welcome to schor school
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WELCOME TO SCHOR SCHOOLMR. HUESTON, PRINCIPAL
DR. CETTA. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
• Busing
– Mandated busing (2 or more miles away from school)
– Subscription busing
• Driveway
– AM Drop-Off
– PM Pick-up
– 6th grade entrance is on the side
• Parking
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
Enter building = 7:45amSTUDENTS MUST WEAR THEIR ID EVERY DAY• Academic support & independent study
• Technology
• Socialization
Breakfast = 7:45 – 8:00am
Homeroom = 8:00 - 8:10am
Dismissal = 2:20pm
STUDENT ID CARDS
• MUST BE WORN DAILY
• MUST BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES
Lockers
Locker Combination Song
Use this song to help you remember how to open your locker!(To the tune of the Hokey Pokey)
• You turn it to the right,• You turn it to the left, • You pass the number once and then you turn it right again.• You open up your locker and you get your books out!• That’s what it’s all about!
(DO NOT SHARE LOCKERS - KEEP YOUR COMBINATION TO YOURSELF)
SUMMER PRACTICE SUMMER PRACTICE
A / B Schedule
• Grade-level Teams
• Changing classes
• Academics (Math, LAL, Soc. St., Science)
• Electives➢ Art Engineering Music Media-Tech
➢ Band Chorus Orchestra WIN (Whatever I Need)
• PE
• World Language
ACADEMICS
Tiered Support:
Tier 1 - Academic instruction for all students• Classwork, homework, projects, tests, quizzes, quarterlies
Tier 2 - WIN (Whatever I Need) support (math, LAL,
social studies, science)
Tier 3 – Language Arts Support Specialist
(LA WIN)
Accelerated
Students must meet district prerequisites for accelerated placement
6th grade:Accelerated Math 6 Accelerated LAL 6Accelerated Math 7 (7th grade math)
7th & 8th grades:Accelerated Math, LAL, & World Language (Pathways Spanish)
NJSLA
• New Jersey State Learning Assessment
– A standard set of K-12 assessments in math andEnglish that builds a pathway to college and careerreadiness for all students
– IPads
– High school graduation requirement
Schoology
Learning Management Program
• Digital Platform
• On-Line Learning Forum
– Homework
– Assignments
– Make-up work
– Discussions
– Resources
– Students can message all staff
GENESIS Student Information System Parent Module
Gradebook➢ Classwork
➢ Homework
➢ Teacher comments
➢ Tests, quizzes, projects
➢ Participation
➢ Quarterlies – end of each marking period
➢ Attendance
Report Cards
Interim Reports
GOING GREEN (Paperless)
• Genesis➢ Gradebook
➢ Report Cards
➢ Interim reports
• Schoology (homework etc.)
• District and School Websites
➢Virtual Backpack
The Middle School Initiative
Learning & the iPad
All middle school students use district issued iPads for their learning experience.
iPad distribution is the first week of school
District Website: Piscatawayschools.org
Parent Center
iPad Insurance Renewal Creating an Apple IDAcceptable Use PolicyiPad User Agreement and iPad PledgeChecklist for Incoming 6th GradeHow to Turn On Parental Controls
Use of TECHNOLOGY
• iPADS➢ Before & after school ➢ During class as directed by the teacher ➢ NOT during LUNCH or PE
• Cell Phones (please do not text your child during the school day; please call the front office if you need to get a message to your child)➢ Before & after school only➢ An earned privilege during lunch @ teacher discretion➢ Use of earbuds as directed by teachers – students may not use cellphones or
earbuds in the hallway or restroom➢ MUST BE TURNED OFF AND SECURE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DAY➢ DISCIPLINARY CONSEQUENCES ARE ADMINISTERED FOR IMPROPER USE OF
CELLPHONES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
COUNSELING DEPARTMENTA COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
Academic, career, and social/emotional concerns Educational planning
Classroom lessons Individual and small group counseling
Behavior Improvement PlansSchool-wide initiatives
Dr. Cassia Mosdell: Behaviorist & Anti-Bullying Specialist➢ [email protected] X 5217
Ms. Uma Patel: Counselor - grade 8 & grade 7 (M - Z)➢ [email protected] X 5216
Mrs. Nancy Arvizzigno: Counselor - grade 6 & grade 7 (A - L)➢ [email protected] X 5215
Ms. Jean Gransky: Assistant - all grades (and attendance)➢ [email protected] X 5214
HONOR ROLL
Honor Roll (A’s and B’s on report card)
&
Exemplary Citizenship (No disciplinary referrals)
Award and assembly each marking period
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
• Homework Club
• Art Club
• Student Government
• Yearbook Club
• Innovation Generation
• STEM for Girls
• Field Day
• Drama Club
• Dances
• Class Trips
• Happiness Committee
• Fuel it Up/Play 60
• Activity Day
• Odyssey of the Mind
• Talent Show
• Junior Lift (8 by invitation)
• Chamber Choir (8 by invitation)
• HealthLinks (8 by invitation)
• Junior National Honor Society (7 & 8 by invitation)
• Rutgers Future Scholars (7 & 8 by invitation)
CLUBS
• October – check on-line for dates & times
• Mondays & Thursdays
• After school from 2:30pm – 4:00pm
• 4:00 pm Activity (Late) Bus
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
• Fall Sports – Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country
Football
• Winter Sports – Basketball, Wrestling
• Spring Sports – Track & field, Tennis, Softball, Baseball
SPORTS PHYSICALS
ATHLETIC PHYSICALS - Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form:
• History Form
• Supplemental History Form
• Physical Examination Form
• Clearance Form
• ImPACT Concussion Test
Forms are due by June 1st, for Fall Sports
https://piscatawayschools.org/district_/athletics/athletic_forms
HEALTH CONCERNS
HEALTH PLANS – On an individual basis with medical documentation
MEDICATION – If your child needs to take medication during the school day, please contact Ms. Berlotti, our School Nurse.
VACCINATIONS - All (11 year-old) children entering 6th grade must submit proof of immunization by the first day of school or they may be excluded from school
➢TDaP (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)➢Meningococcal vaccine
MONITOR your child’s use of
SOCIAL MEDIA
• Tumblr
• Tik Tok
• Instagram• SNAPCHAT
• YouTube
• Kik• Oovoo
• Video games
Reminders
Update immunizations as necessary
Obtain sports physicals prior to the deadlines
Complete and return all forms at the start of the school year
Obtain iPad Insurance
Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch at the start of the school year (prior to October)
Log onto the Parent Module of Genesis to monitor your student’s grades
Utilize Schoology to supervise your child’s homework daily
Oversee your child’s iPad usage and make use of the Parent Center LINKS
Check the school and district websites on a continuing basis for information
Communicate with your child’s counselor and teachers as necessary
Keep contact information current in Genesis (phone numbers and email)
Monitor your child’s use of technology
Join the PTO and stay involved!