FIFTH GRADE ORIENTATION

May 31, 2012

ROSELLE PARK

• Mrs. Grasso • Mr. Shriner~Principal ~Vice Principal

• Mrs. Pons, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Ollinick~Guidance Counselors•Genesis Vasquez-Guidance Intern

• Council of Ten ~Joseph Woods, President ~Nadia Diaz, Vice President

~Thomas Rennar, Secretary ~William Ferdinando, Treasurer

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

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

Language Arts Literacy/ Literacy

Honors Language Arts Literacy/ Literacy

Mathematics Honors Mathematics Social Studies Science Math Problem Solving

Art Industrial Arts Music World Language Computers Physical Education Health

Grading Policy

Grading Policy

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.

6th 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.

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.

One period a day, the following content teachers meet to discuss various topics.

- Literacy - Language Arts- Math - Social Studies- Science - Math Problem

Solving

Throughout the year, parents may be called in to join a team meeting.

Mrs. Pons, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Ollinick– State Testing– Affirmation Sheets / Agenda Book

Checks– Academic Counseling– Parent Conferences– Group Counseling– Individual Counseling– Scheduling

50 HP Compaq HP 7540/ HP L1706 Connected to the LAN and Internet Classes are scheduled in the morning

and afternoon.

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

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

▪Communication- www.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.

~Please take a map of the building before beginning

your tour.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

ROSELLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

FIFTH GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION