Kiser Middle School Rising 6 th Grade Parent

Kiser Middle School Rising 6 th Grade Parent Night Presenters: Mr. Wohlgemuth – Principal Ms. Lyle – 6 th gr. Counselor Mrs. Ingram – 8 th gr. Counselor Ms. Russell – 6 th grade Math Ms. Ruales-Ortiz – 6 th grade ELA Ms. Stuart – 6 th grade Science Mr. Henzler – 6 th grade SS Ms. White – Band Ms. Greene-Stimpson - Orchestra 1

• Hours: Arrival 7: 45 am – Dismissal 3: 05 pm • Hallway/PE Lockers are assigned, Locks are provided • Students will receive planners • Laptops will be distributed to every student • Tutoring is offered (usually Weds & Thurs) • Students may bring cell phones – kept off in bookbag/locker • SMOD – Standard Mode of Dress is worn *Times and information may change due to COVID restrictions. *We will provide more information closer to the beginning of the year. 2

SMOD – Standard Mode of Dress • • Shirts - SOLID polo style top – ANY COLOR (only small logo) Bottoms - Black, Navy, Gray, Khaki (light tan), White, flat front or pleated “chino style” twill pants, shorts, skirts, dresses No “Hoodies” – sweatshirts or shirts/must have polo shirt under it NO sweatpants, spandex, joggers, jeans, leggings, skinny stretch pants. Hemlines must come to fingertips with arms down by the side. If pant/shorts have belt loops, a belt MUST be worn. Shirts MUST be tucked in. Shoes MUST be closed toe – any color. 3

Daily Schedule • • • 7: 45 -8: 05 -8: 10 -9: 25 9: 27 -11: 04 11: 07 -11: 52 11: 55 -12: 40 12: 43 -1: 53 1: 55 -3: 05 Arrival/Lockers Announcements Core 1 Core 2 (Lunch) Encore 1 Encore 2/Lockers Core 3 Core 4/Lockers Dismissal • *Pre-Covid Schedule 4

Academically Gifted (AG) • EOG scores are reviewed each year – Must score 90% or above (EOG) – Parent will be contacted if student qualifies • Different from Elementary – Students are not pulled out for services – Students are served within their classes • Advanced Language Arts/Accelerated Math or AIMM • Classes are not exclusively for AG students 5

Registration Window March 6 – 14 • Online through student’s Powerschool account • Students will choose Encore classes only • Math and ELA placement will be determined over the summer based on available data and county recommendations • Should have received Parent letter w/encore options • Directions will be posted on our website and elementary websites • Encore choices are not guaranteed – Based on enrollment/class size 6

Core Classes • 4 core subjects each day – 3 Math levels • Math 6 • Accelerated Integrated Middle Math (AIMM) – 2 ELA levels • Language Arts • Advanced Language Arts – All students will take standard Science and Social Studies • Team of 2 -4 teachers • Located on the 6 th grade hallway 7

Mathematics • Ratio and proportional reasoning • Division of fractions • Number sense including rational and negative numbers • Writing, interpreting, and evaluating expressions and equations • Developing an understanding of statistical thinking • Measuring geometrical shapes by finding area, surface area, and volume 8

Planning for Success • How can I help my student be successful in sixth grade math?

• Work on fluency with times tables. • Fluency with times tables helps with understanding fractions, percents, and decimals. • Fluency with times tables builds confidence in math.

Khan Academy – Online Learning Site • Great online site for learning math and reviewing math skills from past grades. • Watch videos and do practice questions.

Write down daily assignments in a planner. • Encourage your student to write down his/her daily assignments and then go over your child’s planner with them each night. (Kiser Middle School provides each student with a planner at the start of the school year. )

Homework • Establish a homework routine for your child at the start of the school year.

Organization • Help your student organize their school materials at the beginning of the school year.

