northwood middle school soon-to-be a 7 th grader information night march 4, 2015
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Northwood Middle School
Soon-To-Be A 7th grader Information
Night
March 4, 2015
Welcome
Staff Introductions
Enrollment Mascot/colors Agenda
In partnership with the community, we promote relationships and learning opportunities which foster scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individuality.
Developmental Characteristics of
7th and 8th graders
PhysicalSocial/EmotionalCognitive
Who are we serving?
In partnership with the community, we strive to promote relationships and learning opportunities which foster scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individuality.
What we provide Academics Athletics/activities Leadership opportunities 1:1 Computing Tim Clark Creative Media Center @ NW Targeted Support Extended Learning Opportunities
Spelling Bee, Geo Bee, Science Fair, Essay contests, Music contests..
In partnership with the community, we strive to promote relationships and learning opportunities which foster scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individuality.
Academics
Instructional match
Rigor at all levels
Collaboration
In partnership with the community, we strive to promote relationships and learning opportunities which foster scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individuality.
Academics
7th grade schedule: Language Arts Social Studies Math Science Health/Fitness
Screen to decide: Reading or math support Music or Survey 7 Honors identification
Instructional Match
Identification not selection - based on student learning needs
Screen all students in reading and math using multiple data points
Intensive Support
Strategic Support
Core
Honors
Class of 2019 and Beyond
24 credit requirement
Algebra Geometry Offerings for 2015-2016
The Forgotten Middle –Study Scores in English, Math, Reading and Science
show that 8th grade achievement displays a stronger relationship with college and career readiness than does any other factor, including family background, high school coursework, or high school GPA.
Similar results were found across ethnic groups and income levels.
In partnership with the community, we strive to promote relationships and learning opportunities which foster scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individuality.
Attendance/Academic Impact
Keys to success
Class work/homework
Extended absences/Vacations
College and Career Readiness Rigorous expectations/Common Core State
Standards HS credit in the MS - 24 credits / 2019 College and Career Exploration
GRCC, RTC, HCC College Bound Scholarship Johns Hopkins CTY Exploring Your Horizons High School and Beyond Night
What counseling provides Academic assistance
Progress monitoring
Social/Emotional support Mediations/Problem-solving Resource support
Classroom Presentations Harassment Academic planning
Agency partnerships Johns Hopkins, CTY College Bound Scholarships Kent Youth Family Services, Valley Cities,
Auburn Youth Services and Renton Youth and Family Services
In partnership with the community, we strive to promote relationships and learning opportunities which foster scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individuality.
Safety Services
School Safety Officer – Brian McMillan Campus cameras Safety Committee Monthly drill practice District resources
Get Involved
Athletic Clearance Physical after June 1st
Athletic Registration Form
Athletics Quarter 1 – Football & Volleyball Quarter 2 – Boys’ Basketball & Gymnastics Quarter 3 – Wrestling & Girls’ Basketball Quarter 4 – Track Yearlong – Drill & Cheerleading
Get Involved Activities ASB National Junior Honor Society Drama Club Battle of the Books Jag Force X Green Club Math and Science Club Pump It Up! Club Debate Club Art Club Anime Club Hiking Club Read a Movie Club
Northwood PTSASupporting Northwood’s activities!
Enhancing their education!
Activities:
Supporting ASB!
Dances
Northwood Color Run!
Educational and Curricular Support!
Supporting our Teachers and Staff!
StaffAppreciation
Student of the
Quarter
Advocacy and a Voice!
Focus Day and Legislative Assembly!
How does PTSA Support Northwood?
ASB: Color Run $ 500
Science: Brain Pop Program $ 175
PE: Square Dance Caller $ 750
Science: Frogs for dissection $ 350
Social Studies: Pompeii Entrance Fee $ 625
Band: Various requests $ 1,027
Total Allocations $ 3,427
Why Join?
Check out the PTSA Website: http://northwood-ptsa.org
“Northwood PTSA”
For questions, please email us:
• Stay connected!• Stay involved!
• Involvement increases success
Transition Timelines
Registration - parent/teacher conferences
Moving Up Day - June 15th Welcome Day - August 20th
On-line class schedules - TBA Parent Newsletter - August Rolling Start – First day of school
In partnership with the community, we strive to promote relationships and learning opportunities which foster scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individuality.
Special Services Information Night
Parents of students served in:
English Language Learners (ELL)
program
Special Education programs
April 14th 6:30 pm Northwood Library
Staying in Touch
Northwood Website
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/ksd/NW/ August Parent Newsletter Skyward Family Access Staff Websites (SWIFT)
In partnership with the community, we strive to promote relationships and learning opportunities which foster scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individuality.
Student Tours
Groups by birthday month
Explore the building
Please stay with your guides – a great resource for questions
In partnership with the community, we strive to promote relationships and learning opportunities which foster scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individuality.
Q & A Session
Principal - Colleen Nelson Assistant Principal - Tracie Watson Today’s learners …Tomorrow’s
leaders
In partnership with the community, we strive to promote relationships and learning opportunities which foster scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individuality.