Rising Sixth Grade Parent and Student Orientation

Manatee Middle School

Manatee Middle School Administration

Jennifer Bledsoe-Principal

Christina Wennlund- Assistant Principal

Matthew Dyer– Assistant Principal

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Meet the Leadership Team

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Learn moreAbout

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School counselors:• support academic achievement and student development• provide direct services to students through interactions in the

classroom, small and large group activities, individual student planning, and responsive services with counseling and crisis response

• serve as student advocates to promote academic, career, personal and social development.

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School Counselors

Student's last name begins with:

Counselor Click to send a message

A - Li Kelly Gentry Contact MeLo - Z Elizabeth Brewer Contact MeLY and LF Students Mercie Valerice Contact Me

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• Jessica Rickard-Reading Coach• Nancy Caliendo-Math Coach• Kristin Davis-Science Coach• AJ Micieli-Resource Teacher• Kate Ames-ESE Program Specialist

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Instructional Support Personnel

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Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth GradeEnglish Language Arts* X X XMathematics* X X XScience X X XSocial Studies X X** X

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Middle School Requirements

*Any student scoring a 1 or 2 on the English Language Arts or Math FSA will be enrolled in Intensive classes** Civics End-of-Course exam will count 30% of the student’s final grade

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• Student placement in academic courses will reflect consideration of prior academic performance (test scores, student’s overall academic record, teacher and staff recommendations) and student related interests

• Advanced and Cambridge level courses for qualified students

• Interventions for students needing additional support• Differentiated supports for English Language Learners

(ELL) and students with disabilities

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Course Placement

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• Elective Course selection will be done virtually through Canvas

• School Counselors have already shared information about available elective offerings

• Students will submit their elective course requests to their counselor through Canvas; please make sure that your student completes this

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Elective Course Requests

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• Advanced studies option for middle school students which builds skills, knowledge, and understanding in English language arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies

• Designed to meet the needs of the most advanced learner with an emphasis on creativity, innovation, and scholarly discourse

• Students develop the skills and content knowledge necessary to meet the demands of advanced course work and ultimately transition successfully to the high school setting

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Cambridge Secondary

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Criteria for Participation:• Eligibility for gifted services*, and/or• Level of 4 or 5 on the statewide assessment (2019) for both English Language

Arts and Mathematics, and• GPA of at least 3.5

Cambridge Primary participation is not necessary for entry into Cambridge Secondary

Other Candidate Characteristics:• academic excellence• commitment to the program• involvement in outside activities• attendance• behavior

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Cambridge Eligibility

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

• Entrepreneurship• For more information please visit http://incubatoredu.org/programs/mxincedu/

• Engineering• For more information please visit https://www.pltw.org/our-programs/pltw-gateway-

curriculum

• Business Computer Applications

• Hospitality & Tourism (Culinary)

• Health Sciences

College and Career Pathways

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Middle School Industry Certifications

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High School NAF Academies

• Information Technology• Barron Collier• Golden Gate• Immokalee• Lely• Naples • Palmetto Ridge

• Aviation Technologies• Lely

• Engineering• Barron Collier• Golden Gate• Gulf Coast• Immokalee• Lely• Naples• Palmetto Ridge

• Finance & Entrepreneurship• Barron Collier• Golden Gate• Immokalee

• Health Sciences• Barron Collier• Golden Gate• Gulf Coast• Lely• Immokalee

• Hospitality & Tourism• Barron Collier• Golden Gate• Gulf Coast

NAF is a national network of education, business, and community leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college, career and future ready. To learn more about CCPS NAF visit www.collierschools.com/NAF

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• Students with disabilities who are enrolled in general education courses and require ESE services are provided support in a variety of ways.

• ESE Co-Teachers scheduled into core academic classes to provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities.

• Case Managers are assigned to each student with an IEP. • Case managers check in frequently with each student to discuss grades

and any missing assignments.• Additional services available to those who qualify (ex. Speech and

language therapy)

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Exceptional Student Education Services

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• Manatee Middle has several classrooms designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities requiring instruction on a modified curriculum.