English Language Arts (ELA) • Development of word analysis, vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening, speaking and study skills. • Read analyze literary and informational texts. • Learn the foundations of argument. • Learn to edit word for sentence formation, usage, mechanics and spelling. • Comparing and contrasting works 15

Science • Life, Physical & Earth Science • Forces and Motion: earthquakes, light and sound • Matter: properties and change • Energy: conversion and transfer • Earth in the universe • Earth: system, structures and processes (earth’s surface) • Structures and functions of living organisms (plants) • Ecosystems: flow of energy 16

Social Studies • Map Skills: Human and Physical Geography • Five Themes of Geography • Primary/Secondary Sources • Ancient Civilization: Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, & China • Great Civilizations: Greece & Rome • World Religions & Culture Project • African Kingdoms, Maya, Aztec & Incan Civilization • Middle Ages-Renaissance (Europe & Japan) • NC Final Exam Prep 17

Encore Classes (all classes are yearlong) Band or Orchestra + 1 A/B Day Encore Class OR Choose 3 A/B Day Encore Classes All students will take A/B Day Physical Education/Health Course 18

Band (Class is offered every day) • • Students with strong interest No prior experience required Must begin in 6 th grade Instruction on fundamentals Group and individualized instruction Performances throughout the year Parents are encouraged to secure instruments 19

Orchestra (Class is offered every day) • • Students with strong interest No prior experience required Must begin in 6 th grade Instruction on fundamentals of string production Group and individual instruction Performances throughout the year Parents are encouraged to secure instruments 20

Computer Science 1 (CS Discoveries) (Class is offered A/B day) • Foundational concepts of programming • Develop problem solving skills • Computational thinking • Digital citizenship • Develop interactive games and stories 21

Exploring Technology (Class is offered A/B day) • • Gain an understanding system design Utilize engineering design concepts Engaging activities Hands-on projects 22

Nutrition & Wellness (Class is offered A/B day) • Kitchen basics – utensils/appliances • Safety and sanitation • Different cooking techniques • How to read food labels • My plate (formerly The Food Pyramid) • Fitness, healthy ingredient substitution and meal planning • 1 st of Family Consumer Science Classes – Apparel & Interior Design (7 th), Personal Finance & Hospitality (8 th) 23

Traditional Art (Class is offered A/B day) • An opportunity to explore basic art techniques and media. • Enhance critical thinking and writing skills. 24

Digital Art (Class is offered A/B day) • Develop and expand artistic perception • Develop and expand visual arts knowledge. • Develop skills to imaginatively express original graphic design ideas. • Develop a base for making informed aesthetic judgments. • Develop an awareness of graphics careers. 25

Theatre (Class is offered A/B day) • • • Theatre history Playwriting Characterization Improvisation Theatre etiquette Pantomime and more…

Chorus (Class is offered A/B day) • Learn how to read music • Sing a range of styles/ songs • Meet new friends • Perform concerts • Learn, grow, excel, SING! • Concerts • Guest Performers • All-County Chorus • NCMEA Honors Chorus Auditions 27

Dance (Class is offered A/B day) • All genres – ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, musical theatre, contemporary, and cultural dance styles • To stimulate cognitive growth through movement • Transform dreams into realities! 28

Physical Education /Health (Class is required A/B day) • Skills for a variety of individual, dual and team physical activities • Understand the importance of health and health risks for your age group • Learn to assess your own health status • Students must dress in PE Uniform • Uniforms $15 for shorts and t-shirt 29

• Classes visit the media center for lessons. Media Center • Great selection of the books to choose from. • Join the Battle of the Books Team! 30

Sports & Clubs 6 th Graders CAN play sports! • Basketball, Track, Wrestling, Soccer, Volleyball, Softball, Baseball • Physical forms required prior to tryouts • Grades/attendance from previous quarter are considered Clubs offered after school! • Chess, Yearbook, Energy Wise, SGA, BOB, TSA, Art, Care, Knitting, Meteorology, Makerspace, Dungeons & Dragons, Kiser Kings & Queens, NJHS and KTV *May change due to COVID restrictions. 31

Communication • Join PTA - $6. 00 • Download the Bloomz/Remind App – Communicate directly with teachers • Sign Up for Powerschool Parent Portal – See grades, missing assignments, etc. • Follow us on Social Media – Facebook & Instagram • Weekly Parent E-mail/Voicemails – General Updates on schedules, events, clubs, sports, etc. 32

Secure and easy – online payments Lunch accounts Lost book fees PE Uniforms Yearbooks Field trips https: //www. k 12 paymentcenter. com/ 33

Reminders • Available this summer – SMOD Guidelines – Medical Release forms – nurse will send at EOY – Athletic Medical/Concussion Forms – Bus requests • Must fill out one every year • Due by July 1 st to ensure bus for first day of school 34

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