Welcome to…Northside Middle School

Sixth Grade Open HouseApril 19, 2018

Tonight’s Agenda● Introductions

● Open House Presentation

● Small Group Q&A sessions

●Tours

Mrs. Amy Dixon, Principal

● Northside principal for eleven years.

● Amy and her husband have four grandsons - one born this week!

Mr. Evan Burton, Assistant Principal

- Mr. Burton is completing his third year as the assistant principal.

- He enjoys basketball

and traveling.

Mr. Tim Lax, Dean of Students

● Northside Dean for eleven years.

● He enjoys camping and the outdoors.

Mrs. Erin Wagner, Counselor

She will be the 7th grade counselor.

Erin and her husband enjoy watching their kids’ sporting events.

Mr. Scott Ousley, Counselor

Mr. Ousley will be the 8th grade counselor.He enjoys playing golf in the summer.

Leave tonight knowing three things.

1. Your student will be supported and challenged academically.

2. Northside is a safe and positive learning environment.

3. We believe school should be fun!

Your student has a place here at NMS.● One size does not fit all.● 7th grade Academic Teamso Navigatorso Trailblazerso Tyros

● Life Skills● Each team has its own unique

personality.● Global Studies Pathways, World

Languages, Resource and many more options.

Northside is safe and positive. We have:

●Secure entrances and exits●Staff trained in emergency procedures●The best school-wide PBIS in the district●Great student attendance●Excellent student-teacher rapport●Very low number of discipline issues●Inclusive environment

School is fun at Northside!

Fun through learning.

Fun through experiencing success in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities.

Fun through...well just having fun!

Fun through learning

Fun through success in … Academic Competitions

Northside has won first place for the last four (4) years in the Math Counts Chapter Competition.

Fun through success in … Academic Competitions

Northside’s Interdisciplinary Academic Team won first place in the state of Indiana in 2017.

Fun through success in … Academic Competitions

For the last nine years, Indiana has recognized the Top Ten cumulative scores (English, Math, Social Studies, Science and Interdisciplinary).

Northside has been in the Top Ten all nine years!!

Fun through success in …. Athletics

Tri-County Champions (7 out of the last 8 years)

Fun through success in …. Co-Curricular Classes

Gold with Distinction in the Indiana State School Music Awards year after year after year.

Just to have FUN!● Spartan Party● Lock-in● Dances● Talent Shows● Ski Trip● Theme Dress Up

Days● 7th Grade Field

Day

● Honor Roll Sundae Bar

● Bow Tie Wednesday● Team Lunches● 8th grade

Washington, D.C. trip● 8th grade Picnic

What are the 7th grade teams?

● Navigators – first floor south

● Trailblazers – second floor southeast

● Tyros – second floor southwest

Navigators

Mrs. Schmidt

Mrs. Olson

Mr. Legge

Mrs. Miller

Mrs. Toppe

Mr. Hudelson

Trailblazers

Mrs. KennedyReading & Literature

Mrs. Schurr-SmithMath & Pre-Algebra

Mr. ReedScience

Miss BonamSocial Studies

Mrs. McCrackenWriting & Literacy

Mrs. RitcheyTeacher’s Assistant

Tyros

Mrs. Stewart

Mr. Voelz

Mrs. Maini

Mrs. Bowers

Mrs. Callison

Mrs. Freeman

Why do we have teams?

● Small school/big school advantages● Team planning periods● Integrated/Interdisciplinary Instruction● All students have many adults that know

them well.● We are six teamsbut one school!

Instructional Minutes for Navigators and Trailblazers

● Language Arts-100● Math 7 or Pre-Algebra -50● Science-50● Social Studies-50● Exploratory-90 (2-45 minute periods.)● Resource-20● Lunch-30

STUDENT SCHEDULE

This is an example of the Navigator and Trailblazer schedule.

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Period 9

7:50-8:40 8:45-9:30 9:35-10:25 10:30-11:20 11:25-12:15 12:20-12:40 12:45-1:15 1:20-2:10 2:15-3:05

Instructional Minutes for Tyros

● Language Arts - 90

● Math - 45

● Science - 45

● Social Studies - 45

● World Language - 45

● Exploratory - 90 (two 45 minute periods.)

● Lunch - 30

STUDENT SCHEDULE

This is an example of a Tyro schedule. Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Period 9

7:50-8:40 8:45-9:30 9:35-10:20 10:25-11:10 11:15-12:00 12:05-12:35 12:40-1:25 1:30-2:15 2:20-3:05

Instructional Strategies on ALL Northside Teams

⦿ Universal Design for Learning⦿ Socratic Seminar⦿ Problem-Based Learning⦿ Project-Based Learning⦿ Journaling⦿ Simulations⦿ Cooperative Learning⦿ Use of technology⦿ Study teams in math⦿ Interdisciplinary units⦿ 21st Century skills

World Language

⦿ Students take Spanish or French for high school credit

⦿ Students have world language instead of Resource (study hall)

⦿ Students can take “2 and 2” or at least 3 years of the same language (for Academic Honors diploma)

⦿ This does not prevent students from taking Band or Choir.

