1. Welcome to King Philip Middle School Grade 5 6 Transition March 2010

2. King Philip Mission Statement

At King Philip Middle School, all students demonstrate success in a safe, supportive academic community that has a challenging curriculum with measurable outcomes.Students develop independent thinking, respect, and self-worth in an enriching school culture.

3. King Philip Community of Support for Students: Administrators Office Staff Nutrition Services Custodial Staff Security Officers Librarian Nurses Paraprofessionals Teaching Assistants Community Resource Officer Teachers Parents Guidance Counselors Social Workers Psychologist 4. Student Support Programs

• ESOL

• Special Education

• Speech and Language

• Students with Special Needs

• Developmental Math & Reading

• Student Success Team

5. A Team Philosophy

Creates smaller schools

Enhances personal relationships among students, teachers and parents

Improves communication

Presents opportunities for interdisciplinary units and integrated instruction

Fosters an environment of caring and unity

Provides for a more meaningful learning experience for students

6. A Community of GEMS 2009 -10 School Year

Grade Six:Topaz and Diamond Teams

Grade Six/Seven: Turquoise Team

Grade Seven :Sapphire and Opal Teams

Grade Seven/Eight: Amethyst Team

Grade Eight :Garnet and Emerald Teams

7. A Typical Day:

7:40 AM 2:50 PM

Five Academics: Two Unified Arts:

Language Arts Art

MathHealth

Science Music

Social Studies Physical Education

World Language Technology Education

* Morning Advisory

* Learning Lab, Band, Orchestra, Choir or Quest

*Lunch

8. Schedule:

Morning Advisory :8:00-8:18 AM

Period 1: 8:21-9:03 Academic - Sci

Period 2: 9:06-9:48 Unified Art - PE

Period 3: 9:51-10:33 Academic - Math

Period 4: 10:36-11:18 Academic - LA

Lunch: 11:18-11:49

Period 5: 11:52-12:34 Unified Art - Art

Period 6: 12:37-1:19 Academic - Spanish

Period 7: 1:22-2:04 Academic - SS

Period 8: 2:07-2:50 Learning Lab

9. Morning Advisory Program

Rationale:

It simply makes sense that if we are to expect children to be knowledgeable, responsible, and caringand to be so despite significant obstacleswe must teach social and emotional skills, attitudes, and values with the same structure and attention that we devote to academic subjects.

--Promoting Social and Emotional Learning:Guidelines for Educators

10. Behavior & Citizenship Committee :

Focus on Character Education :

Sets tone for respectful learning

Establishes a climate of trust

Research based

Relationship building (staff & students)

Merges social, emotional, and intellectual learning

11. Format:Four Components

1.Greeting Students greet each other by name; all students seen and acknowledged

2.Sharing Articulation of thoughts, feelings and ideas in a positive manner

3.Group Activity Team-building exercise focused on a specific topic; builds group cohesion and active participation

4.Reflection Focus on meaning and/or message of the lesson; make connections

12. What is Quest?

WHPS Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program serving the needs of high ability, highly creative, motivated students for students in grades 3-8.

An option for your Learning Lab period.

Please remain at the end of the main presentation for more information about Quest.

13. What happens on the first day of school?

All Grade 6 students will meet their teachers in the auditorium and sit by team

Will remain with one team teacher all day, except for Unified Arts classes and lunch

Introductory & team-building activities, tour of building, review of KPM student agenda, explanation of schedule, review of team expectations and policies, etc..

14. By the end of the first day of school at King Philip, students will:

Know where each of their classrooms are, as well as other important locations throughout the building

Be able to open a locker

Become familiar with cafeteria routines and expectations

Form new friendships with teammates and KPM faculty & staff

Learn about KPMs school policies & procedures

Feel like part of a team Diamond, Topaz or Turquoise

Have very little homework

15. After School Activities:

Intramural Program

Clubs and Activities

Drama Workshop

Student Council

Sixth Grade Events

Musical Groups:Beaux Strings, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Sixth Dimension

16. Communication

KPM website

Team/Teacher Blogs

Homework Hotline

Student Agenda

Progress Reports

Report Cards

Parent Conferences

Individual or Team Conferences

Flier Day (Thursday)

Newsletters

Phone Calls and/or E-mail

17. Awards & Recognitions

Team Awards(weekly, monthly basis)

Character Counts at KP!

Student of the Month

Honor Roll

18. Character Counts at KP!

We recognize students on a regular basis for exhibiting positive character traits at King Philip

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY CITIZENSHIP

INTEGRITY HONESTY PERSEVERANCE

CARINGFAIRNESS TRUSTWORTHINESS

SELF-DISCIPLINE

19. Transition Activities

Spring Orientation

PTO sponsored presentation & forum

Elementary schools visit King Philip

Lunch with the Principal

Counselor meetings with Grade 5 teachers

Summer Mailing

Sixth Grade Meet & Greet

Curriculum Night

20. We welcome you to the King Philip Family. and look forward to seeing you in September! Please join us for refreshments in the cafeteria. Quest Families, please move forward for the Quest Information Session. 21. What is Quest?

WHPS Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program serving the needs of high ability, highly creative, motivated students for students in grades 3-8.

An option for your Learning Lab period.

22. What do we do in Quest?

Type III Projects:

• Independent Investigations of student choice

23. What do we do in Quest?

National History Day Competition

24. What do we do in Quest?

Odyssey of the Mind Competition

25. What do we do in Quest?

Wacky Wednesdays

26.

Why is it important to protect coral reefs?

Develop a proposal for chicken farms to treat animals fairly.

Do video games have positive or negative effects?

How did the bayonet affect warfare in the 1700's and impact the future of how war was waged?

How did the compiler impact computers of the mid-20th century and change the future of computing technology?

How did the Mercury astronaut training program prepare the astronauts for the difficulties they might encounter?

Develop a proposal for chicken farms to treat animals fairly.

What do we do in Quest? Topics being investigated by KP Quest students right now: 27.

Final Product formats include:

Exhibits

Books

Websites

Video productions

What do we do(creative productivity!)in Quest?

Flash animation

3-D Models

Robotics

Performances

Competitions

28.

• Strong academic abilities

• Enjoy creative tasks Go that extra mile to make things unique, beyond the expected

• Task Commitment is HUGEWill you commit to working hard, and happily, for the full school year?

Are youQuest-able?

Renzullis 3-ring model :

29.

Quest students are identified by classroom teachers as early as third grade, when they stand out in the classroom with Quest-able behaviors, often combined with results from standardized test scores.

Parents can request that their child be considered for Quest through the team teachers or by contacting me.

Team teachers can recommend you for Quest based on your performance in your regular classes.

When filling out the KP registration form for Learning Lab options, only students who have been formally identified for Quest should check Quest on the form at that time.

Interested in Quest? Do you have a burning passion for a topic you would like to investigate outside of your academic classes? 30. Questions?

Check out the district Quest website http:// www.whps.org /curriculum/quest

The KP Quest Website: http:// www.whps.org/school/KingPhilip Under Curriculum Quest

Email Mrs. Pascon [email_address]

Pick up a FAQ flyer up on the stage!