ROSELLE PARK FIFTH GRADE ORIENTATION May 31 2012

ROSELLE PARK FIFTH GRADE ORIENTATION May 31, 2012

• Mrs. Grasso ~Principal • Mr. Shriner ~Vice Principal • Mrs. Pons, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Ollinick ~Guidance Counselors • Genesis Vasquez-Guidance Intern • Council of Ten ~Joseph Woods, President ~Thomas Rennar, Secretary ~Nadia Diaz, Vice President ~William Ferdinando, Treasurer

n n n Bell Schedule Course Selection Grading Policy Assessment Early Dismissal/ Delayed Opening Lunch Schedule Teaming Guidance Program Roy Dragon Media Center Special Events PTA

n n n n n 8: 06 - 8: 15 Homeroom 8: 15 - 8: 55 Period 1 8: 58 - 9: 38 Period 2 9: 41 - 10: 21 Period 3 10: 24 -11: 04 Period 4 11: 07 -11: 47 Period 5 (lunch) 11: 50 -12: 30 Period 6 12: 33 -1: 13 Period 7 1: 16 -1: 56 Period 8 1: 59 -2: 40 Period 9

n n n n Language Arts Literacy/ Literacy Honors Language Arts Literacy/ Literacy Mathematics Honors Mathematics Social Studies Science Math Problem Solving

n n n n Art Industrial Arts Music World Language Computers Physical Education Health

Grading Policy

Grading Policy

n n All students will receive 4 mid-marking progress reports a year. Report cards will be mailed out at the end of each marking period. Middle School policy: contact is made home once a student reaches 3 missing homework assignments. Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for November.

n 6 th Grade Lunch is 40 minutes: ~11: 07 until 11: 47 ~Students are able to go outside for recess during lunch. ~Student ID’s can be used as debit cards.

n n In the event weather conditions may require the early closure of school, the Middle School will close at 12: 55 p. m. In the event weather conditions may require a delayed opening of school, the Middle School will open its door at 9: 50 a. m. and school will begin at 10: 00 a. m.

n One period a day, the following content teachers meet to discuss various topics. - Literacy - Math - Science n - Language Arts - Social Studies - Math Problem Solving Throughout the year, parents may be called in to join a team meeting.

n Mrs. Pons, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Ollinick – State Testing – Affirmation Sheets / Agenda Book Checks – Academic Counseling – Parent Conferences – Group Counseling – Individual Counseling – Scheduling

n n n 50 HP Compaq HP 7540/ HP L 1706 Connected to the LAN and Internet Classes are scheduled in the morning and afternoon.

n n n n n Band/Chorus/Handbell Choir – Holiday Program – Spring Concert End of year celebration Halloween/Winter Parties Passionate Learner Day Student Government Day Talent Show Field Trips Spirit Days All School Picnic Student Council

n Advisory is an integral part of the Middle School philosophy and is designed to meet the individual needs of our students and provides an opportunity for each student to get to know one teacher as an advocate, mentor, and advisor. Community Service Projects Required

▪Communicationwww. rpsd. org --- homework and e-mail click-Middle School, Staff, Teachers Genesis--- record keeping system ▪Organization---bags, materials, lockers ▪Follow the School Rules ▪Take advantage of extra help times!

Jeanine Goodis, President ~ Always supportive ~ Please assist these wonderful activities. n

~Please take a map of the building before beginning your tour.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING ROSELLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL FIFTH GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION