Welcome Rising 6th grade Parents

Parent Information NightJANUARY 24, 2017

Main

Outcomes/Agenda

By the end of the meeting you will be able to:

➢ Identify what we value, who we are as a school, and what makes us unique by reviewing our mission and vision.

➢ Identify how we are successfully going to prepare your child for high school and college/career readiness by becoming familiar with the course offerings at Roberto Clemente Middle School.

➢ Reviewed the registration process as well as the transition between elementary and middle school

Introductions ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Jeffrey Brown, Principal Dr. Tiffany Awkard, Assistant Principal, Rising 6th grade Mr. Scott Smith, Assistant Principal, Rising 7th grade Ms. Rose Alvarez, Assistant Principal, Rising 8th grade Ms. Somer Snider, Assistant Principal/Center coordinator

MYP COORDINATOR MS. MOLLY MURRAY

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT› Resource Counselor, Ms. Catherine Reddington

› Rising 6th grade counselor, Ms. Karen Joseph & Ms. Nancy Fiallo

› Rising 7th grade counselor, Ms. Catherine Reddington & Ms. Nicki Walter› Rising 8th grade counselor, Ms. Natalie Williams & Ms. Wendy Morris

Meet Our Content Specialists and 6th Grade Team Leaders

CONTENT SPECIALIST• English Language Arts Content Specialist- Ms. Karen Orens• Mathematics Content Specialist- Ms. Cherin Hershkowitz• Social Studies Content Specialist- Mr. Sal Assenza• World Languages/Arts Content Specialist- Ms. Jennifer

Scavulo• Science, Technology, Engineering Content Specialist –Ms.

Eileen Carraway• Special Education Content Specialist– Ms. Lisa Ridenour• Physical Education/Health- Mr. Jason Maxey

6TH GRADE TEAM LEADERS

• Mr. Tarrick Moore

• Ms. Liz Gall

Thank you for joining us this evening and

nurturing strong children in our community!

We look forward to seeing you and your child

for Golden Hawk Night : April 2017

RCMS’ VISION

WE, THE RCMS COMMUNITY, INSPIRE A PASSION IN EACH

CHILD BY FACILITATING COLLABORATION AND RISK TAKING IN

AUTHENTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH PURPOSEFUL

PLANNING OF EXCELLENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. WE

COLLABORATE TO EMBRACE OUR COMMON RESPONSIBILITY

TO DEVELOP OPEN-MINDED, CARING CITIZENS WHO LEARN

THROUGH MULTIPLE CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES. AS A RESULT,

WE WILL BECOME A SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY OF LIFELONG

LEARNERS WHO INSPIRE GLOBAL CHANGE THROUGH

INQUIRY AND ACTION.

RCMS’ MISSION

WE INSPIRE A PASSION IN EACH CHILD BY MAKING CONNECTIONS TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND

ADAPTING INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES TO MEET THE VARIED NEEDS OF STUDENTS.

WE CREATE AUTHENTIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS THROUGH PLANNED SELF-

DISCOVERY, RECOGNIZING STUDENT EFFORT AND RISK-TAKING. WE PLAN LEARNING THAT IS RELEVANT

TO STUDENT INTEREST AND CURRENT ISSUES.

WE FACILITATE PURPOSEFUL PLANNING BY COMMUNICATING OUR COLLABORATIVE MISSION. WE

INVITE AND FACILITATE MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE WITH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. WE USE ACADEMIC

LANGUAGE TO FRAME COMMUNICATION. WE ANALYZE STUDENT WORK AS THE DATA THAT DRIVES

OUR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CYCLE.

WE DEVELOP THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH INTEGRATION OF THE LEARNER PROFILE WITHIN THE BASIC

STRUCTURE OF OUR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM. WE DEMONSTRATE THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF

TEACHING THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH STRONG, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR STUDENTS.

WE INCREASE INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS BY MODELING A RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY AND

DIFFERENCES. WE INCORPORATE GLOBAL RESOURCES WITHIN OUR CLASSROOM INQUIRIES. WE

SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF EACH STUDENT TO BECOME EFFECTIVE BI-LINGUAL COMMUNICATORS.

WHAT MAKES RCMS UNIQUE?

