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RIVER DELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION
March 15, 2018
CLUBS, INTRAMURALS &
INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS
Interaction with other students
Develop interests
Stakeholder in school
Promoting school spirit
• Academic Competition Club• Accompanist Club• Ambassadors Club• Anime/Manga Club• Art Club• Art Enrichment Club• Caterers/Chef Club• Drama Club• Environmental Club• Homework Club• Library Club• Literary Magazine• Math Club
• National Junior Art Honor Society• Newspaper Club• Projects & Performances• 7th Grade Robotics Club• 8th Grade Robotics Club• Science Club• Select Chorus• Ski Club• Sound and Lights Club• Spanish Honor Society• Stage (Jazz) Band• Student Government Organization• Yearbook• Yoga Club
Offers students to be River Dell Middle School news anchors for the school
Seventh and eighth grade intramurals are held
after school in the gym. Intramurals is a fun,
organized group that plays a variety of pick-up
games, such as basketball, hockey, and softball.
Students are required to wear sneakers, sign in
upon arrival, and have medical clearance
from the school nurse.
During the 2018-2019 school year, RDMS will offer the following
interscholastic athletic programs:
FALL SPORTSBoys and Girls Cross Country
Girls Volleyball
WINTER SPORTSBoys and Girls Basketball
SPRING SPORTSBoys and Girls Track
For 2018-2019 club information and meeting times, please visit the following site in September:
www.riverdell.org/rdms
Click on the “Activities” tab
Fees:– Pay $50 activity fee to join any sport or
club. This fee covers as many activities your child would like to participate in.
Payment options:
– Credit card on Community Pass
– Check submitted to Board Office
All incoming 7th graders are required to have a physical submitted by the first day of school. All forms are located on the district home page
(www.riverdell.org/riverdell).– Click “Our District” (Tab on top)
– Click “Student Registration” (from dropdown menu)
– Click “Required Health Office Forms and Information” (Tab on left)
– Download required 7th grade physicals and other health forms.
The physical is mandatory as your child needs to be cleared to participate in the physical education program.
Physicals dated between 9/1/2017 – 9/1/2018 will be accepted.
Please either send forms to Mrs. Puleo, RDMS School Nurse, or students may hand them in on the 1st day of school.
The 2018-19 Registration/Emergency Contact form is located on the District home page: www.riverdell.org/riverdell
– Hover mouse over “Our District” tab, then select “Student Registration”
– The form can be emailed to [email protected], or mailed via the United States Postal Service.
In March, you will receive a letter regarding verification of residency in the district. Your child will not be considered a registered student unless you complete all necessary steps!
This summer, you will receive information on how to register for Community Pass and Genesis.
COUNSELING SERVICES
COUNSELING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TBD: 7th grade counselor for 2018-2019 school year
Ms. Ross: 8th grade counselor for 2018-2019 school year
Dr. O’Neil: Student Assistance Counselor
Mrs. Boettger: Counseling department secretary
Verify contact information and fill out forms
RD Technology Policy (AUP) Military Release ConsentWeb and Media Release Consent Health Insurance Permission to Share Medical Information with Staff Activity/Athletic Participation
1. Laptop Insurance Fee - $75 (Mandatory: Must pay before September in order for your child to receive laptop)
2. Activity Participation Fee - $50 (Optional: May pay any time during school year if your child plays a sport or joins an Extracurricular activity)
The Genesis Parent Portal is a safe, secure way to view your child’s school record for the current school year
As a parent, you will have access to the following information:– Student Schedule– Report Cards – Daily and Class Attendance Records– Teachers’ Gradebook– Discipline Records
Each faculty member maintains their own Schoolwires page (including teachers, counselors, nurse, club advisors & administration)
Students and parents should check Schoolwires daily
Teachers’ pages: Contain course overview, contact info, extra help schedule, grading policy, homework assignments and due dates, tests/quiz dates, & long term projects
Guidance page: Contains our contact info, scheduling documents (Program of Studies Guide, FAQs & Course Selection Sheets), standardized testing details, volunteering opportunities, Naviance, and other various programs
www.riverdell.org
School-issued laptops will be distributed to all students in their Meaning and Style classes in September
Laptops may be brought home to use; Students are responsible for charging them nightly
Students will receive an introduction to their laptops and will learn about the different programs we use at RDMS
Math–Math 7–Advanced Math 7
English 7
Meaning and Style: Integrated Reading and Writing Strategies (New for 2018-2019 School Year)
Math/English/Meaning & Style–Math, English, and Meaning & Style will follow an
ABCD schedule –Math and English will be scheduled during one period
each day of the rotation–An additional period of Math will be scheduled one out
of every four days of the rotation –An additional period of English will be scheduled one
out of every four days of the rotation –Meaning & Style will be scheduled two consecutive days
of the rotation; either on AB or CD days
A B C DPeriod 1 Math 7 Math 7 Math 7 Math 7Period 2 Math 7 English 7 M&S M&SPeriod 3 English 7 English 7 English 7 English 7
7th GRADE CLASSES (cont.)
