FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Preparing Our Franklin Middle School

Students

Preparing Our Franklin Middle School

StudentsBuilding the Foundation for High School and Beyond

Administrative StaffAdministrative Staff

Mr. RaShawn M. Adams, Principal

Mrs. Nikkii Tatum, Vice Principal Mr. Ammon Barksdale, Vice Principal

Mrs. Debra Osman, Dean of StudentsMr. Chester Smith, Dean of StudentsMs. Katherine LaBirt, CODA

• Introduction of FMS Administrative Team• Mr. Nicholas DiMeglio - District Referendum• Mrs. Ardaman Singh - FMS PTSO • Mrs. Francis – FMS “Mixed Bag” Fundraiser• Mr. Adams – Closing Remarks

TONIGHT’S AGENDATONIGHT’S AGENDA

FMS FacultyFMS Faculty

The FMS Faculty will be located in the following hallways:

100 - Social Studies

Auditorium – Dance Class

200 - Science

300 - World Language

400 - Language Arts and Mathematics

500 - Health and Physical Education/FVPA

300/500 - Related Arts

Guidance Counselors Guidance Counselors

Mrs. Quiyon Peters, Students Last Name: A-G

Mrs. Precious Acolatse, Students Last Name: H-Pa

Mr. Aaron Kleinman, Students Last Name: Pe-Z

Mrs. Valerie Northey, Student Assistant Coordinator

Child Study Team MembersChild Study Team Members

• Cathryn Bellezza – Psychologist

A – Ca (7th grade) & A – Gale (8th grade)

• Lois Cody - Psychologist

Ch – Kan (7th grade) & Gall – Jos (8th grade)

• Ellen Rousseau – Learning Consultant

Kar – Pon (7th grade) & La – Tow (8th grade) 

• Mary-Jo Matinho - Social Worker

Pre – Z (7th grade) & Tu – Z (8th grade)

• Rosemarie Kiser - Speech

Franklin Middle School’s Expectations

Franklin Middle School’s Expectations

To ensure that all middle school students attain the knowledge and skills to be prepared for their future. Here is what you can expect the staff to discuss with you

Tonight’s PlanTonight’s PlanMeet the Classroom Teachers

a. Information regarding curriculum

b. Grade Policy

c. Classroom instructional expectations

Instructional Lab Teachers : In Classrooms

a. School Wide Program

b. Language Arts and Mathematics

PTSO Membership Drive

District Referendum

Administration- Available for questions

What the research says…What the research says…

Middle school is a defining point for students in the college and career

readiness process.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

College and Career Readiness

Academic Skills

Academic Behaviors

High School

Readiness

Middle School Success

Academic SkillsAcademic Skills

What the research says…What the research says…

The level of academic achievement that students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact on their college and career readiness than anything that happens academically in high school.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

Reading

Science

Challenges Forward

History

Courses Franklin Middle School Students Take

English

Mathematics

Social Studies

World Language

Physical Ed

Art

Health

Science Electives

Instructional Lab

Instructional Lab: Language Arts and Mathematics

Instructional Lab: Language Arts and Mathematics

• Additional Instructional Opportunity in Language Arts and Mathematics

• This is NOT “Study Hall”

• Rotating Schedule A-C (A), B-D(B) Days with World Language

• Pass/Fail Class this year

• Marking period rotation

Sample Instruction Lab Class

World Language

(All Periods)

A Day B Day C Day D Day

Spanish7th grade

Spanish Mathematics Spanish Mathematics

Spanish8th grade

Language Spanish Language Spanish

65 %

25 %

10 %

Course Placement

Finding the Balance

Course Rigor

Course Success

Supporting AcademicsSupporting Academics

• Stay involved in your child’s education.• Attend parent conferences.• Stay aware of your child’s homework and

school demands.• Attend school events.• Try to connect outside experiences to

school learning to increase interest and relevance.

Tips for

Parents

Supporting Academic Behaviors

Supporting Academic Behaviors

• Ensure that your child has the materials and place to study at home.

• Set a regular time for homework.• Encourage your child to be responsible for

chores and homework.• Provide your child with a range of

experiences to allow him/her to identify areas of strength.

• Talk to your child.

Tips for

Parents

Academic BehaviorsAcademic Behaviors

What the research says…What the research says…

The earlier a student develops important academically related behaviors, the more likely these behaviors are to become a habit.

Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

Academic Behaviors

Orderly Behavior

Positive Relationships

Academic Discipline

Attendance

Supporting Academic BehaviorsSupporting Academic Behaviors

• PBSIS--Positive Behavior Support in Schools– Knight Tokens & Positive Behavior Referrals– Quarterly PBSIS Assemblies• Raffles• Games & Activities• Pep Rallies– Court-Yard– School Store– Student Lounge (Coming Soon)

Questions? Please contact Us:School: 732-249-6410 ext. 201

Virtual Backpack: All important documents are located on the FMS Webpage