• WE SERVE MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITIES

FROM ROCKVILLE AND NORTH

• WE SERVE 1,400 STUDENTS…A PERFECTLY SPLIT

DEMOGRAPHIC (25% ASIAN, 25% AFRICAN

AMERICAN/BLACK, 25% LATINO, 25% CAUCASIAN)

WHAT MAKES RCMS UNIQUE?

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING

• LEARNING AND ACADEMIC DISABILITIES

• GIFTED AND TALENTED/LEARNING DISABLED

• LEARNING FOR INDEPENDENCE

WHAT MAKES RCMS UNIQUE?

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING

• HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION MAGNET

PROGRAM

• MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, COMPUTER SCIENCE

MAGNET PROGRAM

WHAT MAKES RCMS UNIQUE?

DATA TO BE PROUD OF

• WE HAVE HAD THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF 5’S ON PARCC

EXAM FOR ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN MCPS

• FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS ONE OF OUR STUDENTS HAS

WON THE MID-ATLANTIC SPELLING BEE

• FOR Q1 AND Q2 WE HAVE HAD OVER 98% OF ALL

STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL IN ALGEBRA 1

• OVER 94% OF OUR STUDENTS HAVE A 2.0 GPA OR HIGHER

• AVERAGE GPA IS 3.15

WHAT MAKES RCMS UNIQUE?

• FREE BREAKFAST FOR ALL STUDENTS!

• EXCEL BEYOND THE BELL (EBB)

WHAT MAKES RCMS UNIQUE?

• FREE BREAKFAST FOR ALL STUDENTS!

• EXCEL BEYOND THE BELL (EBB)

WHAT MAKES RCMS UNIQUE?

• INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE MIDDLE YEARS

PROGRAMME CANDIDATE SCHOOL

MYP programme model

1) Teaching the whole child

(Learner Profile and

Approaches to Learning)

2) International Mindedness

3) Curriculum Connections/

“Real World” or Authentic

application

The aim of all IB programmes is

to develop internationally

minded people who, recognizing

their common humanity and

shared guardianship of the

planet, help to create a better

and more peaceful world.

Attributes of lifelong learners

Academic Year Phase in Transition

2013-2014 Exploration Year

2014-2015 Apply for Candidacy

2015-2016 Candidate School

2016-2017 Apply for Authorization

2017-2018 Authorized International Baccalaureate World School

6.6.5.1 add, subtract, multiply, and

divide with decimals and fractions,

including mixed numbers,

expressing answers in simplest

form.

Along the back of my house, I would like to build a deck that is 12.5

feet wide. I have 375 board feet.

How many boards will I have if I have 375 board feet and I want to

build a 12.5 foot wide deck?

Each board is 5.5 inches wide. How far will my deck extend from the

house? Your answer should be in feet.

The board costs $0.55 per foot. How much did I spent for 375 feet

of board?

More about IB MYP?

• The IB Experience at MCPS (Youtube)

• Molly Murray; IB MYP Coordinator (RCMS

website)

• Ibo.org (general information about IB)

MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSITION

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS WITHIN THE MYPPHILOSOPHY

• PATHWAYS:

• CURRICULUM 2.0

• ADVANCED LEVEL CLASSES

• MATH 6 THROUGH GEOMETRY

• HUMANITIES CENTER PROGRAM

• MATH, SCIENCE, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE CENTER PROGRAM

• SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

• GT/LD PROGRAM

• LEARNING AND ACADEMIC DISABILITIES PROGRAM

• LEARNING FOR INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM

• ESOL PROGRAM: LEVELS 1-5

TRANSITIONING TO 6TH GRADE MEANS…

• SHORTER CLASSES, LOTS OF MOVEMENT

• HALLWAY NAVIGATION AND LOCKER USAGE

• DAILY PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS/HEALTH

• ACTIVITIES – SPORTS & CLUBS

• OUTDOOR EDUCATION

• GRADES, DUE DATES AND DEADLINES

PREPARATION FOR 6TH GRADE

PARENTS CAN…

• ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE IN COMPLETING

TASKS AT HOME

• KEEP TRACK OF YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS IN

SCHOOL

• SUPPORT YOUR CHILD WITH ORGANIZATION

• PROMOTE SELF-ADVOCACY

• CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AND

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

PREPARATION FOR 6TH GRADE

STUDENTS CAN…

• BE PRESENT!

