Joseph Case Junior High School Welcome Grade 6

Joseph Case Junior High School

Welcome Grade 6 Parent/Guardian Orientation 2019

Mission Statement Joseph Case Junior High School is dedicated to providing a safe, diverse, and nurturing educational environment that values community and encourages lifelong learning and service. We will help empower students to achieve their maximum potential and to develop the academic, social, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to be successful in the informational, technological, and global society of the 21 st century.

Core Values • • Community, Communication, Character Achieving Maximum Potential Setting Challenging Academic Goals Education for the 21 st Century

Presented by Robert Silveira, Principal Greg Kelley, Assistant Principal Jessalyn Sadler Correa, English Dept. Representative Lauren Farinha, English Dept. Representative Monique Grauer, Student Support Allison Silveria, Student Support

Program Objectives v. Information v. Assist in Transition v. Provide Junior High Program v Information and Facts v. Answer Parent Questions

th 6 Grade Teams ¯ Linda Ellis ¯ Cheryl Borges ¯ Stephanie Sutherland ¯ Lauren Farinha ¯ Patricia Le. Page ¯ José Colón ¯ Barbara Baraby Ferreira ¯ Michael Proulx ¯ Hollie Martin ¯ Jessalyn Sadler Correa ¯ Patricia Le. Page Richard Cordeiro – Music Lindsey Alexander, Robin Medeiros, Gary Rockcliffe – Special Education Julie Plante & Grant Hajder - Health/Physical Education Erin Mc. Gough-Silvia – School Nurse

Student Achievement at Joseph Case Junior High School Factors ¯ Standards Based Curriculum aligned to 2011 Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks incorporating the Common Core State Standards. ¯ Challenging Programs with high expectations and effective feedback ¯ Parent and Community Involvement ¯ Safe and orderly environment ¯ Collegiality and Professionalism

Teacher Factors © Instructional Strategies (RBT, Instructional Tech. ) © Classroom Management © Highly Qualified in Content and Curriculum © Four Key Expectation Messages 1. 2. 3. 4. This is Important You Can Do It I Am Not giving Up On You Effort Matters ©Communication – Email – Google Classroom/Google Site

Student Factors üHome Atmosphere (Support-Cooperation-Motivation) üStudent (Motivation-Responsibility-Attitude-Effort -Preparation)

Summer Reading Jessalyn Sadler Correa Lauren Farinha Information available on our website: CJHS. swanseaschools. org

First Day of School ! All 6 th Graders will meet in the Gym ! Introduction to Homeroom Teachers and Roll Call ! First Two Periods Homeroom Orientation Schedules Lockers Rules and Regulations ! Agenda Books ! Teachers will escort students to third period class ! Lunch (10: 55 -11: 20) ! Sixth Grade Assembly at 1: 15 in Gym Bus Assignments Dismissal Procedure Questions ! Parent Pickup and Drop Off ! Bus Routes Website & Spectator

Parent Teacher Organization 2018 - 2019 J Fundraising: Otis Spunkmeyer/Soup Box Tops 4 Education Scholastic Book Fair Mixed Bag Spirit Wear Stop & Shop A+ Rewards J Programs: Field Day (Grade 6 and 7) Grade 8 Picnic Walking Club Field Trips Academic Awards J Teacher Grants: Field Trips Classroom Reference Books Professional Magazines Music Department Student Council Supplies J Miscellaneous: Open House Parent/Teacher Conferences Holiday Staff Luncheon Staff Appreciation Week Teacher of the Year

Student Handbook Policies and Procedures ® Responsibility (prompt and prepared) ® Communication ® Residency ® Emergency Notification Info ® Progressive Discipline ® In School Suspension (ISS) ® Backpacks/Book Bags ® Tardiness ® Dress Code ® Phone Use ® Cell Phones ® Bullying/Harassment ® Cyber Bullying ® School Resource Officer ® Medication ® Attendance

Student Support Center • • Elementary/JHS Transition – Parental Concerns – Adjustment Strategies – Academic & Social Counseling – Conflict Resolution Curriculum – Social Emotional Awareness/ Coping Strategies – Naviance- Career/ Interest Inventory (Grade 8) – SOS- Presentation given to all grade levels bringing awareness to the signs of suicide & depression – Start With Hello- Bringing awareness to social isolation • MCAS – – Grade 6, 7, & 8 ELA Math Science/Technology (Grade 8) • Case Cardinals Care – Club created in 2014 by students at JCJHS – Mission- To promote kindness and community

Extracurricular Activities ¯ Creative Writing Club ¯ Intramural Field Hockey ¯ Intramural Volleyball/Soccer ¯ Photo Club ¯ Running Club ¯ Music ¯ Variety Show ¯ National Junior Honor Society ¯ National Geographic Geography Bee ¯ Case Cardinals Care ¯ Newspaper ¯ School Dances ¯ Science Fair ¯ Drama Club ¯ Ski Club ¯ Student Council ¯ Student Leadership ¯ Yearbook

Sports and Academic Activities ¯ Girls’ Soccer ¯ Boy’s Soccer ¯ Girl’s Basketball ¯ Boy’s Basketball ¯ Girl’s Softball ¯ Boy’s Baseball ¯ Unified Basketball/Bocee ¯ Math Team ¯ Debate Team Current Physicals

Welcome to the Joseph Case Junior High School Community!

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