKS EACH
Family and Consumer Science 7
Engineering and Design
STEAM 7
Computer Coding
GRADE 7 – 9WKS
Digital Fluency I
Fine Art 7
Physical Education 7
Health 7
GRADE 8 – 9WKS
Family Consumer Science
Physical Education 8
Health 8
1 Elective for MusiciansOR
5 Electives for Non Musicians
Intro to Spanish
Intro to Latin
Intro to French
Into to German
Fine Art 8
Pre-Engineering 8
Multimedia
Productions
STEAM 8
Digital Fluency 8
Computer Coding
Robotics
ALL ELECTIVES ARE 9 WEEKS IN DURATION
Data and Teacher Recommendations will
be used to determine appropriate core
courses.
(Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies)
PSSA Results do not get released until
Mid – Late July.
GMS Program of Studies will be available online
April 25.
GMS Counselors will present options to current 7th
grade students on May 7 .
GMS Counselors will visit MSMS on May 1 to
conduct a student orientation.
Current Grade 6 students will take a Math
Placement Assessment – May 21 - 25
Course Confirmation Sheets will be sent home on
May 25 for all students
June 14 is the deadline for course confirmation
changes. COURSE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE
CHANGED AFTER THIS DATE!
AIM (Accent on Individual Motivation)
ESL
Special Education
504 Plans
Counseling
SAP – Student Assistance Program
E-Mail: employee first initial and last name (example: [email protected])
Skyward – Essential for Monitoring Students, Assignments, and Contact
Website: Gateway Middle School(www.gatewayk12.org)
Automated E-blast and Phone System
Please see us individually or email us for specific information related to your child.
Mr. Telli – [email protected]. Cheslock – [email protected]. Johnston – [email protected]. Edwards – [email protected]
GMS Office 412-373-5780Mrs. Fischetti and Mrs. Dias