WELCOME TO FORD

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL!

YOUR PRINCIPAL

MR. PELLEGRINO

YOUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

MR. WATTS

TEAMSWhat are they?

WHAT WILL MY DAY

LOOK LIKE??

A TYPICAL DAY AT

FIST

Sample Schedule

Homeroom 8:05

Period 1 47 minutes Reading

Period 2 47 minutes Math

Period 3 47 minutes Music/Physical Education

Period 4 47 minutes Lunch

Period 5 47 minutes Science

Period 6 47 minutes Writing

Period 7 47 minutes Art/Computer

Period 8 47 minutes Social Studies

ALTERNATE DAY SCHEDULE

M T W Th F

PE PE

PE PE PE

PE PE

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WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT FORD

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL?

Strings ‘N Things

T-N-T

Ski Club

What will lunch time look like? Do we get a recess? What is transition time like in the hallways? Do I get my own locker? Do we change clothes for gym? What are the consequences for not following

rules and expectations? How do I make an appointment with my guidance counselor?

COMMON QUESTIONS

WHAT DO PAST STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THEIR FIRST YEAR

AFTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

TRANSITIONING OUT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Overall adjustment:

Kids say -

“I’m getting used to it –

finally!” or

“Piece of cake!”

School after elementary:

Most kids say -

“More good days than bad.”

and“I love it!”

Possible Challenges?

Homework

Friends

Fitting in

Using a locker

combination

Being on

time

Who can help? - Talk to your parents, teachers, guidance counselor

What do YOU think students said they missed most about

elementary school??

# 1= RECESS!

Teachers Being in class all

day with your best friend

The principal Friends they left

behind in a lower grade

The dress code was less strict

Smaller amount of homework

Being a role model to primary grade students

Other things the students missed were:

THINGS STUDENTS CAME TO LOVE:

More lunch choices Not walking in line

from place to place

Comfy chairs at assemblies

Getting to move and/or change teachers every 47 minutes.

Switching classes Multiple computer

labs to use New Moodle pages More freedom MEETING NEW

PEOPLE!!

PARENT NIGHT(AND STUDENTS)

THURSDAY, MAY 1ST

IN FORD’S AUDITORIUM

SEE YOU

THERE!

A LETTER WILL BE

GOING HOME!Music choices to be determined.

QUESTIONS?