• STAY ORGANIZED!

• COMMUNICATE!

• GET INVOLVED!

• WORK HARD!

GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

GOLDEN HAWK NIGHT

PE/HEALTHELECTIVES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HEALTH RELATED FITNESS,

MOVEMENT SKILLS CONCEPTS AND PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SIMILAR TO THE

ELEMENTARY PROGRAM.

STUDENTS WILL HAVE THREE QUARTERS OF PE AND ONE QUARTER OF HEALTH EACH YEAR IN MIDDLE

SCHOOL.

IN MIDDLE SCHOOL:

⦿ STUDENTS WILL NEED TO DRESS FOR PE EACH AND EVERYDAY.

⦿ STUDENTS WILL HAVE A PE LOCKER FOR STORING THEIR BELONGINGS DURING PE.

⦿ STUDENTS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR 3 QUARTERS OF THE YEAR AND 1 QUARTER OF HEALTH CLASS.

⦿ STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTION ON THE FAMILY LIFE AND HUMAN SEXUALITY AND DISEASE PREVENTION UNIT AND PARENTS

HAVE THE OPTION TO HAVE THEIR STUDENTS EXCUSED FROM THIS UNIT (A PARENT INFORMATION MEETING IS SCHEDULED IN THE

FALL TO DISCUSS THE HUMAN SEXUALITY UNIT OF STUDY).

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH DESIGN PROJECT

-THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION,

STUDENTS WILL BE DESIGNING A PERSONAL FITNESS

PLAN.

-THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO GIVE STUDENTS

THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO LIVE A LONG AND HEALTHY

LIFE.

-STUDENTS WILL ALSO COMPLETE A DESIGN PROJECT

IN HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO THE HEALTH CURRICULUM.

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Clemente Music Rocks!PERFORMING ARTS

⦿BAND

⦿ORCHESTRA

⦿CHORUS

⦿DIGITAL MUSIC

⦿ROCK BAND

⦿GUITAR

VISUAL ARTS

⦿ARTS ROTATION⦿ ART 6

⦿ DIGITAL MUSIC

⦿ DIGITAL ART

⦿ DRAMA/THEATER

⦿ DIGITAL ART

⦿ BEGINNING ART 2D

⦿ INTERMEDIATE ART 3D

⦿ ADVANCED ART 8

MATHEMATICS/SCIENCEWORLD STUDIES

THROUGH A GROWTH MINDSET AND EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY

PATHS, ALL STUDENTS WILL BE INTERNATIONALLY-MINDED

CRITICAL THINKERS.

RCMS

Mathematics

Department

THROUGH A GROWTH MINDSET AND EQUITABLE

OPPORTUNITY PATHS, ALL STUDENTS WILL BE INTERNATIONALLY-

MINDED CRITICAL THINKERS.

Math Department Values

THROUGH A GROWTH MINDSET AND EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY

PATHS, ALL STUDENTS WILL BE INTERNATIONALLY-MINDED CRITICAL

THINKERS.

Mathematics Course Pathways

THROUGH A GROWTH MINDSET AND EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY PATHS,

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE INTERNATIONALLY-MINDED CRITICAL

THINKERS.

Instructional Approach

Find the area of a 6 by 8 rectangle.

How many rectangles can you find that have an area

of 48 sq units?

Which of your playground designs maximizes

space at the new recreation center given your

UN permit for 48 square meters?

6TH GRADE SCIENCE Units of Study

• This curriculum is a unique problem/project based curriculum. The

learning is student-centered.

• Instruction is woven around one main problem within each unit of

study, and students will be presented a request for proposals (RFP)

at the start of each unit.

• Minds-on inquiry and hands on explorations, productive discourse,

purposeful reading and meaningful writing

• Students engage in science, technology, engineering and

mathematics (STEM) in order to propose solutions to real world

problems.

• They will then use a design-folio throughout the quarter to research,

develop, design and evaluate their proposal.