• Specially designed instruction in a small class setting, individualized to meet the needs of each student.

• Various opportunities to participate in general education electives and classes.

• Highly qualified Special Education Teachers ready and excited to welcome their incoming 6th graders to MMS!

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Modified Curriculum at MMS

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• Parents are invited to reach out to our ESE Program Specialist, Kate Ames, with any questions regarding exceptional education services including Individual Education Plans, 504 Accommodation Plans, and Gifted Education Plans.

• amesk@collierschools.com• 239-377-4411

• For Spanish, please contact our ESE Secretary, Brittany Blanco:• blancb1@collierschools.com• 239-377-4432

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ESE Questions?

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• Organizational skills are an important component of middle school success

• In 2020-21, students in grades 3-5 and 6 will have a consistent organizational system including color-coded folders and/or dividers for the various content areas (Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science)

• More information will be coming soon regarding school supply lists

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School Supplies and Organizational Skills

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MMS will continue clothing standards for all students:

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Dress Code

Shoes Bottoms Tops

Athletic-type rubber sole w/ closed heel and toe

Slacks, Shorts, Skirts, skorts or capri pants

Color: Khaki, Navy or Black. If pants have loops, a belt

should be worn

Polo shirt with collar, short or long sleeves

Color: Any solid color No large logos or graphics

No slides or flip flops No denim material or jeans MMS, Lely HS, or solid colored sweatshirts, sweaters or jackets. No hoods allowed on students inside bldg. Spirit shirts may be worn on Fridays

**Students will have options to participate in jeans (dress down) days throughout the year.**

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Lockers will be issued at the beginning of school for a $2.00 fee. Lockers are provided as a convenience. Students are responsible for keeping their lockers clean and orderly. No decorations are allowed on the outside of the locker. Students are advised not to share their locker combinations with others. Students are responsible for all books and articles in their lockers. The locker doors are to be kept closed and locked. Lockers are not to be shared; there are enough lockers for everyone. Only authorized school locks may be used; others will be cut off. Lockers are available to all students at MMS.

Students who lose their assigned lock will be required to purchase a new lock for $3.00.

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Student Lockers

Individual lockers or storage areas may be searched without prior notice if school officials have reasonable suspicion that a prohibited or illegal substance or object is present.

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Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) is a school-wide framework that, according to national research, enhances student quality of life and reduces problem behaviors. By establishing this framework, we are developing skills, making changes to the school environment, acknowledging appropriate behavior, and using data to identify supports for our students. As a PBIS Model School, we demonstrate a commitment to positive and equitable outcomes for all students!

Positive Interventions and Supports Include:

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Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)

Positive Referral Certificates PBIS Sport Days Jeans / Dress down days Quarterly Grade Celebrations Weekly Goal Celebrations Attendance Celebrations

Student of the Month Individual behavior goal

celebrations Connection Coaches

School-wide Goal: Overall student

attendance will be above 97% for the

school year and tardieswill decrease each

quarter by 5%.

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The mission of the Athletic Department and Extracurricular Activities at Manatee Middle School is to aid in the academic, and physical development of our students through the promotion of teamwork, sportsmanship and athletic competition. Every after-school program at Manatee Middle School is believed to be a valuable asset to the total education process; therefore, the program operates within the same objectives and goals of the overall educational program. Research has shown that athletics and extracurricular activities at the middle school level help to foster team building skills, problem solving skills, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Through the development of these skills and the R.O.A.R. expectations, it is believed that our students will become confident, contributing members of the school community.

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Clubs/Extracurricular Activities

For a complete list of Fall, Winter, and Spring sports, as well as other after-school student clubs and activities, please visit: www.collierschools.com\MMS

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Take the Tour

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Questions

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www.collierschools.com

Ms. Jennifer BledsoePrincipal

email

Mrs. Christina WennlundAssistant Principal

Curriculum and Instructionemail

Mr. Matthew DyerAssistant Principal

Attendance and DisciplineemailCall: (239) 377-4400