Welcome Fourth Annual

Christiana Middle School Honors Academy

6th Grade Welcome Presentation

IntroductionsPrincipal - Dr. Eunique Lawrence

Assistant Principal - Catherine Herring

Assistant Principal - LJ Blair

Honors Academy Guidance Counselor - Kimberly Habbert

IntroductionsCurrent 6th Grade Middle School Team -

● English - Virginia McKosky ● Math - Karen Whitaker ● Science - Amy Mayer ● Social Studies - Peter Boyer ● Band/Chorus - Penny Carmack ● Orchestra - Andrew Hetzler ● Art - Robert Graham ● Physical Education - Ben Curley

Be sure to visit the Meet the Teachers Section on the ‘incoming 6th grade family’ webpage

Typical 6th Grade Schedule

Summer Assignments

● All 6th Grade Summer Assignments will be posted under the ‘MSHA Summer Assignments’ tab on the Middle School Honors Academy Website.

● Summer assignments are suggested and not required. Students will be working to earn a homework pass for each marking period - if all parts of the assignment are completed, students can earn up to four homework passes, one for each marking period in Math and ELA.

● All assignments are tentatively due the SECOND week of school 9/9. Teachers will give more details about collection once school begins.

Summer Assignment Summary ELA -

● Students will select a novel and complete a series of journal activities. There are four parts - each part earns a homework pass.

Math -

● Students will work through various skills on Khan Academy. Each skill is partnered with a homework pass - complete the list and earn the homework pass.

Typing -

● Many of the platforms we use in Middle School are online - we recommend that students practice typing skills on a computer keyboard over the summer with online typing games to build their typing skills.

Current Bell Schedule Arrival/Breakfast 7:05 - 7:14 am

HR/Lockers 7:14 - 7:20 am

Block 1 7:25 - 8:30 am

Block 2 8:35 - 9:45 am

Block 3 9:50 - 11:00 am

HR/Lockers 11:00 - 11:05 am

Lunch 11:05 - 11:40 am

Block 4 11:45 - 12:50 pm

Block 5 12:55 - 2:00 pm

HR/Lockers 2:00 - 2:05 pm

Dismissal 2:05 pm

Transportation

► Middle School buses are provided for students that live within the Christiana High School Feeder pattern.

► Students that live outside of the Christiana feeder pattern have the following options:

► Call transportation to locate the closest bus stop in order to use busing services.

► Currently we utilize three hub bus stops – on RT. 4 at the Journey Church, on Old Baltimore Pike at Jenmar Plaza, and on RT. 40 at Elizabeth Plaza.

► Provide your own transportation to and from school.

After School Activities ► Middle School Sports – Typically run Mon-Thurs 2:30-4:15. A sports

bus is provided for students that live within the feeder pattern

► Fall – Coed Soccer and Coed Volleyball

► Winter – Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, and Cheerleading

► Spring – Boys and Girls Track and Field

► After School Clubs/Activities► Math League

► Science Olympiad

► Student Council

► History day

► Geo Bee

► Odyssey of the Mind

Program Updates

The administration team and middle school staff will be working throughout the summer to prepare for next school year. Please check the MSHA website frequently for updates and information!

School Supplies

Meet the Teachers Night

https://www.christinak12.org/domain/2022

Welcome,Vikings!