SCIENCE OVERVIEW

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Unit 1: Matter and It’s Interactions

Unit 2: Ecosystem Interactions, Energy,

and Dynamics

Unit 3: Earth’s Resources and Human

Impact on the Environment

Unit 4: Energy and Waves

Tasks align with Next Generation Science Standards, including

opportunities for three dimensional learning.

Tasks model a variety of assessment modalities. (Labs, long answer,

multiple choice)

Tasks model assessments for and of learning opportunities throughout

lesson sequence. (Beginning, middle, end)

Tasks are measurable.

Tasks require students to engage in science and engineering practices.

Common

Tasks

THE SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM

THE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM IS

DESIGNED TO GIVE HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE TO THE

LIVES OF STUDENTS TODAY WHILE EQUIPPING THEM

WITH THE SKILLS TO BE LITERATE, SELF-RELIANT, AND

PRODUCTIVE IN OUR SHARED DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.

Roberto Clemente students are introduced to a global and historical mindset in 6th grade.

The learning skills continue through the middle school experience and are aligned to maximize success as they enter high school.

ADVANCED SOCIAL STUDIES 6

THESE SKILLS FORM THE BACKBONE OF THE ADVANCED SOCIAL STUDIES 6TH GRADE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, WE BEGIN TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE IBEXPERIENCE WITH USING DOCUMENT BASED INQUIRY (DBI) TASKS.

IN GRADE SIX, ADVANCED STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO:

• UNIT 1: "PATTERNS OF SETTLEMENT IN THE ANCIENT & MODERN WORLDS“

• UNIT 2: "CITIZENSHIP AND GOVERNANCE IN CLASSICAL & MODERN TIMES“

• UNIT 3: “THE IMPACT OF ECONOMICS IN ANCIENT AND MODERN CHINA”

• UNIT 4: “CULTURAL SYSTEMS: 1ST MILLENNIUM”

ENGLISH/READINGWORLD LANGUAGE

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSES

⦿ ADVANCED ENGLISH OR ENGLISH 6

⦿ DIGITAL LITERACY OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE

⦿ SPECIALIZED READING INTERVENTION

COURSES (IE: READ 180)

⦿ ESOL 1-5

ENGLISH 6 READING OPTIONS

READING

Reading classes focus on how the readier

process is applied to exposition and

narration in a digital world. Students learn

the importance of strategic reading.

Specialized reading classes will be

developed to:

• Meet the individual needs of the reader

• Guided by input from the previous year’s

teacher

• Uses various reading assessments,

writing samples, and overall

performances;

• These classes will have a reduced

number of students. Examples of

possibilities include Read 180 and Digital

literacy.

ENGLISH 6

English classes focus on the

communication, processes of

reading, writing, speaking, listening,

and viewing through the study of

language and literature.

Courses are organized into four

thematic units:

⦿ Unit 1: Foundations

⦿ Unit 2: Adventures

⦿ Unit 3: Challenges and Barriers

⦿ Unit 4: Choices

ESOL STUDENT PLACEMENT

⦿ OUR ESOL STUDENTS ARE PLACED IN ESOL LEVELS 1,2,3,4

OR 5 BASED ON RESULTS FROM THEIR INITIAL WIDA ACCESS

TEST.

⦿ EACH OF THE LEVEL CLASSES ARE CONNECTED TO THE

ENGLISH CURRICULUM

⦿ DURING THE FIRST QUARTER BOTH THE ENGLISH

CURRICULUM AND THE ESOL CURRICULUM ARE FOLLOWING

THE THEMATIC UNIT IDENTITY

⦿ MOST ESOL STUDENTS IN LEVELS 3 THROUGH 5 ARE

CONCURRENTLY ENROLLED IN ESOL AND EITHER READING

OR ENGLISH.

LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL COURSES

FOR MIDDLE STUDENTS IN FRENCH AND SPANISH

WORLD LANGUAGES IN MCPS

The goal of the Montgomery County Public

Schools’ world languages program is to prepare

students to be linguistically and culturally

competent in languages other than English.

