WELCOME TO NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL 74 SOARING

WELCOME TO NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL 74 SOARING FROM GOOD TO GREAT AND BEYOND; WE’RE NOT JUST A SCHOOL, WE’RE A FAMILY.

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School Administration Mr. A. Armstrong: Principal Ms. L. Perlstein: 6 th Grade Assistant Principal Mr. M. Paolano: 7 th Grade Assistant Principal Mr. R. Schaffer: 8 th Grade Assistant Principal Mr. P. De. Simone: Assistant Principal, Special Education Services

Support Staff DEAN Mr. Gallagher GUIDANCE COUNSELORS Ms. S. Kaufman (A-L) Mr. J. Bean (M-Z) SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Ms. E. Beickert SOCIAL WORKER Ms. S. Wiener YOUTH COUNSELOR (SAPIS) Ms. J. Meyers PARENT COORDINATOR Ms. C. Spagnolo

ACADEMIC SUBJECTS ELA (6 x/week) MATH (6 x/week) SCIENCE (5 x/week) SOCIAL STUDIES (5 x/week) SPANISH (7 th and 8 th Grades)

ACCESS TO HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT Various accelerated classes on track beginning in 6 th grade to take courses that will allow them to enter high school with credits in Math, Science, Social Studies and/or Spanish: Math: Students will take the Integrated Algebra Regents Exam at the end of 8 th grade. Science: Students will take the Living Environment Regents at the end of 8 th grade. Social Studies: Students will take the U. S. History Regents at the end of 8 th grade. Spanish: Students will take the Second Language Proficiency Exam at the end of 8 th grade.

GENERAL SUBJECTS (GS) Studio Art Graphic Art Dance Drama Band Chorus Software Engineering Moving Image Physical Education Health Library Computer Choice of one based on preference and ability All 6 th Graders

HOMEWORK • Homework is assigned regularly in all academic subjects • Multiple projects may be assigned simultaneously • Often requires use of computer (Science and Social Studies – Digital Textbooks) • GS subjects also assign homework • Time Management is the key • Order School Planner to keep track

AM Homeroom School Starts @ 8 AM 1 st Period G. S. 2 nd Period COMPUTER/LIBRARY/HEALTH 3 rd Period E. L. A. 4 th Period LUNCH 5 th Period MATH 6 th Period SCIENCE 7 th Period PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8 th Period SOCIAL STUDIES PM Homeroom Dismissal out Back of School @ 2: 20 P. M.

Instructional Expectations 21 st Century Skills Oral Communication (including effective presentation strategies and the ability to have a conversation with peers) Information/Media Literacy (including effective use of the internet and technology and proper research practices) Collaboration in structured and non-structured situations Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Project Based Learning Activities Integration of Real-Life experiences and Trans-Disciplinary Skills College and Career Readiness Skills: Organization, Time Management, Self-Reflection, Feedback (giving and receiving)

Technology Everywhere… 2 Full PC Labs and 1 Mac Lab (Graphic Art & Design) Multiple Full Class Mobile Laptop Carts Multiple IPAD Carts Access to Laptops in all Science and Social Studies classrooms Desktops in all other classrooms SMART Board, Promethean or Document Camera in every classroom Moving Image Studio New sound, lighting and video systems in Auditorium Responsible use of cell phones in class (under teacher supervision)

You should also know… 4 Marking Periods per year. Grades on a scale of 55 to 100 for all classes. Conduct Grades given in each class. Aligned Grading Policy across the grade: 60% tests, quizzes, projects 25% Classwork, 15% Homework Report Cards distributed in November, February, April, and June. Progress reports distributed in the middle of each M. P. to every student. Parent Teacher Conferences in November and March Back to School Night in September

Requirements G&T Requirements: 85% weighted average and an 85% in all subjects; Satisfactory conduct and attendance records National Junior Honor Society (7 th and 8 th Grade): Weighted average of an 88% and no grade lower than an 85%; Satisfactory conduct record; Service credit and teacher recommendations required Principal’s Honor Roll: 95% weighted average, minimum grade of 90% in all subjects; Satisfactory conduct and attendance records Honor Roll: 85% weighted average; Satisfactory conduct and attendance records WEIGHTED AVERAGE: Academic subjects are weighted at 100%; All other numerical grades are averaged at 25%

• • • Online system for student’s grades, attendance and behavior Allows for real-time monitoring of student progress Invitation letters for registration sent home in early September Separate login for parent & student Allows for email communication with teachers

What Separates M. S. 74… � � � URBAN ADVANTAGE M. S. SCIENCE INITIATIVE PARTNERSHIP W/ ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE “RESPECT FOR ALL” SCHOOL PEER MEDIATION ODYSSEY OF THE MIND RACHEL’S CHALLENGE SCHOOL WELLNESS COUNCIL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROGRAM GOLDEN APPLE AWARD WINNERS (GREEN TEAM) AFTER SCHOOL (SONYC) PROGRAM NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY (FOR 7 TH AND 8 TH GRADE STUDENTS)

What Separates M. S. 74… � � � Hawthorne Players Drama Production 3 D Printing Program Science Olympiad Debate Team Science Innovation Fair Band, Chorus, and Dance Performances Art Expo Family Fitness Night Math Team “News for 74” Book Club STUDENT ORGANIZATION (SO): Dances, Spirit Days, Family Nights, GS Challenge 30+ BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Preparing for High School Spring Semester: “Introduction to the High School Application Process” Workshop & Private “High School Fair” for 6 th and 7 th Grade Parents. Fall Semester: “High School Application” Workshop for 8 th Grade Parents SHSAT Prep offered in house (for a fee) by KL PREP: Begins Spring of 7 th grade and continues in the Fall of 8 th grade

Gifted and Talented Applications Applicants per seat: 12 School Number of Applications MS 67 543 MS 74 692 MS 158 544 MS 172 321 JHS 216 500 September 2018: 66 total seats G&T class from PS 203 is “zoned” Application Deadline: December 1 st “Matches” distributed in April

And now a word from our students… Li. Yu Chen (PS 203): The Transition from Elementary School Sophia Caporusso (PS 203): Time Management Skye Lam (PS 46): The Actual Work

School Information Phone: (718) 631 – 6800 Website: www. MS 74. com Facebook: @Middle. School 74 Twitter: @Team 74 q