Science 7
US History/Civics 7
Physical Education/Health 7–Meets every day–All students have Health for 1 marking period
World Language 7–Meets every day–Choices include: Spanish 1AFrench 1AESL (replaces World Language)
Cycle Classes (New for 2018-19 School Year)
– Our school year contains 4 quarters or marking periods, each lasting approximately 10 weeks
– Cycle classes will change each marking period
– Each student will be automatically scheduled for one marking period of: Art Music Studio Nutritional Living & Wellness S.T.E.M.
Chorus/Band (New for 2018-19 School Year)
–Students who participate in Chorus and/or Band will meet during their PE/Health period on a rotating schedule
–Additional time during the day may be added on an as needed basis as the Winter and Spring Concerts get closer
RDMS Counselors have already visited elementary schools to review courses & scheduling
March 6: RooseveltMarch 6: OPS March 15: Cherry Hill
Course Selection Forms will then be collected at each school the following week
March 13: Roosevelt March 13: OPSMarch 22: Cherry Hill
6th GRADE 7th GRADE SCHEDULING
RDMS will send a preliminary schedule home in June
RDMS will send a final schedule in August
Program of Studies is now available online
PERIODSAMPLEA DAY
SAMPLEB DAY
SAMPLEC DAY
SAMPLED DAY
1 PE PE PE PE
2 Science Science Science Science
3 Cycle 7 Cycle 7 Cycle 7 Cycle 7
4 Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish
5 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
6/7 US History US History US History US History
8 Math Math Math Math
9English
Double Period Math
Double Period M & S M & S
10 English English English English
RDMS MATHEMATICS
OVERVIEW
7th Grade−Math 7
−Advanced Math 7
8th Grade−Math 8
−Advanced Math 8
−Honors Algebra 1 (8th Grade & Algebra 1 combined)
If a student satisfies both of thecriteria below, the student is placed intoAdvanced Math 7; otherwise, the student is placed into Math 7.
6th Grade Math Class Test Average ≥ 90%
Placement Test Score ≥ 90%
PARCC Math 7 Test−Math 7
−Advanced Math 7
PARCC Math 8 Test−Math 8
−Advanced Math 8
PARCC Algebra 1 Test−Honors Algebra 1
RDMS
ENGLISH &
US HISTORY/CIVICS
OVERVIEW
Curricular Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards in ELA- Writing a Narrative - Part of Realistic
Fiction - Descriptive Writing - Part of the
Science Fiction Genre Study- Persuasive Reading and Writing -
Part of Non Fiction- Integrate poetry as companion
pieces
Literature and informational (nonfiction) text are important
Background knowledge and motivation are critical when learning to read and when accessing complex text
Research provides the opportunity to learn more about a subject and also provides the opportunity to look beyond research to questions left unanswered
Using evidence remains a critical skill, allowing students to ground their thinking in the work of authors and experts in literature and in the content areas
7TH GRADE ELA 8TH GRADE ELA
Non-tracked
Student centered focus
Literature focus
Non-tracked
Student centered focus
Technology Integration
Increased rigor to prepare for 9th grade
7TH GRADE MEANING & STYLE
Non-tracked
Student centered focus
Technology Integration
Learning goals aligned to the core ELA program
Focus on Reading and Writing strategies
8TH GRADE MEANING & STYLE
Non-tracked
Student centered focus
Scaffolded skills experience to prepare for 9th grade
Learning goals aligned to the core ELA program
Focus on Reading and Writing strategies
Curricular Changes: New US History/Civics course Focus on American colonial development,
Revolutionary war, constitutional development, and sociopolitical and economic growth of the United States
Companion Standards for US History
- Focus on reading & writing about history:Texts chosen from among seminal
historical US documents
Students gain the ability to evaluate intricate arguments, cite textual evidence, interpret primary sources and distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment
Students gain the capacity to surmount challenges posed by complex text
Students gain the ability to express ideas in writing
US History is focused on developing students who: Are civic minded and socially responsible
Exemplify fundamental values of American citizenship through active participation in local communities
Make informed decisions about local, state, and national, events based on inquiry and analysis
Consider multiple perspectives, values diversity, and promotes cultural understanding
Recognize the historical foundations of American democratic society
Appreciate the dynamics between people, places, and resources in US history
Utilize project-based learning to investigate political issues and understand how government works
7TH GRADE US HISTORY/CIVICS 8TH GRADE WORLD CIV.
Non-tracked Student centered focus American history 1730-1855 Civics & Citizenship
Non-tracked Student centered focus Technology Integration World Civilizations; India, Asia and
Europe
7TH GRADE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING Scaffold development of skills:
Knowledge and skills are developed through investigation of an authentic question or problem
Source identification Source interpretation and analysis Presentation and collaborations skills
8TH GRADE PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING
Scaffold development of skills: Students develop the question,
learning goals and outcomes Research based project Collaborative skill development Self management skill development
ELA and Math will be paired
Teachers meet consistently to align learning goals
Teachers share a set of students and use data analysis to provide targeted instructional support
Teachers use curriculum that incorporates exploring and solving authentic problems and issues through integrative unit themes, discussion and debate, and in-depth projects across curricula
Mr. Richard Freedman, Principal – [email protected]. Michael Giorgio, Assistant Principal – [email protected]. James Cooney, Dir. of Special Services: [email protected]. Jennifer Ali, Supervisor of Mathematics – [email protected]. Lisa Torres, Supervisor of English & SS – [email protected]. Marnie Ross, Guidance Counselor – [email protected]