PATHWAYS FOR FRENCH AND SPANISH

Option 1 - Earn 2 High School Credits for World Languages

Option 2 - Earn 3 High School Credits for World Languages

PATHWAYS FOR SPANISH-SPEAKERS

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9

Option 1 Spanish Level 1 Spanish Level 2 Spanish Level 3 Spanish for Spanish-

speakers Level 1

Option 2 Spanish Level 2 Spanish Level 3 Spanish for Spanish-

speakers Level 1

Spanish for Spanish-

speakers Level 2

Option 3 Spanish Level 3 Spanish for Spanish-

speakers Level 1

Spanish for Spanish-

speakers Level 1

Spanish Level 4, depending

on high school

COUNSELING & REGISTRATION

RCMS COUNSELING SERVICES & THE REGISTRATION PROCESS

WHO WILL BE WORKING WITH YOUR CHILD??

MS. KAREN JOSEPH

MS. NANCY FIALLO

RCMS COUNSELING SERVICES SUPPORTS OUR STUDENTS AS THEY

TRANSITION BY:

▶ COUNSELING INCOMING 6TH GRADERS REGARDING THEIR NEW SCHOOL SETTING AND HELPING THEM BUILD THE ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS.

▶ WORKING WITH SMALL GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY NEED

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT DURING THIS TRANSITION PERIOD.

▶ CONSULTING WITH SCHOOL STAFF AND WITH PARENTS TO OFFER SUGGESTIONS FOR SUPPORTING ADOLESCENTS DURING MIDDLE SCHOOL WHICH IS A PERIOD OF RAPID GROWTH.

▶ SERVING AS A RESOURCE AND LIAISON FOR PARENTS,

TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

▶ REVIEW THE PERSONAL INFORMATION ON THE REGISTRATION CARD YOUR CHILD

BRINGS HOME. PLEASE FILL IN ANY BLANKS OR CORRECT ANY INFORMATION. IF

YOU ADDRESS HAS CHANGED, PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR MOST RECENT

ELECTRIC BILL.

▶ REVIEW WITH YOUR CHILD THE CLASSES RECOMMENDED BY THEIR TEACHERS.

▶ CHOOSE THREE ELECTIVES AND RATE THEM IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE (1= FIRST

CHOICE, 2= SECOND CHOICE, 3= THIRD CHOICE). CHOOSE 2 WORLD

LANGUAGES AND RATE THEM IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE.

▶ USE THE INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE REQUESTS.

▶ SIGN THE FORM.

▶ RETURN THE FORM TO YOUR CHILD’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NO LATER THAN

FEBRUARY 6, 2017.

REGISTRATION MATERIALS

▶ A REGISTRATION FORM WITH RECOMMENDATIONS.

▶ INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE COURSE REQUESTS ONLINE.

▶ THE MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE GUIDE

▶ RCMS COURSE BOOKLETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE:

HTTP://WWW.MONTGOMERYSCHOOLSMD.ORG/SCHOOLS/CLEMEN

TEMS/

DUE DATE TO RETURN THE REGISTRATION FORM TO TEACHERS IS

FEBRUARY 6, 2017.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

JAN 30 – FEB 3: COUNSELORS & ADMIN VISIT

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND DISTRIBUTE

REGISTRATION CARDS.

FEB 6: SIGNED REGISTRATION CARDS ARE

DUE BACK TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. ONLINE COURSE REQUESTS SHOULD BE

COMPLETED BY THIS TIME.

FEB. 6-10: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS HELP STUDENTS WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS TO

COMPLETE COURSE REQUESTS.

FEB 13: RCMS COUNSELORS PICK UP ALL REGISTRATION CARDS FROM ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLS.

FUNDRAISER

• WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIRST TEAM SPORTS TO PROVIDE A

FUNDRAISER THAT SAVES YOU MONEY WHILE RAISING FUNDS FOR

RCMS!

• WE WOULD LIKE FOR YOUR CHILD TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL

COMMUNITY BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS FUNDRAISER!

• A PACKET IS AVAILABLE WHICH INCLUDES COUPON DETAILS, THE

ORDER FORM, TALKING POINTS WHEN SELLING THE CARDS, A

COLLECTION ENVELOPE AND FUNDRAISER DEADLINES.

• HAVE YOUR CHILD RETURN IT TO THEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS FUNDRAISER A BIG SUCCESS FOR OUR STUDENTS!

THANK YOU FOR

COMING AND FOR YOUR

CONTINUED SUPPORT!

QUESTIONS?