SummitSummit Middle School Middle School

Introductions/Why Middle School?--Mrs. SeddonIntroductions/Why Middle School?--Mrs. SeddonArticulation Process--OverviewArticulation Process--OverviewThe Five Pillars of Middle SchoolThe Five Pillars of Middle School

Teams and TeamingTeams and TeamingFlex block timetablingFlex block timetablingAdvisoryAdvisoryTransitionsTransitionsExplorationsExplorations

Extra-Curricular & Free Time Extra-Curricular & Free Time Code of Conduct & Getting Help—Mrs. RossCode of Conduct & Getting Help—Mrs. RossQuestions?—Mrs. Ross Questions?—Mrs. Ross Breakout Groups/Translation—English/Farsi in MPR Breakout Groups/Translation—English/Farsi in MPR with Victoria, Korean in library with Mrs. Ross, Chinese with Victoria, Korean in library with Mrs. Ross, Chinese in music room with Mrs. Seddonin music room with Mrs. Seddon

Visit to Grade 5 classes in AprilVisit to Grade 5 classes in April Parent Info Evening in AprilParent Info Evening in April Meetings with Grade 5 Teachers and Meetings with Grade 5 Teachers and

Student Services Teachers (IEPs Student Services Teachers (IEPs transferred) in April; separate mtgs transferred) in April; separate mtgs in more depth for students with IEPsin more depth for students with IEPs

Placement Process; Articulation Placement Process; Articulation Forms and Notes in May; extra visitsForms and Notes in May; extra visits

Grade 6 For A Morning in JuneGrade 6 For A Morning in June

Teams and TeamingTeams and Teaming Flex Block TimetablingFlex Block Timetabling TREK TREK TransitionsTransitions ExplorationsExplorations

Grade 6/7Grade 6/7 ExtremeExtreme TigersTigers AvalancheAvalanche WolverinesWolverines

Grade 8Grade 8 StormStorm HurricaneHurricane

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ThursdayThursday FridayFriday

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Lunch 12:05-12:50Lunch 12:05-12:50

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Students in Coquitlam School District Students in Coquitlam School District have 2 significant transition times during have 2 significant transition times during their school careers – 1 from grade 5-6, their school careers – 1 from grade 5-6, and the other from grade 8-9and the other from grade 8-9

Summit Middle School welcomes new Summit Middle School welcomes new grade 5 transitioning students as they grade 5 transitioning students as they arrive and passes on the leaving grade 8 arrive and passes on the leaving grade 8 students to high schoolstudents to high school

Computers Computers MusicMusic Home Arts (cooking, sewing)Home Arts (cooking, sewing) Tech Ed (woodwork, electronics)Tech Ed (woodwork, electronics) P.E.(all year, alternate days)P.E.(all year, alternate days) Art/French (half year for each, on the Art/French (half year for each, on the same day as PE)same day as PE)

Athletic Teams – basketball, field hockey, Athletic Teams – basketball, field hockey, track & field, volleyball, badminton, track & field, volleyball, badminton, wrestling, cross country, swim, triathlon, wrestling, cross country, swim, triathlon, rugby etc.rugby etc.

Intramurals – floor hockey, indoor soccer, Intramurals – floor hockey, indoor soccer, basketball, handball etc.basketball, handball etc.

Band--Beginner, Intermediate and JazzBand--Beginner, Intermediate and Jazz Clubs – yearbook, ski and snowboard, Clubs – yearbook, ski and snowboard,

book, spelling, scrabble, graphic design, book, spelling, scrabble, graphic design, library monitors etc.library monitors etc.

Playground, zipline, climbing netPlayground, zipline, climbing net ForestForest Outdoor basketball and hockey courtsOutdoor basketball and hockey courts Gym activities, intramuralsGym activities, intramurals Library and computer labLibrary and computer lab Counselling areaCounselling area CafeteriaCafeteria ClassroomsClassrooms Lunch hour clubs—Beach HouseLunch hour clubs—Beach House Getting outsideGetting outside

The 3 R’s” The 3 R’s”

Respect yourselfRespect yourself

Respect othersRespect others

Respect the environmentRespect the environment

Counsellor and Youth Worker Counsellor and Youth Worker Peer helpers and peer tutoring Peer helpers and peer tutoring Student Services Student Services Team Leaders and Core teachers Team Leaders and Core teachers Principal and Vice-PrincipalPrincipal and Vice-Principal ParentsParents Self advocatingSelf advocating

1.1. What about homework? Use website!! What about homework? Use website!! 2. Where do I keep my stuff?2. Where do I keep my stuff?3. Can I bring electronics to school?3. Can I bring electronics to school?4. When will I know what team I am on?4. When will I know what team I am on?5. What happens at lunch time?5. What happens at lunch time?

• Where to eat and what to buyWhere to eat and what to buy• What to do when finished eatingWhat to do when finished eating

6. Can I leave the school grounds?6. Can I leave the school grounds?7. How will I know when to join teams etc?7. How will I know when to join teams etc?8. Where can I get a school supplies list?8. Where can I get a school supplies list?9. Parents—parking, volunteering, communication, 9. Parents—parking, volunteering, communication,

announcements, newsletters?announcements, newsletters?