Dr. George F. Mack Middle School presents the

2007 6th Grade Parent Night

Who is who?

Mr. MacDonald

Mrs. Northrup Ms. Conjura

Mr. Lamoreaux

Our Sixth Grade Team

Schedule & Map of Building

Organization for Middle School (Supply List)-What not to bring- CD player, games, toys

Helpful Tips

Study Skills

Ten Things That Best Describe the Young Adolescent

Middle School Discipline

Sleep Patterns

FOLDERS

Sixth Grade Requirements

Math Social Studies Science English Reading Physical Education Language Survey: Tech, Music, Art, Home and

Careers and Life Skills

Language Requirement

A language credit is required to earn a Regents diploma.

Middle School students can earn this credit before high school.

Students can choose French or Spanish.

Your student should plan to take foreign language in high school, if they plan to go to college.

6th Grade Schedule

How can I prepare my child for the change to Middle School academics?

Organization is key Assignment Book (Planner) Color-Coding

Math – Orange Social Studies – Blue Science – Green English - Yellow

Homework Hotline (NEW #)6th grade: 865-4116 ext.3142

Lost & Found

Middle School Guidance

Your Changing Middle School Student (Young Adolescent Handout)

Parent Conferences/Contact

Open Door Policy/Referrals

Groups – need based AVP (Alternatives to Violence

Project)

Academic Intervention Services (AIS)

What is AIS?Academic Intervention Services

How does my child receive AIS support? - New York State Assessments in

Math and ELA -Teacher Recommendations

What is available?ELA Lab

After School Study Club Mandatory Help Time

Summer School

READING IS KEY!

Sixth Grade Reading Program

Accelerated Reader Program

Summer Reading Logs Independent Reading

Health Office

Chicken Pox Shots

– Tdap Attendance

VIDEO PRESENTATIO

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What’s Next

Guided tour with Mrs. NorthrupRefreshments and Conversation with all presenters in cafeteria

QUESTIONS???