Math Has Three Options⬜ Mathematics 7-Based upon the 7th Grade Indiana

Mathematics Standards

⬜ Pre-Algebra⬜ End of term grades of “B+” or higher in sixth grade

mathematics and “B” in Language Arts◼ Sixth grade ISTEP+ Math score of 520 or higher◼ Sixth grade English/Language Arts score of 460

⬜ Algebra

Algebra 1 Honors for 7th Grade● This course is for very high ability

mathematics students because the student is skipping two years of math.

● Requires classroom teacher recommendation and review by Dale Nowlin, the Mathematics Department Chair.

Mathematics Curriculum Flow Chart

Grade Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

7th GradeMath Course

Mathematics 7 Pre-Algebra Algebra I

8th Grade Math Course

Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry

9th Grade Math Course

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II

7th Grade Exploratory Classes● Industrial Technology (ITE)

● Health

● Physical Education

● Art

● Family & Consumer Science

● Computer Keyboarding

● General MusicNINE WEEKS

7th Grade Elective Classes

● Band

● Choir

FULL YEAR

Extracurricular Opportunities!!

Get Involved!!

Here are some of the choices:

Our goal is 100% student participation.

Athletic Physicals

● You must have a physical to begin practice.

● Must be dated after 4/1/18● Follow @NorthsideAD for information

on all Northside Athletics

Cross Country -A Trail of Success - Girls

Cross Country -A Trail of Success - Boys

Football - 7th and 8th Grade Teams

Northside Boys Tennis

Future Lady Spartans,We can’t wait to meet you at the NET!

Look for Open Gym times this summer!

Intramural Sports

● 20 sessions

● Boys in the Fall, Girls in the Spring

● Open to anyone that is not on a school organized team during that session.

Orchestra

SPELL BOWLState

qualifier for the last six years.

State Champion in 2016.

Northside’s HuddleThursday Mornings

7:15 – 7:45Gym II

Thursdays3:15 – 4:30

Peer LeadersMrs. Wagner

Who are Peer Leaders?

Peer Leaders are a group of 8th graders that are nominated during their 7th

grade year for their extraordinary leadership skills. Peer Leaders truly

desire to make a difference at Northside. These students are typically

involved in: NMS Open Houses, canned food drives, PBIS kick-off day,

“Safe Schools Week”, new student orientation and much more. Peer

Leaders help create a learning environment where students feel welcome

and safe.

Discover our library media center!

Summer Reading Challenge

Lunchtime Book Club - Games and food that correspond to a book!

Makerspace

A place for students to create and

design.

Manga Club

Computer Coding Club

and Crypto Coding

WASHINGTON, DC TRIP - May 2020At least 6 opportunities to fundraise! Many students that participate in fundraising opportunities during both their 7th and 8th grade years pay for most, if not all, of their DC trip.

How can I stay connected?● Volunteer Opportunities

◦PBIS◦School Fundraiser: Lock-in◦Field Trips◦Library/Media Center◦Sports- Be a team mom or dad

● Get weekly email updates! ● Follow us on Twitter & Instagram:

@NorthsideMS● Parent/Teacher Conferences October 4, 2018.● Parent Portal-Grades● Team Homework Page; school website

Schedule Pick-Up DayFriday, August 3, 2018

Students may locate all of their classrooms and practice opening their

locker.

Monday, August 6, 2018

Back-to-School Night at NMS

Come meet all of your student’s teachers and learn a little about

each class!

Leave tonight knowing three things.

1. Your student will be supported and challenged academically.

2. Northside is a safe and positive learning environment.

3. We believe school should be fun!

Agenda- Next Steps

Question and Answer Sessions

Tours -Si desea un tour en español, busque el letrero 126 o 008.

Q & A Sessions, Tour GroupsLast Name RoomA 215Ba-Bo 201Bp-Bz 104Ca-Ci 214Cj-Cz 120D 117E-F 119Ga-Gi 114Gj-Gz 112Ha-He 216Hf-Hz 204I-J 130

Last Name RoomK 135L 124Ma-Mc 202Md-Mz 003N-O 102P 132Q-R 131Sa-Si 103Sj-Sz 105T-V 010Wa-Wh 206Wi-Z 108

Si desea un tour en español, busque el letrero "126" o “008”